Tanteku -

“Sing bener kuwi sejati” (What is true is that which is real – 8 syllables)

1. What is Tanteku? Tanteku (Javanese: ꦠꦤ꧀ꦠꦼꦏꦸ ) is a form of traditional Javanese oral poetry, typically performed as a monologue with rhythmic vocalization . It shares similarities with dolanan (children’s folk songs) and parikan (Javanese riddles/rhymes), but differs in its structured stanzas , moral or satirical content , and use of distinctive syllable counts . tanteku

“Aja mangro tingal donya” (Don’t be confused seeing the world – 8 syllables) “Sing bener kuwi sejati” (What is true is