Showing posts with label Knowledge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Knowledge. Show all posts

Sunday, 2 October 2011

Kebaya, Creativity Under Traditional Boundary



The picture above shows you about Indonesian (javanese in precise) wedding dress on the last decade. Most of them not buy that uniform. They only rent. So one picture and another, one bride and another, from time to time just look similiar. Not imposible they are all rent exacly same uniform ^_^.

In modern wedding tradition, women need to be unique as a bride, so they buy their own gown. This is why kebaya as a wedding dress become popular and kebaya designer like Anne avanti got famous.



Even the patron of kebaya have limitation, creativity is unlimited. Kebaya as a wedding dress become industri, became an art, and another sub business in Indonesian wedding tradition.


Monday, 31 January 2011

Becak Tariff in Indonesia

If you come to Indonesia and wanna feel using becak as an accomodation, you have to know what price you have to pay. Usualy, becak transport cost about $1-$1.5/kilometer. It depend on the track. Since powered by muscle, flat track and incline track result on different amount of food the becak's driver consume. The driver also consider your weight. Kid pay less, sumo's probably pay double or forbiden.

Don't forget about muscle engine, since they are all men, sexy - pretty girl pay less also, or probably free (if i was the driver, for instance ^_^).

Ok, boys n girl. Welcome to Indonesia.

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Tour Advice : Most Romantic Places to Visit

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1. Bintan island, Riau, Sumatra

Bintan Island is located in Riau Islands Province, it has a very charming island atmosphere. The combination of white sand, blue water, and the tree that makes this island is worth visiting

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2. Kaliurang, Yogyakarta

Kaliurang is located 28 miles north of Yogyakarta city, precisely in the hamlet of Kaliurang, Hargobinangun, Pakem, Sleman. As you climbed to the top of the hill Plawangan, and you'll see the seductive scenery around you.


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3. Senggigi Beach, Lombok

This beach is located on the west coast of Lombok, it has green scenery and stunning underwater. The waves are not too big, of course, will add a romantic honeymoon periods.

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4. Moyo isalnd, West Nusa Tenggara

If you want to feel the world just for you two, come to Moyo Island in West Nusa Tenggara, as a honeymoon. This area is still quiet and genuine, but the facilities are widely available. There are cottages that provide a variety of amenities. It has the combination of white sand, no coral reef fish, waterfalls and natural pools. Moyo Island has a height variation from 0-648 m above sea level. As a marker of sustainability, the island is located in an area of about 30,000 acres; hundreds of butterflies will be seen from bushes, trees or in the middle of savanna. The island is also home to 21 species of bats, birds, macaque, wild pig, deer and snakes. With the natural conditions is still genuine, it is advisable to enter the island with a guide.

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5. Ubud village, Bali

The village is also believed to give inspiration to visitors. Ubud is a popular place among foreign tourists because this location is situated between the fields and forest that lies between the chasms of the mountain that makes the nature so beautiful. In addition, Ubud is known for its art and culture that is growing very rapidly and developed. The pulse of Ubud community life can not be separated from art. Here there are also many art galleries, and music arenas. The dance performances are held alternately every night in all corners of the village.

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6. Bunaken, Manado, North Sulawesi

Bunaken Island Marine Park is very exotic. This marine park has the greatest marine biodiversity in the world. Coming to the Park with your spouse, then discover the underwater beauty of Bunaken. Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with varying depth of up to 1344 meters. It has 20 diving points, 12 points among them is located around Bunaken Island.

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7. Sampireun, the village of Garut, West Java

The villages are located in Sampireun Ciparay, Village Sukakarya, Garut, West Java. Sampireun Village offers all the simplicity and convenience features that you need for your exotic honeymoon

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8. Bangka Belitung

Belitung Island panorama is dominated by beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters and white sand beaches along the stunning scenery. It is can not be found on other islands, this island is a special island for honeymooners.

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9. Tanjung lesung, Banten, West Java

Tanjung lesung is located on the west coast of the Sunda Strait, precisely in the village of Tanjung Jaya, Pandeglang, Banten. The resort can be used as an alternative to your honeymoon destination. It takes 3-5 hours from the capital city of Jakarta through Pandeglang. The atmosphere here is very charming with beautiful blue sea and white sand spread. You can enjoy the beauty of Mount ancient world's most famous, Krakatau volcano which is one of the world's volcanoes that are floating in the sea.

