The meaning behind the barong dance

Indeed the island to save a myriad of unique art, culture and traditions are still adhered to and implemented to date. Not only to maintain their cultural roots, but also as an entertainer travelers who traveled to the island of Bali. Many attractions including dance art that has a positive purpose and philosophy behind the dynamism of motion. One of them is the Barong Dance. Dances derived from pre-Hindu culture treasures illustrate the struggle between good and evil.

In the Barong Dance, Barong virtues represented in the play, in which a dancer with a four-legged animal costumes. While sleaze played by Rangda, a creepy figure with fangs in his mouth. Both fight while dancing to the music of traditional Bali.

Barong figures in these dances is quite central. The costumes were interesting because it comes with a variety of festive trinkets. Barong itself is described as being a combination lions, tigers and bulls. In barong body decorated with ornaments of leather, pieces of mirror glass and equipped with feathers made from pandanus fiber. Prominent barong also played by two dancers at a time.

In addition to playing pre-Hindu stories, there are also several other supporting characters like the monkey who is a friend of Barong, Dewi Kunti, Sahadev and followers of Rangda. Although dance is about the struggle between evil and evil, this dance contains elements of comedy are inserted in the middle of the show. This was reflected in some movements of the Barong and apes that invites laughter.

Barong Dance is still an element of Balinese culture is very strong especially at the things mystical. In making barong costumes, materials derived from wood are considered sacred. Besides the sidelines of the dance is also interspersed Keris Dance scene often shown like a dagger menusukan Debus performances of Banten. It is therefore not only a cultural dance, Barong dance is also very sacred by the Balinese.

Like the arts and cultural heritage of Indonesia, behind the uniqueness and beauty barong dance has meaning and profound virtue. The message that evil will always triumph against evil reflected clearly through victory Barong against Rangda. It is also in line with the values ​​inherited by their ancestors and predecessors nation.

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Renggong horse, dancing horse when Ronggeng

Maybe we are familiar from abroad watch the circus that uses animals as the main star. But you know in Indonesia action "circus" is the traditional use of animals there are already more than 100 years ago?. Precisely in the city of Sumedang, West Java, we can see the horse - a horse trained to dance and even martial arts compete with traditional musical accompaniment like a circus show. The show was known for its arts Renggong horse.

Art is already known since the 1880's in the village Cikurubuk, Fruit District Two, District Sumedang. Formerly known as the art is a means Igel horse horse dancing, but now art is better known as a horse Renggong. The word Renggong a metathesis from the word "dancer" is kamonesan or dancing skills to the music.

The history of art is inseparable from character named Sipan are trying to train his horses, named the Cengek and the Dengkek to follow the movement wants. After a few months of training he managed to train the horse to be able to "dance" accompanied by music.

Its success was later discovered by Prince Aria Atmadja Surya, who was serving as regent Sumedang. The Regents then ordered Sipan to train horses imported directly from the island of Sumbawa. From there then art is increasingly recognized and developed not only in Sumedang, but then developed also in the surrounding area.

Art is usually played at the circumcision of children. Children who have to wear makeup or wear traditional Sundanese wayang placed to the horse Renggong which is also decorated with various accessories colors - iridescent. Then, to the accompaniment of horses Renggong tetabuhan sunda troupe perform procession around the village.

In the group in addition to the horse and rider is usually composed of the trigger (group leader), some players waditra (tetabuhan), singers, some of fighter and enlivened also by members of the community who come to dance together. In the procession, usually the fighter in action with horses Renggong presents an attractive movements such as the movement of "fight" between horse with fighters.

In the development of not only horses Renggong circumcisions performed in the show, now the arts that has become typical of Sumedang is also commonly performed in a grand welcoming ceremony guests, Independence Day parades and other events.

To preserve this art Sumedang local festival held annually Renggong horse. Renggong horse festival was attended by dozens of arts groups from all corners of Sumedang even from outside Sumedang. With the implementation of this festival is expected to increase the quality of Renggong horse show, both in terms of creative dance moves, waditra, accessories used, compactness and so on so that art has become one of the tourist icons of West Java is increasingly growing.

