MEMORIES IN BIAK ISLAND

Biak Island, the island where I grew up. already more than 12 years I lived in this beautiful island. many memories that I got and I take it when I have to leave the island to pursue my goal. biak is a small island within the island of Papua, one of the islands that form the unitary state of Indonesia. 

A lot of the charm is still very natural and will even be able to be a great attraction for the tourists if managed properly. there are many beautiful that I visited when i was child. where I spent a wonderful childhood with my best friends

Sunset di Pantai Sorido

Nirmala Beach

Pantai Ampubukor

Dermaga Kayu Pantai Bosnik

Goa Kalibiru

Pantai Bosnik

Tanjung Barari, pantai Anggaduber

air terjun warsa

biak utara

padaido

pantai Ampubukor, Biak Barat

ampubukor child

tanjung saruri

The Wrong Five Myths About Halloween

Halloween is a tradition of celebration the night of October 31, 2012 which is celebrated mainly by the citizens of the United States. Halloween identified with demons, witches, and ghosts.

Usually celebrated by children using a creepy costume. Then around from door to door in their neighborhood asking for candy or chocolate while saying "Trick or treat!". Speech is connoted as a threat if it will not give them candy jahili.

The origin of the celebration Halloweeen from the Festival of Samhain is celebrated as the ancient Celtic celebration of the end of the harvest season in Gaelic culture. Gael Nation believes that limiting Oct. 31 of the dead with the living into the open. However, there are some myths about Halloween misguided.

1. Halloween provided an opportunity for criminals to poison children 
A case occurred in a boy eight years old died because they ate poisoned candy during the celebration of Halloween. However it turns out, the candy had been given by the father of the victim in order to get life insurance money the child. Ronald Clark O'Bryan, the father's murderer, was executed for his actions in 1984.children, halloween, costume of children in the United States celebrate Halloween by wearing costumes and go around asking for candy and chocolate in the neighborhood.
However, Halloween is also the deadliest day for pedestrians children. According to data from State Farm insurance company, an average of 5.5 children died from being hit by a vehicle at October 31 each year. This figure is greater than the average of 2.6 child deaths the other day. 

2. The existence of groups of hunter dog pitt Bulls on the road 
A message spread through social media in September last year, which warned that every home shall lock their doors on October 31. Since Halloween is declared as a "National Day of Killing Pit Bull." Pit bull is one of the dog breeds. But eventually the action is a hoax. 

3.Consumption expenditure is considered almost equal Halloween Christmas 
Consumption expenditure is considered almost equal Halloween Christmas shopping. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending spending only U.S. $ 8 billion. Much lower than expected consumer spending Christmas at U.S. $ 586.1 billion this year. 

4. Halloween is identified with sexual misconduct 
Similarly, the myth of cases of toxic candy, Halloween is also identified with the act of sex crimes with trick-or-trackers as a target. However, according to a study published by the Journal of Sexual Abuse in 2010, said there was no evidence of sexual crimes on children in Halloween day.

5. Vampires are real 
Physicists from the University of Florida, Costas Efthimiou, said if the myths about vampires true. That they will suck the blood of a person and the victim will automatically direct a vampire. Assuming the population of the world in the 1600s amounted to five million people, it is the 2.5-year deadline for the entire population of the world will become a vampire. However, until recently it was proved a myth

Indonesia Culture House Will Present in Eight Countries

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Houses Indonesian culture will be present in eight countries. The house is intended to introduce the cultural richness of Indonesian culture to the world. Cultural property includes geographical richness of Indonesian culture which has hundreds of ethnic groups and languages.

This was said by the Deputy Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs Cultural Wiendu Nuryati after opening the "Grand Strategy Meeting" in preparation for the World Culture for Development Forum 2013, Saturday (27/10), in the province of Yogyakarta Special Region.

"In 2013 we will begin in eight countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, and France. The house culture aims to create a positive image of Indonesia's cultural life with strategic countries, "said Wiendu.

Wiendu added, the culture will be increasingly affirmed Indonesia as the only place for the world to build a culture of dialogue. Thus the culture of Indonesia is to strengthen the network to the outside world. "If developed countries politically and economically oriented, Indonesia became a reference for the dialogue of cultures."

Meanwhile, Wiendu added if the Government is currently developing a museum of mountain culture. This museum will include mountain culture, knowledge of post-eruption civilization, to the phenomenon of Mbah Maridjan - gatekeeper of Mount Merapi.

