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Lake Tahoe, one of a Romantic places to visit

Besides known as the most popular ski vacation place (based on Orbitz bookings from October 1, to December 31, 2009, for travel in 2010). Lake Tahoe are known as one of a romantic place in United States, the snowy Mountain and the  freshwater lake scenerys are very beautiful and attractive for newlywed or lovers. Lake Tahoe are a good alternative as a place for your honeymoon. There are many facilities on lake Tahoe such as romantic cabins, luxurious lakeview homes, comfortable condominiums or beautiful lakefronts. Over 300 rental properties from short term vacation rentals to long term leases, You can find the further information about this facility on  Lake Tahoe Rentals.

There are many aternatives to reach Lake tahoe, one of it are via Sacramento international airport, it is about two hours from Sacramento area to lake Tahoe, or one hour from Reno (Reno-Tahoe international airport) and 30 minutes from Carson City. Enjoy your vacation.

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10 most romantic places in indonesia

1. Bintan Island, Riau

Bintan Island located in Riau Islands province, the atmosphere on this island so enchanting natural beauty of one of them. Sparkling white sand, blue water, and a combination of many trees that makes this island so beautiful. On this island there are many resorts available for rent for your honeymoon, private beach, diving tours, as well as culinary tourism can be an alternative during their honeymoon.

2. Kaliurang, Yogyakarta

Kaliurang is 28 kilometers north of Yogyakarta city center, exactly in the hamlet Kaliurang, Hargobinangun, Pakem, Sleman. Kaliurang now has an area of natural and cultural attractions that lure. Kaliurang is suitable as a honeymoon. The cool weather and natural background with a gurgling mountain stream make your honeymoon truly be so romantic.

3. Senggigi Beach, Lombok

This beach is located on the west coast of Lombok, the atmosphere and scenery asrinya nan stunning underwater. The waves are not too big hand and calm, of course, will add honeymoon romance.

4. Moyo Island, West Nusa Tenggara

If you want to really feel the world’s two, there’s no harm in choosing Moyo Island in West Nusa Tenggara, as a honeymoon. Area is still quiet and original, but do not be afraid there is no facility. There was a cottage, cottages that provide various facilities. In addition to the white sand, there are also complete with a coral reef fish colors. Not to forget waterfalls and natural pools.

5. Ubud Village , Bali

The village is famous for its culture and natural beauty. Here, you and your partner will feel the peace of soul and body in view of green mountains and beautiful fields storey. The village is also believed to give inspiration million.

6. Bunaken, Manado, North Sulawesi

This island of Bunaken Marine Park there are exotic. This marine park is one of the sea that has highest marine biodiversity in the world. Resort very strategic location overlooking the beautiful Bunaken nature. Nothing wrong with it, after you do romantic things with your lover, then can exploring the beauty of the underwater Bunaken by doing snorkeling.

7. Kampung Sampireun, Garut, West Java

Villages located in Ciparay Sampireun, Sukakarya village, Garut, West Java. Sampireun ward offers all simplicity and convenience features you need for your honeymoon you want to feel Anda.Jika village atmosphere typical Sundanese, complete with a bale-bale, cooking Sundanese, Sundanese music, then the Village can be Sampireun honeymoon options. Beautiful scenery and peaceful environment, clean and fresh air that makes this resort the perfect place for honeymoon couples.

8. Belitung Island

Belitung Island panorama dominated by beautiful beaches, clear water and white sand along the coast. The many bays with calm waters make this place suitable for honeymoon couples who enjoy water sports. Stunning scenery on the island of Belitung, may not be found on other islands, this island is special, an interesting place for  honeymoon.

9. Cape Lesung, Banten

Cape Lesung located on the west coast of the Sunda Strait, precisely in the village of Tanjung Jaya, Pandeglang, Banten. The resort can be an alternative your honeymoon destination with beloved spouse, taken during the 3.5 hours from the capital city of Jakarta through Pandeglang. The atmosphere here was so charming with its charming beauty of blue sea and white sand spread out wide. Enjoying the beauty of the sea was so beautiful and the sea water is very clear so he could see the fish swimming through coral-reef. Various activities are water sports here, such as Banana Boat, Jet Ski, up to an adventure through Mount Krakatoa.

10. Umang Island, Banten

Pulau Umang located in District Well, Pandeglang district, Banten. This place is suitable to run from the city noise and enjoy the beautiful moments honeymoon. On this island, there is a resort that is set up with an artistic touch of natural beauty surrounded by mountainous seas added more romance during their honeymoon.

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Sir Galigi Played Wayang: The Inestimable Charm Of Wayang Kulit, Or Indonesian Puppet Dancing

Pariangan is a neat little village on the slopes of Mount Marapi in Indonesia. They say that the Minangkabau people of Indonesia first arrived here after their ship landed on this mountain when the world was submerged in water and only the mountain’s peak was visible (That’s some kind of cruise!).  Well…sitting in that old village, with the evening just setting in, I could almost believe that familiar fable. This place was pretty different from the city lights of Chicago, where I live. You could feel that oddly tangible sense of history around here.

They were just setting up the puppet show. I had come all the way from Chicago to see this thing. It is called the Wayang Kulit, and it is an ancient Indonesian art form. “Wayang” literally means “shadow,” and you can understand why they call it that if you see how the puppet show works. I have seen puppet shows elsewhere, but most of them have actual puppets being moved around by a set of strings. The Wayang Kulit is different; here you don’t see the actual puppets. You just see their shadows.