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Weapons of chopsticks Dayak Hunt at a Time of War

Chopsticks are one of the weapons used by the Dayak. In addition to hunting, chopsticks into a tool of war. Terms of use chopsticks or sipet has its own advantages as it can be used as a long-range weapon and not destroy nature because natural ingredients making. And one of the advantages of chopsticks or sipet has shot accuracy can reach 218 yards or about 200 meters.

Judging from the shape of chopsticks, chopsticks have a spherical shape and has a length of between 1.5 to 2 meters, about 2-3 inches in diameter. At the end of the chopsticks are processed shoot targets such as small shells like a diamond the size of 3-5 inches. At the center of the hole in the place masuknyadamek chopsticks (chopsticks kids). At the top of the chopsticks rather shoot targets on the front mounted a spear or sangkoh (in Dayak). Sangkoh stone mountain and tied with woven uei (rattan).

Type of wood commonly used to make wooden chopsticks are generally looking, ironwood or tabalien, plepek wood, and wood resak. Not to forget also Tamiang or lamiang, a type of bamboo that is small, segmented long, hard, and contain toxins. Not everyone has the expertise in making chopsticks or sipet. On the island of Borneo alone only a few tribes who have expertise in the manufacture of chopsticks, the Ot Danum Dayak tribe, Punan, Apu Kayan, Bahau, Spot, and Dayak tribes Sand.

In the process of making chopsticks or sipet done in two ways, first hand skill of the maker. The second way, is to use the power of nature by harnessing the power of the water flow cascade is made into a kind of grinding mill rice. The selling price of chopsticks or sipet determined by customary law, that is equal to or due halamaung Jipen ije taheta.
According to the beliefs or sipet chopsticks Dayak tribe should not be used to kill people. Chopsticks or sipet only be used for daily use, such as hunting. Sipet or abstinence is not allowed to be trampled let alone cut with a machete because if it is done in contravention of customary law, which could lead to the perpetrators will be prosecuted in a traditional meeting.

In colonial times of yore in Borneo, Dutch soldiers armed with rifles with cutting-edge technology of the day, while the Dayak warriors generally rely chopsticks. However, the Dutch soldiers were far more than the fear of children chopsticks Dayak warriors hit by bullets. That makes undaunted the colonists was poisoned child chopsticks. Before leaving to the battlefield, soldiers Dayak smearing eyes chopsticks with wormwood tree or tree sap iren. In silence, they shot an action called damek chopsticks.

Without knowing where his opponent, suddenly one Dutch soldier collapsed, making the rest of his colleagues who are still alive scuttled. Even if had responded with gunfire, the impact of hot lead was far disproportionate to the enormity of the children chopsticks toxic.

Less than five minutes after the child chopsticks stuck on any body part, the Dutch soldiers were initially seizure-awning will die. In fact, it could be in a matter of seconds they were lifeless. Meanwhile, if the Dayak soldiers shot and not the important part, live bullets removed. Having cared for a few weeks, they were ready to fight back. Country boy Dayak struggle against the Dutch colonialists apparently no less heroic fighter who allegedly used the stakes to memerdekan country Indonesia. Chopsticks become one of the typical weapon that can be part of history is not forgotten. So this time, skill menyumpit become a popular sport in the Kalimantan region.

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Temple In Hokiong

Starting from the demands of quality of life, better yet, a group of Chinese from Fujian Province - China, migrated across the ocean with a simple wooden boat.
Lost in a limbo, they pray to God Kie Ong Ya, who was on board so presumably they will be given a guide toward the shore.

