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Angklung Class
8 April, 2017 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
The angklung is a musical instrument popular across Southeast Asia, which originated from the provinces of West Java and Banten in Indonesia. The instrument is made of bamboo tubes attached to bamboo frame that have a resonant pitch when struck. The musical sounds are attained shaking the instrument. Musicians play different notes that combined make up a melody, On November 18 2010 UNESCO officially recognized the angklung as a masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage,
SEA Junction in collaboration with the Indonesian Diaspora Network in Thailand will provide Angklung musical classes on 8 and 22 April at 1.30PM – 3.00PM. Our teacher is Iwan Gunawa, an art teacher at the Indonesian School of Bangkok (SIB) who has performed in many events in Indonesia and Thailand.
Classes consist of 1) Introduction to angklung; 2) Demonstration of angklung 3) Learning, practicing and playing together and are open to a maximum of 20 participants (both children and adults. Classes are free, but donations most welcome.
Registration needed at southeastasiajunction@gmail.com or 0860918186.
About SEA Junction, OUR Venue on Southeast Asia
SEA Junction aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions –from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre or BACC (across MBK, BTS National Stadium) SEA junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org and join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com /groups/1693055870976440/
About Diaspora Indonesia Network in Thailand
Integrated network of overseas Indonesians living, working, and studying in Thailand. It aims to broaden connections, promote opportunities, advocate empowerment and shared prosperity.