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10. Raja Ampat Islands, Papua

Raja Ampat is worldwide recognized as one of the 10 best waters for diving. Marine life is also the most comprehensive in the world. No place on earth that has so much diversity of marine life as in Raja Ampat. Based on research, more than 573 types of coral reefs, or about 75 percent of the world's coral species found in Raja Ampat. In addition, there also are more than 828 species of fish from the world's 1074 species of fish and 700 types of mollusks (soft animals.

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11. Umang island, Banten, West Java

Umang island is located in Pulau Umang Pandeglang, Banten. This place is suitable to avoid the stress of urban life and enjoy the beautiful moments of honeymoon or vacation. On this island, there are resorts that have been arranged with an artistic natural beauty of the mountains surrounded by sea will add more romance for your honeymoon.

9 Fruits Native to Indonesia

1. Durian.




Many who do not know if the fruit of prickly, dubbed King of Fruit is from Indonesia. Yup, typical durian with stinging scent is found in Sumatra and Kalimantan. Delicacy of taste, making other countries vying to grow it. Now, there are hundreds of durian variants scattered throughout the world, including in Thailand which successfully developed the 300 variant of durian. Wow!

2. Mangosteen.



The fruit that was originally discovered in Borneo and the Sunda region is sour-sweet taste very fresh. That said, it is to make Queen Victoria of Britain's crazy. In addition, this purple fruit also contains many vitamins and antioxidants that are good for our bodies.

3. Kedondong



this thorny fruit with seed originating from eastern Indonesia. Internationally, the fruit with flavor masamnya awesomeness called by the name of Ambarella. In the early 20th century, kedondong introduced to foreign countries ranging from Australia to Jamaica. In fact, kedondong had also grown in Florida, but it seems that American people have not understood about this salad fruit.

4. Jambu air - Water guava



resulting from the Indonesian tropical trees. The flowers are white, while the bell-shaped fruit has a whitish color variation, red and green, depending on its type. Typically, red guava has the sweetest taste. Cashew water known abroad under the name Java Apple. In some countries, cashew made into fruit for a salad.

5. Star Fruit or Carambola



The original comes from the Moluccas. Initially, this fruit is a favorite in Asia, and became known to Americans, especially in Florida. The fruit is called Starfruit because if split, shaped like a star. Westerners refer to as the merger of star fruit taste papaya, oranges, and grapes.

6. Banana



is a fruit native to Indonesia, you know. Fruit is now processed so assorted desserts, like banana split, banana cake, or banana pudding began brought to Europe in the 10th century. Now that Latin America was the one who became the largest producer, because it controls 65% of world banana production. Ckckck .... Ssttt, this fruit is also believed by the celebrities, like Paris Hilton to increase energy, you know.

7. Rambutan



because of his skin like overgrown hair, then the fruit native to Indonesia is known as the rambutan. In 1906, Indonesia had to export rambutan seeds to the United States. But unfortunately, rambutan can not live there. Now some countries, like Thailand and Malaysia famous as an exporter of rambutan that has been packaged in cans.

8. Salak



referred to as Snake Fruit because his skin is scaly. The fruit is native from Indonesia, even one of the variants, salak Condet, the identity of the city. There are various kinds of taste salak, ranging from the sweet, Sepat, acid, or a combination of the four. Unfortunately, many thought the fruit came from Thailand or Malaysia, not Indonesia.

9. Duku



small round-shaped yellowish fruit is one of the original Indonesian pride. The tree was used as the identity of the flora of South Sumatra province. Usually, duku harvested once a year. In the domestic and Asia duku great demand, but unfortunately its exports have not penetrated the American and European markets

Sunday, 7 November 2010

The Most Exited Diving Location

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1. Amed
Amed is located in a bay on the north eastern of Bali island. The area was once famous for its sea salt that traditionally produce and for its natural beauty. Currently, Amed also known as one of the best underwater tourist destination on the island of Bali.


