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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Prambanan Temple


Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, a height of 47 meters, was built in the 9th century. This temple is located on the island of Java, about 20 km east of Yogyakarta, 40 km west of Surakarta and 120 km south of Semarang, just on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region, whose territory is divided between the districts of Sleman and Klaten.

Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. The three temples are symbols of Trimurti in Hindu belief. All of them face east. Each main temple has accompanying temple facing to the west, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are 2 temples wedge, 4 temples color and 4 corner temples. In both there are 224 temples.

The main temple of Shiva Temple (center), Brahma Temple (south), Vishnu Temple (north). This temple is located in front of the Wahana (vehicle) as a vehicle Trimurti. Angkasa temple is the vehicle of Brahma (God of Guardians), Candi Nandi (Ox) is the vehicle of Shiva (Destroyer Gods) and the Temple of Garuda is the vehicle of Vishnu (the god creator).

On the fence wall ledge Shiva temple and Brahma temple carved reliefs of the Ramayana story, while at the fence of the temple steps Krisnayana Vishnu carved reliefs. Shiva temple entrance from the east turn left you will find reliefs of the Ramayana story in a clockwise direction, and continued at the Brahma temple.

Entering Main Temple (Temple of Shiva) from the north, tourists can see the statue of a beautiful princess named Roro Jonggrang. Loro Jonggrang, or more precisely spelled as Rara / Lara Jonggrang or so-called Durga Mahisasuramardini is a legend or folklore. This legend tells of a man named Bandung Bondowoso loved Roro Jonggrang. But Rara Jonggrang not love him, then asked Bondowoso Jonggrang make 1000 temples with statues in one night. The request was nearly fulfilled, but Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice and make a big fire that created an atmosphere like the morning. Bondowoso who only completed 999 statues cursed Jonggrang be a statue of 1000 because he felt cheated. Then the Prambanan Temple, also known as Rara Jonggrang.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Sedudo Waterfall


Sedudo Waterfall is a waterfall and tourist attraction located in the Village District Ngliman Sawahan, Nganjuk regency, East Java. The distance is about 30 km south of the capital district Nganjuk. Located at an altitude of 1438 meters above sea level with the height of the waterfall about 105 meters. These resorts have good facilities, and transportation routes are easily accessible.

Local people still believe, waterfalls in a supra-natural power. This natural tourist sites visited people in Sura month(Javanese calendar). It is said that there is a myth since the time of Majapahit, the moon was believed to bring fortune for the young people who bathe in the waterfall.

Every New Year Java, waterfalls Sedudo used for ceremonial rituals, that is bathing the statue in a ceremony Parna Prahista, which then residual water sprinkling for families to get the blessing of salvation and younger. Until now the Regency Nganjuk routinely perform the ritual bath Sedudo every 1st Suro month.

Sedudo waterfall located in the region of Mount Wills not only offers panoramic beauty of nature and the cool splash of water, but also a traditional ritual during the full month (Purnama). Believe it or not, if you count the stairs made of rocks when you go up, the numbers will be different when you go back down the stairs.
This tour object can be selected as a pleasant tourist destination. Although there is only a waterfall, waterfall that's what gives blessing economically and bring prosperity to the surrounding community. At least the water that flows from the waterfall is capable of providing adequate water supply throughout the year for hundreds of hectares of rice fields and gardens.

Throughout the journey of 30 km to the southwest of the city Nganjuk, you will find a typical village scene with community activities, mostly farmers. About 30 minutes before you find the paved road began to climb. Gusts of wind that flows slowly was also changed to be cooler and the sunlight is no longer the light as it is covered in fog.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Dunia Fantasi


Fantasy World also called Dufan which was inaugurated on August 29, 1985 is where the entertainment complex located in Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta, Indonesia. Fantasy World has a mascot named Monkey Proboscis Monkey Dufan born August 29, 1985.

Fantasy World is divided into several regions with distinctive themes and characteristics of each region. The division of this area is intended to evoke the imagination of visitors who are expected to feel the sensation of walking on the Jakarta area of old, European, American, Indonesian, Asian, Greek Fantasy, Fantasy saga, Balara, Europe and istabon.

In addition to the game attractions, this region also has a number of restaurants and souvenir shops. Fantasy World Wide reach approximately 9.5 hectares, 552 hectares of area development plans. The facility was acquired in Dufan public telephone, first aid, toilets, wheel chairs, and Mosque.

The names of the area and existing vehicle in Dufan including:
1. Jakarta area, existing vehicle is Turangga Rangga, this game is a merry-go-round.

2. Regions Ballad of Monkey, the bicycle is the Ballad of apes, a stage that presents the operetta music caricature played by 23 animatronic doll, shaped Gorillas and chimpanzees. Safari Game Ubangga and also one of the existing vehicle.

