Art and Cultural Festivals in Bandung

Shintia F Dewi
Shintia F Dewi
Art and
A guidebook for exploring
Cultural
Festivals
in Bandung
the uniqueness of Bandung

Clockwise from top:
Bandung Berisik, Festival Kuliner Padjadjaran
(NasiTutug Oncom), Ujung Berung Festival,
Bandung Wayang Festival, Festival Paduan
Angklung.

BANDUNG CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Riksa Budaya Sunda
__________________________________________
Festival Drama Basa Sunda
Pentas Seni Budaya Manglayang
__________________________________________
Bandung Berisik
Festival Kuliner Padjadjaran
__________________________________________
Ujung Berung Festival
Bandung Wayang Festival
Festival Paduan Angklung
__________________________________________
Braga Festival
__________________________________________
Pasar Seni
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FEB
APR
MAY
JUL
SEP
OCT
Clockwise from top right:
Pasar Seni, Riksa Budaya
Sunda, Festival Drama Basa
Sunda, Braga Festival, Pentas
Seni Budaya Manglayang.

Acknowledgments
Thanks God. Finally I can see this project in the form of a real book with no more
daydreaming. Finishing this guidebook through several problems and pessimistic is a
reward for me. So, I dedicate this book to my parents, abah Dedi and mamah Ida,
who have supported me all the time.
Firstly, I’d like to say thank you to the Mayor of Bandung: Bpk. Dada Rosada, the vice
Mayor of Bandung: Bpk. Ayi Vivananda, and head of the Tourism and Culture
Department of Bandung: Bpk. Priana Wirasaputra for the support regarding this
project.
I’d like to thank the following people for their insight, help, and guidance throughout
the months: Bpk. Ating Sudjana, Kang Mehonk, Alfi, Kang Dadi P. Danusubrata,
Kang Wawan S. Gumelar, Gian, Indra and Ibu Nia Paramita Anthony. All the
information you gave me was very useful in completing my big project.
Ayu, Setiadi, Firlian, A. Zakaria, Riri, IbuYani Adyawardhani and Ibu Citra, you are
all the ones who have been really helpful in connecting me to the right people I should
meet.
I thank to my supervisor, Bpk. Danny G. Nugraha, for the best advice, suggestions,
and corrections of this work. Also, I’d like to say a big thank you to my buddies, Teh
Pujiana Nurul Hikmah and VeraTriana Wijaya who were willing to make their time
for proof-reading the whole book.
Shidqi Faizal Rahman, thanks for hearing all problems I faced, for good advice, and
for the unlimited support you gave me.
Friends of mine in English Department of Polban class of 2009, especially for Agnes,
Rika, Rijal, Nuning, Arief, Dessy. Also, those who live with me in boarding house:
Tita, Kiky, Fani, Hannabel, Mahayu, Teh Ika, TehTika and Teh Merry A. Siregar,
I owe you the spirit that you spread to me. You rock!
Last but not least, thank you so much for my cousin, M. Jaka Prawira who had
dedicated himself to help me set the layout of this guidebook.
And okay, this is the last. I had found so much information and inspiration in the pages
of Pikiran Rakyat daily newspaper and JJK (Jakarta Java Kini) magazine. That was be-
yond inspiring me, indeed. In short, I’m so lucky to have you all!
Shintia F Dewi
shintia.fd@gmail.com

1Art and Cultural Festivals in Bandung
A guidebook for exploring the uniqueness of Bandung
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Welcome to Bandung
Preface
Bandung, the
emerging creative city
Riksa Budaya Sunda
Pentas Seni Budaya
Manglayang
Bandung Berisik
Ujung Berung Festival
Braga Festival
Pasar Seni
Other Great Events to Go
Transportation Services
Banks and Money Changers
Souvenir Shops
Clinic and Medical Assistance
Tourist Information Center
UsefulPhone Number
Bibliography
Maps
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Welcome t
B
andung is one of the cities that becomes the
leading tourism destination. It is also known for
its attributes: Paris van Java and the Flower city.
Now, Bandung is developed in order to maximize its
achievement, and reduce its devactiveness through
several ways: by improving the quality of the human
resources, management, and infrastructures in order
to make more various cultural attractions and by im-
proving the marketing and promotion strategy.
Conducting regular events such as Braga Festival,
Ujung Berung Festival, Pasar Seni and many other
similar events is one of the ways to support the devel-
opment of the city. It is made in order to strengthen
the root of art and culture, to stimulate the creativity
and innovation, and also to introduce the excellence
and uniqueness of Bandung as well as to promote it
to many people.
These efforts will not give any significance if there is no
support from many people. Because of that, I do really
appreciate the effort of Shintia Febriyanti Dewi, a stu-
dent of Politeknik Negeri Bandung, who has developed
her final project entitled “Art and Cultural Festivals
in Bandung: A guidebook for exploring the unique-
ness of Bandung”.
This guidebook points out the uniqueness of Bandung
through a number of regular art and cultural festivals of-
fered. This is a great and interesting piece of work, for
this guidebook can be used not only as the study ma-
terials for many of art and cultural festivals in Bandung,
but also as a practical reference as well as a guidance
for both international and domestic tourists.
Thus, on behalf of the Bandung Government, I would
like to thank her and give the appreciation for the ef-
forts. Hopefully, this guidebook can be useful, and also
fulfill the requirement of the final project as well as be-
come a practical reference that contributes to a value
added point towards Bandung as the city of service,
and the city of dignity that possesses honor, pride and
identity as prescribed in the motto: “The City that gives
meaning, cleanliness, prosperity and friendliness”.
Kota Bandung sebagai salah satu kota tujuan wisata terkemuka
yang juga dikenal dengan sebutan Paris van Java serta Kota
Kembang, kini tengah sibuk berbenah. Berbenah dalam artian
meng-optimalkan berbagai capaian kemajuan yang sudah ada,
dan menekan sekecil mungkin segala kekurangan , baik melalui
peningkatan kualitas sumber daya manusia, manajemen dan
infrastruktur, penganekaragaman produk wisata khas daerah,
hingga promosi dan pemasaran.
Pagelaran berbagai event tahunan seperti Braga Festival, Ujung
Berung Festival, Pasar Seni, dan lainnya, merupakan bagian dari
upaya tersebut. Dengan maksud, selain memperkokoh akar
seni budaya, merangsang daya inovasi dan kreasi, juga mem-
perkenalkan dan mempromosikan berbagai produk seni budaya
unggulan juga keunikan Kota Bandung.
Tentu saja, upaya ini tidak akan berarti sama sekali tanpa dukun-
gan dari berbagai pihak. Karena itu, saya sangat meng-apresiasi
upaya yang dilakukan Shintia Febriyanti Dewi, mahasiswi
Politeknik Negeri Bandung, yang dalam menyelesaikan tugas
akhir semester VI, menyusun sebuah buku berjudul: “Art and
Cultural Festivals in Bandung: A guidebook for exploring
the uniqueness of Bandung”.
Buku ini mengungkap berbagai keunikan Kota Bandung melalui
berbagai perhelatan seni budaya tahunan ini, sungguh sebuah
karya yang sangat cerdas sekaligus menarik, mengingat buku
ini tidak saja menjadi bahan kajian terhadap berbagai pergelaran
seni budaya di Kota Bandung, tetapi juga menjadi referensi juga
panduan praktis bagi para wisatawan baik domestic maupun
mancanegara yang datang ke Kota Bandung.
Karena itu, atas nama Pemerintah Kota Bandung saya mengu-
capkan terimakasih dan penghargaan yang tinggi atas upaya
tersebut. Semoga buku ini dapat bermanfaat, serta dapat
memenuhi persyaratan Tugas Akhir, sekaligus menjadi salah
satu referensi yang member nilai tambah bagi perkembangann
kepariwisataan Kota Bandung, guna memantapkan pencapaian
visi Kota Bandung sebagai Kota Jasa yang Bermartabat. Yaitu
kota dan warganya yang memiliki kehormatan, kebanggaan dan
jati diri, sesuai motto juang Bermartabat, yang bermakna Bersih,
Makmur, Taat dan Bersahabat.
The Mayor of Bandung
H. Dada Rosada, S.H., M. Si.
Welcome t

to Bandung
N
owadays, the development of Bandung’s
tourism is rapidly increasing. In 2011, the data
showed that there were 6,712,824 tourists
who came to Bandung. In details, 6,487,239 of them
were domestic tourists and the rest (225,585) were
foreigners. In fact, more than sixty percent of them
were staying in hotels and other types of accommo-
dation available in Bandung.
Being well known as urban tourism, Bandung and
its attractions have been developed and enriched
with more features including the improvement of
landscapes, galleries/museums, cultural activities,
heritage, and many other specific target areas. Also,
Bandung is covered with many of supporting facili-
ties, such as shopping facilities, markets, souvenir
shops, entertainment spots, and the functions of
city (academic, health and fabrication). Those aspects
have led Bandung to become one of the tourism
destinations to be potentially developed. However,
the development of tourism destination cannot be
separated from other elements, such as accommo-
dation, accessibility, and the tourism attractions.
In relation to the tourism attractions in Bandung,
I, as the representative of the Tourism and Culture
Department of Bandung, fully support the making of
this guidebook entitled “Art and Cultural Festivals in
Bandung: A guidebook for exploring the uniqueness
of Bandung”. Hopefully, this guidebook can be very
beneficial for the writer and can generally enrich
the tourism sector, particularly in Bandung tourism
attractions.
May Allah bless us all. Amen.
Perkembangan Kepariwisataan di Kota Bandung dewasa ini men-
galami peningkatan yang cukup menggembirakan. Hal ini dapat
dilihat dari data jumlah wisatawan yang datang ke Bandung, dalam
tahun 2011 saja tercatat sebanyak 6.712.824 wisatawan, dengan
rincian wisatawan dalam negeri 6.487.239 orang dan wisatawan
luar negeri sebanyak 225.585 orang. Dimana dari jumlah tersebut,
lebih dari 60% nya menginap di hotel serta penginapan yang ada
di Kota Bandung.
Daya tarik wisata kota Bandung sebagai urban tourism, yang
dibangun dengan fitur-fitur kota termasuk didalamnya didukung
oleh elemen primer seperti; lansekap, galeri/museum, kegiatan
budaya, heritage, dan kawasan binaan khusus, serta elemen
sekundernya, seperti; sarana perbelanjaan, pasar, cinderamata,
cinderarasa, hiburan, dan fungsi-fungsi perkotaan (sebagai kota
pendidikan, kesehatan, fabrikasi) telah menempatkan Bandung,
pada posisi sebagai destinasi tujuan pariwisata yang memiliki
potensi untuk dikembangkan. Namun demikian, pengembangan
destinasi pariwisata tentunya tidak terlepas dari dukungan unsur
lainnya, diantaranya akomodasi, aksebilitas, dan atraksi wisata
yang dimilikinya.
Berkaitan dengan kegiatan atraksi wisata yang ada di Kota
Bandung, kami sangat mendukung disusunnya buku berjudul:
“Art & Cultural Festivals in Bandung: A guidebook for exploring
the uniqueness of Bandung” yang merupakan tugas akhir saudari
Shintia Febriyanti Dewi Mahasiswa Politeknik Negeri Bandung,
dengan harapan semoga buku ini bermanfaat bagi penulisnya dan
pada umumnya bisa memperkaya khasanah sebagai buku panduan
tentang atraksi wisata di Kota Bandung.
Demikian sambutan tertulis yang dapat saya sampaikan. Semoga
Allah SWT. senantiasa memberikan petunjuk-Nya, dan meridhoi
segala niat baik kita. Amin.
The Head of theTourism and Culture Department of Bandung
Drs. Priana Wirasaputra, MM.

