Organization of Education, Science, and Culture of the United Nations or UNESCO ready to support and facilitate the Government of Indonesia, in this case the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in rehabilitating the Borobudur temple complex.
UNESCO Asia Pacific Regional Director Hubert Gijzen expresses this in a press conference at the event Wisdom 2010 Yogyakarta, on Monday (6/12/2010). Gijzen stated that the eruption of Mount Merapi has provided a profound effect on one of mainstay attractions such Yogyakarta.
The effect, further Gijzen, are felt in the tourism sector income and also in other sectors. “The main concern of UNESCO is the restoration of Borobudur temple,” he said.
However, ash that blanketed the temple is not as easy as cleaning the dust. It is more difficult because volcanic ash can damage the stone. Not to mention if exposed to water, says Gijzen, dust will become increasingly dense and difficult to clean. Plus, the ash also went into the drainage system of Borobudur Temple.
UNESCO and Kembudpar Parties and experts will visit Borobudur Temple, on Wednesday (12/08/2010), to determine the extent of rehabilitation that must be done. “We must see not just the Borobudur monument. We must think about the people who depend on this temple,” he said.
Gijzen asking for the public role of Borobudur temple survived with preserved continue to the next generations so that the community needs to be understanding of the importance to maintain this historic site. “Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist monument in the middle of the largest Muslim community,” said Gijzen.
Meanwhile, responding to a statement Gijzen, Head of Tourism Department of Yogyakarta Special Region Tazbir, to Kompas.com, said that residents will continue to maintain Yogyakarta Borobudur regardless of religion. Many people helped clean the Temple of Borobudur is not limited to any particular religion. “Because of this Borobudur Temple is our heritage,” said Tazbir.
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Visitors Borobudur After The Eruption Of Mount Merapi
After the eruption of Mount Merapi, volcanic ash covered Borobudur. Cleanup continues to be done to restore the condition of the Borobudur Temple as before. In addition, the ash is exposed to rain water into solid ash. Now the tourists visited Borobudur Temple began. Tourist visits to Borobudur temple has increased rapidly.
“Since opening 16 November, his visit is still limited but from day to day showed an increase,” Even since 21 November 2010, visitors can go down to the page and see some relief. So already there is a concession to tourists. Although until now visitors can not go up, the top of the temple have been made of solid ash cleaning.
However, the condition of continuous rain on Mount Merapi might have caused the retreat schedule.
Currently, the cleaning done still in the stage of visual or visible only. Only then did the cleaning in the drainage. Therefore, although tourists can ride to the top, but not all the floor can be visited. Since some sections are still closed for cleaning drainage and research.
Increased visits to Borobudur temple after the tourists can go to a page, an increase of 200 percent compared to when first opened.
“On November 15 to 21, 2010, 100-200 people per day visit. After November 21, 2010, 700 visits per day. Even on a Saturday can be up to 800 people. The trend shows the recovery effort already exists, if indeed not normal,” “Indeed, we admit to a fairly heavy rainfall at Merapi, will affect the rivers in the area of Magelang. Sometimes there is closure of the traffic flow so that vehicles do not get stuck on the bridge.
Admission price does not decrease the Borobudur Temple. Revenue from ticket back again to speed up recovery Borubudur Temple. In addition, tourists get a new facility in the form of drinks and a mask. But now that the air conditions are conducive, tourists no longer get the mask.
Indonesia Night Gothenburg 2010
Strains Angklung Under Snow Sweden
In harmony with the maxim Deep in the eyes close in heart. Distance and temperature difference did not become an excuse to further foster a sense of love of the homeland. Even the blizzard with the temperature hit -10 degrees Celsius which is not thrilling Gothenburg City residents and students the spirit of Indonesia to promote Indonesian culture to the citizens of Sweden.
On December 4, 2010, the Association of Indonesian Community Culture
(PKMI / Indonesiska Kulturforeningen) in cooperation with the Association of Student
Indonesia in Sweden (Swedish PPI) is also supported by the Embassy of the Republic
Indonesia in Sweden held a celebration Indonesien Night 2010 in the City
Gothenburg, Sweden.
This event takes the theme of “Instruments of Indonesia” to celebrate angklung recognition as world cultural heritage by UNESCO. Concert angklung “Manuk Dadali” by students of Indonesian Students Association in Sweden (Swedish PPI) also participated in fulfilling event.
“Last year batik, angklung this year, the world recognize the richness of Indonesian culture
and Indonesia as a nation we should be grateful, “said Alwania Forssen,
PKMI chairman, citizen who has lived in Sweden for 15 years.
In this event, Reza Ningtyas Lindh, Swedish Idol top five finalist in 2009, also contributed several songs like “Son of a Preacher Man” and “Rainbow.” Then the Indonesian students from the city of Lund and Boras also contributed songs.
In addition, residents who have long settled in Sweden have also contributed
events such as dances, songs and games. Then in the middle also made fund-raising event for victims of disasters in Wasior, Nias, and Yogyakarta.
“As a form of solidarity and love of the homeland, we try to contribute as much as possible although far in the overseas” said Ibrahm Kholilul Rahman, Coordinator PPI Sweden. From the collection of funds collected in the range of 1900 Kronor Rp 2.4 million and immediately disbursed to Indonesia.
At night, the strains angklung and helped warm the spirit of solidarity
the citizens and students of Indonesia in the face of a cruel winter.
Okokan Dance Excellent Tourist
Okokan dances performed by artists from Pekraman Village, Kediri, Tabanan, one of the attractions that lure in a series of Tanah Lot Art Festival 2010 (TLAF), Wednesday (29/07/2010).
On the third day of the festival, several art attractions that start at 9:00 and 11:00 pm, as ambassadors of Slonding Batugaing Banjar Kaja, Desa Beraban has come at 10:00 to about 12:00.
“As for the attention of the visitors is the attraction of such instruments Okokan a giant bell made of wood is used as a means of communication with the community groups in remote villages,” said Operations Manager Tanah Lot Tourism Object, I Sujana.
Attractions Okokan has started in Wantilan Pekendungan and paraded toward the front of the Pura Penyawang. As we all know is the art of dance performed Okokan Tabanan typical of many guests.
Instrument used to a smaller size generally refers kroncongan mounted on a tree to drive away the animals destroy crops or as a chain of coconut, cattle and buffaloes.
Art Okokan do look at all the tourists poured in first place after seeing the shape and the sound is very distinctive and attract those who want to see the villages.
Arriving at the temple Penyawang, back to the villages Okokan fragmentari accompanied by some dancers who danced by women.
Not infrequently both tourists immortalized the moment with their cameras and video. Moreover, the appearance of snow Group also makes the audience laugh at his joke.
After Okokan, activities that animate the form of an annual festival appearance of the Village Pekraman Angklung Kebyar Abian Tuwung and that is the attraction of the Bebarongan Pekraman Suralaga Village.
Besides the art show was held in the case of seven days, the case was full of displays of better production of Tabanan. The exhibition was followed by a small and medium business crafters in Tabanan.