ARTS OF TRADITIONAL INDONESIA HOUSE

TRADITIONAL HOUSE OF GADANG-PADANG

At West Sumatera province with capital city Padang they  has also traditional Indonesia house called Gadang House. House just a traditional Minangkabau house. This house just has characteristics that are very distinctive. The form essentially rectangular block that expands upward, line crossing curved and sloping sharply lower with the center. 

Curved roofs are very sharp like a buffalo horns but the curved body and the rumps as the hull. Gadang house as a place to live together, have separate provision. Number of rooms depending of the number of women who life in it. Every woman in the tribe, which has been married to obtain a room. While the old women and children a place in the room near the kitchen. Teen girls earn room together at the other corner.

All parts of Gadang house is a detached room except the bedroom, the inside is divided into long and tapering and space marked by poles. The pole fall in line from forward to the rear and left to the right, while the pole from left to the right mark the space. The number of long and tapering depends on the house, could be two, three or four. Space consist of an odd between three and eleven. 

*TRADITIONAL HOUSE OF TONGKONAN TORAJA

Toraja one of famous tourist destination in Indonesia both locally and abroad. If you ever visit Toraja, the first time that you are inviting appeal of the unique shape of the house building, you will find in almost every yard of the Toraja. This unique building a custom home Toraja society better known as the home Tongkonan. It is said to resemble shape tongkonan Chinese empire boat long time ago. 

In arts of traditional Indonesia house of Toraja there are several signs such as Tongkonan house if there are scratches on the knife knitting red board is a sign of social status building owners. Compounded by a row of mounted buffalo horns hung in front of the house, further adds to the uniqueness of the building made from wood.

There is also means about the name of Toraja house. The name of the building of Tongkonan itself derived from the term Tongkon, which means sitting, before the house was the center of government, the power of traditional and social development of the cultural life of the people Tana Toraja, but make no mistake, this is different from regular house that we ever stay and another house is not owned by individuals but owned for generations by the family or clan tribe Tana Toraja.    

*TRADITIONAL HOUSE OF LIMAS-SOUTH SUMATERA

Traditional custom home from Palembang south Sumatera usually we called Limas, in addition characterized by a pyramid-shaped roof, this traditional home has  terraced floor levels called Bengkilas and only use for the benefit of the family for celebration. Guest usually accepted at terrace or on second floor. 

Most homes pyramid width of 400 to 1000 square feet or more, which was built on the pillars of wood or ironwood unglen powerful. Walls, doors and floors are generally made of wood tembesu, and for used timber frame  exclaimed. Every home especially wall and door were carved. Curently Limas house already seldom to built, because the cost of manufacture is more expensive than regular house.   

*TRADITIONAL HOUSE OF JOGLO-JAVA

Java island as one biggest island in Indonesia has also arts of traditional house we called usually Joglo house. In general, home Joglo only owned by people who are capable of more material. Besides being home Joglo require a lot of material and expensive. Home owners emblem Joglo also a social community. 

Homeowners Joglo in the Java community in general is of the nobility. Joglo architecture prevalent in Central Java. Joglo is frame house from the main building of traditional Javanese house, which consist of four pillar form the main pillars supporting the structure and composition of intercropping in the form of beams support on pillars. 

The room in the house Joglo generally divided into three parts. The first part is called Pendhopo meeting room, the second room is the living room or spaced that used to hold a puppet show, called Pringgitan. The third part is called the back room or Omah Ndalem jero and is used as a family room. In this room there are three senthong (room), namely senthong left, senthong middle, right senthong. That is little information about Joglo arts of traditional house from Java Indonesia

*TRADITIONAL HOUSE HONAI-PAPUA

House of Honai is one  popular traditional house from Papua. Honai house can be a lot we meet in the valley and the mountains in the middle of the island of Papua, there are Dani tribe live  in the valley and the Baliem Wamena tribe of Lani , Yali on Toli mountains and indigenous tribes in Papua. The typical house Papua is circular, made from wood and thatched with straw or reeds. 

One family could have fence some Honai, gathered into one and bounded wooden  fence around it.  Each house inhabited by a man and his wife and their children. The traditional house has a small door and low, and did not have a window air ventilation duct. Contraction so made in order to withstand the cold mountains of Papua. Traditional house structure is composed of two floors. The first floor as a bed and second floor for relaxing, dining, and other family  activities.

The house has high Honai approximately  2.5 meters. Lighting at night using firewood. In the House right in the middle Honai are dug in the ground floor which which serves as a furnace than as a lighting, embers also useful to keep warm. If they do not used sleeping cots or mattress they lined dry grass brought from the garden or farm. Honai house is divided in to three type, namely for men ( Honai ) women ( called Ebei ) and a pigsty ( called Wamai )

*TRADITIONAL HOUSE BALLA-MAKASAR

Balla traditional house is origin from Makasar Sulawesi.

