Articles tagged ‘Events’
Garebeg Maulud: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | March 30th, 2007 |
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Today in Yogyakarta is Garebeg Maulud. Garebeg Maulud is held as a commemoration of the birth of Muhammad the Prophet. The night before the ceremony, the Sultan and the royal family attend biography readings of Muhammad the Prophet at the Grand Mosque.
Reviving Tourism at Danau Poso: Central Sulawesi
By Barrie | March 30th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Poso is a port town on the southern shores of Teluk Tomini and was at one time a relatively small military post during the Dutch occupation of Indonesia. It is basically a transit port nowadays, but nonetheless, an interesting place to visit.
World Batik Record: Pekalongan, Central Java
By Barrie | March 29th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Pekalongan is one of the main centres for Batik on the island of Java. It is an important textile centre famed for its hand-waxed and stamp-printed batik using distinct motifs (pola). It is the third leading batik producer in Indonesia after the cities of Yogyakarta and Solo.
Numplak Wajik: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | March 27th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Numplak Wajik is a ceremony of Wajik making (Wajik is the traditional food made of sticky rice and palm sugar). The ceremony is held at the Palace in Yogyakarta in the course of preparing Gunungan for the Garebeg. Travellers are free to observe this ceremony.
Bedhaya Dirodo Meto Dance: Surakarta, East Java
By Barrie | March 25th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Dance and drama in Java takes many forms and revolve around the mysticism of ancient kingdoms and the epics Mahabharata and Ramayana. But to witness a dance not performed for more than a century would have been spectacular. Making it even better is the fact that it was written by a Sultan.
Tumpek Wayang: Bali
By Barrie | March 23rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Today in Bali is Tumpek Wayang, also known as Tumpek Ringgit. It is a Kajeng Kaliwon and is of particular importance. Some areas of Bali use this day to make offerings to musical instruments and dance equipment.
Sekaten Festival: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | March 23rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Today in Yogyakarta marks the beginning of Sekaten. Held during the weeks preceding the commemoration of the prophet Muhammed’s birthday, the procession of the Sekaten ceremony begins with a parade of royal servants bringing the two sets of the ancient and sacred gamelan percussion instruments named Kyai Gunturmadu and Kyai Nogowilogo to the Grand Mosque [...]
250th Anniversary Celebration: Salatiga, Central Java
By Barrie | March 23rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Located about 40 kilometres south of Semarang under the shadows of Gunung Merbabu, Salatiga has a relatively cool climate due to its elevated position. It is home to the Satyawacana University and students come from around Indonesia and overseas to study there.
Bumi Khatulistiwa Cultural Festival: Pontianak, West Kalimantan
By Barrie | March 22nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
This festival is on today in Pontianak if you are travelling in Kalimantan. Held twice a year, it is to commemorate the natural phenomenon of the city of Pontianak which lies on the imaginary Equator line.
Nyepi: Bali
By Barrie | March 18th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Today in Bali it is Nyepi. This is the day of absolute silence for Hindu followers. No activity is done on this day, no amusement is held, no fire is lit a long the day and night and no travelling to anywhere.
