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Sirih kuning nona, batangnya ijo nona,
Chinese Touch Yang putih kuning ya nona, yang putih
kuning ya nona, memang sejodo.

in Betawi he two verses of Siring Kuning sounds

harmonic, the melodic lyrics are in
Karawitan Tsync with Karawitan, the music of
Betawi. The harmonious melody brings the
memories of the old Jakarta back, thanks
to a group of people joined in Sanggar
Gambang Kromong Sinar Pusaka.

Andi Suhandi, owner of Sanggar Gambang
Kromong Sinar Pusaka, said they were
trying to preserve the cultural heritage.
Betawi Karawitan is especially unique “We just want to be the host at our own
for the Chinese touch in it. home,” he said to JaKita at his house.
Andi realized that amidst the currently
emerging contemporary musics, people
starts to forget Karawitan music and finds
it outdated.

Younger
generation is
captivated in
learning Betawi
Karawitan music
at Sanggar
Gambang
Kromong Sinar
Pusaka.

Credit:
Dharma W.

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