The legend of Nyi Roro Kidul, Queen of the south coast of Java island

The story of Nyi Roro Kidul is well known. Not only among the people of Yogyakarta and Surakarta, but on the whole island of Java. Both in Central Java, West Java and East Java. In the area of ​​Yogyakarta, the story of Nyi Roro Kidul is always connected with the story of the Kings of Mataram. While in East Java, especially in South Malang, exactly on the Beach Ngliyep, Nyi Roro Kidul was called with the title Queen of South. On the Beach Ngliyep Labuhan ceremony is also held offerings of the worshipers Nyi Roro Kidul is believed that the wealth that they get is the help Nyi Roro Kidul and his men.

That said, Nyi Roro Kidul is a beautiful queen like an angel, her beauty never faded throughout the ages. At the bottom of the South Sea, namely the ocean that used to be called the Indian Ocean - the southern island of Java, he was enthroned in a kingdom of spirits are very large and beautiful.

Who was Queen of South? Perhaps, according to who owns the story, at first was a woman, who berparas lovely, Kadita name. Because of her beauty, he is often called the Goddess Srengenge, which meant the Sun Jelita. Kadita is the daughter of King Munding Wangi. Although Kadita very beautiful face, still mourning the King has no heir that can be prepared. Only after the king marry Goddess Pearl was born a boy. However, so get more attention, Goddess Pearl began to ask the demands, among other things, ensuring he will replace his son's throne and the Goddess Kadita should be expelled from the palace. Released the first request, but to expel Kadita, King Munding Wangi not willing.

"It's outrageous," his saying. "I'm not willing to grant your petition which was infamous," he continued. Hearing this, Goddess Pearl even smile very sweet, so the anger of King, slowly disappeared. However, in the heart's second wife was smoldering resentment.

The next day, early in the morning, care of Pearl pengutus host summoned a sorcerer, the Jahil name. Commanded him, for the Goddess Kadita shipped witchcraft.

"Make her mangy and scabby," he ordered. "If successful, the great prize for you!" He continued. The Jahil menyanggupinya. In the evening, when Kadita was asleep, go into his room breeze. The wind was foul, carrion-like odor. When Kadita awoke, she screamed. Her whole body is full of scabies, purulent and highly smelled bad.

When King Munding Wangi hear this news in the morning, very sedihlah heart. In my heart to know that the illness suffered by Kadita not unusual, but witchcraft. King also had expected, so maybe Pearl who planned it. It's just that. How to prove it. In case of dizziness, the King must immediately decide.

Want to do with Kadita. At the urging of the governor, which was originally a very beautiful daughter that should be thrown away so as not to make disgrace.

So the Kadita alone, like a beggar who was expelled from the homes of the rich. His heart was shattered; berlinangan tears. But he still believes, that the Creator will not allow the creature creation persecuted each other. Mix hands will surely arrive. For that, like her grandmother had taught the deceased, that he should not hold grudges and hate those who hate it.

Day and night he walked, and been seven days and seven nights gone through time, until finally he reached the coast of the South Seas. Then stood looking at the extent of the ocean, it is like hearing a voice calling him to plunge into the sea. When he followed the call, so touched the water, his body recovered. Be it a beautiful woman like normal. Not only that, he soon mastered all the oceans and its contents and establish the kingdom of the majestic, strong, beautiful and dignified. He is now called the Queen of the South Seas.
The story of Nyi Roro Kidul is a lot of versions. There is a version of West Java, East Java and Yogyakarta.

Nyi Roro Kidul is said that it was none other than a genie who has great power. Until now there are still people looking for property with a shortcut that is by worshiping Nyi Roro Kidul. They can be abundant wealth but had to sacrifice family and will even die before their time, their souls will become slaves to the triumph of the South Sea Palace.

Prambanan,...the most beautiful temple in the world

Prambanan is a stunningly beautiful building built in the 10th century during the reign of two kings, and Rakai Rakai Pikatan Balitung. Rose as high as 47 meters (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire to show Hindu triumph in the land of Java. This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, in the middle of an area that now functions as beautiful park.

