Enjoy the chill Dieng, Temples Mountaintop

Indonesia is very rich in culture as well as the omission of a government's success in the past. Some relics of the past success of the country and is the largest in the whole indonesia one of which is in Dieng, Wonosobo. Dieng temple complex in the cold and in the mountain peaks, there is an Arjuna temple complex site is one of several oldest temple in Java. Arjuna temple in kompek this still leaves five temples having already reached the age of more than a thousand years. By the age of five years, reaching a thousand temples still stand firm, like any new building in the wake. With ornate fixtures or temple structure is still intact makes this temple become spiritual tourist attraction for visitors. Accompanied with a cool atmosphere dense fog in the morning and the evening did not discourage both domestic and international tourists to visit and enjoy the beauty dang chill in the mountain peaks Dieng. Some local residents take advantage of the temple for an Event halam play, they play casual look while the tourists are around to observe the oldest temple in Java.
The oldest temple complex in Java was first discovered by a British man who is a British soldier who was working in Indonesia. Major British soldiers who have found Dieng temple complex is Van Kinsbergen year 1814. The uniqueness of this temple is another temple than at the discovery of this temple submerged in a swamp. While most of the temples were found buried in the place of the land preformance. That's what separates Temple in Dieng plateau which has a cool atmosphere. After successfully finding the soldier temple complex reporting and swamps drying process soak the new temple made ​​40 years later. According to the caretaker of the temple naming temple has yet to be understood. Most of the name of the temple was taken from the name of Javanese puppet. The naming of the temple was performed by residents around the temple. As the center of the temple is a temple Arjuna because it is the largest temple and a position dealing with the temple building elongated shape with a sturdy pyramid-shaped roof. Locals often refer to this temple is a temple Semar.
In addition to the two temples were still there several temples that surround the center of the temple Arjuna temple. Because this place used to be a complex of gardens or the royal temple positions close to each other. Some temples around the temple Arjuna is a temple Srikandi, Puntadewa Temple, and Temple Sembadra. Some similarities between the temple with one another very striking look. Such forms Puntadewa temple which has similarities with Arjuna temple. While the other two temples has particularly smaller building forms and low. Both the temple and the temple Srikandi is a temple Sembadra. Dieng temple complex located on the top of the mountain with the cold temperatures have several stories that Puntadewa temple lies in the middle of the second temple Sembada and Srikandi a brother and sister and both the wife of Arjuna when played in the puppet stage.
The beauty of the temple complex is very complete with manicured gardens, making this temple has a quiet and calm atmosphere. With the expanse of trees still covered the mountain, each view will only be fixed on the thick fog that blanketed the hills dieng. Cold rolling hills with magnificent temple ornaments will make you feel at home to set aside some time to enjoy it.

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Taman Sari, a Sacred Royal Concubine Baths

Some time after the occurrence of the Agreement Giyanti, Prince Mangkubumi and his troops built a palace which served as the hub of all activities in the Sultanate Ngayogyakarta. The prince who had built a palace Sultanate later named the first Sultan Hamengku Buono. Construction of the palace were obtained from the revelation when the Emperor meditated on the slopes of Mount Merapi got a clue to build the Palace in a straight line from Mount Merapi and Parangtritis Beach. Kraton should be centered between the two points. Construction of the palace itself rests on a spring that is located between the two points of the volcano and beach Parangtritis. All that made ​​the sultan aims to honor and felicitate the services sultana who have sacrificed and helped during the war. Construction of the palace garden sari is handed over to an architect who had Portuguese nationality by a foreman held by a regent from madiun. Palace garden sari is placed not far from the palace is the center of all the activities and aims to be the daughter who wanted purification unnecessary journey designed jauh.Istana surrounded by an artificial lake that takes away from the fountain, in addition there is also growing a wide range of plant flowers to beautify the appearance of the garden sari.
In the park there are some gate sari specially designed untu the sultan. There are several gates that have different functions such as stage gate. This gate is one of the favorites of the sultan gate because this place accompanied by the wife of the sultan could watch some of the performing arts such as dance area. High arch shape makes it easy to watch the dancers sultan who are under the charming dance movement. Not far from where the dancers in center, hand side is for all instruments and players. By the middle of the field that resembles the embryo of a building used as a stage where the dancers perform a dance show in action. From the gate, we can go deeper into the permission of the park caretaker juice there we will find a place that once only the sultan and his family are allowed to enter. The place was a bathing pool, surrounded by a few showers with clear water first sultana gathered for ritual bathing. Pond clear and studded with a variety of flowers to be one of his favorite wife. Pond inside the palace is divided into three sections. The function of each's piece different from each other. The third part is Kawitan Bannerman, swimming should only be entered by the sons and daughters of the king. The second is Pamuncar Bannerman, Pool is dedicated exclusively to the concubines because it helps when doing peperanga. And the last is to be used as Bannerman Panguras special baths for the king alone. If you want to see and watch kemegahaan Taman Sari Palace, you can directly visit in Yogyakarta.

