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Gedung Agung - Yogyakarta : Historic Buildings At Dutch Colonial Era

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:19:00 +0800

Gedung Agung, that's another name from the Presidential Palace of Yogyakarta which have the high historical value for the nation's independence Indonesia. Construction begun in 1825, stands on 4.2 hectares of land is located opposite the former Fort Vredeburg, VOC fort on the sidewalk General Ahmad Yani street - Yogyakarta.

Entering the main gate, will be greeted by a giant statue guards the door "Dwarapala" 2 cm tall arising from a monastery temple Kalasan. An andesite stone monument called "Dagoba" located on the lawn right in front of the palace front porch, tingginga 3.5 meters from a village in the area Cupuwatu Prambanan. This monument symbolizes the religious harmony in the form of "Linga" as a symbol of Shiva and Hindus as a symbol of the Buddhist Stupa. Besides, in this palace areas are 62 statues of Buddha, Shiva and others are scattered in the corners of the page.

This palace consisted of several large rooms. Garuda Room is a large room as a formal space for receiving guests, is located right in the middle of the main building, seven-foot-high room with a three-story kandelier lighting circuits, four old mirror hanging and a red carpet laid out in the middle of an official confirmed the impression from this room. This first President of Indonesia room held formal meetings and discussions with Heads of State or Heads of Government who became his guest.

Soedirman room is a lot of room to play a role in history because this is where Indonesian heroes. General Sudirman guerrilla goodbye when leaving and returning from his guerrilla report to the President and Vice President. In this room and also installed a statue of General Sudirman and is now used for the living room of the guests is located on the right side of the Garuda Room

Next is the living room of Diponegoro was used to seat the guests on special occasions a general nature. Room located on the left Garuda, was installed diruangan Diponegoro painting to commemorate the history kepahlawanannya.Kemudian VVIP terlentak Dining room between Garuda Room with Art Space. The atmosphere is warm room with a red carpet from Esfahan, installed around the old paintings of the palace collection, and the curtain that hung doors matching the carpet color decorated with teak wood frame Jepara carving adds the familiar atmosphere of this room.

Art space is used for art performances when visiting state guests to Yogyakarta. It also is used to display items of traditional crafts such as batik, leather, ceramics, silver and other handicraft industry results. State House began construction in October 1980, a new building within the Presidential Palace of Yogyakarta. The purpose of this building was built for lodging the State Guest rombombongan who visit and spend the night at the Palace of Yogyakarta.

Furthermore, Sono Arts Building located south of the Great House, a building that once belonged to the Ministry of Information was given RI of him to the Court House on September 25, 1995. By managing the Great House was renovated and diremikan users in 1998. This building serves as a place penyelenggraan ceremonial occasions and designed specifically for building information and storage of goods palace collection of various guests who visit the country.

Takabonerata Islands Expedition - South Sulawesi

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:13:00 +0800

Takabonerate at the end of October 2009 formally made the provincial marine tourism icons of South Sulawesi names Takabonerata Islands Expedition. Takabonerate marine park is located on the southern tip of South Sulawesi province has an area of 530,765 hectares group of coral islands and coral reefs are located at a depth of 3-4 meters from the sea surface. In topography, most of these areas are atolls with white sand and the configuration of the brightness level of high waters, and surrounded by the sea in a depth of more than 1,500 yards and rugged shores.

The vast atoll in the national park area is 220,000 hectares were identified as the largest atoll in the South East Asia and the third largest atoll in the world after Kwajifein the Marshall Islands and atolls in the Maldives Suvadiva. In fact, this marine park including parts of the world's coral reefs triangle of international concern.
Another advantage of Takabonerate is the clarity of water. Without diving, just off the boat, tourists can enjoy the beautiful panorama of coral reefs that have been identified as many as 261 species from 17 families and dances among coral reef fish.

Plus marine biodiversity of this region has enough variety of coral reefs, fish, coral, seagrass, makroalgae, molusca, and other marine biota. In this area also found three categories of coral reefs, the barrier reef, the coral reefs, and atolls. Spreading consists of 49 coral genus, with a range of live coral cover among 36.72 to 64.02% within the category of moderate to good. In addition there are also dozens of seagrass with genus and species, molluscs 4 classes, 56 families and 216 species.