Shortly thereafter, the silence of the night suddenly they see a faint light. Where there is a fire, thinking that's where there is land, eventually they follow the direction of the light, until they arrived at Melaka Strait land. Those who landed on the ground about 18 people, including: Ang Nie Kie, Ang Hiok Nie, Guan Ang Se Ang Se Pun, Teng Ang Se Ang Se Shia, Puan Ang Se Ang Tiau Se, Po Ang Se Ang Se Tjai Nie, Nie Tjua Ang Se Ang Guan Un, Cie. Tjua Ang, Ang Ping man, Un Siong Ang, Ang In Sie, Jian Ang Se Ang Tjie Tui.

They were what was then regarded as the ancestor Bagansiapiapi.
In the new area they occupy (Bagansiapiapi) they meet a lot of fish, with ikanlah they survive to breed and they also invite families from coming kebagansiapiapi bamboo curtain country, so the number of Chinese society more and more.

After a period of settling in Bagansiapiapi in 1875 the Chinese community there built a temple and named Temple In Hok Kiong. In 1928 the temple was made ​​permanent. Here God Kie Ong Ya disembahyangkan intact / original when our ancestors first stepped foot on the ground Bagansiapiapi.

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Papeda. Papua peaceful

Papua is covered with loads emang sago. Hence, the typical food Papua sago. . Well, its an important food sago. Sago can be processed so many kinds of food, one Papeda. Is Papeda it?

Yes the food is made ​​from sago.

So, Papeda was made of sago mixed with hot water, stirring until the water is pretty, just not be stopped, because if ngaduknya stop, sagunya so hard. The result was later sagunya be shaped glue, not too soft and not too hard. In Papua, papeda it a staple. If it's like rice in Java so lah.

Ease Papeda this when mixed together fish sauce, yellow (I swear, I do not understand it's really his name). Taste, feel-good kinda pedes gimanaaa so. In addition, for the love of vegetables, vegetable can be eaten together.

Well, to my knowledge, it is not just food papeda typical aja Papua, Eastern Indonesia also have many papeda. But unique in Papua, Papeda not only just the food, but also stands for, which is "Full of Peace Papua.

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Sensation Sago Worm

Papua not only had sago or papeda. Papua also has a unique super food that's brilliant. His name sago worm. Jeng jeng jeng. Can not imagine the shape? Yes like caterpillars. Tau's caterpillar, the usual course of ngglesor-ngglesor (what try Indonesian language?). Well, the color of the caterpillar's head, while black and white body. Her body was slightly overweight, "ginuk-ginuk" that the word of the Javanese. Ha ha ha.

Why is this worm called sago worm? The answer is simple really, because there in the sago trees. (Melepasmu, if the durian tree, a caterpillar called durian. IQ?)

It nih bentukannya the sago worm.

It was?

Supple in body, crisp on the head. But I swear, SO GOOD!!!! Bener really saying goes dont judge a book by its cover, do not judge a food by its look. I wrote three meals (because limited, and should be divided 20 people, but since not all want to eat, so they've allotted me abisin) * alibi *. Ha ha ha.

Well, the sago worm is known for its rich protein really loh. How to eat sago worm, it could be eaten raw. Or if it feels strange fear, could continue salted boiled first. There are also issues to be tuh cuisine, made ​​of vegetables. To be sure of any way to cook it, taste sago worm is awful.

But, it is not recommended for my friends that it is possible to develop allergies. After all that time, there was a friend who abis eating sago worms, even coughing. Also not recommended for my friends who's disgusted and do not like to accept the challenge. Because if not used, already wealthy fear factor really. Ha ha ha. * Animashaun, OK *.

And also to know how it feels, it depends on each person's taste though. Those who would like (like me) still nice meals aja. It was unique. But if you do not like it and feel disgust first, yes already not good wrote. Sort of like that suggestion, disgusted mean really bad.



Okay, make a wish / were / are going to Papua. Congratulations to challenge yourself to try the sago worm sensation is not it?

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Dondai charm, Sentani charm

Dondai is a village located in other parts of Sentani. The trip to the village Dondai can be reached from the village of Old Doyo motor boat ride. Not very far anyway. Approximately one hour's. Well, the way this is oath-okay-really-so-that-the-Sentani-ye-shall-really-into-dondai!!!!

