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History of Indonesia’s Batik

2011-12-27T21:50:00.000-08:00

Batik is historically derived from the days of Indonesian Fathers, known since the seventeenth century, written and painted on palm leaves. At that time batik motif or pattern is still dominated by the shapes of animals and plants. But in the history of the development of batik have evolved, from painting motifs of animals and plants slowly turned to abstract motif that resembles a cloud, temple reliefs, beber puppets and so on. Furthermore, through the merger of painting with the art of decorating style clothing, batik art emerge as we know it today.

Type and traditional batik patterns have very much motif, but the pattern and its variations in accordance with the philosophy and culture of each region that very diverse. Cultural treasures such a rich nation Indonesia has prompted the birth of various styles and types of traditional batik with the characteristics of its own specialty.

The development of Batik in Indonesia
The history of batik in Indonesia associated with the development of the Majapahit kingdom and the kingdom afterward. In some records, the development of batik is mostly done in times of Mataram kingdom, then in the kingdom of Solo and Yogyakarta.

Batik art is the art image on the cloth for clothing which became one of the family cultures of the kings of ancient Indonesia. Initially batik is done only limited in the palace alone and proceeds to dress the king and his family and his followers. Because many of the followers of the king who lived outside the palace, the art of batik was brought by the palace and carried them out in place of each.

The Process of Making batik
In the development of batik art gradually imitated by the people nearest and further extends the work of women in the household to fill leisure time. Furthermore, batik clothes that used only the royal family then became popular folk clothing, both women and men.

White fabric that is used when ancient time is the result of homespun. Coloring materials are being used consists of plants native to Indonesia made itself among others of: mengkudu tree, tinggi, soga, nila, and the soda material made from soda ash, and salt is made of mud.

So this batik in Indonesia has been known since the time of the Majapahit kingdom and continued to grow until the next kingdom. As for starting the spread of this batik art belongs to the people of Indonesia and Java in particular tribe is after the end of the eighteenth century or early nineteenth century. Produced of manual batik (we have to write the patters manually) is all up to the early twentieth century and printed batik is known only after the 1st world war or about 1920. Now, batik has become part of Indonesia's traditional clothing.

Pekalongan Batik
Although no official records to be known when the batik began in Pekalongan, but according to estimates batik Pekalongan is already exist around the year 1800. In fact, according to data recorded at the Ministry, batik was made 1802, like a small tree motif in the form of clothing material.

However, a significant development expected to occur after a major war in the year 1825-1830 in the kingdom of Mataram are often referred to Diponegor war. With the onset of this battle royal family and urged his followers to leave many areas of the kingdom. They then spread toward the East and West.

To the east of Solo and Yogyakarta Batik batik patterns that have been perfected in Mojokerto and Tulungagung to spread to Gresik, Surabaya and Madura. Batik is being developed westward in Banyumas, Kebumen, Tegal, Cirebon and Pekalongan. Given this migration, the batik Pekalongan is preexisting growing.

Over time, Batik Pekalongan has evolved considerably in comparison with other regions. In this area Batik developed around the coastal areas, namely in the area of the city and region Buaran Pekalongan, Pekajangan and Wonopringgo.

Pekalongan Batik Museum
Pekalongan public encounter with various nations such as China, Dutch, Arabic, Indian, Malay and Japanese in ancient times have colored the dynamics in full color motifs and batik art.

In connection with the several types of batik motifs result of the influence of various countries are then known as Pekalongan batik identity. As for motive, among others Jlamprang inspired batik from India and Arabia, batik Encim and Klengenan, influenced by the Peranakan Chinese, batik Pagi - Sore by the Dutch, and batik Hokokai, growing rapidly since the Japanese occupation.

Cultural development of printing techniques using dye lid motif night (candles) on the cloth which was then called batik, indeed inseparable from the influence of those countries. This shows the context of flexibility batik from time to time.

Pekalongan batik became highly distinctive because it relies entirely on hundreds of small businesses, rather than on a handful of entrepreneurs. Since decades ago until now, most of the production process Pekalongan batik done in homes. As a result, Pekalongan batik fused Pekalongan closely with community life which is now divided into two administrative regions, namely the Pekalongan Municipal and Pekalongan District.

Tidal development of Pekalongan batik, show Pekalongan worthy of being an icon for the development of batik in the archipelago. The icon for works of art that never gave up with the times and always dynamic. Now, batik has become a breath of everyday life in Pekalongan residents and it is one of the flagship products. This is because many industries that produce batik. Since the famous with batik products now Pekalongan known as the City of Batik. The nickname comes from a long tradition rooted in Pekalongan. During that long period, various properties, the variety of uses, type design, and quality of batik is determined by the climate and the presence of fibers of local, historical factors, commerce and community readiness to accept and understand new ideas.

Batik is an art culture that is admired the world, among the traditional variety produced by dye technology hurdles, none of which can be present as beautiful and as smooth as batik Pekalongan.

Mendut Temple - Indonesia's Hystory

2011-12-27T21:24:00.000-08:00

Legacy of glory and fame school of Mahayana Buddhism in particular there are still building temples as evidence of history in Indonesia include: Borobudur, Mendut, Pawon, Sewu, Kalasan, Plaosan, Ngawen, Sari, Sojiwan and Granary Temple. All the history of the temple building was located on the southern part of Central Java province. There are also Barelang temple in Riau, Sumatra and the Gunung Temple in the Old South Tapanuli.

Mendut

Mendut founded by the first king of the Wangsa Syailendra dynasty in 824 AD, based on the Karang Tengah inscription in 824 AD, named Indra with Cri Sanggramadananjaya title. This temple is facing southwest. Mendut (= Venuvana) meaning bamboo forest. History Mendut built earlier than the Borobudur and often is used to Mendut Buddhist religious ceremonies.

The only room in the temple there is an altar which includes three statues, the statues are located facing the entrance, visible from the middle is the statue of Sakyamuni - Buddha statue with chakra mudra, the right of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statue crowned Buddha Amitabha and the left, there is a statue Vajravani Bodhisattva. The number of stupas that is around the temple as many as 48 pieces. It’s high about 26.4 m. This temple was rediscovered in 1836.

In 1897-1904 again reorganized as corrected. And in 1908 renovation improvements held by Th. Van Erp, followed in 1925. A number of stupas that have been recognized fitted to be restructured. Outer wall of the temple ornaments sculpted reliefs of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva who looks so very beautiful, besides there is the Bodhisattva Maitreya, Vajrapani and Manjusri. At the door of the room there are reliefs depicting angels’ kalpataru Hariti and Atawaka (Asylum and archaeological heritage, Central Java).

Takabonerate - The Coral Heaven

2011-12-23T19:38:00.000-08:00

Not many know that the National Park Takabonerate, Selayar Island regency, South Sulawesi, lays the 3rd largest coral islands in the world after Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands and the Maldives Islands Suvadiva. If you already visited the center in Bulukumba pinisi boats don’t forget to cross the wade into these waters.

Waves slapping wooden ship with capacity 20 people were slowly tame. The traveler's eyes fixed on the sea that glowed in the distance. Gradations of blue and green water surrounded the coral that pops up. "Wow, is that atoll (coral)," asked Piotr Kordas (30), a tourist from Poland with a tone of awe.

Atoll is one type of coral islands are formed from skeletons of sea creatures is microscopic.

With the broad reach 220,000 hectares, atoll in the Flores Sea is like a strand lapislazuli and emeralds are "embeddable" in a stretch of ocean. In fact, the photos are scattered on various internet pages were not able to compete in this atoll sensation when witnessed firsthand.

As an initial illustration, look at the map. From Makassar boat sail 240 kilometers to the southeast or five-hour overland journey to Bulukumba. From there, you can wade through the Bira Port to Pamatata Port - Selayar Island with distance of 80 kilometers or about two hours away by fast boat.

Arriving at Pamatata, continue road trip as far as 60 kilometers or an hour towards the Citadel, the district capital Selayar Islands. Then, from Pier Pattumbukang at the Fort, visitors return to the region crossed Takabonerate. Two islands that could be an option is Jinato and Tinabo Great equally are pursued through the eight-hour cruise with a timber ship.

To save time, available Sabang Merauke Air Charter aircraft this flies Makassar-Selayar. By plane with22 people capacity, you can arrive at the airport Aroepalla, Selayar, within 40 minutes.

Sailing into Takabonerate is actually comparable to the experience on board. When I visit in order Takabonerate Festival, 19-22 November, there are sunny weather and relatively calm seas. However, South Sulawesi Governor Syahrul Yasin Limpo have to deal with bad weather and big waves that pick up the helicopter finally get to the island Jinato.

Weather and waves that cannot be predicted is one of the challenges to get to this location. You choose the sea route should prepare the drug.

Heaven atoll

As the name implies, Takabonerate means coral island in the sand. Coral species in this area is the coral reef barrier (barrier reef), fringing reefs (fringing reef), and coral reefs ring (atoll).

The three types of reefs are composed by biodiversity, ranging from live coral, dead coral, algae, seagrass beds, up to a mound of sand or Bungin (sand dunes). Coral is home to at least 362 species of reef fish, such as from family Chaetodontidae, Labridae, Scaridae, and 261 types of coral.

Coming to Takabonerate is mean preparing for a challenging marine tourism. In addition to the atoll, in the national park there are 21 grouping of islands that seven of them uninhabited. To explore it, we only have an option of motorized wooden boats.

One of the goals in Takabonerate certainly Tinabo Big Island, treats the main attractions in this area. From a distance, a wooden pier, a row of palm islands, white sand as soft as flour and waving as if to immediately approach.

Clear water and soft corals that we can enjoy with the naked eye. No wonder Piotr Kordas was immediately tempted to try snorkeling in this place.

Compared to other islands, a new island that has been equipped lodging and post-run monitoring Takabonerate National Park just the Tinabo Besar Island. Departing from here, visitors can go to-22 point dive to explore the underwater panorama, including seeing sharks (Sphyrna spp) to grouper from close range.

Various activities are also prepared to fill the time, such as tree planting and transplanting corals. The beauty of this island can be enjoyed even by walking along the beach area of five hectares.

Tinabo Besar is an option if you want to drown yourself in the peace of the island. Visitors can take a tour package offered by Hall TN Takabonerate with tariff Rp 800,000 to Rp 1 million per day. This includes the cost of transportation from the Citadel to Tinabo, accommodation, meals, and delivery to the point of the dive. Some travel agents who managed foreign businessmen also offer a similar package, but certainly in the U.S. dollar exchange rate.

If you want a memorable vacation, stay at home everyday people to explore and Bajoe Bugis who settled on the island. Some islands are usually visited by tourists are the Island and Island Rajuni Jinato.

Jinato island inhabited by 1327 the majority of residents work as fishermen. This place also hosts the Festival Takabonerate. Residents receive visitors who come to stay in their homes. At leisure, you can mingle with people who will be happy to serve coffee or tea.

Struggle

Takabonerate do require travel to struggle and patience. Limited facilities and infrastructure, such as fresh water, resort, and telecommunications signals on the island is a challenge to develop tourism. Ships as the only mainstay for Takabonerate to be hired at a cost of Rp 2 million. Because there is no regular shipping.

Long and expensive journey sometimes makes tourists prefer traveling in Selayar no less seductive. Selayar east coast, for example, is known as a diving point dive junkies.

Jowvy Kumala (41), employees of telecommunications companies in Makassar, took a dive on the east coast prior to Takabonerate. "Its Biota is interesting because a lot of big fish. Feeling at home the fish could see the white shark fins and fish bumphead close, "said the woman who had to dive in Bunaken National Park and the Raja Ampat.

Tourism in Selayar can be solace for those who failed went to Takabonerate. This is the mission that was carried at least the local government. "To build a marine tourism, we started from because for the first Selayar Takabonerate is difficult," said Regent Selayar Syahrir Wahab.

In Selayar, do not forget to buy emping, one of domestic food in Takabonerate. Then, when returning to Bulukumba is time to stop at Bira Peninsula (known as a center for pinisi boat building). In this area are also available pinisi miniatures.

With emping, pinisi miniature, and shipping certainly it is hard to forget the sensation Selayar and surrounding areas.

ASEAN Tourism Forum Held in Manado

2011-12-23T19:08:00.000-08:00

The tourism ministers of ASEAN countries will meet in the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), will be held in Manado, North Sulawesi, 8 to 15 January 2012. At the same time also held exhibitions and tourism exchanges or Travex (Travel Exchange), which bring together buyers and sellers of ASEAN and foreign tourism.

"Implementation of this time ATF 2012 held in Manado, because this city is one of the destinations MICE (Meeting, inventive, Convention and Exhibition) world class," said Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Nirwandar, Friday (23/12/2011) in Jakarta.

Sapta said, ASEAN tourism minister meeting in ATF 2012 is scheduled to take place at the Grand Kawanua Manado Convention Center on January 13, 2012. The meeting will be the theme of "ASEAN Go Green". In addition to tourism ministers from 10 ASEAN countries will attend the world tourism officials, among others, UN-WTO Secretary General, President of Aspac, and CEO of PATA, will be the speaker.

Meanwhile Travex activities will be followed by 400 buyers from foreign countries, 900 sellers, and 100 international media. Until December 19 1343 participants have already confirmed attendance with details of 383 buyers, 886 sellers and 74 international media. Kemenparekraf predict ATF totaling about 1,450 participants consisting of 400 buyers, 950 sellers and 100 media.

The buyers came from ASEAN, Asia, Aspac, Europe, Middle East, and America, were the sellers are from Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Filipinos, and Thailand. The international media will come from ASEAN countries, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and America.

Indonesia hosted the Bandung conference in ATF (1986), Jakarta (1991), and Yogyakarta (1996).

Selection of Exhibitors Indonesia Fashion Week 2012

2011-12-16T20:53:00.001-08:00

The fashion industry is still ranked first in the creative economy industry in Indonesia. Recognizing the important role of the fashion industry in the national map trade and industry, Ministry of Industry gave its support in Indonesia Fashion Week (IFW 2012).

To enliven this fashion event, as many as 250 local fashion designers and entrepreneurs of small and medium enterprises will get a subsidy from the Ministry of Industry to participate fill out a fashion show. Until now there are more than 200 participants who follow this selection process. Subsidies will be provided in the form of a free booth, which will normally be rented for Rp 13-14 million.

"The granting of these subsidies are part of our efforts to achieve the target growth of the fashion industry, namely by cooperating with related associations and providing greater opportunities for entrepreneurs fashion that we consider have the potential to move forward," said Euis Saedah, General Director of Small and Medium (HPI) of the Ministry of Industry, in the event exhibitors gathering at the Ministry of Industry, South Jakarta, Friday (12/16/2011).

Subsidies provided through the selection process conducted by the fashion advisor, amounting to 13 people, consisting of fashion observers and actors. The assessment is based on the value of local products, creativity, innovation, diversity, and quality products. Products to be displayed include the product ready to wear, wedding, and Kidswear. Thirteen judges who select the Retno Murti (fashion editor and entrepreneur), Amy Wirabudi (InStyle magazine's editor), Ardistia Dwiastri (designer), Moses Widyatmodjo (designer), Elvara Jandini (stylist), Chitra Subiyakto (fashion stylist Square Indonesia), Fikri Satari (businessman), Susan Budihardjo (designer), Ninuk Pambudy (Senior Editors Compass), Tuty Cholid (designer), Jetty R Hadi (Director of Arts and Culture Indonesia Islamic Fashion Consortium), Tini Sardadi (owner Art Kea) , and Irma Hadisurya (former Deputy Chief Editor of Femina magazine).

"IFW is the best tool for the fashion industry to grow and develop. Not only more than 400 fashion exhibition that will be the main attraction of this business, including buyers and retailers, but also a means of empowerment through seminars and workshops to be held for four days. Event it also features 31 fashion shows from hundreds of designers, "said Amy Wirabudi, Chairman of the IFW 2012.

The event is held on the initiative of the Association of Indonesian Fashion Designers Entrepreneurs (APPMI) and supported by ACT (the event organizer Compass Group of Scholastic Magazine). IFW will take place starting on February 23 to 26 2012.

Raja Ampat, Favorite Travel Destination!

2011-12-08T22:27:00.001-08:00

Raja Ampat earned the accolade Favorite Travel Destination in Indonesia awards Tourism Awards 2011 in Jakarta, Thursday (08/12/2011) night.

