Sekaten Between Tradition, Religion And Entertainment

Mixmug News. YOGYAKARTA, Commemorating the Birth of the Prophet Muhammad, Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrah Grebeg organize Maulud. In the event an annual tradition, the palace paraded seven Gunungan that will be brought to the three points and contested by the public.

Gunungan that paraded the third place, three Gunungan Kakung, one Gunungan Army, one Gunungan Princess, one Gunungan Gepak and one Gunungan Pawuhan. "Seven Gunungan of palace Ngayogyakarta paraded before heading to the three places that the five Gunungan Gede Mosque, complex Kepatihan the mountains and the mountains to the Duchy Pakualaman Yogyakarta.

Grebeg King held as alms to the people and thanksgiving for the welfare of the entire community received Yogyakarta.

Event title Grebeg palace Ngayogyakarta always attended by thousands of people. Not only from Yogyakarta, also came to North Square residents of Central Java. Thousands of people, not only meet the North Yogyakarta square, also stands along the road to be traversed by seven Gunungan. They had come in addition to witness the procession Gunungan palace guarded by warriors and elephants, also for "Ngalap Blessing".

Since hereditary believed, when someone managed to obtain crops in Mound, then it will get a blessing. Agriculture is far from pests, soil so fertile, abundant harvests.

Sekaten Celebration Night Market held a variety of activities are held in order Sekaten. As the stage arts and culture, exhibition development, various stand health, and religious activities that Miyos Gongso and Garebeg Maulud. PMPS Ehe year 1948 or 2014 to 2015 AD carries the theme "Harmony, Economy, Culture, and Religion".

If you come to Yogyakarta, currently underway Sekaten celebration that lasted until 15 February. There are a variety of treats that you can enjoy. Among these are the cultural stage. Treat a variety of art from classic to modern, served every evening. For penikmatin traditional arts of Java, you can enjoy the humor and puppet Ketoprak, shadow puppets. There is also a distinctive art palace of Yogyakarta. You can also see a variety of modern art such as qasidah, musical performances, and others.

In addition to a variety of performances, processions Sekaten also celebrated with a night market. Here the various types of food, clothing, household goods, various games and others can enjoy. And traders who come not only from the region of Yogyakarta, but also from various regions. Egg crust for example, the typical food of this betawi participate and enjoy Sekaten

For the people of Yogyakarta believe that by celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, will receive the reward of the Supreme Court and was awarded ageless. In the procession, they are required to chew betel nut in the Great Mosque of Yogyakarta, especially on the first day of the celebration Sekaten. No wonder if until now often found betel sellers with potions and savory rice with a variety of side-pauknya.

Sekaten feast began on 6 Maulud (Rabiulawal) during the afternoon, with the issuance ditandi Gamelan Kyai Kanjeng Sekati from persemayamannya, Kyai Kanjeng Nogowilogo placed in Ward Trajumas and Kanjeng Kyai Guntur Madu in Ward Srimanganti. Two army soldiers courtiers in charge of maintaining the heritage gamelan, namely soldiers and warriors Mantrijero Ketanggung. Exactly at 24.00, gamelan Sekaten transferred to the Great Mosque of Yogyakarta with courtiers escorted by two army soldiers and Ketanggung Mantrijero. Kanjeng Kyai Guntur Madu placed Pagongan south gapuran the Great Mosque and Kanjeng Kyai Nogowilogo in Pagongan north. In the courtyard of the mosque, the orchestra sounded Sekaten continuously day and night for six consecutive days, except on Friday night to finish Friday prayers during the day.

Right on 11th Maulud (Rabiulawal), starting at 20:00 pm, the Sultan attended the ceremony Maulud Prophet Muhammad held at the Great Mosque. The celebration was marked by the prophet maulud script reading history maulud Prophet recited by Kyai Pengulu. The ceremony finished at 24.00, and after all is finished, the gamelan Sekaten brought back from the Great Mosque heading to the Palace. This transfer is a sign that Sekaten has ended.

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Travel Island Romantic Valentine's Day

Mixmug News. Valentine's Day will arrive soon do you intend to give gifts in the form of vacation valentine romantic tourist destination place beautiful as a couple if he said he was following are some romantic ideal tourist island you visit as a couple when the Valentien guaranteed valentine day you will be very romantic couple and full of memories.

Now you want to know when the tourist attractions romantic valentine

> Bali

Bali is one of the most romantic places in Indonesia. When you want to celebrate Valentine's Day in Bali, try visiting Ubud which provide a relaxing and unique atmosphere.

Do not miss the beach, seafood, and a beautiful sunset. Pamper yourself with a massage the entire body and yourself feel rejuvenated when home.

> Lombok

Be thankful, Indonesia has many beautiful islands. Sloping beaches, white sand, clear water, and romantic if you go with a lover. Here, a romantic island in Indonesia for Valentine holiday.

Island can be regarded as one of the romantic destinations fitting to celebrate Valentine. But of course, is the category of romantic island has full facilities and easily reached by tourists. That's all for the sake of convenience together.

1. Gili Nanggu, Lombok

Famous Lombok dyke or small islands are so goal traveler pair being in love. Although Gili Trawangan or Gili Meno the most famous, but this time crossed over to Gili Nanggu in the western part of Lombok.

