Wayang Golek is a traditional art that Sundanese puppet show puppet made ​​of wood, which is very popular especially in the area of ​​the Land of Pasundan, Regional distribution stretching from Cirebon in the east to the west Banten region, even in areas bordering Central Java, West Java often demonstrated performances of Wayang Golek. 

As puppet general storyline, the puppet show also usually have a good play-play and carangan strain. The story line can be drawn from folklore such as the spread of Islam by Walangsungsang and Rara Santang or sourced from the epic of Ramayana and Mahabharata stories using Sundanese language Sundanese gamelan accompaniment (salendro), which consists of two saron, a howl, a selentem , the boning device, the device boning rincik, one kenong device, a pair of gongs (kempul and goong), coupled with a set of drums (a drum and three kulanter Goon), xylophone and fiddle. 

In the puppet show, the play is usually performed carangan. Only occasionally performed the play strains. This seemed to be a measure of intelligence carangan puppeteers create a nice and interesting. Some famous puppeteer puppet show them Tarkim, RU Partasuanda, Abeng Sunarya, Either Tirayana, Apek, Asep Sunandar Sunarya, Cecelia Supriya, ki mastermind Iskandar etc. IIN revelation. Pengadegan pattern wayang golek is as follows; 

Tatalu, puppeteer and sinden up stage, gising jejer / kawit, murwa, nyandra, mysticism / kakawen, and biantara; 

Unjal round, paseban, and bebegalan 

Nagara Sejen 

Patepah 

war failed 

Panakawan / goro-goro 

flower of war 

war racket 

Tutug 

One of the puppets function in society is ngaruat (ruwat), ie cleaning of accidents (distress). Some people who diruwat (Sukerta), among others: 

Wunggal (single child) 

Bugang bear (a sister whose brother died) 

Suramba (four sons) 

Surambi (four daughters) 

Pandavas (five sons) 

Pandawi (five daughters) 

Talaga Date Kausak (a son dihapit daughter) 

Ocean hapit Sindang (a daughter dihapit two sons), and so on. 

At the initial appearance, the wooden puppet art was born and flourished in coastal areas north of the island of Java in the early 17th century where the oldest Muslim kingdoms in Java grows there, using Sundanese language in the dialogue. According to legends, Sunan Kudus using this form of wayang golek beginning to spread Islam in the society. 

Sundanese art puppet show is expected to start growing in West Java during the expansion of the Sultanate of Mataram in the 17th century, despite the fact that some of the cultural heritage of Hindu influence still survives in a few places in West Java as the former territory of the Kingdom of Sunda Pajajaran. Grip and the way the story according to the wayang golek puppet version of Java, especially puppet prototype story (Ramayana and Mahabharata), although there are some differences, misalmya in naming figures punakawan known in Sundanese version. The Javanese wooden puppet art can now be found as a contemporary form in the territory of the Holy Menak Puppet and Puppet smacking in Cirebon region, although its popularity is not as big wayang golek in the region Priangan. 

Performing arts wayang golek started getting its present form around the 19th century. When the art is the art of wayang golek theater dipagelarkan people in rural or urban residency. In addition to functioning as a complement to the ceremony salvation or ruwatan, wayang golek art show also become a spectacle and entertainment in a particular event. 

Since the 1920s, during a puppet show accompanied by sinden. Popularity sinden at that time was so high that beat the popularity puppeteer wayang golek itself, especially when his time Upit Sarimanah and Titim Patimah circa 1960s. 

Puppet show is currently more dominant as folk performing arts, which have functions relevant to the environmental community needs, both spiritual and material needs. It thus can be seen from some of the activities in the community such as when there is a celebration, a celebration either (party festivity) in order circumcisions, weddings and other diriingi sometimes with a puppet show. 

Now in addition to the performing arts as a form of puppet theater, wayang golek crafts are also often used as souvenirs by the tourists. wayang golek characters commonly used as a souvenir craft objects are figures of Rama and Shinta couples, famous puppet characters like Arjuna, Heroine, and Krishna, as well as figures such as Semar and Cepot Punakawan. This wayang golek craft used as decoration, decoration or interior ornament. As in modern times after the creation Puppet show has begun to be developed by the young puppet craftsmen, who still does not eliminate the grip of Puppet show purwa, in ataranya there pengarajin Cloudy Medal, Evolution Wayang Golek, Wayang Indonesia Caraka (CWI) and others . 

