Gamelan

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2021
URL: ich.unesco.org/en/RL/01607
Description: Gamelan refers to the traditional Indonesian percussion orchestra and to the set of musical instruments used. The ensemble typically includes xylophones, gongs, gong-chimes, drums, cymbals, string instruments and bamboo flutes. The music is played by men, women and children of all ages, and is typically used in religious rituals and public events. Gamelan is an integral part of Indonesian identity dating back centuries. Transmission is done in formal contexts in primary through to tertiary education and in informal contexts such as within families and during workshops.
Country(ies): Indonesia
© Directorate of Heritage and Culmtural Diplomacy, Indonesia, 2019
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