Gili Nanggu really promising atmosphere of romance. This small island is not as busy as Gili Trawangan, and nature was also very pretty. Island of only 8 hectares has a stretch of fine white sandy beaches. The beach is deserted, as only belonging to you and your partner.

Spend time with friends playing on the beach, wet-basahan contact with sea water, or relax in the gazebo. Sunset and sunrise here be the perfect complement to spend your time together. One of the inn there is a reference Nanggu Island cottages and bungalows are located right on the shore. Celebrate Valentines Day at Gili Nanggu, so make more dear!

2. Moyo Island, Sumbawa

Who does not know the island of Moyo? Located in Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara island was already famous name among the celebrity world. Noted, the late Princess Diana, musician Mick Jagger, footballer Edwin van der Sar, to world tennis player Maria Sharapova had a holiday to the island.

Moyo Island tranquility will make you and your partner is reluctant to go home. Some of the beautiful beaches there are Ai Manis Beach, Tanjung Pasir, and Poto needle. Fine white sand and coral reefs in the surrounding waters will make you both delirious. Waterfall Diwu Mbai and Currency Strategies also fun to be visited. Waterfall in the middle of the forest and quiet atmosphere is able to make the mind calm.

Problem inn, you can spend the night at the Resort. Lodge has a unique room tents in the middle of the forest. Relax, safety and comfort is assured as long as you both stay there. Fresh air in the morning and the chirping of birds, will start your day more memorable couple. Moyo Island is romantic!

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Way Kambas, Natural Elephant In National Parks

Mixmug News. Way Kambas National Park (TNWK). The park is located at the southern tip of Sumatra or 110 miles from Bandar Lampung. This National Park occupies 1,300 square miles of coastal lowland forest around the Way Kambas River on the east coast province of Lampung.

TNWK known for elephant conservation, because in addition to being a refuge for Sumatran elephants, the park is also known as their training ground.

Way Kambas was established by the Dutch government in 1937 is still preserved as a National Park and here is believed there are about 200 Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatranensis) living in the National Park.

Sumatran elephant is one of three recognized subspecies of the Asian elephant, which is a native of the island of Sumatra. Differences in general, Asian elephants are smaller than African elephants. Among the Asian elephant, Sumatran elephant is the smallest, with a shoulder height ranging between 2 meters and 3.2 meters.

The training center is also reminiscent of the time of kings or sultans ruled Sumatra, when elephants were trained and deployed in the war and also for ceremonial purposes. Elephants perform various tasks such as transporting lumber or plowing fields. But now in TNWK visitors can see elephants perform activities such as playing football or other entertaining performances. In TNWK special elephant standing Hospital of the largest in Asia.

In addition to elephant conservation, here too there is the conservation of Sumatran rhinos and there are facilities Rhino Sanctuary. Unfortunately, to be able to see this Sumatran rhino visitors must have special permission beforehand. Visitor or regular tourists do not get to see the Sumatran rhino's natural breeding.

In addition TNWK also home to many exotic flora. Among them are: fires (Avicennia marina), Pidada (Sonneratia sp), palm (Nypa fruticans), Gelam (Melaleuca leucadendron), salam (Syzygium polyanthum), Rawang (Glochidion borneensis), ketapan (Terminalia cattapa), casuarina ( Casuarina equisetifolia), pandan (Pandanus sp), flower (Schima wallichii), meranti (Shorea sp), oil (Dipterocarpus gracilis), and ramin (Gonystylus bancanus).

Towards TNWK can be taken 2 hours by road from the city of Bandar Lampung. The road to here is pretty good and if you take a private car can be less than 2 hours.

If you use public transportation, the simplest route is to take a bus from Terminal Rajabasa in Bandar Lampung to the direction of Way Jepara. then down at the stone elephant in the village of Old Rajabasa, Way Jepara.

Elephant Training Center (ETC), there are elephant who performed regularly every afternoon with a special football match and elephants are held every weekend.

You can also ride an elephant spin and into the woods with his keeper. With a trip like this if you are lucky you will meet with the wild elephants are numerous in TNWK.

In TNWK the tourists can know more about Elephant Conservation. Here we can interact with the elephants and many asked about the elephant handlers are located in this park.

Before being released these elephants being bathed first in ponds and rivers Way Kambas. If you arrive before 7am but can perpetuate the elephants at the time of photographing the sunrise can also satisfied the elephants at the conservation center.

In addition to the morning, the best moments can also be found on the afternoon before sunset, because that is in the savanna elephant collected back to the field by the handlers. You can capture the silhouette of an elephant and their activity at this time.

You'll want to stay overnight in TNWK that moment in the mornings and afternoons can be all. Great for photographing animals takes time and patience.

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Twilight In Kaimana, Papua

The song titled "Senja Di Kaimana" sung by Alfie 70s could bring people to imagine the beauty of sunset at this place. It is said that the composer was inspired after seeing the ruination of the Sun at the Gulf Coast Triton lids, Kaimana. For the people in fact their own Kaimana proud penisbahan "Kaimana Twilight Town".

Kaimana first entry Fak-Fak regency, then undergo division in 2002. Among the other districts in the province of West Papua, Kaimana has the smallest area but Kaimana itself is known as the center of the city and the growth of community service centers such as trade, services, health, education and government.

