Indonesian Tourism

Ngaben

2011-07-26T09:56:00.000-07:00

Ngaben is a cremation or cremation of Hindus in Bali, Indonesia. Ngaben event is a ritual performed to send the bodies to the next life. Bodies should be put asleep, and the families left behind will always think so (sleep). No tears, because the corpses are temporarily absent and will undergo final reinkarnasa or find relaxation at the Moksha (freedom from the wheel of death and reincarnation).

Appropriate day for this event is always discussed with people who understand. On this day, the body's corpse is placed in a coffin, dead. Peti-die is placed inside the sarcophagus that resembles the ox or the temple-shaped container made of wood and paper. Form of an ox or a monastery brought to the cremation through a procession. The procession is not running on a straight road. This is to confuse evil spirits and keep him away from the corpse.

The highlight is the burning keluruhan Ngaben structure (Ox or temple made of wood and paper), along with the corpses. The fire needed to liberate the spirit from the body and ease of reincarnation.

Ngaben not always done with segaera. For members of high caste, it is reasonable to perform this ritual within 3 days. But for members of lower castes, the bodies first buried and then, usually in a group event for a village, cremated.

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Garuda Wisnu Kencana

2011-07-26T09:12:00.000-07:00

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (English: Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park), abbreviated GWK, is a tourist park on the southern island of Bali. Tourist park is located at Tanjung Nusa Dua, Badung regency, about 40 kilometers south of Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali. In the garden area of this culture, is planned to set up a landmark or a mascot of Bali, which is a giant-sized statue of the god Vishnu who was riding his mount, Garuda, as high as 12 meters.

Area Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park located at an altitude of 146 meters above the ground surface or 263 feet above sea level.

In that area there is also the Statue of Garuda Wisnu just behind the Plaza is the Garuda Plaza where the statue of Garuda placed as high as 18 meters while. At present, Garuda Plaza became the focal point of a large hall carved limestone pillars which includes more than 4000 square meters of open space that is Lotus Pond. Limestone pillars colossal and monumental sculptures Lotus Pond, Garuda make a very exotic space. With a capacity room that can accommodate up to 7000 people, Lotus Pond have earned a good reputation as the perfect place to hold major international events.

There is also a statue of Vishnu's hand, which is part of the statue of the god Vishnu. This is one step closer to completing a full statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana. This work was placed temporarily in the area Tirta Agung.

GWK has several recreational areas including:

WISNU PLAZA

Wisnu Plaza is the highest land in the area where our place while GWK is the most important part of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue of Vishnu.

At a certain time today, there will be some traditional performance with a magnificent statue of Vishnu Bali as a backdrop. Because the location is high, you can see the panoramic surroundings. Statue of Wisnu, as the focal point of Vishnu Plaza, surrounded by fountains and water wells in the nearby holy that he never dry even during the dry season.

Giri Somaka Parahyangan placed next to a statue of Wishnu. This place was water, which historically have been trusted by the people in the area as a blessing with a strong magical powers to cure illness and asked the gods of rain during the dry season. Because of its location on high ground (on the hill), this natural phenomenon is considered a holy man and was locally believed to be holy water.

STREET THEATER

Street Theater is the starting point and final visit to Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. Here we can find many shops and restaurants in one place and where all the celebrations going on.

You can get souvenirs and merchandise Bali GWK GWK especially in Bali Souvenir Shop and Art Market. We can even find a Balinese spa and aromatherapy products in this store. While here, why not try the foot reflexology Bali after a walk. We can taste good food at the best price only in our food court, Food Theatre, and our newest restaurant, The Home with a package of all you can eat.

At several times a day, we can enjoy shopping and dining while accompanied by the performance of Bali especially like barong, Rindik and parades.

LOTUS POND

Lotus Pond is the largest outdoor area at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) and Cultural Park, most likely, in Bali. Thus, the Lotus Pond is a great place and just to hold large-scale outdoor events.

Over the years, GWK has been trusted for large scale was held, both nationally and internationally, the show at the Lotus Pond, like music concerts, international meetings, large parties. Lotus Pond is a unique place with limestone pillars at the sides and the majestic statue of Garuda in the background.

Lotus Pond lotus begins. Lotus is the main symbol of beauty, prosperity, and fertility. Vishnu is also always carry a lotus in her hand and almost all the gods of the Hindu god who sits in the lotus or bring flowers.

Some interesting facts is that the lotus plant grows in water, has its roots in the illus or mud, and spreading flowers in the air above. Thus, the lotus symbolizes human life and also that the cosmos.

Lotus root deep in mud is the material life. Shaft passing through the water symbolizes the existence of the astral world. Flowers floating on the water and open to the sky is emblematical spiritual being.

INDRALOKA GARDEN

This park is named after the heavenly god Indra Indraloka because of the beautiful panoramic view. Indraloka Garden is one of the most favorite place in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana medium for a little party, gathering and wedding ceremonies. We can see the view from the top Indraloka Bali Garden

AMPHITHEATER

Amphitheatre is an outdoor place for special performances by well-designed acoustics. Every afternoon you can watch the famous Kecak dance and free which is about 18.30 s / d 19:30 AM. Even Kecak dance can be collaborated with other regions.

TIRTA AGUNG

Tirta Agung is the perfect outdoor space for the intermediate event. You can also visit the statue of Vishnu's hand, part of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana is located nearby.

Tanah Lot

2011-07-26T06:07:00.000-07:00

'Tanah Lot' is a tourist attraction in Bali, Indonesia. Here there are two temples located on top of a boulder. One is located above the boulder and the other is located on a cliff similar to the Uluwatu Temple. Pura Tanah Lot temple is part of Dang heaven. Pura Tanah Lot sea temple is a place of worship of the gods guard the sea.

LEGEND

According to legend, this temple was built by a Brahmin who wander from Java. He is a successful Nirartha Danghyang strengthens the belief of the Balinese will Hinduism and build Sad Paradise on the 16th century. At that time the ruler of Tanah Lot, Bendesa Beraben, jealous of him because his followers began to leave and follow Danghyang Nirartha. Bendesa Beraben Nirartha Danghyang told to leave the Tanah Lot. She agreed and before leaving Tanah Lot, his strength to move boulders with stones to the middle of the beach (not into the sea) and built temples there. She also changed her shawl into a snake temple guards. The snake is still there today and scientifically this snake, including species of sea snakes that have a characteristic flat tail like a fish, striped yellow and black color has 3 times more potent venom of cobra. End of the legend states that Bendesa Beraben 'finally' a follower Danghyang Nirartha.

LOCATION

Sights lots of land located in the Village Beraban Kediri Tabanan District, about 13 miles west of Tabanan. North of Tanah Lot Temple there is a temple situated on a cliff jutting into the sea. This cliff temple connect with the land and shaped like a bridge (arch). Tanah Lot, famous as a beautiful place to watch the sunset (sunset), tourists usually crowded in the afternoon to see the beauty of the sunset here.

FACILITIES

From the parking lot leading to the temple area found many art shops and food stalls or just a tavern. Also available is a toilet cleaner that the rent is cheap enough for domestic tourists bag though.

Temple ceremony or feast at the temple is celebrated every 210 days, the same as pretending the others. The fall close to the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan is precisely on Holy Day Cemeng Langkir Buda. At that time, people who pray will pray at the temple is crowded.

Five Places Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Indonesia

2010-02-13T23:57:00.000-08:00

Lunar New Year is the most important celebration for the Middle Kingdom, as well as 1 Muharram for Muslims. Lunar New Year celebration begins on the first day of the first month in the calendar Tionghoa and ends with Cap Go Meh on the date to fifteen (at the time of full moon).

In China, customs and traditions associated with the region New Year celebration is very diverse, as well as in Indonesia. For those of you who are not descendants of Middle Kingdom, but wanted to celebrate, here we provide some spot areas in Indonesia who took part to celebrate Lunar New Year with a different characteristic.

1. Market Square and the Temple of Nine, Jakarta
This temple dominated the entire building is red and surrounded by a wall. The main door is in the South, a red dragon gate. The left side of the gate there is a row of three old temples. On the second page is the main temple follows South facing two lions (Gu Shi Bao) is said to have originated from Kwangtung Province, South China.

By the Lunar New Year, the temple has done trimming and re-paint it will never lonely visited by the visitors, especially Sino community will pray.

Ahead of Lunar New Year festivities also seen in some traditional markets are usually visited by people Indonesians, such as the Market Square opposite Nine Glodok electronic center in West Jakarta. It is sold in various markets dry sweets like kana, plum, and sweetened orange peel. Sweet tasting foods such as sweets and candies Sino trusted citizens as the symbol of life sweet.

There are also lots of typical Lunar sold fruit such as oranges, lychees, and plums. Citrus fruits, especially Mandarin oranges, and orange diborong Bali many buyers because of the orange fruit is considered a symbol of brotherhood and harmony.

2. Thousand Temple City, Singkawang, West Kalimantan
Singkawang every Lunar New Year celebrations and Cap Gomeh events held regularly on a large scale. There are five major events are often held as competitions as decorative lanterns Singkawang, art night was held on Lunar New Year night, a parade float, Cap Go Meh, and warm-hearted evening. In the float parade we can see Tatung, Loya, and Lion Dance.

In this city during the Cap Go Meh, we can watch the show Tatung. Tatung is a major media Cap Go Meh. Attractions Tatung filled with mystical and exciting, because many people possessed, and these people called Tatung. Unique in Singkawang many Dayak natives or people who also participated into Tatung, they were compelled to participate because of the ritual ceremonies like Tatung Dayak.

3. Shampoo Kong temple, Semarang
Stone Building Sam Po Kong is petilasan, former haven and the first landing of China's Admiral named Zheng Ho (Cheng Ho) or also known as Sam Po Tay Djien. This building is located in Simongan area, southwest of Semarang. Called the Stone House because of its shape in the form of large stone cave in the foothills of the rock. The building is now a memorial, prayer, and pilgrimage. In the cave there is a stone altar and statues of Sam Po Tay Djien.

On the night of Lunar New Year and Cap Go Meh people flocked to the Temple of the Stone Building Shampoo Kong. They have prayed, and many others had come to see various performances and puppet of the people since the night until early morning. There are many different vendors such as confectionary and lontong Cap Gomeh godhog wedang of peanuts, sugar cane, sekoteng, and round.

4. Phak Liang and Khak Vihara Dewi Kwan Im, Bangka
Second place is worth a religious history can be your choice for day trips and Lunar Cap Go Meh. Phak Liang Khak mute witness to the history of tin mining in Bangka who then made the tourist area filled with China-style buildings.

The location was in Belinyu, 57 Km from Sungailiat. In addition there Cok Grave Tien, daughter of Bong Kiung Fu, a figure who founded the China Kuto Bannerman Castle. This tomb was in the Citadel, 1.5 Km from the City Belinyu. While Dewi Kwan Im Vihara in Jelitik village, about 15 Km from the City Sungailiat, precisely at the foot of the hill the river flowed. Sino citizens there, the water is believed to menyebuhkan various diseases and can make youth. These objects are in bathing pool and a small temple to pray.

5. Tech Hay Kiong temple, Tegal
300-year-old temple this over stand on the land area 4500 square meters. This temple formerly named Cin Jin Bio. The name Hay Kiong Tech also means the Palace of Konco Tech Cin Jian Hay that is the title of greatness from Kwa Lak Kwee. For Tegal and surrounding communities, Konco Tech Cin Jian Hay revered as a patron god.

In this temple every year held a prayer ceremony include inviting beach with god temples in the sea from the town of Tegal Coast. Then Relay Toa Pe Kong where Tek Hay Kiong temple out of eight litters, prayers, musical / Tiong Guan, and the ceremony Sejit Cin Jin Tek Hay held a large scale to celebrate the first day of Tech Co. Hay Kong Cin Jin came to Tegal. (* / Ol-5)

The meaning of the Lunar New Year celebration

2010-02-13T23:39:00.000-08:00

Several years ago, the Indonesian government declared the celebration of Lunar New Year a national holiday. Since then mushroomed Lunar New Year celebrations models offered various circles, particularly world trade.

Even now there are many members of the Indonesian people eagerly celebrate Lunar New Year. Those who do not celebrate the Lunar New Year was not too damaged, at least can enjoy the opportunity to vacation on the holiday.

The emphasis of the celebration of Lunar New Year without regard to the context of Indonesia will cause irrelevansi celebration for most Indonesian people. For example, emphasized the Lunar New Year celebration of spring. Indonesia does not recognize the existence of four seasons. Therefore, trinkets fitting symbol of spring would not be much help appreciation Lunar New Year celebrations.

In the context of Indonesia's plural society, excessive emphasis on Lunar New Year celebrations will be able to leave the problems that could endanger the integrity of the nation.

However, the prohibition or control over the practice of Lunar New Year celebrations in Indonesia would be a step backwards from the realization of the value of reform efforts that have fought together.

Instead of creating unnecessary problems, will be far more useful if the Indonesian people began to look for and find important things and deserve to be celebrated together on every national holiday held, including the spiritual meaning of Lunar New Year.

In turn, mutual interest, the development of Lunar New Year celebrations to be observed together. The question is, what kind of celebration of Lunar New Year to develop the Indonesian people? This becomes relevant to answer.

Lunar spiritual meaning
Lunar New Year celebration which was celebrated by many nations (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and others) for centuries to provide spiritual meaning very rich, could even play a role in uniting them in the same spirit of life.

Considering the Lunar New Year is not a religious celebration, the "spiritual sense" Lunar New Year celebration is not first explored in a particular religious doctrine. Initially, the Lunar New Year is a celebration of farmers. Spiritual meaning of the Lunar New Year have explored the life experiences and world of meaning that developed between the peasantry. In the course of time, Lunar New Year is also celebrated by the people who
not from the peasantry. Therefore, it is not enough spiritual meaning of the Lunar New Year only limited agricultural world.

Some decent spiritual meaning put forward, among others:
First, you as a unifying factor of life. Lunar New Year show farmers encounter experience with the reality of life around him. For farmers, the reality in this world together, encouraged, fostered by love. Because of that, they find and use a variety of goods, plants, or animals in their environment to demonstrate experience of love that started it. They expressed the hope that a higher quality of life by using the objects. For example, fish abundance is seen as a symbol of revival thanks to the love. By placing a picture of fish or eat fish, they are expecting the arrival of that abundance.

Second, the Lunar New Year is a celebration of the happy experience of love and distributable to others. For farmers, a happy love that they received from the generosity of nature. Therefore, they must learn to be generous to others. Happy love is worthy to be enjoyed in common with others, in the spirit of solidarity to others, especially the weak, poor, and destitute.
Lunar New Year celebrations basic color is red, which means happiness and zest for life. As the blood in the veins, experience a vibrant life and joy that must flow and penetrate different parts of the body for a better life. In celebration of Lunar New Year, given to the children, poor people, simple, and Dad, the things that they can be happy: money, food, gifts, or various other forms of assistance. By sharing the happiness, the overwhelming love that is expected to increasingly penetrated many sectors of their lives and ultimately will provide greater happiness.

Third, the experience of love begins in the family. The essence of love lies not in many words but in actions to give themselves to each other's beloved subjects. This ability to love as recognized by the farmers and nonpetani, begins in the family. Lunar New Year celebrations center is located on the willingness of all family members to gather together, leaving the self-interest, and share experiences of love in the family. Peak celebration expressed a willingness to eat together, mutual respect, telling a happy life experience, forgiving, sharing provision, greetings in the form of prayer or hope for a better life, and so on.

Fourth, the Lunar New Year is an inclusive celebration of freedom. The simplicity of the farmers do not mind giving the place a lot of complicated rules that must be obeyed. Lunar basically have no fixed rule. If there was, it was very general rule, does not include penalties for offenders. Thus, the world does not know of a single model of Lunar New Year celebrations. Every individual, family, or any community group, was allowed to celebrate Lunar New Year with all the capabilities, limitations, background, symbols, and meaning systems respectively. This freedom makes the Lunar New Year celebrations inclusive because not eliminate anyone not allowed to celebrate.

Adjusted national conditions
Lunar New Year celebrations too forward side of the glamorous and consumerism, which betrayed the spiritual meaning upheld the Lunar New Year celebration, and will hurt the feelings of many people who still live in poverty. Such celebrations will culminate in exclusiveness, not inclusiveness. Lunar celebration cribbing from other nations without regard to mental and spiritual atmosphere in Indonesia, in turn, can backfire for the development of the Indonesian nation.

Conversely, strict regulation of the practice or the Lunar New Year celebrations emphasis lunar model as a particular nation's cultural heritage are equally betrayed the inclusive value of freedom offered by the Lunar New Year.

Deep understanding of the spiritual richness of meaning contained in the Lunar New Year celebrations are expected to provide inspiration for the Indonesian people to be able to find their own model of Lunar New Year celebrations appropriate values of love and life of Indonesian people lived.
Lunar New Year celebration of the discovery model is more appropriate to the context of the nation is Indonesia with a decent job to start soon.

May the Lunar New Year public holidays can also be a reflective time for discovery and creative crisis resolution measures the Indonesian nation has lasted long. Gong xi xin nian. Wan shi ru yi.

P-Wijayanto Great Teacher Eastern Religion and Culture Studies Program S2 Religious and Cultural Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakararta

Lunar New Year religious tolerance in Indonesia

2010-02-13T23:28:00.000-08:00

Celebration of Lunar New Year is one proof of the success of Indonesia in developing the ethos of tolerance and religious antarsesama share, said Secretary of Doctoral Program Faculty of Islamic Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta (UMY) Muhammad Azhar.

"We have become` Indonesia `pilot project religious tolerance in the world based on cultural and religious diversity in this country. Celebration of Lunar New Year to the success of Indonesia's tolerance develops," he said in Yogyakarta, Friday.

He said the Lunar New Year celebration which nowadays is a national holiday, shows that Indonesia is able to function well as a democratic country which has cultural and religious diversity.

"Diversity is owned by Indonesia, including religious diversity also indicates that the existence of religious communities in this country is like living in one house, not just neighbors," he said.

According to him, the diversity that is so close that will strengthen the resilience of nations, because every religious community in this country has a balance to certain of the truth of each religion, but also develop the principle of mutual respect and tolerance.

"Lunar New Year celebrations are expected to provide implications and a better signal in the developing countries that teach pluralistic spirit of tolerance and sharing of religious people," he said.

He said the celebration of Lunar New Year is also expected to be the momentum sharing among religious believers, where they can respect and appreciate the worship and religious activities with each other.

