Jumat, 09 Maret 2012
Garuda Pancasila
Garuda Pancasila is the emblem of the Republic of Indonesia. In the Garuda Pancasila are the symbols of truth on which to base any action of the Indonesian nation. Pancasila was designed by Sultan Hamid II of Pontianak which is then refined by President Soekarno. Is the basic ideology of Pancasila and the Republic of Indonesia. Pancasila word comes from two Sanskrit words of the Panca Sila means five and meaningful basis.In the Garuda Pancasila are the symbols that have meaning. Shield on the chest of bird Garuda Indonesia symbolizes the nation's defense. Red and white flag on the shield symbolizes Indonesia. Diagonal black lines on the shield that is sovereign territory of the Republic of Indonesia through the line khatulis Incident. The Shield emblem is a symbol of the interpretation and content of Pancasila.
In the Garuda Pancasila Pancasila are symbols that are the foundation of Indonesia. Which means the star Belief in God Almighty, is the picture of the first principle. Chain, which means just and civilized humanity, a description of the second precept. Banyan tree, which means the unity of Indonesia, is a picture of the third precept. The bull's head which means the Populist Who Led by Representative Consultative Wisdom, is a picture of the four precepts. Rice and cotton, which means social justice for All People Indonesia, is a picture of the five precepts.
The number of feathers on the wings of birds Garuda Pancasila is 17. The number of feathers on the tail of the Bird Garuda Pancasila is 8. The number of feathers on the neck of any bird Garuda Pancasila 45. All figures are taken together will be 08/17/45, which is the nation Indonesia's independence date is on 17, August, 1945.
While the meaning of the text held by the bird Garuda Pancasila is unity in diversity is the writing of the language Sangsekerta meaning varies but remains single. It was a picture of the Indonesian people who have a lot of interest but can be a unity.
Kamis, 08 Maret 2012
Reog Ponorogo
Reog art is one of the cultural arts from East Java, rather than the city of Roxburgh. In a figure Reog have appeared at the time of the figure shows Warok, Barongan, Klono Sewandono and Bujang Ganong. "Warok"
which comes from the word wewarah are people who have a holy
determination, provide guidance and protection without any strings
attached. Barongan or sudden peacock dance is the most dominant tools in the art Reog Ponorogo. Tigers head frame made of wood, bamboo, rattan covered with tiger skins Gembong. Sudden
peacock, frame made of bamboo and rattan as a peacock feathers arranged
to depict a peacock feathers and bite are developing a string of beads -
beads. Krakap made of black velvet cloth embroidered with the monte, the accessories and a place to write reog group identity. Klono
Sewandono or Kelono King was a powerful king who has a heritage
mainstay mandraguna Cemeti highly potent form as Kyai whip Samandiman go
wherever the King is a handsome and young are always bringing
treasures. Inheritance is used to protect himself. Valor
of the King in describing the motion of a lively dance and
authoritative, in a tale of King Klono Sewandono managed to create
beautiful art from the results of its copyright power to comply with
requests Princess (her boyfriend). Because
the king in a drunken affair then tarinyapun sometimes describe a
movement that was kasmaran.Reog is one of the local culture in Indonesia
is still very strong with things mystical and powerful mysticism. It was marked by ritual that held when Reog done. Reog art is one of the nation's culture is never recognized by other States. For the younger generation of Indonesian nation must preserve it.
