Angguk Art Still Present Accompanying the Purworejo Community,Central Java

Angguk Art Still Present Accompanying the Purworejo Community, Central Java

PURWOREJO-ASWINNEWS.COM- Angguk Art or Ndolalak, is one of the cultural arts traditions of the Purworejo community, Central Java. Angguk Art is an art performance that combines dance movements, music, and singing.

“The Angguk Art Performance is usually performed by a group of dancers wearing traditional costumes. They perform dynamic and harmonious dance movements, accompanied by traditional music such as drums, flutes, and others,” said Handoko, to aswinnews.com via cellphone, Tuesday night, April 1, 2025.

He continued, Angguk Art has a deep meaning, namely as a form of expression of gratitude and joy of the Purworejo community. Angguk Art Performances are usually held at important events such as holidays, weddings, and others.

“The art of nodding is one of Indonesia’s cultural heritages that needs to be preserved and developed,” hopes Handoko, from the Dewangga art group who still maintains and preserves the art of nodding or Ndolalak.

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