Friday, October 29, 2010

PALU ( CENTRAL SULAWESI ) CULINARY

Es Palu butung ( Palu butung Ice )
pallu Butung ice is one of the typical city culinary palu (Central Sulawesi)
ice pallu Butung made of banana which is cooked with sweet cream mixture made from flour, coconut milk and sugar.
ice pallu Butung presented in a bowl of shaved ice and add a little syrup and sweetened condensed milk


Palumara
palumara also one of the specialties Central Sulawesi,
palumara are dishes made from fresh sea fish cooked with spices typical hammer.
palumara have a very interesting taste for consumption because it's a mix between sour, spicy and slightly salty. palumara very healthy and consumed because it is made from fresh seafood and Indonesian natural spices are good for your body


Kaledo
kaledo also one of the specialties Central Sulawesi,
kaledo made of ox leg.
many sensations that can be enjoyed while eating a dish typical of this Central Sulawesi, in addition to the fresh taste of the connoisseurs kaledo increasingly curious to eat this food that is at issue contained in the bone marrow of this kaledo.
kaledo usually served with a plate of boiled cassava that can add to the pleasure of this dish.


Binte ( Corn Soup )
binte ( soup jagung ) merupakan masakan khas sulawesi tengah yang hampir mirip dengan soup jagung, namun yang sedikit membedakan adalah binte dimasak dengan ikan laut segar yang ditumbuk dan dicampurkan kedalam kuahnya sehingga aroma ikannya sangat terasa
cara menyantap makanan ini adalah dengan menambahkan sedikit jeruk nipis, sambal dan kecap, sehingga rasanya sangat segar dan beragam yaitu perpaduan antara manis, pedas dan sedikit asam.


Pisang Gepe ( Banana Clip )
banana clip is a grilled banana with sweet sauce but a bit different from other grilled bananas. banana clip made of type Pisa options so it's very tasty when baked.
banana clip is made from bananas that are still half-baked, so it is not destroyed when burned, and that makes this food looks interesting is when the combustion process, before it burned bananas that have been peeled clamped with a clamping device so that its shape becomes flattened.
banana clips are presented with liquid palm sugar mixed with some type of fruit as a flavor enhancer, there yng added jackfruit and durian is also being added.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

ELEPHANT SAFARI PARK - BALI

Welcome to the popular adventures in Bali Island, the Elephant Ride and Attraction with the marvelous and the impression adventure by taking a ride on elephant at the same time encircle the Bali nature makes your holiday in Bali full of memory. This adventure is covering you to take a ride on the elephant and see the humorous elephant attraction in Bali which you earn to experience in two different places that we serve to you as adventure choice. The Elephant Safari Park at Taro and Bali Elephant Camp are the choice elephant adventure company giving you the satisfaction with its excess as value added on your elephant adventure in paradise island of Bali.


Elephant Safari Park at Taro

The Elephant Safari Park
at Taro where you can experience hand feeding and petting these beautiful Pachyderms, take a Safari Ride atop a Sumatran Elephant through the Park and surrounding forest area. The first class facilities available in the Elephant Safari Park at Taro include, The Elephant Show performed in Bali's largest show arena, Museum, Gift Shop, 200 seats International Standard Restaurant. Take time out and relax while you stroll through the spectacular Botanical Gardens where you will find one of the largest collections of Orchids and Palm Trees in one place in Bali. You will feel like the king of the jungle on a unique 35 minutes unforgettable journey through tranquil forested area. Finish the safari with an exciting splash in the Park's bathing lake. Ali can offer you 2 venues to experience Elephants. The Elephant Safari Park at Taro with the international standard for animal care and Bali Elephant Camp.

This Tour is one you will not want to miss while on your holiday in Bali. The Elephant Safari ParkThe Elephant Safari Park at Taro is quite unique, as there is not another Elephant Park like this anywhere in the World.
has been acclaimed as “The Best Elephant Park in the World” by (Crocodile Hunter) Steve Irwin, many other world celebrities have visited the Park such as David Beckham & Posh Spice, Dolf Lungdren, Julian Lennon, Johnny Knoxville & Steve'O stars of the Jackass Movies plus many more.



