Traditional Art of Banten with Wayang Garing

Wayang Garing is the puppet show which is developed in Serang, Banten Province. Historically, the efforts to create a puppet show have been initiated since the Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa. The idea of performing the Wayang Garing art is has aims to tell about the trip of Banten Sultans and chronicle the story of Banten, so that, the history of the Banten still remembered by the community. But along with the time, the theme of the story is staged in the Wayang Garing is change. In addition to the theme of the trip told the sultans of Banten and Chronicle, also developed other themes of the stories cited in the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Lokapala. Thus, the story is staged in the Wayang Garing, not only of historical value but also the entertainment value. At first, the performing arts are there is no difference from the other puppet, which involves swarawati (singer) and wayang (musician). However, due to lack of funds from the mastermind and the absence of capital assistance from the sultan Banten, and finally president of the role played by the musicians and the puppeteers to use the mouth instrument. Meanwhile, the language of instruction used in the show is Attack Javanese and Sundanese. In ancient times, the art of puppet show staged Wayang Garing when the harvest season has arrived. It is intended as an expression of gratitude to God for the blessings that have been granted. Then as time went on, the performing arts are also staged in other celebrations such as wedding ceremonies, memorial gratefully and great days.

The Best Travelling Choice with Sangiang Island Nature Park

Sangiang Island Nature Park is located in the Village Cikoneng, District Anyer, Serang, Banten province. From the Serang city, the capital city of Banten province, visitors can take a bus or private vehicle towards the direction of Cilegon. Then, proceed to Anyer, and stopped at the beach in the Manuk Cikoneng village. Manuk Coast, proceed with boat or motor boat ride to the island Sangiang which is takes about an hour. The area is known as the Seven Wonders of Banten (Seven Wonders of Banten) combines natural attractions, historical, and scientific tourism where this area there are has a variety of rare flora and fauna. Moreover, it is also has a variety of rich ecosystems such as coral reefs, mangroves (mangrove), and coastal forests. On the northwest side and the southern island of Sangiang, and along of Batu Mandi Beach and Mount Gede it is provide a tourism area which is provide the nature, challenging and exciting. A vast region and is supported by a variety of terrain contours, giving enough space for visitors to do various activities, such as cross country sports, hiking, down the valley, biking, camping, shooting, and enjoy the panoramic coastline and steep ramps. For the tourists that have hobby for scuba diving, snorkeling, sunbathing, fishing, boating, and see the beauty of coral reefs and marine parks with a glass bottom boat, it is recommended to visit the Tanjung Raden, Legon Waru, and the southern ocean waters contained in Sangiang Island. To enjoy historical tours, visitors can visit the area around the Navy Pos. There, visitors can still see remnants of the Second World War, such as cannon and bastion of the Japanese army of invasion of the Allies.