Strains Angklung Under Snow 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.

“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.

UNESCO recognized the region as a World Heritage Site in 1986. In 2009, the park is one of 28 finalists for the new Seven Wonders of Nature or seven natural wonders of the world as the only representative of Indonesia.

In the end, Mal Ciputra Jakarta offers facilities for visitors and people of Indonesia, an online vote in support of the Komodo Island used to be part of the new Seven Wonders of Nature and shows the magic of the island belongs to Indonesia was the world.

Ciputra Mall activities were held around the anniversary of the 65-year-old Indonesian Independence Day celebration. The event was also supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of RI.

Kelimutu is a combination word of “Keli” meaning mountain and the word “quality” which means to boil. According to local belief, the colors on the Lake Kelimutu the meaning of each and have a very powerful force of nature.
Tiwu Kelimutu more in the top three sections in accordance with the existing colors in the water. Blue lake or Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai is a meeting place of the souls of the young people who have died.
Red is more or Tiwu Ata Polo is a meeting place of the souls of the dead and as long as he lives is always a crime / magic. While the lake is the white or Tiwu tourists Ata meeting where the souls of ancestors who died.
Morning is the best time to witness the beauty of the lake Kelimutu. Whereas before noon, let alone in the afternoon, usually offers more Kelimutu be hindered by thick fog.

Furthermore, more Kelimutu nature, can also testify natural beauty by others in the National Park Kelimutu as a protected forest of pine and fir trees, and song birds that inhabit the National Park area Kelimutu.
Location
Kelimutu more in the village of Moni, Ende, East Nusa Tenggara Province. From the Capital District, Ende, to get there, reached by traveling about two hours with a vehicle. Moni of a tourist attraction ever again chased about 20 minutes.
Do not worry about the accommodation once there. For in Moni, there are a number of places of accommodation at affordable prices from 150.000 350.000 Rp per day to RP.

And are strongly advised to remain in Moni. Why not? Because the beauty of the lake’s three-color decor and a new tourist attraction that can be beautiful as the morning around 06:00 to 11:00.
Meanwhile, after 11:00 hours up on the site of a tourist attraction that will be foggy so we could not have the beauty of the lake Kelimutu enjoy. Because of these conditions then you are advised to stay as Moni in the morning, we were able to get it as a tourist attraction.
The natural resources of Lake Kelimutu supported also by the cultural richness of the traditional houses, traditional dancing and weaving traditions that are characteristic of the local residents.

Besides that, there are hot springs, waterfalls, and native settlements that must be visited. If you Kelimutu Lake, the best time to visit is between July and September.

Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office Dr. Ida Bagus Subhiksu, MM, argued, for the first time the award was in Bali. Application for the election of Bali as “Best Leisure Destination in Asia 2010″ is written by the managing director of Business Traveller Magazine, Peggy Teo, the Bali Tourism Board (BTB). Therefore, under the auspices BTB Diparda Bali, Chairman of the BTB IB Ngurah Wijaya deliver such notice to Kadiparda Bali.

Not yet known what the assessment criteria for Peggy Teo just informed that the title of Bali as “Best Leisure Destination in Asia 2010″ was given to the Business Traveller magazine polled its readers for three months from April to June 2010.
Subhiksu not known tourism destination to rival any place in the polls is Bali. However, a clear, added Subhiksu, the awards are scheduled on October 10, 2010 at the Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong.

Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of Old Mataram Kingdom, the descendant of Wangsa Syailendra. Based Kayumwungan inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur is a place of worship which was completed May 26 824, nearly a hundred years since the early days was built. The name of Borobudur itself according to some people means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while the other says that Borobudur means monastery on the high places.

Berundak punden Borobudur-shaped building consists of 10 levels. Height of 42 meters before being renovated and 34.5 meters after the renovation because the lowest level was used as a brace. Six lowest level and square in the upper three floors and a circular highest level of Buddhist stupa facing to the west. Each terrace symbolizes the stages of human life. In accordance madhhabs Mahayana Buddhism, anyone who wants to reach a level as Buddha through every level must be that life.

The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizing human beings that are still bound by lust. Four levels mentioned above represents Rupadhatu humans who have set themselves free from lust but still tied to appearance and shape. At these levels, a statue of Buddha placed in the open. Meanwhile, three levels above where the Buddhist stupa placed in the hole-hole called Arupadhatu, symbolizing man who had been freed from lust, appearance, and shape. The top part is called Arupa symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing.

Each terrace has beautiful reliefs that show how skillful. Relief will be read by coherently when you walk clockwise (toward the left of the entrance of the temple). The relief panels tell the legendary story of Ramayana. In addition, there are relief panels describing the condition of society at that time. For example, relief of farmers’ activity reflecting the advance of agriculture system and relief of sailing boat representing the advance of the time the cruise was centered in Bergotta (Semarang).

All relief panels in Borobudur temple reflect the teachings of the Buddha. Hence, this temple as educating the media for people who want to learn Buddhism. YogYES invites you to surround each of the narrow alleys of the Borobudur in order to understand the philosophy of Buddhism.Atisha, a Buddhist from India in the 10th century, had visited the temple that was built 3 centuries before Angkor Wat in Cambodia and 4 centuries before the Grand Cathedrals in Europe.

Thanks to visiting Borobudur and having Buddhist manuscripts from Serlingpa (King of Sriwijaya), Atisha was able to develop Buddhism. He became head Vikramasila monastery and taught Tibetans of practicing Dharma. Six scripts from Serlingpa also be reduced to a core course called “The Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment” or better known by the name Bodhipathapradipa.