There is a legend that Javanese people always tell about this temple. Once, a man named Bandung Bondowoso loved Roro Jonggrang. Because of his love, Jonggrang asked Bondowoso make 1000 temples with statues in one night. The request was nearly fulfilled Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice and make a big fire that created an atmosphere like the morning. Bondowoso who only completed 999 statues cursed Jonggrang be a statue of the 1000 because he felt cheated.

Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. The three temples are a symbol of Trimurti in Hindu belief. All of them face east. Each main temple has accompanying temple facing to the west, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are 2 temples wedge, 4 color temples and 4 corner temples. In the second there are 224 temples.

Entering the Shiva temple located in the middle and the highest building, you will find a room 4. One main room contains a statue of Shiva, while the other 3 rooms each containing a statue of Durga (Shiva's wife), Agastya (Shiva's teacher), and Ganesha (Shiva's son). Durga is touted as the statue of Roro Jonggrang described in the legend above.

In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of Shiva temple, you will only see one room containing a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple is located south of Shiva temple, you will only find one room with a statue of Brahma.

Quite attractive accompanying temple is Garuda temple that is located near the Vishnu temple. This temple keeps a story of half-bird human being named Garuda. Garuda is a mystical bird in Hindu mythology, who was gold, white face, red wings, beak and wings like eagles. It is estimated, the figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu (means 'rises' or 'shining', usually associated with the god Re) in ancient Egyptian mythology or Phoenix in Old Greek mythology. Garuda succeeded in saving his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda is born handicapped brother) by stealing Tirta Amrita (holy water of the gods).

The ability to save that which was admired by many people until now and used for various purposes. Indonesia used it to sign the country. That said, the creator of the emblem of Garuda Pancasila find inspiration in this temple. Other countries also use it to sign the country is Thailand, with the same reason but the adaptation of different shape and appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is known or Krut Pha Krut.

Prambanan also has panels of relief describing the story of Ramayana. According to experts, the relief is similar to the Ramayana story is revealed through oral traditions. Another interesting relief is Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree is described middle flanking a lion. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the people of the 9th century had wisdom to manage its environment.

Just as the figure of Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various purposes. In Indonesia, Kalpataru became a symbol of Forum for Environment (WALHI). In fact, some scientists in Bali to develop the concept of Tri Hita Karana for environment conservation by seeing Kalpataru relief in this temple. The tree of life can also be found on the mountains that used to open the puppet arts. A proof that the relief panels in Prambanan has worldwide.

If careful, you can also see various birds relief, this time a real bird. Bird reliefs at Prambanan are so natural that biologists can identify their genus. One was relief of the Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) that invite questions. Why, the bird was actually found only in Masakambing Island, an island in the Java Sea. Then, whether the type that were once numerous in Yogyakarta? The answer please find out for yourself. Because, until now no one who can solve the mystery.

Red Bean Ice....see it at Manado

Food recipe makes a refreshing iced red bean, delicious, delicious, tasty, tasty and nutritious (soft drinks es):

A. Materials Required Red Bean Ice Between Other:

1. red bean direndang about 3 hours = 200 grams
2. pandan leaves in tatters = 2 pieces
3. rock sugar = 150 grams
4. ice cubes = taste
5. = one-fourth teaspoon salt
6. Water = 1000 milliliters

B. Ingredients for Red Bean Ice Santan:

1. Thick coconut milk = 150 ml
2. pandan leaves in tatters = 1 piece
3. cornstarch dissolved in a little ait = half teaspoon

C. Guide Cooking Ice Kacang Merah By Gradual Namely:

1. red beans, pandan leaves and rock sugar boiled in water until boiling.
2. Stove fire diminished until beans become ripe and soft and then removed.
3. Make coconut milk with red bean ice road boil pandan leaves with coconut milk until boiling.
4. Enter the solution cornstarch until thick.
5. To menghidangkannya, input bean into a glass container, cups, bowls, etc.. Enter the shaved ice and then pour coconut milk.

typical sweet and sour catfish Riau

catfish are attracted to fatty dishes berkuah. This time the feeling that we choose is a spicy sour. Pretty rich flavor that makes us extraordinary catfish.