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Boko Palace Queen. Center of the Kingdom and Spiritual Peace

Queen boko palace located in Yogyakarta is a historical proofthat there was life before we had a very civilized. evidence of civilization in Indonesia reflected ornaments or temple complex located on a hill that is not too high. There are various forms of jewelry that is very interesting. The building is centered on the temple was once a relic of empire rakai panakaran. rakai panakaran is a descendant of the dynasty Sailendra who live in the area yogyakarta. for those of you who have already been in the court of the queen of boko will definitely feel how peaceful atmosphere in the hills. Besides kedamainan obtained, you will see the whole view of the city of Yogyakarta on the hill this boko palace queen. in addition to being the site of an ancient relic should we preserve, the place is also open to the public as a spiritual attraction. If you want to feel the peace of heart and mind just to try to come at this boko palace queen. Around the queen boko palace complex there is also a place perkemahaan are often used by students to conduct the camp.
Part of the complex Boko Palace Queen. Center of the Kingdom and Spiritual Peace was damaged by an eroded by winter and rainy so the current queen of boko palace complex had undergone a renovation. Vast palace complex makes the restoration process takes a long time. As a result of this pemugaraan queen boko area attractions to be closed for a while. The temple is the center of civilization in the palace of the queen boko greater than the temple's to another. In the temple complex there are several means such as baths for the queen who lived in the palace until the great and magnificent gardens.
In addition to the wells where they are seen, around the queen boko complex also contained two caves were the main attraction. Goa was used for defense and to protect the king's soldiers hiding. When the enemy entered the territory of the complex feeding the royal army will be ready in the cave with his weapon. Palace founded by the Buddha with the flow has some elements that are more likely to flow Hindu religion. Maybe at that time already know the religion and embraced the two schools of the religion.
In honor of the queen's predecessors around the complex boko often held rituals that aim to pray for the spirits that inhabit complex boko queen. In the queen boko palace complex there are a large wells, these wells kono formerly used as a weapons storage and water to meet the needs of people in the boko queen. Vast temple complex with a variety of well-maintained parks will make visitors more comfortable to come and visit here.

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Cain Jarik Fascinating Phenomenon

Woven fabrics jarik is typical of Indonesia. Almost every area has jarik fabric. the difference is material, motifs and name alone. Kaon jarik be a very valuable asset for Indonesia. Since the fabric denganmodel like this can only be found in Indonesia alone. With patented by the institute is recognized, fabric jarik here no longer be recognized by other countries. Its pretty well known around the world is jarik of Yogyakarta and Pekalongan. In Yogyakarta alone motif fabric has a diverse and more than 10 types of fabrics. Jarik fabric has been phenomenal with this fabric mendunianya we as a culture have bersukur heir and preserve it. Fabrics are usually motivated by typical Indonesian batik taken from natural images such as from nature. Besides images from nature, Motif fabric is also not uncommon jarik sourced from wayang stories in antiquity. To create jarik fabric that has its own charm has two ways, namely by way of drawn manually or by using screen printing.

