Exotic Virgin Beach is still Natural and Clean

Bali eyes of the tourists always show the face of the dominant beach. One of them is located on the beach Prasi Karangasem regency. These include coastal beaches that have not been much explored by many tourists. There are several names embeddable this beach from the White Sand Beach, Beach Prasi danVirgin Beach..

 Exotic Virgin Beach is still Natural and Clean

This beach is very fitting because it's called Virgin Beach atmosphere still quiet, safe, comfortable, and have not been touched by humans. The atmosphere is unspoiled by the waves are classified as moderate. This beach has clear water so it is suitable for swimming or snorkeling and sunbathing as well of course that is often done by tourists from abroad.

The beauty of this coastal plain is extremely curved. Situated between two cliffs, so the beach is quite hidden, which is located behind the Mount Bugbug and cooperative. To reach it, visitors must travel a distance of about 100 meters from the asphalt road. And road conditions are still not good infrastructure makes the challenge for a visit to the beach is quite steep.

Ocean view here is incredible, there is a sensation in itself, since to reach the location field is quite difficult, but still traveled with four wheels, a condition that is still pure, reminiscent of the first time Dreamland Beach is known by tourists.

Virgin beach conditions have natural conditions that are still awake keasriannya and not exploited by humans. The name "Virgin beach" rightly describes the geography and the beauty of this beach. It lies between two cliffs makes Virgin beaches rather difficult to find.

 

Virgin beaches or beach is located in the Village Prasi Prasi, including the district of Ubud, Bali. If taken from Denpasar City about the time it takes about 2 hours.

UNESCO recognition of cultural arts Saman

Saman Dance from Gayo Lues and surrounding areas in Aceh Province was officially recognized and included in the list of cultural heritage objects that do not require urgent protection of UNESCO.

Head of Information and Public Communication Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy I Gusti Ngurah son during a press conference in Jakarta, Thursday (24/11), say it.
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UNESCO recognition of cultural arts Saman were carried out and characterized by diketoknya hammer-sixth Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Objects Not UNESCO.

"Through the trial, the art culture of Gayo Lues Saman and surrounding areas in Aceh province formally entered into the Register of Cultural Heritage Objects Not Requiring Urgent Protection of UNESCO," he said.

Attended the annual grand session of more than 500 delegates from 69 countries, international NGOs, cultural experts and the media took place at the Bali International Convention Centre from 22 to 29 November 2011.

Indonesia is trusted by 137 countries in 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Objects was to host a prestigious and leading the Assembly.

KUTA - Bali Indonesia was chosen as the tourism gateway of Ternate,

 

KUTA - Bali Indonesia was chosen as the tourism gateway of Ternate, as a place to promote the tourism potential in the province of Maluku. That was done to attract tourists, as well as domestic tourists.

When promotion potential of tourism, the deputy mayor of Ternate Arifin Djafar provide exposure about the condition of the area of ​​tourism to all tourists, and tourism industry in Bali.

Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, Djafar Arifin said the government of Ternate had initially planned to do a promotional tour in Bali Province.

"Bali is a gateway for tourism, many foreign and domestic tourists who come here, so we expect our potential in Ternate can be known to them," said Djafar in Kuta, Bali on Friday (11/25/2011).

It wants to introduce more tourism Ternate, that one moment expected that more people know about the natural beauty, hospitality community and cultural uniqueness of Ternate.

In these activities, the Department of Tourism presents Ternate Ternate mascot dances, and traditional cuisine of Ternate.

These activities received a positive response from Bali's tourism industry, such as the travel agents and other travel agency.

Djafar admitted, almost all travel agents in Bali enthusiastic wish to bring guests to Ternate.

"If there are investors who want to go to Ternate, please we are happy to accept. I guarantee the whole licensing process is completed in two days. If there are obstacles immediately contact me, so I myself will act immediately, "he said.

At the same time, the Head of Tourism Department of Ternate Husaian Alfing explained, the tourism potential untapped maximum Ternate.

"The number of tourists visiting Ternate is not worth the potential, therefore we need many such promotions to Bali," he said.