Sorake Beach - Best Place Surfing In Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:30:00 +0800

Of all the beaches in Indonesia, which is ideal for surfing is used Sorake Beach on the island of Nias. The reason, because it was directly confronted by the Indonesian Ocean making waves on the beach characters Sorake has 5 levels with an average height reached 15 meters. You can watch the high waves roll in June and July. Hence, not one of the surfers said that the surf beach is a place Sorake second best surfing beaches of Hawaii, USA.

Sorake beach on the island of Nias, precisely in Botohilitano Village, District Teluk Dalam, South Nias district and Nias Island in a position adjacent to the western island of Sumatra. South Nias District is a one-one district in North Sumatra, which lies on the island of Nias.

Moreover are you waiting for other surfers to surf the urge to self Sorake beach located on the island of Nias. To go to Nias Island through the air can be taken approximately 1 hour drive. After that, be continued with the journey from the airport land-Binaka Sorake the coast of Nias, located in Bay City area for 4 hours in travel.

Usually every month from June to July, often Sorake Beach Surfing Competition held locally or international. Nias is one of the Open championship at the beach surfing Sorake followed by various surfers from different countries. Surfing championships are usually held when the waves are large-size that is in June and July.

South Nias has beaches beautiful, white sand beaches and crystal clear sea is stunning blue eyes. In addition to beach tourism, Nias has also megalithic cultural heritage, traditional houses of Nias and other public works Nias have hundreds of years old.

Explored The Ancient Reptile At Komodo Island

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:34:00 +0800

There is only one other reason for tourists to visit the Komodo island is to see the unique behavior of reptiles that are considered wild animals is ancient. We can see many places a very interesting tour in Indonesia. But the Komodo island can be best recommended to enjoy one of nature tourism in Indonesia because of the unique habitat of Komodo (dragons). Other reasons, the island is taken into the top 10 best tourist attraction in the world.

Komodo island located between Sumbawa and Flores islands. Natural conditions on the island is fairly dry and arid. However, that's what makes it unique for a tour and visit one of the main ancient animals are still alive. Most tourist attractions are many overgrown savanna and palm trees. In addition, there are also other plants such as rattan, acid, billowing, lote, and mangroves that are often found on the island.

In addition to plants, in this place there are still many common wildlife, especially the Komodo. This animal is the most interesting sights, because these animals can only be found on this island alone. In addition, many are also deer, wild boar, wild horses, wild buffalo, 2 types of turtles, 10 species of dolphins, whales and 6 types of mermaids, they are often seen on land and sea of Komodo island.

The beauty of the sea is not less interesting is also to be enjoyed with a variety of unique marine biota. In this park there are about 259 types of corals and 1000 species of fish such as barracuda. In addition, there are also other fish such as marlin, yellow tail, red snapper, baronang, as well as other types of fish. Adventure in the wild and enjoy the beauty of the Komodo island is the best choice that tourists spend unforgettable holidays in.

Natural Looking At Cangkuang Temple Area

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:52:00 +0800

Cangkuang Temple is one of the sacred buildings constructed in accordance with the concept of ideal-space layout Hinduism at that time. This temple is thought of as Mount Meru which stands grandly in the middle of the ocean surrounded by a series of mountains. Surrounding air is cool because it is located in the highlands. That is why the Government of Garut regency make this region as an object of cultural tourism and nature tourism.

Cangkuang area is a tourist attraction in the form of a lake, with Kampung Pulo traditional house, and a temple on an "island" in the middle of the lake. The island is actually like a peninsula jutting eastward into the middle of the lake. To reach this location is within a four-wheeled vehicles, jarakny approximately 45km from the city of Bandung.

The temple buildings Cangkuang position is located in an "island" in the form of small elongated, longitudinal west-east direction with a size of 16.5 hectares. This small island located in the middle of a lake known as Cangkuang Situ. In this lake than there is a long island, there are also two other islands located in the south and southeast of Long Island. Both these islands are smaller and slightly rounded shape. All around this small island is a watery swamp land.