With both methods jarik fabric created with a charming motif. The uniqueness of the fabric jarik is phenomenal in terms of the manufacture of the manual way. Jarik ancient fabric was invented by a housewife who does not have a job because once the pedestal is a man. After her husband went to work for a living wives soon gathered at the spot of course after housework done. Purpose of this association is to create art that is fabric finger. To produce a single sheet of batik fabric takes approximately one month. This long period of workmanship that makes the fabric extremely inflated prices jarik. As the times and demand would then created a jarik fabric by screen printing method. This method was created due to see the international market are very interested in Indonesia's distinctive fabrics. With screen printing method is a factory only takes a few hours to create a fabric that is ready to sell. But the negative side of the screen printing method is less qualified. The buyers prefer cloth jarik using manual methods or handwritten

 While this jarik fabric production is growing rapidly. From previously only made in the form of fabric, for now production has penetrated into the textile industry. Because I had a lot of clothes or clothing that is manufactured using fabric jarik view of traditional batik motifs. If you are curious about the beauty of this fabric pattern please visit in Indonesia.

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Having Koteka multifunction - Carger Automatic, radioactive Antidotes - Condom papua. Papua distinctive clothing and identity of the Papuans. Genitals longest - culture - Technology

A traditional clothing that is possible for you is very strange. but this is the uniqueness of Indonesia. all cultures are very different. of the customary dress. namely Koteka an outfit that may not resemble the clothing as it only protects the genital area. In Papua tool is only used by men only. whereas women are not at all.
Koteka a means of protection for vital organs male Papuans. In addition to the protective device and now scientists are developing a new technology that is taken from the custom clothing PAPUA community. Which has become a topic of conversation is the charger technology sourced from koteka. In addition to the uniqueness of the tools used to protect vital organs men are also other unique? Each koteka used have different sizes and motifs and diverse, It aims to distinguish between one tribe with other tribes. There are some that have more than one meter in length with a diameter large enough.  

Having Koteka multifunction - Carger Automatic, radioactive Antidotes - Condom papua. Papua distinctive clothing and identity of the Papuans, This makes one object for tourists to take photos of a unique and very interesting. Another function of the penis gourds are as condoms, here is intended to protect against the possibility of some kind of disease that can affect their vital organs. In this way then they will be covered genitals and bacteria as well as the source of disease tuidak be able to log on to infect their genitals.the uniqueness of the people of Papua in particular men, they just wear stamping and do not use a cover or cloth to cover their bodies. Although they do not wear clothes like in general, they are very rarely exposed to the disease that incase. that the uniqueness of the tribal communities in Papua.
One tribal leader who was very famous saying that koteka have magical powers that can protect the people who wear them from disease and danger.koteka himself has said radioactive power that can kill germs that are inside and outside koteka.
Having Koteka multifunction - Carger Automatic, radioactive Antidotes - Condom papua. Papua distinctive clothing and identity of the Papuans. very unique and simple but very charming. That's the beauty of the earth's original papua 

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President of Indonesia joined a cremation ceremony - NGABEN, dumped into the Sea of Bali controversy Culture

Indonesia, a country that has thousands of rich culture and tourism must be visited during a tour in asia. With some traditions that may be rarely found in other countries, a tradition that is unusual to be seen but it will become its own tourist attraction for Indonesia. Located on a small island and a world-class tourism will make the island has inhabitants hidhu believes this to be a symbol of Indonesian tourism. Island with beautiful scenery along the stretch of beach is very wide and ramps, will attract tourists to visit and have fun there. Maybe you as a traveler and explorer of the world will get to know a small island in Indonesia, Bali. The island has beautiful super tourism has become the main tourist destination in Indonesia. With the striking beauty of the beaches along the coast in bali making a stretch of tourists who come, either just sunbathing ataupu traveled. 