Balla house usually called also houses stage. Houses stage can only be found in a rather far from the hustle of the city. In the language of Makasar, called Balla or Ball home in the Bugis Language.

 Makasar typical house ( as well as Bugis ) shaped house on stilts that stands about 3 feet off the ground. Refuted by wooden poles that lined neatly. Home or Balla rectangular with five pillars to the rear and 5 poles to the side of five and six or more towards the back. 

There are more Arts of Traditional Indonesia house in Indonesia such as Button Sulawesi, Betang Kalimantan, Panggung Manado.

THE ARTS OF RACING COWS MADURA INDONESIA

Bull race or Indonesian people usually call Karapan sapi , bull race or karapan cows came from the Madura, an island to the east of the island of Java, and into the East Java province. Bull Race is the original culture of the land Madura known since the 14th century AD In ancient times cattle are the only means of transportation in the Madura fastest and widely used by people, especially the elite or royal. Bull Race is one example of culture and entertainment for the people who have hereditary Madura implemented.

Bull race in Madura is so popular. Bull race in Madura is so popular. Karapan beef itself according to the Madurese are fighting bull racing use kaleles. Kaleles here a complementary means to ride jockey / sais that in terms of so-called artisan Tongkok Madura. Bulls that will be driven by pangonong dipertautkan the neck-neck to become a partner. For couples who are cattle called pangluar right and the left called pangdelem. 

while those who hold the reins of cows before being released called artisan Tambeng. Handyman Getak is the bully beef so when the cue can be shot quickly. Tonja handyman is a person in charge of engaging and guiding cows during a race. Gubra Handyman is a member of the group in charge of cheering to encourage the cow kerrap.Karapan cow does not necessarily exist in Madura. There are several versions about the origin of this Bull Race. The first version says that karapan cow has been in Madura since the 14th century. At that time karapan cows used to spread the religion of Islam by a Kyai named Pratanu. 

Another version said that the cow was created by Adi karapan Poday, is children Panembahan Wlingi ruling Sapudi area in the 14th century. Adi Poday long wandering in Madura brought his experience in the field of agriculture to the island Sapudi, so farming on the island to be developed.

One technique to accelerate the cultivation of agricultural land that is taught by Adi Poday is to use cow. So in the long run because of the many farmers who use cattle to plow their fields simultaneously, there arose the intention of the farmers to compete with each other in the finish. And, finally a race to the ricefields it into a kind of sports competition racing, which until now are called.

Race cows really be prepared properly. Before starting the tools to be prepared include: kaleles, pangonong, string ties, jockey / sais, whips, necklaces, scarves, water, buckets (the herb) and saronen (madura wind instrument) with a total of nine people using traditional clothes madura .

Before the competition began, the cows will be in the warm-up or warm up first with a surrounding field accompanied by saronen, drums, etc. while ngijung kelenong and dancing (dancing teens). 

A few minutes before it started, cows are bathed kerrap then spread with a spirit that has been mixed with balm and ginger that has been finely ground. Besides cattle are also given as a tonic drink, potions and other secret herbs that these cows can run fast and strong. His legs were massaged so as not to tense moment race.

In addition to the cow, the cow owner to do some preparation before the race, cattle owners also perform a special ritual to keep the cows in order to win the race. Because the cattle owner believes the ritual can liberate cattle from supernatural attack the opponent so that the race can be done with the real power. But there is also a thought ritual cattle owners can also add to the strength of the cow.

Surprisingly the cow's owner feels that later won prizes not its primary purpose. Rather, satisfaction and prestige gained when winning the race karapan cow. It also can increase the selling beef cow karapan champion.

Besides cattle or cows  are the main factors to win karapan cows, jockey / sais commonly known artisan Tongko also very important position. In addition to direct duty running bulls speeding, jockeys also should be in control from the start line, between the legs and tuck appear  timber (kaleles) drawn by the cow itself. Other skill is the ability to take the reins and grabbed a wooden cross at the head of the cow when it is arrived at the finish line. This is so that the cow can be stopped and no longer running wild.

Performing karapan sapi or Racing cows  already on the agenda of Madura island to attract tourists to come. and this event usually arriving in the month of October in the Sampang Madura.

