Bajang Ratu Temple Bajang Ratu temple, located in the hamlet of Kraton, not far from Tikus temple, is one of Trowulan’s principal attractions. The remains consist of an elegant gateway, built from red brick, probably dating from around the mid 14th century.The shape of the building is tall and slender, rising to a height of just over 16 metres.Restoration was completed in 1991. The gateway was originally connected to a brick wall, running off to the left and right, by way of a form resembling wings. This ornamental device, known…
Year: 2010
Puhsarang The Holy Church
Puhsarang Church This church is located in Puhsarang village, Semen district of Kediri, that’s why it is called Puhsarang Church. The location is 10 km in western Kediri City. This old church had built by Ir. Heendricus Maclaine on behalf of pioneer Mr. Yohanes Humbertus Wolters CM in 1931. The architecture is collaboration between European and Majapahit, combination with other local cultures and Christianity. The first establishment of the complex is the “Antique Church”, Puhsarang Church. The structure of the church has unique architectural style form and we can see…
Pusponegoro
PUSPONEGORO GRAVEYARD Pusponegoro is the first Regent in Gresik at 1617. Pusponegoro grave complex is made become Gapuro Sukolilo grave complex, for the ancestors. There is also the other grave in Gapuro Sukolilo grave complex, like Tumenggung Ario Negoro grave. This grave is actually called as Asmarataka grave complex, but now called as Pusponegoro grave complex. The attractive tourism here is its old grave building form, and made from white stone, and massif with accolade gravestone form. As part of complex, Pusponegoro grave consist of: * Entrance / east Padu…
Maulana Malik Ibrahim
MAULANA MALIK IBRAHIM GRAVEYARD Maulana Malik Ibrahim is the first Islam religion spreader figure in Java Island, and is one of sponsor out of nine eldest sponsors. Maulana Malik Ibrahim graveyard is located in Gresik city, precisely in Malik Ibrahim Street. The graveyard complex is encircling by funeral of family and public. Beside its location, in west direction, there is graveyard of the first Gresik regent R. Pusponegoro with his family. The grave building that has its own characteristic compared to other grave is very interesting to visit. This uniquely…
Sunan Giri Graveyard
Sunan Giri is also called Joko Samodro ini his nonage, also Raden Paku, then nicknamed by Raden Rakhmad and because of his special things that owned by Raden Rakhmad, Sunan Ampel called him Ainul Yakin and later when he declared as head of Islam government in Java, he got a titled ‘Prabu Satmoto’ is son of Syeh Maulana Malik Ishaq with princess Blambangan, Dewi Sekar Dadu. Sunan giri who one of Wali Songo member that also propagate Islam religion in Java Island, pass away at 1428 saka or 1506 A.D.…
The Endanger And Beauty Yali
Yali People Yali people, is the other Papuan tribe who inhabited the southern part of the border Wamena and Merauke. Their major towns for living are Angguruk and Kosarek, and which are isolated by challenging geography. The major access to their territory is by air. Their territory is known collectively as Yalim. The Yali speak a language that is similar to that of the Dani, although it has distinct differences. The language is in the Ngalik-Nduga subfamily. Since it is more difficult to get there, the Yali are much less…
The Inhabitant Talented Lady
Batik Banyuwangi Batik is an Indonesian traditional clothes, which popular since the ancient time of Javanese people made it. Hence, the particular mode, design, art and history from each regions are different with other regions. That is why Banyuwangi has the term for their Batik clothes. Batik which came from East Java commonly has bright colors than Batik from Mid Java. For instance, for Maduranes, the motif of their Batik clothes are commonly brighter than other batik from East Java. Instead of the brightness, the motives also has particular meaning…
Candi Ngetos
Candi Ngetos Candi Ngetos located at Ngetos village, Ngetos district about 5 kilometers to the south of Nganjuk town. There is an inheritance from the year of 859 Saka or 937 Masehi. This inheritance was made from the red bricks. On that place, Anjuk Ladang, the ancient inscription was also found. Near to this place, there is an historical ancient inheritance that was known by Candi Ngetos. According to the historian, based on that temple form, this temple has made in XV century (Majapahit era). Phisically, this temple has broken…
Nasi Becek Nganjuk
Becek Rice Nasi Becek or Becek rice is Nganjuk traditional food, originally named sego becek. This culinary is look like lamb curry cuisine, which consists of lamb satai (without its stick), babat, and fried onion as topping. the taste is similar with other traditional food called Soto, but particularly taste along alike the central java’s food, which is sweet not salty. www.ngajuk.eastjava.com
Palembang, City Of Million Charm
Palembang Palembang city, is one of Indonesia largest city in Sumatra island after Medan city and officially the capital of South Sumatra province. Palembang was formerly known as the capital city of the ancient Kingdom of Srivijaya before it went to Jambi. As we know that Srivijaya or Sriwijaya was a powerful ancient Malay kingdom on the island of Sumatra. Palembang is considered as the eldest city in Indonesia based on the inscription of Kedukan Bukit, which stated about the establishment of the city and the capital of Sriwijaya kingdom…