The movement to preserve the karinding art form in the city of Bandung.
The karinding is a traditional musical instrument from West Java that is under-documented in Indonesian traditional music archives. It is crafted from aged bamboo with low moisture content, a quality that allows it to produce a resonant, clear sound. The vibrations generated by the karinding create low-decibel resonance waves that deter pests from damaging crops nearing harvest, making the instrument a companion for farmers as they guard their fields.