"In addition, religious people also do not only perform well during the celebration of the holidays alone, but as a human being should have the ethos of sharing with others throughout his life," he said.

Hamlet Mlangi, Islamic Religious Tourism

2010-01-22T09:56:00.000-08:00

Paved roads either side of coconut trees will be found when walking to the ring road north through the west of Yogyakarta. Driving directions that follow, you will get to a village called Mlangi, precisely at a mosque named Jami 'Mlangi. Around the mosque is a cemetery with the most famous is the tomb of Kyai Nur Iman.

Mlangi name could not be separated from the figure Kyai Nur Iman who is actually relative Hamengkubuwono I, original name Prince Hangabehi Sandiyo. The story, Nur Iman long foster boarding school in East Java were given the gift of land by Hamengkubuwono I. Land was later named 'mlangi', from the Javanese word 'mulangi' which means teaching. So called because the area was later used to teach Islam.

Jami 'Mlangi is the most legendary buildings in this village because it was built in the Kyai Nur Iman, circa 1760's. In spite of several renovation and changes, its original architecture can still be enjoyed. Among them is the mosque gate and wall around the mosque which is designed like a building in the Kingdom. In the mosque of the people around called "Mosque Gedhe" It also saved a white pulpit used since Kyai Nur Iman Islamic teaching.

Kyai Nur Iman's tomb can be reached by road south of the mosque, or jump a small pond that is next to where wudlu. The tomb is located in a building such as houses and surrounded the cupola of wood. Tomb was always busy throughout the year, especially on the 15th Suro, who is on the death of Kyai Nur Iman and Ruwah month. Only in the month of Ramadan just a bit lonely tomb. Usually, the pilgrims read the letters of the Qur'an by sitting on the side or front of the cupola tomb.

Mlangi around the village, you will find at least 10 boarding school. Among them, the pesantren mosque south of As-Salafi, east of Al-Huda, and the north of Al-Falakiyah. As-Salafi Islamic School is the oldest, built since July 5, 1921 by KH Masduki. At first, As-Salafi is not a boarding school, only to learn the religious community in a small mosque. Community that then developed into a boarding school because many are interested. Although the building is not so big, it has 300 boarding schools of students and use teaching methods that are not less developed with public schools.

Familiarity with the Muslim population is not something made up. The proof can be seen from the way people dressed. In Mlangi, the men usually wear sarongs, baju muslim, and although the cap does not want to go to the mosque. While almost all women in this village wearing hijab inside and outside the home. Practice of Islamic teachings as a priority for the citizens Mlangi. It is said that residents would sell their possessions to be made the pilgrimage.

Although many people have anything in the deeply Islamic religion, does not mean they are not advanced in the world. Mlangi Hamlet has long been known as one of the leading textile producer, only the type of product are changed according to world events. In the 1920s, efforts weaving and batik printing to bloom in this village until the year of 1965. Business began to fade from the batik and screen printing market over the price of batik cloth materials continue to rise. Finally, only a few entrepreneurs left batik, batik among the great Sultan who also began to fade late 1980s. Now, a growing business is batik pants, cap, scarf, net badminton and carom boards.

Every Ramadan, this village is always busy with the rituals of worship of its citizens executed. Starting from Tadarus, instruction of children, and so on. Not a few people from outside also Mlangi who came to 'tour' of religion, a kind of lightning pesantren. Well, if you want to visit Mlangi, this is the right time. Throughout the day during Ramadan, you will also see how close the kids playing firecrackers.

source : yogyayes

Sightseeing Hindu Religion - Buddhism - Confucianism

2010-01-22T09:29:00.000-08:00

As a recognized religion in the country, many Hindu and Buddhist heritage yangs enantiasa diziarahi people. The existence of the Prambanan Temple and the temple Brorobudur not just a place of pilgrimage for the Hindu - Buddhist, but has become an international tourist attraction. Even so the existence of pagoda. Building a culture that is this Thionghoa cultural heritage, other than as a place of prayer congregation Confucianism, also excellent emnajdi for religious tourism. Here are some religious attractions Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

Prambanan
This is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. Prambanan is located in the village whose territory is divided between the district of Sleman (Yogyakarta) and Klaten (Central Java about 20 km east of Yogyakarta temple that was built around 850 AD This is the Sanjaya Dynasty relics. With the main buildings as high as 47 meters, Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia. Since 1991 the temple has become a world heritage site protected by UNESCO, which means that the complex is shielded and has a special status, for example in war situations.

This temple complex consists of 8 major temple or temples and more than 250 small temples. Three main temples called Trisakti and dedicated to Sang Hyang Trimurti: Shiva the Destroyer Batara, Batara Vishnu the Preserver and Batara Brahma the Creator.

Candi Borobudur
Temple is located in Magelang District, Central Java, this is one of the wonders of the world. Unlike the temples in Bali is mostly Hindu cultural heritage, Borobudur is the largest Buddhist cultural heritage in the world. According to Prof Dr JG Casparis, a ninth-century inscription reveals the genealogy of the three Sailendra king, a king Indra, his son, Samaratungga, and then daughter Samaratungga, namely Pramodawardhani.

In the reign of King Samaratungga, start construction of the temple named Bhumisam Bharabudhara, which can be interpreted as "Hill Improvement Virtue", that is, after over ten levels of Bodhisattva. Having completed for about 150 years, Borobudur is a magnificent pilgrimage center for Buddhists until around the year 930 AD

Grandeur, majesty, beauty, and unique architecture of Borobudur Temple wrapped with important values of the religion, culture and history has been the focus of attention Buddhists. Both in Indonesia and abroad, and tourists in general to come visit.

Sam Po Kong temple
Building stones of Sam Po Kong is a petilasan, the former stops and the first landing of an admiral named Zheng He of China / Cheng Ho or more commonly known as Sam Po Tay Djien. The building is located in Simongan area, southwest of Semarang City is known for its stone building is a huge Batu Caves are situated on a hill of stone.

Now the place is used as the location of the warning and a place of worship or prayer and a place for pilgrimage. For this purpose, in a cave of stone was placed an altar, and statues of Sam Po Tay Djien. They adore Sam Po Kong as a person worthy of respect and uphold and sought his blessing.

Tang Jin De Yuan
From dozens of temples in Jakarta, there are several famous old temples. One of them is the Temple of Jin De Yuan (Kim Tek le) in the area of Old Chinatown Glodok, West Jakarta. This temple was formerly under the management of Guan Gong or the Board of Officers Tionghoa "Batavia, while still berjayanya these institutions, along with Da Bo Gong Temple - Ancol, Tanjung temple (already destroyed) and the Temple of Wan Ji Sie (Kiap Wan Si) in Jalan Lautze . The four temples are known as the "Four Great Temple".

In his book HistoricalSitesofJakarta (1989), Adolf Heuken stated that the "Historical Notes on Brick Tionghoa ~ he" was recorded in about 1 650 Tionghoa Luitenant Xun Guo Guan (Hoen Kwee) established a temple in honor of Guan Yin (Guan Yin) in Glodok. At first, this temple is called Ting Guan Yin (Guan Yin Teng), or literally, Guan Yin Pavilion.

In its development nearly a century later the temple was destroyed and burned in the incident Angke Tragedy Massacre in 1740. In the year 1 755 a renaming Tionghoa Captain who had destroyed the temple and then restored again with the name of Jin De Yuan (Kim Tek le) - Temple of the Golden Virtues ".

Da Bo Gong temple
Although the same age as Jin De Yuan temple in Glodok, Da Bo Gong Temple (Temple of Ancol) has a different background. This temple Tionghoa language called Da Bo Gong Miao or Da Bo Gong temple. From Da Bo Gong or Toa Pe Kong (Hokkien pronunciation) appears Indonesian term for deity statues Indonesians, namely `topekong '.

There's something amazing about this temple. Tionghoa people should not bring pork into the temple courtyard. Why? This is linked with his trademark: Ancol temple is a shrine double. In ancient times, people Tionghoa and Muslims both worship the same place. So this place is a temple and at the same Tionghoa shrine for Muslims. Doubles as a shrine temple Ancol, also found in Semarang (Stone Building) and Palembang (Island Drought).

Source: SuaraMerdeka

Skaten - Acculturation of Islamic values with Local Culture

2010-01-22T09:09:00.000-08:00

Sekaten-which is usually celebrated by most of the people of Yogyakarta and Surakarta - is a series of celebration activities Birthday of Prophet Muhammad which was held by Ngayogyakarta Sultanate Sultanate Palace, or Kraton Surakarta Kasunanan with government and local communities. Various forms of events and activities held in celebration Sekaten-diverse varieties and colors change over time-from the nature of religious ritual to the local tradition of art appreciation to exhibitions and fairs. Local culture and modern culture as if melted in the same time the momentum sekaten.

To determine the origin of each year sekaten held by two palace, we must menulusurinya from Demak era. This kingdom is the first Islamic kingdom in Java that stood after the Majapahit collapsed in the Saka year 1400 or 1478 AD. Commemorated by the collapse of Majapahit candrasengkala "Sirna Kertaning Missing Earth". The end of the Majapahit Empire also means ending the Hindu kingdom in Java, under the reign of King Brawijaya V. The first king of Demak was the title of Raden Patah Sultan Petty Officer.

As the King of Islam, Raden Patah always working to advance the Islamic religion tersiarnya throughout the kingdom. Sultan NCO is always thinking about how to the Islamic religion can shine all over the country, and how the people who have embraced the Hindu religion it would insyaf and believe the truth of Islamic teachings.

For the sake of these ideals, Raden Patah finally held a meeting with the trustees of nine, among them the Sunan Ampel, Sunan Gresik, Sunan Giri, Sunan Bonang, Sunan Kudus, Sunan Muria, Sunan Kalijaga, Sunan Drajat, and Sunan Gunung Jati. The meeting discussed ways to broadcast Islam in Java. Sunan Kalijaga broadcasters have suggestions about Islam to be accepted by the society since ancient Hinduism. Sunan Kalijaga proposal is to allow permanent implementation of custom or procedure in the Hindu religion, but it entered the Islamic subjects, such as:

1) Semedi
Meditation in the Hindu religion has a purpose to worship the gods. Because Islam does not
recognize the gods, then replaced with the worship of Allah SWT with prayer.

2) Offerings
Offerings according to the Hindu religion has a purpose to give food to the gods and demons,
to conform with Islamic teachings replaced by nature due to the poor.

3) Crowds
In the Hindu religion has a purpose of saluting the crowd to the gods, saluting the crowd
substituted-day Islamic holiday.

Because people like the Javanese gamelan, and the Islamic feast day of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, the mosque should also be held in gamelan percussion, so that people interested. If you've assembled and then given a lesson about Islam. And for this purpose, the trustees created a set of gamelan Kyai called Sekati.

The proposal from Sunan Kalijaga, agreed by the other guardians and Raden Patah, the day of birth of the Prophet Mohammed, 12 Mulud gamelan in the mosque was hit. On 12 Mulud than a day of Prophet Muhammad's birth is also the day he died. Apparently a lot of people who flocked to the mosque to listen to the sound of the gamelan. People are coming to mosques despite his distant, so they spent the night in the square or around the mosque.

On the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, in addition to the people, the regents also came to the coastal city of the kingdom to give worship to the king. They came a few days before the date Mulud and made 12 houses in the square for the night. Regent to the king and then led the king to the mosque. Since the number of people who led the king, comes the word "Garebeg" which comes from the word "anggrubyung" which means lead.

The people who came in the courtyard of the mosque were told to listen to speeches about the teachings of Islam that is easy-easy first. First they were told that is the creed and how it goes. That arise from sekaten word that comes from the Arabic "syahadatain". Credal sentence is a sentence that should be read by anyone to convert to Islam, which has a meaning: there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of God. Creed sentence was also written on the gate of the mosque. Because many people came flocking to the mosque and many are overnight, so many people are selling at around the mosque and the square.

Sekaten than syahadatain derived from the word, also derived from the word:

1) Sahutain
To stop or prevent the case two, the nature of the prostitute and perverted.

2) Sakhatain
Eliminate the case of two, namely the character of animals and nature of the character of
satan as the source of damage.

3) Sakhotain
Menamankan case two, always to maintain the holy mind or mind sublime and always thrall
to God.

4) Sekati
Equilibrium, the living must be weighed or judge things good and bad.

5) Screen
Borders, the living must limit themselves to not do evil, and know the limits of good and evil.

Sekaten tradition that is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad is still preserved by the kings who ordered subsequent to the time of Mataram. At the time of the Mataram kingdom until it moved to Surakarta and Yogyakarta, sekaten held for political purposes, namely to know the loyalty of the regents of the region of the kingdom. In celebration of the regents sekaten must come to offer tribute and to offer worship, devotion to the king. If the magistrate is unable to attend, it must be represented by the kingdom. This was done because if the magistrate was not present at the celebration sekaten interpreted as a form of defiance against the king.

Sekaten celebration held by the kingdom of Mataram, but aims to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad also to show that the king who ruled there was a relationship with the Prophet Muhammad, the messenger of God. Sekaten also has political and economic roles. Because the sekaten, the regents must give tribute sowan and sekaten presence in the ceremony as a sign of loyalty to the king who ruled.

With the times, sekaten also used in the trade sector. Sekaten celebration as a community farm to trade and create a vivid celebration of the sekaten. In addition to listening to the gamelan, the visitors can buy a variety of traditional foods sekaten, as well as children's toys.

From here, can we conclude that looked Sekaten not only in the frame as such a religious perspective or the lens of local culture-the culture of Java - alone. Such perspective would lead to distortions that tend to raise the debate that never ends. The debate will lead to the problem of interpretation of religion - the normative and historical dimensions as well as Islamic and das sein das sollen - and lead to division and disagreement if the difference is not framed in an effort to obtain and strengthen the fabric of "ukhuwah" Islamiyah, Wathoniyah , and Basyariah.

Gamelan, the Javanese Orchestra

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Gamelan is surely not a foreign music. It has been popular in most continents and has created new music integration, for example jazz-gamelan, has born institution as learning space and gamelan music expression and it has produced famous gamelan musicians. Gamelan music instrument can now be enjoyed in various parts of the world, but Yogyakarta is the right place to enjoy it since you can enjoy the original version of gamelan.

Gamelan that grows in Yogyakarta is Javanese gamelan, one form of gamelan that is different from Balinese gamelan or Sundanese gamelan. Javanese gamelan has softer and slower tones; it is different from Balinese gamelan that is very dynamic and Sundanese gamelan that is melodious with domination of the voice of seruling or traditional bamboo flute. The difference is just natural since Java has its own view of life that is expressed in its gamelan music melody.

The Javanese view of life that is expressed in its gamelan music is the harmony of physical and spiritual lives, harmony in talking as well as behaving in order not to create explosive expression and to realize people tolerance. The real form of harmony in Javanese gamelan music is the moderate play of rebab string, voice harmony of kenong, saron kendang and gambang and the voice of gong ate each closing of the melody.

There is no definite history of gamelan existence. The development of gamelan music is predicted to begin from the existence of kentongan, rebab, tap on the mouth, rubs on string and thin bamboo until the introduction of metal music instruments. Further development after named by gamelan, this music was used to accompany leather puppet show and dances. Later it became independent music and it was completed with voices of female singers called sinden.

A set of gamelan consists of several music instruments; some of them are drum called kendhang, rebab, and celempung, gambang, gong and bamboo flute or seruling. The main components composing the gamelan music instruments are bamboo, metal, and wood. Each of the instrument has its own function in a gamelan music show, for example the gong functioning to close the long music melodies and to give balance after the music was previously decorated by Javanese music melodies.

Javanese gamelan is music with pentatonic melodies. A complete gamelan play consists of two cycles, namely slendro and pelog. Slendro has 5 melodies per octave, namely 1 2 3 5 6 [C- D E+ G A] with small interval difference. Pelog has 7 melodies per octave namely 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [C+ D E- F# A B] with big interval difference. Gamelan music composition was created with some rules, namely consists of some cycles and pathet, confined by one gong and the melodies were created in a unit consisting of 4 melodies.

You can see gamelan as an independent music performance or a companion of a dance or performance arts such as leather puppet show and ketoprak. As an independent performance, gamelan music is usually combined with the voice of the Javanese singers (male singers are called wiraswara and female singers are called waranggana or sinden). Gamelan music performance can be classic or contemporary. One form of contemporary gamelan is jazz-gamelan as a combination of music with pentatonic and diatonic melodies.

One of the places in Yogyakarta where you can see gamelan performance is Yogyakarta Kingdom. On Thursdays from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. gamelan is performed as an independent music performance. On Saturdays at the same hours, gamelan is performed as companion of leather puppet show, while on Sundays at the same hours, gamelan accompanies Javanese traditional dance. Please come to Bangsal Sri Manganti to see the performance. Meanwhile, in order to see older gamelan music instrument, you can go to other hall of the kingdom that is located a little further at the back.

source : yogyayes

Studio 76, Silver Jewellery Making Course

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Travelling in Yogyakarta won't be complete enough without visiting Kotagede, the silver center in the city. It's not just to buy silver jewellery, it's more fun cos you're gonna make the jewellery by yourself. Guided by professional instructors, it only takes 3 hours for you to make rings, earrings, pendants etc... The perfect souvenir of Kotagede originally made by yourself!

Studio 76 is house of art producing silver handicrafts such as evening bag, miniatures of horse cart, tricycle, royal carriage, etc. Apart from producing those handicrafts, we also arrange short courses to make jewellery. This programme is specially designed for tourist to make their original Kotagede's souvenir.

With more than 6 years teaching experience, we believe that we can make you proud, satisfied, and impressed with your own jewellery as the result of your course in Studio 76.

Studio 76 is located in the middle of Kotagede. You will find the real atmosphere of Kotagede. Their typical life, the silversmiths, the traditional food, and the ancient buildings.

The following courses packages are adjustable to your holiday schedule in Yogyakarta.

Short Course
The duration of this short course is 3 - 4 hours. Under guidance of professional instructors, you will be able to make ring, earrings, or pendant in that short period. The participants will have to do all the processes from designing, forging, carving, soldering, polishing and so on. The instructors will only show, control, and fix to make better items. By the end of the course, the participants will be proud of their product and do not believe that they just made the jewellery by themselves.

Time:
Three different choices every day
09.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
01.00 p.m. - 04.00 p.m.
05.00 p.m. - 08.00 p.m.

