Communities in Central Aceh Gayo live in the mountains or highlands. They still preserve the nation's arts and culture, one of which is Didong. Didong is a traditional art which is very popular and in demand by the Gayo. The artists called as ceh-ceh Didong. There are some famous names Didong players, among them Lakiki CEH, CEH toâ € ~ et, Daman CEH, CEH Ibrahim Kadir, Ujang Lakiki CEH, CEH Ucak, Seven CEH, CEH Idris Temas Assembly, and CEH Abd Rauf.
Didong a performing arts performed by men in groups (usually totaling 15 people), with free expression, while sitting cross-legged or standing while tapping his feet. They recite poems Gayo speaks in a melodious voice, while manabuh drum, or pan cushion and applauded as varied, giving rise to noise and motion of a beautiful and attractive.
Traditional performing arts to community pride Gayo is able to survive until now in the midst of technological development and the influence of westernization. The public does not get enough of watching ceh-ceh Didong berdidong in almost every night of the week. The show was made up all night (from evening until dawn).
Regeneration Didong artists went well, because almost every generation of emerging artists and phenomenally talented. They generally go to a school â € œrimbaâ €?. Knowledge that they acquire knowledge about the nature of cosmology, as a microcosm of consciousness in the structure of reality, and knowledge of local knowledge and wisdom and kearifal. The messages they convey the messages of art is humane and conscience of the people. Not excessive when the director Garin Nugroho, said that Aceh is a repository of reliable artists.
Access to the Central Aceh district more easily reached through the City of Bireun, Aceh. There is a small terminal elf hangout special transportation to Takengon a rate of approximately Rp. 25000.00 (January 2008) with a journey time of about five hours. Apart from the City of Bireun, there is an alternative way to Central Aceh District, namely through the Blang Kejeren and Kutacane.
Didong is show people, so no charge to watch this show. However, if this show was shown in competition or in certain events, may be charged.
In Takengon, Central Aceh district capital, is not hard to find specialty grade jasmine or five-star hotels, restaurants and food stalls. When the show was held in the city or village district, is not known whether there is accommodation and other facilities are adequate for the traveler.
Source Acehmagazine.com
