Rabu, 16 Juli 2008

Java Singaporean Since 1948

Let me introduce the Javanese community from Singapore who maintain the Javanese Heritages since dances, Song, Gamelan, etc.

Kesenian Tedja Timur, which also means "Rainbow from the East"
was established in 1948 under Hj Dahlan later taken over by Hj Wismodiarjo.B.Aa in 1989 after his father Mbah Ahmad Arjo in late 70s.

Over the years, the public knew Kesenian Tedja Timur as "Kuda Kepang" (Horse Dance) mainly performed in Malay wedding functions. As the group is now expanding with more anticipating youths together in this new era, Kesenian Tedja Timur has expanded its arts into more variety performances like Gamelan Ensemble, Kompang, Javanese dance, Fire Demo and Horse Dance (Kuda Kepang). Since 1992 Kesenian Tedja Timur has Ensemble-in-Residence at Malay Village Pte Ltd performing weekly satuardays.

Because of its enchanting and unique performances, in 2001, Kesenian Tedja Timur who has been managing and Co-Ordinate by our young choreographer and gamelan composer, Iswandiarjo B.Wa, has received a number of invitations like performing in the National Heritage Festival in 1994, National Arts Festival in 1998, National Day Performance in 1990, performing in hotel functions like Alkaff Mansion and some other hotels, functions held in Sentosa Island, Resorts and some major shopping centre events. not forgetting Malay wedding every Sundays.

KESENIAN TEDJA TIMUR yg terdiri pada tahun 1948, adalah sebuah kumpulan seni tradisi jathilan yg terbesar di Singapura yang mana di jalankan oleh sekelompok pencinta seni dari tanahairnya sendiri. Kumpulan yg mempunyai sifat positif dan harmonis ini mempunyai
matlamat dan keyakinan untuk membangun seni ke tahap lebih mencabar. Rasa cinta dan kasih sayang menjadi kunci bagi kumpulan ini untuk merapatkan siraturahim antara kita semua.

Mari bersilaturahmi dengan saudara-saudara kita yang ada di Singapura ini

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