Facilities:
Historical silversmithing explanation
3 hours of instruction (Indonesian, English, and France speaking teacher)
Your personally created silver jewellery (5 grams maximum)

Cost:
IDR 150,000 / pax (1 person)
IDR 125,000 / pax (2 - 3 persons)
IDR 100,000 / pax (4 - 6 persons)

Note:
For an effective class, maximum six persons per session.

Full-day Course
With more time and more materials, you should make prettier silver jewellery. Besides, many of the participants of the short course get back and join this session in order to make better items than their first course.

Time: 09.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m. (With 1-hour luncheon break)

Facilities:
Historical silversmithing explanation
7 hours of instruction (Indonesian, English, and France speaking teacher)
Your personally created silver jewellery (10 grams maximum)
Lunch with local menu

Cost:
Rp. 250,000 / pax (1 person)
Rp. 225,000 / pax (2 - 3 persons)
Rp. 200,000 / pax (4 - 6 persons)

Note:
For an effective class, maximum six persons per session.

Weekend Course
We arrange this package for those who cannot come to Yogyakarta. As it is implied by the name, this course is arranged on Saturdays and Sundays from 09.00 a.m. To 04.00 p.m. With one hour luncheon break. This package includes the basic tools to make silver jewellery and after the course, the participants are expected to be able to create their own products by themselves using the provided tools.

Time:
Saturday and Sunday, from 09.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m. (1-hour lunch break)

Facilities:
Explanation on the technique of silver handicrafts
Basic tools to make silver handicrafts
Module of silver handicrafts basic course
Instructors (Indonesian, English, or France language)
The course products of 20 grams at maximum

Cost:
IDR 2,500,000 for 2 persons
Extra cost of IDR 1,000,000 / person for additional participants
It includes cost of transportation for the instructor (big cities in Java)

Note:
For an effective class, maximum six persons per session.

Arranged Course
This course is suited to the target, time and the needs of the participants.

Please make your reservation in advance!!
For reservation and information, please call AGUS at +62 81 2278 2279

STUDIO 76
Jl. Purbayan KG 3 / 1190 Kotagede Yogyakarta
Phone: +62 274 7147676
Fax: +62 8122782279
Contact Person:
Agus: +62 8122782279

source : yogyayes

Batik Course - Hand-made Batik to Batik Painting

2010-01-19T07:01:00.000-08:00

Visiting Yogyakarta, you may not just buy and enjoy the marvelous batik artwork, but you have the opportunity to learn the technique of its production. The valuable opportunity packed in an interesting tour package with quite short duration and affordable cost will surely be fun.

Batik patterns you can learn involve hand-made batik, printed batik and painted batik. Each place usually has its special batik pattern to teach. For one day course, it is usually divided into two sessions; you will learn all processes of batik making that generally consist of pattern making, cloth coloring, wax dying and drying.

The process of pattern making starts when all materials, especially the cloth are ready. The making of this pattern is done with wax as the main material that is used to block color. If you want to make hand-made batik, the pattern making is done by using the wax pen called canting while printed batik is made by utilizing a prepared copper stamp with certain design.

You are free to choose the pattern you are going to make. Unique patterns you can make are, for example, ceplok, cecek sawut, and semen. You can find all of the patterns in historical buildings in Indonesia. Ceplok pattern can be found in Borobudur Temple; cecek sawut in a copper drum in Copper Time while semen pattern can be found in the tomb of Kalinyamat Queen.

The process is continued by coloring the cloth. The cloth with pattern on it is dipped into a bucket filled with coloring agent. This process seems simple, but actually it is difficult, moreover if batik must be colored more than two. Many batik artisans still use natural colors made from certain natural materials, but there are many who use synthetic coloring agents.

After coloring thoroughly, the process is continued by dying the wax, or removing the wax attaching to the cloth. Initially, prepare the boiling water mixed with soda ash and finally the cloth is dipped to remove the entire wax. If there is still wax attached, it must be cleaned after the dying process.

The final step is washing. When using natural coloring agent, the washing cannot be done by using detergent that will damage the color. After being washed, the cloth is dried under indirect sun to avoid discoloring. After this drying process, you can see the difference of batik colored with natural coloring agent; the color is usually less bright.

Batik courses in Yogyakarta provide professional instructors to make you competent even though with short course only. Some places also have instructors speaking foreign languages, especially English, to ease you understand the lesson.

One of the places providing batik course is Sanggar Kalpika in Kampung Taman, at the west of Tamansari. There, you can learn painted batik. If you prefer to learn hand-made and printed batik, Balai Batik is the right place. The institution that is located on Jalan Kusumanegara provides special staff and room for you to learn batik. The cost ranges from IDR 250,000 to IDR 1,500,000 based on the course types.

In addition to learning batik, you can also enjoy the activity and the works of batik artisans in Kampung Taman that 30 years ago has been developing painted batik. You can also see various batik styles exhibited in Balai Batik.

source : yogyayes

SHIBISHU NOODLES - When Bisu Noodle Makes You Lost Your Words

2010-01-19T06:52:00.000-08:00

If you're one of noodle fans. During your stay in Jogja, you should come to Bakmi Shibishu eatery located on Bantul raya street No 106. This location is just only 5 minutes stroll from Malioboro, 500 meter southern side of Beteng Kulon. Don't be puzzled by its japanese name, this place is owned by purely a Jogja person and it has been being operated since 25 years ago. This place is more often visited compared to the surrounding eater.

Beside the crowd of this place, at first, i was quite confused with what i would discover in this place. This place is well-known as "mute noodle". Some fad thoughts came up concerning that name. At first, i thought it's due to the delish noodles provided there so that we'll not speak any words. Second thought, the seller is mute. However, when i ordered a portion of noodle to an old lady there, the second guess was somehow incorrect because the lady could speak. But eventually, i discovered that one of my guess was right, here is the complete story.

After ordering fried noodle, i also ordered hot tea as the complementer of my meal. During the time of waiting,i began to understand the reason why this place is called mute noodle. The fact is revealed, waiteress delivering the foods is mute and also one more person who blend the ingredients of noodle and the cooker are also mute during the course of cooking.

It' quite a long time until finally my food arrived. It' accepted though bearing in mind that this eatery only using a brazier with carbons to cook all the orders. During your time of waiting, hot tea would come earlier to accompany you. There, you're also given a tea pot to refill your glass. Beside different method of serving, the teaste of tea is very different compared to other tea. The first drink will give its own sensation.

After 20 minutes of waiting, finally my fried noodle delivered by the mute lady. The appearance of this fried noodle is pretty similar to other noodles. However, the color is a bit lighter. Most probably, it doesn’t use much soy souce. The noodle comprises two kinds of main noodle. First, is yellow noodle and bihun (thin rice noodles). After that, it's complemented by small pieces of chicken and celery. The first bite made me lost my words. The ingredients included in this noodle so tasteful. At a glance, it's a bit too much but the next bites make it better.

On the dining table, we can also find chilies which are so delish once we plump it to the noodle. One of The most unforgettable parts of eating this noodle is the hot tea part. These Two indispensable parts are completing each others to make an unforgettable culinary tourism for you. In the end, I was quite happy that one of my two guess was right. Shibishu noodles truly made me lost my words for its great taste.

BAKMI SHIBISHU
Jalan Raya Bantul No. 106 Yogyakarta

Eating Turi Flower Pecel by Mbah Warno "Anderson"

2010-01-19T06:37:00.000-08:00

At first, I was confused by the name of Baywatch pecel owned by Mbah Warno eatery. Passing in my mind, a naughty imagination of a naughty waitress wearing bikini like what Pamela Anderson wore on Baywatch serials or at least it's located on seashore area.

Mbah Warno eatery is located at Kasongan, at the street heading to Sempu Mountain. This place was established 35 years ago and it has a very simple interior. The banner has 30 cm long and 20 cm width which can be easily skipped for those who don't pay attention to it. The interior is totally equipped by simple functional equipments. Only tables and wooden chairs. Behind the table, there're some braziers which always produce smokes. A peculiar position which accidentally designed like that because kitchen in javanese concept is always put at the back of the house but Mbah Warno put his kitchen in front of his eatery after the earthquake accident and he simply said due to the financial constraint he did it.

Mbah Warno serves main menu which is pecel accompanied by some meals starting from fried ell, bacem tofu, lele and mangut ell (ell with coconut milk and chili) and fried noodles. Yogyes ordered everything to taste all Mbah warno culinaries.

During the time of waiting, my mind flew to track down the origin of pecel which is as little known as soto. Many regions in Java have their own pecel with their own characteristic such as Madiun, Blitar, Madura, Slawi and etc. But for at least, a dutch historian enlighted with the fact when Ki Ageng Pamenahan undertook Sultan Hadiwijaya's instruction to proceed to a jungle named Alas Mentaok (now, Kota gede), his groups were welcomed by the opak river-side inhabitants and then they're given some foods including pecel.

My reverie was suddenly cut by the arrival of my pecel and some other meals on the table. A portion of pecel, fried lele and bacem tofu somehow challenged me to eat them as soon as possible. There are four kinds of vegetables which are spinach, papaya leaves, Turi flower (Sesbania grandiflora) and poured by nut sauce which is so yummy. We’ll have sweet flavor from nut sauce and bitter flavor from Turi flower making an unexplainable delicious mixture.

Pecel with Turi flower is the symbol of Ndeso pecel. In this age, it's hardly ever seen a pecel seller packages a kind of it. It's deemed that Turi flower has the benefits of alleviating high body temperature and headache. No wonder, some javanese, indian and Suriname (their ancestor is still javanese though, LOL) still consume young Turi flower as their vegetable.

Pecel will be more delicious by adding with fried lele or Bacem tofu. This lele is fried until very dry so that it's really crispy when you have a bite. And bacem tofu is quite big so you can eat it by combining with some small chilies. Apart from it, you can also have fried ell that has two different sizes and also you can have fried noodles and mangut ell for those who think that spicy is the best one. Smoke from brazier also adds more sensation to this place.

I don't know whether it's caused by my full stomach or effect of Turi flower, after eating, my head was way much smartier than usual. During the small conversation with Mbah Wartno and his assistant, i suddenly understood why pecel at this place is called Baywatch pecel. Apparently, Mbah Warno and his assistants always wear clothes called Kutang. These clothes are really comfortable to wear in the hot and dry weather of Kasongan village, Bantul.

Even though, many people sell pecel everywhere, Baywatch pecel still offers something new for you. A great combination of delish foods, strong village ambiance and hospitality of Mbah Warno "Anderson".

Beringharjo Rice Fried Yogyakarta (Indonesia)

2010-01-19T06:28:00.000-08:00

Beringharjo Fried Rice, can now be found on Jalan Mataram, right of the third T-junction on the left side of the street leading to the historical market in Yogyakarta. Before the end of the year 2004, when the food stalls were still open in the area, the fried rice was found on the T-junction leading to Shopping area that now is changed into Taman Pintar, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta and the center of book shops.

This fried rice is worth trying because many people acknowledge its deliciousness since the owner started its business in 1960s. You do not have to wait for the menu to be served since the seller has cooked them in big portion. It starts open from 06:00p.m to 11:00p.m. with cross-legged and chairs seating arrangement.

Eating this fried rice, you feel like listening to a plate of story about Javanese-Chinese acculturation. Fried rice itself actually originated from China and immigrated to Indonesia. Initially, fried rice existed from Chinese tradition that prohibit throwing uneaten rice, so that the rice was processed using available ingredients such as onion, garlic, and ketchup. When Chinese people came to Indonesia, such a cuisine was known by Indonesians as well and started to mix with Indonesian cuisine.

The acculturation can be seen from the variation of fried rice, from chicken fried rice, seafood fried rice, mutton fried rice, and even pete (beans with pungent odor) fried rice as Indonesian special ingredient. The taste also varies; some accentuate the taste of garlic and some accentuate the taste of additional material such as chicken. Beringharjo Fried Rice chooses to cook chicken and pork fried rice.

Speaking of ketchup as one of the ingredients, it also keeps story about acculturation of Chinese people living in Java. Ketchup, actually was named kie tjap, is made of fermented fish concentrate. When Chinese people living in Java found that soybeans were cheaper than fish, the raw material of ketchup making was changed to soybeans. Consequently, it did not have fish taste; it only tasted sweet for sweet ketchup that is used to cook fried rice. Strong taste of garlic also becomes characteristic of Chinese cuisine.

Although there are many fried rice sellers, Beringharjo Fried Rice is still special. The process of cooking, for example, is in big portions. As much rice as half of a big rice basket can be cooked at once in a very big pan. The ingredients are very special since they have been mixed at home and ready to use.

Chicken or pork is added when the fried rice is on the plate. Besides, slices of fresh tomato, cabbage, celery, omelet or pickle are additional. A plate of fried rice costs IDR 5,000 for chicken and IDR 6,000 for pork. Some customers even order one and a half or even two portions at once because of its deliciousness.

The taste is just right, not too sweet nor too salty. The aroma of garlic is not too strong yet tasty. Are you interested in tasting? You can have other menus such as fried noodle and pork cooked with ketchup that are not less delicious.

source : yogyayes

Taman Sari Palace Yogyakarta (Indonesia)

2010-01-19T06:08:00.000-08:00

This park was built by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I in 1757. He created a new architectural style is a mixture of Javanese and Portuguese style. At first Taman Sari is a beautiful water garden and charming. The area east of the park up to the crossroads town called Suryoputran. Segaran in Javanese means of artificial sea. Every time the Emperor visited the park, he would row his own boat across the suspension bridge is called 'Kreteg Hanged' is located in front of the gates of the Palace, to the south or north Kemandungan. Another part of the building that used to connect to the suspension bridge can still be seen.

Apart from water transport, there is also an underground road or tunnel from the Sultan's Palace that led to one of the buildings in the park called Ledok Pasarean Sari, which is where the clash and the Emperor's personal. Well there is also Gumuling, ie, two-story building with a floor underneath lies below ground. In the past, this building is a kind of where the Sultan surau Prayer worship that can be achieved through one of the underground tunnel in the park complex. In addition, there are still many underground passageway, which was once used as a way of saving at any time when this complex enemy attack. To the north lies the complex essence Park Ngasem market (bird market), where this place sold various types of animals and birds.

Formerly Water Palace is not just a beautiful park but also used for shelter. When the enemy attacked the Palace, the Sultan and his family escaped through an underground road. By the time they were in a safe condition, the floodgates will be opened so that water would be running down the street and drown the enemies in pursuit.

In one part there is a section called Pulau Kenanga because in the courtyard Kenanga trees grow (Canangium Odoratum. Bunga Kenanga fragrant smell spread throughout the park.

Tall buildings such as the pool was built specifically for use by the Sultan and his family to bathe. The buildings have been renovated including the underground path to the west, the fortress that surrounds the Palace and the southbound direction of a small village called Krapyak.

Besides enjoying the ancient buildings, tourists can also visit the many shops and art galleries along the alley / lane. Batik can be found easily in shops and galleries are. Once this area is a place for artists Palace.

Now, Castle visited by many tourists, who can enjoy the beauty of the park from 08.00 to 16.00 WIB.

Location: Jogja
Transportation: - Bus Route 9 lines, 12 and 15 - Personal Vehicle

Vredeburg Fort Yogyakarta (Indonesia)

2010-01-19T06:02:00.000-08:00

Location Vredeburg Fortress dealing with the Great House. The fort was built in 1765 by the Dutch in the Dutch power to protect the residence of the Dutch rulers of Yogyakarta Kingdom cannon attacks. The fort is also surrounded by a moat, which until now still can be found there.

The fort is a square also has a control tower at the four corners and sides that allow the Dutch to walk around while on guard and opened fire when needed. On the basis of a cannon at the southern stronghold, Sultan's Palace and several other historic buildings including the surrounding traffic densities seen clearly. The fort is located not so far from downtown, and within walking distance of downtown.

Yogyakarta Palace (Indonesia)

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More than 200 years ago, the place where the Sultan's Palace are now in a marshy area known as Pachetokan Bannerman, who later built a rest house named Ayodya. Sultan's Palace facing the north, on the north south axis, between the mountains and the sea south trim. In the palace hall, the scene can be witnessed pisowanan (supreme court) where the Sultan sat on the throne stakeholders faced court office.

Donopratomo Regol Sri connecting pages with the page core Manganti palace, guarded by 2 (two) sculpture named Dwarapala Cingkarabala and Balaupata, which represents both the human personality, who always uses her voice to always do good and forbid evil. At the core of the palace yard, can be seen where the Sultan lived used to receive guests of honor and a party. In this place there is also a place to stay keputren or daughters who had married the Sultan. Yogyakarta palace complex can be visited by the general public from 07.30 until 13:00 every day. Certain days, closing on Friday and open until 12:00 o'clock.

Glagah Beach Kulon Progo (Indonesia)

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Glagah beach is located about 40 km southwest of Yogyakarta in Kulon Progo district. Serang River which flows into the estuary to the sea south of this beach. On all sides of the river is shaded green and overgrown with palm trees. This place is ideal for camping or just relaxing. The local government has built this beach area with various recreational facilities such as parks, swimming and fishing camp. Before reaching the beach there Serang river, where sports fans can meperoleh rowing facilities (canou). Glagah beach is about 1.5 kilometers from the coast Congot, Kulon Progo Regency, which both have been associated with a paved road. Sightseeing Glagah beach attraction is a big wave, a long coastline, cool air and clean water. Advantage of this tourist attraction is the presence of Serang river which empties into the beach Glagah that can be used for tourism tirta. This activity is carried out in Serang river. Visitors who already use the river Attack tirta tourism activities, mostly tourists, nature lovers, especially students from universities in Yogyakarta.

In addition tirta tours, special interest tourism activities undertaken is a form of sporting event. Event ever held at the Beach is a championship motocross Glagah to the regional level. This event is able to attract visitors, both as participants and as spectators. Planned motocross championship held every year fighting the rotating trophy Regent Kulon Progo. Another event held in Glagah Beach is a national championship beach volleyball in 1997.

Glagah beach also has the attraction of cultural tourism, which Merti ceremonial village. This ceremony is performed for the safety of villagers Glagah. The activities of the local arts performances such as puppets and Jatilan. In addition to the Village Merti ceremony, the beach is also used to Glagah Labuhan ceremony of Breeds Mangkunegaran.