Modern Reog usually performed in several events such as weddings, circumcisions and the great days of the National. Reog Ponorogo art consists of a series of 2 to 3 opening dance. The first dance is usually performed by 6-8 valiant men dressed all in black, with red polished face. The figure depicts the lion dancers are brave. Next is a dance performed by girls who ride horses 6-8. In the traditional reog, dancers are usually performed by male dancers dressed in women. This dance is called the braid horse dance, which should be distinguished from other dances that lumping horse dance. Other opening dance if there is usually a dance by a little boy who brought the opening dance scene lucu.Setelah completed, the new core scenes whose content is displayed depends reog condition where art is displayed. When it comes to marriage, the romance scenes are displayed. For the celebration of circumcision or circumcision, is usually a story of warriors, the art scene in reog usually do not follow a neat scenario. Here there is always interaction between players and masterminds (usually the leader of the party) and sometimes with the audience. Sometimes a player's performances can be replaced by another player when the player's fatigue. The first importance in the staging of art is to give satisfaction to reog penontonnya.Adegan latter is the barong lion, where the actors wear masks shaped head of a lion with a crown made of peacock feathers. Weight mask can reach 50-60 kg. Heavy mask is carried by the dancers with his teeth. The ability to bring masks are obtained in addition to weight training, is also believed diproleh with a particular spiritual practice.
Kecak Dance
Kecak Dance Arts is a dance that originated from the island of Bali. Bali Island also called the island of gods. That's because most people in Bali are Hindu. And Kecak Dance is an art that contains elements of religion. Kecak Dance is performed by many male dancers who sit in rows in a circle and with a certain rhythm and chanting "cak" and raised both arms. The dancers are sitting in a circle is wearing a plaid fabric like a chessboard around their waist. Besides the dancers, there are other dancers who portray the characters of Ramayana like Rama, Shinta, Ravana, Hanuman and Sugriva. Kecak dance sequence depicting the Ramayana as apes help fight Ravana. However, the Kecak originated from the ritual sanghyang, the dancers dance traditions will be in an unconscious condition, communicating with God or the spirits of the ancestors and then convey their expectations to the public. 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.
To introduce the Kecak Dance, in the 1930s, Wayan Limbak worked with German painter Walter Spies to create the Kecak dance traditions Sanghyang and parts of the story of Ramayana. Wayan Limbak popularize this dance while traveling the world with his troupe of Balinese dancers. Kecak Dance Until now already known by many countries. The tourists who come to Bali very entertained by the dances typical of this island.
Pura Uluwatu is a temple that is rich in historic and magical value. In this temple Kecak Dance Performance starts at 18:00 or just before Sunset. The show takes the Ramayana story with main characters like Rama, Shinta, and several prominent Rawana punakawan with acting funny, can be refreshing atmosphere.
Senin, 05 Maret 2012
Prambanan Temple
Prambanan temple is a temple to the Hindu religion. Another name of Candi Prambanan is Jonggrang Roro. In earlier times Prambanan used for religious ceremonies. When this temple was used for tourism. Many foreign and domestic tourists who visit. Prambanan temple is located in the village of Prambanan, 20 km east of Yogyakarta, 40 km west of Surakarta. The temple is very easy to visit because it is located on the edge of the highway between Yogyakarta and Solo.In this temple there are three main temples is Shiva Temple, Brahma Temple, Vishnu Temple. The third temple was taken from the name of the Trimurti, the names of three gods in the Hindu religion. God is the guardian deity Brahma, Vishnu is the creator god, and Shiva the destroyer god. In front of the temple there is a vehicle as a vehicle Trimurti. Space is the vehicle of the temple deity Brahma. Nandi is the vehicle of Shiva temples. Garuda is the vehicle of Vishnu temple.
Collection of Prambanan temple was built by the Kings Wamca from Sanjaya Dynasty in the 9th century. Prambanan temple complex is the main temple faces east, with mountains in the shape resembles a puppet show. The temple has a height of 47 meters. The main chamber of the main temple of Lord Shiva housed the Supreme Deity so that it can be concluded Prambanan temple is a Shiva temple.
