Raja Ampat – Papua, the lost paradise
If you had watched The Beach movie starring Leonardo Di Caprio, you will find the same impression when visiting Raja Ampat. The lost paradise deserved to be named for this place because in fact Indonesians personally often didnt know about this place. The beautiful coast, white sand and underwater scenery that were beautiful became the attraction of Raja Ampat.
The Raja Ampat, or ?Four Kings,? archipelago encompasses more than 9.8 million acres of land and sea off the northwestern tip of Indonesia?s West Papua Province. Located in the Coral Triangle, the heart of the world?s coral reef biodiversity, the seas around Raja Ampat possibly hold the richest variety of species in the world.
The area?s massive coral colonies show that its reefs are resistant to threats like ... [readmore]
Asmat wood carving
The work distinctive wood carved Asmat is one of the national cultural wealth that already has a name for the foreign tourists. Characteristics of Asmat carving is a unique pattern and is naturalist. From the pattern complexity of how to make it look that makes them valuable carving work and quite a lot of high-demand foreign tourists.
In terms of the model, Asmat carving is very diverse, ranging from human statues, boats, panels, shields, drums, egg carving kaswari to pole. The Asmat are adopted and environmental experiences of everyday life as they carved patterns, such as trees, boats, animals and people boating, hunting and the others.
Carving is a tradition and ritual life that is closely ... [readmore]