Behind the beauty of the coastline in bali you will be surprised by the tradition, there is a tradition in the rural village of scary. For those of you who do not know would be surprised to see such a beautiful island there is a tradition that scary but very unique. The tradition of the so-called "NGABEN" Balinese society is a tradition of cremation, a few months ago the president of Indonesia came to attend and witness the traditions of Balinese society is a special ritual to achieve perfection in the eternal world wading. Accompanied by some officials of the state president who came to Indonesia at the invitation of the government setampat to pay their respects to the family who is also the local officials. While doing an interview after attending the cremation ceremony he said that a very special tradition for Indonesia, for some reason the ritual processions long and very neat.
The purpose cremation procession was staged process towards a more eternal. Interestingly of the ritual is a process that requires nothing but tears of happiness, of course, very strange and may be difficult for us to do because we will be left behind by those who in love for eternity. In addition to the above case there is also a festival performed before the burning starts, all that is only intended to launch the spirit of the deceased to his last resting place. The party was held to accompany the spiritual journey toward the last resting place, all families are required to come in and follow this ritual as a venue for your meeting.

Before the ritual begins burning the bodies be cleaned and washed, thus burning ash during combustion of the former sacred to be stored or left in the sea, not all people who die can be done with this ritual. Only certain bodies to be burned, the bodies were intact, not died from illness or accident. This ritual is a sacred ritual and clean, because only certain bodies could be burned by using these rituals

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In the United States 5000 Traditional Indonesian Angklung Played - Miss Universe Playing Angklung - Break World Record

One more musical instruments owned by Indonesia which was worldwide and even had a record of overseas. Angklung, Musical instruments from Java island has a unique voice and is very beautiful and convenient to be heard. Whole artists who play this instrument will feel extraordinary calmness, karenan chanting sound of it is so soft and sweet. Instruments typical of the area of Java has an interesting shape and very simpler, whose composition is largely derived from bamboo strips are arranged in parallel and given a touch in order to have a harmonious tone and voice to be heard. With this parallel form would facilitate actors or players easily play these instruments as well as save the venue. Musical instrument usually played together in large groups often combined with some other traditional musical instruments to produce an attractive and have a harmony with the song that brought.
Some tourists are very interested to learn in order to master the instrument is derived from Java. As performed by the daughter of Indonesia who visited in the U.S. for the promotion of culture of Indonesia. They play a musical instrument angklung with some of the united states, amounting to five thousand people play angklung together and accompanied by other traditional musical instruments. The incident was a big moment for the Indonesian nation since the same time in the museum world record record record record books as new to the game of traditional music with the most participants. Besides the daughter of Indonesia and the United States who participated, there is one of the famous Indonesian artists Dewi sandra. Dewi Sandra was very proud to be Indonesian citizens who have outstanding cultural, He was deeply interested in the event's world record. Even he admitted more eager to develop and promote the culture of Indonesia owned by others in order to become better known by other nations around the world.
It can not be denied that the Indonesian archipelago which has the structure will result in the diversity of different cultures and art. Thus there will be more culture to be learned and developed even promoted to attract tourists to visit Indonesia and feel safe in Indonesia. It would be beneficial for the Indonesian nation to increase and become rich in the developed world and a global tourism. Some are mandatory and must be citizens of Indonesia are known as Indonesia is a rich country, rich in both culture and tourism. As good citizens we should and must be to maintain and develop the potential to become more developed countries. In addition to all the citizens of the participating countries we should use existing media to further promote and introduce us to the culture and tourism have all become global as well as being a valuable state assets. Some other art can be viewed and studied as an accompanying instrument angklung gamelan music during performances. Gamelan is a musical instrument that can not be released if it is to perform arts angklung. gamelan must participate in order to produce a more beautiful tone and rhythmic

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Javanese Wayang Masterpiece - Traditional Culture Vs Modern Culture