He gave an example, the potential of tourism of the three forts such as the history of the Dutch fort, Fort Portuguese, and Spanish Fort. Also other tourist attractions, namely the Old City of Ternate Sultanate of marine tourism and Marine Sport in Central Halmahera.

U.S. President Barack Obama attend the 19th ASEAN summit to Nusa Dua in Bali 2011

 

 United States Citizens busy-busy on holiday to Bali after U.S. President Barack Obama attended the Summit All 19 ASEAN in Nusa Dua on the 17 to 19 November 2011.

"The arrival of Obama's major effect on tourists visiting the U.S. for a vacation to Bali," the observer said the tourism and hospitality employers' accommodation, Made Arta, in Denpasar on Friday (25/11).

He acknowledged the presence of Obama to Bali some time ago to bring fresh air to the world of tourism in Indonesia, especially Bali, because it does not directly provide security and comfort during a vacation on the island was.

News of Obama's presence since a few months had a positive impact on tourism in Bali, although a number of European countries hit by the global economic crisis.

Even the data in Bali Provincial Tourism Office to mention that during the last three months, U.S. tourists who vacation in Bali to show improvement. Of that number 10,297 people in August 2011 to 10 529 people in September and 11,021 in October.

Underwater vehicle Singaraja Bali Tourism

Like a submarine tour vehicle? If so, then it must be prepared to pay a visit to the famous Menjangan Island with underwater beauty. The island is located in North Bali is a location that must be visited by tourists who really want to explore the flora and fauna that exist under the sea with snorkeling, diving, etc..

 

No one doubted again the beauty beneath the sea on the island of Menjangan such as coral reefs or a variety of underwater animals that live on this island. But because the area of Menjangan is included in the Bali Barat National Park (TNBB) so that no person who carelessly allowed to perform a variety of tourist activities in this place. However, for diving in Menjangan Island must have prior permission from the Head TNBB with offices in Jembrana.

When visiting the Menjangan, let alone the famous underwater beautiful, just a few meters from the beach alone can get very imaginative scenery. The water was crystal clear with temperatures around 25 degrees celsius. Menjangan Island has stunning sea floor contour due to the initially shallow submarine can suddenly become steeper (drop off). Well that's steep walls of many of the various coral reefs are colorful like Millephora Acrophola sp and sp.

Besides can see coral reefs, also you can see thousands of fish swim like Lionfish, Stonefish, Zebra Fish, and various other types of fish. According to authorities, there are at least 45 species of coral, 32 species of reef fish, as well as nine marine mollusks contained in Menjangan Island, where when you visit there then certainly all the species you can see and enjoy.

 

Menjangan Island location in the village of Resources Klampok, Gerokgak, about 55 km from the city of Singaraja, Bali.

Stretch of White Sand Beaches of Bali atuh

Atuh beach is a beach resort was awarded to anyone who came to Bali. This beach has beautiful white sand and gentle so as to make anyone who visited him at home. It takes little effort to achieve that is by walking through the fields and cliffs are quite steep but beautiful, but all the beauty of the panorama and a very charming atuh could soon pay a sense of tired and exhausted after walking away.

In front of the beach there are two small islands are often known by the name of Batu Abah. This beach stretches approximately 500 meters and is limited by the small atolls and two islands in front of him. In one of this small island there is a consecrated temple. Local people often use the island for fishing. On the beach there is also a temple diempon by some Banjar. In this temple Salas a sacred dance and the only one in the world staged, ie Jangkang Pelilit. This dance is a dance picture of soldiering in antiquity.

Disekitaran this coast there are also two wells are old and so sacred by the local community. These old wells once the backbone of the community to meet the various needs for water daily before the taps. That said, the well is dry though rarely in the long dry season, hence his role is vital for the local population at the time.

Atuh beach is very conducive for you to seek solitude and isolation wangsit, ideas, or just to calm down. Fortunate position of this beach is hidden so that the naturalness and cleanliness are still awake because I have found many people who come to him. Waves on the Beach atuh fairly large because of dealing directly with the high seas. Hence caution is required extra if you want to swim

Bali Beach charm Suraberata

One more of a beach that is guaranteed will be presenting a naturalness, beauty and tranquility to any visitors that Suraberata Coast. This beach looks so attractive, especially with black sand gleaming meteorite if there is a white powder in between. This beach is very suitable for those who yearned for peace, quiet, and very fitting for a place to find ideas due to its location that has not been touched by people.