“T
ravelling around some places to grab
a pleasing moment has long been
listed as one of the people’s needs,
particularly those who have full-
exhausting days in their lives. Some people
would be willing to spend a fortune just for
travelling, but those whose budget is tight
have to work out a plan well to meet the
best value for the spending.
I’m sure that no one in this world hates
pleasure. No matter how busy you are, you
would look for pleasure in your own way.
Having a relaxed time at home, going for an
adventurous trip, going out for an interest-
ing film, experiencing a new culinary spot,
listening to music, having a party, hanging
out around a village, or even perhaps travel-
ling around the world may reach the pleas-
ure that suits you.
One alternative of the objects of interest
to visit is a festival. It is an activity that is
made for spending free time, conducting
business-oriented program, and leading a
tourism-related activity in the form of excit-
ing experience that is having a fastest devel-
opment in each aspect. Festivals offer you a
wide range of entertainment, starting from
musical attractions, arts exhibitions to cul-
tural parades.You can enjoy the attractions
provided in festivals and learn something
new from a wide range of exhibits.
Bandung, as the city of art and culture after
Bali andYogyakarta, also offers many regu-
lar art and cultural festivals every year. Many
artist communities are still concerned with
art and culture. Both the artists and organiz-
ers show not only their loyalty to the art and
culture but also innovation.Thus, festivals
in Bandung seem to have well developed to
give international tourists more choices of
destination.
Great number of artists and their communi-
ties frequently gather for a creation and later
Actually, most people know Bandung as “Paris van
Java”, because it has many good shopping points in
fashion, like Paris. Bandung is also known as the city of
creativity, for there are many creative industries exists.
Bandung has been the trendsetter in fashion, culinary
and even the innovation and development of technology.
So, can you imagine how interesting it will be to visit
Bandung by its attributes?
on publish or exhibit their creation to be
appreciated by people.They said that con-
ducting a festival becomes one of the media
for showing their ability and creativity. No
wonder, people who come to the art and
cultural festivals in Bandung are not only lo-
cal people, but also people from other cities
and countries.
Actually, most people know Bandung as
“Paris van Java”, because it has many good
shopping points in fashion, like Paris. Band-
ung is also known as the city of creativity,
for there are many creative industries. Band-
ung has been the trendsetter in fashion,
cuisine and even the innovation and devel-
opment of technology. So, can you imagine
how interesting it will be to visit Bandung by
its attributes?
Because of those reasons, the Government
collaborated with the organizations and
communities regularly hold many festivals
such as Braga Festival, Bandung Wayang
Festival, Ujung Berung Festival, Festival
Kuliner Padjajaran, Pasar Seni, Festival
Drama Basa Sunda, Festival Paduan Ang-
klung, Pentas Seni Budaya Manglayang,
Riksa Budaya Sunda and Bandung Berisik.
This book will tell you more about those fes-
tivals. In addition, there is also information
of other art and cultural festivals that you
might come across during your stay.
Hopefully, this guidebook can answer your
questions about art and cultural festivals
in Bandung. Besides, this book can also be
used as a handy reference of festivals.This
guidebook also provides additional informa-
tion that will make it easier to organize your
time during your visit, such as the choice of
hotels or accommodation, culinary places,
transportation services and some tips during
the festivals.
Enjoy your time in Bandung, and have a
great experience!

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S
ince a long time ago, Bandung,
the capital of West Java Province,
has become one of the places
listed in the choice of tourism
destinations. It has various potential tour-
ism attractions. Many people come to
Bandung for its natural attractions, histori-
cal buildings, shopping corners, culinary
spots, cultural experiences, arts attrac-
tions, and even just for its fresh weather.
As one of the big cities in Indonesia, the
weather of Bandung is quite different.
Bandung is located in a highland area,
so the average temperature of Bandung
is about 290
C [840
F] (about 190
C [660
F]
at night and up to 310
C [880
F] in the
daytime). The weather is a bit humid most
of the time. Thus, sunburn is a rare case
although it is hot.
Beside many attractions owned by the
city, it is not surprising that Bandung is
widely known as a creative city. The 4th
Marketplace of Creative Arts was held in
Bandung after the three similar events
held in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and
Astana in Kazakhstan. In 2012, the events
were held in Indonesia. Bandung had
been chosen as the most appropriate
place to hold those events, since it is cat-
egorized as one of the five creative cities
in Asia. Bandung is known as the city that
pays high contribution for the develop-
ment of creative industry in Indonesia.
BANDUNG
The Emerging
Creative City

Bandung is the city where there are more
than 25 creative-industry communities
that develop their efforts to make it a
better city to be visited by more and more
people.
The Tourism and Culture Department
of Bandung has recorded that there are
more than 150 active art communities. To
maintain their existence, many of them
gather to conduct an exhibition, event,
or festival. This is very interesting since
those are not only about the moment for
showing the talents of each community,
but also a selling point that attracts many
people including those coming from the
other cities and other countries.
Thus, it is easy to find the combination
of art, culture and creativity of people
in Bandung. It can be in the form of art
performances, fine art, clothes, and even
food. Many new products were created
in Bandung and they are not only famous
in Bandung, but also in Indonesia and
other countries such as Singapore and
Malaysia.
Many creative-art and cultural-art festivals
are held periodically or sometimes ten-
tatively in Bandung. As the medium for
showing the abilities of each community
which grows in Bandung, it somehow
makes Bandung have its own soul that is
different from other cities in Indonesia.

Riksa Budaya Sunda
[Preserving the Sundanese Culture]
Showing The True West Java

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A
country’s culture consists of many
single parts of a region’s culture.
As many people know, Indonesia
is famous for the country that has
many regional cultures which have their
own specialty and uniqueness. One of the
parts that builds the richness of Indonesia’s
culture is the culture from West Java region
that is known as Sundanese culture.
Sundanese language is one of the parts of
Sundanese culture. As the native language
of West Java, Sundanese language has
been a part of the soul of Sundanese peo-
ple. Realizing that the culture of Sunda is an
asset to be preserved, the student associa-
tion of Sundanese literature and language
(Himpunan Mahasiswa Pendidikan Basa
Jeung Sastra Sunda) of Universitas Pendidi-
kan Indonesia annually holds Riksa Budaya
Sunda. This event has been regularly held
since 1997. This event is also held to enliven
the international day of native language
which is celebrated on February 21st .
The sound of Gamelan traditional instru-
ments warmly welcome you while you
RIKSA
BUDAYA
SUNDA
[PRESERVING THE
SUNDANESE
CULTURE]
Souvenir Stand
Punggawa
Courtesy of Firlian Nurrahman
FEBRUARY
@ PKM Building of UPI

“
come to the area of Pusat Kegiatan Maha-
siswa (PKM) building of Universitas Pendidi-
kan Indonesia (UPI). You may experience the
Sundanese atmosphere, as the stands at the
event are beautifully decorated by thousands
of different patterns of Batik with the stand
keepers wearing Sundanese traditional cos-
tume and Iket (headband) on their head. Iket
is a piece of Batik (fabric dyed by using par-
ticular method; covers removable wax to the
part that wouldn’t be intended) that is folded
into several kinds of folding method that has
its own Sundanese philosophy. You can get
your Iket and learn how to wear that piece of
that material in one of the stands there.
If you are interested in learning the ancient
scripts/characters of Sundanese, you can
reach one of the stands there. There is a
group of students who will give you a guide
sheet about Sundanese ancient-characters,
and tell you how to write something by those
letters. You will feel that you are in the middle
of old-world, learning how to write unexpect-
ed symbols of letter that you haven’t seen
before. It’s hard to do, but you can get your
name written by different kinds of characters.
Just put it on your hand or another part of
your body to remember it. That will be unique,
and different.
Many stands show you Sundanese culture
and artifacts such as Sundanese traditional
equipment, kitchen utensils, weapons and
so on. They also sell many Sundanese sou-
venirs and handicrafts. You may buy the min-
iature of Wayang Golek (wooden puppet) or
Angklung Mini (tiny-sized Sundanese musical
instruments), and show them to your friends
who cannot come to this program. That’s the
authentic Sundanese culture that you can
bring to your home.
The stands of workshop, gallery, and exhibi-
tion are on the first floor of PKM building.
Meanwhile, you can get yourself to see the
performance, competition and other interest-
ing performances on the second floor of the
building. A quite large stage is provided for
several competitions and art performances
within two days. Watch the performance of
Sundanese musical poetry reading, Pupuh
(the musical poetry that is bounded with a
particular theme and number of words used)
competition, theatrical performance, Sunda-
nese story-telling competition for children
even a standup comedy in Sundanese. Those
who do not understand Sundanese language
may be confused, but do not worry, the
performer also brings some stage properties
like a magician show. It somehow can help
you to get what the comedian talks about
through its body language and gesture.
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You may experience the
Sundanese atmosphere,
as the stands at the event
are beautifully decorated by
thousands of different
patterns of
Batik with the stand
keepers wearing Sundanese
traditional costume and Iket
(headband) on their head.Wearing Iket

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DOS AND DON’TS
WHERE TO
1. Use the word “punten” (pu:n-tan) to substitute your “excuse me”. It is just the simplest
thing you can do in Sundanese.
2. Make sure that you come with the camera/video camera. Capture some interesting
things that you find around.
3. Come earlier on the first day. There is an ethnic opening ceremony before the event
starts.
4. Go to money changer before you are off to the events. Bring enough rupiahs since you’ll
find some interesting things to buy.
5. If you don’t have a plan to buy Iket, you can learn how to use it freely. The stand keeper
will tell you many things.
6. Taste the authentic Sundanese food and beverages while enjoying the performance and
shows. You can buy the foods and drinks at a stand on the first floor.
1. Leave the rubbish in an inappropriate spot. Just bring a container to put it
in and then throw it to the dustbin in front of the building.
Casa d’ Ladera
Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 224
Phone: +6222 2012491 / 2007202
Hotel Enhaii
Phone: +6222 2011797 / 2006468
Website: www.enhaii-hotels.com
Banana Inn
Phone: +6222 200 5479
Fax: +6222 200 5489
Email: admin@banana-inn.com
Website: http://www.banana-inn.com
Puri Cengkeh
Jl. Gegerkalong Hilir No. 35
Phone: +6222 201 4198
Fax: +6222 201 9218
G.H Universal Hotel
Phone: +6222 201 0388
Cipaku Indah
Jl. Cipaku II No. 2
Phone: +6222 201 0220
Fax: +6222 201 0223
Gumilang Regency
Phone: +6222 201 2618
Fax: +6222 201 2612
Email: info@gumilangregency.com
Website: www.gumilangregency.com
MQ Guest House
Jl. Gegerkalong Girang No. 24
Phone: +6222 200 5105
Fax: +6222 200 8045
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STAY

WHERE
HOW TO
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Phone: +6222 201 1557
Surabi Enhaii
Phone: +6222 76966333
Mamink Daeng Tata’s Rib
Phone: +6222 201 2109
Surabi Imut
Phone: +6222 200 6848
Padangnese Cuisine
Sederhana
Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi 167
Phone: +6222 200 2423
Fuego Barbeque
Jl. Sersan Bajuri No. 88
Phone: +6222 278 6988
Maja House
Jl. Sersan Bajuri No. 72
Phone: +6222 2788196
Website: http://www.ma-
jahouse.com
Kampung Daun
Culture and Gallery Café
Jl. S. Bajuri KM 4,7 No. 88
Phone: +6222 278 7915
www.kampungdaun.net
Suis Butcher
Phone: +6222 201 3772
@SUISButcher
My Little Kitchen
Aussie Steak and Burger
Phone: +6222 204 1141
www.mylkrestaurant.com
Holland Bakery
Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 119A
Phone: +6222 203 6675
Ma Uneh Sundanese Cuisine
Phone: +6222 201 1959
Brussels Spring
Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 49-51
Phone: +6222 203 2202
Bebek Goreng H. Slamet
Phone: +6222 204 0721
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) is located in the north
of Bandung, around 5 kilometers from the downtown. The
access to go there can be found through several alternatives
of public transportation services such as
Angkot (mini van public transport) and the city bus that show
the route to “Ledeng”. Just tell the driver that you will get off
at UPI, and then they will stop the vehicle in front of the gate
of UPI.
“The story telling competition of
primary school students is really
attractive, since they blend the
story, culture and their own
creativity as well. A story can be
seen in various ways: each of the
stories is unique as the
characters of each performer.”
Hadi AKS, a Sundanese storywriter
TO EAT
GET THERE

