Batik and Indonesia Java International Destination

While you visit Indonesia Java International Destination, Batik will be one of your favorite souvenirs to get. Batik is a craft that has high artistic value and has become part of the culture of Indonesia (especially Java) for a long time. Javanese women in the past made their skills in batik for a living, so in the past, batik work is exclusively women’s work until the invention of “Batik Cap” which allows the entry of men into the field. There are some exceptions to this phenomenon, namely that the coastal batik masculine lines as you can see in shades of “Mega Mendung”, which in some coastal areas batik work is common for men.

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Indonesia Java International Destination at Cibubur Chinatown

Chinese culture has long been known in Indonesia. Various kinds of knick-knacks, clothes, language or other art may be widely known enough. If you want to know more about the buildings or other things from Chinese culture, one place you can visit is the Chinese village in the Cibubur, one of Indonesia Java International Destination in Java Island. What’s it there?

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Nyepi : The Silent Day in Bali

Nyepi is a Hindu holy day in Bali. On this day Bali would be complete silence and darkness, there fore it is called the silent day. This is because in this day the people of Bali are not doing activities. They lived in the house and also did not turn on the lights. Even the airport was closed.

Nyepi is celebrated once a year and the beginning of a new year of Saka.  This year is Saka 1932. Nyepi held this year on March 16, travelers who vacation in bali, without exception, must abide by this rule. They are only allowed to stay in their hotels. You may also already now about U.S. President Barack Obama will visit Bali in March but maybe he come in March 21, so he can’t feel the silent day in Bali.

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Indonesia Java International Destination : Reincarnation Relief at Borobudur

Borobudur temple is located in Magelang, Central Java, about 40 km from Yogyakarta. You can visit Borobudur Temple during Indonesia Java International Destination event. It has 10 levels consisting of 6 levels of a square, circular level 3 circular and a main stupa as a peak. At every level there are several stupas. Altogether there are 72 domes in addition to the main stupa. In every stupa there is a statue of Buddha. For your information US President, Obama will visit Borobudur when he go to Indonesia according to national newspaper.

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Indonesia Java International Destination

Visit Indonesia during the Indonesia Java International Destination event is a wise choice. You have more opportunity to explore the culture of Java and Javanese society. Maybe you already know the island of Bali as one of the most exotic with a very unique culture and stunning natural scenery, but Indonesia still has many areas that waiting you to come and will give you a variety of wonderful cultural attractions and natural beauty that unforgettable.

Which place to visit at Java Island?

Many places can be visited on the island of Java. To explore Indonesian cultures you can start here. Just make a choice of destination depending on your taste. If you prefer international historic sites, Borobudur Temple is the right place. This temple is located in the town of Magelang in Central Java Province. Borobudur is the biggest temple in Indonesia, has long been one of the foreign tourist favorite and center of Buddhist worship, especially near the Vesak celebration.

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Pekalongan: The City of Batik at Central Java

Batik is one of the wealth of art owned by Indonesia and recognized by the world. Batik Indonesia officially recognized by UNESCO included in Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in the 4th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee (Fourth Session of the Intergovernmental Committee) of the Heritage of non-object in Abu Dhabi.

When talking about batik is no escape from Pekalongan city in Central Java Province. People nicknamed the city because it has a very distinctive and varied motif of Batik. If you visit pekalongan then you will easily find many sellers of batik souvenir. This year is the right time for you to visit pekalongan because along with ongoing the Indonesia Java International Destination event.

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Indonesia as The Largest Archipelago on Earth

Indonesia is an archipelago with more than 17,000 islands. That makes the country became the largest archipelagic country in the world. With a population consisting of various ethnic and each have their traditional language, Indonesia is supported by the slogan “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika” which means different but still a unity.

Of the many islands, some of which the largest is the island of Borneo, Sumatra, Sulawesi Island, New Guinea and the island of Java. You may be wondering, where the famous island of Bali? Yes, Bali was already well known abroad as the best tourism destination in Indonesia, but in terms of size compared to the islands over Bali categorized as small islands.

Not all islands in Indonesia was occupied by residents. According to data from the Indonesian government is only about 6,000 islands that is used as a residence and the island of Java have the majority of the population compared to other islands in Indonesia.

If you dare adventure, Indonesia is an interesting place to explore. With a diverse geography, you can explore the mountains, cliffs, lakes, forests, wildlife forest reserves, and even coral reefs with amazing underwater park waiting for you there in Indonesia. Yes that’s true, if your hobby diving or snorkeling, a few special place among the islands of Wakatobi, Raja Ampat, Bunaken and Tulamben.

Folks, if you talk about the islands in Indonesia will have no end, more on that later. This is only the beginning of your introduction to Indonesia, if you intend to visit this country, you are at the right time, this year’s Indonesia Java International Destination will give you many new experiences that unforgettable.