They set up a backlit screen. The screen looks like it is made with Japanese rice paper; it has that peculiar texture. The light behind the screen is a diffuse yellow. The puppets are placed between the light and the screen and what you get to see, sitting before the screen, are their shadows. There’s a very different visual impact of this “shadow dancing” from the usual sticks-n-strings puppet shows I had seen before. Things look more black and white, and visually, the show is very powerful.

I had read up on Wayang Kulit, of course. It is a peculiar Hindu art form of very ancient Indian origin. Wayang Kulit did not originate in Indonesia; it was brought here by Hindu colonialists in the 8^th or 9^th century CE. The first performance of Wayang Kulit is mentioned in a 930 CE inscription here which says “si Giligi mayawang” or “Sir Giligi played Wayang.” Apparently, this “Sir Giligi” (Sir?!) was a famous wandering entertainer around these parts. The theme of Sir Giligi’s ancient puppet show has not changed much even today. These themes are almost always stories from ancient Indian epics, and they talk about ancient war heroes, gods, demons, and not a few princesses, I guess. The actual religion-oriented themes didn’t interest me much, to be honest; but I was fascinated by the continuity of this art form, and the strong visual impact of the shadows dancing on the yellow screen.

The show starts off with peculiarly resonant drum music. If you have heard drummers beating to the tune of the Balinese dance music (YouTube?), you will see what I mean. This is a small drum with a wide base, and the sound has a strong high bass note to it. I can well imagine some of our Chicago rapper brothers getting hold of this thing; they would love it; I did.

Then they start off with the actual puppet dancing. There is a sort of “soul” music that goes on with it. It is done in a strangely nasal voice; I guess they are talking about the stories and themes of the show. I am not sure I understand what is going on, so I just stop worrying about it and focus on the shadows.

The shadow puppets are mesmerizing. The puppets themselves are very well designed, with lots of details in the peculiar headdresses and the style of clothing. They move with a fine grace. If you are watching this thing at night, in an unknown, strange village like this, you are bound to feel something different. What can I say – it’s a very out-of-the-world experience!

The Wayang Kulit continued for an hour into the night. There we were, about two hundred ethnic Indonesians, one extremely garrulous Padang cab driver and an American from Chicago, and we all sat engrossed in the strange beat of that drum, that weird, interesting music, and the shadow puppets dancing away on the screen.

The cabby was unnaturally quiet on the way back to the hotel, as if he could see the little shadow puppets dancing around the car in the darkness of the Indonesian night, and had to focus on the road so he didn’t hit one of them.

written by : Thea Elfleda

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indonesian art and craft

indonesia is a nation of art and culture, just go there to prove it

i hope this post could be useful for indonesia

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collection of art

this is several collectin of art, we are concern on art right now in order to develope our creativity, indonesia should be the most creative country in the world, i hope that will happen sometimes

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white sand beach in lampung indonesia

five minutes ago, my mate came to my office and told me that he just finish his website project, he got project from tour and travel agent to make their official website. the website content are mostly about tourism and travel in indonesia. the website are www.indonesia.travel and here few of the content :

White Sand Beach, or Pantai Pasir Putih, in Indonesian truly describes the atmosphere. The enticing white sand refreshes the eyes and feeds the soul with the burning energy to explore. Only 20 kilometers away from Bandar Lampung, this spot has gained more and more popularity these days.

Getting There

By a car passing Trans Sumatera road from Lampung, you will reach this place in about 30 minutes. You can also ride public transportation from Lampung straight to Pantai Pasir Putih.

Getting Around

On foot. Or you can use a motorboat to visit nearby islands.

To Do

You can ride a motorboat to circle the beach and visit Condong & Bule island. Bule Island has many varieties of fish, coral reefs, and marine biota that will amaze you.You can also rent a boat and view the marine life through the wooden boxes that have a glass on them in one side. If you put the box in the sea water using the glassy side on the bottom, you’ll be able to view the life in the sea. You can also have a picnic in this beach.

To Stay

You can stay at inns and hotels in Bandar Lampung. Should you wish to spend the night in the middle of the island, you can stay at an inn in Condong Island. The furnishing is simple yet comfortable. A luxurious villa is available in Bule Island. Also, you can find inns on the road to Pasir Putih.

To Eat

Visit the nearby inns and hotels for food. Alternatively, you can bring your own lunch.

To Buy

You can buy souvenirs related to this beach in the area, or better yet in Bandar Lampung.

Tips

• If you don’t want like crowded beach, visit this site on weekdays.
• Book your room in advance in your hotel/inn of choice.

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creative life in indonesia

punakawan : consist of petruk, gareng, semar and bagong.

they are a comedian figures on puppet shadow

“Omen Anak Ben!” dalam Senggol Jakarta: Jakarta Senggol  Dikit

traditional bike

funny comic by arham kendari

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art of indonesia

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tips and trick to download youtube with very simple way

okey, this is my own articles , i just wanna share how to download video from youtube without any software or any browser plugin. it is very very simple

if we watch video on youtube usually we got the video link on address bar like example below :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvmFlYVbnmE

then you should only type “OK” before youtube example :

http://www.OKyoutube.com/watch?v=UvmFlYVbnmE

then press enter, and happy download youtube easily

ps : you can add another tips on the comment form

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