Bungong Jeumpa
| "Bungong Jeumpa" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Language | Acehnese |
| Genre | Traditional |
| Songwriter | Unknown |
Bungong Jeumpa (Jawoë: بوڠوڠ جمڤا; pronounced [bu.ŋɔŋ ɟɯm.pa]; lit. 'Champak Flower') is a folk song from Aceh, Indonesia.[1][2] It is among the most popular folk songs in the Acehnese language.[3][4][5]
Background
The champak flower is native to Aceh where it can be commonly found, it's highly respected in Acehnese culture.[6] Used as a symbol of beauty,[4] it's often seen in rituals or used as ornaments.[7][8][9] Due to its influence in Acehnese culture, the champak flower has become the floral emblem of Aceh.[6][8][10]
Bungong Jeumpa is thought to originate from the Jeumpa Kingdom from the 7th century.[7][11][12] The authorship of Bungong Jeumpa is highly contested, while some sources claim Ibrahim Abduh to be the author,[7][11][13] native Acehnese musicians argued that Bungong Jeumpa has no true authorship as a folk song or that the author is unknown.[14][15][16]
Description
Bungong Jeumpa's lyrics describes the beauty of the champak flower, from its appearance to its smell.[17] It often accompanies a traditional dance of the same name.[7][17]
Renditions
The first known rendition of Bungong Jeumpa is from a qasidah album "Acehnese Nasheed. Arabian Style Acehnese Songs" (Indonesian: Nasyid Aceh. Lagu-Lagu Irama Padang Pasir Berbahasa Aceh). Another old rendition is from 1980 by Vivi Sumanti in her album "My Nusantara, Your Nusantara" (Indonesian: Nusantaraku, Nusantaramu). The album contains several renditions of Indonesian folk songs including Bungong Jeumpa.[18]
Other notable recordings
- Under Restu Record, Manja Group released a cover of Bungong Jeumpa in 2001. Their rendition has an additional intro and verse that's not present in the original song.
- It was featured alongside other Acehnese folk songs in the album "Indonesian Folksongs, Vol. 11: Aceh" in 2005. It was sung by Ozi Syahputra and Cut Yanthi.[19]
Lyrics
| Acehnese lyrics | Jawoë script | IPA transcription | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
𝄆 Bungong jeumpa, bungong jeumpa |
𝄇 بوڠوڠ جمڤا، بوڠوڠ جمڤا |
𝄆 [bu.ŋɔŋ ɟɯm.pa bu.ŋɔŋ ɟɯm.pa] |
𝄆 Champak flower, champak flower |
See also
References
- ^ "Lagu Daerah Indonesia beserta Asalnya Lengkap! Dari Sabang Sampai Merauke - Insan Pelajar". 2020-07-28. Archived from the original on 28 July 2020. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ Rangkuti 1981, pp. 7–10.
- ^ Kusuma, Putri Tiah Hadi. "Lirik dan Arti Lagu Daerah Bungong Jeumpa dari Aceh". detikedu (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ a b Lissafrina (28 June 2024). "Mengenal Bungong Jeumpa yang Jadi Kebanggaan Masyarakat Aceh" [Getting to Know the Pride of the Acehnese People, the Champak Flower]. rri.co.id. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ tim. "6 Lagu Daerah Aceh Dilengkapi Lirik dan Maknanya". edukasi (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ a b Redaksi (2022-12-26). "Bungong Jeumpa dalam Budaya Aceh". LEUGHOK.COM (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ a b c d "Tari Bungong Jeumpa: Asal-usul, Makna, Lirik, dan Gerakan". www.cnnindonesia.com. Jakarta. 2 September 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ a b Serambi, Wahana News (2021-11-26). "Cempaka Kuning Flora Khas dari Provinsi Aceh". Wahana News Serambi (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ LindungiHutan, Magang Alam (2023-07-31). "Bunga Cempaka: Tanaman Hijau Abadi Khas Aceh". Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ "Prohati - Keanekaragaman Hayati Tumbuhan Indonesia". www.proseanet.org. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ a b "Bungong Jeumpa: Keindahan Tanah Aceh | Badan Kebudayaan Nasional PDI Perjuangan" (in Indonesian). 2023-01-27. Archived from the original on 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ Hermaliza, Essi (23 December 2013). "Bungong Jeumpa". kebudayaan.kemdikbud.go.id. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ antaranews.com (2024-08-22). "Lirik lagu daerah Aceh "Bungong Jeumpa"". Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ "Musisi Aceh Angkat Bicara Terkait Lagu Bungong Jeumpa Ciptaan Abraham Abduh". Serambinews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ Putri, Bevi Sinda; Lumbantoruan, Jagar (June 2019). "ANALISIS STRUKTUR LAGU BUNGONG JEUMPA ARANSEMEN PAUL WIDYAWAN". State University of Padang. 7 (4): 4.
- ^ Kompasiana.com (2015-01-30). "Misteri Pengarang Lagu Bungong Aceh". KOMPASIANA (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-07-30.
- ^ a b Liputan6.com (2023-05-17). "Bungong Jeumpa Berarti Bunga Cempaka, Ini Makna di Dalam Liriknya". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-07-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Vivi Sumanti - Nusantaraku, Nusantaramu, 1980-07-27, retrieved 2025-07-30
- ^ Various - Indonesian Folksongs: Aceh, 2005, retrieved 2025-07-30
Bibliography
- Rangkuti, R.E (1981). Kumpulan Lagu-Lagu Daerah Dilengkapi dengan Akord [A Collection of Regional Folk Songs Compelte with its Chords] (in Indonesian). Titik Terang.