<![CDATA[Sundanese Karawitan is currently experiencing stagnation resulting from the foreign cultural influences thereby impacting the continuity of Karawitan itself. Various attempts of preservation, fostering, and development for Karawitan have continuously and sustainably been done by individuals, communities, and institutions for the sake of the continuity and eternity of the art. One of Karawitan arts needs to be preserved is Karawitan Mandiri that comes from people for people" such as the Gamelan Ajeng/ Goong Renteng, Pantun Beton and Tarawangsa. Theexistence of such art is currently quite alarming so it is needed efforts to preserve to remain preferable and sought by various segments of society. It is required innovative and creative thinking by supporting artistsof Karawitan Mandiri but is still grounded in the cultural roots of their regions. Creativity and innovation performed on the folk arts are expected to lift up the art with local culture spirit into the art with national and even international spirit. Ultimately the folk arts are able to become a local cultural asset and provide social welfare.]]>
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