Angklung For The World !!

 

(Mayor of Bandung City receive a certificate of world record.)

On Thursday 23rd of April, 2015 was held an event in Siliwangi Field, Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia. called "Angklung For The World". This event become a historical day for Bandung city because Bandung can breaks the world record angklung players as many 20,000 people and the mostly students. This event was held in conjunction of the 60th  Asian African Conference. 

 

 

(Angklung is the traditional music instrument from West Java, Indonesia.)

Angklung is the traditional music instrument from Wast Java, it made from bamboo and have unique voice. Each participant gets one free angklung, Angklung was created by "Saung Angklung Udjo" is one of West Java cultural centers that specialized in producing angklung in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia.  

(There's almost 20,000 participants lined up to get into the field Siliwangi.)

At 7 pm we walk to the field Siliwangi and wait for 2 hours to be able to get into the field, so many participants that the long queues also adorn the streets. we took a selfie picture while waiting queues.

 

 

Around 9 o'clock we could get into the field and practice angklung together, the songs we play during the record-breaking event is "we are the world". we really enjoyed it again, although the first time I play angklung together but this was easy because the scout from the front of the stage. 

 

Although the weather is very hot makes a skin burn, but we feel the unforgettable experience that is participating in the world record. we really liked this activity, met many people from many places, It's really fun!

 

 

(Me and My friend took photo after the event held.) 

If you wanna see the videos of us break the record, visit :  www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXx_jCu3zeA 

Source :

http://www.kaskus.co.id/thread/553bc78e1ee5dfbf2e8b4567/update-asian-african-carnival-sesudah-kaa-bandung-tetap-ramai--video-mapping/

http://en.tempo.co/read/news/2014/09/14/240606850/New-Angklung-Ensemble-Record-Set-in-Adelaide

 

Song : "Dance With My Father"

Did you ever heard this song ? "Dance with My Father" is the title track to singer and songwriter Luther Vandross' thirteenth studio album. With Richard Marx, Vandross wrote the song based on his personal experience. Its heart touching lyrics recall childhood memories with Vandross' father, who used to dance with him and his mother.

Despite the lack of promotion due in part to Vandross' hospitalization, "Dance with My Father" became one of the most requested songs at the time. During the 2003 Grammy Awards, "Dance with My Father" earned Vandross the Song of the Year and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance accolades.

But I prefer when the legendary singer who sings this song celine dion, If you want to see how beautiful this song can be viewed at the following website:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BMuDMUjm1U

This is the lyrics from the song :

Back when I was a child

Before life removed all the innocence

My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then

Spin me around ‘til I fell asleep

Then up the stairs he would carry me

And I knew for sure I was loved

If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him

I'd play a song that would never ever end

How I'd love, love, love

To dance with my father again

Sometimes I'd listen outside her door

And I'd hear how my mama cried for him

I pray for her even more than me

I pray for her even more than me

I know I'm praying for much too much

But could you send back the only man she loved

I know you don't do it usually

But dear Lord she's dying

To dance with my father again

Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream

(Dance With My Father, Album Art by Luther Vandross)

Source :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_with_My_Father_(song)

http://lyrics.wikia.com/C%C3%A9line_Dion:Dance_With_My_Father