Monday, December 28, 2009

West Sulawesi

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Formerly named Provincial Mandar.

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West Sulawesi is a division of the province of South Sulawesi province. Province which was established on October 5, 2004 is based on Law No. 26 of 2004. Capital is Mamuju. The total area of approximately 16,796.19 km ². and consists of Tribal Mandar (49.15%), Toraja (13.95%), Bugis (10.79%), Java (5.38%), Makassar (1.59%) and others (19.15% .) Provincial Data

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Mamuju

Geographically located in the northern region bordering the province of South Sulawesi and Central Sulawesi province, on the south bordering the Flores Sea. Number of population of 1,070,475 inhabitants spread over 5 districts.

This province was formed on the basis of the spirit "in Allamungan Stone Luyo" Mandar binding in the union "Pitu Pitu Ba'bana Binanga and Ulunna Salu" in a conference that gave birth to "Sipamandar" (mutually reinforcing) to cooperate in building the Mandar.

From this spirit that around the year 1960 by Manda community leaders in Makassar as follows: H. A. Depu, Abd. Rahman Tamma, Captain Amir, H. A. Malik, Baharuddin Lopa, SH. and Abd. Rauf sparked the idea to establish or Mandar province now known as West Sulawesi.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Maluku

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Maluku islands known as the producer of sago.

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Beaches of the Moluccas.

This province is located at 5 ° N - 8 ° 20 'S and 124 ° - 135 ° East. In the north bordering the North Maluku province. On the south by the State Tilor Leste and Australia. To the west is bordered by Province Southeast Sulawesi and Central Sulawesi. In the east the province of Irian Jaya.

Maluku archipelago made up of known as the Moluccas. Consists of 7 districts and 1 city. Two days after the Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, the Moluccas declared as a province of the Republic of Indonesia. However, the formation and position of Maluku province when it was forced to do in Jakarta, because immediately after the Japanese surrender, the Netherlands (NICA) directly into the Moluccas and revive colonial system of government in the Moluccas.

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Seram Island, Maluku.

The language used in the province of Maluku is used is Language Melayu Ambon, which is one of dialect of Malays. Before the Portuguese visit Ternate (Year 1512), Malays have no language in Maluku and used as the language of trade. The Indonesian language standard, as in other areas of the Republic of Indonesia, is used in formal situations, or in other words in a formal context, such as in schools and in government offices.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Nusa Tenggara Timur (East Nusa Tenggara)

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Known as the Komodo Island.

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Komodo Beach

This province consists of approximately 550 islands, three main islands in NTT are Flores, Sumba and West Timor.

West Nusa Tenggara Province is part of the Nusa Tenggara Islands. The north is bordered by Flores Sea, east by Arafuru Sea, southern Indian Ocean and west by Sape Strait.

The population in this province is 4,448,873 inhabitants in which the male population of 2,213,608 inhabitants and a population of 2,235,265 inhabitants of women (2007) (BPS NTT).

Most of the population are Christians with the percentage of ± 89% (majority Catholic), ± 9% Muslim, 0.2% ± Hindus or Buddhists, and ± 3% for others. East Nusa Tenggara became a refuge for the Christians in Indonesia who distanced themselves from the religious conflicts in Maluku and Irian Jaya.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa Tenggara)

Mataram, the largest city on the island of Lombok and the capital of West Nusa Tenggara province.
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Mount Rinjani

The two largest islands in this province is located in Lombok and Sumbawa West located in the east. This provincial capital is the city of Mataram in Lombok Island.

Most of the population of the tribe of Lombok Sasak, while the tribe Bima and Sumbawa are the largest ethnic group in the island of Sumbawa. The majority of West Nusa Tenggara Muslim (96%).

The capital of Mataram
Governor M. Zainul Majdi
Size 19,708.79 km ²
Population 4,015,102

District 7
Municipality / City 2
Sub 94
Sub-District 762
Tribe Tribe Sasak, Sumbawa Tribe, Tribal Mbojo
Religion Islam (96%), Hindu (3%), Buddhists (1%)
Indonesian, Sasak
PST time zone
Songs Orlen-orlen

Thursday, December 17, 2009

North Maluku

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Known as the pearl producer in Indonesia.