Apart from Raja Ampat, Denpasar and Badung get the same award. This means the Province of Bali put the two cities / counties in the category of Favorite Travel Destination City.

While the city with the best service achieved is Malang. In the second place, onece again achieved by Denpasar-Bali.

Then, which a tourist attraction which become favorite tourist destination? Return Raja Ampat and Bali called. Three attractions include beach Waisai residing in Raja Ampat, Tanah Lot in Tabanan, Bali, and Park East Java, Malang.

Bali again called for winning the award in the Best Provincial Tourism Development. Besides Bali, won the same award are Jakarta and Yogyakarta. Special award given to Sawahlunto Tourism and the Pacific Islands Province.

Categories surveyed in the Indonesia Tourism Awards 2011 include county / city the best in travel services, city favorite tourist destination, and tourist favorite. There is also an award are chosen based on the competition program, the provincial government that is most committed to the development of tourism.

In addition, there are also awards for best supporting tourism industry is divided into sub-sectors, among others, star hotels, airlines, travel agents, taxis, restaurants, golf, spas, and shopping malls. Especially for hotels, golf, spa, travel agency, and the restaurant based on the judging.

SWA Magazine act as organizers of the survey. The survey was conducted in 25 cities. The cities selected are a list of cities with regional gross domestic income (GDP) in the area of the largest tourism.

In addition to the survey, also conducted by Focus Group Discussions (FGD). There are 60-90 tourists who we survey in each city, both foreign tourists and tourist archipelago.

The 25 cities are Belitung, Batam, Badung, Jakarta, Bogor, Cirebon, Denpasar, Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, Manado, Padang, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Tanah Toraja, West Lombok, Raja Ampat, Sawahlunto, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya , Semarang, South Jakarta, Samarinda, and Medan.

The survey was conducted of 1,500 tourists archipelago consisting of 1350 tourists and 150 foreign tourists. Also involved 100 respondents from among professionals and executives. Aspects considered include cleaning, tourist information, reasonableness of cost, promotion, the diversity of objects, security, uniqueness of the object, and hospitality.

History of the Malay Archipelago Area Tourism Inaugurated

2011-12-08T22:20:00.001-08:00

Today, Friday (12/09/2011), scheduled to be held the inauguration of the Malay Archipelago History Area Tourism (Sulalatus Salatin). The inauguration was marked by the unveiling History Area Tourism Samalanga Malay Archipelago.

The event was held on the initiative of the Foundation, chaired Tun Sri Lanang Pocut Haslinda Muda Hj In Azwar was supported by Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the Ministry of Education and Culture, and Bireuen regency.

"Tomorrow (Friday) event will we precede in the District Samalanga, to the tomb of Tun Sri Lanang," said Regent Bireuen Nurdin Abdul Rahman in the closing day seminar persona Tun Sri Lanang at his official home on Thursday (12/08/2011) night.

In addition to inaugurate the Malay Archipelago History Area Tourism Samalanga, will also be traveling to the site Tun Sri Lanang in Samalanga, signing the inscription Salalatus Salatin, the Monument Pocut Meuligue, and pilgrimages to the tomb of Tun Sri Lanang.

"We as heirs also will submit a Letter of waqf land titles to the Regent Bireuen. One hectare land area," said Hj Pocut Haslinda to Kompas.com, Thursday night.

Pocut Haslinda said, in the land area of one hectare, among others, will also be built Library Tun Sri Lanang. "Laying the first stone will be made tomorrow (today) after the signing of the inscription," said Haslinda.

History Area Tourism inauguration Samalanga Malay Archipelago is a string of seminars on the persona Tun Sri Lanang Sejaran Two Nations in Indonesia and Malaysia held in Bireuen District Office on Thursday. In addition followed by participants from Indonesia, the seminar also presents speakers from Malaysia and Singapore.

Jakarta Moon Cake Festival 2011 in the Bank Mandiri Museum

2011-10-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

Jakarta Moon Cake Festival 2011 took place lively at the Bank Mandiri Museum, Jakarta, Saturday (09/24/2011). Mooncake festival which is a typical cake of Chinese citizens took place two days until Sunday (25/09/2011).

Chairman of Youth Association of Indonesian Chinese who became a steering committee, Andrew Susanto said, "the event as good faith in preserving the culture of Indonesia" when opening the event.

The opening ceremony enlivened by the appearance of the dance studio dance Ronggeng Elania and discussions on preservation of historical buildings.

Moon Cake or pie moon is a symbolic manifestation of gratitude for blessings received during the year given by the almighty and to strengthen the relationship between humans as asserted by Adrian, who joined the Chinese Youth Association of Indonesia when presenting historical background of moon cake.

Celebration of cakes month or also known as the Chinese valentine falls on September 12th or 15th on the eighth lunar month by Chinese calendar at which time the full moon appeared very beautiful.

The event is supported by a number of communities such as the Community Around Us, Photography Lovers Community, Community of Love Our Heritage, as well as the Faculty of Chinese Literature, University of Indonesia is displaying a variety of activities such as photo exhibitions of Chinese culture, and Liong Lion Dance performances, musical performances and film screenings as well as no less importance of moon cake is a culinary tour.

The event gives a lot of knowledge about Chinese culture through a Moon Cake.

Ambon Bay Festival Ready to be Held

2011-09-29T00:30:00.000-07:00

Ambon Bay Festival in Ambon, Maluku, ready to be held September 30 and October 1, 2011. The festival which lasts for two days, a momentum to restore the image of Maluku after riots occurred in several areas in Ambon, 11 September.

"Convening this event is an attempt to show that Ambon Maluku or safe for tourist visits," said Head of Culture and Tourism Florence Sahusilawane Maluku, Ambon, on Thursday (29/09/2011).

In the festival, competitions will be held privately. Three of the four eyes of the race are closely related to traditions and culture of the people of Maluku.

The race was among them, arumbae manggurebe or arumbae traditional boat race. Arumbae was formerly used as a boat war society. There are ten groups of participants who plan to race. They not only come from Ambo n but also of the Ceram and Saparua.

Then race the traditional fishing boat with a fishing pole and traditionally is planned to be followed by the 104 boats. In addition, hosts boat races (bercadik) which pengayuhnya were women. They will be using the traditional clothing of Maluku, clothing Cele. Already there are 30 groups and boats have signed up to follow this race.

Last is the swimming relay race with a pool lane from the north side of Ambon Bay (Cape Martafons) and finished on the south side of the Bay of Ambon (Galala). Already there are 40 teams; each team amounted to two swimmers, who will follow this race.

Krast Maros - World Heritage in The Land of Celebes - Indonesia

2011-09-07T06:58:00.000-07:00

Rows cluster rock cliffs towering into the sky and stretching up to 43,750 hectares. Synergy with the blue sky contrasting with the green vegetation that is still natural and shaded by a thin mist, making the atmosphere was quiet, quiet, but romantic and mystical impressed. Yup! The impression that I felt when my first set foot in the Karst Maros areas (tower karst) or better known as the Stone Forest which was named the second largest and most beautiful in the world.

Stone Forest is a world heritage which is formed from the dissolution of limestone occurred thousands of years ago. Located on the road axis between the Makassar-Toraja tourists sites makes this a beautiful natural panorama of natural parks that are served to everyone who crossed the road trans-Sulawesi. However, world-class attraction is still not too in exposed so rarely visited by tourists. Though this saves a lot of uniqueness that can only be found in the region is world heritage.

It is Located in the village hamlets salengrang ramang-ramang, Maros regency, South Sulawesi. Karst Maros area can be reached by land transportation from the city of Makassar approximately 1.5 hours. Then to go into the forest of stone, we must use a local fishing boat to pass through the mangrove forest that blends with palm and pandanus trees that grow wild in the left-right path that we've been through. Occasionally we passed the rocky cliffs are home to Salalah habitat of one type of eagle. But what makes me more amazed again as it passes through a tunnel of huge chunks of rock that formed naturally. A ride on this boat takes approximately half an hour.

Uniqueness Karst Maros
When I first set foot in the forests of our stones are treated to harsh landscape of rocky cliffs that rose and green vegetation that is still meeting. But there are some interesting things can we meet this region. Including the following;

Goa-Goa, amounting to 268 and is the prehistoric site of the World.
Not only the beautiful stalactite and stalagmite caves served by existing Maros karst region, but the cave ornaments are formed from the leaching of carbonate rocks naturally makes it more beautiful caves to explore in deeper. Plus paintings on cave walls that are relics of prehistoric times, as well as some relics such as pottery and arrowheads that are serrated tools humans in prehistoric times. other than that here also discovered the longest cave in Indonesia, namely Salukkan Kallang cave, which extends for 27 km. as well as the deepest cave in Indonesia in the form of single wells, as deep as 260 meters in Leang Leaputte.
Rare biota danEndemik

In addition to the charming landscape and prehistoric relics are still preserved. Stone forest area is also saving rare and endemic biota, among which only one in the world. There are black monkey (Macaca Maura) and 125 species of rare butterflies. But there are some animals that tegolong very rare and has not been identified, such as the spider cave new species of palms of the hands of adults, blind cave fish are transparent, spider crab, branch-nosed bats, blind cave shrimp who was transparent, several types of crickets cave that has not been identified, and several other endemic animals.

Stone forest area is very wide. The wide to pass through several counties in southern Sulawesi, it is still an area with national park Bantimurung that in a claim by a British researcher Alfred Russel Wallace, as a natural butterfly palace largest and most comprehensive in the world. other than that this region still many other unique things, it's just a very broad area into two after the china has not been too in the explore by local government

Let's Visit to the Museum Pos Indonesia Bandung

2011-08-26T01:42:00.000-07:00

Overview

Ever heard of Gedung Sate Bandung? Yes, most of the people of Indonesia must recognize the unique building with a roof-like skewer which is the center of government of West Java Province. But did you know that in the east wing of Gedung Sate stands a museum about the post which was built in 1931? Probably not many of us know, that in addition to the uniqueness of Gedung Sate is an already famous, historical sight there are no less interesting for our visit, namely Museum Pos Indonesia.

Museum Pos Indonesia can be said to record the history of postal services in Indonesia since the colonial period until Indonesia's independence. Building used as a museum was built around 1920 by architect J. Berger and Leutdsgebouwdienst, with the Italian Renaissance architectural style. Since 1933, the building area of 706 square meters is then functioned as a museum, with the name of the Postal Telegraph and Telephone Museum (often abbreviated as PTT Museum).

The outbreak of World War II and the Japanese Occupation in 1941 led to the museum with a collection of various objects from around the world this post is not neglected. Even since the revolution until the beginning of the end of 1979 the Museum PTT becoming less unnoticed. Only in early 1980, Perum Pos and Giro form a committee to revitalize the museum in order to function again as a means to showcase a collection of postage and telecommunications. This endeavor resulted in the inauguration of the museum on the day of the 38th Postel Bhakti, which is dated September 27, 1983 by Achmad Tahir, Minister of Tourism and Telecommunications at the time. The museum was named the Museum of Post and Giro, after the name of the government-owned company that oversees the museum

The name change occurred again in 1995, when the name of Perum Pos and Giro changed to PT Pos Indonesia (Persero). Name Museum of Post and Giro adjust to the new name of the company, became the Museum Pos Indonesia. The role and function of the museum is also growing. Not just a place exhibiting a collection, the museum is also a means of research, education, documentation, information services, as well as special attractions.

Amid the rapid development of information technology that increasingly allows sending messages, either through the Internet or mobile phone, making postal services more and less desirable. Correspondence and sending postcards is now as outdated. Therefore, the existence of the Postal Museum Indonesia increasingly important to show the development of messaging technology and goods from the early days of the postal company in the 1930s to the current service. Collection is on display not only limited to stamps and postcards, but also expanded with various postal equipment, books, and visualization and dioramas of posting activity. With the expansion of museum objects and collections, make this museum as a fairly complete postal museum tells the history of the postal company in Indonesia.

Feature

Museum Pos Indonesia is perfect for you the pegila philately, because the museum has about 50 thousand sheets of stamps from around 178 countries in the world. Collection is so rich is to be collected since the museum was founded, namely 1933 to present. Besides being able to enjoy the extensive collection of stamps, visitors can also see other postal items that will be full of historical value.

On the first floor, for example, tourists will be greeted by the exhibition of various supplies of employees since the colonial era to the present. In the space of this exhibition you can compare the development of official clothing postal employees, postal equipment also have looked very ancient. One of the salient figure is the statue of postal Indonesia, namely Mas Soeharto. Mas Soeharto was lost due to postal leaders kidnapped by the Dutch. The statue has become one of the leaders heading the effort to appreciate that a lot of merit in the development of postal services in Indonesia.

Still on the first floor, visitors are also shown various tools such as a letter scales, weighing packages, postal bags, postal stamp, vehicle carrier, and equipment, other equipment past the post. There is also a kind of replica depicting the postal employees who are working. The depiction of the replica is very helpful to know what the postal service in antiquity to the present. While in the corners of the room displayed all the pictures the process of making stamps, printing, until ready for use by consumers.

In addition to the first floor, showrooms and others are in the basement (basement). This is where the traveler can see the various collections of stamps from various countries. These stamps are placed in the cabinets of glass called vitrin. The composition of the cabinet is lined up from the oldest collection of the latest collections, with the stamp category that refers to the country of origin stamp was produced. Of the approximately 50 thousand stamp collection, some collection groups accidentally given a special security, such as iron bars and locked. This is because these collections of ancient and somewhat rare, so if assessed with nominal money, then its value will be very astonishing. Could reach billions of rupiah. To see it, tourists must be accompanied by any particular officer.

Most of the special stamp collections in this museum are from the Netherlands. It is not so surprising, because from the outset of this museum was founded by the Dutch-owned postal company. However, by no means the Postal Museum Indonesia neglected to show the history of the stamp world. One of his collection of paintings in the world's first stamps, called "The Penny Black". The stamp is illustrated head of Queen Victoria and was first published in 1840. In addition to painting the first stamp, the displayed image is also Sir Rowland, creator of the first stamp was originally an IRS worker in the UK. In a statement listed in the museum, we found out that initially the cost of mailing is borne by the recipient. However, this system eventually discontinued and replaced because it was a case of letter recipients who refuse to pay the cost of mailing.

In addition to the history of the world's first postage stamp, there are also the first stamps in Indonesia. The shape is not a painting, but the original stamps. The stamp which was published on 1 April 1864 is red wine with a picture of King Willem III. It costs about 10 cents when it

Various postal equipment in earlier times also on display in the basement, such as various forms of mailbox gathered from across the archipelago. Then there is also an ancient metal carts that were used to transport mail from the post office to the train station. While more modern equipment is an automatic stamp vending machines. Unfortunately, this machine is damaged.

Other collections are also quite valuable is the posters golden letters (golden letter). The posters are replicas of the letters are made in the days of ancient kingdoms in the archipelago, such as Mulawarman, Srivijaya, Tarumanegara, and Majapahit. Although the so-called golden letters, but in reality the image of the poster is no longer showing a glint of gold in the scratch letters. This is because the age of the letter has been for centuries, so when made replica no longer shows the color of golden sheen.

Location
Museum Pos Indonesia is located in the east wing of Gedung Sate, precisely on Jalan Cilaki, number 73, Bandung, Indonesia. Building the museum together with the Head Office of PT Pos Indonesia.

Access

Museum Pos Indonesia Bandung is located in the city center, making it easier for tourists who want to visit this place. Travelers can begin the journey from the city of Jakarta. Distance between Jakarta - Bandung adrift approximately 180 miles. From Jakarta, tourists can use private vehicles or public transportation.

When using public transportation, travelers can choose to use rail service or use public buses. Arriving at the train station or at the terminal in Bandung, you can use public transportation or taxi to the Gedung Sate. From Gedung Sate, you just walk towards the east side of the building. There are small signs to the museum. If confused, you can ask the security guard or staff of the West Java provincial government.

Museum is open every day from Monday - Sunday from 09.00 - 16.00. On national holidays the museum is closed. If tourists want to visit with the group in large numbers, you should notify in advance to the museum by phone 022-420195, aircraft 153. Confirmation of the visit is important so that the service manager of the museum remains the maximum.

Ticket Price
Tourists visiting the Museum Pos Indonesia no charge (free).

