The Meaning Behind the 2022 Vesak Lanterns Release at Borobudur Temple

Trisuci Vesak Day commemorates three important events, they are the birth of Prince Siddharta, Prince Siddharta attaining Great Enlightenment and becoming a Buddha, and Buddha Gautama parinibbana (died). In the celebration, there is a tradition of releasing Vesak lanterns which is usually held at Borobudur Temple. The release of the lanterns was the culmination of Vesak ceremonies at Borobudur Temple, Magelang, Central Java. Tourists can follow and capture the moment when releasing thousands of lanterns into the air. This moment becomes a very interesting experience for tourists, don’t forget to…

Special Food Served on The Special Day of Eid

The moment of Eid al-Fitr or Lebaran is often filled with meals with family and relatives. During Eid, a variety of food and beverage dishes are served at the dining table. Several types of Eid specialties include chicken opor, beef stew, ketupat, rendang, liver-fried chili sauce, and nastar cake. Eid specialties are usually only served during Eid. Therefore, Eid specialties are always eagerly awaited at the moment. Each region or family tradition has different Eid specialties. In Indonesia, the most common Lebaran food is ketupat or lontong. Ketupat or rice…

How Indonesian People Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr

Eid is one of two official festivals in the Islamic Calendar, when Muslims around the world celebrate by gift-giving and spending time with their loved ones. Millions of Muslims from across the world will be marking the end of Ramadan with food, festivities and Eid greetings. The occasion is seen as a blessing, and a time for Muslims to show gratitude and come together with friends and family to celebrate, with special foods and sweets to commemorate the day. Many will also exchange gifts, visit people they haven’t seen for…

Celebrating Eid Al Fitr at Home with Children

If you’re a parent who’s worried about what Eid is going to be like for your children, here are some ideas to help you. Despite the circumstances, you can still make these festivities memorable. Mount the crescent treeOne of the newest trends to emerge is the Ramadan crescent tree. These are artificial trees that come in a wide variety of sizes and colors, with their distinctive feature being their distinct moon shape. Like the Christmas tree, this tree can be decorated in various ways for the occasion, and is usually…

Festivity of Eid-Al Fitr

At the end of the Ramadhan, Muslims observe a holiday called Eid al-Fitr. After reciting special prayers to end the final fast, the faithful begin their celebration of Eid. To wish Eid, people say ‘Eid Mubarak’! On the occasion of the Festivity of Eid Al-Fitr, you may hang some gorgeous and unique Muslim decoration in your house. It can also be a gift of delicacy and beauty. It is suitable for muslims to celebrate eid al-fitr or other festivals. While, gather for food, stay for the stories. Dining table become…

Happy Eid Mubarak

After a month of prayers and reflection, the satisfaction of Eid Al Fitr comes with the hope all that spiritual work continues to bear fruit. Eid is all about being together, the perfect time to reconnect with family and friends. After fasting for a whole month, gathering and eating together with our loved ones can be a pleasant reward. The Eid celebrations may give you and all your guests the happiest and warmest time together ever. Invite more people to gather and celebrate the holiday in your pretty house. Happy…

Indonesia Will Have Art and Music Tourist Destinations such as California

Indonesia will have a world-class music and arts festival destination, the MNC Music & Arts Center in MNC Lido City. These facilities are like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California, America. MNC Music & Arts Center is a place where musical events will be held with various forms and themes, but can also be used for sport events, exhibitions, cultural events about West Java, about Bogor, about Indonesia. Coachella is the largest and most famous music festival in the world, which in its event period is able…

Chinese New Year Tourism in Indonesia

The Chinese New Year is one of the most awaited to be celebrated complete with a series of exciting performances, festive ornaments, and delicious culinary delights. You don’t need to go far to China to feel the Chinese New Year, several places in Indonesia also offer exciting Chinese New Year celebrations. Are you curious about what Chinese New Year tourist attractions are worth visiting? Glodok, JakartaApproaching the Chinese New Year, residents in the Chinatown area in West Jakarta sell various equipment that will be needed or displayed during Chinese New…

Promote Indonesia through the Feria Internacional de las Culturas Amigas (FICA) Cultural Festival

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, various cultural festivals that are regularly held must change to a virtual format. This also happened to the Feria Internacional de las Culturas Amigas (FICA) which was followed by the Indonesian Embassy in Mexico City. This festival always involves more than 50 countries as participants. Indonesia displays several videos of tourist destinations, such as the Central Java video, in collaboration with the Central Java Provincial Government. In addition, several Indonesian products such as batik, Indonesian recipes, Indonesian food products and handicrafts are also…

Cakalele Dance, Maluku

Cakalele Dance Cakalele is a Moluccan traditional dance that is played by about 30 men and women. This dance is occasionally performed to welcome the guest of honor that come to Maluku. Other said that, this dance is performed during the offspring to the ancestors. Mollucans’ ancestors were great sailor man. At that time, before went to the ocean, the Mollucan sailor were party and dancing Cakalele. Hence, the custom is still be celebrate until present day, to honor the ancestors. Cakalele’s male dancers wore the armor that is dominated…