The idea of ​​the establishment of the museum was intended to complement the Museum of Volcanology in Yogyakarta is thick with its scientific material. While the museum is full of mountain culture things that are cultural, or in other words more on the impact of civilization pascaerupsi.

The idea review team members Mountains Cultural Museum of the University of Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta Ikaputra convey, Mount Merapi is one of the three most active volcano in the world, in addition to Mount Etna in Italy and Pinatubo in the Philippines. "The museum can be a place for the world education forum. The plan, the museum will be built with natural stretch, do not stand out, adopt a blessing of nature, culture, and contemporary, "he added.

Related to the concept of the museum building, Ikaputra explained that it will resemble the form of museum bunker so as to reflect the natural forms of the mountain. In addition, the bunker can store objects when the eruption occurred again

Professor of Archaeology UGM Timbul Haryono, the idea is very interesting cultural museum. This could become an interesting tourist attraction because in addition to studying nature, travelers can also study the cultural community around Merapi. "So far the community has formed around Merapi five mountain communities. Art is very fast because it is part of the exploration of the environment through the creation of art, "he added.

WCF - Bali Forum 2013

While it is related to the Yogyakarta meeting in preparation for World Culture for Development Forum to be held in Bali in 2013, the meeting will be followed by cultural and international relations expert. They will discuss the parameters of a country's happiness index.

Responding to the meeting, Professor of International Relations Masoed UGM Mohtar said the happiness index is not only measured in terms of material but also non-material. Among the indicators of education level, income, aksesibiklitas, public facilities, capital, and space as well as a cultural expression. "Will be discussed in Bali about the proper method to measure this index," he said.

WCF activities - Bali Forum 2013 is the event to strengthen harmonious relations among nations, creating a harmonious world civilization, uphold and respect the uniqueness and cultural diversity. And to improve the welfare of the community.

Coffee will being Indonesia Tourism Icon

Indonesia Coffee turned out to be one of the best coffee in the world. Not only that, Indonesia is also the third largest producer of coffee in the world. For this reason, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy were lifting the coffee as an icon of tourism in Indonesia.

"One of the creative industries to develop our culinary center where it is related to food and drink. Tourism without food and drink was not possible. Coffee became an important part of the creative industries," said Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Nirwandar in Building Sapta Enchantment, Jakarta, Tuesday (28/8).

Sapta said the potential of coffee in Indonesia is very diverse ranging from Aceh, Sidikalang in North Sumatra, Lampung, Java, Bali, Flores, Toraja, to Wamena. According to the Director of Indonesian Coffee Festival 2012 Ellyanthi Tambunan, there are 14 export-quality coffee producing province in Indonesia.

"The character and taste of 14 different coffee. Very unique and we can not find anywhere else in the hemisphere. Having said that, we want the awareness (consciousness) to the people of Indonesia can be proud of local products," said Ellyanthi.

Expert coffee, Tuti Mochtar, a member of the team of the Indonesian Coffee Festival 2012 said that tourism can not be separated with a drink. "Indonesia has a coffee variety with good quality. We have a unique way of making coffee, as with socks and brewed, "he said.

Meanwhile, for the lifting of coffee Indonesia, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy also plans to hold the first Indonesian Coffee Festival entitled Indonesian Coffee Festival 2012 in Ubud, Bali, on 15-16 September 2012. The festival is the result of cooperation Kemenparekraf, Gianyar Regency, Empire Ubud, Indonesia Specialty Coffee Association, Community Coffee, Coffee and bloggers. Besides featuring coffee from various regions in Indonesia, the festival will also be shown how to process and present the typical coffee country.

The New Face of Malioboro

Jalan Malioboro, Yogyakarta, certainly is not foreign in the ears. This is one of the famous attractions to shopping khasYogyakarta. Of food, clothing, knick knacks, and anything about Yogya present there. No wonder when Malioboro never empty of visitors either target or just traveled roads.

malioboro street

To add to the tourist appeal, now has a new face Malioboro. On Sunday (12/8), Malioboro established vision and mission to be open and tolerant public space for visitors. Malioboro also will reflect the original face back as 1977 years ago.

In the launching event shows new face Malioboro, Yogyakarta Mayor Haryadi Suyuti said, is to make a new face as the Malioboro area clean, orderly, and comfortable.