Accommodation and Other Facilities
Museum Pos Indonesia has been equipped with various facilities, such as permanent exhibition space, library space, collection storage space, garage space or repair of objects of collection, as well as administrative space. In addition, the Indonesian Postal Museum visitors can also ask the officers to accompany the visit, so you can visit more leverage.

Statue of General Sudirman - Jakarta

2011-08-24T23:34:00.000-07:00

A majestic General Sudirman statue is coloring capital city of Jakarta. The statue measuring 12 meters and the 6.5-meter of high and voetstuk about 5.5 meters, located in the Upper Hamlet, before the House of BNI, in the middle of the road which divides adjacent to Jalan Sudirman and Jalan Thamrin. This bronze statue weighing 4 tons with a budget of Rp 3.5 billion and was undertaken by the artist and art lecturer Institute of Technology Bandung, Sunario.

The figure of General Sudirman depicted saluting a sturdy stand up and head slightly upwards to give a dynamic impression. Because standing in the middle of the area filled with diverse activities, the statue was designed intentionally simple and does not require a lot of details.

Sudirman statue of development plans and a number of sculptures that will adorn the main streets named after streets sticking in September 2001. The plan is the realization of a statue of the hero contest conducted in 1999. Location of the statue is a straight line that led from the Statue of the Youth Building in Kebayoran until National Monument obelisk.

The cost of building the statue which cost around Rp 6.6 billion came from employers, not from APBD DKI. As compensation businessman gets two points billboards in strategic locations, Upper Hamlet. While that determines the funding handed over to family Sudirman. Employers who have been designated to fund construction of the statue is PT. Patriamega. As compensation, PT. Patriamega earn two points billboard in a strategic area in Upper Hamlet, namely at point A and 6B. For the organizers of the billboard, that point is very strategic and most expensive resale value.

According to the plan of the statue of General Sudirman was due to be inaugurated June 22, 2003 to coincide Jakarta Anniversary 476, but not realized. Inauguration finally held on August 16, 2003. The inauguration was marred rallies a group of youths. Commander of Independence should be the symbol of the spirit of struggle of the Indonesian nation has now faded meaning of heroism. Because of General Sudirman is depicted in salute position. The position of the statue is considered out of place because as the Commander in Chief, Sudirman not properly deferential to any citizen who crossed the road, which was supposed to honor. This also was raised in the film Nagabonar 2. Yet the Governor of DKI Jakarta DKI accompanied by the Head of the Parks Department and one of the great family of General Sudirman, Hanung Faini, it inaugurated the founding of the Statue of General Sudirman.

General Sudirman was the leader of guerrilla forces during the independence war (1945-1949). He bears the gift of the Great Commander. Service and dedication to the nation and the country deserve to be remembered and memorialized.

Indonesian Batik Design Competition degree in American

2011-08-17T21:09:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK (AFP) - Representatives of the Government of Indonesia in the United States will hold a batik design competition which will be followed by U.S. citizens in an effort to further popularize the land of Uncle Sam's batik, batik Indonesia following the enactment of cultural heritage as not-world objects by UNESCO last year.

According to information compiled by Reuters in New York on Monday, the competition was initiated by Ambassador to the U.S., Dino Patti Djalal, it will be hosted by the Consulate General in New York, Consulate General Los Angeles Consulate General in Houston, Consulate General Chicago Consulate General in San Francisco and under the coordination of the Embassy Affairs in Washington DC.

The competition will start as did the launch by the respective representative office at the U.S. RI in April-May 2011.

After the launch, all U.S. citizens in America are at least 16 years old can already send them to the batik design competition committee.

According to the Embassy in Washington DC, the target of this competition is among students or graduates of art schools and design, especially textile designs that exist in the U.S..

The competition jury will consist of experts in batik, Indonesia and American fashion designers, as well as figures of textile and clothing industries of both countries - are expected to buy a portfolio interest in winning the competition to be mass produced and sold in the U.S..

In addition to prize money, batik competition will also give opportunity to the three winners to follow the "tour batik" to Indonesia as well as exhibiting in Indonesia.

Announcement of winners of the competition itself will be held in San Francisco in November 2011.

Before determining the winners, the organizers at the semifinal stage will select 50 works best batik design, which will then be showcased on the activities of Indonesian Festival June 9, 2011.

There is also the final stage, the organizers chose 20 participants with the best design that will be invited to attend training on batik.

Competition titled "American Batik Design Competition" was organized through cooperation with non-governmental organization that focuses activities on efforts to provide education to the world of Asia, The Asia Society, and sponsored by a number of large American companies and Indonesia, among others, PT. Freeport Indonesia, Chevron, PT. Garuda Indonesia, Pertamina, and Caterpillar.

Meanwhile, according to The Asia Society, the launch of the "American Batik Design Competition" in Washington DC will be held on April 8 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.

The launching will also be filled with a batik exhibition, presentation of Indonesian food, cultural performances and fashion show by designer Denny Wirawan.

Honai. Home for Papuans

2011-07-26T21:01:00.000-07:00

Honai is a typical house in the central highlands of Papua which is inhabited by a tribe Damal; tribe Dani; tribe Moni; tribe Me; and relatives of other tribes in Papua. Honai houses made of wood with a conical roof made of straw or reeds.
Honai has a small door and have small windows, these windows serve to emit light into enclosed spaces, there is also honai who do not have to honai jendala women in general.
Honai structure built narrow or small in order to withstand the cold mountains. Inside this honai they put up a campfire in the tenga-tenga in order to warm their bodies at night.

Honai HOUSE TYPE

Honai house divided into three types, namely:

Hi Tonggoi is Honai for men. Made larger in order to accommodate all men, whether traveling or heads of families in one village. Inside this tonggoi hi men mamasang bonfire in the middle and talk about life today and the future. Parents gather in honai His sons, and every night to teach them many things about the norms prevailing in society, and many things discussed in this honai.
Hi Onggoi is Honai women. In honai specifically for women Mothers and daughters only, the form of rather small honainya within their family size.
Boe Nai is Pig Cage. Honai was built just for maintenance pigs.

Radya Pustaka Museum - Surakarta - Indonesia

2011-07-10T22:04:00.000-07:00

Radya Pustaka Museum was built on October 28th, 1980 by Kanjeng Adipati Sosrodiningrat IV, all through the reign of Pepatih Dalem Pakubowono IX and Pakubowono X. It is located on Jalan Slamet Riyadi, lone of the foremost streets in Solo, in the Sriwedari Cultural and City Park, Surakarta.

To produce appreciation of the inventor of the museum, the Board of Paheman Radya Pustaka gives the first name of the eastern building the same as him. The building east of the museum was named WALIDYASANA, combination of the terms Walidi and Asana (place). This ground is bought by Sri Susuhunan Paku Buwana X worth of 65 thousand Dutch gulden from Johanes Busselaar under deed 13/VII thumbs down. 10 in 1877 tanaheigendom. To produce appreciation pro K.R.A. Sosrodingrat IV, the board made his effigy placed in the midpoint of the museum, which was formerly renowned as Loji Kadipolo.

The museum stored collection of ancient objects with the intention of be inflicted with a regard of distinguished art and history, such as marble and bust statues of Hindu and Buddhist era, ccollections of ancient keris (traditional Javanese weapon) and a variety of other traditional weapons, a fit of gamelan (traditional Javanese musical instrument), wayang kulit and wayang beber (traditional Javanese puppets), a collection of ceramics and other various art items. These items are gained from Kasunanan Palace, Kepatihan, GPH Hadiwijaya, donations and by purchasing.

Kasunanan Solo Palace

2011-07-02T00:51:00.000-07:00

Kasunanan Palace is one of the exotic buildings in its time. One of the architects of this palace is Prince Mangkubumi (later titled Sultan Hamengkubuwono I) which is also the main architect of Kasultanan Palace (Yogyakarta). Therefore, it is not surprising that the basic pattern both palaces (the Yogyakarta and Surakarta) have a general equation. Kasunanan palace, as it is today, was not built simultaneously in 1744-45, but was built in stages by maintaining basic spatial patterns that remain the same as initially. Development and large-scale restoration recently performed by Susuhunan Pakubuwono X (Sunan PB X) who reigns from 1893 to 1939. Most of the palace is painted white and blue with a mixture of Javanese- Europe architecture.

Kasunanan Palace also known as Surakarta Sultanate Palace, built in 1745 by King Pakubowono II. It is the principal palace of Surakarta, and was built at the same time this city was found. This palace was intended to replace the old palace in Kartasura, about 12 km west of Solo.

In general, the division of the palace include: Alun-Alun Lor (North Square, Sasana Sumewa Complex, North Sitihinggil Complex, North Kamandungan Complex, Sri Manganti Complex, Kedhaton Complex, Kamagangan Complex, South Srimanganti Complex and South Kemandungan, and South Sitihinggil Complex and Alun-alun Kidul (South Square). These Palace complexes are surrounded by Baluwarti, a defensive wall of which height is about three to five meters and a thickness of about one meter without pavilion. These walls enclose an area with a rectangular shape. That area is about five hundred meters wide and about seven hundred meters long. The Palace complex that is inside the wall is from Kemandungan Lor to Kemandungan Kidul. Both complexes, Sitihinggil and squares, are not surrounded by this defensive walls.

The courtyard is dominated by a tower called Panggung Sanggabuwono, a mysterious tower where become the place of meeting between the King and Kanjeng Ratu Kidul, Javanese myth of the southern sea queens. Sanggabuwana Tower is the only monument in Indonesia which is full of dignity and peace, to tradition, art and culture of classical royal Javanese architecture.

Nyi Roro Kidul (The Queen of the South Ocean) Sundanese Version

2011-06-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

At one time, there lived a beautiful princess named Kadita. Because of her beauty, she was called Dewi Srengenge which means the beautiful sun. Srengenge is the doughter of King Munding Wangi. Although the king had a beautiful daughter, he was always sad because he really was always hoping to have boys. The king was then married to Dewi Mutiara, and gets a son from the marriage. And he is so happy.

Dewi Mutiara wants for his son later became king, and she was trying to get her wish was materialized. Then the Dewi Mutiara came to the king, and requested that the king sent her daughter away from the palace. Of course the king refused. "It's ridiculous. I am not going to let anyone who wants to act rude to my daughter", said King Munding Wangi. Hearing the answer, the Dewi Mutiara smiled and said sweetly until the king was not angry anymore. But even so, she still intends to fulfill her desire that.

In the morning, before sunrise, Dewi Mutiara sent aides to summon a shaman. She wants the shaman curse Kadita, her stepdaughter. "I want a her beautiful body full with scabies and itching. If you succeed, then I will give a reward that you never imagined before." The shaman obeys the queen. In the evening, the Kadita body was met with scabies and itching. When she awoke, she realized her body and filled with foul-smelling ulcers. The beautiful princess cried and did not know what to do.

When the King heard the news, he became very sad and invited many physicians to cure her daughter. He realized that his daughter's illness was not fair; someone must have been cursing or using santet. The problem becomes more complicated when the Queen Dewi Mutiara forced him to drive his daughter. "Your Daughter will bring misfortune for the whole country," said Dewi Mutiara. Because King did not want her daughter to be rumors all over the country, eventually he was forced to accept the proposal of the Queen Pearl to send her daughter out of the country.

The poor princess went alone, without knowing where to go. She was almost unable to cry anymore. She does have a noble heart. She does not hold a grudge to her stepmother, instead she always asked for God with him in a bear suffering.

Almost seven days and seven nights she walked until she reached the Southern Ocean. She looked at the ocean. The water is clean and clear, unlike other ocean water is blue or green. He jumped into the water and swim. Suddenly, when the Southern Ocean water touched her skin, miracles happen. Sores disappeared and there was no sign that she had scabies or itching. Instead, she became more beautiful than ever. Not only that, but now she has the power to govern the whole Southern Ocean. Now she became a fairy called Nyi Roro Kidul or Queen of the South Ocean that live forever.

Natural charm & history of Jepara Kartini Beach

2011-05-07T19:56:00.000-07:00

The city is famous pro the city of Jepara in addition to carving, furthermore has a natural beauty with the intention of is very beautiful especially with the natural beauty of its beach. Equally a city located in the northern island of Java would not be surprised anymore if Jepara has coast resorts are quite a ration. Actually here are many tourist seats in the constituency of Jepara, here is the famous tourist beach, since it close to the Jepara's sea. These are approximately tourist a skin condition frequented by both community public or from outside Jepara

KARTINI BEACH

Tourism Kartini Beach is located 2.5 km to the west of Jepara Regency Hall. Sightseeing is located in the village Bulu Jepara constituency and is a natural attractions into tourist's marvel. Various at the bottom of facilities such as dock, generally aquarium turtles, motels, children's games (carousel, bath balls, cruiser currents), and others are unfilled pro visitors. The ambiance around the beach is quite cool indeed gives a evident impression pro visitors, so the place is very apposite pro family tree recreation or event is furthermore other relaxing. Visitors can consent to energy of exhausted of sitting under the gazebo while inhaling the fresh air with the sea wind

Regions with an area of ??3.5 ha of ground is a strategic area, since as sea moving routes to the inhabitant marine playground attractions Karimunjawa and lengthy Island. Now is furthermore already unfilled earnings of moving to the Publications of the KMP Kartini Beach pier. MURIA (5 hours travel time) and Fast Ship KARTINI I (travel calculate 2.5 hours). Also Kartini Beach can not getting away from from a traditional event called "Lomban". This event is a community-owned cultural event Jepara regency with the intention of lasted 1 time exactly on the 8th of Shawwal or the week with Hari Raya Idul Fitri.

Beach

Jepara Craft

For Kartini

MENTAWAI RATE, ANCIENT INTEREST WHICH WILL BE LOST IN INDONESIA

2011-04-03T02:17:00.000-07:00

Mentawai tribe are the first inhabitants of the Mentawai Islands. Equally Nias tribe and tribe Enggano, they were supporters of the Proto-Malay cultures who matured on Archipelago Islands to the west. Mentawai residents residential area, in addition to the Mentawai Islands Pagai furthermore in North and South Pagai. This tribe is renowned as gatherers and as I initially learned not familiar with undeveloped. Typical tradition is the aid of tattoos all ended his body, which is correlated to the role and social status of its users.

Mentawai tattoo body painting is a tradition pro the tribal peoples in the Mentawai islands. Mentawai tattoo renowned as titi. This tattoo is a tattoo with the intention of is very unique and remarkable since it meets all of the body, from head to toe. For the Mentawai public, tattoos are timeless create with the intention of can be taken rancid. Or in other terms, tattooing tradition Mentawai public single be converted into a bring about of art as long as public who take it live. Inside addition, the tattoo furthermore serves as a interaction tool, namely to trade show identity and to differences in social status in society. 4503

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Jaipong Dance (Indonesian Dance)

2011-03-25T01:27:00.000-07:00

Indonesia is not just rich in culture but additionally rich with a variety of arts, dance arts jaipong lone who comes from west Java. The following is a bursting explanation of jaipong dance, ranging from understanding jaipong dance, dance history and development of Dance jaipong jaipong.

Dance jaipong

Jaipongan is a rivulet of dance with the aim of was born from the creativity of an comedian from Bandung, Gugum Gumbira. Attention to folk art, lone of which is Tap Tilu makes knowing the patterns of dance movement traditions exist in Kliningan / Bajidoran or Tap Tilu. Opening schedule, pencugan, nibakeun and several kinds of movement of several arts mincid higher than hold a sufficient amount inspiration to develop a dance or art with the aim of is right away notorious as the Jaipongan. Having the status of a social dance, dance Jaipong successfully urban by the comedian dances are in style in the kinship of Sunda and highly favored by the make somewhere your home of West Java (in particular), and even in style until outside West Java.

Calling Jaipongan in point of fact not recently be reminiscent of the kind of nice-looking traditional Sundanese dance with dynamic movement. Hands, shoulders, and hips for all time been a dominant part in the pattern of the sprightly movement, accompanied by beating drums. Especially in female dancers, all of it is for all time accompanied with a sweet smile and cast in the eye. This is the kind of social dance in traditional Sundanese dance with the aim of emerged in the recent 1970s with the aim of its popularity to this date still live in the kinship.