The development of a wayang golek on the 19th century to the 20th century can not be separated from the puppeteer who continue to develop this traditional art, one of which Ki H. Asep Sunandar Sunarya that has been delivering innovation to the wayang golek in order to keep abreast of the times, one of the creativity that is the Cepot where he is now in the hands of wayang golek is not only art that says old school, but the traditional art that must be developed in this modern era.

South Sulawesi is one province in Indonesia which has many famous traditional food in Indonesia and we will be present in the list of 10 most delicious traditional food in South Sulawesi 

1. Bassang

Bassang is a typical food of South Sulawesi. Food is kind of porridge made from corn pulut (glutinous corn), wheat flour, water, sugar and salt. Bassang better served in hot conditions and were given sugar to taste when served. 

2. Pisang Ijo 

Ice Pisang Ijo or green bananas, is a kind of typical food in South Sulawesi, especially in the city of Makassar, which is made from green bananas as the main ingredient. A green banana banana wrapped in flour dough that is green and how to cook it with steaming in a steamer. Colored flour made ​​from flour, water, green dye or water leaves the water and pandan leaves suji. 

3. Coto 

Coto Makassar or Coto Mangkasara is a traditional food of Makassar, South Sulawesi. The food is made from offal (entrails) beef simmered in a long time. Mixed offal stew beef is then sliced ​​and seasoned with special spices blended. Coto served in a bowl and eaten with ketupat and "burasa". Currently Coto Mangkasara already spread to various regions in Indonesia, starting at roadside stalls to restaurants. And is planned to start in November 2008 Coto Makassar will be one of the menus on Garuda Indonesia domestic flights to and from Makassar. Here are some names Coto Makassar in Makassar 

a.Coto Nusantara 

b.Coto Bawakaraeng 

c.Toll Coto Nusantara dg.Oyo 

d.Coto Excited 

4. Sop Saudara 

Sop Saudara is a typical dish from South Sulawesi a fry dish with beef base material is usually served with supplementary materials such as vermicelli, potato patties, beef offal (eg, pulmonary fried), and is commonly eaten eggs rebus.Masakan along with white rice and fish cake (milkfish) fuel. 

Pallubasa is a traditional food of Makassar, South Sulawesi. As Coto Mangkasara (Coto Makassar), Pallubasa also made ​​from offal (the contents of the stomach) of cattle or buffalo. The cooking process was almost the same as the Coto Makassar, the offal boiled in a long time. Once cooked, the meat offal coupled with sliced, then put / served in a bowl. 

What distinguishes the Coto Makassar is specially formulated marinade. Then if Coto Makassar eaten with ketupat, while Pallubasa eaten with white rice. 

6. Sop Konro 

Konro soup is a dish typical Indonesian beef rib soup from Bugis and Makassar tradition. This soup is usually made ​​with beef ribs or beef. Fry dishes blackish brown color is usually eaten with a small diamond that is cut first. The dark color comes from the fruit of which is beef stew with black. Marinade relatively "strong" due to the use of coriander. 

Konro original fry cooked in soup form rich spices, but now there is a variation of the so-called dry "fuel Konro" ie beef ribs grilled with spices typical konro. 

7. Pallubutung 

Pallu Butung is the typical food of South Sulawesi, food is often used as food for iftar in Ramadan while. Pallu Butung is almost similar to the Banana Ijo. 

Pallu Butung is made from a mixture of rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, pandan leaf, vanilla and salt until cooked and then condensed. then inserted pieces of plantains are ripe and stir well. Pallu Butung can be served warm, also can be served cold by adding grated ice on it. Pallu Butung can also add a little syrup to add color and sweetness. 