Seeing the shape, the temple can be compared Cangkuang temple group in Gedongsongo (Temple II) and Dieng (Temple Puntadewa). Profile shapes the legs, body, and the roof have in common. Similarly, the entry door has a viewer. The roof consists of three levels and each level there are tree top ornament and antefix decoration. If at the temple in Central Java has a carved decoration antefix with vine leaf decoration, the decoration on the temple Cangkuang antefix his innocence. Other decorations at the entrance to the temple in Central Java is the time and makara decoration, the decoration on the temple Cangkuang is not available. Based on this comparison, it is expected that the Temple was no standing Cangkuang at about the seventh century AD 8 to 9.

The Beautiful Mountain of Tangkuban Parahu - West Java

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:57:00 +0800

Tangkuban Parahu mountain is a volcano sited around 30 km nothern Bandung city in West Java. This mountain is called Tangkuban boat as shapes similar to the boat upside down. The word "Tangkuban” (Sundanese) are reversed. Mountain that has a height of approximately 2084 meters above sea level has a range of forest area, the forest Dipterokarp Hill, Top Dipterokarp forest, Montane forest, and forest Ericaceous also has 3 volcanos summit named Kawah Ratu (Queen Crater), Kawah Domas (Domas Crater) and Kawah Upas (Upas Crater).

Tangkuban Parahu mountain peak, and even similar to the aft of the boat upside down. Form such as this rarely found in the mountain volcanoes in general. In addition to the unique shape, the mountain is also visible in the beautiful mountain slopes tea gardens spread very broadly. From this mountain top, the visitor can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and cool air while you see the atmosphere from a height of Bandung.

A visit to Mount Tangkuban Parahu, tourists can also see the beauty of ten crater that is located adjacent, the Queen of craters, crater upas, New craters, craters Lanang, Ecoma craters, craters Jurig, invisible crater, Domas crater, craters Jarian, and Pangguyangan Badak. Craters of the sulfur out of smoke out of the vapor between the rocks that are at the bottom of the crater. Hot water source to boil the egg in a way to enter the egg in hot water for about 10 minutesRatu crater, craters policeman, and the Domas crater, is a three-crater of Mt Tangkuban Perahu is often visited by tourists.

Ratu crater shaped like a giant bowl of a large and deep. If the weather is sunny in the crater walls, visitors can see the crater basin and the base clearly. Ratu crater is a crater on the mountain is located adjacent to the crater upas, more or less around 1500 meters. Then upas crater shape and is quite shallow even at the lower part, so many trees ditumbuhi wild side at one of the primary crater. Domas crater, while the form of a basin of hot water issue. In the hot springs, and the tourists can use to wash the body, because the womb can heal belerangnya trusted various types of skin disease. Many tourists also take advantage of the hot water source to boil the egg in a way to enter the egg in hot water for about 10 minutes. After ten minutes, the eggs will be cooked and eaten.

Smoky River At Sari Ater Hot Spring

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:34:00 +0800

Sari Ater Hot Spring is a nice park with small natural pools in which we can sit or swim, located around 35 km nothern Bandung city in West Java. The streams and pools are fed by warm mineral springs which are produced by the heat from nearby volcanoes of Tangkuban Parahu Mountain. There is one water fall in Sari Ater Hot Spring where you can hit it up your whole body for hours. It is pretty little place in the middle of huge tea estate. Its main attraction is the Sari Ater Hot Spring Resort; the pools are probably the best of all the hot springs around Bandung, West Java.

We can enjoy swimming in warm sulfurous water pools that can heal rheumatism and skin problems. The water contains iodium and sulfur, well for curing skin ailments and rheumatism. It has temperatur of 45⁰ C cools down to 40⁰ C - 42⁰ C, after is allowed to flow through the pipes of the bathrooms in the hotels.

The water shich flows through the river of 2.000 meters long becomes cold and is used by the people in the community to irrigated their rice fields. It is said that this water helps to improve the quality of harvest.

Sariater is another area with tea plantations and hot springs, eight km northeast of Tangkuban Parahu. The place also has a tea factory. Ciater is a good starting point for hiking, and has some accommodation. Equipped with tennis courts, restaurants, and camping area, Sariater is a good way to retreat from every day's life.

