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Yesterday, on Saturday, 13 December 2010, SMAN 1 Genteng held "Konser Peduli Pejuang" (KPP). The concert was held in order to celebrate the heroes who celebrated on 10 November 2010 in addition to the event aims to enhance the flavor of love towards the homeland and to commemorate the services of the heroes who have fought for the independence of the Republic Indonesia.Program in this concert includes all of the things existing at the time of dahulu.Examples : the songs of old, ancient appearance contest followed by all the representatives of students of SMAN 1 Genteng in every classroom, from grade 10 - grade 12. other than that SMAN 1 Genteng also invited the veterans. The event was truly unique because it just shows only in SMAN 1 Genteng only. 4 comments
More to Know About Banyuwangi

          The Regency of Banyuwangi is located at the easternmost end of the Indonesian island of Java and it is a very strategic area for those who want to go to Bali, since it also serves as an important ferry port between Java and Bali. It is surrounded by mountains and forests to the west; by sea to the east and south. Banyuwangi is only separated by Strait of Bali from Bali.
          Banyuwangi is as are other Indonesian areas a heterogeneous area where many ethnic groups are mingled and live together under the same roof. One of the native groups is the Osing community which has a distinctly Hindu culture although they can be considered as a Javanese sub-ethnic group. They live mainly in the central part of Banyuwangi and they sometimes consider themselves as Majapahitdescendants. Other groups are Javanese (living mostly in the south and west), Madurese(mainly in the north and coastal area) and Balinese (scattered but more concentrated in the east). Other smaller groups are Chinese, Buginese,Arabs,etc.
           This heterogeneity reflects history of this region. Once known as Blambangan (or its variation: Balambangan and Balumbungan), it was a vassal of the Majapahit Kingdom and a regional trade center. After Majapahit Kingdom ceased to exist, it became an independent kingdom and, as such, the last Hindu kingdom of Java. In order to defend itself from the troops of the Sultan or Demak, which tried to occupy it, Blambangan asked for help from Balinese kings, which caused it to lose its independence to Balinese kingdoms. During this time Blambangan was deeply influenced by Balinese culture. After around 150 years of Balinese occupation, the Sultan of Mataram gained control of the territory and renamed it Banyuwangi. Later, it was part of the Mataram territory controlled by the VOC (1770). During the expansion of plantations in 19th century, many parts of Banyuwangi were planted with cofee and sugarcane, which feature its landscape even now.
           Because of its location along Java–Bali road, Banyuwangi is rich in culture, where Javanese, Madurese, Balinese and other cultures had met. This area has got unique arts, traditions and natures. In addition, Banyuwangi has its own trademark arts.
          Gandrung dance is a Banyuwangi typical dance which performed by a woman and along with simple music like violin, triangle (called kluncing), gong (or kempul),kendhang and sometimes with keyboard as result of modern influence. It is performed during night until dawn particularly in parties in addition, this dance is also a welcome dance used to welcome men of honor / someone special at a particular event.
          Janger/Damarwulan is a traditional theatre art which has been developed since the 19th century in Banyuwangi. This theatre is a combination between Balinese, Javanese and local cultures. Balinese influences can be seen in its performers' costumes (which remind one of Arja costumes) and instruments, meanwhile Javanese influences is in its "lakon" or stories as well as language in dialogues. It is distinct from the Balinese Janger. 7 comments
My experience on vacation in bali

          This story I experienced when I was 7 years old. When the school holidays have arrived,I was invited by my father and my mother on holiday to Bali. I am very happy.When it was still morning, my mom and dad and I traveled to Bali and we got there in the afternoon.
When I got there, we immediately find a place to stay while we were in Bali. Finally my father decided to stay at the hotel is located in the surrounding area of Sanur.
          The next day, all the time I spent playing on the beach with my mom and my dad. When I was tired playing on the beach, my father and my mother asked me to go back to where we were staying.
After we returned to where we were staying, I immediately shower and I was back to the beach to watch the sunset. At that time I went to the beach without accompanied by my father and my mother.
          When I was satisfied to see the sun set, I decided to go back to my place to stay. When I would walk, all of a sudden there are 2 persons of foreign tourists who greeted me and invited me to eat together with them.They said "Hi ... Come eat with us!". Because I do not formerly understand English, so when I talked to both the foreign tourists I ran back to the place to stay because I don't understand what they said.
when he got a place to stay, I recounted my experiences to my father and my mother. When they heard my story, they laughed uproariously. I also became embarrassed.
          After 4 days in Bali, my father and my mother asked me to come back to home.I was very sad, because I already feel at home in Bali. But what to do anymore, also my school vacation time is running out.Finally we returned to our house at night and arrived home in the morning.
That school holiday,is a holiday most impressive because in addition I can visit beautiful places in Bali, I was also the first time in talk with foreign tourists. 9 comments