[Sundanese Theatrical-show Festival]
Dedicated to the Theatrical Show Enthusiasts

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Festival
Drama
Basa Sunda
[Sundanese
Theatrical-show
Festival]
F
or those of you who are engrossed in
theatrical show, you must be in love
with this biennially festival. It is called
“Festival Drama Basa Sunda”, a great
festival that binds all the communities of
theatrical performing art from all around West
Java. In this festival, you can get the new
experience of being the witness of cultural art
performances. Prepare yourself for the great
and prestigious competition of theatrical per-
forming art around March in even-numbered
year.
As we live in the globalization era, the topic
and the stories of the show in the festival
in each year are various. The festival usually
brings four different stories in Sundanese
language that can be chosen freely by each
theatrical art community. The four stories
that were used in the last Festival Drama
Basa Sunda included “Kawin Ucing”, “Satru”,
“Pajaratan Cinta” and “Nagara Angar”. “Kawin
Ucing” tells about the love story between
two old people who are opposed by their
grandsons. “Satru” is hostility between two
parties in a political campaign. Meanwhile,
“Pajaratan Cinta” is about several people
who have an eager to kill their feeling for the
person/thing that he/she loves. Whether a
story can be repeatedly delivered by other
Opening Dance
Courtesy of Teater Sunda Kiwari
Kawin Ucing
Aki & Nini
MARCH
@ Rumentang Siang Hall

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performers, each performer has to deliver his/her
show in different ways. Therefore, you will find
the creativity of each group which becomes the
other attractions that will grab your attention.
The festival regularly takes place in Gedung Kes-
enian Rumentang Siang, located in Jl. Baranang
Siang No. 1, Kosambi. It is the best venue in
Bandung for conducting an indoor theatrical
show, for you can feel the difference of sound
effect that Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang
can please you.
This festival is held in the range of 2-3 weeks
long. The range is based on the number of partici-
pants of this event. Usually, there are four shows
in a day starting from 8 AM to 2 PM. To enter the
hall, you must buy the cheap ticket first. Just pay
for Rp. 15,000 for each show, and you can enjoy
the 90 minute show and choose wherever avail-
able seat you want in the hall.
Leading in consistency for more than 20 years in
the preservation of Sundanese culture,
Teater Sunda Kiwari as the organizing
committee of this festival won the ap-
preciation from Museum Rekor Dunia
Indonesia in 2008 and the appreciation of
“Rancage 2008”. As the group of theatri-
cal performing art that has been living for
more than 35 years, Teater Sunda Kiwari
has paid a high contribution in the preser-
vation of Sundanese culture by organizing
Festival Drama Basa Sunda. For the last
two decades, this community has regu-
larly held the competition of theatrical
performing art for 12 times. This event is
the real dedication towards the preserva-
tion of the Sundanese language through
a drama and theatrical performing art as
the medium.
At the end of the festival, Teater Sunda
Kiwari will present their best show. In Festival
Drama Basa Sunda 2012, they presented “Jen-
dral Debel Nu Debil”. Literally, “Jendral Debel
Nu Debil” means the crazy general. That was a
drama for criticizing the working of the Indone-
sian government. In this play, the general as the
main character acted as an authoritarian person.
He acted whatever he wanted and did not care of
his people.
For several people who are involved in a theatri-
cal art, being a part of theatrical performing art
can encourage them to find their identity. They
learn how to well behave by acting many other
figures who are hypocritical. How about you? Is
that being the audience can also teach you the
other new experience?
teatersundakiwari.wordpress.com
This event is the real dedication towards the
preservation of the Sundanese
language through a drama and
theatrical performing art as the medium.
Pajaratan Cinta

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DOS AND DON’TS
WHERE TO
1. Take a camera/video camera to capture or record some interesting things along the
shows.
2. You can bring your own snack to the hall, but beware of your trash! You have to keep the
hall clean.
1. Make a noise while the show is running; it may distract the performers,
adjudicators and/or other audiences.
2. Smoke inside the hall area.
Papandayan Hotel
Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto No. 83
Phone: +6222 731 0799
Fax: +6222 731 0988
Baltika Hotel
Phone: +6222 731 3331
Fax: +6222 731 0776
Hotel Istana
Jl. Lembong No. 44
Phone: +6222 423 3025
Naripan Hotel
Jl. Naripan No. 31-35
Phone: +6222 420 7009
Fax: +6222 423 8912
Hotel Narpati
Jl. Pelajar Pejuang 45 No. 36
Phone: +6222 730 3376
Fax: +6222 731 6333
Website: http://www.narapati.com
Hotel Grand Preanger
Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81/41
Phone: +6222 423 1631
Hotel Purwasari
Jl. Pelajar Pejuang 45 No. 19
Phone: +6222 730 0170
Fax: +6222 250 5930
There are several routes depending on where you are
from, but most of public transport vehicles pass the
main roads, Jalan A. Yani and Jalan Sunda where
the venue is located, on the corner between them.
Several kinds of public transport can be used to
reach the venue. However, the most efficient choice
is by using Taxi. Since it will serve you directly to
the venue of the event, the rate for 1 time service is
quite cheap. For the rate under Rp. 20,000, you will
be charged for Rp. 20,000.
HOW TO
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GET THERE
STAY

WHERE
TESTIMONIAL
Padangnese Cuisine
Sabana Kapau
Jl. Baranang Siang No. 7
Phone: +6222 520 7130
Padangnese Cuisine
Wendi Saiyo
Jl. Baranang Siang No. 73
Phone: +6222 426 1171
Mie Naripan
Jl. Naripan No. 108
Phone: +62 22 420 5516
Kedai Nyonya Rumah
Jl. Naripan No. 92 C
Phone: +6222 421 10426
Dunkin Donuts
Jl. Naripan No. 92 B
Phone: +6222 421 0418
Ayam Goreng Nikmat
Jl. Panaitan No. 9
Phone: +6222 423 0040
Mie Kocok SKM
Jl. Sunda No. 38
Phone: +6222 420 1582
Yami-yami Noodle
Jl. Sunda No. 53
Phone: +6222 421 4395
Bakmie Parahyangan
Jl. Sunda No. 52
Phone: +6222 420 4843
Texas Chicken
Jl. Sunda No. 73
Phone: +6222 423 2445
www.texaschicken.co.id
Hoka-hoka Bento
Toserba Yogya Sunda
Jl. Sunda No. 60
Phone: +6222 426 1956
Roti Bumbu Bakar Cari
Rasa
Jl. A. Yani No. 149
Phone: +6222 423 9740
Batagor Kingsley
Jl. Veteran No. 25
Phone: +6222 420 7104
Baso Tahu Saboga
Jl. Burangrang No. 39
Phone: +6222 733 4019
Batagor Riri
Jl. Burangrang No. 41
Phone: +6222 730 3349
“In drama, the use of different language is not a
barrier, because it is blended in the theme, story, act,
and good characterization to deliver the message.”
Godi Suwarna, a Loyal guard of Sundanese Heritage
TO EAT

Pentas Seni Budaya Manglayang
[Manglayang Art and Cultural Festival]
When Nature Becomes the Background
of Arts, Culture And Tradition

22
Pentas Seni
Budaya
Manglayang
P
entas Seni Budaya Manglayang is an annual
traditional arts festival, which is held down
at Sentra Wisata Terpadu Manglayang and
is now entering its third year. The event
offers a truly Sundanese atmosphere, as well as
folk music, traditional arts and authentic Sundanese
cuisine. What makes this festival special is that you
can see the view and the relaxing atmosphere of
mount Manglayang.
Manglayang is the name of the mountain located
in the east of Bandung. This mountain is part of the
mountain ranges consisting of mount Burangrang,
the famous Tangkuban Parahu, Tunggul hill, and
mount Manglayang. Manglayang has a height up
to 1,818 meters above the sea level. In the clear
weather, you will be able to see the beautiful-
greenish peak of this mount in the distance.
Combining the uniquness of traditional arts and
culture with the beautiful scenery of mount Man-
[Manglayang Art and
Cultural Festival]
Topeng Benjang
Courtesy of Dapur Seni & Budaya
Kuda Renggong
Reak
APRIL - JUNE
@ Sentra Wisata Terpadu Manglayang

“
glayang, this event is listed as the most
awaited moment not only by the locals, but
also by people from other regions around
Bandung. Many people also come for its
weekly traditional market that offers many
kinds of culinary stands, outfits, handicrafts
and others. Moreover, people come to this
event for a recreation because of its fresh-
weather venue that is set around the base
of the mountain.
With the free admission, Pentas Seni
Budaya Manglayang will be showcasing
traditional art performances such as Ram-
pak Kendang (Bongo ensamble), Kacapi
Suling (musical performance of traditional
flute and stringed instruments), and Kuda
Renggong (dancing horse). Furthermore,
there are also interesting shows of Reak
(a parade to express the joy), Jaipongan
dance, Calung (an orchestra of wooden
bars producing sound by bitting), Karinding
(a piece of bamboo’s slice producing vibra-
tion), Debus (a collaboration of Bantenese
martial art and mystical show), Penca Kawih
(martial arts, exhibited with the Sundanese
traditional instruments) and the carnival
of various kinds of Topeng Benjang (mask
exhibition).
This event also offers you the daily show
of Sundanese martial arts: Pencak Silat
and Benjang. Manglayang, the part of Cibiru
region, is the place where Benjang, Pencak
Silat and Reak come from. There are more
than 40 paguron (school) of Benjang and
Pencak Silat which exist in this region. The
appearance by a group of paguron Pencak
Silat opens the event in the morning, as well
as the Reak performance as the closing.
The event is run for three months from the
beginning of April until June. The event is
held for two days in a week (Saturday and
Sunday), within the interval of two weeks.
You can find this event starting from 6.30 AM
to 12.30 PM.
Just imagine that the venue area is a court
that is as large as the football field. The
greenish background of the mountain sur-
rounding it, and many trees around can make
you feel peaceful and relaxed. Then, if you
come earlier, the fresh morning weather will
greet you softly. I recommend that you try
Bandrek, the Sundanese beverage made of
ginger essence, sold by some food sellers. It
can heat your body in the morning.
So what are you waiting for? It’s the moment
to watch and enjoy an exotic cultural feast at
a suburban area of Bandung. Then, be a part
of Sundanese art and cultural event with vari-
ous traditional arts, tasty local cuisines, and
the harmony of the folk music.
Be a part of Sundanese art and cultural event
with various traditional arts, tasty local
cuisines, and the harmony of the folk music.
Pencak Silat

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DOS
AND
DON’TS
WHERE TO
1. Bring your own camera/video camera down to
capture some interesting things that you find, or take
your own pictures there.
2. Bring whatever head protector suits you. Since the
event takes place in an outdoor court, you may need
those things once the noon comes and the sunlight
distracts you to enjoy the shows.
3. Be polite to people you meet. Just in case you need
their help, you will face everything easy.
1. Don’t be afraid of the frightening attraction that are usually shown by several performers.
The myth exists in several regions in Indonesia. It is just part of the attraction related to
the culture and tradition.
2. Don’t take all your stuff in your bag, or you will get shoulder pain after visiting the event.
3. Locals there may gaze at you while the event is held, but do not worry or angry with
them.
Augusta Hotel
Jl. Surapati No. 203
Phone: +6222 250 7491
Wisma Amanah
Jl. Cikutra No. 99
Phone: +6222 727 6475
Hotel Bumi Kitri Pramuka
Jl. Cikutra No. 276 A
Phone: +6222 721 6913
Wisma Sehat
Jl. Pahlawan No. 85
Phone: +6222 251 4500
Hotel Yehezkiel Bandung
Jl. Surapati No. 191-193
Phone: +6222 250 2383
Posters Hotel
Jl. PHH Mustafa No. 33A
Phone: +6222 720 6012
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STAY

