Kentrung is an oral art of narration presented by singing with tambourine accompaniment. In Blora, Yanuri, 57, is one of the last people safeguarding its survival.

Even though they had to perform under precaution in accordance with the health protocols, the dancers’ movements were smoothly integrated with the traditional music that accompanied them.

Amid the changing times and influx of products of pop culture into villages, Saiman, 65 and Saidin, 52, are perseveringly asking young people to enjoy and perform this Javanese traditional art.