ART OF PAPUA PARADISE RAJA AMPAT INDONESIA

The beauty of Raja Ampat has been famous all over the world, especially for diving lovers. The beauty of the island, the beach, the sea is also the wealth of nature, which is an attraction for the tourists both local and foreign tourists. Visiting these islands is a magnificent journey even further and take some time and considerable expense. We can use the airline's flights from Jakarta to Sorong via Manado for 6 hour flight. From Sorong-town big enough and quite complete facilities for exploring the Raja Ampat-there are two choices, take a boat tour with pinisi or staying in the resort of Papua Diving. 

Although most of the tourists who come to Raja Ampat is currently divers, actual location is interesting also for non-divers as tourists also have white sandy beaches are very beautiful, clusters of karst islands nan fascinating and unique endemic flora and fauna like paradise red, paradise Wilson, maleo Waigeo, various parrots and parrot, possum Waigeo, as well as various types of orchids. Raja Ampat Islands is a series of four adjacent group of islands located in the western part of the Bird's Head (Vogelkoop) Papua Island. Administratively, it is under the cluster of Raja Ampat, West Papua Province. The islands are now a destination for divers who are interested in the beauty of the underwater scenery. The four islands that belong to the four named after its largest island, which Waigeo Island, Misool Island, Salawati Island, and Island Batanta. Raja Ampat Islands is a great potential to serve as a tourist attraction, especially the dive. 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.

There some coral reefs are still very good condition with the percentage of live coral cover by 90%, namely in the Dampier Strait (the 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 also found atoll type and type of burns or taka. In some places, such as in the village Saondarek, when the lowest tides, coral reefs can be seen without a dive and the adaptation itself, corals can still be alive despite being in the open air and direct sunlight. Most makes us proud is that in the Raja Ampat marine waters are the clearest waters in the world, and also the marine life found in the ocean waters of Raja Ampat is the most complete and many have only been in the area of Raja Ampat archipelago. And also Raja Ampat is the best dive sites around the world. 

First name of Raja Ampat by local myth comes from a woman who found seven eggs. Four grains of which hatch into four princes who separated and each became king ruling Waigeo, Salawati, Misool Misool East and West. Meanwhile, three other eggs became a ghost, a woman, and a stone. That is legend story of Raja Ampat Island. Raja Ampat in West Papua, already known as one of the best diving in the world. Predicate is clearly proud. And besides diving location, many tourist sites non diving his equally charming.Point dive (divespot) in Raja Ampat there are hundreds, namely Manta Point nearby waters Arborek Island, in the Strait of Dampier. Named so because at this point it is easy to find a stingray or commonly called Manta. 

Fish size was five meters wide wings with badannnya Hitan and white colors.Even more divespot in Raja Ampat that you should dive like diving in periaran Wayag Island. The advantages of the island, in addition to offering the underwater beauty of very varied species, which offer views of the ocean views. In addition there are dive spot in the Rock Island Bag characterized by rocks and caves are often found schooling sweetlips, Yanggefo Island Ridge that offers the beauty of Raja Ampat softcoral outstanding, the Point in Kalig Island a lot of fun there are some turtles that swim, and baracuda in Finder Island with characteristics usually found schooling barracuda and Tomolol Cavedi Missol Island with diving area is unique because you will appear below the giant cliff cave. 

Transportation in Raja Ampat is now very easy, once we got to the slide from Sorong to Raja Ampat there are only two regular ferry boat every day and takes about 3 hours and 2 fast ferry about 2 hours, Departure every day at 14.00 CET. "It costs Rp120 thousand per person for a fast ferry and 100 thousand for the regular ferry economy. If you want more quickly, can charter a speedboat around 5 million round, "he explained. Until Waisai, you can find the cheap hotels around Rp300.000-Rp 400,000 per person. But if the rich can stay overnight at the resort was about Rp2-3 million per head with a beach view room overlooking include packet pick-up to Sorong. 

For accommodations or lodging, Pick resort providing diving package with an experienced guide and know where the point dive that you want. In Waisai no lodging property that has a package of local government as well as inpatient diving package. At a cost of Rp 6 million-8, you can enjoy Raja Ampat for a week. With a record like share the ship with a minimum of seven people to travel around the islands and stay at a homestay or houses are much cheaper than the resort. Raja Ampat has a population of 31,000 souls has 610 islands (only 35 islands are inhabited). The total area of about 46,000 km2 comprising ata 6000 km2 and 40,000 km2 of land in the sea. The best time to travel to Raja Ampat in October or November is a good time for calm sea. Do not forget to bring a camera underwater or waterproof wrapping a special camera to capture the charm and bottom dwellers lauitnya. Do not forget to bring in sunblock, sunscreen, hats, t-shirts are comfortable for beach weather, plastic shoe or slipper field. And do not forget to bring mosquito repellent lotion and anti-malarial drugs.

