Talking about cultural heritage, we as the next generation should not forget what are the cultural heritages of our predecessors? Do you agree? So, as in this article, I would like to invite readers to take a tour of a cultural heritage exhibition: KERIS
THE CHARM OF THE INDONESIAN KERIS EXHIBITION
A keris is a sharp weapon that is shaped like a cone with various models and philosophies depending on the region where they come from.
In this exhibition, it is stated that the history of the Indonesian keris includes its discovery in inscriptions and temple reliefs in 9-10 AD. Such as the Tuk Mas Inscription, the Rukam Inscription, and the Sukuh Temple relief
Even though a few years ago I visited Sukuh Temple located in Karanganyar Regency, but it turns out I was not observant enough to observe that there was a relief of the Indonesian keris there.
In the initial segment, visitors will be shown or introduced to an insight into the Pande Community. So, this Pande is an expert in making objects made of metal, including weapons. In my place of birth, Pande can also be called Empu. After the introduction to the Pande community, visitors are shown several forms of weapons made by pande, such as: keris, hammers, iron pliers, and other household tools.
If in the past keris was used as a stabbing weapon, now in a more modern society (but some still adhere to the feudal system), keris is repurposed as a marker of social status. For example, in Java, keris will be used in the palace environment.
In addition, it is written there, that keris can also be a kind of accessory, or ebnad that complements clothing.
In addition, keris is also used as an heirloom and spiritual.
In addition to the exhibitions displayed on the walls covered with glass frames, the introduction of keris is also in digital form. Where there are buttons with the names of each keris, then each visitor presses the button for the name of a particular keris, a picture of that keris will appear on the LCD screen measuring 2x1
Is that all, of course not, in the next segment, visitors can directly ask keris experts, and visitors are also allowed to touch the keris collection of nud=santara keris directly. With the condition that it is still supervised by an expert and uses the gloves that have been provided.
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After that, there is another segment containing a collection of keris collections from the archipelago which are very beautiful and pleasing to the eye. Don't forget the board of a keris anatomy is also displayed large, so that visitors can see the details of the anatomy.
What do you think? Isn't it always interesting when we explore things related to traditional and archipelago heritage? I, who generally don't understand much about keris, also know and really enjoy this exhibition. I really appreciate the organizers of this exhibition who introduce cultural heritage to the public, especially the younger generation.
That's all for my trip to the beautiful keris arena edition. Next time, where shall we go?
Titis N
Titis N