 

 

Questioning the waves in this Suraberata Coast, known as a beach with waves big enough so no wonder that the beach is starting much visited by foreign tourists who love the sport because it's surfing beach is perfect for sports on this one. It is conceivable, large waves combined with the breeze, swaying trees on the beach, and the beauty of the surrounding environment will certainly make anyone feel welcome to stay for long in Suraberata.

 

Beginning of this beach due to start frequently visited beaches in Bali as usual visited Legian and Kuta are too crowded and uncomfortable again so many tourists looking for alternatives to each other quiet beaches and beautiful. Lives of people around the beach Suraberata still cling to indigenous traditions with typical Balinese hospitality. Their livelihoods are mostly farmers, but over the times when there is also the merchants and employees.

 

 

To support tourism in this Suraberata beach then there are facilities such as parking areas, restaurants, lodging, resorts, villas and bungalows. So do not worry for those who come to this Suraberata afraid there is no inn or a good place to eat because, as mentioned above, all the fittings that support the various activities that tourists can be found in this beautiful beach. Now, you just prepare for the later steps in Suraberata!

 

Address

Suraberata beach in the village of Lalanglinggah, Selemadeg District, about 30 km away from the western city of Tabanan.

Up Camel safari in the island resort of Bali

Are you penah Camel ride? Felt a sensation like what was in the back of the animal that originally lived in the desert or the peninsula's land? If not, then it's time to try the sensation of riding on camel's back when your vacation to the island resort of Bali. You can try it in Sawangan Nusa Dua Beach with tracks Sawangan.

Tour Camel safari with a ride back was recognized many tourists give a deep impression during a holiday in Bali. Because in addition to enjoying the beautiful beach and a fantastic Balinese semlohai, there is also another sensation when the tourists witness the beauty of nature's treasures all of the Camel's back with a height of 1.5 to 2 meters. You want to?

camels Australia

Where camels? It turned out that camels are imported directly from Australia Kangaroos Affairs. By The camels are tall, the tourists will be invited to tour the Coast Sawangan has another dimension that is the beauty of white sand, rugged limestone cliffs, huge waves, coastal breeze.

Before the ride camels, tourists are asked to crouch forward. This is because when a camel ride position was sitting on the sand beach. Once the camel would get up / stand, of course, two front legs of a long camel would get up first and tourists who sit on punggug camel will lie down backwards. Experience a unique and fun tourist camel ride can be perpetuated. The handler will help to get pictures of camels and camel guide according to the desired position.

 In addition, the camel-camel in Bali Camel Safari can be hired for taking photos for prewedding. Of course the invitation cards will feel unique and interesting if contains fose-fose with camels. For the purposes of making photo prewedding, will be provided 2 camels and 2 tails of the handler. Purpose provided two tails of camels, camel-camel that is more easily managed and not attractive when taking pictures.

location

Being in the Coast strategic coastal Sawangan that were located not far from the Hotel Nikko in Nusa Dua.

Good luck!

Commemorating Tragic Love Story In Tomb Jayaprana

You've heard the story of love and Layon Sari Jayaprana enough to invite the attention of the tatar Bali. If Europe has sadly nan melancholy romance, Romeo and Juliet, Bali has Jayaprana and Layon Sari. Jayaprana story is the story of husband and wife are regarded as ideal future Wanekeling Kalianget kingdom first. But because beauty Layon Sari, the king who ruled when it intends to acquire Layon Sari and trying to get rid of Jayaprana.

 

 Jayaprana itself is an orphan who was later raised by the village authorities Kalianget. Jayaprana eventually be killed by the evil deception of the King who sent him to the northwest of Bali to fight against pirates. But on arrival in the Gulf Accept, Patih Sunggaling even kill Jayaprana because it was sent by the King. However, melodramatic drama occurs when Layon Sari refused when it will be married by the King. Layon Sari chose to end her life after her husband who is in heaven.

