Kurung-kurung

Initially, this instrument was played by Meratus Dayak cultivators when planting rice together. The tool used is a stick of bamboo. At the end of the bamboo is shaped in such a way as to resemble an angklung musical instrument, at the other end there is a wooden peg, while rattan is used as a binder.

The end of the bamboo stick with wooden pegs serves to make holes in the ground to insert rice seeds during farming activities. When a stick of bamboo is pounded into the ground to make a hole, a tone is created. When done alternately by several people will create a beautiful rhythm. When the cultivators planted rice together, the men stomped (kurung kurung) to a happy rhythm, making holes in the ground while creating beautiful music. Meanwhile, the women sow the seeds in the holes where the brackets were hit.

Today, Kurung-kurung are no longer a tool for farming. However, this instrument is still played during traditional ceremonies. In addition, Kurung-kurung are also objects of art displayed. This musical instrument is played by art groups in the Kurung Kurung Hantak performance.