Bali Elephant Camp

Bali Elephant Camp is situated between the rice paddies, jungle and the Ayung River where is the most natural places in Bali. Your adventures pass through unworldly beauty and natural rice paddies, quaint Balinese Villages, temple and local market on the scenic drive to Bali Elephant Camp that is located in the historic village of Carangsari only a short distance from Sangeh Monkey Forest is a place of interest in Bali.

Bali Elephant Camp gives the scarce opportunity to experience the wonderful adventure ride the Sumatra's elephant in the Elephant Park beside of Ayung River in Ubud Bali. You will enjoy on the elephant ride encircle the Elephant Park and see the nature of Bali which is still natural give negotiable memory on your vacation in Bali Island. It is one of the spectacular elephant ride in Ubud will bring you to the exciting and fun experience ride.

KOMODO DRAGON NATIONAL PARK - NTB

Komodo dragon Island is only a 2 hr flight from Bali. Fly with us in the comfort of our luxury aircraft to a remote and unique part of Indonesia, and discover the magic of the Komodo Dragon.

Landing at Labuan Bajo airport, you then take a 30 minute boat trip to Rinca Island, followed by a 1.5 hour tour through the National Park guided by park rangers. Here you can see the dragons nearby and even walk amongst them. Lunch is served before heading back to Labuan Bajo by boat to meet the waiting aircraft for the flight back to Bali. Tour depart 07.00 am from Bali, and return at 18.00 pm.

Conservation

The island of Padar and part of Rincah have been established as nature reserves in 1938. Komodo Island has been declared a nature reserve in 1965, and in 1977 an UNESCO biosphere reserve. The three islands have been declared a national park in 1980, which was later extended to include the surrounding marine area and a section of Flores in 1984. In 1991 the national park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Since 1995, the national park authority has been supported by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), an American environmental organization. A new management plan was co-authored with TNC and implemented in 2000 to address the problem of increasing resource exploitation, both marine and terrestrial. Most pressure on marine resources originates from fishing communities and commercial enterprises from outside the park. However, regulations and restrictions on resource use impact mostly on park residents, who have few options to make a living but rely on what the park has to offer. The provision of alternative livelihoods is part of the overall management strategy, but communities within the park are yet to benefit from appropriate measures addressing their needs.

Komodo National Park has been selected as one of 28 finalists to become one of the New7Wonders of Nature.


Flora and Fauna

The hot and dry climate of the Park, characterized by Savannah vegetation, make it to a good habitat for the endemic Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis). Their populations are restricted to the islands of Komodo (1,700), Rinca (1,300), Gili montang (100), Gili Dasami (100), and Florest (ca. 2,000), while extinct on Padar.

Cloud forests appear only in few areas above 500 metres but they provide habitat to several endemic flora. Coastal vegetaion includes Mangrove forest, which generally appear in the sheltered bays of the three larger islands.

Fringing and patch coral reefs are extensive and best developed on the north-east coast of Komodo. The park is rich in marine life, including whale sharks, ocean sunfish, manta rays, eagle rays, pygmy seahorse, false pipefish, clown frogfish, nudibranchs, blue-ringed octopus, sponges, tunicates, and coral.


Human Habitation and Tourism
About 4,000 people live within the park. Scuba diving is popular because of the park's high marine biodiversity. The development of, largely marine-based, ecotourism is the main strategy to make the park self-financing and generate sufficient revenue through entrance fees and tourism licenses to cover operational and managerial costs. To this end, a joint venture between TNC and a tourism operator were granted a tourism concession, that also entails extensive park management rights. This concession has generated an ongoing controversy. The joint venture has been accused of making decisions behind closed doors, and many people in and around Komodo claim that they haven’t been consulted regarding decisions that ultimately affect their lives.

Most controversy, however, was caused by the death of several fishermen since the 1980s. The circumstances of the fishermen’s deaths are contested. While park patrol (including, at the time, police and navy personnel) claim they acted in self-defense, fishing communities accuse park management of having deliberately killed the fishermen.

DOLPHIN and SOUTH COAST BALI CRUISE

Experience High Speed Ocean Rafting Cruise along the coastline of Nusa Dua and Uluwatu to see the dolphins. Ocean Rafting, designed with the highest safety standards and equipped with 750hp, promises an exhilarating day of sightseeing. This program will departs at 7.30 am and returns at 9.30 am.