Location: Kulon Progo
Transportation: Bus Yogyakarta-Purworejo

Batik Craft Yogyakarta (Indonesia)

2010-01-19T04:54:00.000-08:00

Batik is a unique work of art. A combination of artistic expression with technical skills that exist only in Indonesia. By using wax and dye materials dyed, batik is made on a piece of cloth. As well as the other predicate, Yogyakarta is also known as the city of batik.

Based on the technique used, divided into Ketegori batik: batik, batik print and a combination of both. Working with batik tool called "canting" made of brass or copper with varying motives, whereas the combination of batik is batik canting resulting from the combination and mold. Batik quality is determined by the level of difficulty motives, techniques and materials manufacturing base fabrics. At first the colors and motifs were very influential in nature, especially flowers and plants such as jasmine, mythical animals such as bird Garuda. The dominant colors used are blue or black, is a symbol of water and air. The colors are then to be two basic elements. Symbolically, the two colors into the background of traditional batik designs in Yogyakarta and Surakarta.

Location: Province of DIY

Goa Cerme (Bantul)

2010-01-19T04:47:00.000-08:00

Goa Cerme at first was a meeting place used by Walisongo to spread Islam in Java. The word 'Cerme' comes from the word 'speech', held talks during the meeting discussed a plan to establish in the Great Mosque in Demak, a city north of Central Java.
The average depth of water flow of about 1 m, ends at the village exit gate Ploso, Giritirto, Bake, Gunung Kidul Regency.

In addition to the main cave is another cave in which the smaller was used for the meditation cavernous puppeteer. Goa Ledhek, Badhut cave, and caves People. On Monday or Tuesday wage pengunjng many have come to ask God's blessings with thanksgiving ceremonies. During the holidays, many students and young people visiting this temapat. Along the corridor in a cave there is a stage Cerme which was used for the rendezvous.

To reach the front gate of the cave, one must climb the stairs 759 meters. It's better if visitors contact Interpreter Lock or guardian first cave to get the information or correct information.

These include caves Goa a long and deep. The entrance was in the village Selopamioro, kecamatam Imogiri, Bantul regency, while the exit was in Ploso village, subdistrict Bake, Gunung Kidul district. Total length of cave approximately 1.5 km.

Way to achieve this very good location and distance of about 20 km. The view towards the village of Goa last Cerme very good. In the daytime, when the weather sunny, the city of Yogyakarta looks beautiful and at night could see the lights of the city.

Conditions in the cave without lights (flashlight) / dark and cave floor flooded by ground water, which in the rainy season the water will put (up), but in the dry season the water subsided (down). Can also be found Stalactite and stalagmites are very good, too many bats. In general, foreign tourists who visited the cave Cerme spent between 3 to 5 hours on location.

Complex Ratu Boko

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King Boko Palace is located about 19 km east of Yogyakarta, about 2 km from the temple of Prambanan. Surrounding landscape is very beautiful. In the south dimly visible expanse of the south coast and the north was clearly visible Merapi Mountain, Prambanan Temple and Kalasan. From the main entrance to the right, you will enter into a large room palace. To the left of the big room there is a pond that was used for bathing the women.

This palace was built by Balaputradewa estimated, contemporaneous with the construction of the Prambanan Temple, and is intended as a strategic defense of the power influences Sanjaya Dinasty. From the height on the hill, easy opponent will be carefully monitored.

Petilasan has aesthetic value (beauty) high, which implies the form of gate and the remains of the palace porch pillars are still visible beauty, harmony with the natural beauty sekekilingnya. On the inside of this petilasan found the remains of keputren (residence) and the princess siti hinggil now in the process of restoration. Keputren is equipped with a predicted baths used to be the daughter of Queen Boko mingle, known as the Roro Jonggrang, whose statue now occupies one of the stalls of the main temple complex of Prambanan.

Location: Sleman District
Transportation: Temple can be reached by public transportation from Yogyakarta that led to the city of Solo, and get off at the intersection of three to Prambanan Piyungan. Next trip continued with another transport that led to the BIF, and then get off at Bokoharjo located in the foothills of Boko. From these stops, the journey continues on foot through the uphill path approximately 400 meters. If you bring two-wheeled vehicles, can pass the Palapa Earth Stations located in the same location.

Ketep Pass Magelang

2010-01-18T07:14:00.000-08:00

That morning, Rusyan (24), one officer Ketep Pass set one by one car going in the tourism place. Although the expression looks hot but her voice remains loud and sounded eager to help each car to be parked and welcome to come to enter into.
Lebaran atmosphere is usually passed along with a large family. However, not with the Rusyan continues Ketep duty at the Pass. In fact, she says, "As the holiday seasons, including Lebaran, usually visitors can double the normal days even more, for that we are all here to serve. Not bad, no additional income, "he said, smiling Rusyan. Sure enough, despite the new clock was eight o'clock in the morning, there were ten cars parked in the shelter Ketep Pass.

Ketep Pass or Ketep Hill, situated at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level (above sea level). The area approximately 8000 square meters. Can be taken from the village Blabak to the east, 30 km from Kota Magelang and 35 km from the City Boyolali. From the city of Salatiga is located about 32 km, can be achieved through Kopeng and Kaponan Village. Our own take direction from Magelang (Blabak), where all the roads we traveled from Ketep Pass Blabak until smooth and can accelerate the vehicle between 60 to 70 km / hour. After entering Blabak village, we passed many rice fields that looked neat people, clean and eye pleasing.

On the initiative of Central Java Governor H. Mardiyanto, this hilly land selected for development as a new tourist destination in the path Solo - Selo - Borobudur with characteristic kegunungapian tour. When was inaugurated by the President of Indonesia Megawati's time, on October 17, 2002 a newly built two viewing post and the court. With the advantage of attractive scenery of Mount Merapi - Merbabu, terraces stretch of agricultural land and the air cool heightened Ketep Pass visitors crowded in both the regular day or on a holiday.

This morning the weather was very sunny, so we could see a clear peak of Merapi viewing post Ketep. In addition, we can know the ins and outs smoothed by going Volcano Theater only additional cost of five dollars per person. Volcano Theater was built early in 2003 which presents a film about the various activities of Merapi vulkaniknya. This new facility further strengthens Ketep Pass features as kegunungapian sights. Entering the building area is 550 square meters, such as cinema enters the room, because it's styled like shape. The film begins general information about volcanoes presented in the form of drawings, photographs and maps in large format, then invited visitors to explore and enjoy the collections of the volcano through a multi-media devices.

Rock samples that are equipped with technical information to the next dish. Panorama Merapi in a variety of views will take visitors to the main dish is a miniature Merapi in large sizes. In general, information about Merapi, we get a relatively complete from past until now. At the top there is the Court of Ketep Pass Panca Arga, the weather here when we can enjoy the five peaks, namely G. Merapi, G. Merbabu, G. Sindoro, G. cleft and G. Slamet. Also will look small mountains like Telomoyo, Andong, the Dieng Plateau and the hills Menoreh.

After touring Ketep Pass, we can enjoy the fun of eating corn and fried lined up across Ketep Pass. With the cool weather, breezes and panoramic mountain typically does give a different nuance. Ketep hill has now become a tourist destination with cirri interesting sajiannya typical kegunungapian ie. Tourist attractions are not only rekreatif but loaded with educational content is presented attractively.

Ujung Kulon National Park

2010-01-18T06:14:00.000-08:00

Travel Tourism Indonesia from Indonesia Blog aims to Recognize and Visit Tour Destinations in Pandeglang this time will lead to Ujung Kulon National Park in Pandeglang district of West Java, Banten Province Indonesia. Ujung Kulon National Park is a place for the protection of native wildlife in Indonesia which will be protected as threatened extinction such as the Javan rhino.

west end, recognize and visit attractions pandeglangDi National Park also contains Rare Flora and Fauna linnya. Ujung Kulon National Park declared by Unesco as one of the Natural World Heritage Site, this area includes the Regional Handeuleum Island, Island Peucang, Panaitan Island, North and Honje Mount Jaya Park as a whole has mluas approximately 136.655 ha.

In the area of Ujung Kulon National Park there are many many resorts are very interesting to visit such as:

Park Tamanjaya and Cibiuk, a resort with the main entrance to the facility, information center, guest house, dock, hot springs.
Kalejetan beach, the Coral Beds, Cibandawoh, which is a beach resort with the phenomenon of ocean waves and sandy beaches south heavy, observing plants and animals.

Peucang Island
A very beautiful island dabn stunning denganPantai white sand, coral reefs, ocean waters are clear blue is ideal for swimming events, diving, fishing, snorkeling and an ideal place for observing animals in the deer species natural habitat.

Coral Copong, Citerjun, Cidaon, Ciujungkulon, Cibunar, Tanjung Layar, and Ciramea.
Exploring the forest, scour the river, meadow grazing animals, waterfalls and the turtle nesting.

Handeuleum Island, Cigenter, Cihandeuleum.
Observing animals (bull, boar, deer, rhino footprints Java and various kinds of birds), scour the river in the mangrove forest ecosystem.

Panaitan Island, and Mount Mercury.
The island is very beautiful and exotic with the natural panorama very numb. Here you can Diving, surfing, and there is a place of cultural tourism / history.

Sekeda Information: If you have plans to visit the summer resort's best to visit between the months of April through September.

Jakarta - Serang (1 1 / 2 hours via the toll road), Serang - Pandeglang - Labuan (1 1 / 2 hours) or Jakarta - Cilegon (2 hours via the toll road), Cilegon - Labuan (1 hour) or Bogor - Rangkasbitung -- Pandeglang - Labuan (4 hours).
Labuan - The Well (2 hours), the Well - Peucang Island (1 hour by fishing boat) or Labuan - Peucang Island (4 hours by fishing boat).

Source: dephut.go.id

Lampung

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Lampung province is located at the extreme of south of Sumatra is overlooked, over flown by most tourists. In the past it was well known for its marvelous 'tapi' fabrics, some using real gold thread, and for its pepper. But today, it is the location from ambitious transmigration projects, resettling farmers from over-populated Java. It boasts volcanoes, wildlife reserve, megalithic remain and a superb coastline of deep-cut bays and wonderful beaches. Its capital is Bandar Lampung, is made up of twin cities that is Teluk Betung and Tanjung Karang. Way Kambas Nature Reserve is a 130,000 ha area of swamp and lowland forest with wild elephant, tapir and many other animals.

The name of Lampung province was taken from origin Lampungnese. Before Indonesia became independent country, a resident led Lampung region and the status was as residency area (Residentie lampungche districten) with many afdeling (afdeling Teloek betoeng, afdeling metroand afdeling kotabumi). The villages/old town with traditional living characteristic could be found like sukadana, menggala, kenali, liwa, blambangan umpu etc. A part of these town bacame the capital of district. In the first of 2000 was 7 millions the population of Lampung Province. Among 10 district / town, the most population was in central Lampung with 1.901.630 and the density population was in Bandar Lampung city, 3.763 soul/km2.

Geographically
Lampung province is located between 3o 45' and 6o 45' South Latitude and between 103o 40' and 105o 50' East Longitude. This province is bordered by:
North side: South Sumatra Province
South Side: Sunda Strait
West side: Bengkulu Province
East side: Java Sea

Wide Area
The wide area of Lampung province is 33,307 sq km,
Administrativelly
Lampung Province is divided among 4 regencies, 1 municipality and 1 administrative town with Bandar Lampung as its capital city.

Temperature
The humidity of this province is various between 50% and 86%, and the rainfall is ranges between 2,000 and 4,000 mm per year. The temperature ranges between 20o C and 34o C.

Demography
The migration flow to Lampung province is supported by the existence of heavy plantation, fishery and industry. In 1994, the total population of this province was 6,200,306 people, with its average density of 196.8 people per Km2.
Compared to the average national population growth amounted to 2.144% per year, this province was on the lower level with 2.12% per year during the 1990-1994 period. The projection and composition in 1997 can be seen on the following table.

Population
Lampung society consists of two main groups, respectively has special traditional law. They are Peminggir traditional society and Pepadun traditional society. Peminggir societies, such as, Krui, Ranau, Komering, and Kayu Agung society, live along the coast And, Pepadun society, who customarily conservative, such as, Abung (Abung Siwo Migo), Pubian (Pubian Telu Suku), Tulang Bawang (Migo Pak), Buai Lima (Way Kanan), and Sungkay Bunga Mayang, live in the inland.

East Nusa Tenggara

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East Nusa Tenggara Islands have been shaped by the power and force of an enormous chain of mountains and volcanoes, which begins from the North of Sumatra and stretches east across Java. The province consists of over 550 islands, but is dominated by the three main islands of Flores, Sumba, and Timor. Occupying a unique position at the junction of Australian and Asian submarine ridges marked by the Wallace Line, it is one the world's most dynamic and exotic marine environments with nearly every species of coral and tropical fish represented. The arid landscape of eastern and southeastern Nusa Tenggara is the result of hot, dry winds blasting in from the Australian continent. In fact, in many coastal areas not a drop of rain falls during most of the year.

Flores is a Portuguese name, which means 'flower' and ideally describes the beauty to be found here. This long island between Sumbawa and Timor is crowded with volcanoes and mountains dividing it into several distinct regions with individual languages and traditions. Predominantly Catholic and heavily influenced by the Portuguese, there are many examples of a strong European cultural heritage like eastern procession held in Larantuka, and the royal regalia of the former king in Maumere.

Formerly known as the Sandalwood Island, Sumba is now famous for its horses and an excellent style of ikat cloth. Spirits, both ancestral and natural are worshipped. Although some exist in East Sumba, it is in West Sumba that there are a number of enormous megalithic tombs and traditional thatched and peaked huts raised on stilts. It is here where incredible rituals take place, such as 'Pasola' where hundreds of horsemen fling spreads at each other in an annual ritual. Many traditional ceremonies, all with a component paying homage to the spirits, take place from July to October including the traditional houses and burials when sometimes hundreds of pigs, water buffaloes, horses, and dogs are scarified. Other ceremonies include 'Pajura' or traditional boxing, festivals for the Lunar New Year in October and November, horse races and ritual dances.

GEOGRAPHICALLY
East Nusa Tenggara is one of the four provinces in the Nusa Tenggara (Southeast Islands). Starting from Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, and east Timor. It stretch is between 118° and 125° east longitude, and between 1 18° and 125°southern latitude lines, and between 8° and 12 ° southern latitude lines. The territory of East Nusa Tenggara Province comprises 566 islands. The three main islands are Flores, Sumba, and Timor from which come the term FLOBAMOR, which has been familiar as one of the names of East Nusa Tenggara.
Flores is the main volcanic island and has many unique and spectacular attractions, one of these is Mount Kelimutu with its lakes of distinct color variation, has become one of the fabled destinations travelers.
Sumba is the island famous for its arts, handicrafts, particularly the textile weaving, and cultural assets. The other name given to East Nusa Tenggara is "Nusa Cendana" the Sandalwood Island.

GEOLOGICALLY
Geologically, East Nusa Tenggara can be regarded as being divided into two zones: first, the volcanic inner curve formed by the islands Rinca, Komodo, Flores, Alor, Pantar, Adonara, Lembata and Solor, which have fertile soils and second, the out curve with limestone and rock formation, made up of the island Sumba, Sabu, Rote, Semau, and Timor.

DEMOGRAPHY
The total number of NTT inhabitants in 2001 was 3,888.735 - 1,919.644 (49.36%) men and 1,969.091 (50.64%) women. The most populated is Manggarai regency (621,989 people) and Kupang city is the most densely populated (1,517.30 people per square kilometer).

CLIMATE
Due to central highlands and their closeness to Australia, the seasons are irregular. Generally the islands are semi-arid, with a longer dry season lasting from March to November. The wet season lasts from December to March, but can be considerably shorter and small island of Savu. The average rainfall of this region is between 36 - 4,127 mm/year. The temperature is range from 20.3 C to 31.7 C.

TOPOGRAPHY
East Nusa Tenggara is mountainous, and very steep slopes are everywhere besides some not too wide plateaus or uplands. The lowlands are a long the coastal areas only. Despite of the situation, most part of this region is not fertile, since the rainfall varies between 500 mm and 2000 mm a year.
East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is includes 566 islands. In addition, there are 524 uninhabited islands. It covers an area of about 47,349.9 square kilometers, including 200,000 square kilometers of maritime territory. Roughly 57 percent of the territory is hilly, with cliffs. The lowlands lay generally around the beaches and river mouths.

WIDE AREA
The area of East Nusa Tenggara occupies an area of 49,879.98 square kilometers, and has a population of more than 3,500.000. It is divided into 12 regencies and one municipality. Kupang regency is the largest region (7,178.26 square kilometers) and the smallest region is Kupang city (160.34 km2).

LANGUAGES
There are a lot of languages spoken in East Nusa Tenggara coming from as many different which groups of the population. Bahasa Indonesia is the national language in Malay, written in Roman script and based in European orthography. In all tourist destination areas English is the number one foreign language fairly spoken and written.

West Nusa Tenggara

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The Wallace Line, named after 19th century naturalist, Alfred Russell Wallace, marks a point of transition between the flora and fauna of Western and Eastern Indonesia and acts as the Western boundary of West Nusa Tenggara, which includes Lombok Island and Sumbawa. Lombok is noticeably different to its close neighbor, Bali. The northern part of the island is mountainous and lush with tall trees and shrubs. The South on the other hand is arid and covered by savannas. Large Asian mammals are absents and replaced instead by large numbers of marsupials, lizards, cockatoos and parrots. The difference becomes more pronounced as one moves further east where dry seasons are more prolonged and the land is dry and bush-like, and so in many areas corn and sago are the staple food, instead of rice. At first Islam time come to these islands in the 16th century, four Hindu Kingdoms co-existed in apparent peace what is now called West Nusa Tenggara and is still the religion embraced by those in the west of Lombok, which are primarily Balinese. Lombok experienced strong Balinese influences in the past, but has still retained a unique identifies. The indigenous people of Lombok, the Sasaks, are predominantly Moslem and have a strong, distinguished tradition, as do the people of neighboring Sumbawa. Soft white sand, virgin beaches are typical in Lombok, where the motto is 'You can see Bali in Lombok, but not Lombok in Bali'. Famous for its 'tenun ikat' hand-woven textiles, the island has exceptional charm and its relatively undiscovered, except for Senggigi City, which becoming a major resort area. Regulars shuttle flights from Bali and Surabaya as well as ferries provide excellent transportation links within the islands of the province as well as with the rest of the country.