8. Kapurung 

Kapurung is one of the traditional food in South Sulawesi, Luwu local communities in particular (Palopo, Luwu, North Luwu, Luwu Timur) Food is made from cider or corn starch. In an area known as the Moluccas Papeda. Kapurung cooked with a mixture of fish or chicken and various vegetables. Although traditional food, Kapurung became popular. In addition to the stalls are found in particular in Makassar also has entered into several restaurants, coupled with the Luwu own food modern.Di Kapurung name 'is often also called Pugalu. 

9. Barongko 

Barongko the Bugis-Makassar typical food made ​​from mashed bananas, eggs, milk, sugar, and salt. Then wrapped in banana leaves and then steamed. If it is cooked, put in the refrigerator. 

Previously, barongko served as dessert for the king Bugis. It is also often served at traditional events such as circumcision, marriage, thanksgiving and so forth. Until kinipun barongko still commonly served during traditional parties. 

To make this barongko be done by people who are already experienced. With the aim to maintain the quality of taste and delicacy typical of barongko. That's why barongko not easily found in the market. 

10. Baroncong 

Baroncong pronounced [baróncoŋ] is the name of a traditional cake from Makassar, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. This type of cake has a savory taste, shaped like an arc or semi-circle, or similar to Cake pukis. The ingredients of this cake are flour, sugar, grated coconut and aroma flavor enhancer. This cake is baked in a mold and fire coming from firewood. The other name of this cake is Guroncong or Buroncong in Bugis language version.

Sunrise for some people, especially travelers, became a target when visiting an area. Charm and exoticism in the early morning sunlight is a magnet for enthusiasts nan riveting adventure.

In Indonesia, many favorite places to watch the sunrise. Of course we know the name of Mount Penanjakan in East Java as the best location to see the sunrise while seeing the beauty of the three other mountain, Semeru, Bromo, Batok and.

But guess who, it turns out in the tourist area of ​​Borobudur in Central Java was, we not only can enjoy the splendor of the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, but also can enjoy another tour, sunrise hunting.

During this time, tourists, especially local, when visiting the area Borobudur temple only after the peak as a primary goal.

In fact, there are other locations that are not less interesting and exotic. That Punthuk Setumbu, one of the best view point to watch the sunrise from Borobudur area.

Punthuk Setumbu is a hill about 400 meters altitude in the north-west of the Borobudur Temple. Kerahan precisely located in the hamlet, village Karangrejo, District of Borobudur, Magelang regency, Central Java.

From above this altitude, travelers can see the splendor of the morning sun emerging from behind Mount Merapi and Merbabu.Tak just that.

From Punthuk Setumbu, visitors got a bonus beautiful scenery as Borobudur temple located on land above the clouds.

Peak in Punthuk Setumbu a courtyard that extends 200 yards northward Selatan.Di edges given a fence of bamboo as a barrier.

This is as a form of safety for visitors, as part of a valley or ravine front.

To reach the location of this sunrise view point, from Borobudur area could use some of the entrance to the village Kerahan.

From the direction of the terminal in Hamlet Janan Borobudur, Borobudur Village, Borobudur temple gate or door, visitors can pass through road on the edge of the temple complex that leads to the South, then head west to the village of Karangrejo.

It could also be from the main road Borobudur-Salaman, go to Jalan Borobudur Brongsongan pass Dura, a luxury hotel. Then turn right towards the village Kerahan.

Various means of transportation can be used. If set off in groups, it is more convenient to use a personal vehicle or a rental car from the hotel.

Can also use the services of motorcycles, even bicycles. A number of visitors from abroad many cycling dawn toward this Setumbu Punthuk.

From the parking lot to the location of the court Punthuk vehicles only took fifteen minutes on foot. Comfortable path, as most already walled.

At the summit, there are a few huts as a place to unwind. To go to this location, every visitor levy charged at Rp 15,000.

According to Hashim, Karangrejo village community leaders, this new sunrise popular tourist about 4 or five years ago. Initially in 2004, a citizen, who find a location Suparno Punthuk Setumbu was very beautiful to watch the sunrise.

From there, the youth and the government began to organize village location with self-generated funds and government aid.

The footpath that was once ground, start the wall, a ladder stile. Parking management also involves local youth, thus opening up new job opportunities for them.