"Various issues such as discomfort Malioboro, chaotic, congestion, cleanliness, and others began to be seriously improved. Malioboro real face will be returned so that visitors really feel comfortable when coming here, "said Haryadi.malioboro, yogyakarta, new face, cultural heritage, pedestrian friendly kakiOlivia Levi / New Faces Malioboro Yogyakarta

To alter this face, Malioboro arranged vertically and horizontally. Vertical arrangement of facial restoration involves building indigenous culture by cleaning billboards across. It aims to bring back and preserve the cultural heritage style buildings Hindis and China that amounted to tens.

Arrangement relating to the horizontal arrangement of the slow lane and road infrastructure to expand the view. With regard to the existence of the slow lane, from this moment the speed of passing vehicles Malioboro limited to a maximum of 30 km / h.

Meanwhile, the structuring of infrastructure is done by the removal of plant pots with small plants and multiply crosswalk for pedestrian access.

"Malioboro have a new icon that is friendly to pedestrians. Thus, visitors the opportunity to enjoy Malioboro longer be accommodated. Visitors no longer need to fear the threat of congestion, "said Haryadi.

Setup will be done in stages with the first phase done to Jl. Dagen. Henceforth, all stakeholders should implement a shared commitment to restore the original face Malioboro. For example, the owner of the store along Malioboro which occupies the old building should be lowered reklamenya consciously.

Special anymore, structuring new face is also coupled with the introduction of the uniform of Yogyakarta. This is the typical uniform perbaduan between striated and batik fabrics. Uniforms will be used by all stakeholders in Yogyakarta both tour players and officials.malioboro, new city, Yogyakarta, cultural heritageYogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hemengkubuwono X welcomes new face Malioboro arrangement is being able to preserve cultural icon as the city will remain intact.

Sultan hoped the arrangement is always based on environmentally sound development. For that small plants need to be propagated along Malioboro. In fact, not just plants, but plants with its own philosophy.

Malioboro past  

Humanist UGM Sutaryo tell you a little about the old faces Maliboro. In the 1970s, Malioboro really reflect typical Yogyakarta. Every night, artists will gather in Yogyakarta overhang for creativity. Time is also not a lot of thriving business. The road was still clean and there is no congestion.

"It is undeniable with the development of the times, Malioboro will change. Although the change was there, Malioboro still consider the socio-cultural aspect, "he said.

Restore the original face Malioboro is not as easy as turning the palm of the hand. Keep the awareness of all stakeholders to make the Malioboro area clean, comfortable, and friendly environment.

Preservation of Manuscript Through Batik Nusantara

Codex is not only a proof of heritage. Also contains a lot of science, including philosophy, art, architecture, and leadership.In Indonesia, the conservation of the archipelago manuscript has not been a lot of attention. In contrast to some other countries that have made efforts to care and storage temperature and place.

Nevertheless, there are some places in Indonesia that has been doing conservation codex this archipelago. One example is Kadiparen Temple Pakualaman Yogyakarta. They poured the manuscript text in batik motifs. According to the Library Board Pakualaman Sri Ratna Temple Way Mulya, pouring manuscript text in this motif is an effort to preserve the cultural heritage.

"Text manuscripts contained in this motif will be more easily understood and remembered by future generations. Not just any motif, outlined text is also designed according to the original story and philosophy that will be given, "he said in Yogyakarta, a few days ago. However, not all the text contained in the ancient text motif. Because it needs to conduct a study first before pouring it in the cloth. The review itself should hold some experts who know about the text.

Besides poured in batik, Temple Pakualaman pour this manuscript in book form. The works of masterpiece containing ancestral teachings dissected with a language that is easily understood by the general public. As a book titled "Leadership Doctrine Asthabrata Duchy Pakualaman '" resulting from a script containing stories Pakualaman Sestrodisuhul prophets, kings java, trustees and five Pandavas. Meanwhile, the conservation of ancient manuscripts archipelago is also done by the Sultan Palace by digitizing at 300 manuscripts (manuscripts) of ancient. According to the Chairman of the Society Pernaskahan Nusantara (Manassa), Osman Faturrahman, digitization of manuscripts is an activity that needs to be done continuously so that the codex is maintained and preserved.

"The influence of weather usually makes the text easier to mushroom so that the original manuscript vulnerable to damage. Not to mention there is a natural disaster that occurred in several regions in Indonesia, "he said. He added, Manassa also restore approximately 5,000 manuscripts that have been converted into digital form. Includes a Malay manuscripts from the 14th century Pallava lettered.