The two largest islands in West Nusa Tenggara province are Lombok in the west and the larger Sumbawa Island in the east. Mataram, on Lombok, is the capital and largest city of the province. The province is administratively divided into six regencies and one municipality, Mataram. The Sasak ethnic group mainly inhabits Lombok, with a minority Balinese population then, Sumbawa and Bima ethnic groups inhabit Sumbawa. Each of these groups has a local language associated with it as well. The population of the province is 3.821.134; 71 percent of the population lives in Lombok.

Geographically
Geographically, West Nusa Tenggara Province is located 115'45 - 119°10 east Longitudes 8°5 - 9°5 south latitudes. Its area boundaries is:
North Side: Java Sea
South side: Hindia Ocean
East side: Sepadan Strait
West side: Lombok Strai

Wide Area
The wide area of West Nusa Tenggara is 49.32,19 Km2 that contains of 20.153,07 Km2 land and 29.159,04 Km2 of sea. The two big islands is Lombok Island with its wide area about 4.738,70 Km2 (23,51%) and Sumbawa Island with 15.414,37 Km' (76,49%) wide area. Beside that, it also surrounded by thousands small islands, such as Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan, Gili Gede, Gili Nanggu, Gili Tangkong, Moyo Island, Bungin Island, Satonda Island, Kaung Island, and Panjang Island.

Government Administrative
Administratively, the capital of West Nusa Tenggara is Mataram city and contains of 7 regencies and 2 cities. The four regencies/cities are located in Lombok Island and 5 regencies/cities state in Sumbawa Island.

Bali

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Bali Island, the perfect holiday destination for all ages offers something for everyone. Bali offers not just various customs but also various "adrenalin pump" parks. Many exciting amusements are available in Bali, with something new opening all the time. The number of offshore and inland attraction are on the rise because many tourists want them. This tropical paradise has a unique blend of modern tourist facilities combined with wonderful shopping and a rich past and heritage. After white water rafting that has gained popularity in Bali, comes offshore rafting or ocean rafting. The more adventurous sort of amusement has now become an alternative sport for tourists. Meanwhile white water rafting is still a popular activity with trips on Ayung, Telaga Waja, Unda Rivers, etc. The tourists can refresh their mind by watching beautiful scenery along the route. Those are not enough, some of the best surfing beaches in the world can be found on the western side of the island whilst conversely the eastern side is a wonderful haven for families, with beautiful white sand beaches and gentle seas.

Bali is small island, just 140 Km by 80 Km and lies between Java, the most highly populated and influential of all the islands, and Lombok, one of the quieter and moderately slower paced islands. Like many islands, Bali has developed a world of its own. It not only captures what is special about Indonesia but also has a uniqueness of its own.

The culture of Bali is unique. People say that the Balinese people have reached self-content. The Balinese people are proud of having preserved their unique Hindu culture against the advance of Islam, the dominant religion throughout Indonesia. This is still reflected in days to day life and can be seen in the numerous ceremonies, Balinese festivals and magnificent temples and palaces. The Balinese are skilled artisans, particularly in woodcarving and in fashioning objects of tortoiseshell and of gold, silver and other metals. The Balinese are noted for their traditional dance, the distinctive music of the gamelan and for their skills in weaving cloth of gold and silver threads, Songket, as well as for embroidering silk and cotton clothing. Stone and woodcarvings, traditional and modern paintings and intricately designed jewelry in gold and silver are readily available in shops and galleries throughout the island.

As for recreation, there is no shortage of options. Nature walks, horseback riding, diving, surfing - even bungy jumping and white water rafting - await the adventurous here.

Banten

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Banten is one of the young provinces in Republic of Indonesia. This region is situated in west Java. It can be reached about an hour from Jakarta. It's feel unbelievable, after the busy toll-way and hectic Jakarta as metropolitan city; we enter small and charming Banten. This city has a lot of treasure to whom that likes history. Such as the ruins of Surosowan Palace, Kaibon Palace, 'Masjid Agung Banten' [Banten Great Mosque, enlisted in Moslem's pilgrimage in Indonesia], Speelwijk fortress and Chinese temple Avalokiteshvara, and the harbor of Banten, Karanghantu [devil rock's harbor] that still used nowadays already existed since centuries ago. From this place, Sultan Banten's troopers took fight against the pirates and take defense from the Dutch.

Along with the prevailing regional government changing, in respect to the insistence of Banten People's aspiration to demand the separation from West Java Province, and after long process based on Law Number 23 Year 2000 concerning on Formation of Banten Province dated 17th October, 2000, established Banten Province as the 30th Province. Banten Province consists of 4 Regencies and 2 Cities, 94 Districts, 128 sub districts and 1,339 Villages. Geographically, the location of Banten Province is strategic because of the link between Java Island and Sumatra Island as well as the capital of Republic of Indonesia and West Java Province as a potential market of Banten's products.

The economic sector, that have a great potential resources and various to be developed, namely sectors in agriculture, industry/trade, tourism, mining/exploration, and also supported by the availability of variety natural resources in great amount. Industry sector contribute more than 52 % from total of Banten's GRDP, because in Banten there are 17 Industrial Zones equipped by good facilities and managed by professional private companies.

Banten is one of the newest provinces in Indonesia and also one of the richest. The province combines many of the most important Industrial Zones in Indonesia and also has the extended recreation areas along the western coast of Java and in south the Ujung Kulon National Park and the mountainous areas that are home to the Baduy people. Banten has the easiest access to Jakarta being merely an enclave in this province.

This province uses its own unique culture and language, both called Sundanese that is also used to call its people. The ancient kingdoms of Banten are Tarumanegara, Pajajaran, Banten and Cirebon would make interesting studies for the student of archaeology. Cirebon is located on the border between West and Central Java, having a mixed culture originating from the ancient Cirebon and Banten kingdoms, resulting in similar customs and dialects of the two people, although Banten city is located at the extreme western part of the province. Banten city on Banten Bay was one of the first places to begin trade with the Dutch. There is little to see of the past glories of this area today with the exception of the Grand Mosque, which was completed in 1599 and is certainly worth a visit.

The Province has a great number of attractions, from the wildlife reserve of Ujung Kulon on the southwestern tip of Java and the isolated communities of the mysterious Baduy to the unspoiled beaches. The villages are busy and attractive and the pace of life gets slower as we move towards the National Park in the southwest. From any point along the western coast we can see the "son of Krakatau" volcano, which rises impressively from the sea. Banten offers many different recreational experiences. The trip to Anyer area from Jakarta is now quick and easy because of the toll road, which connects Merak port with Jakarta. As we move further south along the west Java coast the lifestyle becomes more relaxed and after Labuan we move into more rural areas where the road conditions worsen and the lifstyle is relaxed. Here access to the forest areas begins and we can move back in time and enjoy the peace of nature. There is a bus each day from Labuan to Taman Jaya, which is on the edge of Ujung Kulon national park. There are simple cabins can be hired and a ranger can then take us on a walk into the park. It takes about six hours to reach a camping site.

Geography
The total area of Banten is 8,800.83 Km2, consisting of 4 Regencies and 2 Cities, which are divided into as follows:
- Serang Regency: 1.724,09 km2
- Lebak Regency: 2.859,96 km2
- Pandeglang Regency: 2.746,88 km2
- Tangerang Regency: 1.110,38 km2
- Cilegon Town: 175,50 km2
- Tangerang Town: 177,20 km2 _
Banten region is surrounded by Java Sea in the North. Sunda Straits in the West, and facing the India Ocean in the South. These make Banten as a region with very great of sea product resources.

Demography
Total population in 2001 was 8,258,055 persons, consists of 4,231,079 men (51.24%) and 4,026,976 (48.76%). The densely populated regency is in Tangerang with its total population 2,873,256 persons. The highest density Region is Tangerang City 7,362.26 persons/Km2 in 1990 until 2001 period. Population growth from increased at 2.99%/year. Total workforce or aged 15 years above in 2001 was 3,330,224 or 52.57%.

The coastal city of Banten, 75 kilometers west of Jakarta on the northern coast of Java, was one of the Asia's largest cosmopolitan trading harbors in the 16th and 17th century. Ships visited its port from Malacca, China, Vietnam, India, Arab, Portugal and Netherlands. At its peek, it was almost as important as Amsterdam. Nowadays Banten is only a small fishing village. There are still old buildings left which are worth a visit for someone who is interested in the history of Indonesia before and during the colonial times.

Jakarta

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Jakarta is the capital city of the Republic of Indonesia, a country composed of more than 13,000 islands with a population of over 180 million. Comprising more than 300 ethnic groups speaking 200 different languages, the Indonesia population exhibits marked diversity in its linguistic, culture, and religious traditions. As the Capital City, Jakarta is a melting pot of representatives from each of these ethnic groups. Jakarta is a special territory enjoying the status of a province, consisting of Greater Jakarta, covering of 637.44 square km area. Located on the northern coast of West Java, it is the center of government, commerce and industry and has an extensive communications network with the rest of the country and the outside world. Strategically positioned in the archipelago, the city is also the principal gateway to the rest of Indonesia. From the Capital City, sophisticated land, air, and sea transport is available to the rest of the country and beyond.

Jakarta is one of Indonesia's designated tourist areas. It is a gateway to other tourist destinations in Indonesia and is equipped with all the means of modern transportation by air, sea, rail, or by land. It has the largest and most modern airport in the country, the most important harbor in Indonesia and is well connected by rail of good roads to other destinations in Java, Sumatra, and Bali. As Indonesia's main gateway, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport serves a growing number of international airlines and domestic flights. Jakarta is a city of contrasts; the traditional and the modern, the rich and the poor, the sacral and the worldly, often stand side by side in this bustling metropolis. Even its population gathered from all those diverse ethnic and cultural groups, which compose Indonesia, are constantly juxtaposed present reminder of the national motto; Unity in Diversity.

Finding its origin in the small early 16th century harbor town of Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta's founding is thought to have taken place on June 22, 1527, when it was re-named Jayakarta, meaning Glorious Victory by the conquering Prince Fatahillah from neighboring Cirebon. The Dutch East Indies Company, which captured the town and destroyed it in 1619, changed its name into Batavia and made it the center for the expansion of their power in the East Indies. Shortly after the outbreak of World War II, Batavia fell into the hands of the invading Japanese forces that changed the name of the city into 'Jakarta' as a gesture aimed at winning the sympathy of the Indonesians. The name was retained after Indonesia achieved national independence after the war's end.
The ethnic of Jakarta called "Orang Betawi" speaks Betawi Malay, spoken as well in the surrounding towns such as Bekasi and Tangerang. Their language, Betawi Malay, has two variations: conventional Betawi Malay, spoken by elder people and bred in Jakarta, and modern Jakarta Malay, a slang form spoken by the younger generation and migrants.

Jakarta's architecture reflects to a large extent the influx of outside influences, which came and has remained in this vital seaport city. Taman Fatahillah Restoration Project, begun in the early 1970s has restored one of the oldest sections of Jakarta also known as Old Batavia to approximately its original state. The Old Portuguese Church and warehouse have been rehabilitated into living museums. The old Supreme Court building is now a museum of fine arts, which also houses part of the excellent Chinese porcelain collection of former Vice President Adam Malik. The old Town Hall has become the Jakarta Museum, displaying such rare items as Indonesia's old historical documents and Dutch period furniture. Its tower clock was once returned to England to be repaired under its lifetime guarantee, which up to now has already lasted hundreds of years.

In recent years, Jakarta has expanded its facilities for visitors with luxury hotels, fine restaurants, exciting nightlife and modern shopping centers. It contains many tourist attractions such as Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful "Indonesia in Miniature" Park), restored colonial period buildings, island resorts in the Pula Seribu (Thousand Island), and an extensive beach recreation complex called Ancol. "Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park" popularly called TMII "Taman Mini Indonesia Indah", built to portray the variety of cultures found within the many islands contained in the Republic of Indonesia, this open-air museum comprises the many architectural forms of arts and traditions of all Indonesia provinces. It is proof of the country's motto of Unity in Diversity as well as Freedom of Religion depicted in the houses of worship built on the grounds.

Jakarta has preserved its past and is developing for the future. Skyscrapers in the center of the city are part of a new look. Modern luxury hotels today cater to the discriminating visitors. Transport within the city is plentiful. Jakarta is the center of the nation's industrial, political and cultural life. It is home to many of the country's finest research institutes, educational facilities, and cultural organizations. Jakarta is uniquely the seat of both the national as well as the regional government.

Over the last several decades, Jakarta has proudly developed into one of Asia's most prominent metropolitan centers. Today, Jakarta's skyline is covered by modern high rises. The many state-of-the-art shopping centers, recreation complexes and toll-roads have become hallmarks of the city. The quality of life and the general welfare of its inhabitants have improved considerably with the city's fast pace of development. Jakarta's cultural richness and dynamic growth contribute significantly to its growing importance as one of the world's leading capital cities.

Yogyakarta

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Yogyakarta Special Region (Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, DIY) is officially one of Indonesia's 32 provinces. Yogyakarta is one of the foremost cultural centers of Java. This region is located at the foot of the active Merapi volcano, Yogyakarta was in the 16th and 17th centuries the seat of the mighty Javanese empire of Mataram from which present day Yogyakarta has the best inherited of traditions. The city itself has a special charm, which seldom fails to captivate the visitor.

This province is one of the most densely populated areas of Indonesia. The city came into being in 1755, after the Mataram division into the Sultanates of Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo). Gamelan, classical and contemporary Javanese dances, wayang kulit (leather puppet), theater and other expressions of traditional art will keep the visitor spellbound. Local craftsmen excel in arts such batiks, silver and leather works. Next to the traditional, contemporary art has found fertile soil in Yogya's culture oriented society. ASRI, the Academy of Fine Arts is the center of arts and Yogyakarta itself has given its name to an important school of modern painting in Indonesia, perhaps best personified by the famed Indonesian impressionist, the late Affandi.

Yogyakarta is often called the main gateway to the Central Java as where it is geographically located. It stretches from Mount Merapi to the Indian Ocean. There is daily air service to Yogya from Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali as well as regular train service and easy accessibility by road. Yogyakarta is commonly considered as the modern cultural of Central Java. Although some may prefer Solo as a good runner up, Yogyakarta remains the clear front-runner for traditional dance, Wayang (traditional puppetry) and music.

Yogyakarta has more than just culture though. It is a very lively city and a shopper's delight. The main road, Malioboro Street, is always crowded and famous for its night street food-culture and street vendors. Many tourist shops and cheap hotels are concentrated along this street or in the adjoining tourist area such Sosrowijayan Street.

The key attraction of Yogyakarta is 'Kraton' (the Sultan's Palace). The Sultan's palace is the centre of Yogya's traditional life and despite the advance of modernity; it still emanates the spirit of refinement, which has been the hallmark of Yogya's art for centuries. This vast complex of decaying buildings was built in the 18th century, and is actually a walled city within the city with luxurious pavilions and in which the current Sultan still resides. Yogyakarta is also the only major city, which still has traditional 'Becak' (rickshaw-style) transport.

Geographically
Yogyakarta Special Region is geographically located almost equidistant from Indonesia's two most important international gateways, about 600 km from Jakarta and 1000 km from Bali. Yogyakarta also has excellent transport connections by bus, train or plane to the rest of Java, Sumatra, Bali and Lombok. Yogyakarta's Adisucipto Airport is in the process of changing its status in order to receive not only domestics' flights from Bali and Jakarta, but also direct charter and scheduled flights from other countries.

Geographically, Yogyakarta Special Province is situated in the Southern part of Central Java and lies between 7 degree 33' and 8 degree 12', South altitude between 110 degree and 50' East longitude. Some regencies of central Java Province surround the administrative boundaries of this region:
Southern East: Wonogiri Regency
Eastern: Klaten Regency
Northwestern: Magelang Regency
Western: Purworejo Regency
The Indonesian Ocean borders the Southern part of Yogyakarta. The borderline of the seashore stretches from West to East of which the length is around 100 km, started from Congot Beach in Kulon Progo Regency and ended at Sadeng Beach in Gunung Kidul Regency.

Because of its location, Yogyakarta is strategically positioned for the economic activity network in Java as well as for the tourist destination area. The special region of Yogyakarta lies midway on the axis of several main tourist destination areas, Jakarta and West Java westward, Central Java northward, East Java and Bali eastward. It is linked by regular rail, road and air services to other parts of Indonesian archipelago.

Climate and Weather in Yogyakarta
The average daily temperature range between 26 degree and 28 degree Celsius with its minimum 18 degree C and maximum 35 degree C respectively. Average humidity is 74% with its minimum of 65% and maximum 84% respectively. The Yogyakarta Special Region lays approximately 7 South of the equator line and is bathed in tropical; sunshine along the year. This region has a tropic climate the daily atmosphere feels a little bit hot and humid. These are only two seasons along the year, the wet or rainy seasons and dry monsoon. Usually the wet seasons begin at September and lasts about August. Generally there is no rainfalls from may to August and there fore the atmosphere feels hot and humid on the day and cool in the night and early morning. The monthly rain falling Yogyakarta varies between 3mm and 496mm in which those above 300mm take place during the month of January up to April. The heaviest rainfall usually occurs in February while the lowest commonly happens between May and October Average annually rainfall is about 1,900mm.

Populations of Yogyakarta
Based on 2000, the total population of Yogyakarta special Region amounted to 3.311.812. Yogyakarta Municipality that has 461,800 inhabitants spread over 32,50 kilometers or the average population density is thus over 14,200 persons per square kilometer. The least densely populated districts is in Gunung Kidul regency which has 720.643 inhabitants and cover 1,485 square kilometers or the density rate is 485 persons per square kilometer. Since a very long time ago the Provincial territory of Yogyakarta Special Region and its surrounding has been decently populated.
The majority residents of Yogyakarta Special Region are Javanese whose language derives from ancient Sanskrit. However, as Yogyakarta is considered to be "Indonesia's academic city" due to the numerous centers for higher learning, many of the inhabitants are student who come from all over Indonesia to study.

Culture of Yogyakarta
The culture Yogyakarta province with its status as a special region lies in the Southern part of Central Java, in the heartland of Javanese culture. As the former capital and the center of several kingdoms in the past, this region and its people are very rich in a variety of cultures. It is widely known from to historical records that the civilization, art and culture had developed well in the center of those kingdoms respectively in the Ancient Mataram Kingdom (8th - 10th Century) era, the second Mataram Kingdom (17th - 18th Century) and Sultanate Ngayogyokarto from the mid of 18th Century up today.