"Yes, if a typical day there are at least 100 to 200 people up to this Setumbu Punthuk. Mostly foreigners so hotel guests., But during Eid as now or school holidays, more banyaklagi. This court can accommodate approximately 1,000 visitors, only certain jostling, "said Hashim.

Well, if you had the opportunity to travel to Borobudur, a time to enjoy other attractions, such as these Setumbu Punthuk. Surely you got a fun and exciting experience. (Machmud MUBAROK)

Ugimba Tourism Village in Intan Jaya district, Papua province inaugurated a tourist village and peak Carstensz as leading destinations Papua.

It is set by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Parekraf, Mari Pangestu, at Sapta Pesona building, Jakarta on 23 September 2014, when the signing was witnessed by the Regent inscription Intan Jaya, Natalis Tabuni, customary chiefs and representatives from Papua.

According to Mari, determination Ugimba village as a tourist village in addition as community empowerment, also serves to maintain nature conservation around the summit Carstensz mountain peak known tropical regions, but have eternal snow.

Carstensz Pyramid becomes one of the five mountain in the world who has always dreamed of by mountain climbers to conquer the world.

Former Papua Police Chief, Inspector General of Police Tito Karnavian said, the only safe path, from the village of Ugimba in Intan Jaya district. The village does not have a base OPM (Free Papua Movement). (Read: Mapala UI Open New Path to Peak TRIKORA, Papua)

"There are three climbing routes. First of Ilaga in Puncak Jaya regency, but not safe. And the lion in Timika but also unsafe," he said.

Strip Ugimba opinion, the safest path and ideal. "The tribes there is no incorporated in OPM or separatist groups. Most ideal path to climb Carstensz Peak," said Tito is now drawn to the Police Headquarters this.

According to Tito, the security issues about OPM and separatist groups could be removed by tourism. If tourism around the Carstensz Peak area develops, the more easily and many local or foreign tourists who come, as well as increased levels of local economies.

Meanwhile, the owner of the tour operator Adventure Carstensz, Maximus Tipagau Papuans say, a lot of interesting things in Carstenz.

Like, Nabe inverted river that empties into Carstensz Peak, three salt springs, the eternal snow on its peak, six types of ducks in height 4,800 meters above sea level, then there is a similar fauna koala but it has a long tail.

According to the travel agent, there are travelers who choose Carstensz 300. "It could even reach a thousand people., But often there is a travel warning from the embassy, so much to cancel the visit," said Maximus.

Maximus said, among many outstanding negative assumptions, many travelers are satisfied with the beauty of nature.

»What makes us happy when they settle to the top, and which bring direct satellite record video, photos and make posts and deployed directly on the internet. They prove themselves that Carstensz safe, "he said.

It is big enough to Carstensz costs. It costs 10,000 to 11,000 dollars to get there.

EVIETA FADJAR

Sympathizers of the Islamic Defenders Front, Hussein, allegedly harassing initials P Tempo journalist who was covering rallies Islamic organization in front of the House of Representatives of Jakarta. In the midst of a crowd of protestors, sympathizers that holds the waist P. "I held waist from behind," said P, Wednesday, September 24, 2014.

P said it happened when he was covering a speech delivered by one of the coordinators. Position P that uses a bag on the front side 

made him realize there are two hands holding her waist. Suddenly he turned around and saw a man wearing a striped black and white shirt standing right behind him. (Read: FPI Ask Ahok Keep Mouth) 

P directly asked about the meaning of the man. Without answering the question P, Hussein argued that P prevents it when they want to greet a habib located near P. 

Feud both invited crowd. After being bombarded, says P, Hussein claimed to want to hold the man who stands behind the P. Later revealed that Habib Muhammad Ali is was Khaththath from Muslim Forum. "Hussein said, he actually holds a father next to me," said P. (Read: Tomorrow protested FPI, Ahok: I already Usual) 

P said the feud was finally stopped by a plainclothes policeman. Police were asked to leave the location P to cool down and prevent the same incident happen. "Police dispersed the crowd," said P....

In the midst of a restaurant with a modern feel as well as serving international menu, the restaurant with the feel and menu Betawi increasingly difficult to find. One special Betawi restaurant that still survive until today was tamarind H. Matalih vegetable stalls.