One of recreational diving in Amed named Jemeluk. The divers use traditional ship Jukung to achieve it. There they can see turtles, reef sharks, and stingrays (depending on the depth of dives), in addition the coral reefs are very beautiful.

About 10 meters from the beach there is Japanese patrol boats framework that sink in the days of World War II. This location also made to be one of dive areas, such as those found in Tulamben.


2. Bunaken
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Bunaken is an area of 8.08 km ² island in the Bay of Manado, located in the northern island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The island is part of the city of Manado, the provincial capital of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken Island can be achieved by speed boat (speed boat) or a rented boat; it takes about 30 minutes journey from the port city of Manado. Around the Bunaken island, there is Bunaken marine park which is part of the Bunaken National Park. The marine park has biodiversity marine which is one of the highest in the world. Scuba diving attracts many visitors to the island. Overall, Bunaken marine park covers an area of 75,265 hectares with five islands within it, namely the island of Manado Tua, Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, Mantehage Island and Naen island. Although an area covering of 75,265 hectares, the location of the dive (diving) is limited in each of the five beaches that surround the island.
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Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with varying depth of up to 1344 meters. Of the 20 diving points, 12 diving points among them are around in the Bunaken Island. Twelve point dive is the most frequently visited by divers and lovers of the beauty of underwater scenery.

Most of the 12 point dive in Bunaken Island lined up from the southeast to the northwest of the island. In this region there are underwater great walls, which is also called the hanging walls, or a giant rock walls that stand vertically and curved upward. These rock walls are also a source of food for fish in the waters around Bunaken Island.


3. Candi dasa
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Candi Dasa is a resting place or a resort that is located in Karangasem regency, Bali. This area is approximately 90 km away to the northeast of Denpasar. From Candi Dasa to Tenganan is only about 10 kilometers.

Candi Dasa is located at Amuk Bay which is one of famous places to dive. Small islands in the Gulf Amuk (Tepekong Gili, Gili Biaha, Gili Mimpang) offers a stunning dive experience. However, the dive guides must warn divers to be very careful because there are very strong diving flow and often unpredictable presence. Washing machine effect can easily create panic divers. Because of this a few sites declared as a dangerous place for beginner divers.


4. Padang bai
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Padangbai is a small town on the eastern side of Bali Island, Indonesia. The city is a harbour ferry to cruise to the island of Lombok, Gili Islands and other islands in West Nusa Tenggara.
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Addition to being a port city, the city also offers the tourists with a small beach town life and quietly beautiful as an alternative to the coastal town full of hustle and bustle like Kuta Beach. In addition to a beach near the ferry terminal, there are also other beaches like Blue Lagoon in the northern city and the Secret Beach in the south. Off the coast of the Blue Lagoon, now even become one of the dive tourism destination in Bali.


5. Raja Ampat Papua
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The archipelago is a place that has the potential to serve as a tourist attraction, especially diving tourism. Raja Ampat Islands waters according to various sources, is one of the 10 best waters for diving sites around the world. In fact, it may also be recognized as number one for the completeness of underwater flora and fauna at this time.

Dr. John Veron, coral expert from the Australian experience, for example, in a site it is revealed, the Raja Ampat Islands located in the westernmost tip of New Guinea, about 50 miles northwest of Sorong, has the best reef areas in Indonesia. Approximately 450 species of coral had been identified during the two weeks of research in the area.
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A team of experts from Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy, and National Oceanographic Institutions (Lon) Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) have done a quick assessment in 2001 and 2002. As a result, they noted in these waters there are more than 540 species of hard corals (75% of the total species in the world), more than 1,000 species of reef fish, 700 types of mollusks, and the highest record for gonodactyloid stomatopod crustaceans. This makes 75% of the world's coral species in Raja Ampat. None of the places with the same area has a number of coral species as much as this.