So strategic position directly adjacent to Arafuru Sea so that the potential in the field of fisheries and marine, especially the fish catch, even so Kaimana recognized as a royal fish. This region once rich in pearl oysters, sea turtles, sharks and all kinds of reef fish. No less stunning landscape comes from a blend of hills cliffs, interspersed with steep valleys and sloping valley floor.

In addition to Triton bay so stunning with panoramic dusk, you will be presented with other beautiful beaches. Call it Venue island located in Buruway, beaches have white sand and of course very healthy coral reefs. Venue Island is where leatherback turtles nest and Maleo. Migrant wildlife such as pelicans were periodically stop at the island.

At noon on the island Venue, you can see a crowd of bats hanging on fir tree. The nocturnal animals wait until nightfall to find food. In the middle of the sea there is a lagoon which is the habitat of several marine biota.

Five bay waters contained in the Gulf Bisari Kaimana district, Etna Bay, Gulf Avona, Triton Bay, and Gulf Argoni have small islands dotted cliffs. This situation creates a beautiful panorama, while providing a location free from waves and wind. While in the Gulf Bisari, you can find a very extensive coral gardens extending from Cape Mosimosi Comb towards the village.

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Mystery In Stasi XI in Goa Maria La Verna, Padangbulan

Simbarwaringin 01/22/2015. That morning at 07.30 I was with Frater Wied, somehow got a spontaneous desire to go to Goa Maria La Verna. Incidentally we place distance from Simbarwaringin towards Goa Maria which is about 75 Km (sorry this we measured the vehicle speedometer). Agree then we went to Goa Maria La Verna with a driving trip we also passed the bridge Tigeneneng, Radin Inten, Natar, Tanjung Karang past the roundabout Radin Inten, there is a T-junction turn right onto Jl. Scouts, until in the small station Kemiling turn right towards Pringsewu and pass Gedungtataan Market, Market Gadingrejo got Pringsewu market towards Tanggamus about 3 km. Pringsewu of traffic lights turn right towards the location of the Cave of Mary, in Padangbulan.

Arriving at the scene at 9:30 PM we also parked in the parking area, enter the area of ​​La Verna Goa bridged through the door. Here there are three entrances, the first one through the door retreat house, both through the door of the church of Santa Maria, to the 3-door through the bridge leading to the garden.

After a brief rest, we deliberately want to see the atmosphere around Goa.

And than we decided to Way of the Cross before praying in Goa Maria.

We do the Stations of the Cross as a prayer and contemplation, the passion, crucifixion and death of Jesus and made a source of encouragement and inspiration that renews our lives who believe in the redemptive work that has been done by Jesus.

Cross prayer we start Stasi I that are in addition to the Church of Santa Maria.

The streets were climbing and downhill and a bit slippery in the rainy season, the area lush trees. Which we experienced in the pilgrimage of the Cross.

We were surprised by the presence of the fall of the breadfruit tree and some other large trees. By passing a tree that fell, we decided to continue the Way of the Cross procession, proceed towards the next stop is at the Stasi stations XI.

Mystery, Jesus On Cross

Arriving at the stop / Stasi XI.

Prayer and some of our petition to the Almighty designation.

Some reflection we get:

(Reflections successful we found earlier and when we got home we continue to read the guidelines of the church)

> Human long we have participated in the crucified with Jesus, so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.

> From the Cross you see

Countless are blasphemous,

What are obedient.

> "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."

Jesus hung on the cross, in His throne despised by many people, he saw clearly the drama of the life of human life, ranging from soldiers cruel, cowardly disciples, the Pharisees were jealous, people who do not do anything when they see injustice. In the cross and in His reflection in the garden of Gethsemane, Christ also see the sins of all mankind, beginning with Adam and Eve to the last man. This means He also view all of our sins. This is the cause of Jesus sweat blood.

Along the lines of the cross roads are 14 stations (stops).

In general, the Prayer of the Cross which we live from the stations to stations is climbing and downhill path in the lush trees. In sincerity worship and in every stations, stories of passion of Jesus lived.

In any way stations of the cross is the pilgrims prayed and lit candles. Way of the Cross along the lines getting into the hill, the more lush trees anyway. There albizia trees, palm trees, breadfruit tree, tree bark also exist. However, the most dominate the bamboo tree. Lush bamboo and sometimes emits a creaking when exposed to rub against the wind makes the atmosphere like violins were singing insects Garengpung (cicadas, locust) shouted. Occasionally seen wild lizards and squirrels passing and butterflies that seem to them this is the residents in this area. But precisely where the animals were convinced us that this place is still really a natural hill, which does not forget where mosquitoes pretty much along the way of the cross.

But we really enjoyed the atmosphere of the forest beautifully neat and healthy fresh air. Once step two healthy unattainable goal of spiritual and physical.

Once we settle into the 14 stations we also towards Goa Maria.

The cave complex Padangbulan Maria La Verna is in the area of ​​verdant hills. Statue of the Virgin Mary stands majestically in Goa rocks charming, as we know-we are present around Goa.

In front of the Cave of Mary's place reserved for prayer unites together with the Virgin Mary and the saints, thus contribute to the mediation of Christ to God the Father, to bring the best for the safety of us all.

Around Goa Mary adorned with a stream of water that makes the atmosphere so fresh. In the area of ​​pilgrims pray for this, has prepared a candle and place the flowers in a large vessel. On the right side of the building there is a magnificent altar made of ornate marble pebbles and Bersalibkan a unique artwork.