One of the questions still unanswered about Borobudur is how the condition around the temple was built and why the temple was found in a buried state. Some say Borobudur initially stood surrounded by swamp and buried because of the eruption of Merapi. Essentially Calcutta inscription reads ‘Amawa’ means sea of milk. That word is then interpreted as lava of Merapi.Some others say that Borobudur buried by cold lava of Merapi.

With all the grandeur and mystery that is, only natural that many people of all enter the world penjru Borobudur as a place to visit in his life. Besides enjoying the temple, you can walk around to the villages around Borobudur, like Karanganyar and Wanurejo to see people making craft activity. You can also go to the top watu Kendil to be able to view the panorama from the top of Borobudur. Wait what? No need to worry earthquake May 27, 2006, because of Borobudur is not affected at all.

There is a legend that Javanese people always tell about this temple. Once, a man named Bandung Bondowoso loved Roro Jonggrang. Because of his love, Jonggrang asked Bondowoso make 1000 temples with statues in one night. The request was nearly fulfilled when Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice and to make a big fire that created an atmosphere like the morning. New Bondowoso can make the 999 statues cursed Jonggrang into the statue-1000 because he felt cheated.

Prambanan temple has 3 main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva.The third temple is the symbol of Trimurti in Hindu belief. All three temples were facing east.Each main temple has accompanying temple facing to the west, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are 2 temples wedge, 4 temple curtain, and 4 corner temples. Meanwhile, the second page had 224 temples.

Entering the Shiva temple located in the middle and the highest building, you will find 4 pieces of the room. One main room contains a statue of Shiva, while the other 3 rooms each containing a statue of Durga (Shiva’s wife), Agastya (Shiva’s teacher), and Ganesha (Shiva’s son). Durga is touted as the statue of Roro Jonggrang in the legend above.

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

Quite attractive accompanying temple is Garuda temple that is located near the Vishnu temple.This temple keeps a story of half-bird human being named Garuda. Garuda is a mystical bird in Hindu mythology, the golden body, white face, red wings, beak and wings like an eagle. It is estimated that the figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu (means ‘rises’ or ‘shine’ that is associated with the god Re) in ancient Egyptian mythology or Phoenix in Old Greek mythology. Garuda succeeded in saving his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda is born handicapped brother) by stealing Tirta Amrita (holy water of the gods).

The ability to save was admired by many people until now and used for various purposes.Indonesia uses the symbol of the state. That said, creator of the emblem for inspiration in this temple. Other countries also use them for state symbol is Thailand, with the same reason but the adaptation of different shape and appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is known or Krut Pha Krut.

Prambanan also has panels of relief describing the story of Ramayana. According to experts, the relief is similar to the Ramayana story is revealed through oral traditions. Another interesting relief is Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree is described lions flanking the center. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the 9th century had wisdom to manage their environment.

Just as the figure of Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various purposes. In Indonesia, became a symbol of Forum for Environment (WALHI). In fact, some scientists in Bali to develop the concept of Tri Hita Karana for environment conservation by seeing Kalpataru relief in this temple. Tree of life, can also be found on the mountains that used to open the puppet arts. A proof that the relief panels in Prambanan has worldwide.

If careful, you can also see various birds relief, this time a real bird. Bird reliefs at Prambanan are so natural that biologists can identify their genus. One was relief crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) that invite questions. Why, the bird was actually found only in Masakambing Island, an island in the Java Sea. Then, whether the species was once numerous in Yogyakarta?Please find out for yourself. Because, until now no one who can solve the mystery.

Well, there are many more which can be extracted at Prambanan. You certainly should not be bored. If it was finally exhausted, you can rest in the garden around the temple. Interested?Come soon. Since September 18, 2006, you can enter the zone 1 Prambanan not even get into the temple. The damage caused by earthquake on 27 May 2006 is being repaired.

]]> http://www.trueescapevacations.biz/prambanan-temple/feed/ 0 http://www.trueescapevacations.biz/10-points-of-interest-in-nusa-tenggara-barat/ http://www.trueescapevacations.biz/10-points-of-interest-in-nusa-tenggara-barat/#comments Tue, 20 May 2008 02:57:05 +0000 sapto http://www.trueescapevacations.biz/?p=20 In addition to Bali several tourist destinations in the province of Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) has long been the destination of the tourists, both foreign tourists. Usually those who do not forget to Bali a few days to the West Nusa Tenggara, visited the three Gili especially close to the Senggigi Beach Gili Trawangan, Meno and Air.

But of course not only Senggigi West Nusa Tenggara and earthen gilinya. There are ten points of interest that abstinence is passed when the province to visit. Local governments are committed to the development of this tourist region 10.

Here are 10 areas which can be options for your holiday NTB.

1. Metro Mataram. This region is oriented as the field of culinary and cultural tourism.

2. Senggigi and three earthen (Gili Trawangan, Meno and Air) for marine tourism and MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, Exhibition) or commonly known as a convention tour.

3. Mount Rinjani National Park (TNGR) for nature and mountain tourism

4. Corridor Tano, Pond, Gili Kramat, Oh Agrotamase Utan and suitable for marine tourism, cultural and culinary.

5. Moyo Island and the Gulf region for marine tourism Saleh,

6. Tambora space for nature tourism, mountains and culture

7. Main corridor will Sape Dompu oriented marine tourism, culture and cuisine.

8. Corridor south of the island of Lombok, Kuta Sekotong to develop marine tourism, culinary, culture and conventions,

9. Corridor-BIL Mataram (Lombok International Airport) with the potential for the development of natural and cultural tourism.

10. Legini always suitable for nature tourism and mountains.