Kampung Naga - Traditional Village Unspoiled

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:33:00 +0800

Kampung Naga is a village to maintain a strong group of people living right Guru legacy. It is a significant difference compared with other communities outside the village of Naga. Kampung Naga community living in a policy, in an atmosphere of modesty and wisdom inherent in traditional environments probation.
This exotic resort in the area Neglasari, Salawu Sub-district, Tasikmalaya, West Java, near the motorway linking the city with the city of Garut Tasikmalaya. This village was in a fertile valley in the forests of the West, as it is a serious Fathers Kampung Naga society. In the south, bordered by rice fields of the population and next to the north and east of the river is limited by the source Ciwulan Monte Cikuray of Garut district iarnya.
Kampung Naga To exit the highway Garut - Tasikmalaya already on the wall of the staircase (Sunda sengked) to ketepi river Ciwulan with a slope of about 45 degrees with a distance of approximately 500 meters. Then melaluai path along the river Ciwulan.

Traditional settlement area of about four hectares, has a unique community of life. Their lives, in combination with modern society, the Islamic religion, but still maintain strong traditional customs of their ancestors. Like many traditional ceremonies, the feast day of Islam began as ceremonies or apply to Pedaran Mouloud Alif months (read the story of the ancestors) This process with a swim in the river Ciwulan.

Form of buildings in Kampung Naga and at home, mosque, patemon (Latin), and rice. The roof is made of sago palm leaves, coconut leaves or injuk as bumbungan lid. The wall of the house and other buildings, made of bamboo fabric (as manufactured). Meanwhile, the gates of the fiber and rattan construction of all buildings on the north and south. Even a pile of stones perfectly with the design and natural materials typical of the architecture and decoration, Dragon arranged for the people.

The house is located in Kampung Naga figures, no more and no less that 108 buildings were hereditary, and the rest of the mosque, lei (rice granary) and patemon (Convention Center). In the case of marriage and wanted to have its own budget to build its available land, houses outside the village of Kampung Naga The Naga people called Foreign.

All computers on the residents of Kampung Naga is still very traditional, and usually made of nonwoven materials. And there's furniture such as tables or chairs in the house. This does not reflect that of a backward people of Kampung Naga, or leave, but they are limiting the entry of modern culture, and to the integrity of traditional customs that are not contaminated by foreign cultures.

The Local Wisdom
Traditional beliefs of the Naga tribes in the environment are actually contains the wisdom in their local context. For example, resist Pamali (unhabit forbidden) kampung naga Community spare normal, which is not the invasion of forest areas. But when viewed with the requirements and needs of limited natural resources possessed, insisting that the requirements are much stronger than the surrounding community.

The Naga tribes of indigenous peoples taboo to build a house building materials, with the exception of the nail. Roof of palm fiber and the walls were made of woven bamboo. All beams with wooden blocks. Local materials without damaging the forest area to be filled.

Unfortunately, local values, which are wisdom, again in today's society less attention. Instead of logging activities, through the village. Ironically, the operation was conducted by the Naga tribes, but the people there, had thought they had the most advanced knowledge base. In contrast, the indigenous tribes of Naga, no one would dare enter the forest area. They tried to stay viable. The destruction of the protected forest of Monte Rey, who is running as local dianutnya values in the region, as there are sites that are closely related to the origin of the Naga tribe of indigenous peoples. Furthermore, these forests should maintain its role as a water source Naga tribe of indigenous peoples in the light of its importance.

The Naga tribes of indigenous peoples who occupied the region called Kampung Naga were known to have a great potential for culture is part of Sundanese culture. They live in groups without insulation and with the environment in the vicinity of life, but continue to view life and traditions amid a wave of modernization.

Karapan Sapi (Bull Race) : The Unique Tradition From Madura Island - Surabaya

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 12:35:00 +0800

As than known Sate Madura and salt production, the island of Madura, has many cultural traditions. One is a tradition, a Karapan Sapi is (pronounced Bull Race) defines the concept of cow competitive race. Karapan Sapi was here before the fifteenth century after Christ.

In this race, pulled a couple of cows, the type of timber trains (which are driven jockey and control of these two cows), in the race against the competition from other pairs of cows. Track races are typically about 100 meters to race and the race takes about ten to fifteen seconds.

