D I Yogyakarta

DI YOGYAKARTA

The Special Region of Yogyakarta: Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, or DIY) is a region of Indonesia on the island of Java. The city of Yogyakarta is the capital of the region.Yogyakarta is historically and culturally part of the Central Java region, although it is now a separate administrative entity. It is the only region in Indonesia that is still governed by a pre-colonial monarchy, the Sultan of Yogyakarta, who serves as the hereditary governor of the region. Other than the special capital territory of Jakarta, it is the smallest region of Indonesia.In Javanese it is pronounced [joɡjaˈkartɔ], and named after the city of Ayodhya in Javanese-Hindu mythology.The Dutch name of the Special Region is Djokjakarta.

Tourism site

Yogyakarta have some tourism site, such as Keraton Jogjakarta, Pantai Parang Tritis, Istana Air Taman Sari, Pantai Baron, Pantai Krakal, Pantai Kukup,Goa Kiskendo, Kota Gede, Kali Urang, Candi Prambanan, Monumen Pangeran Diponegoro (Sasana Wiratama), Waduk Sermo. I would like to tell you about Candi Prambanan.

Candi Prambanan

Candi Prambanan or Candi Rara Jonggrang is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Central Java, Indonesia, dedicated to the Trimurti, the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Preserver (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva). The temple compound is located approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of the city of Yogyakarta on the boundary between Central Java and Yogyakarta provinces.

The temple compound, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest Hindu temple site in Indonesia, and one of the biggest in Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its tall and pointed architecture, typical of Hindu temple architecture, and by the towering 47-metre-high (154 ft) central building inside a large complex of individual temples.  Prambanan attracts many visitors from across the world. 

Central Java

Central Java

Central Java (Indonesian: Jawa Tengah, abbreviated as Jateng, Jawa Tengah) is a province of Indonesia. It forms the middle portion of the island of Java. The administrative capital is Semarang.he province is 32,800.69 km² in area, approximately a quarter of the total land area of Java. Its population was 32,382,657 at the 2010 Census, making it the third most-populous province in Indonesia after West Java and East Java; the latest official estimate (for January 2014) is 32,779,832.Central Java is also a cultural concept that includes the Special Region and city of Yogyakarta as well as the Province of Central Java. However, administratively the city and its surrounding regencies have formed a separate special region (equivalent to a province) since Indonesian independence, the area and population of which are not included in the above statistics.

Tourism Site

Central of Java have some tourism sites like Candi Borobudur, Gunung Dieng, Mesjid Demak, Batu Raden, Curug Bekawah,Air terjun Grojogan Sewu, Museum Sangiran, Museum Kereta Api Ambarawa,Museum Batik, Telogo Warno, Makam Sunan Kudus, Waguk Gajah Mungkur, Pantai Logending, Monumen

Candi Borobudur

Borobudur, or Barabudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist Temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument consists of six square platforms topped by three circular platforms and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. A main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues each of which is seated inside a perforated stupa. It is the world’s largest Buddhist temple, as well as one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world.

Built in the 9th century during the reign of the Sailendra Dynasty, the temple was designed in Javanese Buddhist architecture, which blends the Indonesian indigenous cult of ancestor worship and the Buddhist concept of attaining Nirvana. The temple also demonstrates the influences of Gupta art that reflects India's influence on the region, yet there are enough indigenous scenes and elements incorporated to make Borobudur uniquely Indonesian. The monument is both a shrine to the Lord Buddha and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage. The journey for pilgrims begins at the base of the monument and follows a path around the monument and ascends to the top through three levels symbolic of Buddhist cosmology: Kāmadhātu (the world of desire), Rupadhatu (the world of forms) and Arupadhatu (the world of formlessness). The monument guides pilgrims through an extensive system of stairways and corridors with 1,460 narrative relief panels on the walls and the balustrades. Borobudur has the largest and most complete ensemble of Buddhist reliefs in the world.