"The manuscripts are undergoing a process of copying to digital is very varied including Ronggowarsito poet and manuscripts chronicle. Once the digitization is done then the plan will be kept in the National Museum.

Directorate General of Higher Education (Higher Education) of the Ministry of Education and Culture Djoko Santoso gave a high appreciation of the concern Duchy Temple Pakualaman the codex archipelago. He hopes the manuscript in the library collections continue to be treated and utilized optimally through academic research. Then disseminated to the public, one of them through the book.(Olivia Levi Pramesti)

Batik, More Than Indonesian Heritage

Batik, the cultural heritage of Indonesia, celebrates kedigdayaannya today, October 2, 2012. Each date listed, is celebrated as the Day of National Batik. Coinciding with the establishment of batik as a Cultural Heritage for Humanity Oral and Nonbendawi by UNESCO in 2009 ago.

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Various celebrations conducted by the country. As the use of batik in the day or even race batik as do the police woman (policewoman) hump Park, Surabaya, East Java, on Monday (1/10). 
Batik is considered more than just fruit of reason the people of Indonesia. Because it's a national identity through symbols carved and unique, gorgeous colors, and no two designs. Mentioned in UNESCO sites, batik also contains a set of patterns that reflect a variety of influences other nations. Ranging from Arabic calligraphy, European bouquets, Chinese phoenixes, peacocks and Persia. batik, lasem, batik, Central Java, batik rembangPenjualan Lasem, Rembang, Central Java. This region is known batik motif different coastal. (Hafidz Novalsyah / NGI)

Photograph Solo Batik Fashion 2012 by Puguh

"Batik is often passed down in families from generation to generation. Carving batik Indonesia intertwined with national identity," said the statement. However, the existence of batik batik is now crammed with the presence of "foreign." Usually this kind of batik originated from China with cheaper prices. Said the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Mari Elka Pangestu, batik patterned textiles is not batik. "It's cheap, but in the end is how we educate the consumer," he said in a press conference on Monday (1/10). 
Another threat is foreign entrepreneurs who unhesitatingly poured a lot of money to follow the example of Indonesian batik motif. On the other hand, local craftsmen country needs funds because it is difficult to develop the business with independent capital. It was felt Mother Ninik, traditional batik entrepreneurs Sentra Batik Trusmi, Cirebon, West Java. Unique motifs homemade bought by a Japanese businessman. The funds can then be dialed back to being a family of venture capital that has entered the fifth generation. 
"They (Japanese businessman) to come and look at our collection and have made replica. These craftsmen we do not have capital and private capital only, dig a hole close the hole," said Mrs. Ninik who opened a boutique with the name Batik Ninik Ichsan. 
Although impressed conservative, batik became one of Indonesia's representative on the world stage. The award against him could be realized with the use of original handmade batik nation's children. So, what clothes you wear batik today?

Exhibition Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia through TIME Event

Rinjani mountain

About 83 buyers from 28 countries and 74 sellers from all provinces in Indonesia are gathered in Sydney in the event Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) 2012. Buyers and sellers here are those which could potentially buy and sell products and services of Indonesian tourism in their respective markets.Buyer TIME 2012 coming from India, the UK, Brazil, Poland, USA, Germany, Canada, Netherlands, Italy, Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, Hungary, Norway, South Africa, Israel, Iran, Romania, Germany, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Bahrain, the Philippines, Malaysia, and China. 

While the sellers are from Indonesia, including Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Yogyakarta, Bali, Bengkulu, Lampung, West Sumatra, South Sumatra, North Sumatra, Riau Islands, South East Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara.TIME or Travel Market held in Graha Wangsa Indonesia, Lampung, starting on October 9 to 12, 2012. To further introduce the potential of tourism in Lampung, 2012 TIME enlivened by a series of cultural events organized by the Provincial Government of Lampung.

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Three days before the opening of the show, or rather on October 6, has done a variety of cultural events. As Tapis Lampung Cultural & Carnival, Krakatau Tour, Traditional Art Festival of Sumatra, Java and East Indonesia, Nusantara Weaving Expo & Festival, Krakatau Festival Expo, and Photography & Cinematography Festival.

