Ngaben ceremony in Bali
Ngaben, is a purification ceremony atma (spirit) as the first phase of a sacred obligation Balinese Hindus to his ancestors by burning the bodies procession. human body consists of a rough body, subtle body and karma. Human gross bodies formed from elements of 5-called Panca Maha Bhuta, the earth (solid), apah (liquid), sratumarga (hot substances) slave (wind) and akasa (space vacuum). These five elements are merged to form the human physical and mobilized by the atma (spirit). When humans die, the die is rough body, atma is not. Well Ngaben, is the purification process atma / soul as it leaves the body rough.
There are several opinions about the origin of the word Ngaben. ... [readmore]
ALOR Island
Your land base is laying on the north of Kepa Island, in the heart of Alor-Pantar strait, just 5 min to 1h30 from the dive sites.
There, you also will enjoy the quietness of this tiny island, and be spelled by the panoramic view on the strait with the sunset from your terrace.
Between the dives, just by walking down your bungalow you will appreciate the white sandy beaches of the west coast, walk all around the island or meet the small village on east coast. But you can also just relax in your bungalow, or have a look in the various style and language bookcase and the fish/sea life library.
The homestay has been built by local carpenters, with 8 Alor?s style bungalows made of natural material ... [readmore]
The Toraja in Sulawesi
The island of Sulawesi contains a great variety of exotic peoples, landscapes and natural wonders.
Tucked away amid the rugged peaks and fertile plateaus of South-Central Sulawesi live many isolated tribes, who share a common ancestry with the seafaring Bugis, Mandar and Makassar peoples of the coasts, conservatively maintaining many ancient crafts and customs. Coastal dwellers refer to these tribes collectively as the Toraja or "highland people".
The roofs of this "alang" (yam storage building) rises at both ends like the bow and stern of a boat.
newer style homes next to traditional storage buildings
the traditional residences on the hill above the newer town
houses in a row
suburban
newer structure
House panels of the "tongkonan" dwellings are exquisitely carved often with a water buffalo motif.
Many cattle are slaughtered at special occasions.
horns ... [readmore]
The Interest in Mataram (NTB)
Pura Meru
Pura Meru, a great and wonderful works of the Balinese, is located across from the Garden of Mayura and built concurrently on the same year (1720), the location of this temple in downtown Cakranegara, easily accessible, many public transport and close to hotels, both star hotels and Budget hotels.
Pura Meru, situated in the middle of the city Cakranegara built in 1720 under pangawasan Anak Agung Gde Karang Asem one Karang Asem King can control some of Lombok Island Region, came to power in the year 1740 -1894. This temple is a large temple in P. Lombok and one of the most interesting temple and the Beautiful, Pura Meru was built for the purpose of ... [readmore]
MASIH ADA BULAN (There was the moon)
a film by Bc Bolee, Production MNC. Films that had a social theme, written by Alex Soeprapto Yoedo. a prisoner escaped from custody, because not stand to hear her daughter was raped and was not comfortable in custody. Tohari name, Tohari convicted of robbery with violence, Tohari forced to behave abominably because of economic pressure. So blurred Tohari his return home, his wife and Puput Satuti the only child welcomed. But as the wife Satuti feel anxious, not the police could not arrest her husband's return but Tohari sure the police did not know existed. Anxiety was justified, because Rustam, neighbors knew of the existence Tohari at home. Tohari remain calm. Tohari peace based on ... [readmore]
