Actually it was a while a go, this visit to Banyuwangi, and i dont want to write this as a strict journal, rather than a (distant) sketch of my memory of the actual visit.
All of my friends (a bus-load of friends that is) couldnt be agreed that the highlight of this trip was a visit to Kampung Wisata Osing owned by Pak Iwan, Coffee Maker (and automatically the owner of coffee industry based in Banyuwangi). This artistically-arranged desa wisata was only a couple of km away from central Banyuwangi, the closed-gate compound with several teak-wood antique houses surrounded by lush greenery and great ambience.
No doubt that the night's mood was settled in more relaxed atmosphere when we went into the front small courtyard welcomed by strange but familiar sound : the nature sound of ladies playing lesung, a traditional rice-processing device that now serves as musical instruments. It was magical experience to see these old ladies creating rythm and beautiful music from such a simple everyday objects. My ever enthusiast friends didnt hesitate to join the ladies to merry the night.
After sumptuous dinner with brief local culinary lecture, the night was held to its height by a couple of Jejer dancer, the seducing dance of old Blambangan Kingdom welcoming dignitaries and demand participation from each of our bus' members.
Little did we know that the highlight of the night wasnt the Jejer dance, it wasnt also the brief explanation of the dance, the outfits, cultural significance of the dance and discussion afterward, but a batik parade. Yes, it was batik parade , held by senior ladies with black kebaya that previously being musicians.With obvious pride, each ladies held wide the heirloom of each families, piece of old Banyuwangi Batik that has been in family, many-many years. With each ladies assumed their place in front of us, we couldnt held ourselves more, ransacking front to see up-close and took lots of pictures and make a buzzling sound of admirations. Shortly : it was chaotic. In a rather fun and beautiful way.
Each ladies was telling stories of the batik they held, helped by translator since many of the ladies couldnt express their thoughts in bahasa indonesia. We were formed many circles around each ladies, enjoying their personal stories and hearing explanation from Banyuwangi Expertise. After this, we drank some specially-brewed coffee and tea, and it was simply heaven.
A good story, merry dance, beautiful batik, delicious cofee, lots of friends.
Couldnt asked more.
All of my friends (a bus-load of friends that is) couldnt be agreed that the highlight of this trip was a visit to Kampung Wisata Osing owned by Pak Iwan, Coffee Maker (and automatically the owner of coffee industry based in Banyuwangi). This artistically-arranged desa wisata was only a couple of km away from central Banyuwangi, the closed-gate compound with several teak-wood antique houses surrounded by lush greenery and great ambience. No doubt that the night's mood was settled in more relaxed atmosphere when we went into the front small courtyard welcomed by strange but familiar sound : the nature sound of ladies playing lesung, a traditional rice-processing device that now serves as musical instruments. It was magical experience to see these old ladies creating rythm and beautiful music from such a simple everyday objects. My ever enthusiast friends didnt hesitate to join the ladies to merry the night.
After sumptuous dinner with brief local culinary lecture, the night was held to its height by a couple of Jejer dancer, the seducing dance of old Blambangan Kingdom welcoming dignitaries and demand participation from each of our bus' members.
Each ladies was telling stories of the batik they held, helped by translator since many of the ladies couldnt express their thoughts in bahasa indonesia. We were formed many circles around each ladies, enjoying their personal stories and hearing explanation from Banyuwangi Expertise. After this, we drank some specially-brewed coffee and tea, and it was simply heaven.A good story, merry dance, beautiful batik, delicious cofee, lots of friends.
Couldnt asked more.
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