Sewu Tample : Meaning of Tolerance and uniqueness

Candi Sewu

Not far from the Prambanan temple there are no less exotic, the temple was built around the 8th century named Sewu. There is no definite explanation about the name of this temple, but some say, Sewu name given because of the large number of temples in the complex Sewu. Another source said, if the name comes from the legend Sewu Roro Jongrang.

Historically, Temple Sewu initially named Manjus Ri Grha  which means House of Manjusri. It is said that Manjusri is one Buddhisatva name in Buddhism. Based on these inscriptions, then entered the ranks Sewu Buddhist temple in Indonesia. It was contained in the tablets in 792 which was found in 1960.

Visitors can enter Sewu from various directions. At first glance, if observed, the main door of the temple are in the eastern part. Because, in the eastern part there are two statues Dwarapala, namely statues guard. The main temple is shaped polygon with about 30 meters high whose sides are stupa. Had suffered damage caused by the earthquake that occurred in 2006, the stake of the temple is now strengthened with a more solid foundation.

Many believe Sewu and Prambanan Temple is an area formerly used as a hub in the various sectors of life. As the spread of Hindu-Buddhist, and political center of urban life. The opinion was reinforced by the position of Prambanan and Sewu adjacent to each other that stretches from the slopes of Mount Merapi to the borders of Klaten.

Traveled to Sewu with family is one right choice. In addition to its location not too far from Prambanan, Sewu temple complex is also not as hot as it is surrounded pohoh-shady trees.

Visited Sewu means also learn the meaning of tolerance that has been in Indonesia since the days of ancient Java. This is shown by the position of the temple adjacent to each other despite the different breath, Prambanan Hindu breath while Sewu flavorful Buddha. (Indonesiakaya)

The uniqueness of the Temple Sewu

Candi Sewu

Sewu temple is a temple that is 999 because temples are approaching 1000 that's why the call but has not yet reached the temple sewu 1000. The temple is also included Buddhist temple in the village Bugisan, sub Prambanan, Klaten regency, Central Java. This temple is a temple mixture of Hinduism and Buddhist religions which is made from rocks that adds to the beauty of this sewu temple. The temple is made because the prince and the queen of every religion and the queen asked for the request to the king to make 1000 temples with overnight until sunrise, but when the sun had risen manufacture of the temple was unresolved. The temple is made by either the front page of the temple which is limited by a solid fence as a gateway into the temple, and the gate was located on each side of the wind.

Candi sewu has many temples in it, there are ancillary temples temples are complementary in the courtyard of the temple sewu scattered in the temple area sewu consisting of 240 pieces with a small size which adds to the impression that is unique from the temple sewu is perwara increased the number because of the temple sewu because a lot of numbers. Candi wedge slightly larger than perwara yet utamalah temple which has a larger size, the location of the temple enclose also scattered in the courtyard of the main temple of the number of temples wedge too much and increase the number of the main temple. The peculiarity of this temple because their numbers are almost reached 1000.

Temple sewu made in tourist attractions, the temple is very nice because the temple has beauty inside and outside the temple. The temple is also not far from lor temple, the temple and the other to be biased to facilitate the visitors can also come to another temple just to enjoy the scenery here and in other temples. Much has been kecandi sewu because this temple has a difference in the number of temples located around the main temple, in addition to the uniqueness of this temple scenery also makes visitors come to this sewu temple. (pakairansel)

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Historical Travel Megalith Site Padang Mountain, West Java

History

Mount Padang is actually not a mountain, but Mount Padang is a building site from the prehistoric Megalithic Period-shaped Pyramid. The building is located on the border of the hamlet of Mount Padang, Karyamukti village, Cempaka subdistrict, Cianjur regency - West Java.

The building is located at an altitude of 885 meters above sea level, a building area of 900 square meters. There are 20 levels of terracing with a site area of about 3 hectares. There are 20 terraces with the main zone of about 25 hectares. Padang Mountain site into a complex of terraced southeast Asia's largest.

Physically, Mount Padang is not a mountain as its name suggests. It caused segigita equilateral shape resembles a mountain. Mount Padang is a man-made structure berbetuk pyramid covered with volcanic ash and the outside overgrown trees.

Yet according to research geologist, found a room in a building that is buried in the ground, there are also other buildings that allegedly cave or hallway. Other artifacts were also found in the form of a suspected stone arched entrance bangunnan and musical instruments undulating stone which if hit would issue a different tone.

