Indonesia Zone

Demak Mosque

2010-05-19T10:40:00.001+07:00

Demak Mosque is the oldest mosque in Indonesia. The mosque is located in the village Kauman, Demak, Central Java. The mosque is believed to have a gathering place of scholars (Wali Sanga) spread Islam in Java. The founder of this mosque is estimated Raden Patah, the first king of the Sultanate of Demak, at about the 15th century.

This mosque has a main buildings and porch. Main building has four main pillars called "soko guru". This pillar is said to come from splinters of wood, so called 'saka tatal'. Pyramid shaped roof is supported by eight pillars which called Saka Majapahit. At the location of the Demak Mosque complex, there are several graves of the kings of the Sultanate of Demak and servant. There were also a museum, which contains various things about the history of the establishment of the Demak Mosque .

Kudus Mosque

2010-04-28T11:10:00.003+07:00

Kudus Mosque (also known as the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Masjid Al-Manar) located in Kauman village, district of Kota, Kudus district, Central Java. This mosque was built by Sunan Kudus or Ja'far Shodiq in the year 1549 or the year 956 Hijri using stone from the Baitul Maqdis from Jerusalem - the Palestinians, as the first stone. From the word Baitul Maqdis, appears the name of Kudus, which means sacred, so that the mosque is called Kudus mosque and the town is called by Kudus city. This Mosque is unique shape, because it has a similar tower temple. This mosque is a blend of Islamic culture with Hindu culture.

Tanah Lot

2010-04-14T10:26:00.001+07:00

Tanah Lot located in the village Beraban, district of Kediri, Tabanan, Bali. Tanah Lot, Bali, known as the best place to watch the sunset scenery in Bali. Here there are two temples (pura) are located on a large rock. Pura Tanah Lot on the north side, there is a temple (pura) located on top of the cliff that jutted into the sea. The cliffs are connecting the temple with the mainland and shaped like a bridge (curved). Pura Tanah Lot is part of Pura Dang Kahyangan. Pura Tanah Lot is a place of worship the gods of the sea guards. Pura Tanah Lot is one of the largest sacred temple in Bali island. Here are also often held large ceremonies Balinese Hindu's. From the parking lot to the temple area met many art shops and food stalls or just a tavern.

According to legend, this temple was built by a Brahmin who wander from Java. He is a successful Danghyang Nirartha strengthens the belief of the Balinese Hindu's teaching and building a Sad Kahyangan is 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 ordered Danghyang Nirartha to leave the Tanah Lot. He agreed, and before leaving Tanah Lot, he was with his strength to move boulders into the middle of the beach (not into the sea) and build a temple there. He also changed the shawl into a snake temple guards. This snake is still there today and scientifically snakes including sea snakes that have a characteristic flat tail like a fish, striped black and yellow and has 3 times more powerful toxins from cobra snake. End of the legend states that Bendesa Beraben 'finally' a follower Danghyang Nirartha.

Ondel-ondel

2010-04-11T14:23:00.001+07:00

Ondel-ondel from Betawi, Jakarta. It is a form of folk art performances Betawi, which is often displayed in people's parties. It seems that the ondel-ondel portray ancestors or ancestors who always keeps his descendants or resident of a village.

Ondel-ondel intangible large doll with a height of about ± 2.5 m with ± 80 cm diameter, made of plaited bamboo, which are prepared in such a way so easily carried people from the inside. Ondel-ondel face a mask or visor, with a head of hair made from palm fiber. Ondel-ondel faces of men in the paint with red, while the women were painted with white.

Music that accompanies ondel-ondel not certain, depending on each group. There are accompanied tanjidor, such as group ondel-ondel Gejen, Setu village. There are accompanied by songs Baon The kontol pencak Betawi like entourage "Beringin Sakti" Duloh leader, now leader Yasin, from Rawasari. Those that are accompanied by Bende, "Kelot Kemes", Ningnong and Rebana kontolketimpring, like ondel-ondel Lamoh leader, Kalideres.

Ondel-ondel originally functioned as repellent disaster or interruption of wandering spirits. Today, ondel-ondel is usually used to add vibrant folk festivals or to welcome an honored guest, example at the inauguration of the new building was completed.

Jumog

2010-04-07T14:07:00.002+07:00

Jumog is a waterfall located in the Village Berjo, District Ngargoyoso, Karanganyar, Central Java. This tourist attraction was opened in 2004. Jumog waterfall more modest when compared with Grojogan Sewu. The waterfall is not too high, but still exudes the beauty of unique natural attractions. It is said that every ten in the morning, a rainbow appeared in this waterfall.

Waterfall Jumog managed independently by the community. A ticket is quite cheap, only three thousand rupiah per person. Facilities offered at these resorts quite complete. In addition we can enjoy the beautiful waterfall surrounded by hills with green trees are beautiful, also provided the arena of toys and children's swimming pool.

Keraton Jogjakarta

2010-03-30T12:39:00.001+07:00

Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Keraton or Kraton Yogyakarta Sultanate is the official palace of the Sultanate of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, located in the city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Although the Empire has officially become part of the Republic of Indonesia in 1950, This palace complex still serves as a place to live Sultan, and households of empire are still running the imperial tradition to this day.

Yogyakarta Palace was founded by the Prince Mangkubumi began a few months after Giyanti Agreement (1755) in the region Beringan Forest. This land was considered good enough because flanked by two rivers, so protected from the possibility of flooding. The first king in the Sultanate of Yogyakarta is the Prince Mangkubumi, with the title Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I (HB I).

The location of this palace is the former allegedly pesanggarahan named a Garjitawati. This rest house used to rest funeral procession of kings of Mataram (Kartasura and Surakarta) which will be buried in Imogiri. Another version says the location of the palace is a wellspring, Umbul Pacethokan , who was in the middle of the forest Beringan. Before occupying the palace of Yogyakarta, Sultan Hamengkubuwono I stayed at Pesanggrahan Ambar Ketawang, which now includes the area of Gamping, Sleman District.

This royal palace is now a tourist attraction in the city of Yogyakarta. Part of the palace complex is the Museum which houses various collections of the empire, including a variety of gifts from the kings of Europe, a replica of the palace treasures, and gamelan. In terms of the building, this palace is one example of Javanese palace architecture of the best, has a luxury hall, and field and a large pavilion.

Kraton Yogyakarta sweep between the Tugu (as the northern boundary) and Panggung Krapyak (as the southern boundary), between the River Code in the east and the River Winongo in the west. Between Mount Merapi and the South Sea, Kraton in Javanese thought, defined as the center of the world that is described as the center of the universe.

Physically, the palace of the Sultan of Yogyakarta has seven core complex, namely Siti Hinggil Ler (North Balairung), Kamandhungan Ler (North Kamandhungan), Sri Manganti, Kedhaton, Kamagangan, Kamandhungan Kidul (South Kamandhungan), and Siti Hinggil Kidul (South Balairung). Also Yogyakarta Palace had a variety of cultural heritage in the form of ritual or ancient artifacts and historic.

