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8-Hour Javanese Archery Lesson In Yogyakarta

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Rural Experience, Culture, Eco Tourism

  • Duration

    8 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Indonesian

Description

Exercise your body and soul by learning about Jemparingan, the ancient Javanese art of archery from professional coaches. Visit a local artisan's shop where bandul, the target stick of Jemparingan, is made. Learn the philosophy of bandul, make your handmade bandul, and take it home as a souvenir. Witness the art of making jemparing & gendewo, the bow & arrow used in Jemparingan. Get insights into how each component is produced, what kind of materials are used, and the technique to make good quality bows. Enjoy a lunch of Javanese traditional food and drinks. Practice Jemparingan with professional coaches to master the technique.

Highlights
  • Visit a local artisan's shop where bandul, the target stick of Jemparingan, is made
  • Witness the art of making jemparing & gendewo, the bow & arrow used in Jemparingan
  • Enjoy a lunch of Javanese traditional food and drinks
  • Practice Jemparingan with professional coaches to master the technique
  • Learn Ancient Javanese Archery expand_more

    • Meet at the appointed location on the outskirts of Yogyakarta city. Receive a short briefing on the trip itinerary.

    • Visit a local artisan's shop where bandul, the target stick of Jemparingan, is made. Learn the philosophy of bandul, make your handmade bandul, and bring it home as a souvenir.

    • Visit the studio for the art of jemparing and gendewo, the bow and arrow used in Jemparingan. Get insights into how each component is produced, what kind of materials are used, and the technique to make good quality bows. 

    • After enjoying Javanese traditional food and drinks lunch, practice Jemparingan with professional coaches to master the technique.

    • The tour guide will drop you at the meeting point.

What's Included

  • Activity Ticket

  • Lunch

  • SnackingTea/Coffee/Mineral Water

  • Traditional Javanese snacks and drinks

What's Excluded

  • Pick - up and drop off from/to meeting point

  • Personal expenses

  • Additional tours

Know before you go

  • Dress modestly to respect locals. Indonesia is a conservative country where we preserve our cultures and values dearly.

  • Experience wearing traditional Javanese attire - kebaya and jarik.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 140 Per Person

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USD 140 / person