WHERE
HOW TO
TESTIMONIAL
There are many food fenders around the
venue. They sell local cuisines, starting from
snacks, beverages or the extra-big portion
meals like nasi liwet komplit (steamed rice
wrapped in banana leaf, and served with
fried chicken, fried tofu, and fresh
vegetables).
There will be so many people who come to this place, because
this place is famous for ‘the village fun, economic and
entertainment spot’. The access to reach the venue is so
crowded. You need to walk for about 500 meters long from the
main road. Never bring your own vehicle, because the parking
area is limited. That choice is recommended if you plan to
come to the venue earlier in the morning.
“Sundanese is rich of
traditional culture that
still exists from a long
time ago. This festival
is the moment to show
everybody that we are
one of the rich ethnics
in Indonesia.”
Ayi Vivananda , the vice mayor of Bandung
TO EAT
GET THERE

Bandung Berisik[Bandung Underground-music Festival]
Scream The Aspiration Out Loud

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Bandung
Berisik
[Bandung
Underground
music Festival]
“W
E’RE HERETO BLOW
YOUR F***N’ EARS”
is baldly printed on the
back of the crew’s T-shirt
of Bandung Berisik Festival. Literally, “ber-
isik” means noisy, and clearly describes the
atmosphere of the festival that is full of noise.
Yeah, this is Bandung Berisik, the biggest
underground music festival in Asia. More than
20,000 people come to this festival only to
witness their “soul” performing on the stage.
How can the musicians be the soul of them?
It is because they try to show the freedom
of expression through its satirical lyrics. They
freely sing the voice of self-aspiration.
Fully supported by one of the Indonesia’s
most famous cigarette brands, Bandung
Berisik shaken Sulaiman Air Base (Lapangan
Udara Sulaiman), and of course throbbed
your ears, from May 18 to 19. This year’s
theme, Maximum Agression, is the sixth
event after the debut in 1995.
The two-day event spreads the screams of
the underground bands from Bandung as
well as other great bands from several cities
in Indonesia such as Jakarta, Bogor, Depok,
Solo, Malang, Yogyakarta, and Samarinda.
Sixty group bands are listed to show case
their masterpieces. Half of them in this year’s
event come from Bandung.
It is already known that Bandung, especially
the Ujung Berung region, is known as the
center of underground culture in Indonesia as
there are many of the musicians originated
there. Bandung Berisik is said to be the me-
dium for appreciating local music. This is the
event where the local bands from Bandung
show their ability, expression, creativity, and
their talent together.
The S.I.G.I.T, Burgerkill, Rosemary, Jasad,
Disinfect, Karinding Attack, Forgotten, and
PAS Band are the best group bands from
Photo Gallery at Welcoming Stage Metal Market
MAY
@ Sulaiman Air Base

“Bandung that show their Maximum Agres-
sion at the main stage named Inferno. The
other two stages, Apocalypse and Holocaust,
are placed at the left and right side of the
main stage. Those stages are the venue of
various genres such as Metal, Pop Punk,
Ska, Emo, Hip hop, Hardcore and Grunge
which impress thousands of people. Children
of Gaza, Bloodgush, Global Unity, Thinking
Straight, Nemesis, Don Lego, Turtles Jr.,
Aftercoma, Asia Minor and Primitive Chim-
panzee are ready to rock the metalhead’s -the
name of the Bandung Berisik’ visitors- ears
at Apocalypse. Meanwhile, Madonna of the
Rock, Paper Gangster and Dead Vertical are
listed as the bands from Jakarta that will
throw show aggression at Holocaust stage.
This festival will not only impress you by the
modernity of the musical equipment, but it
also shows you the uniqueness of traditional
musical instrument group that have the
heavy-metal genre named Karinding Attack.
They use the traditional musical instruments
made of bamboo. It consists of Karinding (a
piece of bamboo’s slice producing vibration),
Celempung (traditional stringed instrument
made of bamboo), Toleat (traditional flute
made of bamboo), Suling (flute) and Kohkol
(wooden bar producing sound by bitting). You
will be amazed because the harmony of the
tones can be heard as well as those from
other modern musical equipment.
The admission ticket is priced at Rp. 50.000
per day, and Rp. 70.000 for two days, with
the inclusive of a free packet of cigarette.
Grab your schedule at the booth at the ticket
box, and then you will never be lost because
you’ll be given a piece of map of the venue.
For those who need to re-charge their empty
cell-phone battery or the other gadget, do not
be afraid as you can use the electric point at
the booth right in front of the food court.
Are you a photographer? Do you bring your
camera wherever you go? I swear that you
will be very happy, since the festival chal-
lenges you to join a photo contest. Just send/
bring your best photos about the festival
(for the maximum of five) to the particular
committee at the venue there, or send it to
the email address written on the X-Banner. If
your work is selected, you will get cash and
certificate.
www.bandungberisik.com
They freely sing the voice of self-aspiration.
20,000 Visitors
Enjoy the Show The View from the Back

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DOS AND DON’TS
WHERE TO
1. Beware of your valuable belonging. Put it on the safe place. There will be so many people
in the festival area.
2. The organizing committee provides you with the camping ground if you plan to spend the night
at this festival. Bring your own sleeping bag/tent if you like.
3. Bring some cash. There are Metal Market that consists of food court, merchandise booth,
and clothing venue.
4. Take the body protector with you. It can be a jacket, sunglasses, hat, sun block or rain coat.
5. Bring your own camera/video camera to capture some interesting things you find.
6. Use comfortable-yet-durable footwear. Boots are recommended if it is in the rainy season.
7. Notice the exit gate of the venue.
1. Lose your parking ticket.
2. Forget to bring your identity card.
3. Bring alcoholic beverages, gun, and flammable stuffs.
4. Bring all your cash in a big amount or bring any other valuable things.
You may not know that there may be some pickpockets around you.
HOW TO
The easiest way to get to this festival venue
is by motorcycle. The access to Kopo is quite
crowded. Angkots (mini van public transport) to
Soreang operate daily, and will stop right in front
of this festival venue. Pay attention if you plan to
save your money. The taxi fare will cost higher
than the other options.
The organizing committee provides
you the camping area if you plan to
spend the night at this festival. Bring
your own sleeping bag/tent if you
like.
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GET THERE
STAY

WHERE
TESTIMONIALS
“To establish great and
advanced music, we need to
have a wise attitude to face all
diversities. And now, Bandung
Berisik has been made to
support the development of all
the underground music. Metal,
Punk, Ska, Emo, Pop punk, we
all need to support those who
come from different genre” -
Pikiran Rakyat
Kimung, Karinding Attack’ Personnel
Mc Donald’s
Kopo Mas Branch
In front of Miko Mall
Jl. Kopo Mas Regency Blok 90
Phone: +6222 543 0391
Pizza Hut
Jl. Raya Kopo Bihbul No. 92
Phone: +6222 541 7785
Holland Bakery
Jl. Raya Kopo Bihbul No. 47
Phone: +6222 542 5235
There is a food court area at the
venue. Several choices of Indonesian
Cuisine are available there such
as, Mie Ayam (Noodle served with
chicken), Nasi Liwet Komplit, Bakso
Tahu (Steamed meatball and tofu),
etc.
“In my opinion, this
festival is a medium to
accomodate the
creativity of the youth,
especially those who
come from Bandung”
Badick, Lead Guitarist ofTurtles Jr.
TO EAT

[Padjadjaran Culinary Festival]
The Authentic Sundanese Cuisine

34
Festival
Kuliner
Padjadjaran
[Padjadjaran
Culinary
Festival]
J
ust say that this is the ‘heaven’ for those
who really love eating! Padjadjaran Culinary
Festival will proudly bring you to the variety
of Sundanese cuisines only in a day long.
Arranged by the student community of Public
Relations of Padjadjaran University, this annual
festival always magnetizes people to come and
have a nostalgic moment with the traditional food
which is hard to find.
Taking place in the north parking area of Padjad-
jaran University (Jalan Dipati Ukur), this festival
offers you a wide selection of dishes starting from
the light meals, snacks, main courses, beverages
and many of brand new-phenomenal food such as
cassava chips seasoned with a very spicy season-
ing. There are also some “hard-to-find” food like
Kue Balok (Square-shaped cake that is baked by
charcoal) and Colenak (Fermented cassava that is
baked and served in thick syrup of palm sugar).
Here, you can also find some unique food that
you cannot find anywhere else but West Java
such as Cireng and Cimol, fried-snacks made from
glutinous tapioca that are available in some vari-
ous ragout and seasoning.
Perhaps, the taste is quite strange for you, but
you do not need to worry as the food will give you
to a memorable experience. Keripik Setan, cas-
sava chips in spicy and hot seasoning,
is at the top rank of the most favorite
snack in the 2011’s festival. They even
put the spice in grading depending on
how hot it is. Although it tastes very
hot, the sensation while eating those
chips will drive you to munch it more
and more. However, you should be
MAY or JUNE
@ North Parking Area of Padjadjaran University
Batagor served with peanut sauce
Mie Kocok
Batagor

“
careful since it can cause a stomach-
ache. Just pick any level of its spicy
taste, and get ready to feel the addic-
tive hot sensation. After that, you can
try Es Goyobod. It is the sweet Sun-
danese beverage from Garut that can
freshen up your body in the afternoon.
There, you can get another Bandung’s most fa-
vorite gourmet Batagor (Abbr. Bakso Tahu Goreng).
It is a fried-tofu with coated dough of Tenggiri fish.
The sauce is made of peanut processed by some
traditional spices. It is just tasty and delicious!
This festival, which is usually held around May-
June, not only provides you all that Sundanese
traditional food, but also offers you some interest-
ing art and musical performances at the glorious
stage at the center of the venue. You can enjoy
your food while listening to some local band songs,
the uniqueness Angklung Orchestra, and other
interesting traditional art shows such as Jaipongan
dance.
Priced at Rp. 30.000 per coupon, you can have a
package of your meal that consists of seven kinds
of food. There are several choices of package that
you can pick. Just change the coupon you have at
the particular food fender written on it. The more
coupons you buy, the more kinds of food and drink
you can get. Never lead yourself to regret, so just
grab more coupons, and taste all the Sundanese
cuisines there!
“This festival
offers you a wide
selection of dishes
starting from the
light meals, snacks,
main courses,
beverages and
many of brand
new-phenomenal
food.”
Nasi Tutug Oncom
Colenak

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DOS AND DON’TS
WHERE
1. Ask the stand/kiosk keeper about the taste of the food/drinks. If you cannot stand the
spicy dishes, you can avoid it.
2. Put on comfortable footwear as you will walk along the festival area.
1. Leave your trash in the inappropriate place around the area of the festival.
2. Forget to exchange your penny to Rupiahs.
HOW TO
TESTIMONIAL
The venue location is easy to reach. Taxi driver
can safely take you up and show you the venue.
Angkot (a mini van public transportation) with the
route of Panghegar-Dipati Ukur, and Cicaheum-
Ciroyom also will pass right in front of this venue.
De’Quer Hotel
Jl. Dipati Ukur No. 27
Phone: +6222 250 3536
Hotel Geulis
Jl. Ir. H Juanda No. 129
Phone: +6222 250 7777
Hotel Wisma Dago
Jl. Ciung Wanara No. 16
Phone: +6222 250 1356
Royal Dago Hotel
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 169
Phone: +6222 250 2200
The Palais Dago Hotel
Phone: +6222 250 5111
The Jayakarta
Phone: +6222 250 588
Puri Gardenia
Phone: +6222 250 1221
Rumah Ebo
Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 27
Phone: +6222 253 3773
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“I do really miss my
childhood, when every
Sundanese snacks was
easily find anywhere.
Colenak, I want it more!”
Miranda, a Public Relation Officer
TO STAY