We also split the Sentani lake boat ride so. Hair fluttering, if the wear hijab, the head scarf fluttering yes. Bulging eyes, gaping mouth, was so impressed by the same scenery around. Not forgetting jeprat-snap in some placeswhile tetep gaping hell. Abis cool, it lo. Ciamik tenin!!!

Even time-deket deket Dondai, the departure in the afternoon we tuh yes, well we were welcomed at almost-sunset are no less okay. Why almost sunset? Because the sun was really sinking yet.

After a tired-wow ria berwow not clear on that boat, we came to the dock Dondai. The houses in this Dondai a stagy.

Well, we want sowan Dondai home ondo avi. Avi Ondo's designation of the chief in Sentani (or Papua as a whole, yes?, Maybe another of my friends who have been to Papua else can answer). Continue on this Dondai apparently had no electricity lo. There, it's only from 6-9 hours, then yes just rely on sunlight during the day or dark-dark at night. Culture kentel still drunk, so rather ati-ati wrote that here in the evening.

After enjoying Dondai, we also split the Sentani again. Armed with an evening trip lights, make a sign that there is a boat like that. We do not own, scattered beautiful sparkling star in the sky. But unfortunately, the limitations of the technology that I have so I can perpetuate. Only the eyes and memory are working at that time. Record each piece of the star, trying to read the constellations, and do not know it rasinya deh hell (dissimulation really not? Ha ha ha). But definitely my Dondai very pleasant experience. Full of surprises! Well, weve Papua warehouse is not a surprise is it?

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Ganda Bread, Siantar typical legendary bread

Located at No 89 Jalan Sutomo Siantar, this bakery increasingly crowded by the buyer, Bakery has been open for decades know, and still use the traditional way, the batter just do not use preservatives, therefore the results produced bread shop Dual bread is fairly soft and dense.

Not only are the famous bread bargaining, Serikaya produced at this bakery famous arguably also know, serikayanya texture is thick and has a distinctive flavor are also hunted by many people.

Actually, the best-selling type of bread here is fresh bread in the seal with Serikaya, but in addition to the seal with Serikaya, you can also choose coated with meises. Fresh bread is a long split into 2 parts, then seal with serikaya typical double bread is so delicious, and then she offered at Bread cut into several pieces.

Not much different from Sarikaya, for the bread which is the same seal with meises process, when the bread has been split into two parts, with the first coat of white cream and dusted with meises deh, then cut into pieces.

price offered is also relatively cheap only Rp.16.000, -/Roti, if you're passing through town Siantar, I strongly recommend to buy a souvenir of this one.

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Dayak Rituals Muang Rabokng

As an air-indigenous communities and upholding and respecting traditional values ​​inherent in the life of the Dayak community, especially the Dayak community in Subarang Badameo Garantungk Sakawongk Nyarumkop. One form of concrete rather than existence is still believed to be indigenous is to ask the ancestors to be an activity that will be carried out which involves a lot of people with a common goal can be run as expectations are packaged in the form of traditional ceremonies / rituals.

The customary rituals performed on Saturday August 27, 2011 Date of yesterday is Sambayang Muag Rabok / Rasi conducted by the Society Subarang Kel.Nyarumkop held at Rice Governmental Printing Area 100 ha in Pai'o which was chaired by the Chairman of GPM Marsianus Kodim (Community Care Movement) Singkawang and Chairman of Farmers Group Kamaruk printing my work on the Governmental Rice. Ritual Muang Rabok / Rasi held at 09.00 am marked by the installation of jars and bowls in place ritual performed, Panyangohot'nt Ritual was conducted by Tasman Sinor as customs officials in Subarang / Nyarumkop.