This story was then a love story that is so dramatic. Now, as a symbol of the tomb Jayaprana husband who loved his wife so loved and much visited by tourists. Not just a love story that can suck people's attention, his grave a beautiful position because it has a captivating sea views make this tomb more inflated. When visiting the grave Jayaprana, but can look back stories of romance and fidelity of the Layon Sari, also for brazing back your love affair with his wife and dear ones of course.

In this place there is also a temple can be visited to reach the temple, the location of the tomb Jayaprana require a long and steep climb but the scenery around it makes all the effort worthwhile is not in vain. Temple which contains a glass case displaying sculpture and Layonsari Jayaprana. The atmosphere is quiet and beautiful scenery around the tomb, Menjangan Island and even some of the mountain on the island of Java can be seen from this tomb.

Show Cattle Gerumbungan in bali

Have you ever cried watching the show unique nan, Gerumbungan Cow? These activities are often carried out by Balinese farmers plowing their fields when it is completed and ready for planting. The time which is around August, held at the Field kaliasem, Lovina. Usually this activity is not only attended by the farmers or communities in the vicinity of the show, but also many of the tourists who come to watch.

Show Cattle Gerumbungan it's been since the first favored by farmers in Bali. Why Gerumbungan? Gerumbungan itself is a large bell that hung in the bull's neck, where a pair of cows that have been trained to be connected to the neck with a wood called with Uga. Gerumbungan cow is grateful heritage still maintained its existence.

In practice, the choice will attract a pair of cow jockey in a series of seats that have been decorated with a variety of equipment typical of Bali as an amazing attraction. This unique ancient tradition has finally been unveiled by the Regent of Buleleng on
ago as the Cattle Business Group Wiwit Merta Sari. Since then it has been inaugurated even this activity can now be implemented with a more orderly and well programmed.

These performances are usually held regularly on Sundays from the hours of 8:00 to 10:00 in the village square. Not only is dominated by the locals just to be a jockey, even if by chance you are visiting this village could be a jockey. Do not worry about cows going berserk because it is usually included cows that have been trained and guided by professional people that will provide an unforgettable experience.

location

Cattle show this activity Gerumbungan Bebetin often held in the Village, District Sawan, Buleleng, Singaraja Bali

 

Batik World Summit 2011

Batik Indonesia will host the World Summit 2011 which chose the theme "Indonesia: The Global Home of Batik" at the Jakarta Convention Center Convention Center, 28 September to 2 October 2011. Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry related to working with the Foundation Batik Batik Indonesia in organizing the World Summit (WBS) is.

"World Batik Summit (WBS) is expected to build enthusiasm and support batik internationally batik practitioners and enthusiasts worldwide," said Dipo Alam, co-founder of Yayasan Batik Indonesia.

WBS is also expected to result in the formation of a forum for craftsmen and batik industry worldwide. "This event would like to say that batik may be developed and made ​​anywhere, but the house must remain in Indonesia," Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu expressed.

WBS invite 1,000 delegates from the fashion experts, practitioners, academics, and batik lovers, both in Indonesia mapun from the international world. This event could be a promotional event for the batik producers, artisans, and the industry through world-scale exhibition.

Traditional clothing Toraja World Attention

Seoul - Toraja traditional clothing that has been modified and worn by the ambassador of Indonesia in Manhunt International 2011 event held in South Korea (ROK), Johanica Yanuar, attracting the attention of the audience who came from 48 countries worldwide.

"A lot of praise delivered through the media, including website Bebeberapa about national costume used by participants from Indonesia, Johanica Yanuar," said Chairman Tim Indonesia are also Brand Manager of L-Men, Christian Widi Nugraha, in Seoul.

Contests talented man of the world, Manhunt International 2011, held in Seoul, South Korea, on 28 September to 10 October 2011 and the final night was held on Monday night (10/10) in one of the elite Seoul.

The results of a community survey on its website beauty contest www.indopageants.com on Sunday night (9 / 10) predicts that the national dress worn ambassador of Indonesia will be the Best National Costume.

