Indonesia Zone

Ondel-ondel from Betawi, Jakarta. It is a form of folk art performances Betawi, which is often displayed in people's parties. It seems that the ondel-ondel portray ancestors or ancestors who always keeps his descendants or resident of a village.

Ondel-ondel intangible large doll with a height of about ± 2.5 m with ± 80 cm diameter, made of plaited bamboo, which are prepared in such a way so easily carried people from the inside. Ondel-ondel face a mask or visor, with a head of hair made from palm fiber. Ondel-ondel faces of men in the paint with red, while the women were painted with white.

Music that accompanies ondel-ondel not certain, depending on each group. There are accompanied tanjidor, such as group ondel-ondel Gejen, Setu village. There are accompanied by songs Baon The kontol pencak Betawi like entourage "Beringin Sakti" Duloh leader, now leader Yasin, from Rawasari. Those that are accompanied by Bende, "Kelot Kemes", Ningnong and Rebana kontolketimpring, like ondel-ondel Lamoh leader, Kalideres.

Ondel-ondel originally functioned as repellent disaster or interruption of wandering spirits. Today, ondel-ondel is usually used to add vibrant folk festivals or to welcome an honored guest, example at the inauguration of the new building was completed.