10 Interesting Fact About Clowns

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• The term clown comes from the Dutch language, which means the bearer of happiness.
• Traditional Indonesian clown is known as a mask dancer and usually appears in puppet shows.
• The first modern clown in Indonesia is the Joni who appeared in the 1950s.
• One of the most famous clowns in Indonesia is Bona Paputungan who often appears on television and children's events.
• Clown in Indonesia usually wears bright and striking clothes, with thick face makeup and the characteristics of a red nose.
• Some clowns in Indonesia also use special language that is sometimes difficult for the audience to understand.
• Clown in Indonesia not only perform at children's events, but also at adult events such as birthday parties or weddings.
• Although clown is often considered funny and entertaining, some people in Indonesia still have fear or phobias of the clown.
• The existence of clowns in Indonesia is also sometimes associated with Western culture and is considered a foreign influence.
• Some clowns in Indonesia also have special abilities such as magic or squat.