Batik Kraton - The Origin Of Batik In Indonesia

Batik is an art masterpiece-laden craft influenced travel time and environmental changes. Batik developed in Indonesia since centuries ago, in the land of Java, batik evolved into an expression rooted in mythology, philosophy, and the symbols surrounding the life cycle. From China and India come the influence of Hinduism and Buddhism, while the Arabs and Persians came to feel un-Islamic. The

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Bedhaya Ketawang Dance - Mystical And Sacred Dances

Bedhaya Ketawang Dance been known since the early 17th century. According to the book Wedhapradangga, Bedhaya Ketawang choreographer is Sultan Agung (1613-1645), first king of the Mataram kingdom's joint Kanjeng Ratu Kencanasari, Queen of the south sea lord who is also called Kanjeng Ratu Kidul. Before the dance was created, Sultan Agung ordered gamelan experts to create a piece called

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Prambanan Temple - A Form Of Sacrificial Love

Prambanan temple is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and is the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia with the main building height is 47m. This temple was built around 850 AD by Rakai Pikatan, the second king of Mataram dynasty I and continued by Balitung Maha Sambu, during the Sanjaya dynasty. This temple complex consists of 8 major temples and more than 250 small temples. Three

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Gamelan - Music To Summon The Gods

Gamelan is a ensemble musical that features metallophone, xylophone, drums, and gongs. The word gamelan comes from the Javanese language "gamel" which means hitting or beating. Gamelan orchestra are mostly in Java, Madura, Bali, and Lombok in a variety of sizes and shapes.Gamelan becoming known as Hindhu-Buddhist dominated Indonesia in the days of majapahit empire. The difference with the music

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Wayang (Puppet) - Ancient Performing Arts

Wayang (Puppet) was first developed in Java and Bali and has been known since prehistoric times of about 1500 years before Christ. The development of wayang begins in ancient times when the ancestors of the Indonesian people still embrace animism and dynamism. This belief is believed the spirits of the dead would be alive and all objects are animate and have power. So they still worshiped and

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Borobudur Temple - World Heritage Site

Since 1991, Borobudur has been designated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Building a giant pile of stone blocks which have a total height of 42 feet, size + / - 118 m on each side, and the spent rock + / - 55,000 cubic meters has become a tourist attraction and cultural sites in Indonesia besides Bali and Jakarta. In addition, the Borobudur Temple is also a holy place for Buddhists in Indonesia

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