3. Indonesian region, the bicycle is a kestrel and Tornado. Tornado rides in operation since June 10, 2007, inaugurated by the Governor of Jakarta Sutiyoso and is the most thrilling ride of all the arenas in Dufan. This vehicle is also very adrenaline because of the way of operation, that is when we start immediately went up and then we turn and upside-down. So also when we turn down too. This vehicle is the most widely preferred by the public. In addition to adrenaline, this ride is also fun.

4. Regions of Europe, the bicycle is Beng-Beng, Hysteria, Kicir-Kicir and Stage Maksima. Kicir-Kicir vehicle is a giant windmill that will rotate the passengers in all directions. While the hysteria of a vehicle 56 meters high tower. On this ride, visitors can feel the whisper of adrenaline when fired upward at speeds up to 4 G and then dropped with a capacity minus 1 G. One tower has a capacity of 12 seats and has two towers and Maksima Stage is the stage which is usually the musicians, choreographers and famous playwright in this country perform his work. Like Thunder Sukarno Putra, N. Riantiarno, Harry Rusli. And usually every Saturday events are held frequently Dufan show, which stages about 300 artist studios Fantasy. The program is Operetta sleeping beauty, Snow Princess, Dufan Incredible Extravaganza, Bon Aniversaire Fantasy World, Zabogar, Junggle Night Fantasy, Jesus Crist Superstars, Dufan Super Stars Shows, Opera Legend Shita Future Rama, Mahabaratha Opera, Opera Fantasia, Dufan and Dufi in Dream World, Dufan Show the 18 th Anniversary, Dufan Show Lebaran, Dufan Christmas Show, Dufan Show Sampek Engtay, Dufan Show Star Wars, Color Guard Percusion Shows and Attraction.

5. Regions Fantasy Tale, the bicycle Combat Bird, Tale Game, Eagles, Hall Rama Shinta future legend and Star Wars. Star Wars is a vehicle that was built with the future of the environmental background. Visitors prepared as if it were on the space with a kind of flying saucer up the vehicle equipped with laser weapons.

6. Greek Fantasy Zone, this area is the main attraction of the entire region Dufan. Here is the location of the most thrilling game that gave priority to speed, up and down, sharp cornering and turning. Like the Lightning, bob up and down, Ontang-anting, helter-helter, Arum Jeram, Stage Performance and Theater Simulator. Lightning vehicle in operation since 1987. In one series there are 6 car trains, where in one carriage containing two rows and two columns of seats. Total capacity in a series of train is 24 passengers.

7. Regions America, the bicycle is Wrong Alley, which consists of glass-walled hallway along more than 90 meters, giving an infinite reflection, so it felt like there was no spatial dimension. Niagara is Niagara sled like a log-shaped boat and ventured off the flow of water. Then, rising as high as 30 feet and plunging as if following the waterfalls splash down the rivers in America. Meanwhile,-Rango Rango is a vehicle for American-style wooden house sloping, visitors will enjoy the experience strange, as if the loss of orientation to gravity. The latter is the Forum for the pot-pot and Shoot accurate.Shoot Strategies is Arena that will bring visitors into the wild Wild West, where the stunt shoot will be tested with a target 100 animatronic puppet.

8. Regions Istabon, the bicycle is the Puppet Palace. The palace was designed with the feel of a combination of 10 Indonesian architectural style, which is designed into a new building colorful so as to give the impression of vibrant and unique. In it, we can invite to explore and feel the various ethnic cultures throughout the archipelago as well as various nations, accompanied by local folk songs impress by boat. There are about 600 animatronic puppet. This vehicle is an enclosed building equipped with air conditioning.

9. Asia, wahanaya is Baku Toki, Elephant Bleduk *, Ferris and Kora-Kora. Reel WahanaBianglala is as high as 33 meters and one of the tallest buildings in the World Fantasy, when we were at the top of the mill, we will be able to see the horizon of the sea as well as whole buildings Fantasy World. Ferris built with the architecture and ornamentation typical of Thailand's nuanced color. While the Kora Kora is a large ship-shaped spacecraft, swinging almost 90 degrees. Sensation given to this vehicle is located in top at altitude and at the swing down.

10. Ex Forum, the bicycle such as Castle Mystery, Rama Shita future legend, Junior Bogati, Balloon Race, retreat, retreat, Firefly, Stage Jakarta, Annimatronic Theater of Science and the Red Baroon.

Dufan Arena is one of the largest in Jakarta, so many people living in surrounding areas to visit, other than to amuse themselves Dufan also a place for adrenaline, especially the teens.