THE BEAUTIFUL ART OF BOROBUDUR TEMPLE INDONESIA

Borobudur temple is a heritage of our ancestors. Borobudur temple is located in Magelang, Central Java, about 40 KM from the Jogyakarta. Borobudur temple is also within walking distance of even one straight line and Pawon Mendut. The natural beauty surrounding Borobudur temple offers natural beauty is extraordinary. slain history and unique value add to the attractiveness of the local and foreign tourists. Borobudur temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the 9th century. This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. Millions of people are yearning to visit the buildings included in this World Wonder Heritages. Not surprisingly, since architecturally and functionally, as the place of worship, Borobudur is attractive.

Punden terraces Borobudur-shaped building comprises 10 levels. Height 42 meters before being renovated and 34.5 meters after the renovation because the lowest level is used as a barrier. Six lowest level of a square and three levels above and a circular highest level of Buddhist stupa facing to the west. Each level represents the stages of human life. In accordance schools of Mahayana Buddhism, 

every person who wants to reach the level of Buddha must through every level of life is.

The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizing human beings that are still bound by lust. Four levels above referred Rupadhatu symbolizing human beings that have set themselves free from lust but still bound manner and form. At these levels, a statue of Buddha placed open. Meanwhile, three levels above where the Buddhist stupas are laid in holes called Arupadhatu, symbolizing human beings that have been free from lust, appearance, and shape. The top part is called Arupa symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing.

Each terrace has beautiful relief panels showing how skillful. Relief that will be read coherently when you walk in a clockwise direction (towards the left of the entrance of the temple). In the reliefs of Borobudur tells of a legendary story, the Ramayana. In addition, there are relief panels describing the condition of society at that time. For example, relief of farmers' activity reflecting the advance of agriculture system and relief of sailing boat representing the advance of the cruise, who was based in Bergotta (Semarang).

Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the king of the ancient Mataram kingdom, descendant of Sailendra dynasty. Based on the inscriptions Kayumwungan, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur is a place of worship that was completed on 26 May 824. But anyway There are several versions about the time of construction of Borobudur. Some contend, Borobudur construction period is estimated to take about one century, between 750-847 AD in 3 generations of ancient Mataram kingdom Buddhist Sailendra dynasty. The construction of this temple began during the Maha Raja Sri Sanggramadananjaya Dananjaya the title, followed by his son, Samarattungga, and completed by his granddaughter, Dyah Ayu Pramodhawardhani.

Meanwhile, according to Prof. JG. De Casparis, based at Middle Reef inscription mentioning years of its establishment, the Year Sangkala: sagara kstidhara taste, or Caka year 746 (824), or during the Sailendra dynasty that glorifies God Indra. Casparis estimate Borobudur temple built by King Samarattungga in the year 824 AD Based on the inscription Kulrak (784M) temple construction was completed in 847 AD, that is, by his daughter, Queen Dyah Pramudawardhani.

In practice, the construction of the temple was assisted by a teacher from Ghandadwipa (Bengalore) named Kumaragacya, and a prince from Kashmir named Visvawarman as an expert advisor in the Tantric Vajrayana Buddhism. Architecture that creates the temple, by speech communities named Gunadharma .almost one hundred years since the beginning of construction. The name of Borobudur, as some people means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while the other says that Borobudur means monastery on the high place.

Some experts said that the position of the Borobudur Temple is located at an altitude of 235 meters above sea level. This is based on studies of the geologists who are able to prove that Borobudur at the time was a large lake area so most of the villages located around Borobudur Temple were at the same height, including Pawon and Mendut.

While the foundation of philosophy and religion invented by Stutterheim and NJ. Chrome, ie about Buddhism Mahayana Dharma-Yogacara and there is a tendency also mixed with a flow-Tantric Vajrayana. According to the survey-ethnologist Austrian anthropologist Robert von Heine Geldern, the ancestors of Indonesia already familiar with the culture in the Neolithic and Megalithic era from South Vietnam and Cambodia.                                                                              History of the origin of the name Borobudur, some antiquities experts expressed different versions. According to Prof. Dr. Poerbotjoroko, Borobudur comes Bhoro and Budur said. "Bhoro" is derived from Sanskrit which means complex "temple, bihara or dorm," while the word "budur" refers to the language of Bali, "beduhur" which means "above." This opinion is corroborated by Prof. Dr. WF. Stutterheim who argued that Borobudur means "bihara on top of a hill." While according Casparis, based Middle Reef inscription, Borobudur comes from BhūmiSambhāraBhudhāra, which in Sanskrit means "Hill set ten levels boddhisattwa virtue."

