Lom Plai is hereditary tradition Wehea dayak tribe as a form of tribute to the rice and who created it.
"Rice to care like you care about your child. Do not ever break because sometimes you get hurt and did not live long."
That is, reportedly saying the details HaspulDiang Yung-seconds ahead of her only daughter's death late Yun Long, was also the end of the sacrifice of the king according to the beliefs of women in Sub Wehea Dayak Muarawahau, East Kutai, to get rid of the long drought and famine disasters. In Long considered as the blood spilled Yung earth, the rain came in accompanied the growth of rice-bullir issued bullir yellow rice.
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Written on 31 Jan 2010 | Posted in
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Many theories attempt to explain the name of this temple. One of them states that the name is probably derived from the word Sambharabhudhara, which means "mountain" (bhudara) where the slopes are located terraces. In addition there are some other popular etymology. Suppose borobudur word comes from the word "the Buddha" is due to shift into borobudur sound. Another explanation is that the name comes from two words "coal" and "beduhur". Said coal said to have originated from the monastery, while there is also another explanation in which the coal comes from Sanskrit which means temple or monastery complex and beduhur meaning is "high", or to remind the Balinese language means "above". So the intention is a monastery or hostel located in the high ground.
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Written on 30 Jan 2010 | Posted in
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Type Of Arowanas
Wondering what types of Arowana are there ? There are Indonesia Arowana.
Indonesia Arowana is probably, the most expensive freshwater, ornamental fish in the World, the Indonesia Arowana is indeed a beauty to withhold. It is viewed as sort of reincarnation of the Dragon due to its hugh, brightly coloured scales and barbels at the tip of it's mouth. It's slow but elegant swimming posture and ferocious eating style are also reasons for its popularity. Businessman, especially the Chinese, keep this fish for geomancy purposes. That is, to guard one's house/office and to ward off evil. It is believed that the Gold variety is good for a business premise while that of the Red, for the home. Another reason for its high price is ... [
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Written on 29 Jan 2010 | Posted in
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Reog is one of the cultural arts from East Java and northwest of the town of Ponorogo regarded as the true origin Reog. Ponorogo city gate was decorated by warok and gemblak figure, two figures who had appeared at the time reog displayed. Reog is one of the regional culture in Indonesia is still very strong with things mystical and powerful mystic.
Performance Art Reog
Modern Reog usually performed in several events such as weddings, circumcision and the days of the National. Art Reog Ponorogo consists of a series of 2 to 3 dances opening. The first dance is usually performed by brave men 6-8 with black clothes, with faces painted red. These dancers represent the brave lion figure. ... [
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Written on 28 Jan 2010 | Posted in
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The group was formed in 1969, as a continuation of the group "Koes Brothers". Koes Brothers became the pioneer of pop music and rock 'n roll, even been in jail since his music is supposed to represent the flow of capitalist politics. At that time the bitter events of anti-capitalist movement in Indonesia. July 1, 1965 on Thursday, a soldier from the Supreme Operations Command (KOTI) Tony sisters arrested, Yon, and Yok Koeswoyo and locked them in the LP Glodok, then Nomo Koeswoyo of consciousness itself, came up. Alm Koeswoyo brother Tony was apparently chose "mangan ora mangan together" rather than separated from my beloved brethren. As for mistakes because they are always playing ... [
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Written on 28 Jan 2010 | Posted in
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Some electronic books in the Indonesian tourist guide you can