Offers a series of adventurous and pleasantly trip to Lembongan Island. Created to serve the ultimate trip to the island. Full of adventure, relaxation, and of course the trip will be conducted by our experienced seamen and instructors who will put your safety on the top list.

Lembongan Island is offering a lot of fun in the water, from frolicking in the warm water to the serious scuba diving to play with fish in the coral reef under the water.

SEAWALKER - SANUR ( BALI )

Enjoy the natural beauty under the sea can not be done only by scuba diving or diving. One of the best ways and are available in Bali today is Seawalker (Ocean Walker) or a walk on the seabed. This optional activity is very easy to do because it does not require swimming skills, do not have to bother carrying a heavy diving equipment, breathing like the outdoors, and wide-open opportunity for people with glazed eyes to do so. By following this adventure tour we are sure your holiday in Bali will be more memorable.

Seawalker tour are located in Sanur. Tour is perfect for my friend who likes to adventure under the sea and could see fish life and beautiful underwater plants. With Seawalker tour, my friend does not need to know how to swim or have a certificate as well as sport diving. Equipped with a special helmet and oxygen, my friend will be able to walk and breathe just like on land. Children can join the child shall be a participant.

Minimum age of participants was 9 years old. From the beautiful Sanur beach, my friend will be escorted to the pontoon in place penyelaman.Penyelaman Seawalker will last for 35 minutes. After enjoying the thrill of water attractions, the next time to enjoy lunch at the Hotel Puri Santrian. Sea Walker Sanur Tours is managed by Aqua Club and is the only seawalker in Indonesia.

BUNGY JUMPING - BALI

No Bali adventure is complete without a Bungy Jump from our magnificent tower. Hands down this jump spot is the most dramatic in the world. Situated inside the grounds of the famous Double Six Night Club. The 45m / 150ft tower was purpose built and includes an elevator to get to the top (so you can’t use the stairs as an excuse not to jump or check out the view!)

There are three options to jump, during the afternoon for amazing views out over the beaches and surf. Or sunset for the most picture perfect bungy photo you will ever get, or in the dark as you party away around the tower!


Attractions this sport is actually a tradition of Maori in New Zealand to test the courage of the youth who have turned adult with his legs tied to the twigs of trees and then plunged into the valley. From New Zealand's attractions are growing rapidly in Australia and then spread throughout the world including Indonesia with a more standard safety equipment modern. High places for sport Bungy jumping Jumping around 40 meters, generally of a tower / tower and underneath there is a pool at least as deep as 4 meters.

Attractions challenge is very popular with foreign tourists as well as some tourists both men and women to test the courage, but is not allowed for those who are pregnant, high blood pressure and those who have heart disease.



UNDERWATER TEMPLE - BULELENG ( BALI )

The existence of the building resembles a temple, but the actual temple garden on the sea floor impressions Bay area, Buleleng, North Bali, it was not a mystery.

Parks underwater temple or "underwater temple garden" which had horrendous Impressions world, is a third area of additional dives in the area Tangkad Jaran, impressions, which has also been known as one tourist attraction in Bali.

"That we wake up since 2005 in post-crisis following the second Bali bombing, with funding from AusAid," said Chris Brown, Coordinator Garderner impressions Reef, to the author after accompanying dive in the area.

Object dives that had excited as mysterious temple, including inviting the attention of the Director General of Marketing Depbudpar Nirwanda Sapta, located at a depth of 15-28 meters in the area of sea floor area of 2,500 square meters.

In the garden area of the sea conditions are arranged beautifully, with the temple briefly or Balinese gate model measuring four feet high and ten large-size stone statues.

According to Chris Brown, the structure of the temple briefly drowned in 2005 after Impressions ASEANTA awarded as a tourist area of environmental conservation.

In 2006, a number of stone statues were drowned as a complement to the underwater temple garden. "Coral reefs are capable of thriving in the media of stone concrete and rock, as you can see," he said.

According to Chris Brown who is also the owner of ReefSeen Dive Centre, impressions Bay naturally has a number of dives. However, climate change and lack of fishing communities to maintain those resources, resulting in coral reefs in impressions area were destroyed.

After the rehabilitation and conservation of coastal use system "biorock" successful, community and tourism industry players in impressions build a new dive site as a complement to existing objects.