It should be noted that the cultural heritage from the past includes the magnificent temples, the ruins of palaces and monasteries, the various kind of traditions, cultural events, traditional folk and performing arts, architecture and other traditional activities. It is important to note that this is all part of the living culture of Yogyakarta, color of daily activities of live and the local inhabitants behavior, particularly the Javanese community with its traditional way of life and customs. Therefore, because of its culture richness and heritage, Yogyakarta has long been known as the cradle of Javanese culture.

The other legendary name for Yogyakarta City, among the elders as well as the youth generation that is the City of Art and Culture. Traditional and modern exhibition are held almost every day and night about the art of theater, pantomime, music, classic and contemporary dances, poems, etc. Those are flow in the heart of the city. Even more, there are abundant of cultural ceremony, such as Sekaten, Gunungan, Labuhan, Malioboro Fair, etc, which make the city has high value of tradition, art, and culture.

East Java

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East Java is one of Indonesia provinces. It is located on the eastern part of Java Island and also includes Madura and Bawean islands. It state in the West neighbor of Bali, across the small Strait of Bali. East Java has a variety of attractions, from temple sites to scenic beaches, a sand-sea, highland-lakes, volcanoes, marine gardens and wildlife reserves. Magnificent mountain scenery include the crater and sea of sand at Mount Bromo, the "sulfur mountain" Welirang and rugged lien Plateau. Little of the former glory of Majapahit Empire, still stands in East Java to day with the exception of temple ruins and some archaeological discoveries. East Java's claim to fame in modern history is its vanguard role in the struggle for independence against colonial forces in 1945.

The administrative center of the province is located in Surabaya, the second largest city in Indonesia and a major industrial center and port. Its capital, Surabaya is second to Jakarta in size, population and commerce. East Java is also the most industrialized province in the nation. Its economy is based on agriculture, fishery, oil industries, coffee, mangoes and apples. Connected with the rest of Java by good motor roads and train services, there are also air services between Surabaya and other major cities in the country including Bali which is only half an hour's flight a way. It is also easily accessible by road and regular ferry from Bali and Java. Madura Island, famous for its bull races, is part of the province of East Java, though it has its own traditions and language. Fossilized remains of prehistoric animals and the site of the Java man at Trinil, Ngawi, will tantalize the archaeologist, as well as numerous temple ruins dating from the 7th century AD.

Geographically
The wide of East Java area is 47,921 sq km. Two thirds of the area is mountainous with approximately 48 mountains. The highest peak, Mount Semeru is the highest in Java. The Brantas (314 km) and Bengawan Solo (540 km) are the two big rivers. This area is located between 5o 37' and 8o 48' South Latitude and between 110o 54' and 115o 57' East Longitude. East Java is bordered by:
North side: Java Sea
South side: Indian Ocean
West Side: Central Java Province
East side: Bali Strait

Administratively
The East Java Province consists of 29 regencies, 8 municipals and 2 administrative towns with Surabaya as its capital city.

Climate
Its topical climate means that October to April is the wet season, and May to September is the dry season with an average temperature of 20-30 C. The rainfall in East Java is relatively low, on average of 2,000 mm per year.

Demography
East Java province consists of various communities such as Javanese and Maduranese with their culture, tradition and customs.

Population
The population is almost 33 million people occupy about 48,000 square kilometers (including Madura island).

Cultural Attractions of East Java
Angklung: An ensemble of bamboo instruments quite popular in Banyuwangi.
Gandrung Dance: A classical dance dedicated to Dewi Sri, the goddess of rice. Popular in Banyuwangi as well.
Bull Race (Karapan Sapi): a regular attraction at the stadium of Pamekasan, Madura.
Labuhan Sesaji: a thanksgiving ceremony held by fishermen of Muncar, Banyuwangi, and Suro.
Reyog Trance Dance: traditional Ponorogo dance with 15 dancers wearing peacock-feather headdresses and tiger mask.
Tayub Dance: a popular social dance from Nganjuk, 120 km southwest of Surabaya. This dance is usually performed at wedding parties or other celebratory gatherings where the dancers use their scarfs to invite guests to join them.

Tugu Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta Landmark the Most Popular

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Tugu Yogyakarta is a landmark city of Yogyakarta's most famous. The monument is located right in the middle of the crossroad Mangkubumi Prince Street, General Jalan Sudirman, Jalan AM Sangaji and Diponegoro Street. Tugu Yogyakarta aged almost 3 centuries have meaning in the recording at the same time save some historical city of Yogyakarta.

Tugu Yogyakarta was established approximately one year after the Kraton stand. At the beginning of the foundation, the building is explicitly describe Manunggaling servant girl, the spirit of unity and the ruler of the people to fight occupation. The spirit of unity or called golong gilig is clearly envisaged in the monument, shaped poles gilig (cylinder) and the peak shape golong (round), that Tugu Golong-called Gilig.

In detail, building Tugu Yogyakarta built during the early pole-shaped cylinder using the above. Basically, the fences that form a circle while the top round. Elevation of the monument was initially reached 25 meters.

Everything changed on 10 June 1867. The Yogyakarta earthquake when it collapsed to create the monument. Can be said, when the shaft collapsed this is a state of transition, before the meaning of unity is not reflected in the monument.

The situation really changed in the year 1889, when the Dutch government renovate the monument. Monument made of square with each side decorated with such inscriptions show that anyone who is involved in the renovation. The top monument, not round, but the conical spiked. Altitude also be lower, at only 15 meters or 10 meters lower than the original building. Since then, the monument is also called as De Witt deed or Tugu White Pal.

Revamp the building is a Dutch tactics to erase the association between the people and king. However, the struggles people in Yogyakarta and the king held afterwards, can be known that the effort was not successful.

If you want to look Tugu Yogyakarta while meaning filosofisnya recall, the benches overlooking the monument at the corner of Jl. Prince Mangkubumi. 05.00 hrs - 06.00 morning is the right time, when the air is still fresh and not many vehicles and thatch. Occasionally you may be disapa with a friendly smile newspaper deliveryman who want to go to the office daily circulation Kedaulatan Rakyat.

Afternoon until midnight, there is a seller gudeg (cooking typical Yogyakarta) at the corner of Jl. Diponegoro. Gudeg famous around here and the prices reasonable. You can eat a Lesbian while enjoying the scenery to the Tugu Yogyakarta, which is bright.

Once Tugu Yogyakarta with the city of Yogyakarta, make many students reveal your taste senangnya stated after graduating college enclasp or with the smell of Tugu Yogyakarta. Perhaps it also as an expression dear to the city of Yogyakarta, which will soon be abandoned, at a time when a pledge that he will later visit the city watched this again.

Monument Jogja Kembali

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Curfew is marked break from post defense Netherlands. Under the command Letkol Soeharto, 10 Brigade commander region Wehrkreise III, the defense began to demolish the Netherlands, after obtaining approval from the Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX as penggagas attack. Dutch troops one month since the Dutch military aggression II in December 1948 is in the post-post small, concentrated and weakened. During six hours of Indonesian National Army (TNI) successfully occupy city of Yogyakarta, after the force back the Dutch troops. Right at 12:00 pm, according to the plan, all troops TNI withdraw from the city center when the Dutch came assistance. Telak a defeat for the Netherlands.
There is still the Republic of Indonesia

Battle of known attacks with General March 1 is proving to be early in the international world that the TNI still has the power to make resistance and stated that the Republic of Indonesia is still there. This terpicu after the Dutch government that have been captured and deport Bung Karno and Bung Hatta to Sumatra, rests with the state propaganda of the Republic of Indonesia is not there.

News resistance during this six hours later dikabarkan to Woodend, forwarded to Bukit Tinggi, and Burma, New Delhi (India), and ended the UN headquarters in New York. From this news, the United Nations that U.S. forces have been independent commission take the Three Kingdoms (KTN). In a meeting held in December Indes Hotel Jakarta on 14 April 1949, the representatives of Indonesia, led Moh. Roem and representatives of the Netherlands who led the Van Royen, a result that the agreement signed on 7 May 1949. This agreement and then called the agreement Roem Royen (Roem Royen Statement). In this agreement the Netherlands was forced to withdraw his team from Indonesia, and restore the President and Vice President, the Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Yogyakarta. Up to the end on 27 December 1949 the Dutch formally submit to the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia.
The implied meaning and implied Tetengger In History

To recall the history of the nation, on 29 June 1985 monument built Yogya Back (Monjali). Peletakkan first stone monument at 31.8 meters by HB IX after a traditional ceremony of planting the head of buffalo. Four years later, exactly on 6 July 1989, the building is completed. Payment inaugurated by President Suharto with the signing of the inscription.

The monument, located in the Hamlet protruding, Neighborhood Sariharjo Subdistrict Kirkliston, Kapubaten Sleman is shaped mountain, which is the omen fertility also has cultural meaning ancestors pre-history. Bangunanpun laying the cultural Yogyakarta, located on the imaginary axis connecting Merapi, Tugu, the Palace, Stage Krapyak Tritis and Parang. "Axis of macro cosmos or the axis of Life" by the Pak Gunadi on YogYES. Imaginary point in the building that stands on 5.6 hectares of land as wide can be seen on the third floor, exactly where in the establishment flag mast.

Name of Monument Yogya Back typify functioning again and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia as tetengger withdrawn history of the Dutch army pullback from the capital of Yogyakarta on the date of 29 June 1949 and the return of President Soekarno, Vice President Mohammad Hatta and petinggi other on 6 July 1949 in Yogyakarta.
Until the replica aircraft Room Hening

Entering the area around the monument, which is located three kilometers from the center of Yogyakarta, the visitors will be greeted with a replica aircraft Cureng near the eastern door and replica aircraft Guntai near the west door. THEME lectern in the west and east, visitors can see the two-wheeled machines weapons complete with their seats, down toward the court before the front foot mountain monument. In the south end of the court stood a wall which contains 420 names fighter who killed between 19 December 1948 to 29 June 1949 and the poems of Bekasi, Karawang, Chairil Anwar to his heroes who do not know the name.

The monument is surrounded by a pool (moat), which is divided by four road to the main building. Road connecting the east and west with the entrance floor, which consists of a four-room museum, which presents a collection of at least 1,000 One March, before the independence struggle until the city of Yogyakarta to become the capital of Indonesia. Students and Army uniforms sedan chair General Sudirman, which is stored neatly in there. In addition, there is also room of the Council, which is situated in the museum space I. Room-shaped circle with a diameter of about 25 meters this function as a versatile space, because the normal rent for the purposes of seminars or weddings.

Meanwhile, roads north and south connected with the stairs to the second floor on the wall outside the building around 40 graven reliefs depicting the struggle of the nations start of the 17 August 1945 to 28 December 1949. a number of historical events such as physical struggle and diplomacy since the Independence Proclamation, the President and Vice return Persiden to Yogyakarta to the establishment of People's Security envisaged in the relief. While in the building, contains 10 buildings that surround dioramas menggambarkaan design situations when the Dutch attack Maguwo on December 19, 1948 SU One of March, Roem Royen Agreement, Proklamasi warning until 17 August 1949 at the Gedung Agung Yogyakarta.

The top floor is a silent circle-shaped, equipped with a flagpole, which are red and white flag in the middle of the room, a relief image of the physical struggle on the west wall and the struggle of diplomacy on the east wall. Garbha Graha room called the work place as the heroes and pray it their struggle.

During this struggle, the nation can only be heard through the teachers in school history, or the story of a grandfather on the grandson. Monument Yogya Back to give a clearer picture of how it achieved independence. Viewing the various dioramas, relief of the graven or clothes to the collection of weapons that have been used by the freedom fighter. One place that will satisfy all keingin knowledge about travel to reach the independence of Indonesia.

Affandi Museum, The Palace of a Maestro

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Visiting Affandi Museum, located in the Road, Yogyakarta-Solo, or rather the western edge of the Elephant River Wong, provide the opportunity for you to investigate all the means of life Affandi. You can see the works during the illustrious maestro life, the work of other painters who ditampungnya, transportation dipakainya the first, which is home to a studio that is now used to build the talent to paint children.

Museum complex consists of 3 gallery with the gallery as a place where I purchase tickets and the beginning of the tour. Gallery I, which opened in private by Affandi since 1962 and inaugurated in 1974 contains a number of paintings Affandi from the beginning of work until the end of his life. Painting a generally sktesa the form of paintings and works of reproduction is placed in 2 larik top down, and stretching to meet arch-shaped room.

Still in Gallery I, you can see a number of valuables during Affandi life. At the end of the room, you can see the car Colt Gallan 1976 colored sulfur, which was modified so that resembles the form of fish, also a Male ancient-looking shine as a means of transportation. You can also see the reproduction of a statue of his self-portrait with daughter, Kartika.

Towards the Gallery II, you can see a number of paintings of the painter, both beginners and senior, who ditampungnya in the museum. The gallery was built in 1988 consists of two floors with paintings that can be viewed from different angles. The first floor contains many paintings are abstract, while the load floor, 2 realist painting with color, but have specificity.

Gallery III is the next goal is to be shaped building with a vaulted roof line formed banana leaf. Can be said, the gallery floor multifunction 3, the first floor function room as well as the location of the exhibition "Sanggar Gajah Wong" place for children to hone talent to paint, the second floor space as maintenance and repair painting, while the floor below ground as a place to store a collection of paintings .

Not far from the Gallery III, there is a tower that can be used as a place to see the sights. You can see a panorama of the museum, Gajahwong River to the bustle of the road. Alight and walk to the west of the tower, you can see the house using unique Affandi used as a place to live with his wife and children.

Houses are built with the concept of house with buffer main pillar of concrete and other wooden pole. Shingle roof of a house-shaped banana leaf and the arch-shaped building. Floor under house now used as the location of Cafe loft, where penjuualan food and drinks for the visitors, while laintai of the house is a private room Affandi.

In the left home, there is a trailer that is now functioning as Musholla. Cart is element complement one house Affandi complex that serves as a health resort Affandi wife, Maryati. Originally, the Maryati want a caravan used as a residence for the American people move. Affandi approve the concept of the building, but with the realization that more to Indonesia, the cart.

Before the home, you can stop in the eternal home of the maestro who died on May 23 1990, is among the Gallery I and II. Affandi eternal home with the adjoining houses owned by immortal the wife. Eternal home page is decorated by rimbunan tree roses.

To visit the Museum of Affandi, you only need to cost Rp 10000.00 as the entrance ticket for domestic tourists and Rp 20000.00 for foreign tourists, and an additional Rp 10000.00 as the additional costs when you want to photograph.

Prambanan, a Hindu temple in the World

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Prambanan is the extraordinary beautiful building that was built in the century to 10 in the governance of two kings, Rakai and Rakai Balitung edges. Soaring up to 47 meters (5 meters higher than the Borobudur Temple), the foundation of this temple has been fulfilling the author, shows the triumph of the Hindu land in Java. This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, in the middle of the area that is now built beautiful garden.

There is a legend who always told people about this temple of Java. Almah, the man called the Bandung Bondowoso love Roro Jonggrang. Because I love, Jonggrang create temple ask Daska by 1000 statue in the night. Demand is almost fulfilled before Jonggrang ask villagers pound of rice and create a fire so large as to establish the atmosphere of the morning. Daska can create a new 999 statues and condemn Jonggrang a statue to-1000 due to fraud.

Prambanan temple has 3 main page in the main, the Vishnu Temple, Brahma and Shiva. The third temple is the symbol of the Hindu belief in the Trinity. The third temple is facing east. Each temple has a main temple facing the assistant to the west, namely Nandini to Shiva, Swan to Brahma, Vishnu and for Garuda. In addition, there are 2 temples wedge, 4 temple curtain, and 4 corners of the temple. Meanwhile, the second page has 224 temples.

Entering the Shiva temple located in the middle of the building and the most high, you will find fruit room 4. One room contains the main Shiva statue, while the other 3 rooms each contains a statue Durga (the wife of Shiva), Agastya (teacher Shiva), and Ganesha (son of Shiva). Durga statue that has a statue in the legend Roro Jonggrang told above.

In Vishnu Temple, located in the north Shiva temple, you will only see one room contains a statue of Vishnu. Similarly Brahma Temple, located in the south of Shiva Temple, you will also find only one room contains a statue Brahma.

Temple assistant who is quite enchanting Candi Garuda, which is located near the temple, Vishnu. Temple save this story about the human figure half a bird named Garuda. Garuda is a mystical bird in Hindu mythology who have a body of gold, a certain kind of face white, red-winged, beaked and winged like a hawk. It is estimated, the figure is the adaptation of the Hindu figure Bennu (meaning 'rising' or 'shining', usually associated with the Gods Re) in the mythology of Ancient Egypt or Phoenix in the Ancient Greek mythology. Garuda can save his mother from the curse of Aruna (sister of Garuda, which was born with disabilities) to steal Amerta Tirta (holy water of the deity).

The ability to save that admired by many people until now and is used for various purposes. Indonesia to use the symbol of the country. Come, creator symbol of Garuda Pancasila, seeking inspiration in this temple. Other countries that also use it to the country is the symbol of Thailand, with the same reasons, but the adoption of performance and different. In Thailand, Garuda is known by the term Krut or Pha Krut.

Prambanan temple also has a relief that the story of Ramayana. According to experts, the relief is similar to the story of Ramayana derived through oral tradition. Relief that is interesting is the Kalpataru tree in the Hindu religion is considered as the tree of life, environmental sustainability and harmony. In Prambanan, a relief described Kalpataru trees flank the middle of the lion. The existence of this tree to make experts consider that the century-9 to have wisdom in managing the environment.

Same as figure of Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various purposes. In Indonesia, Kalpataru become the symbol W Environment (WALHI). In fact, some scientists in Bali to develop the concept of Tri Hita Karana for the preservation of the environment with a view Kalpataru relief in this temple. The tree of life that can also be found on the gunungan used to open the puppet arts. A proof that the relief that there has been foremost in Prambanan.

If careful, you can also see various birds, relief, this time a real bird. Reliefs of birds in the Prambanan Temple, so naturally, so the biologist can even identify them until the level of genus. One relief Cockatoo Yellow plume (Cacatua sulphurea), which raises a question. The reason, the birds was found only in Masakambing Island, an island in the middle of Java Sea. Then, whether the type of the first ever many there are in Yogyakarta? Please find out the answer themselves. For, until now there has been no one who can solve the mystery.