History of Dance Jaipong

Before this form of performance art program, near are several forms of dance influences behind this alliance. Indoors West Java, instead of model, social dance is the influence of the Ball Room, which is generally in a social dance, may well not be separated from existence and pamogoran ronggeng. Ronggeng in social dance is rebuff longer functioning instead of activities of the ceremony, but instead of entertainment or a way of killing unfashionable. The existence ronggeng in the performing arts has an appeal with the aim of invites sympathy instead of the pamogoran. For model on Tilu Tap dance is so well notorious by the Sundanese make somewhere your home, is likely this art in style around the time 1916. Having the status of the folk performing arts, this art is supported just by unfussy elements, such as waditra with the aim of includes fiddle, drums, two kulanter, three percussion, and gongs. Similarly, the dance schedule with the aim of organize not hold a standard pattern of movement, a unfussy outfit performer as a reflection of democracy.

Along with the waning type of art higher than, the ex- pamogoran (spectators who amusement an enthusiastic role in the performing arts Tap Tilu / Doger / Tayub) switched its attention on the performing arts Kliningan, which in the north coast of West Java (Karawang, Bekasi, Purwakarta, Indramayu, and Subang ) notorious as Kliningan Bajidoran dance patterns and measures with the aim of program has more or less similarities with the before art (Tap Tilu / Doger / Tayub). Indoors the meantime, the existence of cloaked dances in Banjet quite in style, especially in Karachi, someplace more or less Bajidoran movement pattern taken from the dance in this Banjet Mask. Indoors koreografis dance is still bring to light the patterns of tradition (Tap Tilu) which contains elements of the opening schedule, pencugan, nibakeun and several kinds of movement mincid which in twirl turn into the basis of the creation of dance Jaipongan. Some basic dance schedule Jaipongan apart from Tap Tilu, Ibing Bajidor and Mask Banjet is Tayuban and Pencak Silat.

Dance jaipong

The appearance of dance facility Gugum Gumbira at the start called Tap Tilu development, with the aim of is for the reason that it is a basic dance from Tap Tilu development. The originally operate Gugum Gumbira still very thick with color Ibing Tilu Tap, both in conditions of choreography and iringannya, who subsequently dance it became popularly notorious as Jaipongan.

Typical Jaipongan kaleran sort, which is fun, erotic, humorous, excitement, spontaneity, and simplicity (naturally, whatever they are). This was reflected in the pattern of presentation of dance on the program, near is a specified pattern (Ibing pattern) as in art Jaipongan in Bandung, additionally near are additionally dances with the aim of are not dipola (Ibing Saka), instead of model in art Jaipongan Subang and Karawang. This name can be found in Jaipongan kaleran sort, especially in the area of Subang. Indoors the presentation, this kaleran Jaipongan sort, as follows: 1) Tatalu; 2) Flower Gadung; 3) Fruit Kawung Gopar; 4) Dance Opening (Ibing Pattern), generally performed by a single performer or Sinden Tatandakan (sinden attack but can not sing but dance songs sinden / interpreter kawih); 5) Jeblokan and Jabanan, is part performance as the audience (Bajidor) Sawer money (jabanan) while welcome paste. Jeblokan name is defined as couples who advanced relating sinden and the audience (Bajidor).

Dance Development Jaipong

Work Jaipongan originally began to be notorious by the freely available is dance "Leaves Pulus Keser Bojong" and "Rendeng Bojong" both of which are types of dance girls and dance in pairs (boys and girls). From the dance with the aim of emerged a a small amount of names with the aim of are trustworthy Jaipongan dancers like Tati Saleh, Yeti Mamat, Eli Somali, and Pepen Dedi Kurniadi. Early appearance of the dance had turn into a conversation; the central announce is the movement of the erotic and bad. But from the a small amount of print media exposure, last name Gugum Gumbira seemly notorious society, especially afterward the dance Jaipongan in 1980 staged by the central station TVRI Jakarta. The crash of the popularity of the more increases the frequency of performances, both in the method of television, a celebration or celebrations held by the secretive sector and government.

Attendance Jaipongan hefty contribution towards the instigators of the art of dance to more actively explore the types of folk dances with the aim of were previously excluding attention. With the appearance of dance Jaipongan, used by activists to organize dance courses dance Jaipongan, used additionally by businessmen pubs as a red herring night invited guests, someplace the development of broaden topic opportunities this kind of dance was formed by activists as an effort by the money-spinning empowerment Dance Studio names or groups in more or less areas of West Java, instead of model in Subang with Jaipongan sort "kaleran" (north).

Further development occurred dance Jaipongan in 1980-1990's, someplace Gugum Gumbira create an alternative dance such as Toka-toka, Setra Sari, Sonteng, Pencug, Heron dazed, parade procession Leaf-Puring, Rawayan and dance Kawung Anten. From these dances appear more or less skilled dancers Jaipongan include Iceu Effendi, Yumiati Mandiri, Miming Mintarsih, Nani, Erna, Mira Tejaningrum, Ine Dinar, Ega, Nuni, Cepy, Agah, Aa Suryabrata and Asep.

Today the dance Jaipongan be called as lone of identity West Java culture, this is perceptible on several main measures concerning to visitors from foreign countries who came to West Java, it was greeted with Jaipongan dance performances. Similarly, with art missions to foreign countries for all time equipped with a dance Jaipongan. Dance Jaipongan affect many other crafts in the kinship of West Java, both on the art of wayang/puppet, gamelan, Genjring / Terbangan, Kacapi jaipong, and almost all freely available performances as well as on up-to-the-minute dangdut song which collaborated with Jaipong.

Is True Borobudur Temple Heritage of Solomon?

2011-03-06T19:38:00.000-08:00

Read the title beyond, certainly many citizens who would frowned, as a sign of disbelief. Clothed in verity, it might as well with you. Therefore, the Prophet Solomon was a envoy of God certain privilege to his capability to conquer all of God's creatures, together with wind power is subject matter to the say-so of Allah. Clothed in verity, birds and the genie every time act upon Solomon.

According to Sami bin Abdullah al-Maghluts, in his put your name down for diagram History of Prophets and Messengers, Prophet Solomon estimated to live in the 9th century BC (989-931 BC), or not far off from 3,000 years before. Meanwhile, the Borobudur Temple as it is in black and white in diverse books of nationwide history, founded by the line line by the side of the last part of the 8th century AD, or not far off from 1,200 years before. Therefore, it is natural with the aim of many citizens who might laugh wryly, laughing, and shaking his head whilst acknowledged with the aim of Borobudur Temple was founded by the Prophet Solomon.

Borobudur is a Buddhist temple. Adjacent to the temple of Borobudur is Pawon and Mendut. A a small number of kilometers from Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple near, Kalasan, Candi Sari, Plaosan, and others. The temples close to Prambanan is a Buddhist temple with the aim of was founded around the time 772 and 778 AD.

So, pardon? To resolve with Solomon? Is it factual with the aim of Borobudur Temple is a relic of the Prophet Solomon and the lofty lofty? What is the evidence? Is it factual with the aim of near are traces of Islam in the chief Buddhist temple? Of classes need to study thorough and have to do with all parties to corroborate the validity and truth.

However, if the beyond questions locate to the KH Fahmi Basya, the Islamic mathematician will answer it; factual. Borobudur is a relic of Prophet Solomon with the aim of exist in the soil of Java.

Clothed in his put your name down for, Islamic Mathematics 3 (Republika, 2009), KH Fahmi Basya mentioned selected characteristics of Borobudur temple which happen to evident as a heritage the son of David. Among them, the forest or the soil of Saba, Saba connotation, the refer to of Solomon, the bitter fruit maja, elimination of the palace the Queen of Saba to Solomon's territory, buildings with the aim of are not resolved by the genie, the gathering place of the Queen of Saba, and others.

Clothed in the Qur'an, the story of Prophet Solomon and the Queen of Saba is mentioned in surah An-Naml [27]: 15-44, Saba [34]: 12-16, al-Anbiya [21]: 78-81, and others. Of classes, many resolve not believe whilst Borobudur is a heritage of Solomon.

Among the reasons, as Solomon lived in the 10th century BC, while Borobudur was built in the 8th century AD. Then, according to many parties, measures and story of Solomon's event in the Palestinian territories, and Saba in southern Yemen, while the Borobudur in Indonesia.

Of classes this creates curiosity. Moreover, KH Fahmi Basya reveal the evidence based on the testimony of the Koran. Then, pardon? If legally binding impermeable of Borobudur is lasting Solomon or building construction is a expertise Solomon?

According to Fahmi Basya, and as a writer find out through the existing reliefs, indeed near are selected symbols, which is impressive and is identical with the story of Solomon and the Queen of Saba, as a account of the Koran. The basic is not far off from the ark, a box or chest which contains the heritage of David to Solomon AS. Perhaps, in it near is the put your name down for of Psalms, the Torah, and the level of Moses, and allot harmony. On the reliefs limited in Borobudur, was a chest or ark was guarded by someone.

"And their Prophet thought unto them: 'Surely a sign he will happen to king, is the return of the ark to you, in it near is serenity from your lady and the have a break of the dynasty heritage of Moses and the dynasty of Aaron; ark was passed by the angels. Verily in this near is a sign in place of you, if ye who believe '. "(Surah Al-Baqarah [2]: 248).

Second, the job is not finished whilst the genie who know Solomon had died. (Surah Saba [34]: 14). When to know Solomon's death, the genie had to bring to a halt toil. At Borobudur, near are unfinished figure complete. The figurine is called the Unfinished Solomon.

Third, the genie was well thought-out to build tall buildings and making sculptures. (Surah Saba [34]: 13). While is famous, near are many Buddha statues by the side of Borobudur. While a prohibitive building or buildings with the aim of are Prambanan temple.

Fourth, Solomon spoke with the birds and animals. (Surat An-Naml [27]: 20-22). There was besides relief. Clothed in verity, the reliefs of Borobudur is motivated by a quantity of frame rate and birds. There are besides a quantity of reliefs of other animals, like elephants, horses, pigs, dogs, monkeys, and others.

Fifth, the story of the Queen of Saba and the citizens who worship the sun and bowing to fellow soul beings. (Surat An-Naml [27]: 22). According to Fahmi Basya, Saba channel the gathering or gathering place. Hud-hud bird squeezing out of Saba, for the reason that birds resolve not know the refer to of the area. "Never mind the birds, humans solitary whilst it is beyond the jet, will not know the refer to of a city or terrain," he explains. Added Fahmi Basya, soul gathering place with the aim of is by the side of Ratu Boko Temple which is located not far off from 36 kilometers from Borobudur. This distance besides allows the bird to travel in a single air travel.

Sixth, Saba is in Indonesia, namely Wonosobo. Clothed in the Qur'an, Saba area wild with trees with the aim of very much. (Surah Saba [34]: 15). Clothed in Ancient Jawi language dictionary, compiled by Dr Maharsi, the word 'Wana' connotation forest. So, according to Fahmi, wana saba or Wonosobo is a forest of Saba.

Seventh, the fruit of 'maja' bitter. When the lofty flood (Sail al-Arim) befall the region of Saba, the trees around him happen to bitter as the punishment of God to folks who deny his revelations. "But, they go away, We bring to them the lofty flood [1236] and we restore them with two flash plot is wild plot (the trees), bitter fruit, trees and a crumb of tree Atsl Sidr." (Surah Saba [34 ]: 16).

Eighth, the refer to of Solomon refers to this as the refer to of the Javanese. Prefix word 'su'merupakan Java names. And, Solomon is the solitary prophets and apostles with the aim of 25 citizens, whose names introduction with 'Su'. Ninth, Solomon sent a note to the Queen of Saba through bird Hud-hud. "Go ye to bring this note." (Surah An-Naml [27]: 28). The minister thought the note was in black and white on gold plates as a form of wealth of the Prophet Solomon. He added with the aim of the note was found in a pond by the side of the Temple of Queen Boko.

Tenth, the building is low (Sidrin qalil). See Sura Saba [34] 16). The buildings are low it is a region Queen Boko Temple. And near are a quantity of stupas who live a little. "This proves with the aim of the palace of Queen Boko Palace is the Queen of Saba, who was transferred by order of Solomon," thought Fahmi asserted.

Besides the evidence beyond, he added, near are many more other evidence viewing with the aim of the story of the Queen of Saba and Solomon event in Indonesia. While the Monsoon winds blowing from Asia and Australia (Surah Saba [34]: 12), the story of a lost or enthused palace, Queen Bilqis dialogue with the princes whilst he traditional a note Sulaiman (Surat An-Naml [27]: 32), refer to Sleman District, Subdistrict Salaman, Village Salam, and others. With the evidence beyond, Fahmi Basya believe with the aim of Borobudur is a heritage of Solomon. What not far off from the readers? Only God knows. Allaah knows superlative.

Knowing the Nyepi Day Closer In Bali Indonesia

2011-03-04T21:13:00.000-08:00

Nyepi is derived from the quiet (silent). Nyepi Day is actually a celebration of New Year according to Hindu calendar / Saka calendar, which began in 78 AD. Unlike the new year celebration AD, Saka New Year in Bali begins with solitude. There are no activities as usual. All activity was removed, including public services, such as the International Airport was closed, but not for hospitals.
The main purpose of Nyepi is pleading before God Almighty, to purify Buwana Alit (human nature / microcosmos) and Buwana Supreme / macrocosmos (the universe). Before Hari Raya Nyepi, there are several series of ceremonies which the Hindus do, particularly in the area of Bali.
Melasti, Tawur (Pecaruan), and Pengrupukan

Three or two days before Nyepi, Hindus perform ritual purification by Melasti or also called Melis / Mekiyis. On that day, all the means praying in the Temple (shrine) in the wine to the beach or lake, because the sea or lake is the source of holy water (Tirta Amrita) and can purify all leteh (gross) in man and nature.
The day before Nyepi, namely the "Tilem sasih Kesanga" (month of death that to-9), Hindu ceremony Blind Yadnya at all levels of society, ranging from individual families, banjo, village, district and beyond, by taking one of the types caru (such offerings), according to his ability. Blind Yadnya were each named Panca Sata (small), Panca Relatives (medium), and Tawur Great (large). Tawur or pecaruan itself is a purification / pemarisuda Buta Kala, and all leteh (impurities) are all expected to disappear. Caru undertaken at home each consisting of rice abroad (five) colors of 9 duel / package along with side dishes pauknya, such as chicken Brumbun (colored) along tetabuhan wine / wine. Blind Yadnya is addressed to the Blind King, Blind and Batara Kala Kala, by pleading that they might not bother people.
Mecaru pengerupukan followed by a ceremony, which is spread spread tawur rice, torch-obori home and around the yard, menyemburi house and yard with gunpowder, and hitting any objects (usually gong) to speak crowded / noisy. These steps are taken to expel Buta Kala of the home environment, yards, and the environment. Especially in Bali, pengrupukan usually celebrated with a parade ogoh-ogoh Buta Kala embodies that paraded around the neighborhood, and then burned. Goal is the same which drive Buta Kala from the surrounding environment.
The Summit of Nyepi

The next day, ie on Kedasa Purnama (full moon to-10), it's actually the Nyepi Day. On this day like a dead atmosphere. No busy activity as usual. On this day Hindus perform "Catur Brata" Penyepian comprising observe geni (no berapi-api/tidak use and / or turn on the fire), observe the work (not working), observe lelungan (not traveling), and observe lelanguan (not listening entertainment). And for those who can also perform asceticism, fasting, yoga and semadhi.

So for the new, completely new start with a clean white page. To start a new life in the year Caka anything, this base is used, so that everything we do starts from nothing, pure and clean. Each person knowledgeable (the wruhing tattwa Jnana) implement Brata (restraining the passions), yoga (connecting people with paramatma (God), tapas (suffering endurance exercise), and Samadi (united to God, the goal ultimately is the sanctity of inner and outer).

All of it becomes imperative for Hindus to have the mental preparedness to face any challenge life in the new year. Habit of celebrating the holiday with the pleasure-loving, gambling, drunkenness is something wrong habits and should be changed.
Ngembak Geni (Ngembak Fire)

The last series of the Saka New Year celebration is a day that falls on Geni Ngembak "ping pinanggal kalih" (December 2) sasih kedasa (moon X). On this day Saka New Year is entering the second day. Hindus do Dharma Shanti with large families and neighbors, give thanks and sorry forgive each other (ksama) each other, to start the new year a clean sheet. The core philosophy Tattwamasi Dharma Santi is a view that all human beings all over the earth as a creation Ida Sanghyang Widhi Wasa should love each other with each other, forgive all the mistakes and errors. Living in harmony and peace.

