January 01, 2015

GEJOG LESUNG ART

Gejog Lesung is one of the traditional music art in Dodogan Jatimulyo Dlingo Bantul. At first, Gejog Lesung made by women after completion pound rice. They hit Lesung that make a rhythm or music that could treat their tired. The tools they use to play Gejog Lesung is a Lesung (Mortar) and Alu (wooden stick). To play Gejog Lesung requires 3 to 6 people. To play Gejog Lesung need skills and high seriousness.

Gejog Lesung usually on show during the day of Rasulan and to treat for visitors. In Our Village Gejog Lesung Art still guarded and preserved from extinction.