Besides enriching the tourist product, the addition of these objects are also used as a place to practice in an effort to improve skills and performance of groups of sea gardener (reef garderner), amounting to 20 people in impressions.

The gardener of the sea, according to Chris Brown, in charge of maintaining the existence of structure "biorock" in impressions. They are also assisted by staff from each business tour around impressions.

Additional objects, he explained, a place that builds on the design dive impressions community. Objects placed along the region Tangkad Jaran dives, especially in areas that suffered damage to coral reefs.

Development of new dives object began in 2005 which received funding support from AusAID for 23,035 Australian dollars or the time equivalent of about Rp155, 87 million.

The first named Canyon Wreck location, at a depth of 28 meters, in the form of shipwrecks bugis 30 meters. Site second into the 25-14 meter named Ships Graveyard (graveyard ship.)

At that location bugis sized ship sunk 24 meters and nine other traditional boats. Ships Graveyard At dive sites also have been working two biowrecks structure.

One structure in the form of a wreck madura measuring nine meters. The other is a metal structure stenlis measuring 12 times the three-meter-shaped boat.

Bio Wreck is located at a depth of 70-10 meters and if biorock use electricity for the formation of reefs, bio-Wreck has been utilizing solar power (solar panels). "We also will divert biorock from the electricity grid system to the solar panels,"? Chris Brown added.


Diversity Object
Impressions Bay is located on the north coast of Bali and is about 115 kilometers from Denpasar via Bedugul, while from Gilimanuk, the western tip of Bali, about 40 kilometers. Mileage from Denpasar via Jembrana about 30 miles farther than via Bedugul.

Gulf since 1999 designated as protected areas (Marine Protected Area / MPA), it has long been popular by the presence Pulaki, which also attract many tourists, especially those visiting the northern region of Bali.

For foreign tourists, impressions biorock identical with, the iron structure of the electricity flowing and sunk to the seabed as FADs or where the growth of coral reefs.

If coral reefs thrive, fish also will be able to reproduce well, thus supporting one of the environmental conservation program, in addition to supporting tourism.

The structure of the first biorock drowned in October 2000 after the implementation of Konas in Bali on the cooperation of two coral reef expert Tom Wolf G and the late Gilbert with Gahawisri (Association of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia), Bali.

It then continues as a coastal community empowerment program sponsored by AA Prana, Chris Brown and supported by local indigenous communities.

In the course of time, clear AA Prana, impressions not just enough to make the empowerment of coastal communities through programs biorock. impressions need to restore marine ecosystems are more intense.

The reason, tourists who holiday in impressions not only among spiritualist with the main purpose of the program Pulaki and healing (healing) in a number of temples around it.

Academics, researchers and divers from the marine ecosystem snorkel classes, beginner to expert (advance), also flocked to the Gulf region Pemuteran.

Therefore, as a destination impressions need enriched with additional tourism products. Whether at sea or on land.

Thus the presence of the tourism industry can provide more added value for the fishing communities, said Chris closes talks. amkan bugis sized vessels 24 meters and nine other traditional boats. Ships Graveyard At dive sites also have been working two biowrecks structure.

One structure in the form of a wreck madura measuring nine meters. The other is a metal structure stenlis measuring 12 times the three-meter-shaped boat.

Bio Wreck is located at a depth of 70-10 meters and if biorock use electricity for the formation of reefs, bio-Wreck has been utilizing solar power (solar panels). "We also will divert biorock from the electricity grid system to the solar panels,"? Chris Brown added.

Friday, October 15, 2010

KARIMUN JAVA

Karimunjawa is and island chain stretching in a northwesterly direction 83 km from Jepara. Central Java. This archipelago is a cluster of 27 islands in the java sea. Only seven of the islands are inhabited. The reefs are a mixture of fringing, barrier, and patch with bottom depths ranging from 15 to 40 meters. The name of Karimunjawa is taken from Javanese language 'Kremun kremun saking tanah Jawi' addressed by one of Wali Songo (the Nine Saints who had introduced Islam in Java) to describe how far this mini archipelago from Java, to be exact from Semarang and Jepara. Stands from 27 islands, this mini archipelago became marine national park and it's like a treasure for those who love marine life. Here can be found protected coral reefs (very colorful plateaus and plains in deep and shallow waters), secluded and tranquil white beaches, pelican and hornbill, sea grass and kinds of sea creatures, from crabs, anchovy, starfish, sharks, stingray, jellyfish, red snappers, etc.