Kampoeng Batik Laweyan

2010-03-28T11:36:00.001+07:00

Laweyan is one of the central Batik in Solo. This village was the icon Batik Solo. Since the 19th century, this village was known as batik village. That is why the village of Laweyan once known as the village of batik boss(kampong juragan batik).

The batik traditional art masterpiece continually performed by Laweyan’s society until now. The surrounding situation of batik making activities in the past, predominated by the existence of batik entrepreneur as the owner of batik business.

Kroncong, karawitan and tambourine are the kinds of culture art which largely found in Laweyan society. In this village, there are also can be found Kyai Ageng Henis graveyard (a prominent figure who generate mataram’s kings), a former house of Kyai Ageng Henis and Sutowijoyo (Panembahan Senopati), ex Laweyan market, ex Kabanaran Harbor, Jayenggrana (Untung Suropati’s soldier) graveyard, Langgar Merdeka, Langgar Makmoer and H. Samanhudi’s house, the founder of Islamic Trade Union (SDI).

Laweyan is also popular with the building shape, especially the batik enterpreneur’s architecture houses influence by Javanese, European, Chinese and Islamic traditional architecture. Former glory native batik merchants earlier times (tempo doeloe) commonly called 'Gal Gendhu' can be seen from the legacy of his palatial home. In this area, they did show his glory with a race to build a luxury mansion with beautiful architecture. The buildings are provided by a high hedge or ’fortres’ coused the forming of the specific tight alleys such in town space area.

Barong

2010-03-22T11:46:00.000+07:00

Barong is a character in the mythology of Bali. He is the king of the spirits that represent goodness. He is an enemy Rangda in Balinese mythology. Banas Pati Rajah is the spirit that accompany a child in her life. Banas Pati Rajah is believed to be the spirit that moves Barong. As a protective spirit, Barong is often presented as a lion. Traditional dances in Bali which describes the battle between the Barong and Rangda very popular and is often shown as a tourist attraction.

Barong Dance is danced by two male dancers, one player plays the head of a barong and the front legs, and one player playing the part of the hind legs and tail. This dance is a dance of Pre-Hindu cultural heritage that uses dolls quadruped form or by early humans who have magical powers.

Barong word allegedly comes from the word "bahrwang" which means bear, animal mythology that has magic powers, considered as a protector. But in Bali Barong in fact not only realized in the four-legged animals but there is also a two-legged. Barong mask made of wood taken from haunted places such as graves. Therefore, Barong regarded as sacred objects that are sanctified by the Balinese Hindu community. This dance is always preceded by demonstrations that accompanied the show with gamelan different as gamelan Gong Kebyar, Babarongan gamelan and gamelan Batel.

In every part of the island of Bali has a protective spirit to the land and forests respectively. Each Barong which represents a specific area is described as a different animal. Barong many kinds, there is a lion-shaped head, tiger, male wild boar (Bangkal), elephant, snake, ox or keket. Keket by the Balinese considered the king of the forest which is also known by the name of King Banaspati.

Pura Mangkunegaran

2010-03-20T14:54:00.002+07:00

Pura (Puro) Mangkunegaran built after the Treaty of Salatiga, who initiated the establishment of Praja Mangkunegaran and and two years after the implementation of Giyanti Agreement (the VOC of government divide Java into 2, Kesultanan Yogyakarta and Kasunanan Surakarta -1757-). Surakarta kingdom separate after Prince Raden Mas Said (Prince Sambernyawa) continued to rebel on the VOC (Kumpeni), and for the support sunan establish their own kingdom in 1757.

Mangkunegaran authorities, based on the establishment agreement, the right to hold the title of Prince (formally called Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Arya, similar to the Fürst in Germany) but no right to hold the title of Sultan or Sunan. Different status is reflected in some traditions that are still valid until now, such as the number of dancers who bedaya seven, not nine as in Kasunanan Surakarta. After the independence of Indonesia, Mangkunegara VIII (ruler at that time) states joined in the Republic of Indonesia.

Traditionally, the ruler of Mangkunegaran called Mangkunagara (read: 'Mangkunagoro'). Raden Mas Said is Mangkunagara I. He built his realm in the west banks of the Pepe (Pepe Kali) in the city center is now named Solo. Current power holders is Mangkunegara IX. Ruler Mangkunegaran based in Pura Mangkunegaran, located in the city of Surakarta.

Mangkunegaran rulers are not buried at Astana in Astana Imogiri but Mangadeg and Girilayu Astana, located on the slopes of Mount Lawu. Mangkunagaran official color is green and yellow gold and nicknamed "pareanom" ( 'young rice'), which can be seen on the emblem, flag, pataka, and imposed sindur courtiers or courtiers.

Like the main building in the palace of Surakarta and Yogyakarta palace, Puro Mangkunegaran experienced some changes during the peak period of Dutch colonial rule in Central Java. These changes can be seen in European decor features popular at the time.

Kaliurang

2010-03-17T13:41:00.000+07:00

Kaliurang derived from the word "kali" which means river and "urang" which means shrimp, Located in the province of Yogyakarta, precisely in Sleman regency, on the border with Central Java province.

Kaliurang is a resort with cool air. Here there are many inns villas. Place most often visited by tourists both domestic and abroad are Telaga Putri (Tlaga Princess). In Kaliurang there is a historic building, called Wisma Kaliurang. Special negotiations between the Republic of Indonesia with Komisi Tiga Negara (Three-State Commission) on January 13, 1948 was also held there. Negotiations Kaliurang produces Notulen Kaliurang.

Kaliurang facilities include recreational park area of 10,000 square meters equipped playground of children, and a mini pool. In addition, viewing post is also available to see the top of Mount Merapi, and the campsite.

In this area there are also Kaliurang Plawangan Hill Park and Turgo Hill. Near Plawangan Hill Park there is a swimming pool Tlogo Putri (Tlogo Princess), water from hillside springs that. To enjoy the scenery in Kaliurang, tourists can walk around using a mini cart or a called "kereta kelinci". The train passes through the viewing post at the edge of Kali Boyong or on the west side of Kaliurang area.

Srimpi

2010-03-17T11:21:00.002+07:00

Srimpi dance emerged in the heyday of the Mataram kingdom, the reign of Sultan Agung between 1613-1646. This dance is considered sacred because it is only performed in the environment of keraton, to rituals and observances of state sovereign throne.

This dance performed by 4 women, each gets a title: water, fire, wind, and earth / ground, other than as a symbol of human beings occurrence , as well as a symbol of the four directions of the compass. And a role is: Batak, Gulu, Dhada, and Buncit. Composition square pillars symbolizing Pendopo. A type of classical dance palace had always danced by 4 dancers, because the word is a synonym srimpi numeral 4. According to Drs. Priyono srimpi name associated with the word "impi" which means dream.