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Tidore, North Maluku. Photo: Achmad Rabin Taim / wikipedia.org

Provincial commonly abbreviated as Malut consists of several islands in the Maluku Islands consists of 395 small and large islands. The island is inhabited by as many as 64 pieces, which as many as 331 uninhabited islands.


This area was originally the former four regions largest Islamic empire in the eastern archipelago, known as the Sultanate of Kieraha Moloku (Sultanate of Four Mountains in Maluku).

Regional languages in various North Maluku Islands, at least 29 local languages, and for the island territory - the western part of Halmahera island is not included in the Melayu language family.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Gorontalo

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Gorontalo is a province to 32 in Indonesia.

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Gorontalo traditional house.
Photo: gorontalo.perbendaharaan.go.id

Initially, the Gorontalo regency in North Sulawesi. Along with the emergence of areas relating to expansion of regional autonomy, the province is then established based on Law Number 38 Year 2000 dated December 22, 2000.

This provincial capital is the city of Gorontalo. The total area of 12,215.44 km2 with a population of 2008 according to survey as many as 972 thousand people.

Area demographics of this province is bordered by the Celebes Sea to the north, North Sulawesi province in the east, Central Sulawesi Province in the west and the Gulf of Tomini in the south.

Actually there are many regional languages in Gorontalo. However, only three languages, namely: Gorontalo language, the language and the language Atinggola Suwawa.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Bengkulu

Known as the city flower Rafflesia arnoldi

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Rafflesia arnoldi. Photo: skyscrapercity.com


Bengkulu geographically located between 2 º 16 '- 3 º 31' south latitude and 101 º 1 '- 103 º 41' East Longitude. Northern border of West Sumatra province, bordering the southern Indian Ocean and the province of Lampung, west of the Indian Ocean, and east of the province of Jambi and South Sumatra.

Bengkulu name taken from the story of the war against the people of Aceh who want to apply for Princess Gading Cempaka, the son of Queen Court, King River Serut. Since the proposal was rejected, there was a war. Children in, Gading Cempaka siblings who succeeded as King of Great Queen River Serut shouted, "ka Upper Pond - Upper Pond ka" which means they are blocking and do not let them set foot into our land. Beginning from the birth name that Bangkahulu or Bengkulu.

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Holy River shore. Photo: wisatabengkulu

The English are mentioned Bencoolen. Bengkulu has 3 large tribe, the tribe Rejang, Serawai, and Malays. Originally Bengkulu is one of the prefectures of South Sumatra province. And eventually became a province after ratified by Law No. 9 / 1967 on Establishment of Bengkulu province on September 12, 1967 and Regulation No. 20/1968 dated July 5, 1968. Bengkulu consists of 9 districts and 1 city district, Bengkulu City.

Monday, December 14, 2009

South Sumatra

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South Sumatra Province with the capital of Palembang is known as the City Pempek



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Ampera Bridge.

South Sumatra Province is known as Srivijaya Earth centuries ago. In the 7th century until the 12th century AD this area was the center of Srivijaya kingdom.

In the early 15th century Palembang Sultanate stood. The Empire is in power until the coming of Western colonialism, followed by Japan. While still prevail, the kingdom of Srivijaya was also made as the City of Palembang Kingdom.

Administratively, South Sumatra Province consists of 10 (ten) the district and 4 (four) City Government, along with the device Regional Representatives Council. County and City Government in charge of the Government District and Village.

The capital of Palembang
Governor Alex Noerdin
Size 113,339 km ²
Population 6,275,945
District 11
Municipality / City 4
Sub 147
Kelurahan / Desa 2693
Tribe Palembang, Histories, Pasemah, Ranau, SEMENDO
Religion Islam (96%), Christians (1.7%), Buddhists (1.8%), Others (0.5%)
Language Indonesian
Time zone WIB

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Jambi

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Jambi's name is taken from the term "DJAMBE" (name for a kind of nut trees in Javanese). The term was later changed to "DJAMBI".



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Barelang Temple.

Jambi's name is taken from the term "DJAMBE" (name for a kind of nut trees in Javanese). The term was later changed to "DJAMBI".