BROMO MOUNTAIN


Cool, that's what you'll feel when you first get out of the car. The temperature here reached 10 degrees to 0 degrees Celsius even during early morning. So, you should prepare for cool clothes, hats skullcaps, gloves, socks, scarves to cope. But, if you forget the equipment, there are many vendors offering wares in the form of hats, gloves, or scarves.

Seeing the Sunrise
Regular visitors visiting this area since early morning in order to see the rising sun. To view them, you have to climb Mount Pananjakan which is the highest mountain in the region. Terrain that must be traversed to get to Mount Pananjakan is tough terrain. To reach the foot of Mount Pananjakan, you have to go through desert-like area that can make you get lost. When the need to climb Mount Pananjakan, narrow roads and lots of sharp turns would require a high driving skill. For that, many visitors who choose to rent a car hardtop (a type of jeep) driven by the community. Surrounding communities come from the Tengger tribe was friendly with the visitors.

Up above, there are many shops serving coffee or tea and a fire to warm themselves while waiting to tebitnya sun. There are also stores that rent warm clothing. Watching the sunrise is an interesting event. Evidence, the visitors are willing to wait since 5 am facing the east so as not to lose this moment. You also do not always able to see this event, because if the cloudy sky, the appearance of the sun is not seen clearly. However, when the sky is clear, you can see the roundness of the sun first of all just as small as a match pins, slowly enlarge and eventually form a full circle and give information so that we can see the views of the mountains in this region. Among others, Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, or Mount Sumeru which is the highest mountain in Java.



Bromo crater and the Lake Sand
Finished watching the sunrise, you can go back down the mountain Pananjakan and to Mount Bromo. Sunlight can make you see the scenery around. Apparently you go through this sea of sand which covers 10 km ². Arid areas are filled with sand and just a little overgrown grass is dry. Gust of wind, making the sand fly and can be difficult for you to breathe.

To reach the foot of Mount Bromo, you can not use the vehicle. Instead, you must hire a horse or if you feel strong, you can choose to walk. But, it should be noted that walking is not easy, because of the scorching sun, a long distance, the flying dust can make the journey harder.

Now, you have to climb the ladder whose numbers reach 250 stairs to see the crater of Mount Bromo. Arriving at the top of Bromo is 2392 m high above sea level, you can see the crater of Mount Bromo that emit smoke. You can also cast your gaze down, and saw the sea of sand with a temple in the middle. It's really incredibly rare and unusual that we can enjoy.
















Monday, October 11, 2010

LOMBOK PRIVATE VILLAS

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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Barong Dance

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Performing arts was opened by Sekar Jagad dance or dance of welcome.
Four young dancers melenggak - lengok, carrying offerings. The opening dance is directly continued into the main dance of the Barong Dance.
In this dance tells the battle between good and evil symbolized by barong symbolized by Rangda.
In this battle, Rangda can be defeated by the armed guards barong kris.
With this dagger also made the audience amazed. The guards barong own body piercing action called ngurek.
Action ngurek barong dance is sacred peak. That said, the dancers are possessed by supernatural powers so it does not hurt when dagger stuck in his body.
Some tourists claim to be happy and entertained with this barong dance performances. At the end of the stage, the dancers barong provides the opportunity for the audience to take a picture together. (Masudin / Soup)

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Sunday, October 3, 2010

Taman Sari - Yogyakarta


Castle is a royal park or rest house Yogya Sultan and his family. Actually, in addition to Taman Sari, the Sultanate Yogyakata have some rest house rest house-like Warungboto, Manukberi, Ambarbinangun and Ambarukmo. All of them function as a place to rest and meditate Sultan and their families. Besides the components shown as a resting place, rest house, rest house is always a component of the defense. So is just the Castle.

Location of the Castle is only about 0.5 km south of Sultan Palace. The architect of this building is Portuguese, so fleeting as if this building has the art of European architecture which is very powerful, symbolic meanings in addition to Java will be retained. But if we observe, meaning more dominant element of building Java in here.Castle built during the first lane or around the end of XVII century AD Castle is not just a royal park, but this building is a complex consisting of swimming baths, water canals, special rooms and a large pool (when open water canals).