Now, there are many more that can be tapped at Prambanan. You certainly can not be fed. If it finally tired, you can relax in the garden around the temple. Interested? Come immediately. Since 18 September 2006, you can enter the zone 1 Prambanan though can not go to the temple. Some damage from the earthquake on 27 May 2006 are now being repaired.

Plaosan Temple, Twin Temple in Yogyakarta

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You need not hurry back to the lodge after a visit to Prambanan Temple, for not far from the Hindu temple in the world that you will also find other temples that same situation. Go to the north as far as 1 km, you will find Plaosan Temple, a temple built by Rakai edges to permaisurinya, Pramudyawardani. Located in the Hamlet Bugisan Kecamatan Prambanan temple architecture is a mix of Hindu and Buddhist.

Plaosan complex is divided into 2 groups, namely Plaosan Temple and the Temple Lor Plaosan Kidul. Both the temples have quadrangular terrace surrounded by the wall, where semedi shaped depot in the western part of the stupa and the other side. Because of the similarities, the performance Plaosan Temple Lor and Kidul almost similar when viewed from far away, so until now Plaosan Temple is also often called the twin temple.

The temple buildings have Plaosan Lor middle of the page, surrounded by walls with the entrance in the west. In the middle of the page there is the size of 19 mx 21.62 m. In the east there are 3 pieces of the altar, the altar north, east and south. Overview Amitbha, Ratnasambhava, Vairochana, and there are Aksobya altar in the east. Stupa Samantabadhara and figures Ksitigarbha altar in the north, while there is a picture of Manjusri in the western altar.

The temple also has Plaosan Kidul in the middle of a small temple surrounded by 8 that is divided into 2 levels and each level consists of 4 temples. There is also an illustration Tathagata Amitbha, Vajrapani with the attributes vajra on utpala and Prajnaparamita which is considered as the "mother of all Buddha." Some other images can still be found, but not in the place of the original. Figure Manujri that according to a Dutch scientist named Krom is significant also found.

Bas relief of the temple has a unique illustration of men and women. There is a man who described the middle segment is same as sitting with hands and worship the figures of men with hands vara mudra and vase at the foot of the six men surrounded a smaller. A woman is depicted standing with hands vara mudra, while around him there are books, pallet and vase. Krom argues that the figures of men that women are an illustration patron supporter of the two wihara.

The entire temple complex has 116 Plaosan stupa perwara and 50 ancillary temples. Stupa perwara can be seen in all the main temple, and also ancillary temples that size is smaller. When running to the north, you can see the building open called Mandapa. Two prasati also can be found, the inscription on a gold chip in the north of the main temple and the inscription written on a stone in the first line of ancillary temples.

One peculiarity Plaosan Temple terrace surface is smooth. Krom holds the core of this temple is different with the core of other temples built in the same period. According to him, it was associated with the usual functions of the temple is alleged to save the text-text kanonik owned by the curate of Buddha. Other allegations came from the Dutch scientists, if the number of priestly in the region is so little terrace that may be used as a wihara (where people worship Buddha).

If you look around the temple, you will know that Plaosan Temple is a vast complex of temples. It can be seen from the circumference of the fence along the 460 m from north to south and 290 m from east to west, the interior fence, which also consists of trenches along the 440 m from north to south and 270 m from east to west. Drainage of preparing the interior of the fence can be seen with a walk to the east side pass through the middle of this historic building.

Borobudur temple, Buddhist temple in the Biggest 9th Century

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Who do not know Borobudur temple? Buddhist temple has a relief of 1460 and 504 Buddhist stupa in the complex. Millions of people sign to visit the buildings included in the Wonder World Heritages this. Not surprisingly, for the architectural and function as a place of worship, Borobudur is enticing.

Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of the Ancient Kingdom of Mataram, the descendant of Sailendra dynasty. Based on the inscription Kayumwungan, an Indonesian named reveal that Hudaya Kandahjaya Borobudur is a place of worship is completed on May 26 824, almost one hundred years since the beginning of construction. Borobudur own name, according to some people means a terraced mountain-terrace (budhara), while some others said that Borobudur means monastery, located in the high places.

Borobudur-shaped building punden berundak consists of 10 levels. 42 meters high before the renovated and 34.5 meters because of the level renovated after the bottom used as a backstop. Six levels below the square-shaped and three levels above form a circle and the highest level in the form of a Buddhist stupa to the west. Each level symbolizing the stages of human life. According mahzab Mahayana Buddhism, every person who wants to reach the level of Buddha must through every level of life is.

The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizing the human appetite is still tied. Four levels of above mentioned Rupadhatu symbolizing the human has been able to free themselves from the militancy but still bound appearance and form. At the level of the Buddha statue is placed open. Meanwhile, three levels above where the Buddha placed in a stupa called holey Arupadhatu, symbolizing man has been freed from lust, shapes and forms. The top of the Arupa called symbolizing nirvana, where the Buddha stayed.

Each level has a beautiful reliefs that show how advanced the author. Relief will be read in runtut when you walk clockwise (the left of the entrance of the temple). In reliefnya Borobudur tells a story about a very melegenda, the Ramayana. In addition, there is also a relief that describe the conditions at that time. For example, about the relief activities of the farmers who reflect on the progress of the agriculture system and relief when the ship is a representation of the progress of the voyage time is centered in Bergotta (Plymouth).

Overall relief of the Borobudur temple reflects the teachings of the Buddha. Therefore, this temple could be used as a media education for those who want to learn the teachings of Buddha. YogYES invites you to circumnavigate the narrow alleys of Borobudur in order to understand the philosophy of Buddhism. Atisha, a budhis Indian origin in the century to 10, had visited the temple which was built 3 centuries before Angkor Wat in Cambodia and 4 centuries before the Great Cathedral in Europe this.

Owing to visit Borobudur and script Drawing from the teachings of Buddha Serlingpa (one of the king of the Kingdom of Sriwijaya), Atisha able to develop the teachings of Buddha. He became head of a monastery Vikramasila and instruct people on how to practice the Tibetan Dharma. Six of the script Serlingpa also summarized into a core teachings called "The Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment" or better known by the name Bodhipathapradipa.

One of the questions now unsolved Borobudur is about how the conditions around the temple when the temple was built and why it found the circumstances terkubur. Some say Borobudur originally stood dikitari swamps and hidden because the eruption of Merapi. Basically, the inscription is Kalkutta titled 'Amawa' means sea of milk. Then the word is interpreted as lava Merapi. Some others say the cold lava buried Borobudur Merapi.

With all the grandeur and mystery that is, when many reasonable people of all penjru Borobudur enter the world as a place that must be visited in his life. In addition to the temple, you can also go around the villages around Borobudur, such as Fleet and Wanurejo to see the activities of citizens to make handicrafts. You can also go to the top Kendil people can look to the panorama from the top of Borobudur. What are you waiting for? No need to worry earthquake May 27, 2006, because of Borobudur is not affected at all.

Bromo Mount

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Mount Bromo is one tourist destination in East Java. Natural attractions of this National Park is located in the Bromo Tengger Semeru in the eastern city of Malang, East Java. Visitors not only local tourists, even many who come from abroad. With the typical Bromo feasible to create a tourist destination. What are the distinctive Mount Bromo?

Cold, it's that you feel when you first exit from the car. The temperature reaches 10 degrees here even to 0 degrees Celsius time of the morning. So, you should prepare for something cold, kupluk hats, gloves, socks, scarf to address them. But, if you forget the equipment, there are many vendor of mobile communications and assessment, which offers a form of hats, gloves, or scarf.

Scenery from Mount Bromo Pananjakan
See the sunrise from the Bromo Pananjakan

Regular visitors to this area since the early days with the aim to see the sun rising. To view them, you have to climb Mount Pananjakan which is the highest mountain in this area. Medan, which must be passed to the Mount Pananjakan is a field that weight. To the foot of Mount Pananjakan, you must through the region that resembles a desert that can make you lose. When should climb Mount Pananjakan, narrow roads and many sharp corners requires high skills at the wheel. For that, many visitors who choose to rent a car Hardtop (similar car jeep) be steered by the community around. Communities around the Tengger tribe originating from the friendly with the visitors.

Up above, there are many shops that provide coffee or tea and warm camp fire to warm the body while waiting time tebitnya sun. There are also stores that rent warm clothes. Witness the sun is indeed interesting events. Goodbye, visitors willing to wait since at 5 am facing east in order not to lose this moment. You can not always see this event, because when the cloudy sky, sun, the likelihood is not clearly visible. However, when the bright sky, you see orb sun can be the first of only pentul little lighter, slowly expand and eventually form a whole sphere and enlightening, so we can see the mountains in this area. Among others, Mount Bromo, Batok Mount, or Mount Semeru is the highest mountain on the island of Java.

Towards the stairs of the Bromo
Craters and Ocean Sands Bromo

Done witness the sunrise, you can go back down the mountain toward Pananjakan and Mount Bromo. Sunlight can make you see the scenery around. In fact, you pass through the seas of sands that cover 10 km ². The arid region is filled sand and it is only slightly herbaceous the kiln. Wind, making the sand fly and you can make it difficult to breathe.

To reach the foot of Mount Bromo, you can not use the vehicle. Instead, you must rent a horse with a price of Rp 70,000 - or if you feel strong, you can choose a walk. But, should note that the walk is not easy, because the blazing sun, a short distance away, dust, which can fly to make travel more weight.

Now, you must climb staircases that amounted to 250 children can see the stairs to crater of Mount Bromo. Arriving at the top of the Bromo high of 2,392 m above sea level, you can see the crater of Mount Bromo who smoke. You can also view your fly down, and terlihatlah sea of sand with shrines in the center. Indeed the very rare and exceptional that we can enjoy.

Central Java Culture

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Central Java Province, as one of the Indonesia tourist destination areas, offers various kinds of tourist attractions whether natural, cultural, or man made features. Central Java is located exactly in the middle of Java Island. It borders with West Java Province in the western part, while in the eastern part borders with East Java Province. On the part of the southern side lies also the province of Yogyakarta Special Region. Central Java is the island's cultural, geographic, and historic heartland. Universities, dance schools, pottery, handicrafts, textiles and carving, give to the region a rich culture and interesting shopping. This is also the place of the famous Javanese temples of Borobudur. But it is not the only ones to be noted; Dieng plateau and Sukuh temple are worth a visit. Performing arts is still widely practiced, and traditional dance dramas (Wayang Orang) or shadow puppets (Wayang Kulit) performances are easy to find. Mountains cross the entire central portion of the province. The cool slopes contain numerous hill resorts (Tawangmangu, Kaliurang, Sarangan).

The very first Moslem kingdom on the island was founded in 1511 at Demak, about 40 km from Semarang. Today Demak is a sleepy little town, however, its glory of the past is still visible from one of the major relics, which is still well preserved. The Grand Mosque, a quaint blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture, still honored and worshipped by Javanese pilgrims.
Surakarta, better known as Solo, is the cradle of Javanese culture in the province. TV courts of Solo embody the noble value that the Javanese attach to grace and refinement, with majestic ceremonies and royal festivals still held with great pomp and circumstance. Although no longer the seat of power it once was, descendants of the royal houses of Solo are regarded as leaders of, Javanese culture and traditions, upholding standards of sophistication and conduct.

The rich and fertile plains of the region support an enormous population of over 30 million people. The low land plains are found alongside the northern beaches. The high land plains are found in the Center of Central Java with mountains stretching lengthwise from the west to the east with a line of mountains, such as Mount Slamet (3,428 m), Mount Perahu (2,585 m), Mount Sindoro (3,135 m) Mount Sumbing (3,321 m), Mount Merapi (3,142 m), Mount Ungaran (2,050 m). Near the border with East Java Province is Mount Lawu (3,265 m), while on the northern side there is Mount Muria (1,602 m). At the feet of these mountains will find pleasant and cool highland plains with beautiful panoramas such as Baturaden, the Dieng Plateau, Bandungan, Kopeng, Tawangmangu, Solo, etc. Apart from these mountains there are some small mountains and lime mountains. The Biggest Rivers found in the Central Java are Serayu River, with its source from the Dieng Plateau and "Bengawan Solo" River.

Geographically
Central Java is located between 5o 40' and 8o 30' South Latitude and between 108o 30' and 111o 30' East Longitude. This province is bordered by:
North side: Java Sea
South side: Indian Ocean and the Special Territory of Yogyakarta
West side: West Java Province
East side: East Java Province

Wide Area
The wide area of this province is 34,206 sq. km.

Administration
A governor as a high rank heads Central Java province; Central Java consists of 35 regencies and municipalities. Bupati (Regent) and municipalities head the regency by Walikota (Mayor). The regencies and municipalities divided into district headed by Camat and district divided into villages headed by Lurah or Kepala Desa.

Climate
The average temperature of this area is 21o - 32o C with rainy season on October to April and dry season on April to October.

Religion
The Freedom of embrace religion is fully guaranteed by government. Islam is a greatest number among the five recognized religions (Moslem, Protestant, Catholic, Buddha and Hindu).

Language
Java language with various dialects is the daily language used by most of Central Java people but Bahasa Indonesia as mother tongue.

People
The people of Central Java will welcome all of the tourists with hospitable and friendly. The population is about 30.7 million (based on census in 2002) or about 896 persons per square kilometer with living as farmer, trader, and official government. Besides original tribe, some foreign tribes stay here such as Arabic, Chinese, Indian and Pakistani. "Kebaya" is representing traditional clothes wearied by woman.

Crafts Ceramics Of Banjar

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Klampok is one of the villages in Banjarnegara district which is the center of making ceramics. There are no fewer than 50 craftsmen ceramic clay, which processes the goods that have become works of art high. Ceramics industry in the village of Klampok has a long history before finally known. This came from hard work Kandar Atmomihardjo.

In 1935, the Kandar-time teachers in Kanpur-chance from the Dutch Government to study science in the ceramics Keramische Laboratory in Bandung. During the year there Kandar deepen cobwebs perkeramikan. After from Bandung, Kandar diserahi task to lead the company's ceramic Banjarnegara. However, the task was only five years old. For, after he was assigned to Ipswich. Here he is not stay long, because several years later he returned to Klampok and establish the Technical School, which is one of jurusannya techniques to create ceramics.

1957, Kandar exit from the School of Engineering and establish the company's ceramics industry, which is given the name Meandallai. The name is actually an abbreviation of Educating Children In Local Industry. Workers, most of the children drop out of school and unemployment. From the beginning there menjamurnya companies grow and ceramics in Klampok. Kandar Atmomihardjo own and died in 1977. However, the business dirintisnya not futile. In addition to a livelihood for residents Klampok, production is also known to the world.

Booming ceramic origin Klampok have occurred around the 1980s. Many foreigners come to Thailand only to Klampok order and ceramics. "The intensity of ceramics export to overseas is now somewhat reduced," said one businessman who successfully ceramics, Budi Santosa, 33 years old. However, the owner of Prisma Ceramics studio, which has about 15 branches, which are now scattered in Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali, and Yogyakarta, he was still keramiknya send to France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and several other Asian countries.

Purbalingga magnets tour of South Central Java

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Touring Central Java to present incomplete if only to visit Borobudur or Baturaden. Bureau-travel agency in the Java Island is currently entering Purbalingga start as one of the main tourist destination.

What's with Ngukurr? Did you know, the city is located at the foot of Mount Slamet, the center of development that is quite startling, especially in the field of tourism. Not surprisingly, this city get a middling epithets new classy: tourism magnet in Central Java (Central Java), the south.

I Ngukurr difficult to reach. From Bangkok, take about seven hours for up to the city. However, if you are reluctant drive, ride the train can also be an option. Descend station in Pusan, then you can take public transportation, such as taxi. Distance Noida - Purbalingga only 18 km that can be reached within 20 minutes.

Well, so until the city has 77,764 hectares wide, you will be greeted cool mountain air. From 18 subdistricts in Rajanpur, three of them have a leading tourist attraction, namely Bojongsari, Kutasari, and Padamara.

Karang village in the district of Bojongsari a distance of about 5 km north of the City Purbalinga, tourism objects have called CLOSE Water Bojongsari or known to the abbreviation Owabong. In this place, visitors will disuguhi six swimming pools in which each has a swimming facilities such as segregated waterboom, slop pail, swimming flow, to various water games. In the wide tour is 4.8 hectares, there is a pond where we go astray will be invited to follow the game in the water.

According to Agus Dwiyantoro from the Museum of Reptiles and marketing Owabong, swimming sufficient interest perverted because it presents a variety of entertaining games. Swimming can be enjoyed tourists, both old and young. Do not be surprised, you can forget the time because of cool in the pool this play. Overall, swimming in Owabong have the depth varies between 1.10 meters to 2.25 meters.

One of the distinctive Owabong is the sixth water to fill the pond that the water comes from the springs Cidandang, Cipawon, and Cikupel. "Swim in the pool does not make scaly skin or eyes redden, because the water is pure, without any mixture of chlorine and other drugs," said Agus.

In Owabong, which is also available waterboom type of torpedo and spiral. For spiral, reached 13 meters high and is waterboom the highest in Central Java.

In the near future, the area of tourism will increasingly Owabong complete with the successful completion of another vehicle called the beach free of the tsunami. The idea of making this vehicle based on the fact that people love the beach but fear the high waves.

Free beach by the tsunami will be similar to the beach indeed. There are waves, white sand, and so forth. Artificial beach area that reaches 1,200 m2. This new vehicle is expected to be used in September 2007.

For those who like kebut-kebutan the road, can take pride in the go Go Karting circuit and the MPV, which is in the back of the beach free of the tsunami. This circuit has a long track about 400 meters.

Satisfied all vehicle and enjoy the facilities in Owabong, you can rest in the hall or under loose tree. While sit-sit, you can enjoy various foods, both traditional and modern. Want to stay? No need to search for hotels confused. In the area Owabong also available lodging facilities that are very representative. Currently, the cottage is available with the 14-room facility, which consists of 10 suites and four-family size rooms.

According to Agus, 2006, Owabong visited by 557 thousand the number of people with income of Rp 1.5 billion. Even school holidays and the new, Owabong record in a record number of visitors, ie 17 thousand people in the days before the holiday ends Sunday.

Museum of reptiles and insects
Satisfied playing in the water Owabong, singgahlah museums in reptiles and insects (Reptile & Insect Park), which is only 2 km from Owabong. The new museum was opened by the Regent sepekan and Rajanpur, Triyono Budi Sasongko, it provides approximately 841 species of insect specimens with 1831. Although the new sepekan opened, this place has disambangi by at least 3,900 visitors.