Batagor

Ujung Berung FestivalWhen The Custom Showed Off

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UJUNG
BERUNG
FESTIVAL
F
rom the downtown of Bandung, you can
just head to the east for about 12 kilom-
eters and you will reach Ujung Berung.
It is in the area of 1.034.411 hectares
of Bandung sub district located in the foot of
mount Manglayang.
Ujung Berung has become the center of art and
culture of Bandung (Pusat Seni Budaya Kota
Bandung), since it is the one and only region in
Bandung that has the biggest potential attrac-
tions in Sundanese traditional art and culture.
Most of the locals living in this region have
preserved the Sundanese art and culture since
their early lives. Compared to the other sub dis-
tricts in Bandung, this region is on the top rank
in terms of the number of musicians and kinds
of traditional art that is preserved. Most
people living in Ujung Berung preserve the
original traditional art from West Java such
as Benjang, Singa Depok, Kuda Lumping,
Ketuk Tilu, Pencak Silat, Gondang, Debus,
Bajidoran and Angklung Buncis.
Being known as the center of Sundanese
traditional art, it is easy to find a group of
people who rehearse the art performance
until midnight. They are people from a ling-
kung seni (art and cultural community). You
may hear the traditional musical instrument
gently weeps from the studio/place where
they are practicing for the performance.
Having such a big potential of tourism attrac-
tions in art and cultural Sundanese tradition,
there is an art and cultural festival which is held
regularly and called “Ujung Berung Festival”. It
has been held annually since its initial debut in
2005. With the full-desired soul of showing their
uniqueness, the musician communities living
in Ujung Berung try to impress people by the
art and cultural traditions that are originally born
from Sundanese. They assert that the art and
tradition should be preserved by all Sundanese
people. As a plus point, it can also be known by
people outside. Everyone may join this annual
festival that is usually held in the area of Alun-
alun1
Ujung Berung for free. Once you come to
1
The village main square that is located at the center of the village.
Preparation for the exhibition Pencak Silat
JUNE or JULY
@ Alun-alun Ujung Berung

“
this festival, you may get something that
you have not seen before.
The Sundanese art performance that can
be categorized as a dance can be seen in
this festival such as Ketuk Tilu, Jaipongan,
Bajidoran and Kuda Lumping. Here, you can
also find Sundanese martial art named Ben-
jang and Pencak Silat. Benjang is a martial
art that is quite similar with Sumo, a style
of wrestling/fighting sport originally from
Japan. However, Benjang has its unique-
ness. It has to be accompanied by Sunda-
nese musical instruments such as kendang,
tarompet, bedug and terbangan. When you
want to see the musical performance, you
can enjoy the Angklung Buncis exhibition
that will give you some Sundanese songs.
“Most of the locals living in this region
have preserved the Sundanese art and
culture since their early lives.”
Sundanese people Reak
Prepare yourself when June or July comes.
This festival is regularly held along with
the session of Indonesian school holiday.
Many people come to this event including
children. When you come and see that the
performers are mostly kids, do not be sur-
prised, because they have spent their lei-
sure time practicing some simple dances,
such as Tari Kipas, Tari Merak or Sisingaan.
You will also find them in the carnival of
Alun-alun Ujung Berung, the main place for
the exhibition. This event is usually held for
4-7 days long.
When the event is held, you may also see
many kinds of food fenders around the
event arena. Most of them sell Sundanese
traditional food. Do not worry to try the food
around; it is safe and quite hygienic. You may
get the new experience in tasting Sunda-
nese cuisine.

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DOS AND DON’TS
1. Never go without your own camera/video camera to capture some interesting things
you find.
2. Bring a cap/hat and sunglasses. Since the festival is in the outdoor area, you may need
those things if the sunlight distracts you to enjoy the shows.
3. Be nice to people you meet. Just in case you need their help, you will face everything
easy.
1. Bring too much unnecessary stuff in your bag or you’ll get back pain after visiting the
festival that is held all day long.
2. Be afraid of the frightening attractions that are usually shown by several performers. They
are just parts of the attractions related to the culture and tradition.
3. Some Indonesian visitors may gaze at you while the event is being held, but do not worry or
offended. They may be actually just amazed of the non-natives who rarely come to the
village.
Augusta Hotel
Jl. Surapati No. 203
Phone: +6222 250 7491
Wisma Amanah
Jl. Cikutra No. 99
Phone: +6222 727 6475
Hotel Bumi Kitri Pramuka
Jl. Cikutra No. 276 A
Phone: +6222 721 6913
Wisma Sehat
Jl. Pahlawan No. 85
Phone: +6222 251 4500
Hotel Yehezkiel
Jl. Surapati No. 191-193
Phone: +6222 250 2383
Posters Hotel
Jl. PHH Mustafa No. 33A
Phone: +6222 720 6012
WHERE
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TO STAY

HOW TO
TESTIMONIAL
Since the traffic to go to this venue is quite
crowded in the morning and evening, you had
better use a motorcycle taxi (Ojek) near the
Cicaheum Bus Station. Using taxi or the other
public transportations are recommended if you
have extra time to spend on the way.
As Ujung Berung is quite far from the downtown, most of
the food sellers around only sell Indonesian food. Most of
them sell Sundanese and Padangnese food. Those foods
may have different taste from the western, but all the
Indonesian foods are worth trying. Most Sundanese will
taste sweet, while the Padangnese is known for its spicy
dishes.
If you really do not want to take the first choice, you can
head to the east of the Alun-alun (city square) and grab
yourself fast food such as Kentucky Fried Chicken right in
front of Griya Mart or just head to the west for a Dunkin
Donuts and Holland Bakery that can serve you the best
bakery and pastry in town.
WHERE
“Ujung Berung is a region of Bandung that indicates
the pioneer of ‘Bandung the city of art and culture’,
since there are many of creative people who love to
preserve the culture of Sunda. Therefore, this event is
provided to promote Bandung as the city of art and
culture.” - Pikiran Rakyat
Wawan Gunawan, the head of BKPM of Bandung
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[The Puppet-show Festival]
The Indonesian Heritage as the Gift to the World

46
Bandung
Wayang
Festival
[The Puppet-
show Festival]
B
andung Wayang Festival is a non-profit
cultural event that is concerned in the
preservation and progression of Indone-
sian Puppet arts. It was founded by the
cooperative forum of the traditional art commu-
nity, especially those who are concerned in the
development and preservation of Indonesian
Puppet or Wayang. Bandung Wayang Festival
is listed as the biggest and the longest Puppet
Show ever. This event offers many of astonish-
ing attractions for the world. Those attractions
were proudly presented by both domestic and
international communities that are concerned
in Wayang.
In Java, the existence of Indonesian Puppet is
already known from around the tenth century
BC. During its very long period of existence
and its ability to keep revive, Wayang received
the appreciation from the United Nation of
Educational Scientific and Cultural Organiza-
tion (UNESCO) as one the twenty-eight World
Master Pieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage
of Humanity on November 7th, 2003.
You have to witness the wonderful perfor-
mance of this Indonesian heritage in the first
week of July. Bandung Wayang Festival offers
more than 40 kinds of Indonesian Puppet
shows including the contemporary puppet
shows from all over the world. Besides,
you can enjoy many exhibitions and perfor-
mances of the national and international
arts and culture. There will be a whole
range of other exhibitions, such as paint-
ings and comics illustration, Indonesian
Puppet collections, masks, graphic crea-
tions, and Batik Wayang. In addition, there
are also interesting shows of video art,
contemporary musical attraction, poetry
musical, Marionette & shadow puppet,
animation, carnival, Sarasehan, Film, draw-
ing workshop of comic and Wayang comic.
Never miss the traditional art shows from
JULY
@ Braga, Toko You, Universitas Padjadjaran, Institut
Teknologi Nasional, Universitas Pendidikan
Indonesia, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Asia Africa
Conference Museum, Sri Baduga Museum,
Cihampelas Walk, Paris van Java.
The Shadow Puppet
Bima

“
several Indonesian puppeteers, as they will take
you to the real unique Indonesian culture.
Taking place in some different venues in Bandung,
this festival guides you to explore some important
and interesting places in Bandung all at once. The
venues of the event for 2012 session include the
area of Jalan Braga, Toko You, some universities
such as Universitas Padjajaran, Institut Teknologi
Nasional, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia and
Universitas Kristen Maranatha. Several museums
and malls are also included; Museum Konferensi
Asia Afrika (Asia-Africa conference museum),
Museum Sri Baduga, Cihampelas Walk, Paris van
Java and Bandung Indah Plaza.
Come to this grand-international Wayang festival
at the beginning of July, and then it will give you
the experience of authentic Indonesian heritage
atmosphere that you will never regret. Bandung
Wayang Festival promises you the unforgettable
cultural shows in the world.
www.bandungwayangfestival.net
“Taking place in some
different venues in
Bandung, this festival
guides you to
explore some
important and
interesting places in
Bandung all at once.”
The Puppeter (Dalang)
Gunungan
Semar, Petruk, Gareng and Bagong
The Wooden Puppet

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WHERE TO
Near Braga and Museum
Konferensi Asia Afrika
Aston Braga
Hotel & Residence
Jl. Braga No. 99 – 101
P: +6222 844 60000
E:info@AstonBraga.com
Grand Royal Panghegar
Jl. Merdeka No. 2
P: +6222 423 2286
F: +6222 4231 583
Hotel Kedaton
Jl. Suniaraja No. 14
P: +6222 421 9898
+6222 423 9944
Vue Pallace
Jl. Otista No. 3
P: +6222 426 6288
Naripan Hotel
P: +6222 420 7009
F: +6222 423 8912
P: +6222 423 1631
Sayov Homann
Bidakara Hotel
Jl. Asia Afrika No. 112
P: +6222 423 2244
F: +6222 423 6187
E: savoy@bdg.centrin.net.id
Near Universitas Pendidikan
Indonesia, Cihampelas Walk,
Paris van Java and Bandung
Indah Plaza
Casa d’ Ladera
P: +6222 2012491 / 2007202
Cipaku Indah
Jl. Cipaku II No. 2
P: +6222 201 0220
F: +6222 201 0223
Hotel Enhaii
P: +6222 2011797
W: www.enhaii-hotels.com
Caryota Hotel
Jl. Sukajadi No. 169
P: +6222 203 2581
Banana Inn
P: +6222 200 5479
F: +6222 200 5489
E: admin@banana-inn.com
W: http://www.banana-inn.com
Gumilang Regency
P: +6222 201 2618
F: +6222 201 2612
DOS
AND
DON’TS
1. Bring a camera/video camera to capture some
interesting objects that you find.
2. Bring a cap/hat and sunglasses. Not all the venues
of the event are indoor condition. You may need those
things if the sunlight distracts you to enjoy the shows.
3. Pay attention to the latest event schedule if you
do not want to miss the particular shows.
4. Join some workshops, especially the drawing one.
1. Put heavy stuffs in your backpack or else. You’ll get a backache after visiting the festival.
2. Be shy to ask somebody if you need their help. Indonesian people are welcome and friendly
to everyone.
3. Forget your bottled water. It may be difficult to get the nearest mini shops.
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STAY

Sensa Hotel
Jl. Cihampelas No. 160
P: +6222 820 6244
F: +6222 206 1030
E: reservation@sensahotel.com
Sukajadi Hotel
P: +6222 203 3888
F: +6222 203 4020
E: info@sukajadihotel.com
Aston Tropicana Hotel
P: +6222 203 0101
F: +6222 203 6622
W: http://www.astontropicana.com
Fave Hotel
P: +6222 203 0300
E: cihampelasinfo@favehotel.com
Amaris Hotel
P: +6222 820 62688
F: +6222 820 62689
E: cihampelas.bandung@amarishotel.
com
Hyatt Regency
Jl. Sumatera No. 51
P: +6222 421 1234
F: +6222 4210380
E: bandung.regency@hyatt.com
Anggrek Shopping Hotel
Jl. LL. RE. Martadinata No 15
P: +6222 426 0868
F: +6222 420 0649
E: reservation@anggrekhotel.com
Near
Universitas
Padjajaran and Toko You
De’Quer Hotel
P: +6222 250 3536
Hotel Geulis
P: +6222 250 7777
Hotel Wisma Dago
P: +6222 250 1356
Royal Dago Hotel
P: +6222 250 2200
P: +6222 250 5111

