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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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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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 ,...

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

Debus: Integration Between Agility and Martial Arts

Debus is a martial art from Banten who demonstrates remarkable human ability. For example invulnerable weapon, hard water resistant and others.This art originated in the 16th century, during the reign of Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin (1532-1570). At the time of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa (1651-1692) Debus becomes a tool to pump up the morale of the people of offerings against the Dutch colonialists at the time. Debus arts is now a combination of dance art anf sound.(wikipedia.org)

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Performances ability to withstand the physical torture such as being beaten with a cane, rolling over the expanse of sharp thistles, walk on hot coals, chew glass and others. many of us have encountered as traditional art common in villages. This one, the game is terrible whistle. These games are located in different areas such as Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, West Java and Banten. Of all the most famous whistle of Banten.

Debus is an art show in groups with the number of players as much as 12 to 15 people, each of which has the following tasks:
1. 1 person interpreter drum
2. 1 drummers song
3. 2 drummers dogdog tingtit
4. 1 drummers kecrek
5. 4 as penzikir (pray)
6. 5 players attractions
7. 1 as sychu

The show began with the opening (bloat), by reading sholawat to the Prophet Muhammad, praise and remembrance of God to the accompaniment of percussion instruments for approximately three minutes. Then the chant sung in the form of dhikr out loud, shrill, blared the accompaniment of drumming. This section is called Outs and performed until the show ends.

Along with outs began, silat attractions with bare hands demonstrated. After that some players start points using a belly piercing whistle like Gedebus, peeling coconuts using the teeth, broke the coconut shell with the head, and then eat it. Cut off parts of the body such as the tongue, hand or leg with a machete, knife or machete. Also there are attractions crackers or fry an egg on top of the head, limbs burning with fire, climb stairs or occupy constructed from a very sharp cleaver, and rolled on top of a pile of glass (shard) even eat it. Things ended with Gemrung, the game of musical instruments drumming.

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Game Crazy Bamboo Society Maluku Tradition And The Full Mystical

Bamboo is a versatile plant is known in almost all the countries of Asia and South America as the stems of plants has many uses. Starting from being a raw material for making houses, rafts, ladders, and others. But in Maluku, bamboo is also used as a mystical exciting game. The game "Crazy Bamboo", or Reed Crazy or Bara Suwen is a game that makes players touched the supernatural world.

Maybe you will be wondering, full of curiosity when it witnessed traditional game of this one. How not, a bamboo rod is able to control some of the people who hold them, and even if there were not strong enough to withstand bouncing motion of bamboo. Well, here's one from Maluku traditional games are quite famous and a tourist attraction when visiting the region.

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The objects used in the game is only a piece of bamboo, with a length of about 2.5 m and a diameter of 8 cm. But there are also some areas in Maluku that use percussion instruments in addition to accompany the game. For the bamboo itself, not just bamboo can be used. Only local bamboo area which can be used, and even then had to be done before a special ritual in the selection of bamboo.

To start the show handler burning incense in a coconut shell with a spell in the 'language of the land' which is one of the traditional language of Maluku. Then exhaled smoke of the incense on bamboo sticks that will be used. If using the ginger is chewed by the handler while reciting a mantra and then pumped into the bamboo. Function or ginger incense to call the spirits of the ancestors so give a mystical power to bamboo. The spirits that make bamboo rods as if craze or shaken and the increasingly strong and difficult to control.

Typically, in various attractions that involve hawa mystical, is people who are possessed by a mystical spirit but in this dance called the mystical spirit transferred into the bamboo. When the handler chant repeatedly, the handler then shouted "Crazy, crazy, insane!" Crazy bamboo Things began. The music starts playing when the seven men who hold the bamboo began to feel a jolt of bamboo crazy.
Bamboo seen to move themselves when the handler exhaling smoke and spitting ginger to bamboo sticks.

The men who embrace bamboo began removing their power to control the strength of bamboo shocks. When the rhythm of the music start accelerating, bamboo gain weight and danced with strength in it. Things crazy bamboo swoon ended with the fall of the players in the show ring. The unique thing of this show, crazy bamboo mystical power will not go away before being fed fire burned through the paper.

It is said that once, the rulers of the Sultanate of Ternate utilize Bamboo Gila handler to bring the boat that was created in the mountains, to the coast. Today, in addition to performances, science Crazy Bamboo is used to help move the ship aground. Motion in bamboo dance crazy signifies unity in the community. Compact motion and rhythm is a symbol of the spirit of mutual cooperation.

That is one of the diversity of Indonesian culture and tradition rich in the values ​​of unity and mutual cooperation because essentially game Crazy Bamboo contains philosophy will together bear the same weight and the same lightness in the case, which became the basis of the foundations of public life in our country Indonesia, Awesome ...

Tradition Agility contest Garut sheep were Stimulating Adrenalin

Art contest Garut sheep is a tourist attraction that we usually watch at certain events, especially in June, August and December in the village Ngamplang, Cangkuang and Ranca Bango Garut.

Garut sheep bout event is usually accompanied by various attractions of traditional art music sound system that uses a large and well attended by the community agility contest Garut sheep lovers from all walks of life and parts of the countryside outside Garut. According to the story, the history of Garut sheep originated from the reign of Regents magnifier Legawa circa 1815-1829, he often visited a friend one perguruannya named Haji Saleh, who has a lot of sheep. One sheep owned (si Lenjang) requested by the regents to be mated with the sheep in the Hall kabupten named Si Dewa (the Gods). Si Toblo, who is the son of the god and the Lenjang breed and produce offspring Garut sheep until now. Sheep have characteristics that are typical of sheep in the regions outside Garut.

Physical stocky weighing about 60-80 kg, horns large and thick, mostly white coat color and ear ngagiri. became one of the dominant characteristics of sheep there. The subsequent development of sheep breeding arrowroot focuses on two main objectives, namely as a producer of meat and for pleasure or hobby.

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At its core is a showcase pitting dexterity livestock, which in turn will raise the prestige of an association of certain livestock. The participants are breeders of sheep scattered in almost all western Java, especially areas arrowroot, Sumedang, Bandung, Majalengka and others. Event pitting held every year with the system of competition, almost every month this activity rotating in the regions.

Before competing in the art of stunt sheep, the sheep are divided into class A, class B, and class C according to the weight of sheep. If I still call class A for the weight class, middle class class B, and class C to class lightweight. The rules that applied was very tight in the game agility, it is intended that the sheep do not hurt, upholding the principle of animal wellfare.

Punch the maximum allowable only 20 times in one game. Stunt Games led by referees and overseen by a board of judges, and jury. The criteria determined by the quality blow champion, playing style, agility, physical beauty, agility, and so on. In the arena two sheep collided aggressiveness.

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Sale and purchase header alternates between these two sheep. Believe it or not, I think this sheep high level of intelligence, when told his coach retreated, they According to retreat, and when told to move on, they attacked without hesitation. Uniquely dexterity game is also accompanied by Sundanese traditional music to further enliven the atmosphere. During the game, the owner of the sheep and friends sepadepokan will dance to give encouragement to the sheep who are competing at the edge of the arena. Atmosphere of cheerfulness seen clearly.

You are interested please come to the town of Garut, West Java, there will be presented a very entertaining aktraksi also boost your adrenaline, not only that there can also be viewed directly Garut sheep farming history is also the origin of the tradition of agility contest Garut sheep