There are several areas of coral reefs that are still very good condition with the percentage of live coral cover to 90%, namely in the Dampier Strait (strait between P. Waigeo and P. Batanta), Kofiau Islands, South and South East Misool Kepualauan Wayag Islands. Types of coral reefs in Raja Ampat is generally fringing reef with gentle slope to steep contour. But it was also found atoll type and type of burns or taka. In some places like the village Saondarek, when the lowest tides, coral reefs can be seen without a dive and with his own adaptation, the corals can still be alive despite being in the open air and direct sunlight.
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Unique species that can occur during diving are some of the pigmy seahorse species or kudalaut mini, wobbegong and manta ray. There are also four endemic fish kings, namely Eviota king, which is a kind of fish gobbie. At Manta Point which is located in Dampier strait Arborek, you can dive in the company of some tail Manta Ray is benign like when you dive in Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan. If you dive at Cape Kri or Chicken Reef, you can be surrounded by thousands of fish and sometimes a collection of tuna, giant trevallies and snappers. But those tense when we are surrounded by a collection of barracuda fish, although in fact it's relatively harmless (which is dangerous if we see barracuda solitary or alone). Reef sharks are also frequently seen, and if lucky you can also see the turtle is still eating sponge or swim around you. In some places like in Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo also seen dugong or sea cow.

Because the area of many islands and narrow straits, so most of the dive at a particular time has a strong current. It allows also performing drift dive, dive, following a strong flow of water is very clear as he broke through a collection of fish. There is also a sunken airplane World War II relic that can be found in several places to make diving a great place to dive as in P. Wreck Wai. And many more reef sites that actually have never been touched. This makes diving in Raja Ampat was more challenging.


6. Wakatobi
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Wakatobi Dive Resort was founded by a Swiss citizen in the mid 90s and is currently managed by the international management team. The resort is very carefully constructed with traditional methods for the number of guests the choice to embrace the principles of environmentally friendly tourism. Local architectural style of the main building and bungalows originated and built by local artists using traditional tools.
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Despite being one of the most secluded resorts, Wakatobi Dive Resort offers all aspects of modern hospitality, hot and cold water throughout the resort, 24-hour electricity, satellite communications, 24 hour internet access and much more. There are our expert culinary team to create both local and international cuisine with the best taste.

Wakatobi Dive Resort is a place for divers who appreciate the importance of the environment in which to them are the best night dives, a fun night, having dinner under the stars and down the beach with a friend or loved one in a beautiful sunset.
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The advantages of this tourism asset, not because of the vast expanse of rock along the bottom of the ocean waters with a complex topography such as slope shape, flat, drop-offs, atoll and underwater cave with a diverse marine biota.

Specifically Wakatobi marine park archipelago has a ± 25 fruit clusters with 750 species of coral reef that surrounded by total of 600 km2, and the beach tourism potential to be managed, are scattered throughout the Wakatobi region. Based on this potential tourist area, the area is very comfortable for dive tourism activities such as surfing, snorkelling, and fishing tours. So that Jacques Costeau ,one of foreign journalist said that Wakatobi diving is the world's most beautiful places for divers tourist (Wakatobi is the finest diving sites in the world).

Friday, 5 November 2010

House Built from Coconut Palm Tree

Indonesia is house for coconut. We are biggest exportir of coconut oil. And you see, the coconut palm tree can be beautiful to docorate or even to create a house.


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Coconut is a fruit of the coconut palm tree, its trunk is one to two feet in diameter. It has no branches but carries a crown leaves of about 70 to 100 feet above the ground, its leaves is like a feather and with many segments, leaves are usually 10 to 20 feet long. The coconut fruit hang at the bases of the leaves in clusters of about 10 to 15. Several clusters ripen during the year. A tree may produce 200 coconuts a year, but the average is just around 40. Coconut tree grows wild on tropical seacoasts, and is cultivated in moist, frost-free climates, it is abundant in Southeast Asian countries. 

How Coconut Tree Grow? Ever wonder how coconut trees can easily increase in numbers? When coconut ripen, they fall from the tree and are frequently washed out to the sea. Some may drift for months before they are cast up by the waves onto the shore. After 4 to 5 months, the seed sprouts and a new tree begins to grow. In about 6 years the tree will begin to bear coconut and it will reach its full bearing time at 20 years. Coconut tree is very strong and it can resist strong typhoons, coconut tree does not also need a lot of maintenance unlike the mango tree which needs a lot of care and fertilizers.

Knock Down House from Bali, Indonesia

 I don't know why, i got interested to know better about knock down house. After lil googling, i found some nice interesting knock down house from Bali. These are the sample, just click to know better.