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Statue in Ullen Sentalu Museum

Ullen Sentalu is Javanese museum culture situated in midst of Kaliurang attraction, Yogyakarta. Museum Ullen Sentalu provides knowledge about history of Javanese culture, particularly those related to the kings of Yogyakarta and Surakarta. The museum contains the history of the royal culture of Solo and Yogyakarta. Ullen Sentalu founded by the Haryono family, and was inaugurated by Paku Alam VIII (Javanese King) on March 1, 1997. The word of ‘Ullen Sentalu’ is acronym of the Java language that is ‘Ulating Blencong Sejatining Tataraning Lumaku’, if translated roughly mean ‘the Light of Life for Human Journey’. (more…)

Pekalongan Batik Museum

Pekalongan is one of the cities in Indonesia, located in Central Java Province. Precisely, Pekalongan located in Pantura line, the line connecting the Jakarta-Semarang-Surabaya. Pekalongan is 101 km west of Semarang or 384 km east of Jakarta.

Pekalongan also known as ‘Batik Town’ because of Pekalongan batik production is so beautiful and varied. Well, batik pekalongan already known to foreign countries, Pekalongan batik has become one favorite commodity imported for this area. (more…)

Taman Ayun Temple in the ancient Balinese language meaning “The Temple in the middle of a beautiful garden.” This temple complex is the only temple complex of Bali that still has the characteristic terraced roof that can only be found in the structure of ancient buildings in Bali, called the Roof of Meru. This temple was built in the 16th century by King Mengwi (now the area where the Pura Taman Ayun is still named Mengwi), as a shrine to the gods of Balinese Hinduism. This temple including Cultural Heritage Sites included in the UNESCO list.

Taman Ayun Temple

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Banten Debus Attraction

Debus is very dangerous attraction from Banten. Reputedly this attraction came from an area named alMadad. The main of Debus Attraction is Silat Martial Arts and the use of weapons. Banten Debus Attraction  focus on one player immune to attacks with sharp objects.

debus is one of unique cultural in indonesia

Debus growing and developing since a hundred years ago, coinciding with islam religion development in Banten. In the beginning this arts has a function as religious propaganda. In the Dutch Colonial Period and at the time of Sultan Agung Tirtayasa, debus used to evoke the spirit of people againts the colonialism.

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Sail Banda 2010 logo

Sail Banda 2010 is Indonesian maritime activities held in order to introduce the beauty and richness of Indonesian sea to the international world. The event will take place on July 12 to August 17, 2010. Sail Banda followed by various State participants and begins with Yacht Rally Race from Australia to Banda. Several other key agendas such as the yacht rally and race by 107 sailboats from 22 countries around the world, (more…)

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