Jumat, 02 Maret 2012
Borobudur Temple
Borobudur temple is located in Magelang, Central Java. The temple is the biggest temple in Indonesia. Borobudur Temple is a temple for Buddhism. The building was also once the seven wonders of the world. I think that Borobudur Temple is a remarkable heritage and amazing. The Borobudur temple there are many inscriptions that have meaning or stories about Buddhism.Borobudur was built in the 9th century. Borobudur was built by the followers of Mahayana Buddhism during the reign of Dynasty dynasty. To make these temples takes about 76 years. Borobudur own words based on the first written evidence, written by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, Governor General of the United Kingdom in Java, which gives the name of this temple. There is no written evidence that older who gave names to the temple of Borobudur. Only one of the oldest documents that show the existence of this temple is Nagarakretagama book, written by the MPU Prapanca in 1365. In the book is written that this temple was used as a place of Buddhist meditation. This temple for centuries are no longer used. Then because of volcanic eruptions, most of the buildings covered Borobudur volcanic soil. In addition, the building is also covered with various trees and shrubs for centuries. Then the building of this temple began forgotten in the days of Islam arrived in Indonesia around the 15th century.
This building is a model of the universe and built as a shrine to honor the Buddha also functions as a place of pilgrimage to guide mankind to switch from natural lust to enlightenment and wisdom according to the teachings of Buddha. The pilgrims enter through the east side starting at the base of the temple ritual walk around holy building is in a clockwise direction, while continuing to go up to the next steps in the sphere through three levels of Buddhist cosmology.
Borobudur Temple is geographically located in the northwest Ygyakarta and is about 40 km, and located in the southwest of Semarang with a distance of 100 km. Borobudur temple can be reached by land vehicles of Yogyakarta took about 1 hour. If from Semarang can be reached within about 2 hours.
Kamis, 01 Maret 2012
Raja Ampat Island
The archipelago is a series of four adjacent islands located in the western part of the Bird's Head of Papua Island. Administratively, this group is under the Raja Ampat regency, West Papua Province. The islands are now a destination for divers who are interested in the beauty of the underwater scenery. The
four islands that are members named by the four largest islands, namely
Pulau Waigeo, Misool Island, Salawati Island, and Island Batanta. These islands are an incredible gift from God.
This region had been the target of poachers of fish and corals by spreading cyanide bomb. However, there are still many people who attempt to protect the marine wealth of the region that could be saved. Coral reefs in the sea Raja Ampat considered comprehensive in the world. Of the world's 537 coral species, 75 percent were in these waters. Also found 1104 species of fish, 669 species of mollusks, corals and 537 species of animals. The World Bank in collaboration with global environmental institutions set Raja Ampat as one of the regions in East Indonesia Coral Reef Rehabilitation assistance and Management Program (Coremap) II, since 2005. In Raja Ampat, this program covers 17 villages and involve the local population. Fishermen are also trained to cultivate grouper and seaweed.
This region had been the target of poachers of fish and corals by spreading cyanide bomb. However, there are still many people who attempt to protect the marine wealth of the region that could be saved. Coral reefs in the sea Raja Ampat considered comprehensive in the world. Of the world's 537 coral species, 75 percent were in these waters. Also found 1104 species of fish, 669 species of mollusks, corals and 537 species of animals. The World Bank in collaboration with global environmental institutions set Raja Ampat as one of the regions in East Indonesia Coral Reef Rehabilitation assistance and Management Program (Coremap) II, since 2005. In Raja Ampat, this program covers 17 villages and involve the local population. Fishermen are also trained to cultivate grouper and seaweed.
Papua Diving, the only exotic resort that offers underwater tours in the region, visited by tourists diving enthusiasts at home for days and even up to a month to wade through the contours of the seabed. They seemed to not want to go back to their own countries because they get an "island paradise second to none on this earth." Administrators could not easily prepare a place for tourists. Maximillian J Ammer, owner of Dutch citizens of Papua Diving Resort is also a pioneer drive the region's marine tourism, need desperately to set up various facilities to attract tourists from abroad. Since he started his business eight years ago, many of the funds must be spent. However, the results are also satisfactory. Every year the resort is visited at least 600 special tourist who spent an average of two weeks.