In 1991, Borobudur designated as UNESCO World Heritage. And in 2012, the Guinness World Records in London, England, is officially listed as a site of archaeological Borobudur Buddhist temple in the world. Recording was done on June 27, 2012 and have managed to get a claim number Borobudur Temple became a UNESCO world heritage list number 592 (1991) as an archaeological site in the world's largest Buddhist temple.

If you come to central java or Yogyakarta don’t forget to visit Beautiful art of Borobudur temple Indonesia. You will get new experience when you go up to the top of the temple. We will see Beautiful panoramic around the temple. 

ARTS OF INDONESIA FLOATING MARKET BORNEO BANJARMASIN

Floating Market a tourist attraction in the city banjarmasin borneo Indonesia, floating market has a unique art, as the economic foundation of the community. Floating Market in Muara Kuin which is a traditional market in the Barito river Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. Market activity began after the dawn prayer till after 07.00 AM. Traffickers use a boat or boats called in the language row boat to sell all kinds of vegetables, fruits, fish, meat and other essentials no different from traditional markets in general.

Buoyant market or Floating market Borneo Kalimantan Indonesia as Icon Banjarmasin city is the tourist city of Indonesia, because Floating Market may exist only in Indonesia, particularly in the city of Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan Province. The uniqueness of this floating market is traders from vegetables, fruits, prepared foods to be sold on the Barito river. The sunlight bouncing off the river between boats / boat containing vegetables provide a beauty that is not there other than this floating market.

The difference with the traditional market is at Floating Market is mostly older people who become merchants. In this market also happens bargaining process as a traditional market in general. All can be found at this floating market. until Banjarmasin typical food we can find vegetables too. Vegetables and fruits that are traded are from the gardens of the villages along the Barito river and its tributaries.

After trading at the Floating Market in the Barito river the traders to continue selling in the market Kalindo. Oh if you want to the market buoyant yeach not later than 07:00 hours this morning due to buoyant market has dispersed to resume trade in the market Kalindo. To the tourists who want to be able to use the boat floating market of public transport with pay between Rp. 2000 s.d. Rp. 5000 or chartering a boat to local residents at a cost of Rp. 200.000, -. In addition to enjoying the charter boat Floating Market, we too can enjoy the island flowers which flower island one of the attractions in the city of Banjarmasin.

In addition to the estuary was conferred, In the eastern section of Banjarmasin also floating market on the river districts of Tabuk in late afternoon precisely Floating Baintan Lok is a traditional floating market is located in the village of Sungai Pinang (Lok Baintan), Tabuk River district, Banjar. In general, the Floating Market Lok comes pretty Baintan Floating Market at the mouth of the River Kuin / Barito River. Both of the above jukung traditional market that sells a variety of merchandise, such as agricultural products / gardening and not take too long, the longest about three to four hours. This floating market has existed since the time the Sultanate of Banjar.

Flows along the coast of Agat Lokbaintan boat convoy seen floating market location. This boat belongs to traders and farmers to market their farm produce. They come from many different children Agat, like River Lenge, Bakung River, River Paku Alam, Bunut Saka River, River Madang, Tanifah River, and River Lok Baintan.

To reach the floating market Lok Baintan from the center can be reached by two alternatives. The first alternative Palembang river using klotok, a motorized sampan. With klotok, traveling from the city center towards the floating market fast distinction because it took 30 minutes. The second alternative with land vehicles such as cars. 

However, for the second alternative requires a longer time ie an hour to reach the floating market. It's likely due to field trips and winding weight.

Floating market activity is starting at 9:00 PST until 11:30 PST. They sell a variety of merchandise, such as vegetables, fruits, traditional cakes, and others. The interesting part of the floating market is barter system. At the floating market is not making money as a major transaction. The initiative, sellers and buyers in the floating market barter system still apply.

Generally, trading is the result of the earth will be bartered Sway vegetables and fruits. Scale and barter revenue depends keberimbangan deal antarkedua sides. If you agree, then each will get items as you wish and then used for personal use at home.

So that is art of Indonesia Borneo Banjarmasin Of Floating market..that’s so unique right,, maybe, we can put as your itinerary our tour when you visit Banjarmasin Borneo Kalimantan Indonesia.

AMAZING ARTS OF BALI SCULPTURE

Bali is one of tourist destination in Indonesia, with art Bali can invite tourists to visit and vacation in Bali island. One of high value of art in Bali is art of sculpture, a lot of sculptors in Bali such Ida Bagus Tilem, I Ketut Tulak, Ida Bagus Nyana etc. At first arts of Bali sculpture serves as a means of ritual worship in the form of symbolic embodiment of ancestral spirits, God, with all its manifestation that are scared.