Chairman of the Steering Committee Told Meity robot, it is expected to spur the development of tourism in the region as a world tourist destination Lampung. "This region is particularly Bandar Lampung has good infrastructure and other facilities, including an international standard hotel and the airport, and only a 30 minute flight from Jakarta," said Meity.

TIME has been considered effective as a venue for "sales" of Indonesian tourism. Data from 2011 called, organizing TIME in Lampung are able to absorb the estimated transaction value of U.S. $ 15.7 million (more than Rp151 billion).

Even in 2010 when TIME was held in Lombok, the transaction value is 10 percent higher than in 2011. "The decline in the estimated value of the transaction is due Lampung TIME 2011 is a destination that has not been so well known by the international market," said Meity. For this year, TIME is targeted to achieve the transaction value of more than Rp166 billion.

Since it was first held in 1994 in Jakarta, TIME organized as a commitment to improving the image of Indonesia in the international arena and the promotion of tourism industry in foreign countries.Transfer destination venue TIME every two years is to promote all provinces in Indonesia to the international market. And encourage the growth of tourism sector development and supporting infrastructure, including repairs and improvements in various provinces in the country.

The Esemka car will be produced next year

National car (mobnas) Esemka finally officially get permission to be able to be mass produced. According to the Deputy Mayor of Solo, F.X. Hadi Rudyatmo, there are two types that may be produced further, the Eagles Esemka SUVs and trucks Esemka Bima. Both cars have been pocketed type test certificate (SUT).

The plan of Esemka would  mass produced by PT Solo Manufacturing Creative (CMS) starting next year. PT SMK has a production capacity of up to 200 cars per month. To introduce both products, prototype cars and the Milky Eagles will be exhibited to the public on 10 November 2012 at Manahan Stadium, Solo. Through this exhibition, the consumer who wants to order can simply do the pivot.

Esemka ambition to become a national car was delayed because of a problem with the exhaust emissions. However, after the repair, eventually Esemka pass the emissions test. Permits for new production out now. That said, pretty much Esemka enthusiasts from various walks of life. And, on this latest Esemka product, no change in use of the original engine 1,500 cc to 2,000 cc. The interior was restyled to look more attractive.

About the price is not expensive. Both are priced at less than $ 100 million. Fits in the pocket to have a domestically-made cars. The car is expected to be officially used as well as the Mayor of Solo and service vehicles will be used also by Jokowi who currently serves as Governor of DKI Jakarta.

"The car Esemka Eagles cost about Rp95 million per unit and Esemka Rp65 million to Rp70 Milky million per unit," said Rudy, as quoted by Antara.

Assorted Bag at Museum of Bags and Purses

 

Perhaps this is the women's favorite museum. Because, at the Museum of Bags and Purses only found a collection of handbags, wallets, and luggage. But, not just any collection on display. Everything has a historical story as artificial ranging from the medieval to the present. The museum is located in Amstedam, the Netherlands, this collection has reached 4 thousand units. All of these offerings from the collection belonging Hendrikje Ivo, a collector bag has wara-Wiri hunting bags for more than 35 years.

Hendrikje first collection is the leather wallets of green turtles acquired in 1820. Since then, he's eager to hunt bag until it reached 3,000 units. Hendrikje and desire for community is educated about the bag. Be then a showroom to show his collection to the public and the amount of the collection continues to grow. Once the museum is located in an a villa in Amstelveen. Along with the increase in collections, eventually moved to Harengracht location, Amsterdam.

From the museum can be found a unique story progression bag. Initially, the smaller bag to carry coins, keys, and sewing equipment. Men and women alike take advantage of this bag. Following the trend started there juxtaposing additional pockets on trousers and skirts models adapted to the shape of bulging from the body, finally bags used more often women. Subsequent developments, installed lots of accessories from handbags and jewelry. The advent of the Industrial Revolution and the railway in the 18th century influenced the bag model. Since then, a large bag made of leather for ease of carrying goods in transit. Only the people of the middle class who can afford to buy these bags. And, after the bags began to be considered a prestige in the 20th century, popping bags embodied the brand. In the 1950s began to emerge with the brand Chanel handbags and Hermes Kelly. Not long afterwards attended many brands such as Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, Vuitton, and so on.

Museum of Bags and Purses is one of three museums bags worldwide. The collection is quite complete. In addition, the museum also provides an opportunity for young designers to showcase their bags on a limited exhibition routine. In this museum, visitors will be satisfied to see a collection of handbags and understand history.