In 1775, the kingdom of Mataram broke into the Sultanate Yogyakarta and Surakarta Sultanate. The split also impacts to the Srimpi dance, although the core of the dance is still the same. Srimpi Dance in the Sultanate of Yogyakarta classified into srimpi babul layar, srimpi dhempel, srimpi genjung. While in the Sultanate of Surakarta classified into srimpi anglir mendung and srimpi bondan. Although already created long ago, this dance was known to audiences a lot since the 1970s. Because previously constrained by the walls of the palace (keraton).

Bukit Lawang

2010-03-16T11:55:00.001+07:00

Bukit Lawang is the name of the resorts in Langkat, North Sumatra Province, located 68 km northwest of Kota Binjai and about 80 km northwest of the city of Medan. Bukit Lawang included within the scope of the Gunung Leuser National Park which is a conservation area of orang-utan.

Local people call it a Bohorok. In fact, if we trace Bohorok is one of the administrative units in Bukit Lawang. Tourism development here began with the founding of the first orangutan rehabilitation center in Sumatra in the early 1980s.

Besides the natural charm, beauty of Bukit Lawang is shown by the "Goa Batu Kapal" and the "Goa Batu Rizal" plus Bohorok a clear river, people come here to see the activity and feeding of the orangutans.

Because the interest of visitors who continued to grow, Bukit Lawang was grown as mandatory visited tourist areas in North Sumatra. Development of accommodation facilities continue to mushroom. Beginning with the establishment of Bukit Lawang Cottage, tourism actors in here like a race to build a comfortable lodging facilities. Finally, based on data Langkat Tourism Office there were 26 business accommodation. Business supporters no less, like restaurants, cafes, entertainment places of business travel (travel).

Lake Toba

2010-03-16T10:26:00.003+07:00

Lake Toba is a volcanic lake with a length of 100 kilometers and a wide of 30 kilometers, located in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Lake Toba is the largest lake in Indonesia. In the middle of this lake there is a volcanic island called Samosir Island. Lake Toba has long become an important tourist destination in North Sumatra, Bukit Lawang addition and Nias, attract domestic and foreign tourists.

It is estimated that Lake Toba explosion occurred at about 73000-75000 years ago and is the eruption Supervolcano (super volcano) the most recent. Bill Rose and Craig Chesner from Michigan Technological University estimate that the volcanic materials that spit out as much of the mountain 2800 km ³, with 800 km ³ of rock ignimbrit and 2,000 km ³ predicted volcanic ash blown into the west for 2 weeks. Volcanic dust is the blown of wind has spread to half the earth, from China up to South Africa. Eruption occurred during 1 week and throw the dust up to 10 km above sea level.

This incident caused mass death and extinction of some species. According to some DNA evidence, this eruption also reduced the number of people until about 60% of the earth's human population at that time, which is about 60 million people. Eruption also caused the ice age, although the experts are still debating.

After the eruption, the caldera formed which then fills with water, is now known as Lake Toba. Upward pressure of magma that has not come out cause the emergence of Samosir Island.

Parangtritis Beach

2010-03-15T10:27:00.001+07:00

Parangtritis located approximately 25 kilometers south of Yogyakarta, in the Indian Ocean littoral. Parangtritis has unique scenery that is not in any other objek tourist, ie in addition to large waves is also a mountain - a high dunes near the beach. These dunes called Gumuk. This tourism object is managed by the local government of Bantul pretty well, ranging from lodging facilities as well as souvenir markets offering typical Parangtritis. In addition there is bathhouse called "parang wedang" said the water in the baths can cure various diseases including skin diseases, water from the bath containing sulfur from mountian at that location.

Naming Parangtritis has its own history. It is said that someone named Dipokusumo who are fugitives from the kingdom of Majapahit came to this area hundreds of years ago to do meditation. When he saw droplets of water that flows from the rock cracks, he was named the area became Parangtritis, from the parang (stone) and tumaritis (drop of water).

Parangtritis beach is a beach full of myth, believed to be a manifestation of the unity of the trinity consisting of Mount Merapi, Yogyakarta Kingdom and Parangtritis. This beach is also believed to be the meeting place Panembahan Senopati with Sunan Kalijaga shortly after completion through meditation. In the meeting, Senopati reminded to remain humble as though a supernatural ruler.

At date 5 month 5 in a calendar of the Chinese, you can see the procession ceremony in Parangtritis “Peh Cun” Festival. "Peh Cun" Festival, comes from the word meaning "Peh" oar and "Cun", which means boat, is a form of thanks giving to God Tioghoa community. The festival is also meant to commemorate Khut Gwan (Yuan Qi), a patriot and as well as ministers in the kingdom known loyalty to the king until he was vilified by his colleagues and chose suicide.

"Peh Cun" Festival in Parangtritis considered unique because it is not filled with the attraction of rowing a boat decorated with a dragon as elsewhere, but with the attraction of egg stand. Attractions began at around 11:00 and peaked at 12:00. At noon, according to the trust, the egg can stand upright without supported. However, once entered at 13.00, the eggs will fall by itself and can not be established anymore.

Pangandaran Beach

2010-03-13T09:27:00.004+07:00

Pangandaran is the belle of the beach in West Java, located in the Village Pananjung, District of Pangandaran with distance ± 92 km south of Ciamis. In fact, the area in the South Coast of Java is included in the agenda of tourists visiting Indonesia in 2008.Therefore, the local government through the Department of Tourism and the local culture, continue to correct and complete supporting facilities Pangandaran Beach tourist area.

Pangandaran has various features such as:

1. Can see the sunrise and sunset from the same place

2. Sloping beach with clear water and the distance between the ups and downs relatively long allowing us to swim safely

3. There are beaches with white sand

4. There are team beach rescue

5. There is a marine park with fish and fascinating marine life.

The tourists can perform a wide range of activities, such as: swimming, yachting, fishing, traveling by bicycle, the sailing, jet skiing and others. International tourism event ever held here was the Festival International Kite (Pangandaran International Kite Festival) with a variety of supporting activities which we can see in every month of June or July.

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Grojogan Sewu

2010-03-10T09:30:00.005+07:00

Grojogan Sewu is one of the waterfalls are located in Central Java. Located in District Tawangmangu, Karanganyar regency, Central Java. Grojogan Sewu waterfalls located on the slopes of Mount Lawu. Grojogan Sewu located about 27 km east of the City Karanganyar. Grojogan Sewu waterfall is part of the Forest Tourism Grojogan Sewu.

Grojogan Sewu comes from two words, namely "Grojogan" means "waterfall" and "sewu" means "a thousand". Although the waterfall here is not one thousand, but there are some points of the waterfall can be enjoyed here. The highest waterfall is about 80 meters. There is also a waterfall that is not too high but the shower spread and form branches. When the rainy season, around the cliffs will bombarded waterfall, but during the summer, many waterfalls are dry.