While "Spring Kenya Maria" springs eternal in the river, its position is approximately 40 mtr to the left towards the front of the Cave of Mary. There are two spring springs. Only state to 2 this spring needs a little preen and clean up!.

Ornaments mountain rocks dominate the region Goa Maria, it seems there is a change of taste, use a tile roof shade awnings in use in some places. Seating length made of cement with a combination of rocks, whereas for Mushroom-shaped roof lid and Spider Webbing nest quite add attractive appearance.

About 50 meters in front of Maria's Cave 7mtr wide river flows, water is quite heavy with the gurgling sound of water flowing. On the other side of the garden there is a large banyan tree rooted lush beautiful, but it also contained oasis wells that never dry despite the long dry season. Some buildings still look less cognate hall building concept that is too modern, less in accordance with the architectural style of Goa Maria that rocks.

Goa Maria La Verna, Padangbulan, Pringsewu, which bears the name

"Mariam Women For All Mankind".

Because no less unique beauty with other persons Lourdes Lourdes. So we are not an exaggeration to call it

 "LOURDES DE LA VERNA"

So, there's going to be sorry when scheduling grotto Padangbulan to become a tourist destination in the future of your pilgrimage.

Lourdes De La Verna, Pringsewu Padangbulan is usually visited by pilgrims in the month from May to October (the month of Mary for the people of Catholic). If in any other month, usually on every Saturday and Sunday grotto also visited by pilgrims who worship. There are unfortunate position of newly constructed parking close to the Stasi XIV, pilgrims must go up first to the Stasi I recently returned to the next stations, when in crowded conditions, the implementation of the Cross interrupted between the carrying out prayer cross road will intersect with the new one will towards the beginning of the Stasi, the resulting noise akirnya reduce kekusukan. Visitors Goa Maria is not only the Catholic community, many Muslims also marked by his trademark fashion.

If you want to Heritage Lourdes De La Verna with the group at the same time want to do a retreat provided a place to stay in the guesthouse retreat located in this complex area. La Verna retreat house run Franciscan Sisters of St Gregory the Martyrs (FSGM) that was established August 19, 1984.

Approximately 14.00. Akirnya we left the location of La Verna, and we go home take a path through the village around it, a trip to enjoy views of terraced rice fields set in the beautiful hills and on the way we stopped at the stalls are lined along the street Bulukkarto, to buy eel (eel size really beyond enormous up for snakes!).

The next day the party fun-call-eel in Simbarwaringin halibut.

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Romantic Celebrating New Year in Bali

Mixmug News. Bali which is a pleasant tourist center in Indonesia certainly more special a choice for travelers to enjoy the end of the year. Many centers that you can visit while on holiday in Bali to watch the end of the year celebration in Bali.

Community mingle to celebrate with great enthusiasm, not insulated by ethnicity, race, caste, creed or culture specific. Ahead of the celebration, then Bali will be alive with excitement, firecrackers and fireworks shouted to each other across this island, filling the nights are so cheerful and beautiful. Bali sky sprinkled with a million colors and a splash of beauty that memancaran spirit and unity. The always interesting from Bali and the reason a lot of people to spend the new year on the island. New Year celebrations in Bali is one of the very important moment among several other celebrations are also often celebrated by the people of Bali. People with different backgrounds as agreed to attend at some point in order to enjoy and celebrate the New Year and enjoy a variety of debauchery which made therein. Here are the places that are favorites to spend New Years Eve in Bali:

> Jimbaran

Not complete it when he talked about a romantic place without mention of Bali. One romantic places in Bali is Jimbaran. Here, you can enjoy a romantic dinner with a view overlooking the beach. Breeze and the sound of the waves will add a wonderful New Year's Eve you. The more night, this area will be visited by tourists. Everyone will blow the trumpet together and watched the fireworks show

> KUTA BEACH

One of the favorite places to spend New Year's Eve for the tourists is the beach of Kuta, Bali. Tourists both domestic and abroad already crowded beaches tersebut.Ikon exotic island of Bali is always the main destination for those who want to celebrate the new year in Bali. Segalam kinds of events held in the region, a festive party all night you definitely will not miss granted.

> Sanur

Sanur tourist area known as the older generation of European tourists. However, that does not mean there's nothing interesting from this place. Welcoming the new year, many events are held in Sanur. Festival of music and dance, party masks are several events organized each year. In the coastal area, usually held Balinese nuance party, such as music bleganjur.

> SEMINYAK

Seminyak is a tourist area located on the west coast of Bali, north of Kuta and Legian. This area is very popular as a place to live for expatriates and has the highest land prices in Bali. This area is filled with cafes, restaurants, bars, and all the places to spend your pocket. If you are happy with the glitzy world of the night and want to spend the New Year by partying all night, Seminyak is the right place. Because this place there are many exciting nightlife.

> Ubud

For those of you who are not too fond of crowds on New Year's Eve, as happened in Kuta, Seminyak, or Sanur, then you should lead to Ubud, Gianyar. In this area many tourists who prefer to celebrate the new year with a relaxed chat and a small party. Rural atmosphere in Ubud may affect the tourists here. Those who love tranquility would really like Ubud as a place to spend New Year's Eve.

Hopefully you can enjoy the romance on New Year's Eve.