And because the Indonesian spelling is enhanced, the name changed to JAMBI Djambe. Later the name was officially adopted as the name of a place, such as the Residency Jambi, Jambi province and city of Jambi.

Jambi province officially became a province in 1958, based on Law No. 61 of 1958 dated 25 June 1958.

Capital City: Jambi

Location: 0 º 45 '- 2o 45' South latitude between 101 o 10 '- 104O 44' East Longitude.
Size: 53,435.72
Total Population: 446,872 inhabitants (2005)

Borders: East Coast of Sumatra Island facing the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, on the traffic flow and the Regional International.

Regional Languages: Indonesian, Malays, Javanese

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Riau

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Riau
Province consists of land and water areas. Existence stretches from the slopes of the BukitBarisan through the Strait of Malacca.



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Houses Lancang


Riau is a province of Indonesia. The province is located on the island of Sumatra. Riau Province in the north bordering the Malacca Strait and North Sumatra provinces; to the south with the provinces of Jambi and West Sumatra provinces; in the east bordering the province of Riau Islands and the Strait of Malacca, and in the west bordering the province of West Sumatra and North Sumatra Province . Size Riau Province 8,915,015.09 square km and a population of 5,070,952 inhabitants.

Riau also has a sea area as far as 12 miles from the coastline. Riau is rich in natural resources, both wealth contained in the bowels of the earth, in the form of oil and natural gas, gold, etc.. and the wealth of forest and plantations, not to mention the wealth of rivers and oceans.

This province has 15 rivers, including the following 4 major rivers that have significance as a means of transportation, such as the Siak River (300 Km), Rokan River (400 Km), Kampar River (400 Km), and Indragiri River (500 Km). The river is split 4 mountainous highlands of Bukit Barisan. Those rivers flowing into the Strait of Malacca and the South China Sea.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Bangka Belitung Islands

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The capital is Pangkal Pinang.


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Cape Coast High. Photo: deedeechaniago / Personal

Bangka Belitung Islands Province is also known as the province of a thousand coastal reefs. Area adjacent to the area of Bangka Belitung province in the north of the Natuna Sea, the eastern part of Karimata Strait, Java Sea south again, and the western part of Bangka Strait.

This province consists of seven districts, namely Kab. Bangka, Kab. Belitung, Kab. Bangka Barat, Kab. Central Bangka, Kab. Bangka Selatan, Kab. East Belitung, and the City Pangkalpinang. Two large islands of Bangka and Belitung became a province of the Law No. 27 Year 2000 on 21 November 2000.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Riau Islands

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Riau Islands province is a result of expansion of the new province of Riau province.

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Riau Islands Province was formed on the basis of Law No. 25 of 2002 is the 32 Provinces in Indonesia that covers Tanjungpinang City, City of Batam, Bintan Regency, Karimun Regency, Natuna Regency, and Regency Linga.

Located on the island of Sumatra. The north is bordered by the Riau Islands and the Strait of Malacca, south of the province of Jambi and the Strait of idolatry, on the east by South China Sea (Riau Islands province), west side is bordered by the Province of West Sumatra and North Sumatra Province.

Population 4,563,406 inhabitants (2005 statistics Indonesia)

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Riau is rich in natural resources, both wealth contained in the bowels of the earth, in the form of oil and natural gas, gold, etc.. including the wealth of forest, plantations, rivers and sea. With regional autonomy, wealth is gradually began to be distributed in full to the area (not completely given to the center) again.

Law No legal basis. 25 of 2002
Tanjungpinang capitals
Governor Ismeth Abdullah
Size 251,000 km ² (96% water, 4% of land & 2408 island)
District 4
Municipality / City 2
Sub 52
Kelurahan / Village 299

The Malays, Bugis, Javanese, Sundanese, Tionghoa, Minang, Batak, Acehnese,
Flores, Banjar
Religion Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism
Language: Melayu, Riau, Indonesian
Time zone WIB (Waktu Indonesia Barat-western Indonesia time)

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Pine

Pinus merkusi

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Pine or pine is the name for a group of plants which are all incorporated in the Pinus genus.

In Indonesia, the mention of pines or pines are usually aimed at Sumatra pines (Pinus merkusii Jungh. Et DeVries).