Grojogan Sewu Forest Tourism area 20 Ha. These forest areas covered many different kinds of forest trees and inhabited by a group of tame monkeys. Some facility of this tourist forest is Forest Park Zoo, a swimming pool, rest, food stalls, fruit stalls and souvenirs, mushola and toilet.

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Kuta Beach

2010-03-09T11:46:00.009+07:00

Kuta is located in the southern island of Denpasar, Bali, is one of the forerunners of tourism development of Bali. Formerly this place was a fishing village Bali, and the development of tourism as Bali and Indonesia in particular, local residents began renting a private house for rent as a place of lodging. Kuta area has now developed into an icon of tourism Bali or better known as an international city because it is a meeting place for tourists from all over the world and also local tourists.

In terms of Kuta facility has complete facilities. Here there are lots of inn or hotel, restaurants, spas and other tourism support. Pantai Kuta many choose to spend vacation in Kuta. White sand beach was chosen as a place to surf and sport is also very suitable for a place to relax while waiting for the beauty of Kuta beach sunset. Not one of thousands of tourists thronged this shore.

This beach also has a pretty good waves for surfing sports (surfing), especially for novice surfers. Other attractions can be enjoyed in Kuta is Waterbom Bali and Slingshot Bali.

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Gamelan

2010-03-09T10:12:00.002+07:00

Gamelan is a musical ensemble that usually obtrude metallophone, xylophone (gambang), drums (gendang), and gongs. The term gamelan refers to the instrument / tool, which is a unified whole that is realized and be pronounced together. The word gamelan comes from the Javanese language "gamel", which means hitting / beating, followed by a suffix -an that makes the noun. Gamelan orchestra are mostly in Java, Madura, Bali, and Lombok in Indonesia in a variety of sizes and shapes of ensembles. In Bali and Lombok today, and in Java through the 18th century, the term gong is more considered synonymous with gamelan.

Emergence of gamelan preceded by Hindu-Buddhist culture that dominated Indonesia in the early days of recording history, which also represents the original art of Indonesia. Instrument developed at the time of Majapahit Kingdom. In Javanese mythology, the gamelan was created by Sang Hyang Guru in Saka Era, the god who ruled the land of Java, the palace on the mountain Mahendra in Medangkamulan (now Mount Lawu). Sang Hyang Guru first create a gong to summon the gods. For a more specific message and then create two gongs, and finally formed set of gamelan.

The description of the first ensemble of musical instruments found in the temple of Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, which has stood since the 8th century. Musical instruments such as bamboo flute, bells, kendhang in various sizes, lute (kecapi) is found in these reliefs.

Penalaan and making gamelan orchestra is a complex process. Gamelan uses penalaan four ways, namely slendro, pelog, "Degung" (special Sunda region, or West Java), and "madenda" (also known as the diatonic, the same as the original minor scale widely used in Europe.

Javanese gamelan instruments consist of the following:

1. Kendang

2. Bonang

3. Bonang Penerus

4. Demung

5. Saron

6. Peking (Gamelan)

7. Kenong & kethuk

8. Slenthem

9. Gender

10. Gong

11. Gambang (Xylophone)

12. Rebab (Fiddle)

13. Siter

14. Suling (Flute)

Gamelan Types:

1. Javanese Gamelan

2. Balinese Gamelan

3. Sundanese Gamelan

4. Gamelan Banyuwangi

5. Gamelan Banjar

6. Gamelan Kutai

7. Gamelan Sasak

8. Gambang Kromong

9. Gambang Semarang

Keraton Surakarta

2010-03-09T09:24:00.001+07:00

Keraton Surakarta or in a language Java called Karaton Surakarta Hadiningrat, is the former Palace Kasunanan Surakarta Sultanate (1755-1946). This royal palace was founded by Susuhunan Pakubuwono II (Sunan PB II) in the year 1744 as a replacement for the Palace / Karaton Kartasura ravaged by Chinatown Geger 1743. Last palace of Mataram Kingdom was established in the village of Sala (Solo), a small port on the west bank of Bengawan (river) Beton / Sala. After the official palace of the kingdom of Mataram was completed established, the village name was changed to Surakarta Hadiningrat. This palace is also a mute witness to the transfer of sovereignty by the Sunan of Mataram Kingdom II New Testament to the VOC in the year 1749. After Giyanti Treaty in 1755, the palace was later used as the official palace for Kasunanan Surakarta. After Giyanti Treaty in 1755, the palace was later used as the official palace for Kasunanan Surakarta until 1946, when the Government of Indonesia officially remove Kasunanan Surakarta and make an immediate residency under the President of Indonesia.

Sangiran Situs

2010-03-09T09:05:00.003+07:00

Sangiran is an archaeological site in Sragen, Central Java, Indonesia. This area has an area of 48 km ², 15 kilometers north of Surakarta in Bengawan Solo River valley and is situated at the foot of Mount Lawu. Sangiran administratively located in Sragen regency and district of Karanganyar in Central Java. In 1977, Sangiran determined by the Minister of Education and Culture of Indonesia as a cultural reserve. Sangiran Site is categorized as Cultural World Heritage number 593 by UNESCO on December 5, 1996 in Merida, Mexico.

At the beginning of the study, Sangiran is a dome called Sangiran Dome. Top of the dome is then opened through a process of erosion to form a depression. At that depression can be found in soil layers that contain information about life in the past.

In 1934 anthropologist Gustav Heinrich Ralph von Koenigswald began research in the area. In the following years, the results of excavations of fossils from the first human ancestor, Pithecanthropus erectus ( "Java Man"). There are about 60 more fossils of other Meganthropus palaeojavanicus fossils have been found on these sites.

Sangiran Museum, located in this region, presented the history of early humans from about 2 million years ago until 200,000 years ago, namely from the time the late Pliocene to late middle Pleistocene. In this museum there is a collection of 13,086 ancient human fossils and the ancient human site stood the most comprehensive in Asia. It can also be found in vertebrate fossils, animal fossils water, rocks, sea plants and fossil stone tools.

The ancient archeological site of Sangiran still keeps a hidden mystery to reveal. Up to now, there have been fifty kinds of hominid fossils discovered in Sangiran. It is 65 percent of the discoveries of hominid fossils in Indonesia or 50 percent of discoveries in the world. The total numbers of fossils discovered in Sangiran are approximately 13,809 pieces which 2,934 of them are presented in the display room and the rest 10,975 pieces are kept in the storage room. The other hominid fossils of Sangiran are kept in Bandung Geology Museum and Yogyakarta Paleoanthropology Laboratory. Based on the fossils discoveries, Sangiran Site becomes the most important prehistoric human civilization site. It is the right place to study human evolution.