Like the other islands, Mansuar looks beautiful because of its forests are still awake and was so clean sea water marine life which is not far from the surface can be seen clearly. Tourists simply swim or snorkel to see the beauty of the sea, whereas if you want to directly observe the beauty of marine life at depth, they should dive. In addition there is the story of the people of Raja Ampat. The origin of the name of Raja Ampat according to local myth comes from a woman who found seven eggs. Four grains of which hatch into four princes who split up and each one becomes king who ruled in Waigeo, Salawati, Misool Misool East and West. Meanwhile, the other three eggs into a ghost, a woman, and a stone. In the course of history, Raja Ampat region has long been inhabited by the nobility and implement a custom system Maluku. In this system, the human skumpulan. Each village is headed by a king. Since its establishment five Muslim sultanates in Maluku, Raja Ampat to claim part of the Sultanate of Tidore. After the defeat of the Dutch Tidore Sultanate, the Raja Ampat Islands became part of the Dutch East Indies claim.
The
archipelago is generally the community of traditional fishermen who
live in small villages are located far apart and different islands. Although a fisherman, but they still protect the environment. They
are a friendly community welcoming guests from outside, especially if
we bring a gift for them in the form of nuts or candies. This product is a kind of 'peace pipes indian' in Raja Ampat. Chat
event by eating nuts, also called "The-the Pinang" often take turns
throwing each other mob, the local term for funny stories. They
are followers of Islam and Christianity, and often within a family or
clan members who have embraced one of the two religions. It makes the Raja Ampat continued to get even different beliefs.
Nias Island
Nias
Island is composed of one main island and several small islands
overlooking the Indian Ocean is known as one of the mainstay attractions
of North Sumatra Province. Islands are also experiencing the impact of the tsunami that occurred in 2004. Although
the disaster several times, to restore the glory as usual a number of
parties have attempted to build Nias with values-based culture that is
threatened disappeared. The island of Nias, the main island with an area of 5500 square kilometers, save a number of mystery and uniqueness. Ranging from daily life in a traditional village, Saujana culture, to the megalithic heritage and wonderful architecture. This is the part that attracts tourists to visit the islands of Nias. Remains,
the remains of the ancestors as the traditional house, a stone jump and
dance traditions of war that had devastated as 8.7 magnitude tectonic
earthquake has started well again.
With a variety of natural beauty, the potential for marine tourism on the island of Nias in almost a place known as the 100 islands. For example, a white sandy beach on Stone Island and the Gulf. Not just the beach, South Nias region is also the potential for water tourism activities, like diving and surfing are foreign tourists in great demand. Call it Sorake beach which is a paradise for surfers. This beach has been part of various activities and world championship level since 1993. There is also a famous beach with beautiful Mo'ale white sand. Cultural tourism is also no less interesting for our visit. Traditional villages on the island of Nias, which still keeps a number of cultural relics and historical speakers can be a primary choice. In addition to running the economy, tourism activity is able to restore a love of traditional values passed down by their ancestors.
One of the famous cultural attractions of Nias Islands is a stone skipping or stone called Hombo Batu. Stone skipping is a very popular tradition in Nias communities in South Nias regency. This tradition has been done a long time and are passed down for generations by people in the village Bawo Mataluo. Tradition of jumping the stone has been done since the days of the patriarchs, where in ancient times they were often at war among tribes so that they train themselves to be strong and able to penetrate the opponent's castle which is said to be high enough to jump. As the growth in time, this tradition also changed its function. Because today they are no longer fighting the tradition of jumping the stone is used not for war but for the ritual again, and also as a symbol of the culture of Nias. Tradition is a stone skipping cultural sites to determine whether a young man in the village of Bawo Mataluo be recognized as a young man who has grown or not. The youth will be recognized as a brave man can jump when a pile of stones that are made in such a way that more than two meters high. There is a special ritual ceremony before the boys jump. While wearing traditional clothes, they ran with the support of small stepping stone in advance to be able to pass through the high stone buildings. Until now this tradition still exist in the modern culture of the press. Culture is a culture of yan need to be maintained and preserved.
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