INDONESIAN ARCHIPELAGO
If you superimpose a map of
Many of the volcanoes are still active, constantly smouldering and occasionally erupting violently, though geological stations monitor the active ones constantly and give warning if they are unsafe to climb.
In Kalimantan, waterborne transportation moves cargo and passengers up and down the major rivers: Mahakam, Barito, Kahayan and
I love so much Indonesia
what do you thing about it ??
angklung ?
pendet dance ?
all of Indonesian culture is very nice and beautiful ,,,
okey,, I will explain one of Indonesian culture ...
do you know Batik Gedog from tuban ?? hemmm,, batik gedok is a traditional painting Batik from Tuban – East Java. Kerek, a region of Tuban is well known as central of Batik Gedog. Mostly the Batik Gedog’s artisan is come from Kerek.
This kind of Indonesian Batik is a masterpiece of cultural creation which the existence still accepted by society until now. There’s many value of art and cultural content that represented by the Batik, so that this kind of batik have its own special characteristic.
Tuban, as one of the town which located in the east of Java Island, has an unique culture. It’s called unique, because in this town there are 3 of culture that influenced the society. That 3 of culture influencing one to another, and they are still exist and develop. That 3 of culture are Majapahit Kingdom, Islam and Chinese. Culture of Majapahit Kingdom influenced Tuban, because region of Tuban was included in power of Majapahit, when this Kingdom was in command. Then, Islam culture, developed by Sunan Bonang, a religious leader that propagating Islam around Tuban through his art creations. While Chinese culture came to Tuban, because in Majapahit Kingdoms’ era , Tuban was one of the biggest harbor. And from this harbor Kubilai Khan came into Majapahit, also as well as running away from empire of Majapahit. And until nowadays, the generations of Kubilai Khan’s solders living in Tuban.
Hence, when we perceives motif of Batik Gedog, we can find that 3 of cultures influences the every details. Such as the bird picture that being a motif of Batik Gedog, is bird called “ Hong”, which is a bird from China, and never be found in Tuban. Then, flower motifs, we can found in common batik’s motif along of Java Island. The last, culture of Islam represented by the religious name of Batik Gedog’s motifs such as Kijing Miring, etc.
Batik Gedog has so many kinds of motif and design , such as Ganggeng,Kembang Randu, Kembang Waluh, Cuken, Melati Selangsang, Satriyan, Kijing Miring, Likasan Kothong, Guntingan, Panjiori, Kenongo Uleren, Panji Krentil, Panji Serong, and Panji Konang. The last 3 of motifs, in former was only wears by the prince. Then Panji Krentil that has indigo color, believes have a power to healing some diseases.
Former, Batik Gedog only use or wear in a tradional ceremony such as earth alms ( sedekah bumi ), wedding, and funeral. But by the time, Batik Gedog now, is also use as a daily clothes and other functions such as such as souvenirs, like tablecloth, bad cover, and also wall’s decoration.
Japanese Matsuri Festival to Boost Indo-Japan Ties
The festival, to take place in several places in the city will feature various Japanese cultural performances, as well as exhibitions, seminars and contests.
Head of the organizing committee, Kuroda Kenichi, said the festival was held to gather the efforts of stakeholders who had frequently hold forums here to maintain the two countries' relations.
"At this festival, we will gather the Indonesian and the Japanese communities through a series of events that will allow them to interact.
"We hope the festival will become an annual event in Jakarta and can be expanded to other cities in Indonesia in the future."
The festival is supported by Jakarta-based groups, including the Jakarta Japan Club, Jakarta Shimbun daily and Jakarta Matsuri Noai.
Governor Fauzi Bowo said the administration and the organizing committee had started discussing the idea to hold Jak-Japan Matsuri since early this year, adding he was glad they were able to proceed with the plan despite the capital's recent hotel bombings.
"Through this festival, we will assure the Japanese that Jakarta is as safe as other international metropolitan cities. Threats linger, but we always try to limit the movements of those trying to disturb security."
The festival will be opened by a Japanese Education Exhibition at the Jakarta Convention Center in Senayan, and will be closed by some cultural performances at the National Monument (Monas) park.
At least 30 universities in Japan will participate, and are set to give presentations to Indonesian students about studying in Japan.
The festival will feature a Japanese-language musical show by Indonesian university students in Jakarta Art Building (GKJ) in Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta,
There will be another event, Jakarta Sakura Matsuri, at Nikko Hotel where various Japanese traditions will be shared.
Other events include a sushi-making contest, sports, seminars and a Orkestra Nusantara group-Tokyo Philharmony Orchestra concert.
Sakura (桜, 櫻)
Sakura (桜,樱) along with chrysanthemums, the Japanese national flower that blooms in spring, which is about the beginning of April until the end of April.
Sakura can be seen everywhere in Japan, shown in a wide range of consumer goods, including kimono, stationery, and kitchen equipment.
For the Japanese, the cherry is an important symbol, which is often associated with women, life, death, and also a symbol for human bond mengeksperesikan, courage, sadness, and joy. Sakura is also a metaphor for characteristics that are not eternal life.
CAN cherry blossoms grow in INDONESIA?
To see the Sakura flower bloom, Indonesian people are now having to travel to Japan because it can directly come to the Cibodas Botanical Garden in the Cianjur regency of West Java Province, three hours drive from Jakarta.
There, Sakura Park has been built since 16 April 2007, which contains 400 Sakura trees are planted in an area of 5000 square meters with a height of 1400 meters above sea level. 
And now the cherry tree flowers in Kebon Raya Cibodas bloom and is expected to end in early February.
Tree Sakura Sakura Park collection average age between 4 to 5 years with a tree height of 3 to 5 meters.
Sakura tree in bloom Cibodas Botanical Gardens twice a year between the months of January to February and between the months of August-September, but for the flowering time was not yet stable.