Borobudur

2010-03-08T12:32:00.000+07:00

Borobudur is the biggest temple in Indonesia. Borobudur temple is located in Magelang, Central Java. Location of the temple is approximately 100 km to the southwest Semarang and 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta. This temple was founded by the Mahayana Buddhists around 800 BC during the reign of wangsa (dynasty) Syailendra. The founder of the Borobudur Temple is King Samaratungga. The possibility of this temple was built around 824 BC and was completed around the year 900 AD in the reign of Queen Pramudawardhani who is the daughter of Samaratungga. While architects who contributed to build this temple according to the story of a hereditary named Gunadharma.

Many theories attempt to explain the name of this temple. Many theories attempt to explain the name of this temple. One of them states that the name is probably derived from the word Sambharabhudhara, which means "mountain" (bhudara) where the slopes are located terraces. In addition there are several other etymology. Borobudur comes from two words "bara (coal)" and "beduhur". Said "bara" (coal) to have originated from "vihara" (the monastery), while there is also another explanation in which the "bara" comes from Sanskrit (Sansekerta) which means temple or "biara" (monastery complex) and "beduhur" meaning is "high", or to remind the Balinese language means "above". So the point is a monastery or hostel located in the high ground.

Wayang Golek

2010-03-07T09:54:00.002+07:00

Golek Puppet (Wayang Golek) is a puppet performance art puppets (wayang) made of wood, very popular in the Pasundan. There are two kinds of puppet Golek, golek papak (cepak) puppet and the Golek Purwa puppet in the Sunda region. Puppet show story comes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata with the Sundanese language Sundanese gamelan accompaniment (Salendro), consisting of two saron, a howl (peking), a selentem, a device boning, boning rincik one device, one device kenong, a pair of gongs (kempul and goong), plus a set of drums (a drum and three Goon kulanter), xylophone (gambang) and fiddle (rebab).

Since the 1920s, during the show puppet show accompanied by sinden. Sinden popularity in those days was so high that beat the popularity of the puppeteer's (dalang) own puppet show, especially when his time Sarimanah UPIT and Titim Patimah around in the 1960s.

Kuda Renggong

2010-03-07T09:13:00.001+07:00

Kuda Renggong or Kuda Pencak (Pencak Horse) is a traditional performing arts are very popular in the district Sumedang. This attraction shows a trained horse doing dance movements, and the horse followed the beat of traditional music Sunda called drum Pencak (gendang pencak).

A well trained horse to perform movements such as dancing or sometimes also perform such movements fighting against the coach in the style of martial art (pencak silat). That is why this show is also often called Pencak horse.

Beginning in 1910 until now traditionally renggong horses often exhibited at the circumcision (khitan/sunatan). Before a child is circumcised, the child being paraded around town on horseback renggong followed by family members and close relatives who come to dance in depanya and traveled from one village to other villages.

Wayang Orang

2010-03-06T11:50:00.003+07:00

Wayang orang (puppet people) or wayang wong (Javanese) is a type of traditional Javanese theater is a combination of dramatic art which developed in the West with a puppet show to grow and develop in Java. Wayang wong is a puppet being played by using people as a puppet character in the story. The players dressed with ornaments such as the wayang kulit. So that one's face or up their faces like wayang kulit (when viewed from the side), puppets often the player is transformed / decorated his face with additional pictures or paintings.

Wayang wong is a type of traditional Javanese theater is a combination of dramatic art which developed in the West with a puppet show to grow and develop in Java. Player (lakon) based on story-story purwa puppets. This type of art was originally developed primarily in the environment Keraton and among the Priyayi (royalty) Java. According to the Municipal tourism offices Dati II Surakarta, puppet people born in the eighteenth century. Creator is Mangkunegara I might be inspired by the art of drama that has developed in Europe. At first, the wayang wong was shown in Surakarta. But because not last long, the puppet show is moved to Yogyakarta.

In April 1868, ie during a circumcision Mangkunegara IV named his son Prangwadana and Mangkunegara V, presented wayang wong from Yogyakarta. Since then the puppet people (wayang wong) back to live in Surakarta. Next by Mangkunegara IV and V puppet man perfected, especially in terms of clothing and equipment.

In 1899, the Sriwedari park was built by Pakubuwana X. In the inaugural show held various arts. One form of art displayed at the time was the puppet people (wayang wong). And that's when people are always displayed puppet people in Sriwedari park which is Kasunanan park.

Puppet people are still performed today, one of which is the puppet people of Barata in the region Pasar Senen, Jakarta, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Taman Sriwedari (Solo), and others.

Wayang Kulit

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Wayang kulit (shadow puppets) is the traditional art of Indonesia, which developed in Java, specifically East Java and the Central Java. Wayang kulit played by a puppeteer (dalang) who is also the narrator's dialogue wayang characters, accompanied by gamelan music played by a group of tembang nayaga and sung by the sinden. Puppeteer played shadow puppets behind a screen (kelir), the screen is made of white cloth, while the lights flashed behind electric or oil lamp (blencong), so that the spectators who were on the other side of the screen can see the shadow wayang screen falls into kelir. In order to understand the story of wayang (lakon), the audience must have knowledge of the characters are wayang kulit on the screen.

In general, puppets (wayang) take the story from the Mahabharata and Ramayana manuscript, but not limited to the standard (pakem), the mastermind (dalang) can also play the play carangan (composition). Some of the stories taken from the Panji stories. Leather wayang kulit show has been recognized by UNESCO on November 7, 2003, as a work of astonishing cultural narrative in the story and legacy of beautiful and valuable (Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity).

Reog

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Reog from Ponorogo, East Java, so the city gate of Ponorogo was decorated by the figure warok and gemblak, two figures who appear at the time reog displayed. Reog is one of the regional culture in Indonesia is still very strong with things mystical and powerful mystic.

Performing Ponorogo reog in 1920. Reog addition, there is also a dancer and horse bujangganong braids.

Basically there are five versions of popular stories that developed in the community about the origins Warok and Reog. but one of the most famous story is the story of the rebellion Ki Ageng Kutu, a royal servant during Bhre Kertabhumi, the last king of Majapahit who came to power in the 15th century. Ki Ageng Kutu wrath will strongly influence from the Chinese partner in the government and the king, the king of a corrupt behavior, he saw that the power of the Majapahit kingdom will end. He then left the king and established the university where he taught young children martial arts, science self immunity, and the science of perfection in the hope that young children will become the seed of the resurrection of the Majapahit kingdom again later. Realizing that his army is too small to fight the royal troops Ki Ageng Kutu political message conveyed by Reog performing arts, which is a " satire" to the king and his kingdom Kertabumi Bra.