The purpose of the ritual Muang Rabok / constellation is that land that has been done (slash / cut) by the public can be properly processed in accordance with their needs, and plead with the ancestors who inhabit the forest around can help people to avoid processing the things that are not desirable so that subsequent processing can run smoothly. otherwise it is intended that the ritual when about to land in tunu can be well controlled so that the fire does not spread anywhere that can lead to unwanted risks.

Customary costs imposed on ritual Muang Rabok / Rasi is equal to 3 half-Tail in the form of goods, namely: 1 pc male loggerhead and bowl, 1 rooster tail sebarat approximately 1 kg, 5 kg rice, 3 kg of rice sticky rice, cooking oil 1 kg , brown sugar, 1 kg, 3 kg of rice flour, rice flour 1 kg of sticky rice, cook Sampok 15,000, Kase Anggir 10,000 and Antok / Sampok Rp.75.000 Buis.
Rituals were held in conjunction with the work schedule of the day, attended by all the members of my Kamaruk Farmer enthusiastic to complete the ritual.

Once the ritual is complete approximately 2 hours of preparation to nyangohot'nt, then members of farmer groups Kamaruk I started back to work.

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Lake Kakaban, jellyfish lake in the world's most unique

Kakaban has an area 774.20 ha, while the lake on it about 390 ha. At first Kakaban island is an atoll with a lagoon in the middle of the reef formed over 2 million years ago. Then came the appointment atoll is as high as 50 feet above the sea surface through geological processes over thousands of years. The sea water is then trapped in a lagoon and a lake. Eventually the lake water hardness changes, becoming more tasteless than the surrounding water.

Changes in the nature of lake water is then also affect the flora and fauna in the lake. Creatures that live in the lake have evolved to adjust to changes in their environment creates a new, very unique ecosystem.

The most striking changes occurred in jellyfish - jellyfish. Having experienced a long evolutionary process, long - run Jellyfish - Jellyfish lake is losing the ability sting. There are four types of jellyfish - jellyfish in this lake that has evolved, the jellyfish - moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), jellyfish - jellyfish spotted (Mastigias papua), jellyfish - the box jellyfish (Tripedalia cystophora) and inverted jellyfish (Cassiopea ornate) .

Jellyfish - Jellyfish is the most abundant jellyfish - jellyfish spotted. Meanwhile, the most unique is the jellyfish - jellyfish upside down, because this type of jellyfish - jellyfish only live on the lake bottom upside down (which is above the tentacles).

The existence of Jellyfish - Jellyfish This unique main attraction Kakaban lake. Here we are free to swim with thousands of jellyfish - jellyfish are "nice" without fear of being stung. The darker the thousands of jellyfish - jellyfish and marine life in the lake will be casting colored light - colors are very beautiful.

There are only two similar lakes in the world, the lake Kakaban and Jellyfish lake in Palau, Micronesia Islands. Jellyfish Lake in Palau is not an area of ​​the lake Kakaban and has only two types of species of jellyfish - jellyfish similar. Therefore we should be proud of having the lake jellyfish - jellyfish largest and richest biodiversity in the world.

So what are you waiting???. It's time to feel the sensation of swimming with jellyfish - jellyfish in the lake Kakaban. A must-see tourist destinations at least once in their lives.

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Natural Exotica Biroro Waterfall

The waterfall is located in the village Biroro Biroro Bontolerung village, District High Muzzle, Gowa regency. The distance is about 2 KM from the town of Malino. The road to this area is quite difficult because of the many access roads rise and fall and road conditions are perforated so should be careful if you drive up to this place.

Waterfalls distance from the access road about 200 meters. We have to walk to get to the waterfall. On the way we will be served by a vast expanse of rice fields terraced. Panorama, the place is really beautiful. After that we are going down the path and past rocky bamboo bridge. Around this area grow tall lush bamboo with a large enough size.

Arriving at the site falls Biroro, we instantly pampered with waterfall views Biroro. This waterfall still looks so beautiful with the surrounding expanse of stone. Still clearly visible green atmosphere around it. There is no development in the area of ​​the falls but the waterfall is what makes this look so exotic. This waterfall is not popular when compared with Takappala waterfall not far from this location as well.

