Games dakon done by two people. In this game they used the board called dakon and 98 boards (14 x 7) fruit seeds called beans or fruit dakon dakon. Dakon boards made of wood and plastic, while the seeds are made of shells, seeds, rocks, marbles, or plastic. On board there are 16 holes dakon which consist of 14 small holes facing each other and 2 large holes on either side. Every 7 small hole in the side of the player and a big hole on the right side is considered as belonging to the player. Generally dakon game in ancient times performed in pendapa, porch, or under a shady tree by first holding mat. This game is commonly played by children and even young women.

Wedi Ombo, Rongkop and Sadeng are the easternmost beaches of Jogja around 80 km away. Wedi Ombo is a white sand beach that is pure and very beautiful. with a lot of rocks that extend out to sea. Sadeng is fishing port and also the observation station for the lndonesian Navy.

Rongkop is a rocky beach with a variety of sea birds. fishing and bird watching is possible. Public transport to Baton, Krakal and Kukup is available from Umbulharjo to Wonosari, and then continue your trip on another bus from Wonosari, to the beach. The fare is around Rp. 3,000 per person. Renting a taxi will cost Rp. 210.000 (one way) or Rp. 315.000 (return). However, if you intend to see the other beaches, especially Wedi Ombo, Rongkop and Sadeng, you will have to rent a car, as there is no public transportation available to those locations.

Not too far to the west, there is a 40 m high lighthouse. You are allowed to enter the lighthouse at noon for a charge of Rp. 1,000 per person. From the lighthouse you can view the shore that extends from Parangtritis to Pandansimo, and if you are in luck watch a spectacular sunset over the lndian Ocean.

This was interpreted as a mystical sign that will soon occur that will flood lava through the river, so for those who know will soon make security measures and rescue purposes. The organizing various safety procession is said to pray for salvation of wealth and abundance to God and giving alms to the spirits so as not to disturb the occupants citizens Merapi, peaceful and free from distress, so as to create a harmony between human and natural environment. If the negative human behavior then it will be a negative nature. The concept of balance which became wisdom residents around Mount Merapi is the implementation of the values that they believe that citizens will be angry when it deviates from the natural rule of right and balanced. Location of harmony not only in the offerings provided but behavior that is always trying to not deviate from balance of nature, which is always in harmony harmony and balance to maintain ecosystem integrity.

Angklung is a tool or instrument made of bamboo art special, which was discovered by Mr. Daeng Sutigna about 1938. When the initial use is still limited to the interests angklung local or traditional arts. However, due to the resulting sounds very sweet and also has local and international content such as sounds that have a tone du re mi fa so la si du and daminatilada, then angklung too fast growing, not only locally but also performed performed regionally, nationally and internationally. It is said that the show was held in front of angklung State Leaders at the Asia Africa Conference in Bandung, Merdeka Building in 1955.

Angklung Musical instruments can be combined with other musical instruments such as piano, organ, guitar, drums, and others. Aside from being a tool of art, angklung can also be used as souvenirs or fruits after hand decorated various other accessories. Players of this instrument could reach 50 people or more.

Historically, the area was once a lake Ngasem market that is often used second lane walking around to see the beauty of the palace from outside the fort. However, many times walking the lake was converted to settlements and in the middle of the village into a market that specialized in selling birds. The existence Ngasem market itself can also give important information on what is considered prestigious in the past. After the horse as a means of transportation and dagger as a weapon, the bird is in third place as a measure of social status.

]]> http://theincrediblejava.com/pasar-burung-ngasem-traditional-market-yogykarta/feed/ 0 http://theincrediblejava.com/wayang-kulit-traditional-java-puppet-show/ http://theincrediblejava.com/wayang-kulit-traditional-java-puppet-show/#comments Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:38:45 +0000 admin http://theincrediblejava.com/?p=1589 Wayang kulit, also called wayang purba, has existed in Java from before thr Hindu era (around 8^th Century). A wayang show is part of a series of traditional ceremonies. It shows the heroism of ancestors in Javanese mythology. The puppets are played behind a screen by a “dalang” (puppeteer). The wayang play is also called a shadow play and Wayang Kulit, shadow puppets. This is because a light is shone from behind, on to the screen so the Wayang kulit appear as shadows on the screen to people watching from the front. The dialogues is in Jawa Kromo (the highest grade of Javanese language), and Puppets are made of cow or buffalo leather. The oldest puppets were usually made without ornaments or refinements.

Epic of Mahabharata and Ramayana from India were performed as puppet stories during the Hindu Era. In this era, the puppets were painted with a lot of refining ornaments.

With such a rich tradition of bathing rituals and a heritage of physical maintenance, it is no wonder that Javaneses also develop spa practices combining the elements of Javanese nature, culture,tradition and hospitality. Many Javanese spas today combine the practices of Javanese traditional herbal remedies, massages, and water-based treatments. Traditional herbs are used for many purposes in the massage and particularly in spas that provide services in the beauty care area. The soothing tropical fruits, ointments and other herbs provide traditional body rejuvenating ingredients and beauty treatments. In addition, tradisional massages served with typical Javanese hospitality provide a relaxing experience to the clients while energizing their body and soul. There is a great number of traditional Javanese massage techniques designed to relieve the stresses of a body undergoing the rigors of a modern life.

Some spas also provide treatments for certain occasions such as pre-wedding spas, spa for intimate body parts and many other forms of spa focusing on the cleansing,purifying, and most importantly relaxing the human body.

People who live around the Borobudur Temple now have different condition compared with the past time. However, changes of time causes the different way of life, culture, and also how they appreciate and utilize landscape around them. Borobudur area in the past time was an agriculture land.

Commemorating Buddha Gautama’s birth, death and accession, Buddhists hold their greatest ceremony at Borobudur and Mendut temples. The ceremony is held during the full moon Purnama Sidhi in the May. Buddhists from all over Indonesia and even from other countries participate in the ceremony.

The religious procession starts from Mendut temple and continues to Borobudur, preceded by holy fire and a Buddha statue in a miniature stupa, these are then followed Bikhus and members of Buddhist community who carry burning candles and bundles of flowers. When the moon is at its fullest the principal holy ceremony starts with a commemoration.

Balinese Nyepi

A purifying ceremony called Tawur Agung is performed to commemorate the last day of the year in the Balinese calendar (Nyepi) is held by the Hindus of central Java in Prambanan temple. The ceremony is then followed by “Melasti” at Parangkusumo beach in Bantul and Ngobaran beach in Gunungkidul.