There are also relics such as drawing or writing on bermukaan man-made stone patio section, but the script and the image it says it has yet to be revealed.

Padang Mountain site was first known to exist as revealed by Rapporten van de Oudheidkundige or the head of the archaeological Department Bulletin in 1914. Then, also in 1949, the Dutch historian named NJ Krom had expressed this site. But until now, the site is not medapat serious research.

In 1979, locals reported any parallel piles of stones that form a rectangle that the steps leading to Mount Gede. From the results of literature review found Bujangga Manik originating from the 16th century.

In the manuscript mentioned their ancestors revered place of the Sundanese named "Kabuyutan" upstream Ci Sokan, located around the site. Meanwhile, according to legend, the site of Mount Padang is a gathering place for indigenous leader Ancient Sundanese people routinely to be used as a place of worship.(mitology.net)

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The discovery of archaeological sites of Mount Padang in Cianjur in West Java has been tumultuous. Because the stone sites in Cianjur This is the largest and oldest megalithic sites in the world. Not only archaeologists Indonesia, some archaeologists the world were interested to investigate.

Site of Mount Padang is a sign that Indonesia has a much more advanced civilization than civilization in the other hemisphere. In the span of 2010-2014, it was revealed that Mount Padang is a historical site resembling the Pyramid.

Pyramid Mount padang have the size 9 times greater compared Borobudur. The site is supposedly built 16,000 BC, and much older than the pyramids in Egypt there. Stone at Mount Padang is not just any rock. Almost all the rocks there have geometric shapes, not just a mere boulder.

The average stone shaped beam extending there. Imagine how powerful that ancient people could carve stone to shape the beam with a neat piece. In the old days, people say this site is a place of worship that looks punden with 5 levels.

To get there, tourists can via two roads to get to the top of Mount Padang. After paying the entrance fee of Rp 2,000, please choose between the path of pilgrimage or tourist track. It is said that the pilgrimage route is to use the original route that the ancient people to worship with the slope reaches 60 degrees. As for the tourist track is equipped with a staircase with railing that is considered more secure.

At the top, the stone was found not only the shape of the beam, there are pentagonal, oval, stone pillar or monument was used as a menhir invoke the spirit of the ancestors. In fact there are some rocks that resembled Cleaver weapon, as well as the stone with mold tread tigers and stone that can make sounds when we are at.(iberita)

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Prambanan : The Beautiful Hindu Temple in the World

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Prambanan is the masterpiece of Hindu culture of the 10th century. The building is slim and 47 meters tall create incomparable architectural beauty.

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

There is a legend that always told the Java community about this temple. Once upon a time, a man named Bandung Bondowoso loved 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 into the statue-1000 because he felt cheated.

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Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva. The third temple is the symbol of the Hindu Trimurti. The third temple was 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 two temples wedge, 4 temples of the screen, and 4 temples corner. 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 (son of Shiva). Durga is touted as the statue Jonggrang in the legend above.

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In the Vishnu Temple is located in the north of the temple of Shiva, you will only see one room containing a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple, which 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 a half-bird 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 that 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 can save 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 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, for the same reason but adaptation forms and different appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is known as Krut or Pha Krut.

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Prambanan also has a load relief Ramayana story. 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 the tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree is described as flanking lions. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the 9th century had wisdom to manage its environment.

Just like Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various purposes. In Indonesia, Kalpataru became a symbol Environmental Forum (WALHI). In fact, some scientists in Bali to develop the concept of Tri Hita Karana for environmental conservation by seeing Kalpataru relief in this temple. The tree of life can also be found in 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 so natural that biologists can identify their genus. One was relief Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) that question. Why, the bird was actually only in Masakambing Island, an island in the Java Sea. Then, what kind it was once widely available in Yogyakarta? Please find out the answer yourself. Because, until now no one person who can solve the mystery. Indonesia Awesome

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5 Places In Indonesia Similar With Places In Other Countries

Indonesia was very spacious. Even more widespread than we think. In addition, Indonesia is also rich in culture and has a beautiful nature. If you notice, there are a few places in Indonesia where the atmosphere is similar to several tourist attractions abroad. For example, the Raja Ampat Islands landscape is very similar to Ha Long Bay in Vietnam with its cluster of islands looked stunning

Apparently, Raja Ampat is not the only place in Indonesia is similar travel abroad. There are still some other tourist places in Indonesia that atmosphere and looks like abroad