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Balangan Beach

Mixmug News, The beach is located in Uluwatu, Bali is much favored by lovers of the sport of surfing. Balangan beach is very popular among foreign tourists because of its beauty, white sand, and waves. Routes to the beach is not difficult.

From its pedestal, you go up again straight up to see the intersection. Then, make a right whose name Jalan Balangan Beach I. Then just follow the road until the end, and you can find signs towards Balangan Beach.

Do not just go down to the shore, but try to see from the top of the hill of Balangan Beach parking lot. The scenery was incredible served! From the top of the hill, the beach will look very clear and blue. Go to the shoreline below. You will find white sand and crystal clear water, which will make you not wait to swim.

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Virgin Beach or Beach Perasi

Mixmug News, Beach Perasi or better known as the Virgin Beach is located in Karangasem regency, East Bali. Besides called Virgin Beach, the beach is also often referred to as White Sand Beach Bali by foreign tourists and beach Perasi Bali by the local community.

Not many domestic tourists who visit this beach because the location is remote and not easy to achieve because of Virgin Beach hidden.

The beach is not a lot of visitors such as Kuta and Sanur Beach. Hotels, villas, as well as other accommodation was not seen disekitaran beach. There are only a  food stalls and shops selling a variety of foods and beverages for local tourists who come to this beach. If you want besantai on the waterfront, you can also rent a beach umbrella complete with mattress.

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Bias Tugal Beach

Mixmug News, Located near the port of Padang Bai Bali, Beach Tugal bias is rarely visited by tourists. The beach is also often called the Small Beach. To reach this beach, you have to walk on the rocky track as far as 500 meters.

The scenery on the beach was lost with a view of the beach - other beaches in Bali. After finding the shoreline, you'll get an amazing view with blue shades of green as far as the eye can see. In addition, white sand and a little mixed with black sand will pamper your feet.

In this drill bias beach you can see the ship - ship will enter the port of Padang Bai. If you want to swim at this beach, you have to be careful - the liver due to waves and currents at Coast Bias Tugal at any time - could turn out to be high.

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Unique New Year's Ritual In Indonesia

Mixmug News. Welcoming the New Year 2015 with a variety of celebrations. New Year's Eve celebration is a great event that is celebrated every year in various countries around the world, one of Indonesia. Here is a unique ritual that is usually done when the New Year's Eve celebrations in Indonesia.

Celebrating With Fireworks

At every turn of the year celebration, fireworks has always been a major symbol of the turn of the year. This is a tradition that can not be replaced. Just imagine, New Year's Eve celebration without fireworks.

Various kinds of fireworks lit when the new year. There's that cost millions of dollars, there are also costs only tens of thousands of dollars. But price is not everything, it is important that everyone can enjoy the beauty of the New Year with fireworks.

Blowing trumpets

Trumpet blown by many people in the New Year, regardless of age. From young children to adults all happy blowing trumpets.

In mid-December, has started many sellers trumpet that dot the roadside. And there will be more sellers when approaching the end of the year.

Walkaround convoy

In some areas, the tradition of a convoy of vehicles when celebrating the New Year are found. However, the convoy may rarely be found in major cities in Indonesia, because the New Year's Eve is usually larger cities use the system car free night, and jammed.

Staying up late Until Morning

To be able to celebrate New Year's Eve, we have to stay awake in the middle of the night and usually while fuel-burn fish, corn or chicken. Until late morning.

Concert

On New Year's Eve many concerts held in several cities in Indonesia. There are off the water, there is also the on-air and broadcast live on private television. Some artists enliven the capital of the concerts.

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Unique Christmas Tradition In Indonesia

Mixmug News. Identical to the usual Christmas celebrations Christmas tree decorated with colorful ornaments, santa, dinner together until the distribution of prizes for loved ones. But, it turns out in different regions of our beloved country is celebrating Christmas with a very different way.

As is known, Indonesia is rich in culture and have some traditions and unique way to celebrate this special day.

> Rabo-rabo in Jakarta

For those of you who live in Jakarta, may be familiar with the Kampung Tugu. Village located in Cilincing is famous as a place for living descendants Portugal. So do not be surprised if in Kampung Tugu has a unique tradition for celebrating Christmas.

At Christmas, visiting the nearby church and play Rabo-rabo. What is Rabo-rabo it? Rabo-rabo is a relic of the nation's tradition of Portugal, where citizens visiting other residents accompanied keroncong music and dancing together. Well, people have to participate with the group visited earlier to continue Rabo-rabo up to the last house in the area. So not surprisingly, the streets in the village monument will be very busy during the Christmas celebrations.

The peak of the celebration is done with bathing tradition, that is, people who are gathered "doodle" another person's face by using a white powder as a symbol of penance and apology ahead of the New Year.

> Wayang Puppet in Yogyakarta

As a city famous for its culture, not surprisingly Christmas in Yogyakarta full of tradition. In the Student City, a priest or pastor to lead worship using typical clothes of Yogyakarta, which beskap, blangkon and refined using the Java language. Christmas celebration comes with a puppet show entitled "The Birth of Jesus Christ".

Not unlike the Eid celebrations, Christmas time residents of Yogyakarta also visit their relatives and children will receive an extra happiness to receive gifts from relatives.