MATERIALS:
1 kg of catfish, siangi, cut matching
10 pcs beans, siangi, cut matching
2 pcs carrots, siangi, cut matching
5 pcs star fruit wuluh
2 bay leaves
1 cm galangal, smashed
3 cm ginger, crushed
3 bay leaves orange
10 pcs full cayenne
1 tsp sugar
1 lt water
cooking oil

Seasoning mashed:
10 cloves shallots
5 cloves garlic
5 pcs red chili
5 btr pecans, toasted
2 cm turmeric, roasted
2 tsp salt

HOW TO MAKE:
# Fry until half cooked catfish. Set aside.
# Stir fry ground ingredients until fragrant, add bay leaves, galangal, ginger, lime leaves and chili sauce. Stir until wilted.
# Add water, sugar and star fruit wuluh. Let boil.
# Enter the chickpeas, carrots and catfish. Let it boil once again. Turn off the fire. Serve immediately.

TIPS & TRICKS:
# Catfish can be replaced with other fish, such as banding or catfish. Do not forget the first half-baked fries, yes, let the fish was not destroyed.

Tourism estuary Kuin floating market in Banjarmasin

Muara Kuin Floating Market is a traditional market which is above the Barito River at the mouth of the river Kuin, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. The merchants and buyers to use boats, boat name in Bahasa Banjar. This market
began after the dawn prayer until after 07:00 am. The sun rises reflect light between the transaction of vegetables and crops from the villages along the Barito river and its tributaries.
By witnessing a view, as if tourists were sightseeing. Jukung-laden boats with merchandise vegetables, fruits, all kinds of fish and other household needs is available in floating market. As the sun began to emerge the market gradually began to retreat, the merchants began to leave the floating market to bring the results obtained with satisfaction.

Floating market a unique atmosphere and distinctive are jostling between large and small boat buyers and sellers find each other are always milling about from place to place and always shaky play barito river waves. Floating market has no such organization in the market on the mainland, so it is not recorded how many traders and merchants bersarkan visitors or distribution of merchandise.

Boating women traders who sell their products themselves or their neighbors called the hamlet, while the second hand purchase from the hamlet for resale called panyambangan. Keistemewaan this market is still common among the traders barter transactions boating, which is in a language called Banjar bapanduk, something unique and rare.

Marlborough castle in Bengkulu

FORT Marlborough East India Company established under the leadership of Governor Joseph Callet. The fort is south facing and has an area of ​​44,100 square meters. Form XVIII century castle (1914) resembles a tortoise. Wide moat surrounded the main door and is connected by bridge to the gate inside. According to the local community, this castle has a door out underground.

Fort Marlborough is the biggest legacy of Indonesia's largest English. Marlborough Castle really is not just a military fortress, because it is built for the sake of trade; guarantee the smooth supply of pepper for the British trading companies, East India Company, and supervision of commercial shipping lane through the Sunda Strait. Fortress dual role: military defense headquarters as well as office and commercial center of British rule.

Bengkulu is the capital of the presidency (a collection of area residents) England on the west coast of Sumatra. Region was controlled from Fort Marlborough. Britain had also built forts and functions similar to a larger role in Madras, India, the Fort St. George. From this Madras, East India Company to develop the influence to the Asia Pacific region, including Bengkulu.

Fort Marlborough inhabited by civil servants and British soldiers. In a note the British Library, Oriental and India Office Collections in 1792 there were 90 civilian and military personnel live and work in Fort Marlborough. Officials or senior officers live in the castle with the family environment. This fortress-like dwelling in a small city with thick walls. Like life, the records concerning marriage, baptism, and death "resident" even this fortress can still be saved.