This is a prestigious event for the people of Madura bull owners to find their social status, is increased if the vaccine can be a champion. Ruminants also used as another investment in gold and money. Not surprisingly, when the cattle karape owners do everything possible so that the cows with the purpose of the exercise karape winners in each season. Most cows race came from Sapudi Island [read: Athletes Race Bull Congress Party]. From the outset, a small island off the eastern tip of the island of Madura was a seed store cow.

District in the district tournament begins and ends with the level of Karisidenan. Several cities in karape Madura cattle in August and September of each year, faced with the ultimate end of September or October in the city Pamekasan tickets for the Presidents Cup.

Fort Rotterdam: History of the Dutch Colonial Administration In Makassar

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:57:00 +0800

Makassar, in the colonial period, is the largest seaport of the largest Dutch Indies government in the southern island of Sulawesi, Sunda Kelapa Port jelly. Before the occupied Netherlands, the leader of this region is the kingdom of Gowa who had hundreds of years and are Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and basic national defense of the kingdom. According to history, the field of geography Gowa in the past, as seen on the side of the sea can be regarded as a city protected by a group of small islands around them. On the side of the beach is surrounded by about 17 times the real strength is in the region of South Sulawesi is beautiful.

A historic castle in the days of empire in the region is best known Makassar Fort Rotterdam (Port of Rotterdam). Initially, the fort was named Fort Jumpandang, also known as Panynyua castle looks like a turtle. This force would be the shape of a turtle crawling towards the ocean, the sky. This refers to the philosophy of the hardness of Gowa forces of war in the battlefield of animals such as turtles that can live in two natives of the land and sea

Indonesia history Anhar Gonggong said that Gowa royal army was "frog men", which is based in Fort Ujung Pandang. Ujung Pandang fortress on the edge of the west coast of aptitude tests Makassar real history in the region of South Sulawesi. In 1667, after the king of Gowa Member Agreement Bungay assigned and handed power to the Dutch colonialists. Genesis begins with the destruction of almost all possessed a fief of the kingdom of Gowa Fort Rotterdam, except by the Dutch colonial army. While Fort Somba Opu (east of Fort Makassar), after two years and then destroyed by the Dutch.

Importance of the existence of Ujung Pandang economic strength and geographic buildings have been renovated well be called Fort Rotterdam, Netherlands by Cornelis Speelman, Dutch officials / governor of the eastern region of Indonesia at the moment . In the area of the fortress are still old buildings, remnants of Dutch colonialism, including churches, prisons, offices of the Dutch colonial, storage place to keep the spices from the Indonesian island of Timor. In fact, the construction of a prison in Fort Rotterdam was formerly inhabited by our national hero, Prince Diponegoro was exiled by the Dutch for 26 years until his death.

In addition to the old way of building another of the original Fort Rotterdam School of the Museum of La Galigo. There is also room inside Maket Citadel, archaeological, coins, ceramics, foreign affairs and the Kingdom of Luwu, Bone and Gowa said about the history and culture of South Sulawesi United.

Calung : The Musical Instruments From Sunda Culture in West Java

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Wed, 7 Oct 2009 12:08:00 +0800

There are several tools for local art in Indonesia, that is the bamboo. Music tool Calung (angklung prototype) from West Java (Sundanese). Unlike became angklung how the game is amazing segments Calung sticks (bamboo tube), which was organized by the pentatonic scale (da-na-ti-mi-la shaken). To make the typical species of bamboo Calung swallowing, ie, the black bamboo (Awi Wulung), but some are made from bamboo White (Awi Temen).

Calunga understand that as a musical instrument and the art of long-term performance. There are two types of known Sundanese Calung, namely Calung Rantay(chain model) and Calunga Jinjing (portable model).

Calunga Rantay
Rantay leaves Calung agreed with the tube comes with a strip of hibiscus in Aline highest to lowest, of 7 or more pieces of bamboo. Composition of the device there is a line, and there are also two (row and large model or as little information Calung Rincik). What just played Calung Rantay hit with both hands, he sat down below the knee, Calung usually tied to a tree or building) a cabin (Calung Rantay Banjaran city of Bandung.