Vice Indonesia, Johanica Yanuar (26), which was 182 cm tall, wearing a dress design Dynan Fariz - Jember Fashion Carnaval-themed Mystical Toraja in Traditional Costume Parade sessions.

Clothing is a modification of custom clothing Toraja seppa tallung book that comes with impressive wings and horns greatness and majesty of one of the Indonesian culture.

Widi added, the selection of clothing inspired by the culture of Toraja was also once expected to attract the attention of the world about the culture keaneragamanan Indonesia so that they are interested to come and traveled to the country.

give thanks through ceremony

In East Nusa Tenggara Ngada precisely in the area, there is a unique way that made people to do homage and gratitude to ancestors services. Communities do this by holding a ceremony that Reba has become a tradition for generations.

This ceremony is an annual ritual made public. Usually done at the beginning of the year in January or February. In this ceremony, people ask for advice and prominent religious leaders have to lead a better life in the new year.

Reba is an annual ritual ceremonies are quite large. Prior to the celebration of Reba, the first held the opening ceremony of Reba or known by su'i uwi. At night, made dinner together while waiting for morning to come. Furthermore, in the morning celebration, the community together to taste the dishes that have been cooked and ready to eat.

Of particular interest is the main course of this celebration is not a luxury dishes like various celebrations in general. In this celebration, is a sweet dish that is served. Sweet himself exalted as it is considered as a food source that never runs out is provided by the earth. Therefore Ngada residents have never experienced food insecurity.

Reba performed with a festive ceremony for three to four days. Prior to execution of the dances and singing begins, held inculturation Mass led by local religious leaders. Blending elements of traditional and religious ceremonies are also accompanied by the choir of the church by using the local language.

The ceremony continued with a procession of dancers who dance gripping a long sword and stick colors on the edges. The canes grow festive with decorated white goat hair.

As an accompanist, a single stringed stringed instrument made from coconut shell or gourd forest used in this ceremony. The mood grew festive when the audience and the dancers were presented with one or two glasses of wine. This ritual is a tradition Ngada everyone who attended the event. This is done as a form of excitement Ngada society while maintaining the feel spiritual.

Give thanks and grateful indeed have their own way. Especially if directly related to the customs and culture as did the Ngada. Aside from being a form of gratitude, Ceremony Ngada also be a way to preserve the ancestral culture. For society Ngada, not just the ceremony Ceremony Ngada simbolistik but also involve elements of religion, culture and customs that have been held and preserved for generations.
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rice cone

In Indonesia, every celebration feels incomplete if without rice cone and often to be excellent. With a number of side dishes, serving tumpeng not only interesting but also has a distinctive taste of the archipelago.

Rice cone has a characteristic and distinctive shape. In each grain, rice cone is made conical then basically contains sebgai side dishes accompanying rice. In general, processed form of rice yellow rice cone. Sometimes it can also be found white rice or rice uduk. Some of the accompanying side dishes consisting of cakes, shredded, sliced ​​omelet, tomato, fried chicken, beans ointment, salted fish and others.

But behind the flavor and excitement displayed by this dish, rice cone turns out to have profound significance. In each dish of rice cone, there is a distinct meaning from diverse forms of rice to the dish is presented.

Cone cone basically meaningful tribute to the elder. Usually when the celebration, along with cutting cones by cutting the top of cone. This section is usually given to the elder. While the loss cone is considered as a sense of gratitude that can be eaten together.

While the side dishes have meaning as a God-given sense of gratitude that can be a delicious food. In addition, at the base cone used banana leaves as a symbol of God's power of nature around.

Rice cone also has other types of presentation. At least there are three types of presentation of the rice cone. Overall presentation of the cone has the meaning sepiritual White cone is typically used for custom event that is sacred. As for the yellow cone symbolizes the meaning of gratitude to the creator. The other type is a cone made from rice uduk which is usually used to celebrate religious.