Java Island has many unique traditional stories, both modern and ancestor stories handed down a very interesting and depicted in various forms. as will be discussed in this post is the story of the traditional Javanese shadow puppets. Puppet itself has a variety of forms in accordance with the character of every puppet. The basic ingredients of the puppet itself is diverse, the wayang kulit Apart from lambskin or cowhide, there are several types of puppets with wood base materials such as puppet golek originating from West Java. Today will be the topic of this post is a puppet made ​​of lambskin or cow. Shadow puppets are the cultural heritage of our ancestors selakyaknya keep non-existant and even recognized by other countries. Currently shadow puppets going through a difficult time because the more memorable because of the emergence of modern culture that young people preferred. Some surveys say that interest in Indonesian youths tend to like modern culture.

Actually shadow puppets have a philosophy of the story is played. By way of understanding the puppet storylines we'll get a story of ancient life is very valuable. puppet itself has multiple storylines similar to life in the present such as, romance, fights to war. From some of the stories of actors who played the puppet itself is also different. As Raden Arjuna was a warrior with a very handsome face up to Reden Hanuman who is the king of the whole herd of monkeys that resemble human. The story of the war in the puppet is not much different today. the difference is the weapon used. Since ancient times there have been several civil war, it depicts the story may now coming down from our predecessors.

Puppet itself has some uniqueness that is in terms of staging and played in a number of puppet show. Staging puppet usually done one day and one night, while in terms of the number of puppets played almost 50 pieces of different puppet characters. While the instrument that must accompany the puppets to perform an action when the gamelan. Gamelan is a traditional musical instrument that should not be left behind when the puppet show action. Is an important element mastermind mastermind pagelara movies. Mastermind is the driving force of the movie so that movies can communicate and lifelike. The uniqueness of the mastermind is able to simulate several different voice. If you want to be the mastermind, you should be required to be able to simulate a number of different types of voice. If you want to watch wayang performances are often held in Yogyakarta you can visit any arts festival conducted once a year in the Sultan's Palace



We should not be endowed with sons nation extraordinary culture should forget the history of this nation. Because of that symbol of a country can be seen. Indeed puppet is a heritage that must be preserved as a legacy for. 

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Glagah Beach, Dragon Fruit can be Enjoyed Immediately Directly From the Tree - Culture Technology agro-tourism

Glagah beach a tourist attraction that has bright prospects ahead as a source of revenue for local governments, especially Kulon Progo. Various infrastructure began dibangu among other fish auction wharf, dragon fruit plantations are very popular in foreign countries. very suitable for those of you who like to sunbathe by the large waves
A coastal plain field will soon greet when visiting Glagah Beach. Spaciousness of the coastal plain gives you the opportunity to stretch out the views in all directions. Spans foresight, you can see the horizon line that brings the great length of the sky and sea. While the beauty of the bend in the coastline would spoil the eye when the gaze to the west or east.
Coastal plain field and a long coastline which also gives you a number of alternative locations to see the beautiful beach scenery. Each location has a different feel as though still located in one area. At each location, you can enjoy all the beauty of the beach freely, there is absolutely no giant coral reefs that are sometimes blocked the view of the eye.
The first location is very appropriate to see the coastal scenery is a location that will be the port the next few years. You can see him when it has reached the first turn of the postal charges, the sign is a signpost that read PP. River flow with the waves meeting the ocean full of harmony can be witnessed by climbing a view that there is a substation there.

Throughout the first location to a few hundred meters to the west, you will see a lagoon with a water flow toward the river estuary. Laguna beach is divided into two areas, locations that are still covered by some beach plants and grasses and sand dune sites are directly adjacent to the ocean. You can cross over to the location of a connecting road through the sand dune that is located not far from the river mouth.
Walk further to the west, you can see the activities of local people and some tourists fishing. When YogYES visit, they looked up and lined up, lined up to follow the shoreline, holding fishing rods. Gently sloping beach area that gives grace enough fish in large enough quantities. A number of stalls offering seafood also there, serving a variety of menu worth trying.
In addition to the beautiful coastal scenery, Glagah Beach also has a variety of coastal tourism facilities. One is the motor cross area which is located right on the beach with an area large enough, to give satisfaction for you fans of this sport. Meanwhile, paved roads connecting the coast with beaches Glagah others could be used as a sports bike arena beach.
You can even enjoy the beach facilities with visiting plantations agro Kusumo Wanadri. There, you can observe the process of cultivation of various crops panacea, such as dragon fruit and flowers Roselle. In addition, you can also hire gethek, canoes and ducks paddle that can be used for tours of the lagoon or just wade through the wooden bridge to the location of the sand dune on the beach.