The  types of sculpture embodiment in Bali is often call Pratima, statues, and pralingga petapakan. Renewal of a very brilliant in the art of Balinese statues occur after direct contact with foreign artist/sculptors and local sculptors. Thus giving birth to new forms that tends realist, naturalist and surrealist who uses wood material then thrived in the village of Mas, Kemunuh and village Peliatan. The figures such as Ida Bagus Nyana, Ida Bagus Tilem, I Ketut Tulak, I Wayan Ayun, Pande Wayan Neka, I Nyoman Togog and I Wayan Winten, with their hand concrete sculpture created.

Concrete sculpture creation process in in Peliatan village through the following stages :- make drawing, - the manufacture of mockups (miniature), - forming statues, -frame construction, -sculpture foundry frame, -phase formation, - the completion of forms and ornate designs. The development of the existing concrete sculpture in Peliatan not be separated from the influence of the figure I Wayan Winten had his art sculpture with concrete materials was started in 1992 which makes sculptures of dancers, who graced junction Br. Teges Peliatan village. In 1994 made Gatot Kaca sculpture in Kuta Bali.

If we see from function concrete arts of Bali sculpture, the presence of a concrete sculpture in the village Peliatan not only for the sake of ritual worship embodied in the form of religious symbols, but also evolved  into decorative aesthetic function as elements that decorate the city park,  recreation park, government office, hotel, museum, residential homes and so on.

Bali now has big project to build arts of Bali Sculpture in Jimbaran, The tourist park in Unggasan Jimbaran Bali, attraction statue Garuda Wisnu Kencana ( GWK ), GWK statue is a replica of the statue of Lord Wisnu riding Garuda named as high as 12m, the work of yhe famous sculptor Bali. I NYOMAN Nuarta, Area Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural park is located at an altitude of 146 meters above the ground or 263 feet above sea level. This statue is project to tie lay out with visibility up to 20 km, so that can be seen from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, until Tanah Lot. 

Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is symbols of the mission of saving the environment and the earth. The bif project arts of Bali sculpture was made from a mixture of copper and steel weighing 4000 tons , with a height of 75 meters and width of 60 meters. When contruction is completed, the sculpture will be the largest statue in the world and beat the statue of Liberty in USA,,,it so Amazing arts of Bali sculpture, the results of the nations children.  

EXPLORE ARTS SOUVENIR OF SOUTH EAST-ASIA

The tourism sector in the South East Asia is well developed. Travel and tourism sector is not only important fostering economic growth and cultural. This sector is also a depiction of the power factor of regional integration. All south Asia country incorporated in ASEAN.  ASEAN Countries it is, Indonesia-Singapore-Thailand-Philippines-Laos-Malaysia-Vietnam-Kamboja-Myanmar. All the countries in South East Asia trying to become the best tourist destination. Every each country has their own attractiveness, include souvenir from each country.This is arts souvenir of south east Asia

*THAILAND SOUVENIR

If we visit to Thailand What kind of souvenir good for us. There is several souvenir we can bring from Thailand such as Elephant ceramic, Thai Silk, cotton, nielloware, handicrafts of silver, bronze, seladon, Thailand gemstones such as sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamonds and semi-precious stones like opal, jade and topaz, also very famous beauty, at competitive rate. For authenticity look for signs of the jewel fest club membership.

*INDONESIA SOUVENIR

Indonesia as one of tourist destination in South east Asia has a lot of souvenirs from different province. Arts souvenir of south east Asia from Indonesia is so many. These is several  best souvenir from Indonesia : Batik, Songket, arts of sculpture, arts of painting, beautiful pottery, miniature of temple, handicraft,

*SINGAPORE SOUVENIR

If you hunt souvenir in Singapore, do not be satisfied with just buying standard items such as key chains merlion, tiger balm or famous T-shirts, ‘Singapore as Fine City’ supplied by the Singapore handicraft centre with five craft shops in the heart of China town. Find unique souvenirs ranging from jade carvings, bronze statues and antique bottles, or visit the heritage shop, and choose from a collection such as coaster made from old peranakan tiles.

*PHILIPPINES SOUVENIR

Philippines is one of South East Asia Country had ranked 94 in the tourism sector at International ranked. If you visit Philippines don’t forget to buy something as your souvenir such as Bamboo flute, rainmaker music instrument, hammocks, wooden statues, knifes/bolos, sarong and tubao, hand embroidered cloths.

*CAMBODIA SOUVENIR

Cambodia is one South East Asia also that still development the tourism sector, we can get some arts souvenir of south Asia in Cambodia such as miniature of Cambodia bayon Buddha, Angkor wat temple miniature, silk hand-loomed, Apsara statue.