Biroro waterfall has a height of about 10 meters. For the newcomers, are expected to remain cautious if you want to swim in the waterfall is because according to information of the citizens, that right under the waterfall, there are ponds Biroro it reaches 8 meters.

It was great to visit this place. And for the adventurous who want to enjoy the natural waterfalls and away crowds, waterfalls Biroro is apt to be selected.

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Beauty of Lake Kelimutu

Kelimutu National Park is the smallest national park of six National Parks in Bali and Nusa Tenggara. However, his size is not so important when you see the natural beauty of this national park has to offer. Here there are three lakes located on top of Mount Kelimutu, three lakes have the same name and popularly known as the Lake Kelimutu. Each lake has colors and their meanings. The three lakes are believed to be the abode of spirits and also believed to have a very powerful force of nature.

Kelimutu dipopularkan a Dutch citizen named Van Such Telen in 1915. Its beauty is more widely known after Y. Bouman depicts the beauty of the lake and discoloration in his great 1929.

To reach the lake, you can start from Moni, a small town which is the backpacker.Pemandangan beautiful basecamp along the road to the location of the lake is very beautiful. Most western lake named Tiwu Ata Mbupu meaning 'lake souls of parents who have died'. The lake is located in the middle of a lake called Nuwa Muri Koo Fai Tiwu or 'lake untukjiwa-life youth who had died'. The most eastern lakes called Tiwu Ata Polo or 'lake for souls untukorang always a crime'. Third color lake is always changing.

There are other lakes in the world that can change color as the Blue Lake at Mount Gambier, South Australia, the color changes to blue-gray color and can also diprediksi.Ada Yudamari lake on Mount Nakade, Japan, which changes color from turquoise a water color hijau.Perubahan Kelimutu unpredictable. Sometimes, the color can be blue, green and black, and other times can be white, red and blue, and some time ago a dark brown color.

Scientifically discoloration Kelimutu is a factor of mineral deposits, moss and rocks in the crater and also the influence of sunlight. Scientists believe that the lake was formed from volcano eruptions in ancient times. This phenomenon has attracted the attention of geologists because of the existence of the lake which has three different colors, but in this same mountain. Local communities in Moni, convinced that the people who live around the lake have done evil and death.

Kelimutu Lake is part of the National Park Kelimutu. The highest point of the park is located at 5.679 feet Kelibara mountain (1.731 meters) and Mount Kelimutu feet or as high as 5.544 (1.690 meters). Kelimutu National Park is home to around 19 species of endangered birds such as pigeon flores (Treron floris), Wallacea owl (Otus silvicola), jungle-swinging sweep (Rhinomyias oscillans), kancilan Flores (Pachycephala nudigula), junk dwarf (Pericrocotus lansbergei ), tesia Timor (Tesia everetti), opior crested (Lophozosterops dohertyi), opior half thick (Heleia crassirostris), chili gold (Dicaeum Annae), kehicap flores (Monarcha sacerdotum), honey bird Matari (Nectarinia solaris), and eagle Flores ( Spizaetus floris).

Here also can be found mountain rat (Bunomys naso), banteng (Bos javanicus javanicus), deer (Muntiacus muntjak nainggolani), mongoose (Pardofelis marmorata), pangolin (Manis javanica), porcupine (Hystrix brachyura brachyura), and deer (Tragulus javanicus javanicus ).

Local people believe that the lake is where the souls of the dead rest. Kelimutu area surrounded by forests that covered a variety of plants that are rarely found elsewhere on Flores. Besides pine trees, there are also ferns, plant genus Casuarina, redwood and edelweiss flowers. Pine forests flourished at the height of Mount Kelimutu. Another area of ​​barren mountain with sand and soil that is not stable. Local people believe that Kelimutu is Kramat mountain and a source of fertility to the soil around it.

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