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Find Fantasy Angel in Moramo

Sulawesi has long been famous Earth will eksotismenya. No exception Southeast Sulawesi which offers a variety of enchanting natural wealth. That said, the beauty of the landscape that could seduce maidens Khayangan to come down to enjoy it. One of the abundance of natural gifts that you can enjoy the waterfall Moramo. Terraced waterfall that will kemolekannya famous jungle-clad beauty of Cape Peropa wildlife reserves. Sightseeing towering as high as 40 meters it is located in the Village Sumbersari, District Moramo, South Konawe. The distance is about 65 kilometers south of Kendari, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi Province. With motor vehicles, travel time of two hours. If you're feeling adventurous, the trip was not tiring because many interesting sights along the road. Starting from along the Gulf coast Abeli ​​Kendall entered the District, which is a fishing village. Small boats to ocean ships, both lean and drove in the middle of the bay, can be seen from the street. Remove f...

Prambanan : The Exotic Hindu Temple

As the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia, the beautiful and graceful temple of Prambanan is a magnificent spectacle and an icon of Indonesia’s cultural heritage. Located not far from the Buddhist Borobudur temple, the proximity of the two temples tells us that on Java, Buddhism and Hinduism lived peacefully next to one another. Prambanan is known locally as Roro Jonggrang, coming from the legend of the ‘slender virgin’. According to the legend once upon a time, there was a young and powerful man named Bandung Bondowoso. He wanted to marry a beautiful princess named Roro Jonggrang. Her father, the king, agreed and forced her to marry Bandung Bondowoso. Butm Sita did not love him yet could not refuse him. After careful consideration, she thought of a way to refuse Bondowoso, whose magical power was well-known. She decided she would agree but only if Bondowoso built 1,000 temples in one night before the break of dawn. She insisted that the work must be completed before the rooster ...

History Lampung Tapestry Fabrics

Woven Tapestry, is one type of traditional crafts people of Lampung in aligning his life both to the environment as well as the Creator of the Universe. Therefore, the emergence of Tapestry fabric is taken through the stages that lead to the perfection of time tenunnya techniques, as well as ways of providing decoration in accordance with the cultural development of society. According to Van der Hoop lampung mentioned that people have been weaving fabric Brocade called bin (Handsome) and fabric Pelepai since the second century AD. The motive of this fabric is the hook and female friend (Key and Rhomboid shape), life trees and buildings containing the human spirit that has died. There is also a motive for the animals, sun, moon and jasmine. Known also woven filter cloth that rise, embroidered with white silk thread, called Woven Tapestry Inuh. Ornaments found in Lampung woven fabric also have elements in common with decoration in other areas. This is evident from the elements which infl...

Nasi Goreng

Nasi Goreng, Indonesian fried rice. This dish can be enjoyed by itself or as the basis of a larger meal, for example with a rijsttafel. It is very easy to make and won't take more than 20 minutes to prepare. Ingredients: 350 gr. Long Grain Rice 2 Tbs. Vegetable Oil 3 Eggs 1 Onion 2 Green Chillis, Sambal Ulek or Sambal Badjak. 1 Garlic Clove 1 Leek 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin 250 gr. Chicken meat 250 gr. Shelled Prawns 3 Tbs. Kecap Manis Preparation: This dish is best made from cold leftover rice, but you can cook a fresh batch and leave it to cool for at least 4 hours. Beat the eggs and make into a omelette, slice into strips and set aside. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the chopped onion, leek, garlic and chillis. Fry until the onion is soft. Add the Coriander and Cumin. Slice Chicken into strips and add with the prawns to the onion mixture and cook, stirring occasionally until they are well mixed. Add the rice, soya sauce and omelet strips ...

Bubuy Bulan - Sundanese of West Java Province::: Regional Music Lyrics Traditional Indonesian National

Authorship / Creation : Benny Korda Bubuy bulan Bubuy bulan sangray bentang Panon poe Panon poe disasate Unggal bulan, unggal bulan Unggal bulan abdi teang Unggal poe,unggal poe Unggal poe oge hade Situ Ciburuy laukna hese dipancing Nyeredet hate Ningali ngeplak caina Duh eta saha nu ngalangkung unggal enjing Nyeredet hate Ningali sorot socana --- Note : Indonesian old traditional song Free public song & non commercial copyrighted song lyric

Palembang on the Musi River : Heart of ancient Srivijaya

Description Palembang, the second largest town on Sumatra after Medan, was once the celebrated seat of the rich and powerful Srivijaya kingdom, that for more than three centuries - from the 9th to the 11th century - reigned supreme over the Sumatra seas up to and including the strategic Straits of Malacca. Srivijaya was then known as the wealthy trade hub as well as the center for Buddhist learnings. Monks from China, India and Java used to congregate here to learn and teach the words of Buddha. In AD 671 Chinese chronicles wrote that the famous Chinese Buddhist monk, I Ching sojourned in Palembang for six months on his way to India. I Ching wrote that there were more than 1,000 Buddhist monks in the city and advised Chinese monks to study Sanskrit in Palembang before proceeding to India. While the Srivijaya kings lived inland on shore, his subjects lived along the wide Musi river, manning the powerful fleet and busily trading in gold, spices, silks, ivories and ceramics with foreign...

