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'''Ondel-ondel''' is a large puppet figure featured in [[Betawi people|Betawi]] folk performance of [[Jakarta]], [[Indonesia]]. Ondel-ondel is an icon of Jakarta. Ondel-ondel are utilized for livening up festivals or for welcoming guests of honor, usually in pairs. Ondel-ondel is one of a few Indonesian folk performances that has survived modernization and is still being regularly performed. |
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'''Ondel-ondel''' is a form of folk performance using large puppets. It originated from [[Betawi people|Betawi]], [[Indonesia]] and is often performed in festivals. The word ondel-ondel refers to both the performance and the puppet. |
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==The figure== |
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Ondel-ondel, the puppet, is about 2.5 meters tall with ± 80 cm diameter, made of woven bamboo. It is constructed in such a way so that it easily lifted by one person from the inside of the puppet. The puppet is usually dressed in brightly colored garments, and in some occasions, in traditional Betawi clothing. The puppet's mask face is typically made of wood, and the hair from dried [[palm tree]] leaves that have been shredded lengthways. An ondel-ondel can either be of the female or male gender. The wooden mask of the male puppet is traditionally painted red, while the female's is painted white. |
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Ondel-ondel is a hollow figure about 2.5 meters tall and dressed in brightly colored garments which consists of shoulder belt (''kain selempang dada''). The head of ondel-ondel is typically made of wood. Ondel-ondel wears a headdress known as ''kembang kelape'' (coconut's flower) which is made from dried [[coconut]] leaves that have been shredded lengthways and is wrapped with colorful paper. Ondel-ondel are always showcased in pairs of male and female. The male puppet is traditionally has its face painted red, while the female is painted white. The body of ondel-ondel is constructed of bamboo which is relatively light and is lifted by one person from the inside of the puppet. |
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==History== |
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===Archaic and colonial period=== |
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| ⚫ | [[Image:COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Reuzenpoppen Ondel-ondel sieren de straat tijdens het religieuze feest 'selamatan' ter gelegenheid van de inwijding van de nieuwe vleugel van Hotel des Indes Java TMnr 10003392.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right| ondel-ondel performed the of the wing of [[Hotel des Indes (Batavia)|Hotel des Indes]]]] |
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Traditionally, the figure of ondel-ondel was known as ''barongan'', a word derived from [[Barong (mythology)|barong]], a protective spirit that can be found across the animistic [[Austronesia|Austronesian culture]] long before the arrival of Hinduism. The figure was performed around villages to provide protection against calamities or for warding off wandering evil spirits. It was thought as a representation of the ancestors who protecting the village. |
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<ref name="bpad">{{cite web |url=http://jakartapedia.bpadjakarta.net/index.php/Sejarah_Ondel_-_Ondel_Betawi |title=Sejarah Ondel-Ondel Betawi |trans-title=History of Batavian Ondel-Ondel |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2015 |website=Jakartapedia - Ensiklopedia Warga Jakarta |publisher=Badan Perpustakaan dan Arsip Daerah Provinsi DKI Jakarta |access-date=June 17, 2016 |language=Indonesian |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160617005430/http://jakartapedia.bpadjakarta.net/index.php/Sejarah_Ondel_-_Ondel_Betawi |archive-date=June 16, 2016 |quote=}}</ref> |
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The first record of ondel-ondel is probably by British merchant William Scot who noted that ''een reus raksasa'' ("a giant [[Rakshasa]]") was one of the figures included in the procession led by Prince Jayakarta Wijayakrama to celebrate the [[circumcision]] of 10 years old Prince Abdul Mafakhir in year 1605.<ref name="ondel2">{{cite web |url=http://www.jakarta.go.id/v2/news/1990/01/Ondel-ondel#.V2NhRbt96Uk |title=Ondel-ondel |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2015 |website=Jakarta.go.id - Portal Resmi Provinsi DKI Jakarta |publisher=Dinas Komunikasi, Informatika dan Kehumasan Pemprov DKI Jakarta |access-date=June 17, 2016 |language=Indonesian |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160617023837/http://www.jakarta.go.id/v2/news/1990/01/Ondel-ondel |archive-date=June 16, 2016 |quote=}}</ref> |
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Traditionally, ondel-ondel is performed to provide protection against calamities or for warding off wandering evil spirits. It is often thought of as a spiritual representation of the ancestors who safeguard the village residents and their descendants. Although, as of late, ondel-ondel is utilised more for livening up festivals or for welcoming guests of honor. Ondel-ondel is one of only a few Indonesian folk performances that has survived modernisation and is still being regularly performed, while other folk performances are slowly dying out. |
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Up until the [[Dutch East Indies|modern colonial period]], ondel-ondel figure was recorded to have a gruesome facial feature such as large fangs and menacing goggle-eyes, similar with the Balinese [[Barong (mythology)|Barong]] or [[Rangda]] figure. The ondel-ondel was performed on the streets and asked by-passers for opium. When opium was banned in the Dutch East Indies, the ondel-ondel would ask for cigars instead, which is done by placing a cigar on their mouth. During this period, local [[Betawi people]] still believe that ondel-ondel can protect a village against disease such as [[chickenpox]]. Ondel-ondel performance was recorded by American writer [[Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore|E.R. Scidmore]] who visited Batavia in late 19th-century who noted a street performance in form of dances, which could be the ondel-ondel performance.<ref name="bpad"/> |