> Mabinda in North Sumatra

Such as Yogyakarta, North Sumatra Batak community also has a tradition in every big celebration. At Christmas for example, there is a distinctive tradition called Marbinda. Marbinda tradition is somewhat similar to the celebration of Eid al-Adha to Muslims. Here, they sacrificed animals together on Christmas day. Interestingly, the sacrificial animals obtained from the joint venture a few months before Christmas. If the funds collected quite a lot, they can sacrifice a buffalo but if not enough, they simply would sacrifice a pig. The meat of sacrificial animals are later distributed to those who participated joint.

> Kunci Taon in Manado

If most of the region celebrate Christmas on December 25 only, unlike in Manado, North Sulawesi, which has started the celebration since December 1, with a series of pre-Christmas event until its peak in the 25th.

Visit the grave of his beloved family is still a part of the big day, usually done after Christmas and before New Year. In this period, the cemetery was cleaned and decorated to make it feel the aura of the holiday.

Christmas celebrations continued until the first week of January, which ended with tradition Kunci Taon, where a number of communities paraded in the streets of the village with unique costumes and entertaining.

> Sounds of Christmas in Ambon, Flores and Papua

Flores, Christmas is usually synonymous with bamboo torches in almost every corner of the town at Christmas. For young people, they usually literacy throughout the night on December 24, while playing fireworks.

You will hear the cheerful sound of bells in the church if to celebrate Christmas in Ambon. In this moment, they usually gather with relatives.

> Another unique tradition in Papua, which is called the Barapen. Barapan or burn stone is a local culinary ritual to cook pork as part of a party of the birth of Jesus Christ. Not only that, some areas are decorated with ornaments plus Christmas songs are played for 24 hours straight.

> Penjor in Bali

Bali is not only famous for its beautiful beaches, but also the culture that is unique, including when celebrating Christmas. Wearing traditional clothing such as kebaya, scarves and fabric parchment with black and white becomes a habit Christians celebrate Christmas on the island. Churches in Bali is also not to be outdone, they are adorned with bamboo and coconut, or the people there call Penjor.

> Lovely December in Toraja

There are similarities regarding the Christmas celebration in Toraja in Manado, the start of the party since the beginning of December. By Christmas, the government held Toraja culture and tourism festival known as Lovely December. The main event was held on December 26, with a procession called Lettoan.

If you are curious about the Lovely December, you can come to Toraja ahead of Christmas, guaranteed no regrets. In this Ferstival, various events held to pamper tourists such as carnivals, art shows, a series of traditional ceremonies, craft fairs.

Exotic Jakarta Cathedral Museum

Mixmug News. In the midst of sparkling and bustle of the city filled with skyscrapers, remaining beautiful buildings laden with history. One of them is the Cathedral Museum. Located in one of the buildings Cathedral, a beautiful museum which was named as one of the best museums in the category of cultural heritage preservation is worth visiting.

Maybe you're wondering, is it okay besides the Catholic visited the Cathedral Museum? The answer is, yes. The museum is located in Central Jakarta is open to all people, groups, and religions. The museum is located precisely at the main balcony of the church who were on the second floor, which is commonly used for mass.

Cathedral Church history very long neatly summarized in the collection of this museum. There are about 400 collections on display and mostly belonging to the rectory Jakarta Cathedral. One of the interesting museum collection is stick Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II Trophy, which is a keepsake when they visited Jakarta.

In addition, the museum was inaugurated on 28 April 1991, there is a collection of relics, the relics of the saints who had died. For example, hair, pieces of clothing, and bone fragments. These objects are stored in a small container round, and usually placed on the altar.

Museum whose creation was initiated by Father Rudol Kurris also save the carving of the Virgin Mary Romo Reksaatmadja berkonde work, which means it is a reflection of the culture of Indonesia as one of the originators of Catholic art. There is also a painting of a tree trunk Kusni paper bag, a hardened criminals were sentenced to death in 1980.

Cathedral Museum is open three days during the week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 am to 12 noon. Visitors are also expected to be well-dressed and polite, considering the building is located in an area where worship.

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Legend beach Malin Kundang

Mixmug News. -Sweet Water Beach, West Sumatra

The beach is located in the city of Padang. The beach sand is brown whitish, sprawling and ramps. From time to time, especially on weekends and holidays, tourists flooding this beach for a recreation, camping or surfing.

Beautiful panorama with the waves roll in a very fitting for surfing.

The beach is closely associated with the legend of Malin Kundang, rebellious child to his mother, and condemned to stone (in folklore).

Malin initially poor children who lived with his mother in a village. One day, Malin migrate because they want to become wealthy, and left her alone. Years later, Malin returned as a wealthy merchant with his beautiful wife. Unfortunately, because of shame to see his mother who is poor and dressed in rags, he did not acknowledge his mother's. Even the mother was expelled from the magnificent ship.

Hurt by his treatment of the ungodly, Ms. Malin Kundang pray to God and condemned his son to become a rock. Curse it happens. Malin, wives, ship, and all his men turned to stone. Until now, they incarnate stone can still be seen in the city of Padang Sweet Water Beach.

Build Solo The Visionary Culture

Saturday, December 6th, 2014, in Hall Soejatmoko (Culture heralds Solo) Jl. Slamet Riyadi 284, the seminar was attended by about 200 stageholder Solo, from the City Government, Community Care Heritage archipelago, NGOs, Cultural Performers, Elders Solo. Student / wi, Citizens Concerned Solo, Etc.