The Jayakarta
Phone: +6222 250 588
Near
Universitas Kristen
Maranatha
Garden Permata Hotel
Jl. Lemah Neundeut No. 7
P: +6222 201 1000
F: +6222 201 5667
E:
pr@gardenpermatahotel.com
The Majesty Hotel
Jl. Surya Sumantri No. 91
P: +6222 200 2485
F: +6222 201 5438
Topas Galeria Hotel
Jl.Dr. Djunjunan No. 153
P: +6222 602 0505
F: +6222 602 0440
E: topas@topas-hotel.com
The Cherry Homes Hotel
Jl. Babakan Jeruk IV No. 37
P: +6222 202 1628
Fax: +6222 200 0598
E:
marketing@cherry-homes.net
Ilos Hotel
Jl. Babakan Jeruk III No. 37
P: +6222 202 0764
Gemilang Hotel
P: +6222 201 5003
V Hotel
Jl. Terusan Sutami III
P: +6222 2006 789
Vio Hotel
Jl. Dr. Djundjunan No. 154
P: +6222 8777 5061
Near Museum Sri Baduga
Grand Pasundan Hotel
Jl. Peta No. 147-149
P: +6222 604 3135

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WHERENear Braga and Museum
Konferensi Asia Afrika
Bebek Garang
Jl. Braga No. 34
Phone: +62 22 420 9835
@BebekGarang
Roempoet
Jl. Braga No. 80
Phone: +6222 423 6206
The Sugarush
Jl. Braga No. 83
Phone: +6222 423 6618
@Sugarush_bdg
Momiji
Jl. Braga No. 64
Phone: +6222 420 3786
L’aquila
Jl. Braga No. 103
Phone: +6222 423 1943
The Kiosk Food Market
Braga City Walk,
G Floor unit 56, Jl. Braga No.
99-101
Phone: +62 22 84468200
@TheKiosk
Braga Café
Jl. Braga No. 15
Phone: +62 22 60808777
@BragaCafe
Braga Permai
Jl. Braga No. 58
Phone: +62 22 4233778
Wendy’s
Braga City Walk,
G Floor unit 01,
Jl. Braga No. 99-101
Phone: +62 22 8446 0044
Braga Huis
Jl. Braga No. 47
@BragaHuis
Imperial Restaurant
Jl. Braga No. 121
Phone: +62 22 423 3291
Mie Reman
Jl. Braga No. 36
@Mie_Reman
Bandung Suki
Jl. Braga No. 70
Phone: +62 22 420 7452
@BandungSuki
Near Universitas Pendidikan
Indonesia, Cihampelas Walk,
Paris van Java and Bandung
Indah Plaza
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Phone: +6222 201 1557
Mamink Daeng Tata’s Rib
Phone: +6222 201 2109
Suis Butcher
Phone: +6222 201 3772
@SUISButcher
My Little Kitchen
Aussie Steak and Burger
Phone: +62 22 204 1141
www.mylkrestaurant.com
Holland Bakery
Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 119A
Phone: +62 22 203 6675
Ma Uneh
Sundanese Cuisine
Phone: +62 22 201 1959
Brussels Spring
Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 49-51
Phone: +62 22 203 2202
Bebek Goreng H. Slamet
Phone: +6222 204 0721
Waroeng
Steak and Shake
Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 170 F
Phone: +6222 203 8481
@waroengsteak
Giggle Box
Jl. Karangsari No. 1
Phone: +6222 203 3453
Many food courts and
restaurants are available
in Cihampelas Walk,
Paris van Java and
Bandung Indah Plaza
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TO EAT

All the venues of this festival are located in the area that
are easy to reach. However, getting around is not that
quick and easy because the traffic is heavy in several busy
spots. These venues can be reached by public transporta-
tion, like Angkot. The most efficient choice is Taxi. Since
it will serve you directly to the venue of the event, the
average fare is quite cheap. It ranges from Rp. 20,000 –
Rp. 50,000 (US$ 2-5).
TES“In order to welcome the
International Wayang
Festival in 2013, this event
seems to be made as a good
welcoming event to heat the
following moment. We can see
anything, especially about the
development and creation in the
area of Puppet show.”
- Kompas.com
N. Sobari,
Head ofTourism and Culture Department of West Java
HOW TO
TIMO
NIAL
Near Universitas Padjadjaran
Reds Dipo
Phone: +6222 7023 3461
@redsdipothebest
Dapur Bebek
@dapurbebekresto
Bebek van Java
Jl. Dipati Ukur No. 5A
Phone: +6222 7035 3582
@BebekVanJava
Toko You
Jl. Hasanuddin No. 12
Phone: +6222 250 3332
Mie Reman
Jl. Teuku Umar No. 6A
Phone: +6285 7224 42447
@mie_reman
Bebek Ali Borromeus
Jl. Hasanuddin
(In front of the south gate of
St. Borromeus Hospital)
Ngopi Doeloe
Jl. Hasanuddin No. 12
Phone: +6222 251 4601
Near Universitas Kristen
Maranatha
Terazza Cafe
Phone: +6222 251 2321
Rooftop Cafe
Phone: +6222 7397 0009
Eye to Eye Dining Cafe
Phone: +6222 2013 353
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[Angklung Orchestra Festival]
The Sounds of Bamboo Blends in Your Ears

54
Festival
Paduan
Angklung
[Angklung
Orchestra
Festival]
H
aving an eager to show the ability of
playing Angklung1
and to improve the
quality, the students community of
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) who
has the same interest in a Sundanese tradi-
tional music instrument, Angklung, regularly
presents “Festival Paduan Angklung” in the
period of July to December of the odd-num-
bered year.
Having already existed for more than a
decade, the festival always presents different
themes each year. The 2009’s theme was “An-
gklung in Classic”. In 2011, they held “Sounds
of Indonesian Heritage: Know It, Love It,
Revive It” as the theme to be highlighted. As
the implementation of the theme, the choice
of songs both for the competition and for the
concert consisted of the Indonesian songs
such as, Sarinande, Telaga Biru, Ibu Kita Kar-
tini, Aryati, Jali-jali, Keroncong Kemayoran, Ati
Raja, Indonesia Tanah Pusaka and so on.
1
Angklung is a traditional musical instrument from West Java that made of Bamboo. As a traditional musical
instrument, Angklung usually has five tones known as Salendro and Pelog. In 1938, Daeng Soetigna modi-
fied the traditional Angklung tones into western tones, so it could play songs in general.
Angklung and the old cello
JULY - DECEMBER
@ Aula Barat of Institut Teknologi Bandung

“
The festival is actually built in the form
of national competition for several dif-
ferent categories (Elementary School,
Junior High School, High School, Uni-
versity, and community). This festival is
an event to appreciate the harmony of
this traditional music instrument that is
made of bamboo. Through this festival,
you can feel the taste of the combina-
tion between traditional and modern
music delivered with both diatonic and
pentatonic tones. In other words, the
musical instrument is traditional, but
the different kinds of Angklung can be
used to play each traditional song with
pentatonic tone and all general songs
which use the diatonic tone.
This three-day festival begins from the
opening ceremony which will present
the two main shows: “Appreciating An-
gklung Performance” and “Interactive
Angklung Performance”. “Appreciating Angklung
Performance” is the recital showed by the new
member of the Keluarga Paduan Angklung (KPA).
This part of the event is made to show the ability
of KPA’s new member. Besides that, it is made to
light up the spirit of the new members in the form
of a show composition. Then, in the Interactive
Angklung Performance you will be given a chance
to play Angklung. A selected conductor will guide
you to play Angklung. Do not be afraid to try it.
Usually the songs are not the complicated ones.
Just try to play Angklung together with all the
audiences and the big family of KPA. How proud
of you! You can be part of this concert!
The main event of this festival is about the compe-
tition of Angklung orchestra. It is held for the first
two days. Angklung performance by the partici-
pants in this festival becomes unique because
they get the experience of excitement to combine
this traditional music instrument with several
supporting music instruments such as Guitar,
Piano, and Percussion. Each group of participant
plays 3 songs that consist of 1 compulsory song,
1 optional song arranged by the participant, and
1 optional song that is provided by the organizing
committee. Daeng Soetigna, the founder of Ang-
klung, arranges the latter.
After the 13th show has been held, the clos-
ing concert of this biennially festival is the most
awaiting show to see. It is the precious moment
to reflect and express the love for their cultural
heritage and the hard works for moths for their
best performance. On this last day, the winners of
each category will represent their best perfor-
mance to all of the audience in a hall. Lastly, the
performance from KPA will lead you to the feeling
of the real Indonesian heritage that indulges your
heart with harmony of bamboo musical instru-
ment. In 2011, Indonesia Pusaka and Kemenangan
Hati were the songs that are presented. Because
this moment is a combination of the best perfor-
mances, the admission fee for this day is a bit
more expensive than the two days before, around
Rp. 20.000-Rp. 40.000.
www.fpa.itb.ac.id
“The musical instru-
ment is traditional,
but the different
kinds of Angklung
can be used to play
each traditional song
with pentatonic tone
and all general songs
which use the
diatonic tone.”
Children are playing Angklung
Appreciating Angklung Performance

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DOS AND DON’TS
WHERE TO STAY
1. Never leave your own camera/video camera to capture or record some interesting mo
ments that you find.
2. Join the workshop of making Angklung to enrich your knowledge; the chance of joining this
workshop is rare, isn’t it?
1. Make a noise while the shows is running, because it may distract the performers and/or the
other audiences.
2. Smoke in the concert area.
3. Leave your trash inside the concert hall.
The Kartifah
Phone: +6222 250 4237
Fax: +6222 250 5930
Hotel Geulis
Phone: +6222 250 7777
Hotel Wisma Dago
Phone: +6222 250 1356
De’Quer Hotel
Phone: +6222 250 3536
Phone: +6222 250 5111
The Jayakarta
Phone: +6222 250 5888
Sheraton Hotel and Tower
Phone: +6222 250 0303
Fax: +6222 250 0301
Scarlet Dago Hotel
Jl. Siliwangi No. 5 Dago
Phone: +6222 250 0300
Royal Dago Hotel
Phone: +6222 250 2200

Puspa Kencana Hotel
Jl. Siliwangi No. 10
Phone: +6222 250 2599
56

WHERE
HOW TOInstitut Teknologi Bandung is easily reached
in several different routes. Located in the
northern Bandung, the venue can be reached
by using Taxi, Ojek (motorcycle taxi), Angkot (a
mini van public transportation) or even on foot.
Most of the recommended hotels are quite far
from the venue. The one, which is quite near-
by, is Hotel Geulis. If you come from Sheraton
Hotel, The Jayakarta, and The Kartifah, you
can take an Angkot with the sign of the route
Warung Pasta
Jl. Ganesha No. 3
Phone: +62 22 250 0416
@WarungPastaBDG
Mc Donald’s
Phone: 14045 (Delivery Service)
Bebek Ali Borromeus
Jl. Hasannudin
In front of the south gate of
St. Borromeus Hospital
Café Halaman
Jl. Taman Sari No. 92
Phone: +62 22 251 2530
Tree House Café
Jl. Hasannudin No. 5
Phone: +6222 253 3648
@treehousebdg
Kantin Salman
Jl. Ganesha No. 7
Phone: +62 22 250 7675
Toko You
Phone: +6222 7042 8812
www.toko-you.com
Lumpia Semarang
Jl. Badak Singa No. 21
Phone: +62 22 250 453
Angkringan ITB
(Javanese-styled
Street Food)
Jl. Ganesha
In front of the main gate of
ITB
“Dago-Kalapa” or “Dago-Abdul Muis” on its top.
The Angkots come in dark green color. Only by
Rp. 2.000, they can drive you until the T-junction
of Jalan Dayang Sumbi. Just go down from that
street and the venue gate is in front of you.
If you are staying in Scarlet Dago Hotel, you
can grab your meal first at Mc Donald’s which
is located in front of the hotel, then take the
opposite way to Jalan Sumur Bandung which
leads you to the north gate of the venue.
“This is the festival that offers you the
sounds of nature which comes from
bamboo. Indonesia must be proud of it”
Handiman Diratmasasmita,
the expertise in the making of Angklung
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Braga FestivalCelebrating the Anniversary of The City