Marlborough Castle spatial design reflects the diversity of community activities. The complex of buildings is 44100.5 square meters, but the total buildings in the fort only about 20 percent. Part fort the rest function as open space. Castle Buildings Marlborough is very strong physically, among others, proved when an earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale devastated thousands of buildings and settlements Bengkulu earthquake of 2000 and to 7.9 on the Richter scale, the fort was no significant damage. In fact, the construction of the fort was not using reinforced concrete.

The basic design Fort Marlborough quadrangular. This design resembles a turtle, marked with four parts of the buildings angled like legs, and a group of buildings resembling the head of a turtle. The top of this building is connected to a circular courtyard cannon placements, as well as facilitate the mobility shift cannon. Another feature of this fortress are two layers of defense walls, so that when the front wall can be penetrated by the opponent, may soon withdraw troops and conduct the defense of the second wall.

The first phase of construction of the fort completed in 1718 with the main gate of the fort on the west side. Parts of the building resembles a turtle's head and then added in 1783. With this addition to the castle gate system layered defense. Robustness of the castle is reflected from the outer wall thickness of 8.65 meters and thickness as high as three meters. While the wall thickness of about 1.8 meters. Building materials such as rock, stone, and brick with an adhesive mixture of lime, sand, cement and red.

To enter the castle from the main gate, we must pass through two bridges that cross the dry gullies. Berkedalaman trench about 1.8 meters by 3.6 meters wide. Wooden bridges over the dry moat that originally was never to be appointed permanently to inhibit enemy movement. After the first gate, we're going down a short hallway with arched ceiling. Four large stone embedded on one side of these arches. The gravestones is a memorial of death a number of top brass castle, among others, Deputy Governor of England Richard Watts, died in 1705. Although the English-language memorial written in the old-fashioned letter, but most are still clearly readable.

Out of the entrance arches after this, we will down the road in the open space towards the second bridge. On the south side of the road was lined three tombs, one of which grave-Resident Thomas Parr was killed in December 1807. The existence of the cemetery showing the function of the fort to accommodate all the activities of residents from birth to death. Through the second bridge 3.25 meters altitude from the bottom of the ditch below him, arrived at the gate known as the great gate (main gate). Wooden doors on the second gate is still intact despite being nearly 300 years old. This leaves the door wearing lime wood species said to have originated from Kalimantan.

Three room we find on the left once through the great gate had functioned as the residence of the officers. These rooms in 1873 difngsikan as an armory. The first room resembles a 13.5-meter long tunnel with a width of about five meters. Inside there are three "kids room" measuring approximately 1.5 meters x 4.5 meters. This space seemed like a thick concrete closet. At the end of the hall there are doors leading to the basement down the fort buildings. Dark and humid in the spaces below give the impression penyusuran part of this castle smelled adventure. Space below mentioned function as a storage property.

On the other side of the entrance gate, we'll see a room with function is the main guard room or space that is not the castle guards on duty. On the inside, there are two military detention room. On one of the walls of the detention room was seen paintings and charcoal records in the ancient Dutch. Posts made by prisoners in the fortress estimated.

Along the south wing of Fort Marlborough there are rows of barracks room to sleep. Each room has one door facing the courtyard inside the castle. Though made of iron bars, doors are designed arches and pretty impressed. Curved design also looks at the ceiling. Office complex located in the north wing of the castle. Before the 1780s, the north side of this fort functioned into the family room and the senior civilian official residence single officer. While the warehouse and the governor's residence located on the west.

In his day, the castle is managed by a board consisting of the deputy governor as head of the occupied territories, the commander of the fort as a military leader, assisted by two officers. Other high officials is a kind of trade chief (senior merchant). In 1792, registered 18 trade attache office at Fort Marlborough. Some trade chief also serves as head of the territory or resident of the area along the western coast of Sumatra, among others, Manna, Lais, Christmas, Tapanuli, and Krui. In 1792 a clerk carrying nine people work and live in a castle. Technicians, health workers, the organist, until the carpenter had inhabited this castle.