09.30 seminar begins.

While the seminar speakers:

1. FX Hadi Rudyatmo, Mayor of Surakarta.

2. Prof. Sri Edi Swasono, Professor of Economics, University of Indonesia.

3. Prof. Sardono W. Kusumo, professor of Institute of the Arts.

4. Bimo Hernowo St MEng, PGD, member of the European Architectural Hystorian Network.

This seminar is driven by the "hedonistic modern life" and uncontrolled development, Solo will feared would grow into a metropolis, the great city which is too modern. This trend was also experienced by other cities. In this country, if there is no commitment from policy makers, Solo will lose the uniqueness and identity as a heritage city, which akir-akir has been confirmed as a "World Heritage City".

They will also be the concern of economic assets are important in Solo are in control of certain groups. It reminds us of their basic instincts of the "Beast of Economics", which does not care about the aspects of outside economic interests, those animals who do not know the economic aspects of cultural, historical, and nationalism so the collective memory of the townspeople.

Besides the seminar "Building a Visionary Culture Solo (* Fort Vastenburg How Brought to Where?)", A forum of cooperation between the Department and the Government Soejatmoko Solo Surakarta City, this exhibition explores the Plan Fortifications Begeri Netherlands as a comparison in the treatment and management former colonial fort.

In making the event even this seminar discussion

A. To exchange opinions about the importance of Fort Vastenburg assertion by comparison forts located in the Netherlands.

B. Parse tangled lack of understanding about the use Vastenburg Fortress.

C. affirmation of the importance of the position of Surakarta City Government and the community in the management of assets of historic buildings in the city of Solo as a commitment to the maintenance of the character of the city.

D. Enterprises maintain awareness of the city as a viable habitat and proportionate in the face of drastic shift on the character of the city of Solo, from the unique city into a city that tends metropolis.

While the discussion and the exhibition will be interpreted:

1. Provide key points that can be used as a reference and recommendation to the parties concerned, in this case the government, both central and municipal government of Surakarta, stakeholders, academics and citizens.

2. Provide a clear and concrete foundation for the development orientation and arrangement of Solo fore. Mainly review of the vision of culture, having regard to the existence of Solo as City of Culture who is also the World Heritage Cities.

3. Provide a clear and concrete foundation for the development orientation and arrangement Solo forward. Mainly review of the economic and business aspects, with regard to economic aspects of culture-based / creativity in the local community.

4. Provide a baseline or reference more argumentative, comprehensive and conceptual in the reuse of the relics

Heritage, as in the case of Fort Vastenburg. This, among others, can be obtained from the comparison through the management system of the forts in the Netherlands.

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Nyang-Nyang Beach

Mixmug News, Beach Nyang - Nyang is located in South Bali. This beach is located behind a hill and to reach it, you have to descend hundreds of steps.

Beach Nyang - Nyang provide an amazing sight with bluish-green clear water and soft white sand that is ready to welcome you once down the stairs.

Beach Nyang - Nyang can be regarded as an isolated beach because it's hidden and yet full of visitors. The beach is only frequented by foreign tourists who want to play surf. Characteristics of the beach in South Bali is almost everything has to be achieved with the downhill.

Beach Nyang - Nyang is one virgin beaches that offer comfort and tranquility wrapped in natural beauty that makes you can not forget it.

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Ratemoyo Megalithic Beach In West Sumba

Mixmug News. Sumba southwest shows its beauty through the village Ratenggaro. The village is special because it is located on a seaside cliff Ratewoyo. Position facing the open sea with huge waves reef break.

This village was originally located on a promontory that is located right on the waterfront. However abrasion and tidal causing water to get into the house, so that the residents decided to move the village to a higher cliff.

In the former seaside village remains a collection of megalithic stone tomb. The shape is different from the grave stone slab as in town Waikabubak poster. Grave stone is here made of solid rock with more than two meters high and decorated ancient writings and drawings.

Sitting next to an ancient stone tomb with a beautiful beach to watch the waves, I understand why so revered Sumba be rich culture and natural beauty. Soft white sandy beaches and coral flanked by high cliffs reminds me of Tanah Lot in Bali. Of course, the beach is much more beautiful and very quiet.

The village is located in the area Kodi, Sumba Barat Daya. Kodi is on the western end of the island of Sumba. This place is about 80 kilometers from the town where I was staying, Waikabubak. Seen on the road map is a bit twisted, but this is the best condition.

Fields, houses on the edge of the road with a grave stone in the yard, ravines and forests into an amazing treat for the eyes along the way. Before leaving, we bought souvenirs villagers. Cigarettes for fathers, mothers betel nut and candy for children.

Rebuilding custom home is not cheap. Villagers told me that a house requires four main pillars to remain standing. "One timber cost the same as a large buffalo," said the residents of the village. That's just the cost of the main mast, not counting the cost to build the walls, floors and roofs. In addition to the costs, materials originally easily obtained from the forest is increasingly difficult to find.

Paronabaroro village. Conditions of villages in this area is different from the previous Waikabubak village in the city. Remoteness makes this village is still very simple. Marapu belief still held tightly by the occupants.

The old woman wearing a cloth topless. Men and women of chewing betel nut which makes them spit crimson red. It started since their teens and make lips appear as if wearing red lipstick. Horse moored next to the house as a symbol of social status.