60
W
hen you notice the Avenue des
Champs-Elysees, the most prestig-
ious avenue in Paris, Bandung has
Jalan Braga, the most famous street
that has become the center of attraction. Jalan
Braga is a small street in downtown Bandung and
it was famous for its nickname “De meest Europ-
eessche winkle straat van Indie” which means the
European leading area of shopping around Dutch-
Indies. Being well known as the icon of Bandung,
it is lined with chic cafés, boutiques, restaurants,
pastry shops and now there are some hotels with
excellent services. The art deco architecture of
the surrounding buildings somehow brings people
who pass it to the ambiance of a European city.
It also harks people back to the fact that Bandung
was built in the era of Dutch colonialism, remind-
ing them to the historical values that cannot be
separated from the buildings. Because of these
potential attractions among locals and tourists,
Jalan Braga is selected to become a place to
conduct the annual local festival of art and culture
called “Braga Festival”.
The uniqueness of Bandung can be seen from
the variety of things in this festival. Communi-
ties, fashion, art, culture, and food coming from
Bandung become the attractions for people
outside Bandung. Once you visit this festival that
is usually held at the end of the year (September-
December), you will find yourself in the middle
of the exhibitions, art performances, bazaars,
workshops, parades and all activities concerned
with art and culture.
Here you can find performances not only in
modern art performances, but also in the con-
BRAGA
FestivalSEPTEMBER
@ Jalan Braga, Jalan Cikapundung
The Dance in the Parade
The Painter
Courtesy of Forum Estetika Kota Bandung

“
temporary art developed from a combination of
traditional art and modern art. You can also join
several interesting workshops such as drawing
and playing Karinding (Sundanese traditional music
instruments).
Grab the entire wonderful experience offered in
this festival, and watch the traditional art shows
originally from Indonesia such as: Topeng Dance,
Jaipongan, Ketuk Tilu and Bajidoran. Braga Festival
also features Wayang Golek (Sundanese wooden
puppet show), Tarawangsa, Angklung, Rampak
Kendang, Calung and Karinding performance and
Pencak Silat (Sundanese martial art). You can also
set your eyes on the modern art like photography,
Indie bands festival, Indie film shows, Magician
shows, fashion shows and modern dance by
communities of Bandung. Moreover, under the
contemporary art, you can have different atmos-
phere while watching the musical poetry reading,
theatrical shows, and percussion performances.
Although Braga Festival presents different themes
every year, the mission of this festival is the same,
that is to keep the art and culture of Bandung and
its surroundings exist among people, and to be
known by the world.
This three-day festival is held along the area of Ja-
lan Braga (Braga Panjang, Braga Pendek and part
of Jalan Cikapundung). There, you can then enjoy
not only the art and culture show, but also many
art deco-heritage buildings around.
www.bragafestival.com
“You can then en-
joy not only the art
and culture show,
but also many
art deco-heritage
buildings around.”
Celempung
An Old Woman and Masks

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DOS AND DON’TS
1. Bring your own camera/video camera to capture some interesting things that you find.
2. Bring a cap/hat and sunglasses. Since the festival takes place outdoor, you may need
those things when the sunlight distracts you to enjoy the shows.
3. Use comfortable footwear as you will walk around the festival areas.
4. Prepare local currency rupiahs before you are off to the festival. Bring enough rupiahs
will not make you regret, since you will find some interesting things to buy.
5. Be precautious of your belongings since you will be among the crowds.
1. Bring unnecessary stuff in your bag or you will get back pain after visiting the festival.
2. Since the festival will be in a crowded place, do not bring too much cash or any other
valuable things. You may not know that there may be some pickpockets around you.
Aston Braga Hotel & Residence
Jl. Braga No. 99 – 101
Phone: +6222 844 60000
Email:info@AstonBraga.com
Grand Royal Panghegar
Jl. Merdeka No. 2
Phone: +6222 423 2286
Fax: +6222 4231 583
Hotel Kedaton
Jl. Suniaraja No. 14
Phone: +6222 421 9898
+6222 423 9944
Vue Pallace
Jl. Otista No. 3
Phone: +6222 426 6288
Bebek Garang
Jl. Braga No. 34
Phone: +62 22 420 9835
@BebekGarang
Roempoet
Jl. Braga No. 80
Phone: +6222 423 6206
Naripan Hotel
Phone: +6222 420 7009
Fax: +6222 423 8912
Phone: +6222 423 1631
Sayov Homann Bidakara Hotel
Phone: +6222 423 2244
Email: savoy@bdg.centrin.net.id
The Sugarush
Jl. Braga No. 83
Phone: +6222 423 6618
@Sugarush_bdg
Momiji
Jl. Braga No. 64
Phone: +6222 420 3786
WHERE
WHERE
TO EAT
62
TO STAY

Do you stay quite far from
Braga? Using Taxi is the best
choice, since it offers safety
and comfort for your trip. See
the list of Taxi services in
the Transportation Services
in page 73. If you stay in the
area of Bandung the fare from
one place to another is around
Rp. 20.000
“Braga is not only the icon
of Bandung, but also the
part of the myth and story
of Bandung. Braga Festival
is the moment of cultural
movement, cultural politics,
cultural economy, and spir-
itual culture.” - Ngabaraga
Tisna Sanjaya,
A painter and sculpturer
The Kiosk Food Market
Braga City Walk,
G Floor unit 56,
Phone: +62 22 84468200
L’aquila
Jl. Braga No. 103
Phone: +6222 423 1943
Braga Café
Jl. Braga No. 15
Phone: +62 22 60808777
@BragaCafe
Wendy’s
Braga City Walk,
G Floor unit 01
Phone: +62 22 84460044
Braga Permai
Jl. Braga No. 58
Phone: +62 22 4233778
Braga Huis
Jl. Braga No. 47
@BragaHuis
Bandung Suki
Jl. Braga No. 70
Phone: +62 22 420 7452
@BandungSuki
Imperial Restaurant
Jl. Braga No. 121
Phone: +62 22 423 3291
Mie Reman
Jl. Braga No. 36
@Mie_Reman
If you stay in the hotels around Braga, walk-
ing is the best choice to reach the venue,
as it is within a walking distance. The area
of Jalan Braga is the area of Bandung’s old
town that the old buildings around are kept.
You can enjoy the view around the story
of the old Bandung. Try to take Becak, a
traditional cycle rickshaw that you can find
near the Braga-Lembong junction to go back
to the hotel.
HOW TO
TESTIMONIAL
“Braga Festival is one of
the tourism agendas in
West Java, and the area
of Braga always becomes
the heritage we keep the
originality” - Detik
DedeYusuf,
the vice governor of West Java
GET
THERE

PASAR SENI[The Art Market]
The Exhibition of Artistic Creativities
and Scientific Creations

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PASAR SENI
[The Art
Market]
I
f you are looking for art exhibitions or perfor-
mances, Pasar Seni [The Art Market] has it all. The
event offers many interesting art performances
that can be enjoyed starting from the wide range
of musical performances, traditional and contempo-
rary art performances, to dance shows. Here also,
you can find many artists who show their creations
at the exhibition booths and some decorated spots
around the venues. Hundreds of booths sell unique
and interesting goods that are mostly handmade. Be
ready to explore all interesting spots in this event.
You cannot afford even to miss a single booth, for
Pasar Seni is held once in four to five years. While
visiting this mega event, you do not need to worry
for food, because there are many stands that sell
various food, snacks, and beverages.
This big event is hosted by the students of Faculty
of Art and Design of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
and around 10,000 people come to this event each
time. In the previous period, Pasar Seni was not a
regular event, because the artists worked depend-
ing on their mood, so they couldn’t work with a cer-
tain schedule. Consequently, once this event is held,
people come with full of enthusiasm to see what is
happening there. Thousands of people came there,
and what the student of ITB expected became true.
They really want to break the paradigm of the art
that is mostly known as the expensive thing. They
want everyone to be able to appreciate art without
a thought like “entering the gallery is too luxurious”.
This celebration is actually aimed to make the art
itself closer to people.
In October 2010, Pasar Seni was held for the tenth
time after its debut in 1972. From the beginning,
the event had been featured with many attractions.
Playing Karinding
Making Porcelain
OCTOBER
@ Institut Teknologi Bandung

“
Since the hosts of this event were
students of a technological institute, you
will find the elements of technology in
several attractions such as the Vibrator
Room attraction where you can experi-
ence the earthquake simulator and Zone
of No Network Coverage. In this zone,
you will lose your cell-phone signal in the
area of that venue. If you want to know
why, just ask them. They will tell you
how it works. Yes, you not only can ap-
preciate the art, but also learn something
new in this event.
Many of the paintings, sculptures, and
statues made by distinguished artists
are shown here. In the exhibition, the
art goods are also for sale. Collectors
come to this event to grab their favorite
artist’s masterpiece. In the 2010 event,
the paintings of Jeihan Sukmantoro and
Sunaryo were the most awaited by some
collectors. You not only can see the fine
art paintings of those artists, but also the
works of many other artists around Indo-
nesia as well as from around the world
such as USA, Malaysia, and Germany.
Pasar Seni is usually held down in the
area of ITB. Since the institution is the
largest institute in Bandung, you do not
need to worry about the space to be
explored. They provide wide area for the
event as well as places just for you to sit
down and have a rest under the bushy
trees.
Be ready for the unpredictable. You will
be trapped in the crowd. Thousands
of the visitors come from other cities.
Almost all the areas of the district are
packed with people and congested with
motor vehicles. This is a rare moment
when the pieces of art are not only
exhibited, but also for sale in very low
price. This is also the moment of ITB
students to expose their artistic creative
scientific creations to the world.
“If you are looking for art
exhibitions or performanc-
es, Pasar Seni has it all.”
Handmade Stuffs
Guess What?

