Zielen die samenkomen in eenheid — een collectieve uiting die groter is dan de som der delen.
"Jiwa" means "soul": the essence and inner spirit of the individual and the community. It encompasses the emotions, feelings and passion that connect performers and listeners, and the personal enrichment a cultural experience brings.
"Manunggal" means "united" or "together". It emphasises the cohesion within the group: how individual talents merge into a harmonious whole.
Jiwa Manunggal portrays souls coming together in unity — a reflection of Stichting Gema Rasa's vision to build stronger, connected communities through Javanese arts.
Jiwa Manunggal performs in three line-ups, each with its own character and age range.
Jiwa Manunggal performs in three line-ups, each with its own character and age range.
The young guard: children and young people who discover the gamelan through play and bring fresh energy to the stage.
The experienced players, who carry the tradition and pass it on to the next generation.
Young and experienced on one stage — exactly what Jiwa Manunggal, "souls united", stands for.





























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