*LAOS SOUVENIR

Laos located near Myanmar and China, south east Asia, known as Lan-Xang or country a thousand elephants. There is some souvenir we can hunting from Laos like : for sure there is elephants miniature,  Lao gold and silver, Lao handicrafts.

*MALAYSIA SOUVENIR

Malaysia neighboring country with Indonesia had some souvenir you can explore such as key chains, crystal key, coaters, miniature KL Tower or miniature Petronas tower,

*VIETNAM SOUVENIR

The eastern most country on the peninsula Indochina at South East. We will explorer arts souvenir of southeast Asia in Vietnam. Here it is the souvenir from Vietnam : Color full rice bags, T-shirts, handicrafts, miniature cyclo, pottery, statue Vietnamese girl, painting art.  

*MYANMAR SOUVENIR

Another one arts souvenir from south Asia is Myanmar, Before popular with Burma or Birma, miniature of Buddhist monk, miniature Buddhist Pagoda, some handicrafts, T-shirts.

ARTS SOUVENIR OF INDONESIA

Indonesia is development country with beautiful arts and culture. Tourism world of Indonesia already famous in other country and foreign country. There is so many people from foreign come to Indonesia  for enjoy arts and looking for crafts from Indonesia. Indonesia is beautiful country with exotic culture that always conserved until now. Indonesia rich with arts and craft from Sabang until Papua.

Indonesia have so many culture with so many tradition from every each province.Indonesia have 5 big Island .Indonesia also famous with the biggest country archipelagic with so many islands , total all the island is 17.480 islands.with number 4^th  long beach in the world


The culture of Indonesia has been shaped by long interaction between original indigenous customs and multiple foreign influences. Indonesia is centrally-located along ancient trading routes between the Far East and the Middle East, resulting in many cultural practices being strongly influenced by a multitude of religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Islam and Christianity, all strong in the major trading cities. The result is a complex cultural mixture very different from the original indigenous cultures.

Examples of cultural fusion include the fusion of Islam with Hindu in Javanese Abangan belief, the fusion of Hinduism, Buddhism and animism in Bodha, and the fusion of Hinduism and animism in Kaharingan; others could be cited.
Indonesian art-forms express this cultural mix. Wayang, traditional theater-performed puppet shows, were a medium in the spread of Hinduism and Islam amongst Javan villagers. 

Both Javanese and Balinese dances have stories about ancient Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms, while Islamic art forms and architecture are present in Sumatra, especially in the Minangkabau and Ace regions. Traditional art, music and sport are combined in a martial art form called Pencak Silat.
Western culture has greatly influenced Indonesia in science, technology and modern entertainment such as television shows, film and music, as well as political system and issues. India has notably influenced Indonesian songs and movies. A popular type of song is the Indian-rhythmical dangdut, which is often mixed with Arab and Malay folk music.

Despite the influences of foreign culture, some remote Indonesian regions still preserve uniquely indigenous culture. Indigenous ethnic groups Mentawai, Asmat, Dani, Dayak, Toraja and many others are still practicing their ethnic rituals, customs and wearing traditional clothes
Indonesia rich with with arts,culture and tradition for sure indonesia have  so many fomous souvenir from every different provinces.

1.Batik: The batik process of waxing and dyeing originated in Java centuries ago and classic designs have been modified with modern trends in both pattern and technology. There are several centres of Batik in Java, the major ones being Yogyakarta, Surakarta, Pekalongan,Solo and Cirebon.

2. SONGKET: Songket is a fabric that belongs to the brocade family of textiles  of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. It is hand-woven in silk or cotton, and intricately patterned with gold or silver threads. The metallic threads stand out against the background cloth to create a shimmering effect.

 In the weaving process the metallic threads are inserted in between the silk or cotton weft (latitudinal) threads. The term songket comes from the Malay/Indonesian word sungkit, which means "to hook". It has something to do with the method of songket making; to hook and pick a group of threads, and then slip the gold threads in it Some says that the word songket was derived from songka, a Palembang cap in which gold threads was first woven The word menyongket means ‘to embroider with gold or silver threads’. Songket is a luxury product traditionally worn during ceremonial occasions as sarong, shoulder cloths or head ties.

In Indonesia, songket is produced in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Bali, Sulawesi Lombok and Sumbawa. In Sumatra the famous songket production centers is in Minangkabau Pandai Sikek area, Wes Sumatra and Palembang, South Sumatra. In Bali, songket production villages can be found in Klungkung regency, especially at Sidemen and Gelgel village. While in the neighboring island of Lombok, the Sukarara village in Jonggat district, Central Lombok regency, is famous for songket making.