Calung Jingjing
The rows of bamboo Calung lines joined by a small piece of bamboo. Calung Jinjing consist of four or five parts of the tubes as Calunga Kingking (consisting of 12 bamboo pipes), Calung Panep (5 / 3 and 2 bamboo tubes), jongjrong Calung (5 / 3 and 2 bamboo tubes) and barking Calung (2 bamboo tubes). Calung integrity of its development until today did not use a single and two Calung Kingking Calung panempas barking without Calung Jongrong a way to communicate with his right hand and asked to play his left hand on the instrument to undercut undesired operation.

National Monuments of MONAS, Jakarta

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Tue, 6 Oct 2009 20:34:00 +0800

Monument of National (MONAS) is located in Monument Square, Central Jakarta, is one of the memorial erected to commemorate the resistance and the Indonesian people's struggle against the Dutch colonialists. Also, adding poles and aims to preserve the memory of the Indonesian national struggle for independence during the 1945 revolution, to terbangkitnya inspiration and patriotism of this generation and the next moment.

In its development, the field has five times Monas renaming the Gambir Field, Field Ikada, Merdeka Square, National Monument Square and Monument Park. Around the monument there are gardens, two ponds and some open field where the exercise.

The memorial forms of this one is very unique. Obeliks stone marble yoni phallus-shaped symbol is the high fertility of 132 m. National Monument at the top there is the cup-shaped supporting bronze torches weighing 14.5 tons and 35kg gold coated. Or torch flame is a symbol of struggle of the Indonesian people who want to achieve independence.

The parking area of the peak with 11 × 11m can accommodate as many as 50 guests. From the top of the monument Monas courtyard, visitors can enjoy spectacular views across the city Jakarta. Southerly direction with a strong standing in the distance Mount Salak in Bogor regency, West Java, stretching north sea with small islands scattered. When turned to the West extends the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is visible every time the plane took off

The Great Architecture of Gedung Sate, Bandung

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Tue, 6 Oct 2009 20:22:00 +0800

Gedung Sate is one of the attractions of the destination in the city of Bandung. Special foreign tourists visited many of these because they are aware of emotional attachment and history of this building. The relevance of this history of emotions and feel more complete when climbing the steps one by one, as for the tower Gedung Sate is available. There are 6 steps that must be made by each of the 10 steps that need to be passed up.
Gedung Sate beauty has surrounded a well-tended garden, was not surprised when the park is preferred by people of Bandung, the national and foreign tourists. The beauty of the park is often used as a family business bernuansakan, shooting a music video artists local and national artists, the situation of family photos or a photo of himself and even wedding photography.

The weekday special environment the Sate House lawn decisions are made, where people relax more, enjoy outdoor seating or light exercise in the city of Bandung.

Gedung Sate confrontation with the government buildings (Capitol Building) in many of the nation's capital does not seem excessive. The equation is all built in the middle of the park with a magnificent central tower. In particular with regard to the location of the structure and landscape Satay relatively similar to the White House in Washington, DC, USA. Gedung Sate can only say, "The White House" was the city of Bandung.

The Beautiful Smoky At Sari Ater Hot Spring

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:57:00 +0800

Sari Ater Hot Spring is a nice park with small natural pools in which we can sit or swim, located around 35 km nothern Bandung city in West Java. The streams and pools are fed by warm mineral springs which are produced by the heat from nearby volcanoes. There is one water fall in Sari Ater Hot Spring where you can hit it up your whole body for hours. About 30 minutes from Tangkuban Perahu crater. It is pretty little place in the middle of huge tea estate. Its main attraction is the Sari Ater Hot Spring Resort; the pools are probably the best of all the hot springs around Bandung, West Java. We can enjoy swimming in warm sulfurous water pools that can heal rheumatism and skin problems.

Here we can swim in warm mineral water pools, good for healing skin problems. Sariater hot spring is one stop place for entertainment and relaxation. Located in Lembang, a green, lush place. The water contains iodium and sulfur, well for curing skin ailments and rheumatism. Equipped with tennis courts, restaurants, and camping area, Sariater is a good way to retreat from every day's life. The water temperatur of 450 C cools down to 400 C - 420 C, after is allowed to flow through the pipes of the bathrooms in the hotels.