Ogoh - Ogoh

Ogoh-ogoh is a work of sculpture art in Balinese culture is Bhuta Kala describe personality. In Hindu Dharma teachings, Bhuta Kala represents strength (Bhu) of the universe and time (Kala) is not measurable and irrefutable.
In the embodiment of the statue in question, Bhuta Kala described as large and intimidating figure, usually in the form of Rakshasa. Apart form of Rakshasa, Ogoh-ogoh are often depicted in the form of creatures that live in Mayapada, Heaven and Naraka, such as: dragon, elephant, eagle, Widyadari, even the gods. In its development, there are made to resemble famous people, such as world leaders, artists or religious figures and even criminals. Related to this, there is also the smell of political or racial intolerance, although this actually deviate from the basic principles of Ogoh-ogoh. Ogoh-ogoh example depicting a terrorist. In its main function, Ogoh-ogoh as a representation of Bhuta Kala, made before the Nyepi Day and rollicking paraded around the village at dusk Pangrupukan, a day before the Nyepi Day.
According to the scholars and practitioners of Hindu Dharma, this process will force the human keinsyafan symbolizes the universe and time that is most fierce. The power includes power Bhuana Great (universe) and Bhuana Alit (human beings). In view Tattwa (philosophy), this power can deliver sentient beings, especially human beings and the whole world to happiness or destruction. All this depends on the noble intentions of man, as God's most noble creatures in the care of herself and all the world

Mystery of Prambanan, Is He Built as Holy Water Temple?

2011-03-02T19:21:00.000-08:00

Exposure Crawfurd (1820) originally gave the calendar to Prambanan temple "did not originate from a very remote antiquity"; estimates were around the 12th century or 13. But experts further argued that the famous temple is also known as Loro Jonggrang temple was built around the second half of the 9th century or the beginning of the 10th century, namely in times of dynasty rule end dynasty in Central Java. Later, based on the translation of the Old Javanese inscriptions pertaining to the inauguration Sivagrha 'Abode of Shiva', De Casparis (1956), an expert in epigraphy, affirmed his stance dating to 856 AD.

Borobudur rival

Dating postponement of course a consequence of the lawsuit on the theory that emphasizes development as a rival Loro Jonggrang Borobudur Temple. The existence of the Prambanan complex that does away with a kind of Buddhist temples Sewu, Plaosan, and Sojiwan, and the inscription which mentions Rakai Pikatan from Wangsa Sanjaya who was married to the daughter of the House of dynasty, seems to reinforce arguments for the existence of religious strife between the two families. Through an edited book, Praise of Prambanan, Roy Jordaan offer ideas and views on other possibilities.

Praising the book first Prambanan is present in the English edition under the title In Praise of Prambanan: Dutch Essays on The Loro Jonggrang Temple Complex in 1996 by KITLV Press in Leiden. Roy Joordan who acted as his editor, dividing the book into two parts. First, it presents a long description of Prambanan in a fairly detailed review. And second, he was loading a number of writings of Dutch scholars who reputedly became closed because of the publication is still in Dutch.

Ocean Milk Myth

It is common that many scholars who discuss and Prambanan temple architecture connects with Mount Meru, the abode of the gods. Stutterheim (1929) revealed that the idea of Meru revealed very clearly in the Temple of Loro Jonggrang. In the temple that we can find relief about the tree of heaven and lions at the base of the temple, the singers, dancers, and musicians heaven on the railing, the guardians of the wind at the foot of the main temple building, as well as statues of the gods who are placed in the recesses and on the inside of the temple. The overall composition implies a mountain of the gods.

The study of literary works such as Ramayana Kakimpoi also significantly bolster the opinion of the symbolism of the temple with Mount Meru. Roy Jordaan mentions that the translation Poerbatjaraka (1932) on the Ramayana text, provides a story about benchmarking temple with Mount Mandara, the mountain which in many ways similar to the Mount Meru-through reports Hanuman eye.

But one thing is very attractive to Jordaan. When looking at these ancient literary works, he was so stunned by exposure to stories that emphasize the myth Stirring Ocean Milk: Hanuman saw, "commensurate with the crystal Temple Mount Mandara, the page is like Ocean of Milk. Jewels and pearl like buihnya; the clear cold water bath drink of the gods (who pops up from the Ocean of Milk is stirred).

Roy Jordaan to wonder, whether designed as a temple of Prambanan temple holy water (holy water sanctuary)? A number of evidence relating to the restoration of the temple during this page in its history is often a difficult question the puddles dry up.

Jagat Spirit

Description Krom (1923) explained that the fence in the fence-page large temples at Prambanan wall design does look to have a strong and sturdy. Jordaan maketh the wall by the evidence as tamwak wall (dam or dams), which supports the hypothesis about the temples of Prambanan as holy water. Jordaan also see that the inscription Loro Jonggrang vaguely offensive about the movement of birds and the traffic of merchants and village officials who come to bathe for believing in magic protection (siddhayatra) and blessing (mahatisa) of water in there.

At least jaladwara (guttering) seems to also show evidence that does not require rapid passage of water from the pages of the temple. Roy Jordaan even imagine. If Loro Jonggrang and Sewu was designed as part of a complex large-scale worship, surely the whole region is the "Holy Land" which is dedicated to the "Spirit of Jagat" ("He is the Absolute") or Parambrahma (n)-word later in later became the Prambanan.

Presumably not excessive if it is not just Prambanan that deserve praise. We, too, deserves praise persistence editors who've struggled to probe the stack of information that was almost thrown. Roy Jordaan with his expertise has been successfully lifted and the couple returned a number of interesting sources ever written past the experts who have grappled with the stones of the temple on the border was DIY-Jateng. It is estimated that new research will emerge again to uncover the mystery of Prambanan.

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Komodo Island

2011-02-27T23:40:00.000-08:00

Up to this thread created, ranking the island of Komodo in 7 Natural Wonders of the World (New7Wonders of Nature) is in the position of the 8th. This is certainly not fun for us who want the island of Komodo become New7Wonders of Nature.

OVERVIEW OF THE ISLAND PARK

Komodo Island is an island located in the Nusa Tenggara Islands. Komodo Island is known as a habitat for native animals dragons. This island is also the Komodo National Park which is managed by the Central Government. Komodo Island in the eastern island of Sumbawa, which are separated by the Sape Strait. Administratively, this island including the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Komodo Island is the most western tip of Nusa Tenggara Timur province, bordering the province of West Nusa Tenggara. Until August 2009, on this island there are about 1,300 dragons tail.

Komodo Island History

This is the story about the dragon. Not just a legend, but it is really a dragon that still inhabit the islands of eastern Indonesia and the middle. Giant reptiles of the world has a reputation as a top predator in its class. Since the first on the island of Komodo, the ranks of Flores Island, Indonesia, has emerged the story of a giant dragon. Many sailors who recounts that the dragon is more like a scary monster.
Large tail can knock down a buffalo with a single flick. Jaws were large and strong, to be able to swallow a wild pig in one motion. And from his mouth constantly spewing fire.
This story has circulated widely and could attract the attention of many people. But no one had ever dared to approach the island to prove it. Until finally in the early 1910s, came the report of the combat force the Dutch fleet, based in Flores about the mysterious creature allegedly "dragon" inhabit a small island in the Lesser Sunda Islands (now ranks of Flores Island, Nusa Tenggara).
Dutch military sailors gave a report that the creature is likely to be measuring up to seven meters long, with a giant body and mouth are constantly spewing fire. Lieutenant Steyn van Hensbroek, an official of the Dutch colonial administration in the region of Flores heard these reports and stories that surround the island of Komodo. He also planned a trip to Komodo Island.
After arming himself and took a team of trained soldiers, he landed on the island. After several days on the island, Hensbroek managed to kill a strange species.
He took him to headquarters and length measurements were taken that catch length about 2.1 meters. The shape is very much like a lizard. Animals were then photographed (documented) by Peter A Ouwens, director of the Zoological Museum and Botanical Gardens Bogor, Java. This is the first documentation of the dragons.
Ouwens interested in finding these strange animals. He then recruited a cunning hunter to capture specimens for him. The hunters managed to kill two dragons tail measuring 3.1 meters and 3.35 meters, plus the capture of two chicks, each measuring one meter below.
Based on the catch of the hunters, Ouwens conducted research and concluded that the Komodo dragon is not a flamethrower, but including the type of monitor lizard (monitor lizard) in the class of reptiles.
The results of this study later published in a newspaper published in 1912. In the news, Ouwens advise the name of the giant lizard Varanus komodoensis nickname instead of the Komodo Dragon (Komodo Dragon).
Realizing the significance of endangered species komodo, the Dutch government issued a regulation and protection of dragons and Komodo Island in 1915. Be region as the Komodo dragon conservation area.
Findings komodo dragon living legend, curious world. Several scientific expeditions from different countries take turns conducting research on Komodo Island.
Prehistoric Animals who Survived
After World War I, a scientific expedition designed to conduct research dragons. In 1926, the expedition led by W. Douglas Burden from the American Museum of Natural History with the most modern research tools, doing research for months.
The expedition which involves dozens of people were caught 27 animals dragons. They perform surgical anatomy and identification of species. From this first comprehensive scientific report on the Komodo dragon is made.
Described that the dragons have a large head and strong, has a pair of shining eyes, her skin was hard, thick and wiry. Having kelambir wrinkled skin under her neck.
The shape is similar to a lizard, with four big fat legs and tail are also a big fat long. Has 26 sharp teeth, each measuring 4 cm, has a forked tongue is bright red. If viewed from a distance, the tongue is extended to resemble a fire, because dragons are often stuck out his tongue like a snake.
Komodo also skilled hunters. He relies on the bite and poison the bacteria in his saliva to paralyze prey. He will follow prey that have been hurt for days, until finally died, then he ate it. As a carnivore and scavenger (scavengers), dragons are only found on the island of Komodo, Rinca, Padar, Gili Motang Owadi and Samiin. Komodo dragons are also known as a champion of animal swimming. That's how he was doing exploration on the islands around Flores.

Fossil
Meanwhile, in the mid-20th century, in Australia discovered fossils of ancient creatures that once studied very similar to the dragons. Based on carbon test, the fossil was believed to have originated from the period 60-30 million years ago. This means that dragons once inhabited mainland Australia in prehistoric times.
But researchers are still puzzled by the relationship with the fossil Komodo dragons from Australia. Although the earth's geological history indicates that the former Australia and some islands of Indonesia is one plate, but the Komodo Island is estimated to form about 1 million years ago.
While based on research, prehistoric dragons are extinct at least 30 million years ago, prior to Komodo Island is formed. So why dragons are found only on Komodo Island and its surroundings? Since when did inhabit the island of Komodo dragons? While it is never found traces of rawhide dragons elsewhere (except Australia). This is one mystery that demands further research. Komodo Birth of Mother "Virgin"
Just 18 days ago, waiting zoologists at the zoo for Chester Zoo, Manchester, England, ended. A natural phenomenon that shocked the world of animal science. A female komodo dragons are still virgin, managed to lay eggs and hatch five of them.
Based on news reported by the Associated Press, Flora of the name-so-successful female dragons that gave birth to five baby dragons without the participation of the male inhabitants of the island of Komodo in the process of fertilization.
"Flora is very impressive, we were happy to know she is a mother and father of her babies," said Kevin Buley, curator of the zoo for the type of vertebrates and invertebrates.
In mid-January 2007, the eggs begin to break after eight-month period containing the peak occurring on January 23, 2007, with the birth of five Komodo dragons. While the two other eggs still dieraminya.
"Application of the conservation breeding program is very unusual, because it opens new avenues, where the animals can potentially be a colony on an island," Buley said.
"Females are able to swim across a new island, and then incubate the eggs, and then dating her male babies and sexually normal produce a new generation," he added.
DNA tests provide accurate evidence that the truly successful Flora gave birth to her child without the help of males.
Mentioned again, the size of the dragon babies is between 16 inches (40 cm) up to 18 inches (45 cm) and weigh between 3 ½ - 4 ½ ounces (100-125 grams).
Eating Crickets and Grasshoppers
The five children descent Flora the Komodo dragon is born in good health and only eat crickets and grasshoppers as food diet. This is consistent with the original life of dragons in the wild.
Based on scientific knowledge, while growing up, baby-baby Komodo dragons can reach lengths of 10 feet (3 meters) and weighs about 300 pounds (135 kilograms). If achieving this extraordinary measure, they will be able to eat round a pig or deer.
Well, a savage appetite in reptiles this explains why Flora is not allowed to be near her children. "There was no maternal instinct at self-dragons. So, it is natural to keep their children away from their mothers. Its mother will try to eat anything that came in front of his nose, "said Buley.
According to the data, about 70 species of reptiles including snakes and lizards known to reproduce asexually (without the associated sex) in a process known scientifically as parthenogenesis. However, the conception of virginity (virginity) Flora and other komodo dragon in April at London Zoo is the first documented.
Two conceptions of virginity was announced in September, which stated in a scientific paper in the journal Nature.
The inhabitants of Komodo Island
Komodo dragons are native to islands of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. The island's most lots occupied by dragons are named according to the name of this animal when found in 1910, namely the island of Komodo (Komodo Island).
These giant lizards, including the nearly extinct animal, with a population of less than 4,000 wild birds. To protect the Komodo dragon, in 1980 agreed to form a conservation area in the form of Komodo National Park on Komodo Island and small islands around it.
Distribution and population of dragons in the past three decades is declining and increasingly threatened its existence, mainly due to hunting deer, as its main prey. Even the population on the island of Padar known to have been lost since the late 1990s, whereas in the early 1980s, the Komodo dragon can still be found there. Attention and conservation of this species should be given in particular, because the population of dragons on the verge of extinction.
For some residents on the island of Komodo, these animals are considered more dangerous to humans than crocodiles, because the content of bacteria in their saliva that can cause severe infections.
Typically, dragons mating season occurs between June to July. In August, female dragons will dig a nest of birds nest mound former Coral (Megapodius Reindwardt) on the hill and nest hole in the ground, to keep their eggs which can reach 38 points. Eggs are usually guarded by its mother, but the new child born in February or March is not maintained, even frequently eaten.
Komodo dragons take five years to grow to the size of two feet and can live for up to 30 years. Entering the initial period of 4-5 years are sexually mature dragons.

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Indonesia's Special Noodles

2011-01-28T20:30:00.000-08:00

Koclok Noodles

Koclok noodles are traditional foods of Kota Udang, Cirebon. Cirebon koclok noodles contain yellow noodles, sliced egg, chicken meat , and given the flavoring in the form of pieces of green onion, cabbage. and fried onions, well that makes different gravy . It was a thick coconut milk broth with chicken broth mixture and the shaft, so thick, thick like a cream soup.

Aceh Noodle

Aceh Noodles, one type of culinary teasing from Aceh, can be sampled in two ways, namely fried or boiled (use soup). To taste can choose their own, whether you want spicy or not. As a variation could use a crab, shrimp, meat or seafood. Variation is what will determine name og the noodles.

Bandung Kocok Noodles

Kocok noodle it like a typical hot noodles soupy from Bandung, with the addition of bean sprouts and kaskus meat or cowhide. It feels good. Shades of feeling usually is enriched with a blend of cayenne pepper sauce is very spicy. Dhuh, make very interested it seems.

Cakalang Noodles

Manado is famous for the sea food. No wonder the noodle menu of this region also have a typical fish dish, which skipjack fish. Noodle dishes which are cooked with tuna will be served with a sauce and laced with shredded tuna. Do not forget, so it feels more 'Manado', noodles eaten with super-spicy sauce, green chilies are mixed with vinegar, water and salt.

Celor Noodles

Celor noodle dish is noodles served in coconut milk and broth mixture ebi (dried shrimp), mixed bean sprouts and served with slices of boiled egg, sprinkled with chopped celery, green onion and fried onions. This dish comes from the city of Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, and along with Pempek has been a specialty of Palembang. Size greater noodles used, such as Mie Aceh or Japanese Udon noodles.

Bangka Noodle

Bangka noodles are one of the many island communities typical of farts, made of wet noodles (yellow) usually doused with a spicy sauce usually made from fish, shrimp, squid, or crab. and is often added to the sprouts or bean sprouts, cucumbers and crackers, delicious when served when still hot, and add the spicy flavor of chili.