Evidence suggests Borobudur was constructed in the 9th century and abandoned following the 14th-century decline of Hindu kingdoms in Java and the Javanese conversion to Islam. Worldwide knowledge of its existence was sparked in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, then the British ruler of Java, who was advised of its location by native Indonesians. Borobudur has since been preserved through several restorations. The largest restoration project was undertaken between 1975 and 1982 by the Indonesian government and UNESCO, following which the monument was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

West Java

Province of West Java

 

Hey guys, now we will tell you about West Java. West Java (Indonesian: Jawa Barat) is a province of Indonesia. It is located in the western part of the island of Java and its capital and largest urban center is Bandung. The province's population is 46.3 million (in 2014) and it is the most populous and most densely populated of Indonesia's provinces.The central areas of Bogor, a city in West Java, has one of the highest population density worldwide, while Bekasi and Depok are respectively the 7th and 10th most populated suburbs in the world (Tangerang in adjacent Banten Province is the 9th); in 2014 Bekasi had 2,510,951 and Depok 1,869,681 inhabitants.  

Tourism Site

West java have some of tourism site. There are Kebun Raya Bogor, Istana Presiden Bogor, Museum Zoologi, Taman safari Indonesia, waduk Jatiluhur, Kawah Gunung Tangkuban Perahu, Pangandaran,Cikepuh, Pelabuhan Ratu,Keraton Kasepuhan Cirebon, Keraton Kanoman Cirebon, Keraton Kacirebonan Cirebon, Makam Sunan Gunung ati Cirebon.

Now, I will explain about Tangkuban perahu in West Java. Tangkuban Perahu (spelt Tangkuban Parahu in the local Sundanese dialect) is a dormant volcano 30 km north of the city of Bandung, the provincial capital of West Java, Indonesia. It last erupted in 1826, 1829, 1842, 1846, 1896, 1910, 1926, 1929, 1952, 1957, 1961, 1965, 1967, 1969, 1983. It is a popular tourist attraction where tourists can hike or ride to the edge of the crater to view the hot water springs and boiling mud up close, and buy eggs cooked on the hot surface.^[2] This stratovolcano is on the island of Java and last erupted in 1983. Together with Mount Burangrang and Bukit Tunggul, those are remnants of the ancient Mount Sunda after the plinian eruption caused the Caldera to collapse.

DKI JAKARTA

DKI JAKARTA

 Who`s Indonesian people that don`t know about Jakarta ?? we think we all know about it , right ?? In this post, we would like to tell you about it

Jakatra officially known as the Special Capital Region of Jakarta (Indonesian: Daerah Khusus Ibu Kota Jakarta), is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, and one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world.Located on the northwest coast of Java, Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre, and with a population of 9,761,407 as of December 2012, it is the most populous city in Indonesia and in Southeast Asia. The official metropolitan area, known as Jabodetabek (a name formed by combining the initial syllables of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi), is the second largest in the world, yet the metropolis's suburbs still continue beyond it.Established in the fourth century, the city became an important trading port for the Kingdom of Sunda. It was the de facto capital of the Dutch East Indies (known as Batavia at that time). Today, the city has continued as the capital of Indonesia since the country's independence was declared in 1945. The city is currently the seat of the ASEAN Secretariat.

Tourism Site

Jakarta have some tourism site that interesting to us to visit. There are Traditional House Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, Monumen Pancasila Sakti, Kepualauan Seribu, Gereja Katedral, Mesjid Istiqlal, Pusat pertokoan modern di berbagai tempat, Monumen Satria Mandala, Museum Wayang, Museum Bahari, Kebun

BinatangRagunan, Kota Lama, Tugu Monas, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Planetarium and 

Monumen National.

Monumen Nasional 

We all called it Monas, right ?? yeah, Monas is the famous tower in Indonesia and one of the tourism site in Jakarta.The National Monument (Indonesian: Monumen Nasional, abbreviated Monas) is a 132 metre tower in the centre of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta, symbolizing the fight for Indonesia. It is the national monument of the Republic of Indonesia, built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence.Construction began in 1961 under the direction of President Sukarno. Monas was opened to the public in 1975. It is topped by a flame covered with gold foil. The monument and the museum are open daily from 08.00 - 15.00 Western Indonesia Time (+7) throughout the week except for the last Monday of each month when the monument is closed.

South Sumatra

Hello friends, today I'm going to post about South Sumatra, sooo here is the posting..