The Kraton : Palace Fit For A Javanese King

The palace of Yogyakarta, known as the Keraton (also spelled kraton or karaton), is a grand complex that was meticulously planned to reflect the Javanese cosmos. This splendid example of traditional Javanese architecture has no equal. Designed and built in stages, the Keraton was completed in 1790. This elegant complex of pavilions was constructed entirely on ancient beliefs and each feature of the complex, from the courtyards to the trees, has a special symbolic meaning related to sophisticated Javanese philosophy. The Keraton is built facing directly north towards the majestic Mt. Merapi with to its south backing the Indian Ocean which is believed to be the abode of Nyi Loro Kidul, the Queen of the South Seas and the mystical consort of the Sultan. Malioboro road was originally used as the ceremonial route, not unlike London’s Pall Mall, and forms a straight line drawn from the Sultan’s palace to the Merapi volcano. A green square called alun-alun fronting the palace, has a large b...

Archaeological Institute of Jayapura Discover Prehistoric Settlement

The research team Institute for Archaeological Jayapura, Papua, managed to find a prehistoric settlement on the hill Yomokho, Hope Village, Eastern District of Sentani, Jayapura. Chairman of research, Suroto Hari, said the research had been conducted since 28 February to 2 March 2011 by using the method of excavation (call) of land to determine the potential of archaeological findings in the soil. "From the research, prehistoric settlement was found on Mount Yomokho. It was seen as the team perform soil excavation as deep as 80 cm and found the former fireplace charcoal, pottery, human bones, animal bones, shells of marine molluscs, shells of molluscs lakes, stone tools, and beads beads, "she said. when viewed from the findings of pottery, known inhabited hill Yomokho humans 1,500 years ago. The tradition of the use of pottery was introduced by Austronesian people. Based on existing findings, Hari explained that the researchers to reconstruct the lives of residents of Mount Y...

Dragon Village

If you are tired of life in a metropolitan city with its sky scrapers, you should take a few days off to stay in the Dragon village within Neglasari village, Salawu sub-district, Tasikmalaya, West Java. This 1.5 hectares village is still 'green' and not influenced by modernization. Some 311 people live in this village. You will have to take several hundred steps to cover the villages over 500 meters. You will see hundreds of high ebony trees, large green paddy fields and the long Ciwulang river. In addition, you will feel the cool air and sounds of river waterflows in the distance.

Mandau, traditional weapons of Dayak Kalimantan

Borneo is one of the 5 major islands in Indonesia. Actually the island is not only a "place of origin" Dayak people simply because there is Banjar (South Kalimantan) and the Malays. And, among Dayaks themselves to each other grow and develop its own culture. In other words, cultures are grown-developed by the Dayak-Iban are not exactly the same as that grown-developed culture-Punan Dayak and so on. However, the one with the other knows or has a unique weapon Dayak called Mandau. In everyday life these weapons can not be separated from their owners. That is, wherever he goes because he always carried a saber saber also serves as a symbol of a person (the honor and identity). For the record, formerly saber considered to have magical elements and is only used in certain rituals, such as: war, hunting, traditional dance equipment, and supplies the ceremony. Mandau Undeclared kampuhan levels or supernatural powers. Power of magic was not only obtained from the manufacturing proces...

Bali : Simply the World's Best Island

Bali is magical. As probably the most famous island in Indonesia, Bali blends spectacular mountain scenery and beautiful beaches with warm and friendly people, a vibrant culture and out of this world resorts. Travel & Leisure Magazine has awarded Bali the World’s Best Island in 2009, while the Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel 2010 ranked Bali second place among the world’s Top Regions. Also known as the Land of the Gods, Bali appeals through its sheer natural beauty of looming volcanoes and lush terraced rice fields that exude peace and serenity. Bali enchants with its dramatic dances and colourful ceremonies, its arts and crafts, to its luxurious beach resorts and exciting night life. For this exotic island has much to offer, from inspirational spirituality to fine dining and meeting experiences, from world class surfing and diving to exhilarating treks in the wild. And everywhere you will find intricately carved temples. For, the Balinese, who embrace the Hindu religion, are a mos...