As well as a wealth of culinary traditions of Indonesia, rice cones existence deserves to be maintained. More than just a culinary delight, rice cone does have a deep meaning. Therefore, rice cone deserves to be maintained in order to maintain its existence as well as a wealth of culinary traditions of Indonesia

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Blue fire in Ijen Crater

Three days I was Ijen crater region, the purpose of hunting anyway just photograph it. During his time at the Ijen Crater region, there is some sulfur miners advised me to try to take still images at night in Ijen crater, said they will look like a blue flame gas stove Outgoing from the crevices of the rocks of the crater.

 Eventually curiosity got me to try to climb to the crater of Ijen night

Hp alarm rang promptly at 23:30 pm, lazy to wake up remembering the temperature really cold weather that night, I was forced to get out of blankets, supplies have been prepared from the afternoon. Exit the room inn, immediately felt very cold temperatures combined with wind gusts. Once out of the postman, the temperature reached 2 º c.. Brrr .. pantesan really cool.

 

Promptly at 12 am starting to walk into the hiking trail, moonlit night, the sky is clear & star scattered.
 Quiet atmosphere .. excited .. middle malem .. alone .. amid the forest anyway ..
After walking about 15 minutes the bearers passed with sulfur, the sulfur bearers began their activities since the hours of 10 pm, they began to climb toward the crater. A bit too quiet streets alone because it is often met with sulfur miners. About 1 hour walk, arrived at the Post Bunder, ga closed shop can drink warm water deh ... a short break & find Jumanto pack that will accompany me during his stay at Ijen crater tonight.
 

Mr. Jumanto is one of the officers of the 15 people Sulfur Sulfur Guard designated by the company, sulfur guard duty is to extinguish the flames coming out of the crater so as not to burn the sulfur. When his officers sulfur for 15 days each month in 24-hour shift system, alternately located in the crater of day or night. Sulfur wage workers for 15 days is Rp.600ribu. To earn extra income, they sometimes also be a sulfur miners.

After meeting with Mr. Jumanto, proceed to Ijen crater, around 2 am to the edge of the crater of Ijen all add to the cold winds that night. According Jumanto pack when the weather is not bright moon will be visible cahaya2 of torches carried by the bearers of sulfur along the path to the crater.

 Around 2.30 am, arrived at the crater of Ijen, Subhanallah ... completely visible blue flame out of the crevices of the rocks of the crater, the source of this fire there at some point. His voice sounds like a kerosene stove that itinerant handyman fried rice, roaring. This fire will not be visible in the daytime, only his voice is heard. Then pack Jumanto suggested for the location photographed jgn too close to the crater since the sulfur smoke was very thick morning & stuffy throat.

 After getting the location where the wind direction will not be running toward me, started to install the tripod, the camera is ready to empty two gigabytes of memory, camera battery at full charge at all after Paltuding stall.

 During photographing some of the miners, kadang2 wind towards me with the fumes of sulfur ... uh ..! very oppressive throat .. Automatic night was not only audible sound of the fire crater alone, but from a cough sulfur miners .. "Selling certain cough medicines sold here" said Mr. Jumanto.

Ijen crater was in until 7 am, after pack Jumanto advised me to immediately go up to the edge of the caldera, since sulfur fumes began to come into the hiking trail.

Tips are at the Ijen area:

Give the first street when passing by the bearer of sulfur.

Bring lots of cigarettes if you smoke a bit, because sometimes the miners asked for cigarettes to visitors.

If you do not smoke take the candy, give the miners, they would appreciate your gift even if only a pack of gum.

Be friendly to the miners, because they are very friendly to visitors, although the burden of all those who take it very serious.

Bring a small towel or handkerchief to cover her face when fumes of sulfur leads to you.

Bring back the garbage, because along the route rarely seen garbage, the miners are very concerned at this location for cleanliness, because this location is as one tourist destination abroad, every day there must be some tourists who visit this site.

 

If you want to spend the night, available accommodation which is managed by officers at the post Paltuding perhutani, overnight USD 100 thousand, a facility big bed, two blankets, two pillows & 1 bolsters.

This location operates electricity only from 7 pm to 10 pm, so it takes 3 hours it can be used to ngecharge hp or camera batteries ... signals are sometimes ilang hp sometimes, but mostly ilangnya.