In the middle of the fort, humble page in a grassy green with some shade trees. Pages in this large enough to function for a variety of military activity during that period, such as ceremonies and skill training. In this field also read the court's decision and the testimony of military execution. While the page shaded by trees with views of the high seas, a place to relax. The path connecting the main gate of the south with the north gate are in the middle of the page. North side of the gate is also connected by a wooden bridge outside the castle environment.

From the top wall of the fort or bastion, observed stretch of open sea. To raise the cannon in firing position on the bastion, built some of the incline of the order of bricks at the corners of this fort. In the bastion, we also can observe the channel showcase rooms such as chimneys. The mouth of the chimney was given the umbrella cone made of zinc so that air can circulate, but shielded from the outpouring of water. Exploring this castle would be complete without a down hallways underneath. Underground passageways are narrow and dark was the place where weapons storage. There is also an underground passageway connecting the fort with a way out without passing through the gates.

WEST LOMBOK Senggigi Beach

Senggigi Beach is a famous tourist spot in Lombok. Located on the west coast of Lombok Island. Senggigi Beach is not at Kuta Beach in Bali, but once we were here will feel like staying in Kuta Beach, Bali. Coastal beaches are still beautiful, although it is still littered with garbage foliage because rarely cleaned. Very beautiful underwater scenery, and tourists can do as much snorkeling as the waves are not too big. Coral reefs towering wave magnitude ketengah cause rupture in the middle. There are also hotels with prices ranging from expensive to economical hotel is worthwhile.

About half an hour by foot, the tourists can find Batu Bolong in this beach. This is a temple built on the reef which is located on the waterfront. According to local legend of yore often held sacrifice a virgin to fed to the sharks in this place. Another legend says early days, many women who deploy away from this place into the sea because of a broken heart. From this place also seen Mount Agung in Bali.

Not far from Batu Bolong contained the tomb of a scholar. This is a sacred place for the adherents of Wetu Telu.

Senggigi Beach, located on the north ward, is the most popular beaches and is famous for its beauty. The beach is located 12 kilometers northwest of Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Lombok, stretching nearly 10 km long with white sand that seemed to tempt you to sit on it and for a moment forget all your life routine, traffic density city , and breathe in fresh air to enjoy the scenery of sea water blue green shades and enjoy the beautiful sunset on the beach of Senggigi.

Getting There
There are several alternatives to achieve Senggigi Beach, namely:

* From Bali; Arrive in Sheet Harbour, you can go straight to Senggigi beach by bus 3 / 4 or chartered car with other passengers.

* From Jakarta and other big cities; Arrive at the airport, you can ride a taxi that will take to the hotel where you stay.

* From Ampenan, you can climb Bemo is available from 06.00 AM to 06.30 PM for about Rp. 1.500 majors Ampenan-Senggigi, or Senggigi-Ampenan

Where to Stay
In the vicinity of Senggigi Beach there are many lodging options that can be tailored to your needs. Starting from hotels, resorts, hotels jasmine to lodging. Some places to stay that can be used as an alternative is the Holiday Inn, the Oberoi, Sheraton Senggigi, Melati Dua Cottage, Pool Villa Club, Panorama Cottage, and others.

Dining Guide
Along the beach, lined up restaurants that provide various types of Lombok's cuisine and other dishes. During his stay in Lombok, do not forget to taste the Chicken Taliwang and Plecing Kangkung.
Tour
If you want around Senggigi beach, but do not want to get tired, you can climb Cidomo "NTB typical freight pulled by a horse. Or you can also walk around the beach with

Things to See or Do
Many of the activities you can do here, such as swimming, canoeing, diving, snorkeling or just sunbathing and enjoying the scenery.

Souvenir
Along the Senggigi beach, there are many souvenir shops that offer unique goods Lombok handicrafts such as paintings, handicrafts, woven cloth Lombok, pearl jewelry and others.

Tips
* Do not forget to bring sun block and extra clothes.
* Do not forget to bring a bathing suit.
* When you are swimming, please be careful because there are many coastal rocks.