South Sumatra

South Sumatra is one of the provinces in Indonesia, located in the southern part of the island of Sumatra. The area is about 113.339,07 km². South Sumatra, Jambi province borders the northern, province of Kep. Bangka-Belitung in the eastern, Lampung in southern and western in provinces of Bengkulu. The capital of South Sumatra is Palembang.

Tourism Site

South Sumatra have some nice places to visit, such as, Danau Ranau, Pulau Kemaro, Taman Purbakala Geding Suryo, Gunung Dempo, Bukit Salero, Museum Timah, Pantai Matras, Pantai Tanjung Kelayang, Pusat Tenun Songket, Kawah Tengkurep, Air Terjun Tenag.

 

Danau Ranau

BANTEN

PROVINCE OF BANTEN

Hey guys, now we will tell you about Province of Banten in this post. We all know where Banten is it , right ? Yeah, Banten is a province on the westernmost province on the island of Java, in Indonesia and its capital is SerangThe population of Banten was officially estimated at 11,834,087 at the start of 2014, up from over 10.6 million during the 2010 census. Formerly part of the province of West Java, Banten became a separateprovince in 2000. The province is a transit corridor to Sumatra.Historically, it has had a culture distinct from the rest of Java and that of the broader Indonesian archipelago. In recent years, however, the northern half, particularly those areas near Jakarta and the Java Sea coast, have experienced rapid rises in population and urbanization, while the southern half, particularly that facing the Indian Ocean, maintains more of its traditional character.

TOURISM SITE

               The tourism site in Banten is like Taman Nasional Ujung Kulon, Panter Anyer, 

Gunung Krakatau, Pulau Shangyang, Pulau Sabesi, Tanjung Lesung.

Now, we will explain about Anyer Beach.

Anyer Beach

               Anyer beach is a beach which is quite famous in Banten , located in the district Anyer, Serang ,

 Banten . Anyer beach is composed of several beaches that can be visited ,

 the beach is also equipped with a wide range of tourism facilities as well as hotels and lodgings .

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PANTAI ANYER BANTEN

TRADITIONAL DANCES

We would like to tell you about Tari Prajurit. This is the one of the traditional dances from Banten.

TARI PRAJURIT

This dance is a dance that is played en masse by female dancers and male ( mixed) . This dance depicts fast motion soldier held by the empire offerings . The combination of martial arts movements and dynamic formation is salh one characteristic of this dance

TRADITIONAL HOUSES

Banten have the same traditional house with Bangka Belitung, named rumah panggung or Rumah Badui

                                          

  RUMAH PANGGUNG BANTEN

Baduy home stilts are made of wood . Each house has the same form , in the face there are halls The centers are places where they receive guests and interact place between residents . Bedouin house consists of front , middle , and back ( kitchen ) .

TRADITIONAL WEAPONS

Province of Banten have two of weapons such as Kujang dan Golok.

Kujang

Kujang Banten

               Cleaver is a unique weapon from West Java .

 Cleaver began to be made around the 8th century or to - 9 , made ​​of iron , steel and material prestige ,

 the length is about 20 to 25 cm and weighs about 300 grams .Cleaver is a tool that reflects 

the sharpness and critical power in life also symbolizes the strength and courage to protect

 the rights and truth . Is characteristic , both as weapons , agricultural tools , symbol , ornament ,

 or souvenirs 

Golok 

Golok Banten

               Machete is a traditional weapon that is often used for day-to- day needs .

 Ukurang and shape vary . Usually , the end of the saber shaped carving diverse , 

can be a variety of animal shapes .

TRADITIONAL COSTUME

Banten have the traditional costume named baju pangsi.

               Men : For men using long sleeves with colored batik cloth as subordinates .

 Are complementary and blangkon belt as well as using ordinary slippers sandals .

               Women : As for women , generally using a variety of jewelry such as gold

 or silver bracelet original . For clothes wearing that mixed with batik cloth .

Baju Pangsi

TRADITIONAL MUSIC INSTRUMENT

Banten have some of music instrument. There are Gendang,Terbang gede, angklung buhun and Dogdog Lojor. Generally, the traditional music instrument is used to traditional ceremonies , wedding, or in celebration .

  

            I think that`s all  culture from Banten that we know . We think that`s all information from us , see you on next post guys