There are several food stalls, but only sell snacks, instant noodles & fried rice .. no other side dishes (chicken, fish, tofu, tempeh, etc.).

Traditional Dance from Aceh

(Saman dance) is typical of the soil rencong, Aceh. Saman dance uniqueness lies in the cohesiveness of the movement the which is amazing. The dancers move in Unison can saman to the music in harmony. Orderly movements of the body as if driven one, Continues to dance with a compact, following a dynamic of the songs. It's interesting, is not it? Nothing wrong with a lot of saman dance Captivate the audience the art of dance. Not only from Indonesia, but also from abroad. Now, let's review some more about this unique dance.

 

 This dance is usually played by a dozen or dozens of men, but the numbers must be odd. However, in subsequent developments, this dance is played also by women or a mixture of male and female. And of course with modifications other movement. I am sometimes asked how so many people can simultaneously play a dance that has a high speed? In addition to training of course, there are definitely certain formation in the laying of each dancer's balance so that the density and look harmonious and dynamic dance.
Saman Dance History

Saman dance is on call because it was created by a cleric named Sheikh Saman Aceh in XIV century AD, from the Gayo highlands. Initially, this dance is a popular game called Pok Ane. However, later added to the accompaniment of poetry that contains the praise to Allah SWT, and accompanied also by a combination of pat-pat of the dancers. At that time, saman dance become one of the media propaganda.

As the times, too, Saman grow until its use becomes more frequent. Now, dance saman dance can be classified as entertainment / performances, because performances of dance is not bound by time, certain events or ceremonies. Tari Saman can be displayed on every occasion that are crowds and excitement, such as birthday parties, weddings or other celebrations. To place, Saman usually done at home, fields, and some are using the stage.
Tari Saman usually displayed is guided by a leader who is typically called the Sheikh. Sheikh Saman dancers and should be able to work together well to create a compact and harmonious movement.


Movement

Saman dance motion using the two elements that became the basic elements of dance saman: applause and pat his chest. Allegedly, when the spread of Islam, sheikhs of ancient Malay dance saman studied, then bring back through the motion, accompanied by poems facilitate the propagation of Islam for the sake of preaching. In the present context, the dances are religious rituals that are still used as a medium to convey messages preaching through the performances.

Saman dance one dance that is quite unique, because it only shows the motion of clapping and other movements, like rocking motion, kirep, Lingang, surang-filtered (all motion is the Gayo language). In addition, there are two rows of people singing, clapping and all Tari Saman dancers have to dance in harmony. In Tari Saman usually, the longer the tempo going faster and faster so Tari Saman interesting.
Dancer

In general, Saman dance is played by a dozen or dozens of men. but the numbers must be odd. However, in later development, this dance is also played by women. Another opinion says this dance is danced less than 10 people, with details of 8 dancers and 2 as cue givers while singing. However, developments in the modern era requires that a dance would be more lively when danced by a dancer with higher numbers. This is where the Sheikh, it must regulate the movement and singing poems Saman.
Costume or special clothing saman divided in three parts:

     * · On the head: bulung pupil or tengkuluk basic black cloth square. Two aspects such as dress embroidered with thread, edit kepies.
    * In the body: basic shirt / dress filigree (the basic black dress, embroidered in white thread, green and red, embroidered waist portion kedawek and kekait, short-handed shirt) and sarong pants.
    * On hand: bracelets masks, handkerchiefs. Similarly, in the use of color, according to tradition contains certain values, because the color indicates the identity of the wearer. The colors reflect the compactness, wisdom, strength, courage and harmony.

Saman dance is indeed very interesting. Saman dance performances are not only popular in our own country, but also popular overseas as in Australia and Europe. Recently saman dance in shows in Australia to commemorate the catastrophic tsunami of 26 December 2006. Therefore, we should be proud of the arts that we have, and preserve it so as not to become extinct.

shadow play

Night life in Yogyakarta would feel if you miss it by looking at the shadow puppets. Gamelan lively rhythms combined with a melodious voice sinden will not let you fall in sleepiness. The story that brought the mastermind will bring you to come in late as to be one character in the story that was delivered. You too will soon realize how great Javanese culture in the past.

