Gandrung Terakota Garden — Gandrung Terakota Garden is a must-visit destination in Banyuwangi, offering breathtaking natural scenery and stunning views. It has quickly become a popular tourist attraction, known around the world. The garden is an art museum that showcases a unique and valuable collection of sculptures that cannot be found anywhere else. Read on to discover more about the beauty of Gandrung Terakota Garden!
1. TheGandrung Terakota Garden spans across 4 hectares and boasts various facilities such as a gallery, amphitheater, cafe, and dance hall. It is essentially an art museum with a range of features.
Gandrung Terakota Garden / @motocumentary
2. The Gandrung Terakota Garden boasts a collection of 1,000 terracotta statues depicting gandrung dancers, making for a unique and impressive sight.
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3. Out of the total land area, only 20% is allocated as a commercial area for the Gandrung Terakota Garden museum, while the remaining 80% is utilized for rice fields that belong to local farmers.
Gandrung Terakota Garden / @bragasta__ma
4. The amphitheater area at Gandrung Terakota Garden is commonly used for hosting Gandrung Dance performances.
Gandrung Terakota Garden / @bragasta__ma
5. The stunning view of Mount Ijen is visible from the Gandrung Terakota Garden area especially during the morning.
Gandrung Terakota Garden / @awisenan
6. The inspiration behind the creation of the Gandrung Terakota Garden is the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in China, which were built during the reign of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
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7. Dr. Suwarno Wisetrotomo, an art curator from the National Gallery of Indonesia and a lecturer at the Yogyakarta Institute of the Arts (ISI), was directly involved in the arrangement of the 1,000 Gandrung dancer statues.
Gandrung Terakota Garden / @agussusilo777
If you're planning a vacation, be sure to add this gem to your itinerary for an unforgettable experience.