3.WAYANG OR WOOD PUPPET./SKIN PUPPET

Wayang is a Javanese  word for particular kinds of theatre When the term is used to refer to kinds of puppet theatre, sometimes the puppet itself is referred to as wayang. Performances of shadow puppet theatre are accompanied by a gamelan orchestra in Java, and by gender wayang in Bali.

UNESCO designated wayang kulit, a shadow puppet theatre and the best known of the Indonesian wayang, as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on 7 November 2003. In return for the acknowledgment, UNESCO required Indonesians to preserve their heritage.

4.WAYANG GOLEK:

WAYANG GOLEK:The picture above is wayang golek ,come from west java sundanese,you can play it with your hands.just put one of your hands inside and the other hands can move arround the puppets.it is good also for decoration in living room.

WAYANG KULIT/SKIN PUPPET

This puppets made from skin…made from skin of cow or buffalo,that’s why we call wayang kulit or puppet skin,this kind of wayang come from central java.you can play it by move arroundthestick. The is about Rp 100.000.

BALI SOUVENIR-BALI ARTS.

Bali is famous place destination in the world,,the beautifull islands like in the heaven.For sure there are so many souvenir from bali,,handycraft,painting.It is also the largest tourist destination in the world and is renowned  for its highly develoved arts,including traditional and modern dance,sculpture,painting,leather.This some souvenir from Bali.

-Miniatur of Barong.

 ART  SCULPTURE OF BALI.

-The Sculpture Art of Bali have special motif of art,and different from the other places.they are specialy made from quality of wood.

Motif bali have characteristic.they have special carved like leaf,flower and fruit.as general characteristic.but mostly also they make sculpture animal and human being.

ART.Painting from Bali.

-Traditionbal art painting of bali before they only selling on the street.but now success goes to museum in bali and national,,,also international.There some example of art painting from bali

ARTS OF TRAVELING LOMBOK INDONESIA VIEW

*LOMBOK ISLAND.

Lombok is neighbor of Bali islands,After we traveling in Bali if you still have a time .we can explorer goes to Lombok.There is many more nature place also in Lombok that we can Visit.Lombok has some small island around Lombok Island that is realy nature beach and place.Gili Trawangan;Gili air.and Gili Meno. This 3 small island in Lombok also already popular in Indonesia  and foreign country.Explorer  of Lombok is nature Islands.

*Senggigi Beach

Senggigi is center of tourism Lombok Island.Senggigi has beautiful view when sunset.also  good for snorkeling  .Senggigi beach has beautiful white sand.Located Senggigi beach at west of Lombok island.You can enjoy Beautiful Sunset in Senggigi also amazing.

GILI ISLAND.

That is some small island around Lombok,this tourist destination also so famaous.we can reach Gili Trawangan-Gili-air-Gili Meno By Boat.this is nature place no pollution from gasoline . cause there is no car or motor cycles in Gili:

*DANAU SEGARA/Segara Lake.

Segara lake is one of Destination tourism in Lombok.Segara lake located at near  Rinjani Mountain.Rinjani is second higher  Mountain in Indonesia.We will see beautiful Lake and Beautiful Panoramic of Rinjani mountain ,you can choose Rinjani explorer  if you like mountain climbing..Segara Anak Lake created from large crater of Rinjani.with 10 km width of lake and 230 meters depth.Water from Segara anak goes down created  several waterfall around Rinjani Mountain,,,woooww can you imagine how Beautiful is it. One lake created several waterfall  down of Rinjani,

*KUTA Beach Lombok.

Kuta in Lombok?? Thats right.Lombok Island also has Kuta beach lombok.This is much more nature.with white sand and blue clear sea water .Located at Kuta village Lombok .The beach absolutely clear and clean.The sand beach look like diamond under the sunshine.Awesome Kuta beach Lombok  you can relax here sunbathing,swimming,,hemm like in paradise.

*PURA Batu Bolong.

If Bali has Tanah lot with temple on the coral reef.At Lombok has Pura Batu bolong as one tourist destination place.Located Pura batu bolong at Sengigi beach.This temple standin on coral reef of Sengigi beach that over hanging to the sea and there is hole in the middle.That’s why the name is Pura batu bolong,(Temple of hole coral reef).wooooww,,is amazing right.How they do that, made temple on the coral reef.This is magnificent  arts of Indonesian Lombok view.For sure they have story and  history.As one of  tourist destination it is must be conserved.arts ,culture and historical place as legacy from  ancestor.if not us who else.So lets go archipelago,be ware and take care legacy as heritage from our ancestor.Bravisimo Ragarzzi,,,,Andiamoooo,,,,,,,