Not many people know about the existence of the island Paninsula located at the tip of Nusa Dua area. The island is also the result of pengurugan or reclamation. To go to the beach Paninsula attraction we have to go to the area of ​​the Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) Nusa Dua. For those who drive a four-wheel, of course, have to pass through several security posts.

So what makes this island so stunning and are excellent for travelers who stay at BTDC area? Besides plains flanked by two beaches, in the region there is also a very impressive Blow Water. They say this place is very thick with magical and keangkerannya, but still crowded.

Yet according to local residents, many who became victims of the blast wave from Water Blow this. Is this true?

From Denpasar to go to Paninsula Island neighborhood, it took about 1 hour 30 minutes with a four-wheel drive. Understandably addition we will be stuck in traffic in the area confusing because there are gods Ruci Underpass project also reaching 18 km distance.

Arriving at the gate Nusa Dua BTDC area, after checked by security when we have to the fountain roundabout turn right heading towards Shopping Center. Right at the corner tip Shopping Center area, we can see the writing direction toward Paninsula. More or less than this curve towards the region Paninsula only takes five minutes.

As I entered the gate, again we will be checked by security. Because if not, then the pole cover will not be opened by the duty officer. Incidentally merdeka.com using two-wheeled vehicles on the way to the island escorted by one of the public relations staff BTDC, Mr. Tinong name. "Soon we arrived and saw the mascot Paninsula, statues of Krishna and Arjuna," said Mr. Tinong while spurring the gas motor.

When we crossed the path of a width of not more than 10 meters. On the right and left, we will see waves so hard. Well, the road is flanked by two beaches.

"This is Paninsula, the southern tip of Nusa Dua," says Mr. Tinong.

Not much has been said, we directly trace the path to the area of ​​Water Blow. Only about 100 meters, had heard a few shouts of teenagers enjoying the enormity of the brunt of the south coast waves that burst upward.

"In this place so many have fallen, even some that get dragged to the incident died from falling off a cliff," the story Tinong pack.

Merdeka.com was listening to the magical story of Mr. Tinong while watching the creepy forms of blast waves when it soared to the top. "If the evening, the entrance gate is sometimes closed sir. Was when the waves are big, because the eruption can be devastating., But if the water is calm, the sound often heard the roar of sound waves below," said Mr. Tinong convincing.

Source: Merdeka.com

 

Jayapura: bark painting. One of the most appealing souvenirs for tourists or anyone who visited Jayapura. Because local cultural motif paintings that appear on the leaflet gummy beech bark (ficus), which locals call the tree 'Khobouw', is indeed second to none in the world.

To get this bark painting, can be bought in the village of Great Asei, which is located in Jayapura, Papua. The price varies from $ 50 thousand to millions of dollars depending on the size and motif paintings. Great Asei village, which is located on an island with a population of around 75 heads of families, have a tradition of painting on the strong bark from the old to the children.

The tradition of painting on bark has been started since the 1600s. This tradition had become extinct with the times. The bark is the completeness of life as a fashion in our language is called malo. As a result of switching to a base material of clothing and other textile fabrics, the paintings on bark is also beginning to live, "said one of the bark painters from the village of Great Asei named Corry Ohee, when met at Kampung Asei Great, Thursday, September 11, 2014.

But in 1975, Corry says, native Papuan anthropologist Arnold Ap and Danielo Constantino Ayamiseba move back tradition to carve or paint the bark, the original carving Asei Tribe. Until now, the tradition continued. In fact, wood painting was introduced to foreign countries, such as in some countries in Europe.

According to Corry, a number of original paintings belonging bark Asei Tribes are kept in a number of major museums in mainland Europe. One of the national culture of Europe, Prof. Jac Hoogerbruge, collecting photographs of these paintings in a number of European countries and make a book about painting the bark.

Bark paintings made ​​from beech bark sap, such as banyan trees, breadfruit trees, and jackfruit tree is unique. The process of processing up to be the way the bark, bark of trees felled thin skinned, then crushed, washed and dried in the sun to dry. After that it can be used to paint or carve.

