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Summary

In a significant cultural achievement, Manduan, a culinary tradition from Central Java's Benima district, has been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by Indonesia's Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. This decision, made during the 2021 Intangible Cultural Heritage Determination Session, marks the culmination of a proposal process initiated in 2020. Additionally, the traditional dance Epec has also received heritage status, while another puppet show character from Wayang awaits further academic verification. This recognition emphasizes the importance of preserving Indonesia's diverse cultural practices.

Takeaways

• 🎉 A special culinary practice called 'Manduan' from Benima's district in Central Java Province has been approved as an intangible cultural heritage.
• 📅 The approval was announced during the 2021 Indonesian Intangible Cultural Heritage Determination Session, which took place from October 26 to 30, 2021.
• 🏆 Manduan is recognized in the category of skills and proficiency in traditional crafts.
• 📂 The proposal process for Manduan began in 2020 and involved multiple stages of evaluation.
• 📝 Miss Ban, head of the traditional values section, detailed the stages including administrative selection and expert proposal meetings.
• 📸 Supporting materials for the proposal included photos, videos, and academic research submitted to the Central Java Province Education and Culture Office.
• 💃 Additionally, the traditional dance 'Epec' has been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage under the category of performing arts.
• 🕺 The dance underwent a determination session due to its similarities with other traditional arts like 'Chatilan' and 'Kuda Lumping'.
• 🎭 A character from 'Panumasan', an Indonesian traditional play, has been proposed as an intangible cultural heritage but is pending further academic verification.
• 🌐 For more information, viewers are directed to check the website www.olympicnews.com.

Q & A

What cultural heritage was approved by the Indonesian government?

Manduan, a special culinary art from Benima's district in Central Java province, was approved as an intangible cultural heritage.

When was the approval for Manduan as an intangible cultural heritage obtained?

The approval was obtained during the 2021 Indonesian intangible cultural heritage determination session held in Jakarta from October 26 to 30, 2021.

What category does Manduan fall under?

Manduan has been registered under the category of skills and proficiency in traditional crafts.

Who announced the approval of Manduan as an intangible cultural heritage?

The announcement was made by the head of the traditional values section of the Banjoma's district youth sports, culture, and tourism office, Miss Pan.

What was involved in the selection process for the cultural heritage approval?

The selection process involved several stages, including administrative selection, proposal meetings, and presentation of proposals along with verification.

What additional cultural heritage was accepted from the region?

The region's traditional dance called Epec was also accepted as an intangible cultural heritage under the category of performing arts.

Why did the traditional dance Epec require additional determination?

Epec had to undergo further determination because it shares similarities with other traditional arts, such as Chatilan and Kuda Lumping.

What other proposal was mentioned in relation to intangible cultural heritage?

A character from Panumasan, a traditional Indonesian public play, was proposed as an intangible cultural heritage, but its proposal has been postponed for stronger academic verification.

What materials were sent to support the proposal for Manduan?

Miss Pan's service sent photos, videos, and academic research to support the administrative requirements for the proposal.

Where can viewers find more information about this news?

Viewers can check the website www.olympicnews.com for more information.