Shadow puppet show is an art that has been aged more than half a millennium. Its emergence has its own story, related to the entry of Javanese Islam. One member of the Wali Songo created by adopting Wayang Beber that developed in the heyday of Hindu-Buddhist. The adoption was done because the puppet already attached to the Javanese to become an excellent medium for spreading propaganda of Islam, while Islam prohibits art form. As a result, shadow puppets created where people can only see shadows.

Leather puppet played by a man who would be called the public's greatest entertainer in the world. How not, during the night, the mastermind behind the whole character actor playing shadow puppets who are the puppets made of buffalo skin with motifs decorated carving handicrafts decoration (carving the skin). He had to change the character of the sound, changing intonation, removing jokes and even sing. To turn the atmosphere, the puppeteer who is assisted by musicians playing gamelan and sinden who sing Javanese songs.

The characters in the puppet the whole number in the hundreds. The puppets that are not played are put in a banana stem which is near the mastermind. When played, the puppets will appear as shadows on the white screen in front of the mastermind. The shadow is created because every puppet show using oil lamps as lighting that helps reflecting the puppets being played.

Each puppet presents a different story or play. Variety of play is divided into 4 categories: standard play, play carangan, play spin and play writing. The play has a story that grip entirely sourced in a library puppet plays while in outline only carangan only sourced the library puppet. Play spin the story did not originate on the puppet, but wearing the appropriate places in the library puppet, while the essay is entirely off the plays.

Puppet story rooted in some older books such as Ramayana, Mahabharata, Kings and Purwakanda Library. Now, there are also books containing composition plays and essays are for hundreds of years has been appreciated by the public Abhimanyu Kerem, Doraweca, Suryatmaja Thieves and so on. Among all the old books were used, the Book of Purwakanda is the most frequently used by puppeteers from Yogyakarta Kingdom. Leather puppet begins when the mastermind has issued the mountains. An all-night wayang performance Yogyakarta style is divided into 3 rounds which has 7 rows (scene) and 7 scenes of war. The first round, called pathet lasem, has 3 rows and 2 scenes that accompanied the war-gising gending pathet lasem. Pathet Sanga the second half has 2 rows and 2 scenes of war, while the Pathet Manura the third round has 2 rows and 3 scenes of war. One of the most anticipated lots of people on each puppet is because that presents a typical Java joke-joke.

Sasono Hinggil located in north square-South Square is the most frequent events held all-night wayang performances, usually held every second and fourth weeks starting at 21.00 pm. The other place is Sri Maganti Ward located at Sultan's Palace. Puppet Skin on the ward was staged for 2 hours starting at 10:00 am every Saturday with tickets USD 5000.00.

Puppet is a popular traditional dramatic performance once in Indonesia. Puppet plays are usually based on stories taken from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. Both of these were originally from the Indian epic, but his story has changed the Java first. There is another play based on the story of Indonesia long as the story and the story Panji Kala Rau.

On the island of Java and Bali, there are several kinds of puppets. The most famous is the leather puppets are played by puppets made of leather. Puppets made of wood used in a puppet show and puppet show klitik. Only the shadow puppets are usually played at night, when it's dark. Behind a curtain, lights installed. People who watch a puppet show to sit in front of the screen. They can only see the shadow puppets. A puppet show can be time consuming, up to nine hours.

A puppet show performed by puppeteer Ki, meaning storyteller. He always sat in the back curtain was playing puppet. Dalang important because he is playing all the puppets and voiced their text. He also led the singing and the wayang gamelan.

In one set of puppets there are several hundred character; some good, some bad. The good ones are always played on the right puppeteer, and the evil mastermind played on the left. Puppets are not used mounted on a banana tree trunk in front of the Ki mastermind. Among the famous puppet character is the five Pandava brothers; their names Yudisthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva. They figure that tells the story of the Mahabharata war.

The most important instrument in the gamelan puppet whose name is a tool at gender. Music played changed following the story. Dalang disposable wooden bat (mobile) and a large wooden box, which is usually used to store all the puppet character, to tell the gamelan players, what kind of music should be played

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