Several motifs are usually painted bark of local residents, the nuanced motive natural resources, local knowledge, and the circumstances around the neighborhood residents. »But each painting has a meaning that is generated for the sustainability of life of local residents," he said.

But according to Corry, there are several motifs that are required and commonly used by people in the painting in the bark, the motive Yoniki. This motif is a symbol of the greatness and majesty of a king or Ondofolo indigenous population in Sentani. Yoniki is the highest motive for the entire Ondofolo in Sentani.

Other motives, Corry said, there is such Fouw. Fouw symbolizes the bond with the family and usually are round. »Then there is also a motive Aye-Mehele, Iuwga, Kino, O Mane-Mane, Rasyin Rale, Kheleuw, Khaley, and Kheyka," he said.

While the basic or dominant colors contained in the bark painting it black color is produced from soot or charcoal and charcoal pot, then the resulting white colors of lime for betel nut, and the resulting red color of red limestone. Each of these colors can then be mixed with other materials, such as breadfruit tree sap, water and coconut oil, "he said.

Due to increasing demand and the number of tourists to this village, this time the colors were sometimes replaced with synthetic paint. But if there is demand for bark paintings using original dye materials, local residents can we provide but the price will vary with synthetic dyes.

CUNDING LEVI

Lumajang - Hill with a height of 2,900 meters above sea level, aka B-29 into a leading tourist destination Lumajang, East Java. From the top of the B-29's, tourists can see the view of sand and sea of ​​Mount Bromo from different angles.

B-29 is located in Argosari, District Senduro, Lumajang. "B-29 became the mainstay attractions Lumajang since two years ago," said Head of Tourism, Art and Culture Lumajang distress Sudarmanto Tempo, Saturday, September 20 2014 Various methods are used to promote B-29. (Read: Beware Requested Climber Semeru Dew Upas)

Of introducing these attractions at any event in East Java event to put a picture of a view of the sea of ​​sand Bromo taken from a B-29 in a number of hotels in East Java.

"A number of hotels in Malang, Probolinggo, Banyuwangi and Surabaya already framed landscape photo sand sea of ​​Mount Bromo area," he said. In a number of hotels in Lumajang even ready to take tourists. (Read: Disaster-Prone Areas Fitted Warning Signs)

Said emergency access to the B-29 at this time is also sufficient. "From the District Senduro to Argosari is paved," he said. While Argosari towards B-29 can be reached by motorcycle taxi. Tourism activity in the B-29 also began bergeliat. Almost every holiday, hundreds of people visit these attractions. B-29 into the area of ​​Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park....

One year after the tragedy semanggi II, On 24 September 1999, for the umpteenth time soldiers committing acts of violence against a student.

At that time, the insistence by the transitional government to issue a Management Act of the State of Emergency (CLA Act​​) which according to a lot of the material was given permission to the military to make the state of the country in the interests of the military. Hence, a large number of students moving in together to oppose the enactment of the Law of PKB.

Students from the University of Indonesia, Yun Hap dead with a gunshot wound in front of the University of Atma Jaya.Selain in Jakarta, the CLA Act ​​action rejection is also falling victims in Lampung and Palembang. On the 28 September 1999 tragedy Lampung, Lampung University 2 students, Muhammad Yusuf and Saidatul Fitriah Rizal, was shot dead in front of Koramil Kedaton. In Palembang, October 5, 1999, Meyer ardiansyah (IBA University Palembang) died from punctured in front of the Military Command Headquarters II / Sriwijaya.

Hope cases of Trisakti and Semanggi I and II to hold ad hoc tribunals for the unscrupulous bloody tragedy certainly fail to materialize. Consultative Body (Bamus) House of Representatives on March 6, 2007 re-vetoed the recommendation. Such decision making human rights court proposal foundered, because there will never be ratified in a plenary session. Verdict rejection of Bamus it is the second time. Bamus previously been rejected, but at the level of the House of Representatives decided to rapim returned to Bamus. The results re-Bamus meeting again rejected. Therefore, the proposal would almost certainly constitute a recommendation of Commission III was not discussed again.