1. Sukuh, Central Java - Chichen Itza, Mexico

Sukuh Tample is a patterned Hindu temple on the slopes of Mount Lawu in Karanganyar district, Central Java. The temple is a pyramid-shaped and surrounded by a landscaped garden complex is very neat and cool air. The temple is famous for reliefs and sculptures highlight the vulgar many human sex organs

In Mexico, there is a temple which has a similar design. But size is much larger. The temple was named Chichen Itza. The building is included in the list of seven wonders of the new world set in 2007. This temple is the largest Mayan civilization in Mexico in 800 century BC

Although located in different countries, the two temples of this has a very similar design. Whether by accident or how. Clearly, both of which are buildings that have historical value

2. Raja Ampat, West Papua - Halong Bay, Vietnam

Raja Ampat is a group of islands in the province of West Papua. This place is a dream of all traveler in Indonesia, especially fans of nautical tourism. Raja Ampat has a beauty under the sea are spectacular and the marine world library with 540 types of coral, 1,511 species of fish and 700 species of molluscs. Raja Ampat is part of the Coral Triangle World.

Meanwhile, Ha Long Bay or Ha Long Bay is a bay located at the northern tip of Vietnam, near the Chinese border. The place is known to the world as a beautiful place with a cluster of islands towering limestone. This place has been designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO since 1994. Ha Long Bay area has about 1,969 limestone islands which are mostly have a cave underneath

Second place, Raja Ampat and Ha Long Bay, has a great view and atmosphere are very similar. Especially when viewed from the air.

3. Monument Simpang Lima Gumul, Kediri - Arc de Triomphe, France

If you're sightseeing to Kediri, time to stop at the Simpang Lima Gumul. There is a monument that looks already very familiar. The building is similar to the Arc de Triomphe monument in Paris, France. Simpang Lima Gumul monument unveiled in 2008 esbagai a new landmark in Kediri. This monument has an area of approximately 804 m² with tiggi 25 meters. High and spacious building is a symbol of the establishment of Kediri at 25 March 804 AD.

While the Arc de Triomphe has been long we know as a monument built by Napoleon Bonaparte as a form of respect to his royal army service. Arc de Triomphe in Indonesian means Victory Gate.

4. Prambanan, Yogyakarta - Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Almost everyone knows about Prambanan Indonesia. This temple is the largest and most magnificent Hindu temple in Southeast Asia. In Yogyakarta, the temple was used as one of the leading tourist destinations and is one of the tourist icons there. Prambanan temple is a temple complex consisting of several large and small temples. This temple was built in the 9th century.

While Angkor Wat is a temple located in Cambodia. This temple is also a Hindu temple. Younger than the Prambanan temple because the temple was built in the 12th century. If the legend of Prambanan temple was built in one night, the construction of Angkor Wat done for 30 years during the reign of King Suryavarman II. Both Prambanan and Angkor Wat, both of which are UNESCO world heritage site

 5. Baluran National Park, East Java - Serengeti National Park, Africa

Baluran National Park In East Java, precisely in the area of Situbondo and Banyuwangi, there is a national park that is often referred to as a miniature Africa. The national park is Baluran National Park. This place was called as a miniature Africa because has a very broad meadows. Meadow in the park is known as the Savana Bekol.

While Africa, we know that there are some famous national park has a super wide savannas with wild animals. One of them is the Serengeti National Park. Incidentally, both in Baluran and Serengeti, though there is a mountain high-able not make the scene at both these places become more beautiful attractive. Indonesia Awesome

(source: yukpiknik)

Places Of Tourist Attractions In East Indonesia Must Be Visited

Places in East Indonesia

The popularity Flores, Ambon, and Raja Ampat is also more shiny. Package landscapes, underwater beauty and historical tourism became the main attraction.

Here are some of the sights in eastern Indonesia.

Komodo island

The area is included in the UNESCO world heritage site as a rare animal life called dragons. Komodo Island is located in the Nusa Tenggara Islands. Komodo Island is known as a habitat for native animals dragons. The island is also the Komodo National Park. Komodo Island is located to the west of the island of Sumbawa, which are separated by the Sape Strait, including the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Komodo Island is the westernmost tip of Nusa Tenggara Timur province, bordering the province of West Nusa Tenggara.

Komodo Island, where dragons animals live and breed well. Until August 2009, on this island there are about 1,300 dragons. Coupled with the other islands, like the island of Rinca and Gili Island Motang, the number totaled about 2500 tails. estimated at around 100 individuals dragons in Wae Wuul Nature Reserve on the mainland island of Flores but not including the Komodo National Park.