The village of Ciater is well know for its natural hot spring,
the source of sulphuric water which is reputable for its efficacy to cure various disease like paralysis, remathism, nerve and bone diseases and other skin diseases under consultation and supervision of doctor specialist. The water shich flows through the river of 2.000 meters long becomes cold and is used by the people in the community to irrigated their rice fields. It is said that this water helps to improve the quality of harvest.

The water temperatur of 45⁰ C cools down to 40⁰ C - 42⁰ C, after is allowed to flow through the pipes of the bathrooms in the hotels. The village of Ciater is well know for its natural hot spring, the source of sulphuric water which is reputable for its efficacy to cure various disease like paralysis, remathism, nerve and bone diseases and other skin diseases under consultation and supervision of doctor specialist. The water shich flows through the river of 2.000 meters long becomes cold and is used by the people in the community to irrigated their rice fields. It is said that this water helps to improve the quality of harvest.

Ancient Art At Leang Leang Cave

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Mon, 5 Oct 2009 11:28:00 +0800

Famous cave paintings from the Stone Age have been showed in Southern America and center European counties. The artists captured the images of the beasts by firstly outlining the contours of their bodies, and then adding points than at the end filling in the shapes with shades of ocher and red. They also succeeded in working with contrasts between light and shadow.

In the southern part of Sulawes some of the oldest art has been foundi, once known as the Celebes. The island that lies within the region, Wallacea, a region of deep water and islands separating the continental shelves of Australia and Asia, is specific in that no land bridge ever connected it to the Asian continent during the last ice age.

Against this background, the caves in South Sulawesi stand out as the place where the remains of Neolithic man have been found. The caves known as the Leang-Leang caves, named after the village in which they are located, are just a few of the 55 caves in the spectacular limestone mountains of South Sulawesi amid shallow lakes, waterfalls, and exotic flora and fauna. Artefacts and shell-fish found in these abris souz roche denote the place as having been used for both sacred and profane purposes.
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Images of human hands, suggesting movement to ward off evil or danger from approaching or entering the cave, are seen on many of the cave walls. As well, the babir-usa, hunted until well into the 20th century, is also depicted on the walls of the caves.

The handprints were made by blowing red haematite pigment over a hand placed flat on a surface. Red was symbolic of life and blood, and was used for magical purposes. Most of the time, the prints were of whole hands, sometimes complete with the upper limbs of the human body. When hands lacking a finger or two are shown, they indicate the death of family members, and at the same time warn the evil spirits to back off.

The babirusa (”pig-deer” or “hog-deer” with long legs and tusks which curve upwards) is another theme that covers the walls. Also colored in a brownish red, the deer is depicted with an arrow in its heart. Offshoots of this habit still live on in what is usually considered black magic.

(All Pic. Source from www.atvisit.com)

Oceanarium of Gelanggang Samudra - Ancol, Jakarta

noreply@blogger.com (Dede Rohman) — Thu, 1 Oct 2009 15:07:00 +0800

Want to go on holiday with your family this weekend? Try to visit the Gelanggang Samudra at Ancol beach area, Jakarta. Here are the children can see a variety of funny animal behavior trained. Land animals such as beaver, sun bears and hippos, as well as marine animals like sea lions, dolphins and white whales to entertain their children with a variety of interesting attractions. Besides a 4-dimensional show can make a different experience for you and your child.

Ancol Ocean arena is a oseanarium or oceanarium. Oseanarium a marine mammal park and other sea creatures. In addition to enjoying recreation with family, here you will find a variety of interesting knowledge about marine mammals such as dolphins, whales, sea lions and other marine animals. Ancol Ocean arena is also a means of marine wildlife conservation.

There are 4 main vehicle contained in the Arena Samudra, Ancol. First, is the vehicle for various Animal shows, Sea Lion show vehicle, vehicle performance and Dolphin White Whale, and the vehicle Cinema 4D or 4D Theater. Within 1 day there was 3 times the performance for each vehicle, or on holidays will be added the number of performances for each vehicle. In order not to miss, you can see at a show in front of the vehicle. When finished watching one show, the officer will advise you to watch the next perunjukan. If you want to watch all the performances, you should follow these instructions so that you are not left behind and had to wait longer.