TEMPO.CO, London - Around 140 students and teachers from British Council School learnt about Indonesian art and culture and how to play traditional song "Manyar Sewu" using gamelan at an open house for three days by the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Madrid.
The KBRI's counselor for education, social, and culture Theodorus Satrio Nugroho, toldAntara in London on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, that the students were taken to take a look at main islands in Indonesia and their unique characters.
For example, Sumatera Island with its Saman Dance and elephants that can play football, Java Island with its batik and shadow puppet, Bali Island with its Kecak Dance and beaches, and so on.
The students were also introduced to Javanese gamelan instruments and each of their sound. They were taught how to play gamelan and perform "Manyar Sewu".
Theodorus Satrio Nugroho said the program generated high enthusiasm from the students and teachers.
"This kind of program is an effective way to promote Indonesia in Spain," he said.
ANTARA