68
DOS AND DON’TS
WHERE TO STAY
1. Buy something! This rare art festival sells kinds of artworks cheaply.
2. Never leave your own camera/video camera to capture some interesting moment that
you find.
3. Try some foods that is sold by the food fender around.
1. Bring too much unnecessary stuff in your bag or you’ll get back pain after visiting the
festival.
2. Leave your trash not in a dust bin around the venue.
The Kartifah
Phone: +6222 250 4237
Fax: +6222 250 5930
Hotel Geulis
Phone: +6222 250 7777
Hotel Wisma Dago
Phone: +6222 250 1356
De’Quer Hotel
Phone: +6222 250 3536
Phone: +6222 250 5111
The Jayakarta
Phone: +6222 250 5888
Sheraton Hotel and Tower
Phone: +6222 250 0303
Fax: +6222 250 0301
Scarlet Dago Hotel
Jl. Siliwangi No. 5 Dago
Phone: +6222 250 0300
Royal Dago Hotel
Phone: +6222 250 2200

Puspa Kencana Hotel
Jl. Siliwangi No. 10
Phone: +6222 250 2599
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WHERE
HOW TOInstitut Teknologi Bandung is easily reached
in several different routes. Located in the
northern Bandung, the venue can be reached
by using Taxi, Ojek (motorcycle taxi), Angkot (a
mini van public transportation) or even on foot.
Most of the recommended hotels are quite far
from the venue. The one, which is quite near-
by, is Hotel Geulis. If you come from Sheraton
Hotel, The Jayakarta, and The Kartifah, you
can take an Angkot with the sign of the route
Warung Pasta
Jl. Ganesha No. 3
Phone: +62 22 250 0416
@WarungPastaBDG
Mc Donald’s
Phone: 14045 (Delivery Service)
Bebek Ali Borromeus
Jl. Hasannudin
In front of the south gate of
St. Borromeus Hospital
Café Halaman
Phone: +62 22 251 2530
Tree House Café
Phone: +6222 253 3648
@treehousebdg
Kantin Salman
Jl. Ganesha No. 7
Phone: +62 22 250 7675
Toko You
Phone: +6222 7042 8812
www.toko-you.com
Lumpia Semarang
Jl. Badak Singa No. 21
Phone: +62 22 250 453
Angkringan ITB
(Javanese-styled
Street Food)
Jl. Ganesha
In front of the main gate of
ITB
“Dago-Kalapa” or “Dago-Abdul Muis” on its top.
The Angkots come in dark green color. Only by
Rp. 2.000, they can drive you until the T-junction
of Jalan Dayang Sumbi. Just go down from that
street and the venue gate is in front of you.
If you are staying in Scarlet Dago Hotel, you
can grab your meal first at Mc Donald’s which
is located in front of the hotel, then take the
opposite way to Jalan Sumur Bandung which
leads you to the north gate of the venue.
“Pasar Seni is the moment to show off
the artists’ creativities inspired by the
simplicity of daily life and collaborated
with the variety of knowledge aspects.”
- Republika
Tisna Sanjaya, a Painter
TESTIMONIAL
TO EAT
GET THERE

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OTHER
GREAT EVENTS TO GO
Pop Singer Festival
ITB Fair
PR Music on Weekend
Konser Angklung Padaeng
(Angklung Padaeng Concert)
Helarfest
(Creative-art andTraditional art Festival)
Pagelaran Musik Bambu
(The Exhibition of Musical Bamboo Instruments)
Festival Dalang Bocah
(Festival of Kid Puppeteer)
Gunungan International Mask and Puppet Festival
Weekly Cultural Event at Dago Car Free Day area
Kemilau Nusantara
(Traditional Arts Exhibition and Parade)
West Java Classical Dance Festival
Alimpaido
(Traditional Game Festival)
Pasanggiri Mojang Jajaka
(West Java’s Ambassador )
Bandung Drums Day
Cikapundung Festival
Kickfest
(Exhibition and Bazaar of Local Clothing, Culinary and Indie Band)

TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
Being the capital city of West Java, it is easy to reach Bandung.You can
get to Bandung by land or air transportation. For those who come from
the area around West Java, you may use several options of land trans-
portation such as, bus, shuttle bus, travel coaches, train or a private car;
and, for those who stay far away from Bandung, you may take either
international or domestic flight to Bandung international airport, Husein
Sastranegara.
LandTransportation
If you come from the surrounding area of West Java such as Jakarta or
Banten, using land transportation can be a good option. Beside the low
budget, you can have a few stops over several exciting spots along the
way to Bandung. If you come from Jakarta, you may choose the way
through Puncak Pass, the area of mountainous highland in Bogor.This
spot has a nice atmosphere of the green hills and tea plantation. How-
ever, if you have limited time, you can simply choose the faster way
through Cipularang toll road. It also provides you beautiful scenery of tea
plantation, rice fields, and rock-cliff area in some sectors as well as great
rest areas.
If you choose the toll road from Jakarta, the normal time estimation to
reach Bandung is about 3 hours. Meanwhile, if you take the way through
Puncak Pass-Bogor, you will arrive in Bandung in about 4-5 hours. How-
ever, in case on weekend, the traffic is crowded, so you should prepare
your time 2-3 hours longer than the normal one.
You can reach the city either way by bus, a private car, or a shuttle bus.
The buses from several bus stations in Jakarta will drive you to Leuwi

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Panjang, the name for bus station in Bandung. Meanwhile, the shuttle
busses from Jakarta to Bandung provide its service to several center
points in Bandung such as Pasteur, Cihampelas and Cipaganti. So, which
service suits you?
Are you from the east of Java Island? Don’t worry, it is easy for you to
choose the railway schedule.There are Argo Wilis,Turangga and Mutiara
SelatanTrain that have daily schedule from Gubeng in Surabaya. If you
start your trip from Malang, you can use Malabar train from Kotabaru
Station to reach Bandung.Then, Lodaya Pagi and Lodaya Malam have
daily schedule from Solo Balapan Station in Solo. Meanwhile, a number
of Harinas are operated daily to serve your travelling experience from Se-
marang. Just find out the proper schedule that suits you in the train sta-
tions in that city. It is also possible for you to reach Bandung from Jakarta
(Gambir and Jatinegara) by Argo Parahyangan. Just have a seat for only
Rp. 55,000 then you can enjoy your 3 hours trip to Bandung.
AirTransportation
What if you live far away from Bandung? Eventhough the cost of the
transport is quite expensive; using air transportation will be more effec-
tive. Air transportation services will fly you faster rather than land trans-
portation.There are several choices of international and domestic flights
with the variety of price range.You can get Bandung from Bali, Surabaya,
Medan, Batam and several surrounding countries like Singapore and
Kuala Lumpur. Husein Sastranegara is the international airport located in
the center of Bandung. From the airport you can either use a taxi or ang-
kot (minvan public transport), and it takes you half an hour to one hour to
get to the theatre depending on the traffic.
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Blue Bird
Jl. Ters. Buah Batu No. 194
Phone: +6222 756 1234
Jl. Cipagalo No. 194-A
Phone: +6222 756 0600
Putra
Komplek Marga Asih Indah
Jl. Nilem 2 Blok J1. No. 10.
Phone: +6222 540 5010
Cipaganti Taxi Max
Jl. Gatot Subroto No. 94.
Phone: +6222 731 9498
+6222 700 7000
4848 Taxi
Jl. Suniaraja Timur No. 39
Phone: +6222 4234848
Gemah Ripah
Jl. Gudang Selatan No. 22
Phone: +62 22 4217070
Borobudur or
Bandung Raya Taxi
Jl. Setiabudhi No. 117
Phone: +6222 2014018
Paripurna Taxi
Jl. Bali No. 6
Phone: +6222 4201000
Rina Rini Taxi
Jl. Sudirman No. 561 B
Phone: +6222 70511111
Centris Taxi
Jl. Soekarno-Hatta No.606-A
Phone: +6222 751 2100
Kota Kembang
Jl. Kiaracondong No. 338
Phone: +6222 7312312
Top Taxi
Jl. Anggrek No. 35
Phone: +6222 7203713
Tirta Taxi
Jl. Dursasana No. 18
Phone: +6222 6037737
Astra Rent A Car
Jl. Soekarno Hatta No. 515-A
Phone: +6222 4234 4333
Jl. Soekarno Hatta No. 811
Phone: +6222 7801 715
Agung Rental Car
Jl. Sekemerak No. 191
Phone: +6222 7217 188
Arisia Rental Car
Jl. Gegerkalong Tengah No.
27
Phone: +6222 2021 830
Bug Rental Car
Jl. Turangga Barat III No. 9
Phone: +6222 7308 764
Bike Auto Rent and Travel
Jl. Srimolek No. 6
+6222 7070 7618
Dago Travel and Rental Car
Jl. Dago Pakar Permai No. 9
Phone: +6222 7036 2090
Daras Car Rental
Jl. Merkuri Selatan No. 27
Margahayu
Phone: +6222 7562 324
Dhila Armada
Jl. Dago Timur No. 24A
Phone: +6222 2510 815
Dirgantara
Jl. Lamping No. 7
Phone: +6222 2035 050
Gatra Rental Car
Jl. Pacuan Kuda No. 9
+6222 7208 915
Lysan Rent Cars
Komp. Mitra Dago Panyawangan
BII/11
Phone: +6222 7217 070
Rahayu Rental Car
Jl. Paledang No. 346
Phone: +6222 6079 086
V Rent
Jl. Mars Selatan VI No. 21
Phone: +6222 7561 079
Vamily Rent Car
Jl. Sarijadi Blok 9/104
Phone: +6222 2000 292
TAXIS
CARRENTALs

74 $
BANKSAND
MONEY CHANGERS
Standard Chartered Bank
Phone: +6222 424 1944
Fax: +6222 4260926
Paskal Hyper Square
Blok A No. 1
Phone: +6222 8606 0680
Fax: +6222 8606 0928
Bank Chinatrust
Phone: +6222 730 5900
Fax: +6222 730 8878
Commonwealth Bank
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 91 D
Ruko Capitol Plaza
Phone: +6222 422 0455
Fax: +6222 4222 0456
Jl. Buah Batu No. 202
Phone: +6222 730 9699
Fax: +6222 730 5397
Citibank
Jl. Asia Afrika No. 133-137
Phone: +6222 420 9999
Phone: +6222 420 9999
HSBC
Wisma HSBC
Phone: +6222 426 7300
ANZ
Jl. Ir. H Juanda No. 7-10
Phone: +6222 500 269
Jl. Jawa No. 1
PO. BOX 1889
Phone: 500 269
Rabobank
Jl. ABC No. 17
Braga – Sumurbandung
Phone: +6222 420 7092
Fax: +6222 426 3451
Jl. Aceh No. 42
Phone: +6222 423 5761
Fax: +622 421 6615
Jl. Dr. Djundjunan No. 107
Phone: +6222 607 0797
Fax: +6222 603 7815
DBS Bank
Tamansari
Phone: +6222 427 1100
Golden Money Changer
Phone: +6222 250 1817
Jl. Otto Iskandar Dinata No.
180
Phone: +6222 423 3315
Restu Valuta Mas
Jl. Cihampelas No. 288A
Phone: +6222 203 5151
Aria Jaya Lestari
Jl. Merdeka No. 5
Phone: +6222 422 2615
Central Money Changer
Jl. Cibadak No. 60
Phone: +6222 423 3023
Daya Mutiara Asia
Jl. Otto Iskandar Dinata No.
429
Phone: +6222 520 5963
Dwipa Mulia
Jl. Lengkong Kecil No. 19B
Phone: +6222 423 2606
Dolarindo
Phone: +6222 204 0808
Provaluta Mas
Phone: +6222 203 2370
Aneka Artha Mas
Jl. Naripan No. 43
Phone: +6222 424 1204
Tidjara Sakurai
Jl. Naripan No. 37
Phone: +6222 420 5712
BANKS
CHANGERS
MONEY
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BANKSAND
MONEY CHANGERS

Sibayak Shop
Jl. Braga No. 56
Phone: +6222 420 2509
Kebun Seni
Bandung’s Zoo
Cupumanik West Java Handycraft
Jl. H. Akbar No. 10
Phone: +6222 423 9456
Mahanagari
Cihampelas Walk – Broadway
Phone: +6222 206 1110
Lukis Bara Api
Paris van Java – Glamour Level
Jl. SUkajadi No. 123
Phone: +6285 8609 79146
http://www.lukisbaraapi.com
Buatan Bandoeng Bagus-Bagus
Paris van Java – Glamour Level
Nu Art Craft Boutique
Jl. Setra Duta Kencana II No. 11
Phone: +6222 201 7815
Sin-Sin Souvenir and Antique Shop
Jl. Braga No. 59
Phone: +6222 423 8547
Pranata
Jl. Raya Cileunyi No. 335 Ujung Berung
Cuero Leather Goods
Jl. Braga No. 89
Phone: +6222 423 1783
Kayoe Art Gallery
Jl. Ir. H Djuanda No. 386
Phone: +6222 253 3515
Jerami Gallery
Jl. Rakata No. 11
Phone: +6222 421 5982
Agape Quilts and Crafts
Phone: +6222 2018 538
Bella Art and Craft Gallery
Jl. Dalem Kaum No. 77 Cikawao
Phone: +6222 420 6551
Griya Seni Popo Iskandar
Phone: +6222 2014 770
Goong Fine Art Gallery
Jl. Dr. Otten No. 20
Phone: +6222 4239 305
Padi Art Ground Gallery
Jl. Ir. H Djuanda No. 329
Phone: +6222 2504 578
Ki Sunda Art Gallery and Art House
Jl. Cikutra Barat No. 119
Phone: +6222 2535 333
SOUVENIR
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