Tired of traveling, you can rest in the huts in the area of ​​plantation Lesbian Kusumo Wanadri. A number of exotic food and drink menu are worth trying. You can taste the fresh dragon fruit juice and is known to cure various diseases, or order ice syrup Roselle flower that is able to quench your thirst at the same time neutralize various types of toxins in the body.
To enjoy the whole beauty of the scenery Glagah beach, you can go through two alternative roads. First, running south through the streets of Bantul and turn right onto the path of Bantul - Purworejo after arriving at Palbapang. Second, walking west past the trajectory path of Yogyakarta - Wates - Purworejo and turn left after the signpost to find Glagah Beach. You can use a personal vehicle for easier access.
The trip to the beach is not as difficult as the way to the beaches in Gunung Kidul area. The streets through which tend to be flat and had little hill so you can go it while relaxing. Trajectory towards the town of Purworejo it also connects Glagah with other beaches in Kulon Progo Regency. So, once paddling oars, two three islands are exceeded, you can visit other beaches afterwards. view

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Kecak dance culture and worship of ancestral Spirits.Cultural tourism Technology

A show that originated from Bali island. which may have been familiar in the eyes of your foreign tourists who've been in Indonesia, especially Bali. Worship and dance depicting the Ramayana tells the story of a very famous among Indonesia. Stories that illustrate the story of Hanuman is a monkey in human form to save the goddess sinta. just like we tell where the picture

In Bali there is a kind of dance that is quite unique, and is played mainly by men in which the number of players in the tens or more dancers who sit in rows and circular with a specific rhythm called the sound "cak", holding up his hands. It describes when a line of apes help fight Ravana in Ramayana.

Kecak Trance ritual comes from, that is the tradition in which the dancers will be unconscious for communicating with the gods, or spirits of the ancestors who then convey their expectations to the community. In the Kecak dance does not use musical instruments and using only kincringan worn on the feet of the dancers who portray the characters being the Ramayana. While the dancers sit in a circle wearing a checkered cloth wrapped around their waists.

Kecak dance is created, in 1930's by Wayan Limbak and with a German painter Walter Spies. They create a dance based on ancient traditions and take sanghyang from parts of the story of Ramayana. This dance became popular when Limbak Wayan Balinese dancer with her ​​tour round the world to introduce the Kecak dance. Until now Kecak dance to dance the famous Balinese art.

Balinese performing arts are created in the 1930s and played mainly by men. This dance is performed by many (tens or more) male dancers who sit in rows in a circle and with a certain rhythm called "cak" and raised both arms, depicting the Ramayana as line of apes help fight Ravana. However, Kecak from sanghyang ritual, the dancers dance traditions will be in an unconscious condition [1], to communicate with God or the spirits of the ancestors and then convey their expectations to the community.

The dancers sit in a circle is wearing a plaid fabric like a chessboard encircled their waists. Besides the dancers, there were other dancers who portray the characters of Ramayana as Rama, Shinta, Ravana, Hanuman, and Sugriva.

Kecak dance songs taken from the ritual dances sanghyang. In addition, do not use musical instruments. Only used kincringan worn on the feet of dancers who portray the characters of Ramayana.

Around the 1930s, Wayan Limbak worked with German painter Walter Spies to create the Kecak dance is based on tradition Sanghyang and parts of the story of Ramayana. Wayan Limbak popularized the dance this time around the world with his troupe of Balinese dancer

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