Ongklok Noodles

Ongklok noodles are traditional foods of Wonosobo regency of boiled noodles are made with a special concoction using cabbage, leaf chives, and sauce called loh. Most fitting is served warm with satay beef, tempeh kemul, and chips out.

Sagu Noodles

Sagu noodles are traditional foods from Selat Panjang, Pulau Tebing Tinggi, Bengaklis States, Riau Province, Indonesia. Has existed since long ago, so obviously sago noodles are noodles that are created by Indonesia. These noodles are made from corn starch that is derived from sago palm tree trunks, it was chewy and tasty. and sago tree is only found in Indonesia, such as the Maluku, Irian Jaya, and Riau. but the areas that really make sago as noodles are Long Strait.

Javanese Noodles

Java Noodles is the typical food from Jogjakarta Java. Clear specifications. Unlike most other cuisines. Java Noodles cooked using coconut charcoal blocks. The use of coconut shells made for several reasons. In addition there was no ash, the smell of noodles is also different from most of the noodles. Moreover, these noodles are very hot sting and stable.

Materials used are egg noodles, chicken young females (more savory broth, a fat, meat color is more clean, white, low cholesterol, natural growth). Some preparation needs to be done. For example, chicken meat should be cut, cabbage. tomato, green onion, and kekean (wheat flour mixed with egg). Java Noodles is there can be boiled, fried, and nyemek (broth slightly). Chilli sauces from ceklus. It cooked about five minutes.

Tempeh... One of Indonesia's Food

2010-12-19T20:14:00.000-08:00

The origin

Tempe whitish color due to fungal hyphae that attach soybean seeds.

Unlike other traditional soy foods are usually from China or Japan, tempeh from Indonesia. It is unclear when the manufacture of tempeh begins. However, this traditional food has been known since many centuries ago, especially in order to eat the Javanese culture, particularly in Yogyakarta and Surakarta. In chapter 3 and chapter 12 manuscripts Fiber Centhini with Java setting of the 16th century (Fiber Centhini itself is written in the early 19th century) had found the word "tempe", for example by mentioning the name of dishes Jae Santen tempeh (a type of cuisine tempeh with coconut milk) and Kadhele Srundengan Tempeh. This and other available historical records indicate that it may at first be produced from soybean tempe black, came from traditional rural society might Java-developed in the area of Mataram, Central Java, and developed before the 16th century.

The word "tempe" probably derived from the ancient Javanese language. In the days of ancient Javanese have a white food made from corn starch called tumpi. Tempe fresh white that also appear to have similarities with those tumpi food.

In addition there are references about tempeh than in 1875 in a Javanese-Dutch dictionary. Other sources say that the manufacture of tempeh begins during the era of Forced Planted in Java. At that time, the Javanese people are forced to use the yard, such as cassava , yams and soy, as a food source. In addition, there are also opinions that say that tempeh may be introduced by the Chinese people who produce the food type, ie koji1 fermented soybeans using Aspergillus. Furthermore, the technique of making tempeh spread throughout Indonesia, in line with the spread of Javanese society migrate to all parts of the country.

Tempe in Indonesia

Fried Tempe

Indonesia is the country's largest soybean producer in the world and become the largest soybean market in Asia. Some 50% of Indonesian soy consumption takes the form of tempeh, 40% knew, and 10% in other products (such as tauco, soy sauce, etc.). Tempe consumption average per person per year in Indonesia is currently expected around 6.45 kg.

At the time of Japanese occupation in Indonesia, the prisoners of war who were fed tempeh spared from dysentery and malnutrition. A number of studies published in the 1940s until the 1960s also concluded that many prisoners survived World War II because of Tempe . According to Onghokham, protein-rich tempeh has saved the health of Indonesia's population is dense and relatively low income.

However, the name of 'tempeh' never used in the urban areas of Java, especially Central Java, to refer to something that is of poor quality. Terms like 'mental tempe' or 'tempeh class' is used to denigrate the sense that it was talking about poor quality because it is cheap like tempeh. Sukarno, Indonesia's first president, often warned the Indonesian people by saying, "Do not become a nation of Tempe." Only in the mid-1960s this view began to change about tempeh.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s there have been numerous changes in the manufacture of tempeh in Indonesia. Plastic (polyethylene) began to replace banana leaves to wrap tempe, yeast-based flour (produced from 1976 by Indonesian Institute of Sciences and is widely used by Producers Cooperative Tempe Tofu Indonesia, Kopti began to replace traditional laru, and soybean imports began to displace local soybean. Tempeh production increased and the industry began to be modernized in the 1980s, partly thanks to the participation of Kopti who stood on March 11, 1979 in Jakarta and in 1983 had consisted of more than 28,000 manufacturers of tempeh and tofu.

Technical standards for tempeh has been established in the Indonesian National Standards and the prevailing since October 9, 2009 is ISO 3144:2009. In these standards, soy tempeh is defined as "products obtained from fermented soy beans by using Rhizopus sp., Compact solid-shaped, white, slightly grayish and tempeh distinctive smell."

Tempe Outside of Indonesia

Tempe is known by the people of Europe through the Dutch people. In 1895, Prinsen Geerlings (chemistry and microbiology experts from the Netherlands) conducted the first attempt to identify the tempeh mold. tempeh companies in Europe first started in the Netherlands by immigrants from Indonesia.

Through The Netherlands, Tempe has been popular in Europe since 1946. Meanwhile, Tempe popular in the United States after the first made there in 1958 by Yap Bwee Hwa, an Indonesian who first conduct scientific research on tempeh. In Japan, Tempe studied since 1926 but only began to be produced commercially around 1983. In 1984 already 18 companies listed in Europe Tempe, 53 in America, and 8 in Japan. In some other countries, such as the People's Republic of China, India, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Canada, Australia, Latin America, and Africa, tempeh is becoming known in limited circles.

Pak Rustono factory, an Indonesian tempeh king in Japan.

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Travel in the cool autumn air to the mountains of Katsuragawa, located about 30 kilometers from Kyoto is a journey that presents the natural beauty of Japan. Winding uphill road Momiji decorated trees whose leaves start turning red bright along the road. The fog covering the tops of mountains and pine forest and ends up in a green valley. Japanese traditional thatched house still looks thick here and there with a typical garden as if united with nature. That was my initial encounter with Rustono (41), the King of Tempe, as the Japanese call friends.

Packaging weighing 200 grams with label Rusto's Tempeh pictorial illustration village life in Java atmosphere scattered in various supermarkets in Japan. A traditional Japanese house, cultural heritage which has been two centuries old, is where I met Rustono agreement. When the legs begin to move into the wooden gate in a fenced yard bamboo, soprano sax sound blast that hummed the song "Going Home" from Kenny G. Apparently the king was busy singing a song full of longing that immerses it by sitting on a big rock in the middle of the park under the shade of a tree Momiji, ditingkah splashing sound crystal clear river that divides the village, accompanied by his wife at his side.
The spirit of longing"The village is the birthplace of the page always brings longing," Rustono explained when asked about his favorite song was. "And singing with a blast of sax sound is the rhythm of the soul most deeply," he added.

Longing for homeland in a small town Grobogan, far in the hinterland of Central Java with the expanse of rice fields and teak forests, apparently still bothered Rustono despite being 13 years he lived in Japan.

For those who graduated from the Academy of Hospitality Rustono Sahid (entry 1987), it is not a nuanced melancholy longing protracted, but carriers of the spirit of life path decisions.

In 1997, after six years of working in the Hotel Sahid Yogyakarta, changes in the way of life began to show its direction. When a group of Japanese tourists visiting Yogyakarta, an angel of the State of the Rising Sun, Tsuruko Kuzumoto, a tall, slim fair-complexioned Rustono fascinate. And apparently she was not unrequited. That year also went Rustono catch up to Japan and begin his new life in Kyoto.

Various job he ever did. From working in the company until the company's bread vegetables. There Rustono many Japanese employees noticed the work ethic. In addition to full responsibility, they also attempted to reach the target and to participate in maintaining the production quality. Even the Japanese government is very careful to periodically check the quality of the production, review the company, until notice of cleanliness of the room, including equipment and desk work.

According to observations Rustono, food is the most basic needs of human life. That is why all forms of food produced in Japan and the industry is very advanced. Rustono conceived in the mind, why not try to open a food business that does not exist in Japan. His inspiration came after knowing nato, compatriots from soy foods that taste is very typical for Japanese tongue.

Be he tried to make tempeh with little knowledge he had ever known. For four months he was struggling trying to make tempeh, with yeast from the Indonesian and Japanese soybeans, but always failed. Until then using the water from the fountain at the residence-in-law, he managed to make tempeh.

The long journey

The road to business success that he traveled very long and steep. Although successful in the experiment to make tempeh, he was not sure was right. Surely it's not just because it uses the original water from springs directly.

After her first child, Noemi Kuzumoto, aged three years, with the permission of his wife Rustono back to Indonesia for three months to learn to make tempeh tempeh to 60 crafters all over Java.

Some crafters do exist that are not entirely giving the secret manufacture of tempeh, but many things he could absorb from the experience of crafters tempeh in Central Java. For example, why can better feel the savory tempeh, how the results tempe is wrapped with bamboo leaves or banana leaves, or with plastic, and how it can produce good tempe fermentation.

Which is then no less heavy is licensed production in Japan. He has to go through research and testing in the laboratory, must meet the ability to be responsible for the quality and content of production material in accordance with the one shown on the packaging that the nutrient content of soybean tempeh and nutritional equivalent of meat, including compliance with packaging recycling.

Constraints can also be severe enough that he's going through is about to face the natural climate in Japan. Tempe fermentation can only be successful in 60 percent humidity weather to 90 percent, which of course is not a problem in Indonesia. In Japan, which has four seasons, has the required air humidity Tempe only in summer. However, through a little research and painstaking, the results are very large. He can regulate humidity in all seasons in the production room.

Production equipment also results Rustono own innovation. Soybean washers he modification of the former squid washing machine that he can from fishing companies. Similarly, for the packaging, she brought homemade machine Bantul and Surabaya.

The King of Tempe

Although this is only a joke nickname his colleagues, it did nothing wrong. Now the production capacity Rustono every five days could reach 16,000 tempeh wrap with packing 200 grams. To support the production, he entered into contracts with soybean farmers in Nagahama, Shiga region.

It started from small-scale businesses with the marketing from door to door. He wakes up his own production house without builder's architectural and without thinking, but only with intuition intuition similar artists. And of home-based business that now Rustono to achieve better development in the region tempe factory-eyed forest edge of water, on land 1,000 square meters.

Award

In Japan already many books about tempeh peel. Among the most famous being The Book of Tempeh, writing Shurtleft William and Akiko Aoujaga. This large book complete with descriptions and illustrations of interesting about the making and the benefits of tempeh with the cultural background of Indonesia, especially Java.

There are also books published by the Association of Tempe in Japan run by the professors and nutritionists. This association held a research and each year hold a seminar on tempeh. One of the study is the nutrient content of tempeh is not less than beef.

They introduced the tempeh with the motto "good food is not necessarily healthy, delicious food can not nourish. However, the food is delicious and healthful tempeh! "Terberitakan also a cosmetics company producing beauty with mushroom fermented tempeh into the capsule that supposedly can smooth the skin.

Problem of patents that were once a gossip in our country that Japan claimed Tempe, Rustono explained, "Ah, that's a misunderstanding. How can we patent the tempeh until everyone in America knows tempeh is a food native to Indonesia. Whether Japan will also be patented sashimi or sushi? They just patented a processed burger, not tempenya. "

He was not wearing employee but worked tempenya production business with his family.

Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, one of the museum's environmentally friendly!

2010-12-04T21:50:00.000-08:00

This building is a museum on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi is known as the Zayed National Museum.
Besides the architecture of this building itself resembles a bird or insect wings, the building was also an environmentally friendly building for trying to save electricity by using a system called Thermal Chimney.
Use of this system will automatically reduce the heat that comes into the building and means will be able to save the use of refrigeration (AC).
Thermal Chimney itself is a natural system that resemble the shape of a chimney that will save / capture the hot air and release it back outside so that the building is not too hot.The museum is still under construction has a total of approximately 66,042 m2 and will be filled with a variety of things ranging from galleries, restaurants and more.

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Tenganan Village , traditional & authentic Balinese Village of yore.

2010-11-26T04:22:00.000-08:00

Tenganan is a village which has its own unique retreat, the village which lies quite isolated and located at Karangasem. To reach this village by road and is about 60km from downtown Denpasar, Bali. The village is very traditional as it can withstand the current era of very rapid change of technology.

Although the facilities and infrastructure such as electricity, etc. go into this Tenganan Village, but the house and is maintained tradition as the original is still exotic. This is because the Community customs regulations Tenganan have a very strong village, which they call by-awig awig they've written since the 11th century and was refurbished in the year 1842.

Tenganan Village has approximately 1.5 million hectares of land area, when the resorts - another tourist retreat rapidly growing such as Kuta Beach, Amed Beach, which is very lively with the presence Hotel, Beach, Café, and nightlife. Village Tenganan still standing strong not concerned with changing times to stick with the three village hall is dull and traditional houses that lined the exact same one with the other. And not only that this village is also retained by descendants of marriage among fellow villagers. Therefore Tenganan village remains traditional and exotic, although the Society Tenganan receive input from the outside world but still it will not quickly change, because the rules of traditional village / awig-awig have a very important role towards the village of Tenganan.

To enter the village is very difficult, before entering the village area of Tenganan, we are going through a window, there we are not required to pay. It's because no ticket / tickets are sold, but we give whatever donations we want to village guard , before entering the tourists have to go through a fairly narrow gate which is passed only by one person. Income Tenganan Village residents are also not clear how much revenue, because there still use the barter system. There are many plants, rice fields, water buffalo that freely roam their environment.

To boost their tourism potential, many Villagers who sell their crafts to tourists. Artshop also can we see once we stepped foot kepintu in, they sell a lot of crafts. Like Woven bamboo carvings, miniature paintings carved on palm leaves that have been burned, and the most famous is the fabric grimace. This fabric is very unique because with a quick look at we can immediately find out if the cloth is handmade. Fabrics include expensive, and only produced in the village of Tenganan only. When the process requires a long time, because due to the color - the color contained gringsing fabric derived from plants and require special treatment. Although many tourists are becoming more and more to come this village, but unfortunately they are still less souvenir shopping. Said the painter I Made a mini painting on palm leaves.

Being in this village we feel safe and peaceful atmosphere, village residents are very welcoming and friendly. We can get around the area of the village and witness their daily activities. At our best to be there at the time of the afternoon, because in the afternoon they usually had their activities. And gathered in front of their homes, and no doubt they go out and gather with other residents. And at this time we can watch and see the behavior and customs of traditional culture they are very thick. So it is worth if they were called BaliAga / Original.

7 Enchantment of Siem Reap

2010-10-02T21:50:00.000-07:00

Siem Reap, the former army headquarters city of the country controlled by bloodthirsty ruler of the Khmer Rouge, now developed wonderfully into an international tourist destination. Even Siem Reap obtain status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. Though only 20 years ago this area off limits to tourists, local residents were terrorized and dominated by the fear of one of the most brutal regimes in the world.

Today, with ancient ruins in the area of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, a city that is alive and in 2007 received nearly one million visitors through its international airport. While Angkor Wat is the central attraction, but that does not mean the city of Siem Reap do not get attention, by having the facilities of restaurants, museums and galleries the best in the region.

Amazing Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat temple is the largest, most well maintained, has the most intricate designs and most admirable in Indochina, a jewel in the crown of a vast kingdom of Angkor. The temple is a source of national pride and international recognition, encased reliefs of the Hindu epic Ramayana. Like most Hindu temples in Asia, Angkor Wat looks more beautiful at dawn or before sunset, when the sky filled with colors that highlight the five towers.

Nine Figures

For the first Asian to know you have to understand the trust on the continent, and this is seen clearly in the environment of Angkor Thom, a temple that was glued to the number nine. Saying "nine" is similar to the word "development", and almost everything on the temple can be compared to this figure - 54 towers carved, 216 faces in the tower, 54 gods to the left of the entrance, and 54 demons on his right - all these figures can be added up to a point 9.