Reog performance shown in the shape of lion head mask, known as the 'Lion Barong ", the king of the forest, which became the symbol for Kertabumi, and above the head of a lion decorated peacock feathers to resemble a giant fan that symbolize the strong influence of his Chinese colleagues, controlling from the top all his movements. Jatilan, played by groups of dancers who gemblak horse riding became a symbol of the power of the Majapahit Empire troops who made the comparison warok strength, red clown mask behind which became the symbol for "Ki Ageng Kutu", by myself and support the weight of the mask reaches singabarong more than 50kg using only his teeth

Debus

2010-03-05T19:23:00.001+07:00

Debus is a martial art from Banten. Art was created in the 16th century, in the reign of Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin (1532-1570). Debus, an art of human abilities mempertunjukan extraordinary, immune sharp weapons, immune to fire, drinking hard water, fry an egg on the head, pierced belly with a sharp object or a spear, cut body with a machete until the injured and uninjured, eating fire, insert a long needle into the tongue, skin, cheeks until translucent and does not hurt. and others. In the reign of Sultan Agung Tirtayasa (1651-1682), Debus focused as a means to raise the spirits of the warriors in the fight against Dutch colonial traders joined in Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie (VOC).

Debus in Arabic which means sharp weapons made of iron, has a pointed tip and a round shape.

Saman

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Saman dance is a tribal dance display Gayo usual to celebrate important events in the customs. Saman dance poem uses the Arabic and Gayo. Besides this dance usually also displayed to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Dance name "Saman" derived from one of great scholars of NAD, Syech Saman.

Saman dance is one of the media for the achievement of the message (Da'wah). This dance reflects the Educational, Religious, manners, heroism, solidarity and togetherness. Before the start of a warrant mukaddimah or opening, appears a wise old man or a traditional leaders to represent the local community (keketar) or advice that is useful to the players and spectators.

Raja Ampat

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Raja Ampat is one of the districts in the province of West Papua, Indonesia. The district capital is located in Waisai. District has 610 islands. Four of them, namely Misool Island, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo, the larger islands. Of the whole island, only 35 inhabited islands. Islands are uninhabited, and most do not have a name.

The archipelago is located in the northwest province of Papua has a total area of land and sea around 9.8 million acres. Located in the Coral Triangle, the heart of the world's coral reef biodiversity, The seas around Raja Ampat Islands indicated as the most wealthy areas biological diversity in the world.

Collection of extensive coral reefs and prove that this rich coral reefs in these islands can withstand threats like coral bleaching and disease, two types of threats that now jeopardize the survival of coral reefs around the world. Strong ocean currents in the Raja Ampat important in spreading the coral and fish larvae across the Indian and Pacific oceans to the other reef ecosystems. Ability is supported by the diversity and resilience make this priority area to be protected.

KELIMUTU, Lakes of Three Colors

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Kelimutu Lakes is located near the village of Moni, Village Koanara, Wolowaru Sub-district, Ende, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). The colors keep changing Kelimutu Lake. The change was caused by mineral content, the influence biota of the moss and rocks in the crater. For local communities that have a color change significance.

The village of Moni is located in from Moni only takes about 45 minutes to reach the mouth of Lake Kelimutu. Three color lake located at the top of the crater Kelimutu become one of the wonders of this world, right - true charm with the beauty and mystery that are stored on high mountain peaks above 1690 meters the sea surface.

Kelimutu comes from two words, “keli” which means mountain and “mutu” which means boiling. Kelimutu is one of those tourist destination is very popular on the island of Flores, in addition to komodo, village Traditional Bena, and Riung Marine Park beautiful. Volcanic lake is considered magical and mysterious as the third color the lake is changing, over time. Earlier this lake is the color of red, white, and blue.

In mid-2006 and then been several changes, especially for the two lakes are located Lake of Souls' next drive Young (Tiwu nua ko'o fai muri) and Lake Dead soothsayer (Tiwu ata polo). Lake Dead Young to drive the green earlier, in June last year had turned blue. While Lake soothsayer or Evil People who previously turned dark brown color rather reddish. A separate lakes, Lake Dead Parents (Tiwu Ata Mbupu) remain dark green / moss. However, in December and when updates are visiting the lake Lake Young Souls drive back green, Lake Evil One becomes a dark blue, and Lake Parents become blackish brown.

Water Color Lake Kelimutu is the mystery of nature. Morning is the best time to watch Lake Kelimutu. Toward middle of the day, let alone the late afternoon, usually a lake shrouded in fog blocked the view.That is why the tourists usually stay in the village of Moni and the new left Kelimutu morning.

Local communities believe that the sacred Kelimutu and provide the natural fertility surroundings. In some occasions there is usually a local ceremony and give offerings to the "spirits" who guarded the area. The third broad lake of about 1,051,000 square meters with a volume of water 1292 million cubic meters. Boundary between the stone walls of the lake is easy to narrow the landslide. Steep walls of the has a 70 degree angle with a height between 50 to 150 meters. Kelimutu had erupted in 1886 and left three crater lakes are shaped and defined as a national park since the 26 February 1992.

Omo Sebua

2010-03-03T12:19:00.002+07:00

Omo sebua is the kind of custom homes or traditional homes of the island of Nias, North Sumatra. Sebua Omo is a special house built for the village chiefs with large columns of steel and wood roof high. Omo sebua designed specifically to protect occupants than the time of the attack on tribal wars in ancient times.

Access into the home was equipped with a small ladder trap door. Roof forms a very steep height can reach 16 meters. Besides being used for protection from enemy attacks, also known Omo sebua withstand earthquake shocks.

Bunaken

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Bunaken marine park is located in Manado, North Sulawesi. This marine park is very popular, with an area of 75.26 hectares, located close to Manado and comprises of 5 islands near the Bunaken, Manado Tua, Siladen, Mantehage, and Nain.

This place is entered and occupied the 10 most popular dive sites in the world to visit and diselami. Offering a spectacular dive to the depth of 100 meters and the warm sea water is inviting. In the region there is a mountain that is no longer active is G. Manado Tua (400m asl).

Bottom topography waters generally have a configuration relief / contur diverse base. Although the basic topography varies, but there is not a dangerous area.

Bunaken Marine National Park of Manado Tua, including tropical climate with rainfall ranging from 2000 to 3000 mm per year, air temperature between 260 to 310 C. Season best visit in May to August.

Bunaken National Marine Park of Manado Tua as a marine park in the world's greatest diversity of rare aquatic Organism such as mermaids, dugong-dugong, dolphins and various kinds of ornamental fish bleak Hippocampus sp., Giant clam, hawksbill, green turtle. In the plateau region there is a black monkey (Macaca nigra).

Ecosystem Bunaken Marine National Park consists of a variety of habitats such as seagrass, seaweed, coral reefs and mangrove forests.

Coral reefs are dominated by type Pocilopora sp, sp Seriaattopora, Pachyseris sp, Porites sp, Fungia sp, sp Herpolitha, Holomitra sp, sp Galaxea, Pectinia sp, Lobophyllia sp, sp Echinopora and Tubastrea sp.

Komodo

2010-03-03T11:19:00.002+07:00

Komodo dragon, or a full-called Komodo dragon lizard (Varanus komodoensis), adalahspesies largest lizard in the world who live on the island of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Gili Dasami in Nusa Tenggara. Komodo is the native Komodo island is also known by the name ORA.