According to Basuki Sometimes Dewa, a tour guide (guide) in this museum, visitors can witness the various insects from kepik until the coconut beetle. There are also hundreds of species of butterfly, insect, which is also displayed in a glass frame size of one meter. While the reptile park in the area 6 hectares wide, can be witnessed various kinds of snakes, from the type of python, shoot, cobra king cobra to deeprick. All the reptile was placed in a special cage. Some snakes even be tame in the area.

I just see. You, if you have enough nyali, also Slick with the reptile. Some people will help guide you. "But if afraid, do not do better, because if we can snake panic attack," said Dewa. Of course, not just snakes. In these areas, can also witnessed other animals such as reptiles iguana, crocodiles, lizards, and so forth.

Not far from the museum, reptiles, fruit gardens, there are wide 2 hectares. This area intentionally made in accordance with the contours of land hills following the river that makes the park. Park has not been enabled, but visitors can watch from nearby. In the garden, which seems to forge Mekarsari fruit garden, Bogor, it has grown several types of fruit trees such as durian, mango, kelengkeng, papaya fruit to the dragon seems that treat various diseases. In this location, the growing buzz of ornamental plants.

Chinese giant
Not yet complete event roads without you in Purbalingga donated their giant aquarium DDD Mas is located in the Village Purbayasa, Subdistrict Padamara. From the reptile park, a giant aquarium is only about 4 km of rural roads through the kerindangan so beautiful with the trees left in the right way.

As a giant aquarium, of course, visitors can see the variety of fish and marine animals. There are originating from Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa to the United States. Piranha fish of prey, became one of the charm of this place. Similarly, the Arapaima fish length reaches about 1 meter, often make visitors - especially children - something amazed. The fish are displayed in several large aquarium with a circulation of water good enough.

Like the museum, reptiles and insects, giant aquarium is also not just a place of recreation, but also education facilities. In second place, visitors can gather information that may in front of the aquarium, pen, or a glass frame on the animal's name, species, food, to their home country. So, what are you waiting for? Immediately prepare the agenda of the roads to Rajanpur. Do not forget, you know, and the family!

Nature Forest Tourism

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Penggaron
Source Cement Kebonharjo
Kartini Mantingan
Pringgodani

Jumprit
Forest brackish
Kajar

PENGGARON

Penggaron is an object of tourism and natural form of pine forest are expecting a cold dikota Wanganui right in the village of Susukan a distance of 2 km from the city center. Equipped with a Golf Course, camp and the arena where children play a fun place to make Penggaron tour fun

FOREST TOUR "RESOURCES SEMEN" SALE-zenith

Forest Tourism Resources Cement at Gading village, subdistrict, Sale, the Rembang District ± 49 km from the city to the southeast Rembang is a protected forest in the area of The Union of Forest (KPH) Kebonharjo, in the area can be found a diverse range of plant / tree rare, besides that, there is also habitat for species of primates funny, wild and tame. In this area there is a source of the water clear with debit ± 1,100 liters per second, which is used as irrigation for agriculture in the surrounding community, as well as raw materials to clean water, which is managed by local governments through the taps, the need for adequate water supply for Rembang community.
In the forest complex is equipped with facilities swimming pool, children's play arena, the arena camp, shelter, shelter and information space and other facilities pendudkung that create convenience for once relax while enjoying the beautiful panorama of nature and fully cool. To reach the area of forest tourism Resources Cement can be done with wheeled vehicles 2 or 4 wheels, from the City of Rembang to pass through the lane roads Hawick - Edgecumbe, after the Then up in the village of Sale associated with the asphalt road to the location.

FOREST TOUR MANTINGAN

Objects of this tour is in the Mantingan village, subdistrict, Bulu, Rembang district, ± 24 km from the city to the south Rembang young faculty. Around the object, there are also tour the camp with the earth, plant a serene teak forests is suitable for camping and recreational activities families. In the area of tourism objects, there is a swimming pool and a collection of animals from the local forest. Besides, the facilities are also available tennis courts, multipurpose buildings that can be used for the purpose of the party, reception, stage arts, meetings / seminars and others. Objects this tour near the location of graves of National Hero, emancipation of women RA. Kartini (a distance of 4 km).

JUMPRIT

Jumprit object is a spiritual tour on the slopes Sindoro with panoramic mountain and the earth, nature camp expecting cool. This place is closely related to the fortune-telling legend Kyai Majapahit written in fiber Chentini. Jumprit near the water, there are graves Ki Jumprit. Here, pilgrims make semedi usually followed by the bathing kungkum, throwing in the pants, BH omen as the shit. Water is also used as jumprit Water Blessing ceremony for the Tri Holy Waisak know each. Located on the western district Ngadirjo, the distance from the city of Vadodara 28 km. Roads have been paved to a location that is quite pleasant journey while enjoying the potential for Agro. Provided to stay home and you can enjoy the air and can enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery of sunrise.

FOREST brackish

Forest salty Teritih is almost entirely more than 10 ha, it is with the plant mangroves. To browse the forest can use this bridge - a bridge connecting the bamboo. This forest is located 3 km from the bus terminal at Mt Simping and can easily be achieved with the public vehicles.
Visitors who wish to travel to Pangandaran in West Java Province through the southern ocean, can ride the ferry to the Cilacap - Pangandaran.

Beach Of Java

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Widuri Beach

Location in the village of Pano Aqil Widuri District (3 km North City Rangiora)। Widuri Beach is a coastal tourism objects expecting cool with the tree - large leafy trees that are hundreds of years in a row neatly along the coastal edge. Dusk visitors can enjoy panoramic sun set that interesting. Similarly in the morning विथ the sun Rise beauty. CLOSE Beach Widuri equipped facilities: Swimming Pool, tennis court, entertainment stage, gazebo and the arena playing children, the object of this tour easily with various types of vehicles. Price signs entrance (htm) ordinary day.

BEACH end NEGORO

An area north Trunk panati beautiful, is located approximately 14 km northeast of the city of Cambridge। One edge of the beach there is a high 14 m from the surface of the sea, rarely found along the north coast of Java, this panorama of the beach to create more beautiful. On the mainland beach, there is a high "Cave Aswatawa" and अ small cemetery, petilasan from Syeijh Maulana Maghribi. This is available around the region also interesting places to fish.

White Sand Beach Permisan

Located on the island of Nusakambangan lengthwise from west to east, 36 km width of 4-6 km. In this beach you can see the stone - a stone beach that has a form arstistik, cave-natural cave, forest, mangroves and tropical forests, fortresses pendem for the interests of the military operation in the Dutch colonial era.

Forest brackish

Forest salty Teritih is almost entirely more than 10 ha, it is with the plant mangroves. To browse the forest can use this bridge - a bridge connecting the bamboo. This forest is located 3 km from the bus terminal at Mt Simping and can easily be achieved with the public vehicles.
Visitors who wish to travel to Pangandaran in West Java Province through the southern ocean, can ride the ferry to the Cilacap - Pangandaran.

BEACH KARANGBOLONG

Feel the beautiful hills and coconut trees flourish brought soothing hearts. Karangbolong save many coastal beauty. Besides beaches that enchant, Beach Karangbolong also save the beauty of the coral with a bird nest waletnya.

PURWAHAMBA BEACH

An area of the Java sea beautiful, with plants nylur fertile. Waves and waves are not too big and the color of the water birujernih. in place of noodles is ideal for recreation, relaxation, especially for those who are to travel routes pass through traffic between Jakarta-Surabaya via the north coast can rest for a while refresing. Visitors can enjoy the beauty beside the beach, termpat inijuga available facilities, among others: lodging, international standard swimming pool, arena toys children, a mini zoo, and so forth. Distance bus terminal and the city of Tegal, ± 14 km to the east majors to Semarang. Can be reached by public vehicles, including buses and mini-Colt.

TIRTA SAMUDRA BEACH

Tirta Ocean Beach or known as Beach appearance senelah located 7 km north of the city center. The water clear beaches of white sand and is very suitable location for the bath. Not infrequently the tourists who arrived to deliberately make a sea bath. Generally, their children, teenagers and tourists over the country. Usually when the most is the best monetization opportunities in the morning and at dusk the evening before the day which will appear with sunset panorama.

Beach Memories

Tourism Kartini Beach is located 2.5 km to the west direction from the thousands of Jepara. Tourism is located at Feather Subdistrict Jepara and is a natural tourism objects that become something longed for tourists. Various support facilities such as docks, fishing pond, motel, children's games, tennis courts,
Shop souvenir and others have been available to visitors. The atmosphere around the beach is cool enough to provide retired impression visitors make, so this place is very suitable for family recreation or other leisure events. In this also can frustrate the visitors with a tired-sit while sitting under the gazebo breathe fresh air with the sea of wind. Regions with the area is 3.5 ha of this area is strategic, because as the sea transport of objects to the Tourism Park Karimun Java Sea and Long Island.

Father Beach

Located 9 km from Goa JATIJAJAR. Pasirnya beach is wide and enthrall. Travelers can rent a boat while you contemplate the beautiful hills. Here you can witness the sinking of the sun.

Turtle Bay Beach

Turtle Bay Beach, a beach area north of the longitudinal (Ocean Fishing Port Cilacap) to the south (Nusakambangan Island) with panoramic sea wave big enough, Tanker ships that enter ports of Tanjung Intan and boat-fishing boat passed traditional thatch - Turtle Bay along the beach. For the beach is available souvenir kiosks various handicrafts and souvenirs shells, stalls selling fish, salted dry and wet ready cooked directly.

Cave Of Java

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Lawa Cave

Unlike the caves that are usually in Indonesia are usually in the hillsides and rocky limestone that will arise Stalactite and Stalagmite, Cave is a vast distinction because it was formed from the process of cooling lava, so batuannya hard and strong without Stalactite and Stalagmite. To be able to see the beauty of nearby Cave I, we have to climb down a hole and land-track tunnel lorongnya. Goa Tourism is located in the Village I Sirawak Subdistrict Karangreja ± 27 km dart Sagay city. The air is cool and clean with a very beautiful panorama, because dilereng located east of Mount Slamet with ± 900 m altitude surface sea water. I cave is formed from the lava flow, which coagulate and Mount Slamet. In the cave complex I also equipped with several facilities: Lokarta Park, Taman Kenanga, Stage joy and incredulous.

Seplawan Cave

Seplawan cave in the village Donorejo district Kaligesing. Purworejo district. This cave was found in the area of gold Syiwa Gods and Goddess Parvati. This cave Stalactite and Stalagmite stunning ornaments with ctincling cave that resembles a fish. In the cave we enjoy ornaments decorate the walls cave along the 700 m. Although many branches, you need not worry because the cave is diiengkapi with adequate lighting. Objects tourism starters have been equipped with adequate support is one of sentry perspective. Through the sentry of view we can enjoy the panorama with the background color of Mt. Even when the weather is sunny city of Euless, clearly visible from the depot.

Kreo Cave

Kreo cave is a small cave that is trusted as petilasan Sunan Kalijogo when searching teak to build the Great Mosque of Demak. When that according to legend, Sunan Kalijogo met with sekawanan monkey then was to keep the teak wood. The word "Kreo" comes from the word "Mangreho" which means that the guard or keep. It is this word and make this cave called Cave Kreo and since then the monkey troop inhabit this area are considered as a watchman. Besides enjoying the beautiful natural scenery and the cool air and met with the monkey writing this area, visitors can also enjoy the river cold and fresh in the bottom of this area.

Kiskendo Cave

This cave is located in the village Trayu, Singorojo Sub-district, 15 kilometers south of the city through the city Kendal Evanton. Once through the paths that have, the visitors began to enter the mouth of the cave is quite steep. small cave-like grotto Lawang Goa, Goa retreat, Tulangan Goa, Goa Goa Kempul and Kampret.
Children run of the river basin formed in the cave to cool the atmosphere and the beautiful. The concave children
the river is known as pool Jagan.

Jatijajar Cave

Located 42 km southwest city of Kanpur. Legend describes the cave in the legend or legend Raden Kamandaka Lutung kasarung. Long cave is 250 meters. In Goa Jatijajar this area, there are also some other cave, such as Cave and Cave Museum Dempok available and parks and Island Kera.Goa Jatijajar.

Petruk Cave

Located 7 km south of Goa Jatijajar. Petruk derived from the name of partisan Thought. Goa is very impresses.
Drop the lime water sounds like noise that is not stopping.

Terawang Cave

Terawang cave tour is a natural object, formed in sedimentary rock areas Hala Mountains of North Lime + aged 10 million years old. Located in the Village Kedungwungu Subdistrict Todanan Forest KPH Bronkhorstspruit + 35 km. the City of West Bronkhorstspruit. Goa has a long groove Terawang / terawang terpanjang + 180 m with a depth of 5-11 m below the surface. The stalakmit and stalaktit there is a very beautiful and interesting. In this area there are also some cave-cave is not pulling, among other cave Kidang, Suru Goa, Goa Manuk, etc.

About Central Java

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Central Java Province, as one tourist destination areas, Indonesia offers a variety of destinations such as natural scenery, cultural goods or handicrafts.

Right in the middle of Java Island, on the western borders with the West, the eastern borders with East Java and the southern part there Yogyakarta.

Lowland along the north coast while the high plains in the south. Can be found row of mountains from west to east as Mount Slamet (3,428 m), Mt Boat (2585 m), Mt Sindoro (3135 m), Mt Sumbing (3321 m), Mount Merapi (3,142 m), Mt Wanganui (2050 m) and Mount Lawu (3265 m) at the border of East Java, and there is Mount Muria (1602 m) north.

In a mountainous area with a beautiful panoramic very good to enjoy the Baturaden, Dieng Plateau, Bandungan, Kopeng, and Tawangmangu Colo.

River is the largest Serayu River, which derives from the Dieng Plateau and the Bengawan Solo River.

Purbalingga Water Tourism

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This may be the only one by which can be divided postwar return home and pick a wife Jogja. Sagay to return home less than 24 hours, other than the relatives, I also utilized to melongok one of a new tourist attraction in Purbalingga that during this I know from the Internet, especially from the website kabupaten government Rajanpur.

Objects this tour Owabong called, is short of water CLOSE Bojongsari. Initially, the object of this tour is a public bathing (swimming pool), which is located in the same location, the village Bojongsari. To reach the location can use public transportation (numbers, the city or cabbage), private vehicles. If the direction of the wave - wave Sagay, we can Owabong to pass through the road ahead with the Great Mosque Darussalam to the north and then continue to take the right direction, until Sayangan at the junction to the right. This point is the road that connects Rajanpur - Bobotsari - Rangiora. Regina - about 7 km from the statue exhaust sayangan we will arrive at the village Bojongsari. Owabong located 600m from the entrance to the left point to the direction in Purbalingga Pemalang.

Traffic Map point Purbalingga

On the day - the day school week and holidays, are usually very crowded. Its surprisingly, also with the many buses and private vehicles are parked some way to meet Owabong. Car parking space provided for his personal car load is usually a numbered outside of Banyumas. Sunday yesterday, may be about tens carteran sequence bus parking along the road entrance Owabong. So many appear later in the parking lot around the location. Rates are still relatively cheap parking, to impose their cars parked at 2,000 rupiah.

Pete is quite expensive entry fee Owabong this location. For holidays, they put 12,000 (plus a free bottle of water) for admission adults and children above three years old. For normal days, I think one of about 5 thousand (or 8 thousand?).

Once inside, the object of view we are swimming with clear water and a water slide, may be as high as fifteen meters (sorry I ngukur). Images may speak a thousand words, a tough image below.

International Swimming Pool Owabong

International swimming pool - Owabong

Water Swimming Party Owabong

Swimming Flow Owabong

Tennis Owabong

Go Karting Circuit Owabong

Unfortunately, my group and I had the opportunity to enjoy themselves nyebur water here because time is mepet must return to Yogyakarta before returning to Singapore. But it seems the water seger, that appear from the expressions of visitors who attend nyebur:)

Indeed, the name of that strange, many people I know who I Owabong the only tourist attraction of water by kabupaten government Purbalingga want more optimized. Bojongsari is known as water resources are abundant, and I wonder what I built here Bojongsari public bathing. From the original springs to create a value-added Owabong than a swimming pool in general. And this can also attract visitors to not only come once to Owabong, because we can enjoy kesegarannya again later in the day with family. Moreover, if the manager can add a variety of supporting facilities, such as parking lots, etc..

Confused find lodging? Do not worry, in the area, there are also Owabong cottage with a representative 14-room facility, which consists of ten suites and four rooms the size of the family 1).

Owabong give yourself a big contribution to the PAD Rajanpur. For half years can make a contribution to the PAD was 1.6 billion.

However, unfortunately, many residents own Sagay, who had never enjoy Owabong, one of the reasons is the relatively high entrance fee once. Maybe some of them can not dream to enter Owabong, their only hope for the field kabupaten government Purbalingga not only promote tourism sector to menggenjot PAD, but also consider other sectors such as irrigation (such as Slis Slinga), which touches the lives of more junior Poker.

About East Java

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Global nature such as now, tourism is a sector that is very promising, if developed and managed well and professionally. Moreover, East Java objects have a natural tourism, culture, and history. Tours of nature in East Java, among other Telaga Sarangan, Tretes, National Park Mount Bromo, Tengger, Mount Arjuna in Gympie, Mount Semeru, Alas Purwo and Baturetno in Malang, White Sand Beach at Pontypridd, Popoh Beach, Pacitan Beach, Beach Ngliyep , And nautical tourism in some areas of East Java.

Cultural tourism, among other Panataran temple, the temple velocity, Candi Jago and Siyabuswa Temple in Malang, Karapan Cattle in Madura, Labuhan ceremony in the South Sea along the coast, traditional arts reog Roxburgh, and ludruk. Tour history, among others, such as the guardian of the tomb of Sunan Ampel, Sunan Giri, Sunan Bonang, Sunan Otaki, Sunan Drajat, burying Bung Karno, Trowulan that are the heritage of the kingdom of Majapahit, and the Museum Mpu Tantular.

In addition, a large number of population and level of education is relatively good human resource potential to be developed and improved productivity through various training programs for workers who need to be adjusted. The problem of human resources in relation to regional autonomy is very important because human resources are creative and have high work ethics will be able to produce high added value for a region.

Conversely, if an area is declared rich natural resources but very low quality of its human resources, the people in the region is not necessarily prosperous. Harmony between human creativity and natural resources will be sufficient to realize the welfare of mankind.