Other Temples

Another Angkor temple is also famous Ta Prohm, roots of trees surrounded by hundreds of years old. The root of the tree makes Ta Prohm interesting photo so that the objects of successful reaching tourists. Bayon is also known as "Temple's face", and when you are there, easy to understand why the name was girded. Once you climb the stone steps to the shrine inside the temple, when looking up will appear hundreds of stone carving faces looking at you. There is also Banteay Srei, a temple filled with amazing carvings fulfill every inch of stone there. Even with current technology, almost impossible to make the patterns as precisely and as complex as it is in stone sculpture.

River Revitalization

About 50 km northeast of Siem Reap, there is the Thousand Linga River flows into the river in Siem Reap are essentially filled with carvings Linga - the symbol of phallus which is very common in Cambodia. Estimates, carvings were made between 1100-1300 to symbolize fertility. Now the river is a perfect place to enjoy the tropical beauty of Siem Reap.

Tonle Sap

Siem Reap not only has a world famous archaeological sites, but also has one of the largest and most colorful lakes in Southeast Asia. UNESCO has set the Tonle Sap as a biosphere reserve, nature reserve is a habitat for wildlife water several rare birds and became the only river in the world that the water flow changed two times a year.

Contemporary Art

Fine art in Siem Reap is in progress, you can find everything from cheap souvenirs to expensive art work. Some noteworthy places art lovers, among others: the McDermott Gallery, where world-class photography

Angkor and the surrounding area display; The Red Gallery, which has the most diverse collection of contemporary art from Cambodia, and The Asian Craft Center, where various kinds of traditional handicrafts in Cambodia and Southeast Asia.

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Colonial Architecture

Siem Reap has colonial era buildings of the French heritage that is now converted properly. Located at the intersection and roundabout calm, the buildings became hotels, restaurants and the best gallery in Siem Reap, like Raffles

Grand Hotel D'Angkor, the most luxurious hotels in the city was founded in 1932. The hotel was once visited by many VIP guests, including King Norodom Sihanouk, Charlie Chaplin, the Sultan of Johor and even Jacqueline Kennedy.

6 Unique Basement

2010-08-02T23:26:00.000-07:00

Seattle Underground

Seattle has a fascinating underground district that’s more well-known than most others. Pioneer Square was the birthplace of Seattle; the district was built on filled-in tidelands in the very early days of the city. After 25 city blocks were destroyed in the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, Seattle officials made two important decisions: all new buildings must be made of stone or brick, and the rebuilt area would be one to two stories higher than the original buildings.

Path, Canada

PATH is not only well-known; it’s openly advertised as the largest underground shopping complex in the world. While Toronto’s subterranean passageways aren’t exactly hidden or mysterious, they are still quite interesting. The origins of the network can be traced back to the early 20th century, when stores built simple underground passages to get shoppers from one location to another. Then, in the 1960s city planners decided to un-clog the crowded downtown sidewalks by moving shopping centers underground. The massive 17 mile network is almost like an entire city on its own with shopping facilities, restaurants, banks, entertainment and public transport all linked up.

Double Dekker city, Canada

Montreal boasts its own substantial underground area known as RESO. It is said to be the largest underground complex in the world at over 4.6 square miles. Taking shops and public transit link-ups underground helps to keep travelers out of the often-harsh Quebec weather, and the complex is also an important destination for many tourists. But permanent residents of the city tend to see the subterranean network as just another part of Montral.

SubTropolis

Another record-setting underground space is SubTropolis, a huge former limestone mine resting beneath the ground of Kansas City, Missouri. Occupying 55 million square feet, the man-made cave is what was left over after a 270-million-year-old limestone deposit was mined out of the area. The resulting space is climate-controlled, protected from the elements and stable enough that the USPS rents space there. With offices, storage and industrial outfits occupying the rental units, SubTropolis’ owners have trademarked the phrase World’s Largest Underground Business Complex.

Coober Pedy, South Australia

It’s not always economics that drive a city to build underground. Coober Pedy residents choose to live underground to escape the brutal daytime desert heat of the world above ground. Most locals choose to live in “dugouts,” or underground homes literally dug out of the landscape with picks and shovels. Digging out an underground home in the town costs about the same as building an above-ground one, though since the town is known as the opal capital of the world there have been plenty of reports of diggers paying for the entire cost of their new home with opals they find during the digging process.

Cappadocia, Turki

Like the residents of Coober Pedy, the people who settled what is now called Cappadocia, Turkey retreated underground due to the nature of the land. There was little to build with in the area, so residents simply carved homes out of the stone. The cave-like homes have existed for thousands of years and passed between many countries’ hands, but they have remained strong and sturdy.

Kalimantan Island & Us

2010-07-22T20:33:00.000-07:00

Kalimantan historical Culture and Rainforest wealth on it's 540.000 square Kilometers area is unique for trekking and expedition through the connected trails that lead you to mostly virgin forest. You can stay overnight in the local houses of the villages. In the Hinterland of Kalimantan The villages can only be reached by foot or missionary aircraft. The Jungle Trails range from 2 hours to weeks in length, depending on the route you choose. Kalimantan Dayak cultural treasures that survive deep within the rainforest jungle of Indonesia ’s largest island. You can discover a virtual The Dayak people in the villages at Kalimantan are trustworthy, and have a good sense of humor. Almost Each Dayak Tribe is self sufficient, and producing all their own food and supplementing their diet hrough hunting. Hunting is with either home-made rifles, blowpipes or packs of dogs and spears. In the Hinterland of Kalimantan, money is difficult to come by as they are isolated from markets. PT. Gigantara is in unanimous agreement for the area's forests to be protected and for more tourists to arrive. You will be warmly welcomed. No one in the area speaks any English, so if you hire another guide at least some knowledge of Indonesian will be required.

While it is often Raining at Kalimantan, The more dry period of July-September is the best. The forest is at its loudest, leaches are few, trails dry up and butterflies are plentiful. Although you will have to contend with hot afternoons and lots of honey bees. In recent years the climate has been more difficult to predict than usual. Second-best time is November-December when fruit and wild boar are in abundance. November also tends to be dry and is honey harvesting season.Actually all the months are OK for travel at Kalimantan, while January and February are the months with the most rainfall, but is still a mixture of sun and rain.

Jungle Treks at Kalimantan Island

Kalimantan’s dense jungles terrain can be found at the upper parts of the Rivers at Kalimantan Islands. The remote jungle area's have traditionally kept the region isolated from all but the most adventurous travelers, and is providing Adventure travelers the tour of their dreams into the deep interior of Kalimantan. We can arrange itineraries to suit the adventure traveler and jungle trek lover. Jungle trekking off the beaten path in search of endangered flora and fauna, including black orchids, orangutans and freshwater dolphins; visits to remote Dayak Punan tribes; river rapids cruises and jungle hiking are only some of the adventures that X-treme Borneo offers you.

Our expeditions are a collection of explorations that reflect the particular passions of favorite places. They have been designed for those in search of unforgettable experiences and for those who are adventurous in body and spirit.

The National Parks at Kalimantan comprises the largest remaining block of rainforest in Borneo and as such forms a very important refuge for numerous species, including many species that are endemic to the Bornean mountain bioregion. The reserves consists of species-rich dipterocarp lowland, hill forest and clouded mountain forest ranges

29 Days Cross East Kalimantan Adventure Tours

From the Isolated Krayan Area at Indonesia Borneo Island Kalimantan, cruising down Krayan River to the Bahau River.Trekking to the Apokayan and downstream Mahakam River. Traditional Dayak Tribes, with a wealth of ecological and cultural treasures that survive deep within the rainforest jungle. The area is home to several Dayak ethnic groups from Punan to Krayan and from Kenyah to Kayan and Tunjung to Benuaq. There are many archaeological

sites, diverse flora and fauna, caves, rapids, Longhouses, dense Jungle. Here is where the adventure awaits.

The Cross East Kalimantan Tour Expedition are a collection of exploratories and Indonesia dream destination journeys that reflect the particular passions and favorite places. We created the Borneo adventure tours for those who search a indigenous Dayak Culture in the deep dense jungle with it's exotic flora and fauna. Borneo travelers will have an unforgettable experience trip in Indonesia, however, it is designed for those who are adventurous in body and spirit.

This is the last remaining tropical forests on the planet Earth, who now races with oil palm estates and coal mines, as well as 'illegal logging'. In fact, let it be, used as the lungs of the world, and other countries' deposit required 'to RI as part of the' oxygen taxes ", plus tour the forest and 'off road' ... had a lot of money that could be in the handful Indonesian Government.

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Enchantment Beauty Cikaso River Falls

2010-07-15T23:40:00.000-07:00

Curug Cikaso, the location of this waterfall in the tourist area tile Ujung. Cikaso is a river that flows from the upper reaches are located in North Sukabumi until the end with its mouth on the South Coast area Surade District, South Sukabumi. From upstream to estuary, river water coursing cikaso some curaman river cliffs which form the outpouring of amazing waterfalls. Location Cikaso Waterfall tour is going to be a complement to your nautical tourism in tile Ujung quite satisfied after enjoying the charm of the ocean beaches at the End of tiles, this is an appropriate location for swimming in freshwater.

Waterfalls Cikaso or better known by local names Cikaso Curug is located between the Jampang Kulon and Surade. Overflow waterfall looks stately and charming, waterfall panorama of the fair has become a favorite of cameramen shooting you can see in various sources on the internet. Tile Ujung well known with its charming beaches, it is also rich with Curug / waterfalls along the rivers, besides Curug Cikaso you can also see other Curug Curug-also well known as Curug Luhur, Curug Cigansa and many others.

Water flowing from upstream in the mountains of North Sukabumi, Sukabumi along its flow toward the South (South Beach) seems to produce a fairly swift stream with rapids and riffles challenging for the hobby of water sports activities pengarungan cascade (white-water rafting). Cikaso River was not known by many activists rafting, be advised in areas far Jampang Kulon in remote southern coast of West Java are far from common trajectory. Yet this river has a potential that is not less interesting than the other rivers that has already forded. Class II rapids-jeramnya to VI, with river width varies between 50 m to 100 m plus the scenery is quite exciting because there are many waterfalls on either side of river.

According to information from local residents (Jampang Kulon), did not many actors who try to Rafting whitewater rafting in this river. Information about the route is also still difficult to access. Although you are armed with topographic maps, are still difficult to identify and track the path of the river more detail. So that information from the local population is still very useful as an initial stage of the survey locations. Yet these suggestions to keep enough extra vigilant and more careful because the main point of this path has not been widely known, hence provisions and preparation of equipment becomes very important, because it can be expected to stay in the middle of the journey.

No need to use the equipment and special skills that only want to enjoy the natural charm of the river channels Cikaso, because there are many other potential in this Cikaso river area, one of which is the charm Curug Cikaso. You and your family can enjoy the splendor of the abundant water of the river is free with a beautiful sliding, thus forming a small lake-green-colored nodes are comfortable for bathing and swimming.

The journey to this Cikaso Curug can be started from Kampong Ciniti, once on the tip of the village readily available community-owned boat to take us to the location Curug. Wooden boat that can carry 50-10 people and operates using diesel engines, several boats djoekoeng (rowing) were also seen there in neat rows, the local people take advantage of this wooden boat without an engine is generally used for transporting sand (sir-sands mines and stone) and sold as building materials.

The location of the village Ciniti Curug Cikaso actually not too far away, just cross your stay straight to continue on foot, but generally the visitors take advantage of the wooden boat to tour around the river with little additional cost. Whirling and circling the Cikaso River is interesting, especially for those of you who never ford the river with wooden boats. Around the edges-the edge of the river you will also witness the activities and the activities of local communities who are taking the sand, occasionally they drowned herself while carrying equipment to dredge the sand and placed in a small boat that is not much beside.

Curug Cikaso it still managed by local people, tickets were still relatively cheap entry of joy, simply by replacing the money amounting to Rp. 1500, - which is designated as a local village incomes. If you arrived at this location, make sure you to swim in small lake overflows from the waterfall, the water is tasteless green looks very cool. Do not worry if you did not know how to swim, because some children have already provided the tires used for assistance for visitors who want to swim while enjoying the charm of Curug Cikaso.

Lawang Sewu Sensation Night Tour!

2010-07-11T02:49:00.000-07:00

Lawang Sewu is a building in Semarang, Central Java, which is the office of the Nederlands-Indische Maatschappij Spoorweg or NIS. Built in 1904 and completed in 1907. Tugu Muda is located at the first roundabout called Wilhelmina Plein.

Local people call it Lawang Sewu (Thousand Door). This is because the building has a lot of doors (in fact the door that there was not until a thousand, maybe also because the window height and width of this building, people also consider it as a door).

Ancient buildings and stately two-story was used as an office after the independence of the Railway Bureau of Indonesia (DKARI) or now PT Kereta Api Indonesia. Also never been used as an Office Facility Board of the Regional Military Command (Kodam IV / Diponegoro) and Regional Office (Regional Office) Department of Transportation, Central Java. During the struggle of this building has its own historical record of events during a five-day battle in Semarang (14 October to 19 October 1945) in this old building became the location of a great battle between youth AMKA or Youth Train against Kempetai and Kidobutai, Japan. Therefore, Semarang City Government Mayor SK 650/50/1992, embodying Lawang Sewu as one of 102 ancient or historic buildings in the city of Semarang, which should be protected.

When this 181-year-old building is empty and notorious as a haunted buildings and spooky. Occasionally used as a place of exhibition, among them Expo.Pernah Semarang Tourism Expo and there is also a discourse that wants to turn it into a hotel. In 2007, the building was also used to film with the same title with the building.

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The view from the lobby above, directly leading to the monument of Tugu Muda

It's in the twin towers who look if viewed from the outside ... who function as water channels.

Roof top ... the place where the mutilation and beheading of mass at the time of the building in occupied Japan.

Side of the building.

Still on the second floor .. just below the dance floor (dance floor is the only place that can not enter) the place of residence have Sewu star anise.

Road to go to jail and an underground tunnel used to test ... the Other World guts.Tp unfortunately, his access was closed, the stairs down in pieces.

Ballet Masterpieces Borobudur Dubbed Back

2010-07-06T01:54:00.000-07:00

Ballet Masterpieces Borobudur Dubbed Back

Well at the Borobudur Temple is no such thing Ballet Masterpieces Borobudur was first told about the construction of Borobudur temple, and place directly at the foot of the temple. So if you show directly behind the stage there is the appearance of the Borobudur Temple at night

"Borobudur Masterpiece" as a tourism manager attempts to interpret the value of the Borobudur Temple building that has become the world's cultural heritage.

"Ballet is an effort to interpret because the building of Borobudur Temple is considered as a monument to the dead, but has a high cultural significance and character development to capital for the nation," said Secretary of PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobubudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko, Bambang Subandono, in Borobudur, Magelang District, Friday (21/05/2010).

Ballet performances his side will hold it on Saturday (05/22/2010) night in the open stage Aksobya, south-east foot of Borobudur temple involved hundreds of artists with a mix of Indonesian Arts Institute (ISI) Surakarta, with the artist’s area of Borobudur Temple.

During the year 2010 it held four times those ballet performances. Ballet tells the story of the history of temple building in the 8th century it has been staged regularly since the last five years at the Borobudur Temple.

It is not just introducing the Borobudur Temple as heritage buildings, but also the important values embodied in that world cultural heritage.

He expects more people develop an appreciation of Borobudur temple through the ballet.

"Of course Borobudur be the pride of the nation, can be appreciated by the nation itself as a personality nation," he said, accompanied by Head of Borobudur Tourism Park unit Suwarno Pujo.

He acknowledged, during the last five years it is still build products that ballet was more widely known by the public.

"It still needs all the publicity and the mobility of our forces in order to 'Borobudur Masterpiece' will be known," he said.

Performances on Saturday (22/05/2010) night, he said, planned to watch the business and cultural observers, mainly from Jakarta as well as foreign tourists.

YOGYAKARTA, PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur Prambanan and Ratu Boko (TWCBPRB) in the near future will hold back on stage ballet Borobudur Masterpiece Aksobya open at Borobudur Temple, Magelang regency, Central Java.

Director of Marketing and Development PT TWCBPRB, Agus Cany in Yogyakarta, Wednesday, said the ballet Borobudur Masterpiece for 2009 is scheduled to stage four times in a row, on May 2, June 12, July 24 and August 14.