Gili Lawa

A small island with a beautiful natural scenery from the top of the hill. Gili Lawa divided into two, namely Gili Gili Lawa Lawa Land and Sea. The second location of this dyke bersebrangan. Gili Lawa Darat located between Gili Lawa Sea and the island of Komodo.

The island is filled expanse of savanna, the savanna when the rainy season will be green and will turn yellow when the dry season. To see the beauty is more, the traveler must first trekking to the summit which takes about half an hour along the track strenuous enough, it is recommended to use sandals and shoes field.At the top, exhausted travelers will be paid to treat something so amazing in this, there are green hills, blue sea and sky into one to form a beauty.

If tourists lovers dusk, tourists can wait for the sunset and enjoy the beauty of twilight in Gili Lawa this. Not only that, the other beauty is not only on the surface, but Gili Lawa also presents the underwater beauty the coral reefs and marine life that can hypnotize diving lovers

Pink Beach

Location snorkeling see coral pink. is the name given by foreign tourists on a beach on Komodo Island in East Nusa Tenggara province. Most people know him as Red Beach. Well, you know! Why the name Pink Beach or Red Beach

Kanawa Resort

Snorkeling and diving spot with many small fish. Flores not only has the famous Komodo Island is beautiful and exotic. But there is also a gorgeous island that will make wisatawannya not stop amazed. Try it came to Kanawa Island in West Manggarai, Flores.

Kanawa Island comes like a beauty that no death. The island, located in West Manggarai regency, Flores can be reached by boat. Long trip to get there about 40 minutes.

There is no population on this island, there are only resort to stay. Although management is relatively simple, but the island was included clean. Parties resort has made a path for tourists who want to see the sunrise or sunset. One activity that should not be overlooked while on vacation here is snorkeling as many fish and the water is very clean.

Sumba Island

Here there are many savannas and the site of the movie The Golden Cane Warrior suting. Eastern Indonesia, especially Sumba Island is known for the beautiful natural tourism potential with beaches that are very exotic. Serving scenery combined with a culture of making enthusiasts and visitors endlessly amazed enjoy dashyatnya this earthly paradise. That is at least the impression I had when searching multiple travel sites on the island are rich with cashew nut crops.

Its area is 10,710 km², with a highest point of Mount Wanggameti (1,225 m). In the northwest, bordering on Sumbawa, while Flores in the northeast, in the eastern part of Timor, and Australia in the south and southeast.

Sumba Strait lies in the north of the island. In the east lies the Savu Sea and the Indian Ocean in the south and west.

Administratively, this island including the East Nusa Tenggara province. The island itself consists of four districts: West Sumba, West Sumba, Central Sumba and East Sumba.

Wae Rebo

Traditional village entered a UNESCO cultural heritage site. Wae Rebo is beautiful and amazing, covered by a thin mist throughout the township makes Wae Rebo deserve the epithet 'village above the clouds'. Geographically the village is situated above an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level (m asl). Wae Rebo is part of the Village Satar Lenda, District Satarmese, West Manggarai regency, Flores.

Here tourists have the opportunity to see and live in Mbaru Niang, a traditional house Flores remaining and just exist in Wae Rebo village. In 2012 ago, Mbaru Niang received an award from UNESCO. The natural landscape of green hills and forests that are still beautiful, with shrouded in mist that sometimes uncovered by the wind, exposing seven Mbaru Niang standing majestically, is a view of the tub in a fantasy land.

Ende

In this place there exile home of former President Sukarno. In the past you is a city of exile once shunning one of the crucial figures Indonesia that Sukarno. The proclamation Mr. brought there via boat Jan van Riebeeck of Surabaya, East Java in early 1934.

When other tourist areas in Indonesia offers natural beauty, the land where the city of Ende in Flores are presenting historical attractions, tradition and nature. Lake Flores, East Nusa Tenggara Flores is known for having three colors and often change color to one of the must-see tourist areas.

Kelimutu lake

Lake three colors that can be changed colors.Ora Beach Resort

The beauty of the beaches are not inferior to the beaches in the Maldives.

Flores 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 Flores has the meaning of each and has a very powerful natural force.

Lake or Tiwu Flores in the top three sections corresponding to the color - the color that is in the lake. Blue lake or "Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai" is a gathering place for the souls of young people who have died. Lake of the red or "Tiwu Ata Polo" is a gathering place for the souls of people who had died and as long as he lived always do evil / magick. While the lake is white or "Tiwu Mbupu Ata" is a gathering place for the souls of parents who have died.

