History & Profile
Udjo Ngalagena
The Dedication of
Udjo & Uum.
In 1966, Mang Udjo Ngalagena and his wife, Uum Sumiati, founded Saung Angklung Udjo in Padasuka, Bandung. Starting from a simple desire to preserve the angklung as a Sundanese cultural heritage, the two built a studio that became not only an art stage, but also an educational center for children.
"Saung Angklung Udjo was born from the love of Abah Udjo (late) and Ibu Uum Sumiati (late) for children's education and traditional Sundanese culture—a dedication that lives on to this day."
Padasuka Historical Archive
Ten Children,
One Symphony.
For Mang Udjo, family was the foundation of every bamboo vibration. His ten sons and daughters were not merely successors, but an integral part of the preservation mission he pioneered alongside Ibu Uum Sumiati from scratch on Jalan Padasuka.
"Despite limitations in road access, facilities, infrastructure and human resources, Abah Udjo built a community-based tourism foundation."
Kaulinan
Urang Lembur.
"These principles were then developed into a performance concept combining elements of play and education, wrapped in Sundanese art."
Through this concept, Abah Udjo proved that learning culture can be done in the most joyful way: through play. Kaulinan Urang Lembur became the soul of every performance at Saung Angklung Udjo to this day.
Documentation: Evolution of the Padasuka Performance
"Not sheltering behind limitations, cycling kilometers across the city of Bandung. To make foreigners curious about the uniqueness Abah Udjo showcased with bamboo carved with the name of pride."
"I founded Saung Angklung Udjo together with my wife, with the aspiration that I want to bring happiness to every person, using the abilities I have."
— Udjo Ngalagena
The journey of Saung Angklung Udjo through the ages
Inscribed in 2010
Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity.
The culmination of Saung Angklung Udjo's long dedication was globally recognized on November 16, 2010, when UNESCO designated Indonesian Angklung as a World Cultural Heritage. This mandate we continue to uphold for the harmony of humanity.
Presidential Legacy
Era of the Proclamator
Ir. Soekarno
Building national pride through cultural identity.
World Diplomacy
President Soeharto
Angklung as the official instrument for welcoming state guests.
Vision of Innovation
B.J. Habibie
Appreciation for the innovative brilliance of traditional art.
Cultural Ambassador
President Megawati
Carrying a message of harmony across the archipelago.
Peak of Recognition
S.B. Yudhoyono
The era in which Angklung was officially inscribed by UNESCO.
Modern Preservation
President Joko Widodo
Upholding the cultural mandate amid the development of the times.
New Leadership Era
President Prabowo Subianto
Strengthening cultural preservation as national identity and diplomacy.Family & Community Foundation
The seeds of a cultural movement grew from Mang Udjo's large family and the active involvement of the Padasuka community in preserving tradition.
Saung Angklung Udjo Established
Founded by Abah Udjo & Ibu Uum Sumiati as a sacred space for the education and preservation of Sundanese art for younger generations.
World Recognition (UNESCO)
Angklung was inscribed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, affirming SAU's mandate in educating global bamboo culture.
A Sustainable Ecosystem
Continuing to nurture harmony between performance innovation, early education, and the empowerment of the independent Padasuka community.