Including family members Varanidae lizard, and Clade Toxicofera, Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world, with an average length of 2-3 m and weighed about 70 to 90 kg. Large size is associated with symptoms of island gigantism, the tendency for body meraksasanya certain animals that live on a small island linked to the lack of carnivorous mammals in the island where the living Komodo dragon, and the rate of metabolism of a small Komodo dragon. Because of his body, this lizard predators occupy the top positions are dominated ecosystems place to live.

Komodo discovered by Western scientists in 1910. His huge and terrible reputation makes them popular in zoos. Komodo dragon habitat in the wild have dwindled due to human activities and therefore the IUCN species include the Komodo dragon as vulnerable to extinction.

These animals found only in Nusa Tenggara Island Komodo, Padar and Rinca and several small islands in the strait between Sumbawa and western and northern peisisr Flores. Komodo like living in holes in the ground, sometimes under a rock or tree root structure. These reptiles can move quickly / run with the stomach without touching the ground but can also swim in the water.

This large lizard is now protected under the Indonesian government regulations in a national park, the Komodo National Park.

Lompat Batu Pulau Nias

2010-03-03T11:08:00.004+07:00

Nias District is one district in North Sumatra, which lies on the island of Nias. With Capital Gunungsitoli. Nias District has its own tourism mainstay in addition to traditional house Omo Hada or Omo Sebua and Dance namely war Lompat Batu Pulau Nias or the tradition carried out by a man wearing traditional clothes Nias, and leapfrog the local rock structure composed height of more than 2 (two) feet .

It is said that the event was created as a forum to test the physical and mental male teenagers in Nias late adulthood. Any adult male who was in the war must be passed down the rock ritual. Jump over a stone monument-like building (the pyramid) with the upper surface flat. The height was less than 2 (two) meters with a width of 90 centimeters (cm) long and 60 cm. The jumpers are not just piles of stones have to cross it, but he also must have the technical knowledge such as when landing, because if he landed with the wrong position can cause muscle injury or broken bones.

Besides the physical and mental test for eligible youth the war, this tradition also Fahombo considered as a requirement for those who are ready to get married, because for those who do not successfully jump over the stone is considered not appropriate for a girl's hand in marriage. Because of his famous jump tradition this stone that memorialized on a rupiah denominations of money in the early 1990s with a picture of a man who was jumping Nias memorial stone.

Prambanan Temple

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Prambanan temple or Rara Jonggrang temple or Lara Jonggrang located in Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. This temple is located on the island of Java, approximately 20 km east of Yogyakarta, 40 km west of Surakarta and 120 km south of Semarang, just on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region. Candi Rara Jonggrang Prambanan is located in the village whose territory is divided between the districts of Sleman and Klaten.

This temple was built in about the year 850 AD by one of these two, namely: Rakai Pikatan, the second king of Mataram dynasty is I or Balitung Sambu, during wangsaSanjaya. Not long after construction, the temple was abandoned and began to corrupt.

Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, berketinggian 47 meters, built in the 9th century. The main temple of Shiva Temple (center), Temple of Brahma (south), Temple Vishnu (north). Temple is located in front of spacecraft (vehicle) as a vehicle Trimurti; Temple Space is the vehicle of Brahma (God of Guardians), Candi Nandi (Ox) is the vehicle of Shiva (Destroyer Gods) and the Temple of Garuda is the vehicle of Vishnu (the god creator).

On the wall of the temple baluster fence of the temple of Shiva and Brahma Ramayana story carved reliefs, while the fence of the temple steps carved reliefs Krisnayana Vishnu. entered the temple of Shiva from the east turn left you will find relief of the Ramayana story in a clockwise direction, the next story continued relief at the temple of Brahma.

Prambanan temple is known back when a Dutchman named CALons visited Java in 1733 and reported on the existence of temple ruins overgrown shrubs. First attempt to rescue the Prambanan Temple conducted by IJzerman in 1885 by cleaning stalls from the ruins of stone temples. In 1902 building work begins, led by Van Erp for the temple of Shiva, Vishnu temple and Brahma temple. Attention to the Prambanan Temple continues to grow. In the year 1933 successfully organized the experiment Brahma and Vishnu Temple. After experiencing various obstacles, on December 23, 1953 renovated Shiva temple. Brahma temple began in 1978 and renovated in 1987 inaugurated. Vishnu Temple began renovated in 1982 and completed in 1991.Subsequent restoration activities carried out on 3 perwara temple located in front of the temple of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma temple besarta 4 color and 4 corner temples / stake.

Prambanan temple complex built by the Kings Wamca (Dinasty) Sanjaya in the 9th century.Prambanan is a complex of enshrinement in the main temple facing east, with the overall shape like mount the puppet 47 feet tall. Hinduism knows Tri Murti of Lord Brahma as the Creator, Lord Vishnu as the Preserver, the god Shiva as the Destroyer. The main chamber of the main temple occupied by Lord Shiva as the Supreme Deity so it can be concluded is a temple of Prambanan Shiva. Or Prambanan Shiva temple is also often referred to as the temple of Loro Jonggrangberkaitan with legends that tell about a virgin who Jonggrang or a tall girl, the daughter of King Boko, who built his empire on the hill south of the temple complex of Prambanan.

Section bounded by the temple baluster fence, decorated with reliefs of Ramayana can be enjoyed when we berperadaksina (walk around the temple with cansi center is always on the right of us) through the hall. The story continues on the fence balustrade of Brahma temple located on the left (south) of the main temple. Was the Vishnu temple baluster fence located on the right (north) of the temple, carved reliefs depicting the story Kresnadipayana childhood story of King Krishna as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu in eradicating keangkaramurkaan want in the world.

Booth overlooking the main temple to the north of Parung Durga, consort Lord Shiva, but generally people call it a statue of Roro Jonggrang, which according to legend, the stone statue before the body of life's beautiful daughter, who was condemned by the knights of Bandung Bondowoso, to complement ability to create a statue of a thousand men in one night.

Temple of Brahma and Vishnu temples each have a fruit stall occupied by a statue of the gods in question. The third front of the temple of Trimurti Gods that there are three temples which contain vehicle (vehicle) is the third god. All of them are now renovated and the only temple in the middle (in front of the temple of Shiva), still contains a statue of a bull named Nandi, Lord Shiva vehicle.

Statue of geese as a vehicle of Brahma and the eagle statue as Vishnu, the estimated vehicle used to fill chambers of the temple is located in front of the god's temple has now been restored.
Sixth temple represent the 2 groups facing each other, situated on a square yard, with sides 110 meters long.

In the yard stood the other temples, namely 2 brace temple with a height of 16 meters line of sight, which is a standing in the north and the other standing in the south, 4 temple curtain and 4 temple sedut.