Nusa Ra

The island is very beautiful. Can be reached by speedboat from Labuha with a travel time of just 15 minutes. Nusa Ra is one of the small islands around the island of Bacan. Nusa Ra has the meaning "homeland" means "Land" and "Ra" means "the Great". The island is devoted to the tourist area because it has a beautiful beach and exotis. The beach is suitable for playing snorkling. You can rent a speedboat from the port city kelokasi Labuha to travel about 15 minutes.

Island Gura Ici

Diving point where seeing manta rays with body width up to 7 meters. Underwater panorama in these places not only offers beautiful coral reefs, but also the diversity of fish, including a herd of giant stingrays can be found at any time.

Location diving here is also different diving locations elsewhere, due to the island Gura Ici crossed by the equator line so that diverse marine biota in this place is very diverse. Pari fish is a fish that is most often found on the island. A tremendous thrill when we swim under-sized stingrays.

Bacan Island

Have the highest diving point, among others, in Bridge Panamboang and Tanjung Gorango. Halmahera in North Maluku Islands not only by the beauty of nature alone. Local knowledge and the natural resources on the land is also so Decoy travelers to visit this archipelago. One of the islands are uninhabited island of Bacan.

Leilei village located in the district Kayoa is one interesting area to visit in the island in the southernmost part of the province of North Maluku. In the village of wooden cottages traditional nuances have awakened to welcome the travelers and tourists. Bermateri wooden structures stood on the stretch of white sand softness South Halmahera belonging landscape.

Raja Ampat

Especially water dive travel already famous among tourists the world. Raja Ampat Islands is a tourist destination located in Papua region. This tour was well known throughout the world for its natural beauty is stunning. One form of popularity attractions Raja Ampat is with the documentary made by Avant Premiere entitled "Edis Paradise 3", in which the film tells the beauty of the underwater world of Raja Ampat in the area of Papua, which this tour is also dubbed as a World Oceans Amazon region. The nickname was given because of the location of these sites is in the center of world coral triangle. Tourism Raja Ampat Islands are territorial region of West Papua, which is a group of islands that spread is from about 610 islands, but only 35 islands are inhabited by a population.

Raja Ampat area is the island group, with one - the only means of transport that can be used by the Community about is the sea freight transportation. This transport is used both to reach the capital of the district (Waisai) or vice versa. With four main islands that are unique in this area make for you who travel to tourist destinations Raja Ampat. four islands dimaksutkan is Batanta, Misool, Salawati and Waigeo. The title or name of Raja Ampat is taken from the myths surrounding population which, if interpreted into Indonesian has meaning Four Kings.

(quoted from various sources)

History Mount Bromo

History of Mount Bromo, in East Java is not widely known is traced scientifically. The height of this active volcano is 2,329 meters and is part of the Tengger massif. Although not the highest peak, Mount Bromo remains one of the most massive area to invite the attention of tourists. Volcano whose name is taken from the mention of the name of Brahma Java is now a part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.

Origin History of Mount Bromo, Mystical

History Mount Bromo, like other mountain in Indonesia, dressing with tales of a magical mystical hereditary told to the public. Because of this, Tengger people who live in Probolinggo, East Java, had bothered to walk up this mountain top to give a god in the form of fruit, rice, vegetables, flowers, or even livestock. Activities performed on the 14th day of the Hindu festival Kasada Yadnya is done to make the mountain gods happy by throwing deity they had brought into the caldera of the volcano.

Ritual performed by people Tengger this stems from folklore that circulated around the 15th century where a princess named Roro Anteng start a kingdom called Tengger with her husband Joko Seger named. This couple is living happily, but they were unable to have children at all and had to ask for help from the gods in the mountain. The gods agreed to this, and give 24 children. Even so, the gods asking for payment, where their children were all 25 were later named Kesuma should be thrown into the volcano as a sacrifice. Although heavy for the couple, the mountain god's command met and continues to this day although no longer used as a human sacrifice. Although dangerous, there are some local people who go down to the crater to take back the items he had to sacrifice because he believes that it can bring good luck to them.

Ritual performed by people Tengger this stems from folklore that Circulated around the 15th century where a princess named Roro Anteng start a kingdom called Tengger with her husband Joko Seger named. This couple is living happily, but they were unable to have children at all and had to ask for help from the gods in the mountain. The gods Agreed to this, and give 24 children. Even so, the gods asking for payment, where Reviews their children were all 25, were later named Kesuma should be thrown into the volcano as a sacrifice. Although heavy for the couple, the mountain god's command met and continues to this day Although no longer used as a human sacrifice. Although dangerous, there are some local people who go down to the crater to take back the items he had to sacrifice Because he Believes that it can bring good luck to them.