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The construction of an ondel-ondel must follow a certain ritual. Before the construction of an ondel-ondel, the maker must gives offering in form of incense, [[:id:bunga tujuh rupa|kembang tujuh rupa]], and a rice porridge. The offering was intended to ensure the process of making ondel-ondel is a smooth one and to allow benevolent spirit to enter the figure.<ref name="bpad"/> |
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===Modern custom=== |
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After the independence of Indonesia, the function of ondel-ondel was shifted from a protective spirit figure into an iconic figure of entertainment. Governor of Jakarta [[Ali Sadikin]] (1966-1977), in an attempt to introduce a modern Jakarta, decided to modernize the ondel-ondel by removing some of the gruesome elements and making them more friendly-looking. Around this period, ondel-ondel was made a mascot of Jakarta and were always included in celebratory events such as inauguration of new buildings, welcoming guests of honor, or attending a wedding ceremony. Ondel-ondel performance is then always accompanied with Betawi music such as [[tanjidor]] or [[gambang kromong]].<ref name="bpad"/> |
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==Similar performances== |
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==Reference== |
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Revision as of 10:40, 10 December 2017
Ondel-ondel is a large puppet figure featured in Betawi folk performance of Jakarta, Indonesia. Ondel-ondel is an icon of Jakarta. Ondel-ondel are utilized for livening up festivals or for welcoming guests of honor, usually in pairs. Ondel-ondel is one of a few Indonesian folk performances that has survived modernization and is still being regularly performed.
The musical accompaniment for the ondel-ondel performance varies with regions, occasions and groups of performances.
The figure
Ondel-ondel is a hollow figure about 2.5 meters tall and dressed in brightly colored garments which consists of shoulder belt (kain selempang dada). The head of ondel-ondel is typically made of wood. Ondel-ondel wears a headdress known as kembang kelape (coconut's flower) which is made from dried coconut leaves that have been shredded lengthways and is wrapped with colorful paper. Ondel-ondel are always showcased in pairs of male and female. The male puppet is traditionally has its face painted red, while the female is painted white. The body of ondel-ondel is constructed of bamboo which is relatively light and is lifted by one person from the inside of the puppet.
History
Archaic and colonial period
Traditionally, the figure of ondel-ondel was known as barongan, a word derived from barong, a protective spirit that can be found across the animistic Austronesian culture long before the arrival of Hinduism. The figure was performed around villages to provide protection against calamities or for warding off wandering evil spirits. It was thought as a representation of the ancestors who protecting the village. [1]
The first record of ondel-ondel is probably by British merchant William Scot who noted that een reus raksasa ("a giant Rakshasa") was one of the figures included in the procession led by Prince Jayakarta Wijayakrama to celebrate the circumcision of 10 years old Prince Abdul Mafakhir in year 1605.[2]
Up until the modern colonial period, ondel-ondel figure was recorded to have a gruesome facial feature such as large fangs and menacing goggle-eyes, similar with the Balinese Barong or Rangda figure. The ondel-ondel was performed on the streets and asked by-passers for opium. When opium was banned in the Dutch East Indies, the ondel-ondel would ask for cigars instead, which is done by placing a cigar on their mouth. During this period, local Betawi people still believe that ondel-ondel can protect a village against disease such as chickenpox. Ondel-ondel performance was recorded by American writer E.R. Scidmore who visited Batavia in late 19th-century who noted a street performance in form of dances, which could be the ondel-ondel performance.[1]
The construction of an ondel-ondel must follow a certain ritual. Before the construction of an ondel-ondel, the maker must gives offering in form of incense, kembang tujuh rupa, and a rice porridge. The offering was intended to ensure the process of making ondel-ondel is a smooth one and to allow benevolent spirit to enter the figure.[1]
Modern custom
After the independence of Indonesia, the function of ondel-ondel was shifted from a protective spirit figure into an iconic figure of entertainment. Governor of Jakarta Ali Sadikin (1966-1977), in an attempt to introduce a modern Jakarta, decided to modernize the ondel-ondel by removing some of the gruesome elements and making them more friendly-looking. Around this period, ondel-ondel was made a mascot of Jakarta and were always included in celebratory events such as inauguration of new buildings, welcoming guests of honor, or attending a wedding ceremony. Ondel-ondel performance is then always accompanied with Betawi music such as tanjidor or gambang kromong.[1]
Similar performances
A form of folk performance similar to ondel-ondel is practiced in other parts of Indonesia. In the Pasundan region, it is known as badawang, while in Central Java it is called barongan buncis. In Bali, it is better known as barong landung.
Reference
- ^ a b c d "Sejarah Ondel-Ondel Betawi" [History of Batavian Ondel-Ondel]. Jakartapedia - Ensiklopedia Warga Jakarta (in Indonesian). Badan Perpustakaan dan Arsip Daerah Provinsi DKI Jakarta. 2015. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; June 17, 2016 suggested (help) - ^ "Ondel-ondel". Jakarta.go.id - Portal Resmi Provinsi DKI Jakarta (in Indonesian). Dinas Komunikasi, Informatika dan Kehumasan Pemprov DKI Jakarta. 2015. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; June 17, 2016 suggested (help)
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