Didamping president director of PT TWCBPRB, Poernomo and other board members in relation gathering in Yogyakarta, he said the ballet stage aims to attract tourists visited Borobudur Temple as well as providing additional tourist activities at night in such a tourist attraction.

"To support this activity as much as 13 travel agency in Jakarta expressed readiness to promote the ballet stage and confirmed at the premiere will be attended by some ministers," he said.

According to him, he provides 800 seats for tourists who want to watch ballet performances are held at the open stage Aksobya.

"Ballet Masterpieces Borobudur is a story about the development of Borobudur and played by local artists working with dance artists from the Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Surakarta," he said.

Ballet performances is expected to increase the number of tourist arrivals and domestic tourists to the park tour of Borobudur Temple, so that the target of ten million tourists visit in five years as a tourist attraction can be achieved.

He said, to support the implementation of the ballet stage, the institute works with airlines Garuda Indonesia which provides 15 percent discounts for students who use the services of this airline with flights between Jakarta-Yogyakarta-Jakarta.

Garuda Indonesia also provides free tickets to the 50th ticket buyers "platinum class" Ballet Masterpieces of Borobudur in the garden tour of Borobudur Temple, Magelang, Central Java.

Ticket prices to watch this ballet class with platinum 80 dollar dinner facilities, transportation Yogyakarta-Borobudur PP, photos and souvenirs, while the gold grade 60 U.S. dollars with dinner facilities, transportation Yogyakarta-Borobudur PP and photo opportunities with the dancers.

"The price of Rp200.000 per person class A, class B and class students Rp75.000 150,000 per person," said Agus Cany.

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Selayar Island

2010-05-25T21:29:00.000-07:00

Selayar Island

Selayar District (formerly Selayar) is a district in the province of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The capital of this district is located in the castle town. District has an area of 903.35 km² and a population of approximately 100,000 people. Selayar Island is a island that consist of some districts which are separated by oceans.

Geographic Location

Selayar Island is one district among 24 districts in South Sulawesi Province which is situated at the southern end and extends from north to south. This area has the specificity, ie the only district in south Sulawesi the entire region south Sulawesi separated from the mainland and more than that Selayar district consists of several islands so it is a cluster of islands.

Group of islands totaling 123 islands of the fruit both large and small islands that stretch from north to south. The total area of Selayar square is about 1188.28 km² land area (5.23%) and 21138.41 km² (94.68%) territorial sea, which measured 4 (four) miles out at low tide to the outer islands.

Geographically, the district of Selayar is located at coordinates (location astronomy) 5 ° 42 '- 7 ° 35' south latitude and 120 ° 15 '- 122 ° 30' east longitude, which is bordered by:

· North of the bay with Bulukumba and bone
· East of the Sea Flores (East Nusa Tenggara Province)
· In the south with the province of East Nusa Tenggara
· Westside to flores sea and Makassar strait

Based on the location, the islands of the archipelago Selayar is located between alternative channels of international trade, which makes Selayar geographically very strategic as both the trade and distribution centers nationwide to serve the eastern region of Indonesia and international scale to serve the countries in the Asian region.

The presence of vessel drowning [London Trinity]

According to one local resident, in one of the chunks of iron that never lifted, found the words "london seriti". Could it be the name of the ship? But of course the word seriti is questionable. Because it does not exist in English dictionaries. Possible name is "London trinity". If the allegations are true, then the vessel is clearly a British ship.

Based on the remaining tracks, an iron vessel over a length of 75 meters it is obvious because steamship wrecks found around coal and charcoal, which began to harden. This conjecture is strengthened by the stories that until the year 1980 the population of the chimney of the vessel is still sticking to the surface. Many fishermen, who often stop or boats moored in the chimney.

From the pile of wood started to decay, are found around the hull, it became clear also that the bulkhead-room bulkhead and floor made of wooden ships. Unfortunately we still difficult to reconstruct the form of the vessel are due to the remaining living either side of the hull which is still buried underneath the sand. Keep digging to find out the shape of the ship.

Buried treasure

Selayar District consists of 132 islands and 26 new human-inhabited islands. Area of 10503.69 square kilometers (km²), consists of land area of 1357 km² and the rest is the sea area (9146.66 km²). Broad and beautiful ocean is very possible development of marine tourism, fisheries, mining and minerals and offshore oil.

Treasure in this area quite a lot. However, has not lifted its full potential. For example, several regents said the findings alleged relics of ancient ceramic china dynasty. "Has anyone found, but no investors were interested lift them," said regents said, showing examples of ancient pottery stored in his office closet.

Experts interpret the history, culture gong nekara a Bronze Age relics. She was estimated to be around 2000 years. Gong was found in a royal serf peasant named saburu year 1686. Because the kingdom is found in soil, until the gong in 1760 this became the royal heirloom.

Gong has three functions of his time, namely the function of religious, social, cultural, and political. Religious functions namely as a means of communication, ceremonies, and symbols. Meanwhile, the social function of culture as a symbol of social status, ceremonial device, and works of art that have the magical power of the religious. While the political function is as a sign of danger or hint of war.

Not only gongs, in Selayar also found an anchor that is believed to be the largest and longest of its era. The anchor is now stored in the desert fishing village. The anchor is equipped with cannon that are thought to be relics of Chinese traders in the 17-18 century.

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Indonesian Green Ganyon "Cukang Teneuh"

2010-05-18T20:53:00.000-07:00

Indonesian Green Ganyon "Cukang Teneuh"

A. At a Glance

So far, we would often hear about the exotic sights of the Grand Canyon is located in northern Arizona, USA. Grand Canyon is a natural phenomenon that shaped cliff and crag, and flown by the Colorado River. For those of you who harbored a strong desire to visit these places but are constrained by cost, you do not be disappointed. One thing you need to know that Indonesia also have similar attractions. In the area of West Java, there is a flow of the river flanked by towering cliffs that create very exotic scenery and almost exactly with the views of the Grand Canyon of America. Hence, the natural charm on the ground Pasundan was named the Green Canyon.

At first, these exotic sights named Cukang Taneuh which means "land bridge". That's because the upstream flow Cijulang River there is a wide land bridge with a length of 3 meters and 40 meters. The bridge connects the village of Desa Batukaras Kertayasa and separated by high cliffs that form a tunnel on the rivers. In 1990, two tourists from France and Switzerland who visited Cukang Taneuh very impressed with its natural beauty. They then call it as the Green Canyon. Then in 1993, a French citizen popularizes that name until today.

It can be said that the name is a play on the Green Canyon Grand Canyon. That was just to illustrate that both places have in common natural contours. Distinctive is that, if the natural scenery Grand Canyon in America is dominated by brown and red colors, Green Canyon in West Java is dominated by green color. Until now, there are still signs that read Cukang Taneuh close these gate attractions. However, most people are more often called by the name of Green Canyon.

Watershed Cijulang

For those of you who want to look for a different sensation tour, visit the Green Canyon is one option that is quite interesting. You will be served with a blend of natural paintings so unique and challenging to navigate. Starting from down Cijulang River flanked by high cliffs, through caves filled with stalactite and stalagmite, swimming, even you also can do dive activity on the river and rock climbing.

B. Feature

Soothing eye sight that will greet when you set foot on Pier Ciseureuh. Shortly after doing pengarungan, your eyes will be spoiled with green trees and green Tosca streams. On the side of the river flow Cijulang, there are cliffs and hills are overgrown with trees and rocks. Sound of wind blowing the trees and the occasional sound of birds chirping as you complete the journey. If lucky, you may see lizards due Cijulang River are the habitat of animals like reptiles, the Komodo dragon. Other animals such as snakes and monkeys sacking would often be seen in this place. In addition, by using ketinting Pengarungan River (small boat) you can never forget.

Wading river

After a 20 minute journey, you are presented with views of a pair of sturdy hill. The width of the river will be increasingly narrower and ketinting will increasingly slow. You will arrive at the mouth of Green Canyon Caves with stalactites and stalagmites are unique. The flow of water in the cave is quite heavy, unlike the flow of water during the start pengarungan. Up here, ketinting cannot take you. However, there are two options that you can do, ie get into the cave on foot or traveling home back to the dock.

If you decide to come down from ketinting and continue the journey on foot, then the real adventure has just begun. Having set foot on the rocks, the beautiful scenery awaits. Stalagmites and stalactites that decorate the walls of the cave as if lined up to say welcome your presence.

Not just leave it at that, if you want to watch more remarkable scenery, you can swim about 10 meters into the cave by using the buoy. There you will find stunning scenery. Relentless rush of water that resembles a heavy rain soaked the cliffs and rock walls. The place is called the region of Eternal Rain, due to the volume of water that never subsided even though in the dry season.

Waterfall splashing Palatar and Eternal Rain

Besides the beautiful scenery above the water surface, the Green Canyon will be a separate heaven for you who like to dive. Stay brought some diving equipment, the spectacular basin-basin in the water ready to be explored and enjoyed, complete with various types of fish that swim to traverse the bottom of the pool. For those who like to do activities that challenge, you can jump from a large rock with a height of 5 meters to the bottom of the deep.

Beside rich with charm, Green Canyon also contains a number of myths. According to stories circulating in the local community, those who wash the face using a splash of water dripping in the cave will stay young, easily able to mate, and launched the rich. Therefore, many tourists who take a bath under the waterfall splashing Palatar existing at the mouth of the cave. Not infrequently they also drank the water splashing. In addition, there are also restrictions should not be made, ie words that are not polite and also the word "crocodile".

Once satisfied swimming, diving, and enjoy the charm of Green Canyon, you can return to the mouth of the cave to meet with the owner of a leased ketinting waiting for you to return to the dock. For day trips to the Grand Canyon, we recommend you visit during the dry season or a month from May through September. When the dry season, water is green Cijulang River Tosca and water discharge is suitable to perform pengarungan. While in the rainy season, river water will be brown and the possibility of fast-flowing river will be swift so that the pairs and are feared to endanger safety.

Green Canyon

C. Location

Administratively, the attractions are located in Green Canyon Village Kertayasa, District Cijulang, Ciamis regency, West Java Province, Indonesia.

D. Access

Green Canyon is only about 31 km from Pangandaran beach or around 45 minutes journey. While the district capital of Ciamis is 130 km, and 393 km from Jakarta or approximately 7-8 hours drive inland. When they arrived at Pier Ciseureuh, you must continue the journey along the river or small ship menggunkan Cijulang ketinting. Distance of the pier with the Green Canyon site approximately 3 km and usually takes a short 30-40 minute commute.

E. Price Tickets

To be able to shore up the River Cijulang with high cliffs, you can hire a boat with Rp75.000 rate, 00 which can be filled by five passengers. This rate is valid for 45 minutes pengarungan river. If you want to explore further up the river, you must pay the additional cost to the boater whose numbers in accordance with the agreement.

For those of you who want to swim down the aisles of unique rocks and feel the sensation of eternal rain or splashes Palatar Waterfall, you can rent a vest that is provided by the crew. For a single buoy Rp5.000 charged, 00 (February 2009).

F. Accommodation and Facilities Other

Ciseureuh Wharf is a major facility that has been built in this place. Not only serves as a dock where the ship docked, the place also have mushola playgrounds, parks, public bathrooms, restaurants, and various shops selling souvenirs and food. Because of its location close to attractions Batu Karas, Pangandaran, Citumang River Nature Reserve, and various other attractions, you will not need to worry about lodging a problem because around these attractions there are many hotels and guest house you can rent for the rest.

Traveling To Heaven Nature In the South Sulawesi

2010-05-12T20:50:00.000-07:00

Traveling To Heaven Nature In the South Sulawesi

Tanjung Bira is located in the southernmost tip of South Sulawesi province, precisely in the District of Bonto Bahari, Bulukumba.

Well-known beaches pleased to foreign countries, has now been arranged neatly into the tourist area on the count patutu. Various facilities are available, such as hotels, restaurants, and other means of telecommunication, pleased beach is located about 41 km towards east of the city Bulukumba. With ferry ports is linking the mainland with the Selayar island.

Tanjung Bira is a white sand beach is very well known in South Sulawesi. These include coastal beaches are clean, neat, and clear seawater. The beauty and comfort to the beach is famous around the world. Foreign tourists from various countries visit this place for a vacation.

Tanjung Bira beach is very beautiful and stunning with white sand as soft as flour. On location, visitors can swim, sunbathing, diving and snorkeling. The visitors also can watch the sunrise and sunset in a similar position, and can enjoy the beauty of the two existing islands in front of this coast, namely Liukang Island and Kambing Island.

Tanjung Bira located about 40 km from the town of Feather Water Bearer, or 200 km from Makassar City. Travel from city to city Makassar Bulukumba can be reached by using public transport such as cars Kijang, Panther or Innova at a rate of Rp. 35 000, -. Furthermore, from the City of Cape Bira Bulukumba to be achieved by using a car pete-pete (microbus) with rates ranging from Rp. 8000, - to - Rp. 10 000, -. Total travel time from Makassar to Tanjung Bira about 3 - 3.5 hours.

When visitors depart from Hasanuddin airport, straight into the terminal Malengkeri (Makassar) by taxi at a rate of approximately Rp. 40 000, -. In this terminal and then take a bus or a direct Bulukumba goal to Tanjung Bira.

In the tourist area of Tanjung Bira, public transports operate only until the afternoon. If the visitor must return to the city of Makassar on the same evening, there are chartered car (rental) rates to Rp. 500 000, -.

Cost of admission to the location of Tanjung Bira Beach Rp. 5000, -.

Tanjung Bira Beach tourist area is equipped with various facilities such as restaurants, lodging, villas, bungalows, and a hotel with rates starting from Rp. 100.000, - till Rp. 600 000, - per day. In this place there are also diving and snorkeling equipment rental rates to Rp. 30 000, -. For visitors who completed a swim at the beach, there are public restrooms and provided fresh water to clean the sand and sea water still clinging to the body. For visitors who want to tour around beaches, bike rentals are available at the rate of Rp. 65 000, -. In coastal areas there is also a ferry port is ready to take tourists who want to diving travel to the Selayar Island.

Sempu Island

2010-04-28T01:39:00.000-07:00

Sempu Island

Sempu Island is a small island located south of Java Island. The island is located in Malang regency, East Java. Currently Sempu the nature reserve is protected by the government. In this island could hardly be found in brackish water.

Geographically, Sempu Island lies between 112 ° 40 '45 "- 112 ° 42' 45" east longitude and 8 ° 27 '24 "- 8 ° 24' 54" south latitude. The island had a total of approximately 877 hectares, bordering the Strait Sempu (Spring Blue) and surrounded on the south side of the Indian Ocean, East and West.

Sempu Island can be reached from Malang by Blue Spring Beach, and pedestrian use fishing boats, and get licenses.

Leaving at night from Surabaya takes about 3.5 hours to four hours to reach the beach area Sendangbiru, Malang. Travel at night is clearly more to save time, because the road was clear.

After Malang and passed Kepanjen, roads are not too wide, and started many farming areas, and occasionally through the countryside which is not too large. Especially if you travel at night to coincide with full moon would be giving the impression of beauty in itself.

Approaching Sendangbiru little street paved road narrows and then gone right on Beach Sendangbiru. If bringing their own vehicles can park on the shore and immediately opened a tent on the beach area that is filled with tiny outrigger boats, motorized passenger boat, and fishing boats. From Coast blue spring we can rent boats for 40rb (commute) to take across to the Island Sempu with a maximum capacity of 15 people.

Other beauty can be found on the island Sempu is how could swim in water that is very clear (in the immediate tillers) and to have a hobby can be freely enjoyed snorkeling the underwater scenery because this place ever so civilizing coral reef without fear swept waves.

In the lake there Sempu called “Segara Anakan”. This place is more like a small lake surrounded by high rocks that restrict the open sea, Southern is Indonesia Ocean with huge rippled .Supply water into this lake from a large hollow rock in the middle, which periodically provides a great view of water splash-splash sound of waves hitting the reef. Some water was flowing into Segara Anakan.

In addition to this giant swimming, visitors can also relax by playing beach volleyball. For those who love the natural atmosphere of the original, far from the noise of modern life, providing solutions Sempu Island, just did not expect five-star hotel there, other than that brought his own bed.

One also can climb the rock which surrounds ly, from the rocks we could see the sea waves that erode terbing2 giant, very beautiful indeed.