To issue its own eruption, Mount Bromo is not too vicious to the eruption takes hundreds or thousands of victims. Although bagitu, in its first eruption in 2004, the mountain was successfully claimed the lives of two people who hit rock from the explosion. The second eruption occurred on 23 November 2010. On Tuesday at that time seemed normal, until finally at 16:30, CVGHM (Indonesian Center of  Vulcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation) states that the status of Mount Bromo should be changed to "idle" due to increased the number of tremors and earthquakes volcanic activity that occurred on the mountain. In reaction to the improvement of the status of Bromo, the local government then instructed to evacuate tourists and locals as far as three kilometers and set up makeshift camps. Finally, on November 26 Bromo smoke and make airfields Malang closed on 29 November to 4 December. Awesome

Know The Customs And Culture of The Asmat , Papua

The Asmat is the name of a tribe, the largest and most famous of the many tribes in Papua, Irian Jaya, Indonesia. One of the things that makes Asmat well known is the result of traditional wood carving is very typical. Some ornaments / motif which is frequently used and become a major theme in the process of carving sculpture made by a resident Asmat is the theme of the ancestors of their tribe, commonly called mbis. But do not stop there, often also found ornaments / other motif that resembles a boat or wuramon, which they believe to be a symbol of the boat that brought the spirits of their ancestors in the realm of death. For the native Asmat, wood sculpture was more a manifestation of the way they perform rituals to commemorate the spirits of ancestors.(wikipedia)

History Asmat

As we have noted that Indonesia consists of various types of tribes with different customs are different from each lain.Suku-these families, who live in coastal areas, urban and even inland. One of them Asmat.

The Asmat are among tribal Mappi, Yohukimo and Jayawijaya among a wide variety of other tribes in New Guinea. As other tribes residing in this area, Asmat there who live in coastal areas with the distance of 100 km to 300 km, even Asmat is located in the countryside, surrounded by woods heterogeneous containing plant rattan, wood (agarwood) and tubers with travel time for 1 day 2 night to reach the residential areas with each other. While the distance between the sub-district village about 70 km. With such geographical conditions, then walking is the only way to reach the village from one another.

In general, the physical condition of the Asmat community members, boned straight, sharp nose with the color of skin and black hair and round her eyelids. Besides that, the Asmat belong to the tribe Polonesia, which are also found in New Zealand, Papua New Guinea.

Customs Asmat life

Asmat is a tribe in Papua. Asmat known for wood carving unique results. Asmat population is divided into two, namely those living in coastal areas and those living in the hinterland. Both populations are mutually berbada one another in terms of the way of life, social structures and rituals. Coastal population further divided into two parts Bisman tribe located between the river and the river nin Sinesty and ethnic Simai.

Habits Of Asmat

In the Asmat people's lives, there are many very strange habits. One of them, their habits are terrible and difficult to accept common sense, that is when they kill their enemies.

They still use the ways prehistoric times. Once killed, enemy corpses were brought back to the village. In the village, the bodies are dismembered, and then divided into the entire population. The residents had gathered and ate pieces of the bodies together.

When eaten the corpse together, the residents sang songs which they call with death. Not quite up there, they were beheading the corpse. Brain dead body was taken, and then wrapped in corn leaves. After that, the brain is baked to be eaten together. How awful.

Asmat people good at making ornate carving. Remarkably, they make carvings without making preliminary sketches. Carvings they create meaning, ie sacrifice and gratitude to ancestors. For the Asmat, carving, no ordinary work. Carving out is a way for them to connect with the ancestors.

People Asmat believe that the spirits of the dead can lead to disaster for people who are still alive, cause wars, but also transmit disease. To avoid this, the Asmat people make sculptures and organizes a wide range of parties. Among these are the Party Bus, Dairy Party, Party Ulat Sagu, and Party Mask.

There are many contradictions between the Asmat village. The most appalling is the means used to kill enemies Asmat. when the enemy killed, his corpse was brought kekampung, then cut and distributed to the entire population to eat together. they sing the song of death and beheaded him. dibunngkus brain sago leaves and roasted and then eaten.

