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beautifully, 27/2/2021. Traditional arts are part of local cultural diversity that must continue to be preserved. The wealth of this nation was born for centuries, especially in Java. The traditional arts that are still preserved, especially in Bukur village, are a form of love and example for the next generation.
Bearing this in mind, the development of modern art is also widespread among youth. Pak Parni, who is usually known as Pak Galung as the head of the Manggala puspa dance studio and Manggala horse horses in Bukur village, has a strong determination to continue to preserve the culture of his own nation.. This is proven by the activities at the studio which have achieved many achievements on the local and national levels.
Even a year after it was founded, the Manggala horse race won 3 times in Tulungagung. “He's right, after year 2012 was founded, in the year of 2013 the Manggala horse won 3 competition times in Tulungagung” said Mr Galung.
Apart from that, Manggala horses have achieved many achievements in various regions. “For Manggala horses, Competition activities are a hobby and he always wins in various regions” added the head of this studio.
Indeed, the achievements of the Manggala horse can be proven by the many trophies it has won from various competitions and festivals. Kuda Manggala has also represented East Java at the National Arts Festival in Jakarta.
Bukur Village is a reference place for art lovers and students from various campuses. Gamelan players other than Bukur residents, There were also students who took part in playing a role. One of them is from the Malang state university and other campuses. “Many students come here, sir, it was from UM and ISI who played gamelan for campursari” Pak Galung explained to the VDR KKN village coordinator 083 IAIN Tulungagung.
A month of KKN in Bukur village with VDR KKN friends 083 gain a lot of insight into traditional arts in the local area. Art is a wealth that must continue to be preserved and passed on to the next generation. So that it remains an attractive icon that is the pride of our own nation. This was confirmed by the chairman of the VDR KKN 083 Melvin Firmansah. (Tri Atmawan)