Section - the Castle:

1. Part Sacred
Castle sacred part of a building is shown with a somewhat aloof. This room consists of a building to function as a place of hermitage Sultan and his family.

2. Section Swimming Baths
This section is the part that is used for the Sultan and his family have fun. This section consists of two ponds are separated by a terraced building. Pool water out of a typical animal-shaped shower. Building this pool is very unique with large pots therein.

3. Sections Boxwood Island
This section consists of several buildings of the island of Kenanga Island or whip, Gemuling wells, and underground passageways.
Island or Pulau Kenanga whip is a tall building that serves as a place to rest, as well as a lookout. This is the only building that will be visible if the open water canals and water commemorate this Kenanga Island region. Mentioned that when viewed from above, the building as if a lotus flower in the middle of a very large pond.

Wells Gemuling is a circular building is shaped like a well in which there are rooms that reputedly formerly functioned as a place of prayer.

Meanwhile alleys in this area before it is said to function as a secret passageway that connects the Castle to the Palace of Yogyakarta. There's even a legend that says that this passage through to the south coast and is a way for the Sultan of Yogyakarta to meet with Nyai Roro Kidul is said to be wives for kings Yogayakarta Sultanate. This section is a part that serves as a place of defense or protection for the family of Sultan if at any time there is an attack from the enemy.

Castle is a pretty interesting place to visit. Besides the location is not too far from the Sultan's Palace which is the main attractions of this city, Castle has several features.Castle among other specialty lies in building itself is relatively intact and well maintained environment that strongly supports its existence as a tourist attraction.

In the neighborhood mosque Castle can be found Saka Tunggal which has one pole.Although the mosque was built in XX century, but its uniqueness can still be an asset to this dikompleks. In addition, Castle district with its Tamam village is very famous for his batik craft. We can shop and saw firsthand the making of batik-batik in the form of paintings or convection. Castle Village is well known that a lot of requests from both foreign tourists and tourist archipelago. Not far from the Castle, can be found Ngasem market which is a traditional market and the biggest bird market in Yogyakarta. Some supporters of the attraction is what makes Castle became one of the tourist destination of Yogyakarta Sultan's Palace.

Borobudur Temple - Magelang

As one of the seven wonders of the world, the Borobudur Temple was built by using the / - 55,000 m3 of stone. Height of this building until the summit is 42m, with a base width of 123 m. Upright and sturdy towering keangkasa and is a part of history that have been outstanding 12th century. When will definitely this temple was founded is not known with certainty. The absence of written evidence led to Borobudur full darkness. Age determination is done by considering the basic mode of building temples and carving-style carvings that show middle Java, 8th century BC.
Since built in the 8th century, the history of Borobudur arise drowned. Once completed, Borobudur became the center of research and pemngembangan Buddhist religion. The followers of this religion, visit Borobudur to study the Buddhist religion. The entire series of reliefs of Borobudur contains the teachings of the Buddhist religion. At that time borobudur building became the center of attention and revered as a sacred building.

But it did not last long. Along with the decline of Buddhist religion, Borobudur was left of its adherents. After the dynasty Cailendra (Caila = mountain, Indra = King) disappeared, no word borobudur news. Centuries of darkness closed Borobudur. No posts or news of Borobudur.

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Top of Borobudur is the main stupa is surrounded by smaller stupas
Along with the transfer of the royal central Java to East Java, Borobudur practically be neglected anymore. Former volcanic ash that blanketed borobudur into the growing medium for grass and shrubs. The trees grew smaller start making borobudur changing into stone-covered mound of bush and haunted look that makes people afraid to approach.

In the early 18th century, Governor-General Englishman named Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, to receive reports about the existence of a large temple which tertutp by shrubs. Raffles then sent officers, H.C. Cornelius to visit the great temple, which turns out to be Borobudur. Bush cleared, so nampaklahsebuah temple with Buddhist statues which so many in number. The situation of the temple is sad, because so many parts that had collapsed. Many statues are broken, his head broken and his arm stump. Unfortunately the English government did not last long. Research and attempt to repair the borobudur become dormant again. But since then borobudur beginning to be heeded. With the opening of the Raffles, many people visit Borobudur.