Ornate Advance

Asmat tribe lives has not been much affected by modern life. One example is custom decorated. They still decorated according to their own way. They tarnished the face with a variety of colors. The colors are those obtained with a very simple way. Colors that they use to decorate the face is red, white, and black.

For red color, they get a lot of red dirt around them. The white color they get from the previous shell until finely ground. And, in black, they get from charcoal, which also pounded until smooth.

in addition to culture, the villagers syuru also very good at making such Asmat carvings general.

For Asmat carvings could be a link between the present-day life with the life of their ancestors. Each carving dwells image and appreciation for their ancestors laden with oversized Asmat.

Sculptures and carvings generally they created without a sketch. for Asmat when menukir statue adlah the moment in which they communicate with the ancestors yag in another world. it is possible because they know the three concepts of the world: Amat ow capinmi (natural life now), Dampu ow campinmi (pesinggahan nature spirits of the dead), and Safar (heaven).

Believe before entering dusurga <spirits of the dead would disturb people. can be a nuisance disease, disaster and even warfare. So, to save mankind and redeem the souls, those who are still alive to make sculptures and statues to organize a party like the party bus (Bioskokombi), masquerade, party boats, and sago worm feast.

It is said that the statue of the bus is the most sacred statue form. but now make a statue for Asmat not just to fulfill the call of tradition. because the results of the carvings they also sell to a stranger when the party carvings. they know the results of the hand-carved high valued between Rp. 100 thousand to millions of rupiah outside Papua.

Livelihood

Habits survival and foraging among the tribes one with the other tribes in the region Citak District-Mitak turned out almost the same. Asmat land, tribes and tribal Mitak Citak have a daily habit of making a living is separti hunt forest animals, snakes, cassowaries <bird <swine Hitan <dragons etc. they also always meramuh / tap sago as a staple food and fishermen that fish and shrimp to eat. The life of a third tribe appeared to have changed.

In life, Asmat has two leadership positions, namely a. Leadership comes from the government and b. Head indigenous / tribal chiefs who came from other masyarakat.Sebagaimana, Kapala indigenous / tribal chief of the Asmat very influential and active role in the running of governance prevailing in this environment. Because of all the activities here are always didiihului by custom events that are traditional, so that in carrying out activities that are authorized, required cooperation between the two leaders is needed to expedite the process.

When the chieftain had been near death, the post of chief is not passed on to the next generation, but chosen from those derived from fain, or the oldest clan in the neighborhood or selected from a hero who succeeded in the battle.

Before the missionaries carrier religious teachings come to this region, the Asmat people embrace Anisme. And now, the tribal community has embraced many religions, such as Protestantism, Catholicism and even Islam.

With daily activities namely farming in the fields, with other types of plants carrots, matoa, citrus, corn, sweet potato and taro also raise chickens, pigs. Thus pulling this tribal customs, so that needs to be preserved. Besides, it also can be used as a tourism activity to generate foreign exchange for the country.

"Different is different but still one nevertheless, that Indonesia". That words must have been very close in your mind? If we open a book of cultural diversity in the country, of course, we will know that Indonesia is composed of many tribes and cultures, one of which is the Asmat tribe who inhabited the eastern region of Indonesia (Papua). Let us look more deeply about the Asmat.

Asmat is a tribe with millions and millions of uniqueness, as well as save a lot of tourism potential. This tribe is well-known works of art ukirnya. You as a lover of cultural tourism must be familiar with the statue asmat? A work which is phenomenal. Asmat, is composed of two groups: asmat pesisi and asmat inland. Both are very different in dialect, way of life or culture; but there is a similarity that is very exciting to be a cultural tourism destination. Asmat coast is divided into two, namely Bisman and Shimei. Awesome ,...

Source:

http://watipuspitasari.blogspot.com/2011/04/kebudayaan-suku-asmat.html

Lugundri coast of Nias Island, Hidden Heaven For The Surfer

Lagundri beautiful beaches as objects of tourism in Nias become surfers paradise, is one of the beaches in Indonesia that you can not ignore it; sand, its beautiful sunset, and especially the waves.

Yes, Lagundri Beach is one of the top destinations for surfers to test their skills in riding the waves.

Lagundri beach is in a lagoon, side by side with Sorake Beach. Both are wrong many beach two of the loveliest in Nias, and the destination of surfers flocked to conquer the waves on every year.

Waves on the beach Lagundri can reach a height of 7 to 9 meters long by 5 levels with thrust waves up to 200 meters, and can be raging again during the full moon. That said, the power of the waves Lagundri beach can only be defeated by the waves in the Hawaiian Islands.