Page in the Hindu community regarded as the most sacred page, located in the middle of the page that has the 222 meters, and in the beginning of the temples as many as 224 perwara deret around the page in 3 lines.

Rejang

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Dance that has a simple and graceful, danced by a dancer daughter (choice or mixture of various ages) who performed as a group or mass in the temple yard at the time duration of a ceremony. This dance is performed with a full sense of hydrate, a full sense of devotion to the Lord Bhatari. The dancers dressed in ceremonial dress, dancing with the marching around Pura pages or Pelinggih sometimes done by holding hands. Rejang Dance at some places also called Ngeremas or Sutri. Can be accompanied by gamelan Gong Gong Kebyar or Gede.

Rejang dance is, by the people of Bali is divided into several types based on social status of the dancers (Rejang Deha: danced by young girls), how to dance (Rejang Renteng: danced with scarves held each other), themes and accessories especially tarinya headdress (Oyopadi Rejang, Rejang Galuh, Rejang Dewa etc.).

In the village of Tenganan, the ceremony "Aci Kasa" Palak Rejang dances danced, Mombongin Rejang, Rejang Rejang Dewa Makitutdan accompanied by gamelan Selonding respectively Rejang dances can be seen the difference of symbols and sacred objects brought by the dancers, the pattern of motion , how to dance and good clothing. Rejang Dance at Tenganan usually done in a ceremony called Aci Kasa.

The types of dance Rejang include: Renteng Rejang, Rejang Workshop, Ayodpadi Rejang, Rejang Galuh, Rejang Dewa and others.

Pendet

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Pendet initially a worship dance that many exhibited in the temple, where Hindus worship in Bali, Indonesia. This dance symbolizes the welcoming of the gods fall into the natural world.Gradually, as the times, the Balinese artists change Pendet be "welcome", but still contains elements of the sacred-religious. Creator / choreographer of modern dance forms are I Wayan Rindi (? - 1967).

In 1950, composed Pendet become a secular dances in order to become a public spectacle.One of which is composed of Noah Pendet Arini. At that time the Pendet artists hoping to be able to be used for tourism activities. Various modifications were carried out in this dance.Pendet born version of the show.

In 1961 Wayan Berata, improve performance Pendet version. If Pendet usually performed by two people, Wayan add it to four people. In the religious version, the girls brought in traditional clothes for prayer. In the version of the show the clothes the dancers changed into a bright and sparkling.

In 1962 dance Pendet colossal presented by dancers in the opening of the 3000 Asean Games.
Now dance Pendet Balinese dancers performed in a variety of cultural events and performances.Cultural ambassadors bring Indonesia is often abroad.

Pendet is a statement of the offering in the form of a ceremonial dance. Unlike performing dances that require intensive training, Pendet be danced by all people, pemangkus men and women, adults and girls.

Dance is taught simply by following the movement and rarely done in banjar-banjar. The young girls follow the movements of the more senior women who understand their responsibilities in providing a good example.

This daughter has a dance movement pattern that is more dynamic than Rejang Dance brought in groups or pairs. Usually appear after Rejang Dance at the temple yard and generally facing the direction of the sacred (pelinggih) with ceremonial dress, and each dancer brings sangku, jars, bowls, and other offerings equipment.

Event Solo 2010

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1. Boyong Wilujengan Kedhaton | January 4, 2010 | place: Kasunanan Keraton Surakarta
2. Grebeg Sudiro | February 14, 2010 | place: Pasar Gede Solo
3. Solo Carnival | February 17, 2010 | place: Solo Slamet Riyadi street
4. Sekaten | 21 to 26 February 2010 | place: North Square Kasunanan Kraton Surakarta
5. Grebeg Mulud | February 27, 2010 | place: the Great Mosque of Surakarta Kraton Kasunanan
6. Procedures Adang SISKS Year 1943 PB Dal XIII | February 28, 2010 | place: Kasunanan Gondorasan Kraton Surakarta
7. Mahesa Lawung | 14 April 2010 | place: Kraton Surakarta Kasunanan Kredhawahana Forest
8. Bengawan Travel Mart | 28 to 30 April 2010 | place: Solo and the surrounding cities
9. Solo Dance | 29 April 2010 | place: Solo Slamet Riyadi street
10. Culinary Festival | 22 - May 23, 2010
11. Art Village Solo | 14 to 16 June 2010 | place: Regions Mangkunegaran
12. Creative Child School Solo (KREASSO) | 18 to 20 June 2010 | place: Regions Mangkunegaran
13. Solo Batik Fashion | 20 to 24 June 2010 | place: Ngarsopuro Solo
14. The Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development | 21 to 23 June 2010 | place: Hotel Sunan
15. Solo Batik Carnival | June 23, 2010 | place: Solo Slamet Riyadi street
16. Mangkunegaran Performing Arts | 2 to 3 July 2010 | place: Pura Mangkunegaran Solo
17. Culture and Festival tent Dolanan Boy | 3 to 5 July 2010 | places: south square Kasunanan Keraton Surakarta
18. Tingalan Jumenengan Dalem Wiyosan Dalem ISKS XIII | July 8, 2010 | place: Kraton Surakarta Kasunanan
19. Keraton Art Festival | 9 to 10 July 2010 | place: Kasunanan Keraton Surakarta
20. Solo International Performing Arts (SIPA) | 16 to 18 July 2010 | place: Solo
21. Solo Keroncong Festival | 23 to 24 July 2010 | place: Solo
22. Pinjung KENCONG | July 23, 2010 | place: Museum Radya Library
23. Grand Final selection of the Son-Daughter Solo | July 29, 2010 | place: Ngarsopuro Solo
24. Solo International Ethnic Music (SIEM) | 6 to 8 August 2010 | place: Solo
25. Malem blackjack | 31 August to 1 September 2010 | place: Kasunanan Kraton Surakarta - park Sriwedari
26. Grebeg Poso | 20 to 11 September 2010 | place: Kasunanan Keraton Surakarta
27. Pekan Syawalan | 11 to 21 September 2010 | place: Taru Animal Park and Park Balekambang Jurug
28. World Palace Festival | 26 - 27 September 2010
29. Gethek Solo River Festival | 9 to 10 October 2010 | place: Langenharjo - Jurug
30. Art Market Balekambang | 24 to 26 October 2010 | place: Park Balekambang
31. Big Grebeg | 18 November 2010 | place: Kasunanan Keraton Surakarta
32. Convoy Apem Sewu | places: Village Sewu
33. Carnival night 1 Suro | December 8, 2010 | place: Kraton Surakarta & Kasunan Pura Mangkunegaran Masjid Agung
34. Mangkoe Wiyosan Nagoro Jumenengan SPKGPAA IX | December 15, 2010 | place: Pura Mangkunegaran
35. Sura Festival | 18 to 19 December 2010 | place: Kraton Surakarta & Pura Kasunan Mangkunegaran
36. Arts degree New Year's Eve 2011 | 25 - 31 December 2010