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Stairs rise to the main stupa, there are four steps in this Borobudur temple, but it is recommended to always go up the stairs east side
The Dutch government which came to power again, getting interested. Unfortunately not everyone means well. Statues and parts of the temple is beautifully captured many people or government officials. One example was in 1896, the Dutch government, through the Resident Kedu, taking eight carts full of sculptures and beautiful parts of Borobudur for granted to the King of Siam. King Chulalangkon was visiting Borobudur and very interested in Buddhist statues from temples. So diangkutlah gift from the Netherlands was to his country. Until now the precious objects of Borobudur was stored in the Museum Bangkok, Thailand ..

In 1907 until 1911 borobudur massive restoration. Leadership restoration is Ir. Th.Van Erp, a Dutch engineer who are gifted and have great attention to the plight of Borobudur. The cost is very large already available, which nearly collapsed borobudur dismantled one by one. Then the scattered stones collected. Separate circuits are sought and incorporated. Arrange a series of the same experiment was very difficult and long. Need accuracy and patience to do so and should not be an error in the process to be obtained form the temple as it was when built.

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The walls of the temple is filled with reliefs.
The work of Van Erp ultimately satisfactory, although many parts have been lost, but the Borobudur looks amazing. Unfortunately, natural processes can not be prevented.Rain and dirt always overwrite Borobudur, make moss grow fast and some parts of the temple began to tilt, tenuous and disappear. Finally on August 10, 1973 the Indonesian government, with the help of funds and experts from around the world to process large-scale restoration of Borobudur temple. Restoration took place almost perfect, and the results can be enjoyed until now.
(Summarized from the book by Aiaz Rajasa Borobudur Temple, which are sold during a visit to the temple site)
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Borobudur temple architecture is very interesting, consisting of three main parts ie legs, body and head of the temple. On the walls of the Borobudur reliefs sculpted.Relief is a series of stories that depicted in a single frame (panel) for one scene.There are thousands of frames in this temple is coupled with hundreds of Buddhist sculptures found in the stupas and the recesses located on the temple walls.

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Borobudur Temple viewed from the east side
One thing that is unique, that this temple was architecturally interesting or structured format in mathematics. each of any part of legs, body and head of the temple always has a ratio of 4:6:9. Placement-placement stupanya also has significance, not to mention the existence of the relief that is expected berkatian with astronomy makes Borobudur is an interesting historical evidence for the observed. One result of this review can be read on the site "In Pursuit of Sacred Science: Architectural Survey of the Rectangular Terrace Levels" by Mark Long.












Prambanan Temple - Yogyakarta


Prambanan is a stunningly beautiful building built in the 10th century during the reign of two kings, and Rakai Rakai Pikatan Balitung. Rose as high as 47 meters (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire to show Hindu triumph in the land of Java. This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, in the middle of an area that now functions as beautiful park.

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 Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice and make a big fire that created an atmosphere like the morning. Bondowoso who only completed 999 statues cursed Jonggrang be a statue of the 1000 because he felt cheated.

Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. The three temples are a symbol of Trimurti in Hindu belief. All of them face 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 color temples and 4 corner temples. In the second there are 224 temples.

Entering the Shiva temple located in the middle and the highest building, you will find a room 4. 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 described in the legend above.

In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of Shiva temple, you will only see one room containing a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple is located south of Shiva temple, you will only find one room with 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, who was gold, white face, red wings, beak and wings like eagles. It is estimated, the figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu (means 'rises' or 'shining', usually 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 that which was admired by many people until now and used for various purposes. Indonesia used it to sign the country. That said, the creator of the emblem of Garuda Pancasila find inspiration in this temple. Other countries also use it to sign the country 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 middle flanking a lion. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the people of the 9th century had wisdom to manage its environment.

Just as the figure of Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various purposes. In Indonesia, Kalpataru 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. The 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 of the Yellow-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 type that were once numerous in Yogyakarta? The answer 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 is finally exhausted, you can relax in the beautiful garden.Interested? Come soon. Since September 18, 2006, you can enter zone 1 Prambanan though does not get into the temple. The damage caused by the earthquake on 27 May 2006 is being repaired.

Script: Yunanto Wiji Utomo


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