It could not be separated because of the position Lagundri beach overlooking the Indian Ocean directly, and also a meeting place of two currents that can cause sea waves big enough.

Lagundri beautiful beaches in Nias is fine white sand, and if you are not skilled spur surfboard, you can very safely swim in its beaches. In Turkish Lagundri you need not worry about their dangerous animals such as jellyfish, sharks and the like.

Do not forget, do not miss the sunset scenery is so enchanting in the evening.

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History of Lugundri Beach

Lagundri beach is in a lagoon, side by side with Sorake Beach. Both are wrong beberapapantai two of the loveliest in Nias, and the destination of surfers flocked to conquer the waves on every year.

Waves on the beach Lagundri can reach a height of 7 to 9 meters long by 5 levels with thrust waves up to 200 meters, and can be raging again during the full moon. That said, the power of the waves Lagundri beach can only be defeated by the waves in the Hawaiian Islands.

It could not be separated because of the position Lagundri beach overlooking the Indian Ocean directly, and also a meeting place of two currents that can cause sea waves big enough.

Lagundri beautiful beaches in Nias is fine white sand, and if you are not skilled spur surfboard, you can very safely swim in its beaches. In Turkish Lagundri you need not worry about their dangerous animals such as jellyfish, sharks and the like.

Do not forget, do not miss the sunset scenery is so enchanting in the evening.

Surf breaks Lagundri Turkish first discovered by Australian surfers Kevin Lovett and John Giesel in 1975. It was Lovett and Giesel were aged 20 and 22 years, travel to find the locations of surfing still unsolved.

Once they know about the island of Nias of a tribal chief Batak in North Sumatra. Armed with old maps, they finally crossed over from the island of Sumatra. On the way they meet up with two other legendary surfers in that period, namely Peter Troy and Wendy Adcock. Together they went on to seek Turkish Lagundri who was still very virgin.

After a distance of 15 kilometers through the jungle, they arrived in a stunning lagoon with large waves that are challenging to conquer. Lovett called the waves it as' Relentless sets of smokin 'six-to-eight foot waves almond-eyed', or almond-shaped waves as high as 6-8 feet uncharitable.

Seeing all that, Kevin Lovett, John Giesel and Peter Troy could no longer resist the temptation to immediately jump into the sea and started playing with the waves. While Michael Day did not go down to the sea although previously he was also a great surfer.

Want to stay longer in beautiful unspoilt beaches such, Kevin Lovett asks Michael Day to speak Indonesian, to ask local people living around the coast to make simple huts for them to live.

That was the beginning emergence surfers village at the edge of a beautiful beach Lagundri in Nias, which is still alive today.

Lovett and Giesel stayed on the beach for 3 months. The foursome agreed to classify these places, but somehow ended up hidden Lagundri Beach location was finally revealed as well. However, Giesel was not able to survive, because it came down with malaria and died seven months later from pneumonia.

Lovett still survive alone in Turkish Lagundri, though he had often warned by a iulu (head and head witch) locals that he has been the target of cannibalism is still practiced by the tribe Nias at the time.

If You Want To Get There

Lagundri beach is a beautiful beach on Nias, which is fairly remote, though his fame was worldwide as a traveler's paradise spur their surfboards. So do not expect you can find night clubs, luxury hotels, expensive restaurants around the exotic beaches on the island of Nias.

If you want to stay in Turkish Lagundri, there are two inns and bungalows are recommended for you.

The first, is Ian's Beach House which offers two rooms that you can live in and were on the top floor. The price range to stay here around Rp 150,000 - Rp 250,000 depending on the holiday season or not. Here, you can also enjoy a variety of seafood dish with ingredients that directly obtained by the owner of the bungalow from local fishermen.

The second place you can live is a Must Peace Inn, which offers rooms with air conditioning and is located in one corner of the bay Lagundri. Although a little bit further away from the shore, but the scenery is offered every day of the inn is equally beautiful.

Yes, Turkish Lagundri is located in very remote locations. Perhaps this beach can you equate the conditions to the beaches in Bali about 50 years ago. There are no five-star hotels, no discos, no hustle-hustle of typical tourist attractions.

However, it is precisely this that makes Lagundri Beach, the beautiful coast of Nias, to survive as a beach paradise surfers adrenaline that also must visit. How? Wait no longer, take and racing your sled in Turkish Lagundri. Awesome.....

(Source: wisataindonesia.com)