The entrance to the village is a path along the approximately 4 kilometers. At the front of the village there is a field full of newer grave stone. Some have been modified by using cement, stone no longer intact.

Grave stone with older age located in the center of the village. The complex surrounds a grave stone altar where the conduct of ceremonies. Not just anyone should set foot into a place that is considered sacred.

Umang-Umang Island "Heaven in the Middle of the Sea"

Mixmug News. Umang-Umang Island is a small island in the archipelago Sebesi - Sebuku, Lampung province. Uninhabited island, with white sand and rocks are beautiful.

The trip to Pulau Umang Umang is quite far. From Jakarta we need to Merak and crossing to Port Lampung, Bakauheni. From Bakauheni, we have to Pier Canti.

Dock Canti is a small port in Kalianda, Lampung. This dock is the link to the small islands in the waters of the Sunda Strait. Looks a number of transport workers are carrying copra from Sebesi island adjacent to the mountain Anak Krakatau.

In this archipelago presents the interesting things for our vacation. While down the pier, you will see the white sand and blue sea.

Sebesi Island is an island where the tourists in transit and stay. Because on the other small islands are not adequate lodging. And usually tourists transit and stay on the island before climbing into Child of Krakatoa and move on to another island.

Diperjalan of Canti Pier to the island Sebesi seen some small islands are uninhabited. For about lebih1 1/2 hours you will arrive at the island Sebesi. Rest for a while and then go on to Child of Krakatoa. This place is a beautiful place and become the main purpose of tourists who like adventure. Child of Krakatoa.

The island is still close to the neighboring island of Pulau Umang Umang Sebesi is. The island is not big, but very fascinating. Wow! the water is very nice spot. Quiet and amazing. Suitable for those who like to snorkel. The place is also the target of the tourists. The island is small but presenting the grandeur of nature.

The waters of this island are still many colorful fish. Near the pier, we can see a collection of fish in groups. The water is very clear so clearly visible beauty coralnya stone cluster.

If the weather is bright, you will see the beautiful sunrise and sunset. If both appear, the holiday will be even more perfect. You enjoy the wonders of God through His creation dazzling.

Gili Meno Lombok The Hidden Paradise

Mixmug News. Gili Meno is the smallest and most desolate island among the three Gili in Lombok. Beautiful beaches over most of the island and the sea is crystal clear water makes a lot of tourists who travel to Gili Meno to cool off from the urban bustle. It was like a vacation to a private island because the island is not much visited. The beauty and the beauty of the island exceeds the neighboring island.

As in two other dyke, Gili Meno is also surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches. This beach can be discovered about 90 minutes by foot. There are no cars or motorcycles here, so the quality udahnya silence and unquestioning. If by chance your luggage pretty much, you can use that can help transport cidomo your luggage from place reliance on the east side of the boat to stay.

Though silent, Gili Meno also actually inhabited by local residents, but only about 400 people. Most of the population living around the road that connects one part of the island to the other.

In addition to motor vehicles, electricity is still very rare here. There are only a few people and a villa that had a generator. Generally, the locals still use candles / torches for lighting and use of firewood for cooking.

Incomplete Meno to travel if you do not walk around the island to enjoy the landscape and the lives of local residents. One of the interesting places to visit is the salty lake that is on the west side of the island.

The beach at Gili Meno is the best beach of all beaches in the Gili islands. So do not miss to play or just enjoy the beach here.

Not satisfied with just a drive around and see the beach alone, try to go snorkeling. Snorkeling at Gili Meno is very exciting because in addition to a very crystal clear sea water, you also can see the fish and even turtles frolic on the beach are quite shallow.

If you are a fan of diving, this is a mandatory thing that you should do in Meno. With the sea water is very clear, you can see the coral reefs that are still awake, reef sharks, and turtles.

You can also visit a small bird park on the island to see various species of beautiful birds.

Gili Meno also contained a green turtle breeding. You can visit there to have a look and support the restoration efforts will be undertaken here.

Cheap places to stay can be found in the interior and a bit far from the beach. When a hotel price still negotiable / bargain if you come out of the holiday season (July, August, and December), especially if you are going to stay for a week or more.

For accommodation you can see more here.

Nothing fancy meal at a restaurant on the island. However, in the guest house and beach cafes provide great fresh fish baked in banana leaves. Most restaurants also have a wood-fired oven to make pizza.

Almost no nightlife to be found in Gili Meno. However you can meet with people who live in the guest house with a walk in a bonfire party.

Accommodation to Gili Meno

From Lombok: Gili Island boats usually depart daily from Ward Harbor, about an hour from Senggigi. You may have to wait quite a passenger who wants to Gili Meno. But if by chance there is no direct ship, should you take the boat to Gili Trawangan and stay there one night. Then you get to Gili Meno by using a speed boad morning.

From Bali: Boats to the island of Gili departing from the fields Bai, a port city which is about 90 minutes from Kuta. Or you can take a fast boat at a cost of more expensive from Benoa Harbour, South Bali.

Learn more about transportation in Lombok.

Best Time to Gili Meno

Gili Meno peak season is in July, August, and December. During these months, the cost of accommodation and hotels will increase dramatically, and it is difficult to find accommodation. But this island is never as busy outside of these months. The rainy season lasts Gili Islands from November to April.