PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - As a city famous for its artistic and cultural charm, Bandung City has a number of legendary buildings that bear witness to the development of theatrical arts.

From colonial times to the contemporary era, these buildings have served not only as performance venues but also as centers of cultural interaction that have brought the creativity of the city's people to life.

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1. Mayang Sundanese Hermitage

The building located at Jalan Peta No. 209, Bandung City, is a performance, training and arts and culture development building, which was established in 1987, as a legacy of the implementation of the Indonesian Film Festival in the same year.

This building is managed by a UPT under the Bandung City Culture and Tourism Service (now UPTD Padepokan Seni, Kreativitas dan Kebudayaan).

The name of the Mayang Sunda Art Center was first inaugurated by the Deputy Mayor of Bandung, Ayi Vivananda, on February 21, 2013, along with the series of events Miéling Poé Basa Indung Sadunya which was held at the Mayang Sunda Indoor Stage.

2. Cibiru Sundanese Terrace

Teras Sunda Cibiru, located on Jalan Raya Cipadung, Cibiru District, has around nine rooms that can be used by artists for their activities.

One of them is Bale Riung for discussion activities, seminars with a capacity of 100 people and below, also for practice rooms. There is also Bale Utama, which is a performance space or seminar room with a capacity of approximately 500 people.

There is also a gallery that contains many collections of West Javanese art and culture, especially Sundanese. This gallery is the main facility, because visitors can learn about Sundanese culture and art.

Until now, Teras Sunda Cibiru can still be used by the public, not only artists.

3. De Majestic Building

Located in the heart of Jalan Braga, De Majestic first opened in 1925. The building was originally known as the location for the premiere of Loetoeng Kasaroeng, the first film produced in Indonesia.

However, not only films, its stage was often used for classical theater and drama performances in the colonial era. Today, the building remains a space for cultural arts performances, from musicals to contemporary performances, making it an art icon that transcends generations.

4. Rumentang Siang Arts Building

Several sources say that Rumentang Siang was established in the 1950s and became a space for local artists to express themselves, especially during the New Order era.

Various arts communities, including experimental art pioneers such as Harry Roesli, use this space to explore social criticism through theatre.

The location located on Jalan Baranangsiang, continues to be an art center that accommodates young Bandung artists to bring new forms of theater art to life. Such as student activity unit theater activities, or school extracurricular activities.

5. Societet Concordia Building (now Merdeka Building)

Before becoming the Merdeka Building which is famous for the Asia-Africa Conference, this building was known as Societet Concordia. At that time, this building was an exclusive place for European-style opera and drama performances.

After its transformation, its focus shifted to state events, although it continues to be used occasionally for historical theatre and arts and cultural events celebrating Bandung's heritage.

This building not only reflects the development of theater arts in Bandung but also becomes a symbol of the city's cultural journey. From the grand stage in the colonial era to a space that supports the expression of folk art, Bandung continues to prove itself as a city that nurtures artistic creativity.

With such a rich heritage, the art of theater in Bandung remains alive and is an important part of the city's identity. (Diskominfo Kota Bandung/Fauziah)