The tree reaches 60 meters with trunk upright, rounded, and straight.

Monday, December 7, 2009

One-horned Rhino

Javan rhino mascot Ujung Kulon

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Ujung Kulon National Park famous for its mascot in the form of one-horned rhino. Although included in the Javan species, but its spread not only in Java. This type of rhinoceros are also found in Asian countries other. However, the number of species is becoming more and more reduced due to hunting for culanya.

Physically, the Javan body length of about 3.1 to 3.2 m 1,4-1,7 m tall and weighing 900-2300 kg. Javan body surface but not along the hairy feathers Sumatra rhino. This type of rhinoceros horn, including the smallest among other rhino family. The length ranges from only 20-27 cm and rarely used for fighting. Horn has been mostly used to remove mud puddle, interesting plants to eat, etc..

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam

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Aceh or officially, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is a Special Area, located on the island of Sumatra. Aceh is located in the northwest of Sumatra, and 12:26% includes the island of Sumatra. Aceh has 119 islands, 73 major rivers and lakes 2 fruit. Aceh is surrounded Strait of Malacca to the north, North Sumatra Province in the east and Ocean Hindi in south and west. Aceh capital of Banda Aceh which was formerly known as the 'Kutaradja'.


Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Special Region is a provincial level, located on the island of Sumatra and is the westernmost province of Indonesia. This area borders the Bay of Bengal in the north, the Indian Ocean to the west, the Strait of Malacca in the east, and North Sumatra to the southeast and south. NAD is the capital of Banda Aceh. The harbor is Malahayati-Krueng Raya, Sabang, Lhokseumawe and Langsa. Aceh is the region worst hit by the earthquake and Tsunami December 26, 2004. Some places on the coast completely destroyed. The hardest was Banda Aceh, Aceh Besar, Aceh Jaya, Aceh Barat, Singkil and Simeulue. Aceh has a wealth of natural resources such as oil and natural gas. Natural resources were located in North Aceh and East Aceh. Aceh is also known for its forest resources, which is located along the Bukit Barisan range, from Kutacane, Aceh Tenggara, until Seulawah, Aceh Besar. A national park, the Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) also found in Southeast Aceh.

Acehnese language consists of several dialects, the dialect of Tourism, Banda, Bueng, Power, Pase, Pidie, Tunong, Seunagan, Matang, and Meulaboh, but most importantly there; ah Banda dialects. This Dialaek used in Banda Aceh. In grammar, Bahasa Aceh did not know suffixes to form new words, while the phonetic system, the 'eu' most used sign pepet (sound e)

Thursday, December 3, 2009

History of Puppet

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Wayang(Puppet) is the Indonesian traditional art developed in Java and Bali. Actually, the puppet show was almost the same as a puppet play in other countries. The difference is, the audience saw puppet movements through the shadows behind the screen. Hence, it calls the puppet show, which means the image (wewayangan).

And that is important, puppet show was recognized by UNESCO on November 7, 2003, as a work of amazing cultural stories in narrative and beautiful heritage and valuable (Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity).

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Puppet Origin

Puppet has been known since prehistoric times of about 1500 years before Christ. Society Archipelago has known since the time of the puppet King Airlangga (926-1012M) in East Java.

Puppet Types

Art puppet in the archipelago, is divided into several categories, namely:
* Wayang Kulit
* Puppet Wood
* Wayang Beber
* Wayang Orang
* Puppet Suket
* Puppet Gung
* Puppet Timpolong
* Puppet Arya
* Puppet Potehi
* Puppet Gambuh
* Puppet Parwa
* Puppet measures of

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If you want to know more about the types of these puppets, just wait, yes, special coverage of the puppet Nesi. Just wait, yes!

Oh ya, you also need to know ya! Is Sunan Kali Jaga (the guardians of the figure 9 Wali Songo) and Raden Patah (King of Demak) is very instrumental in developing this puppet arts.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

The characters at the beginning of the story world Acts puppet

The characters at the beginning of the story world Acts puppet. Which tells the story more in the life of the nation god.
Most of the figures in this era will still appear in the age-period following World Puppet.


Nation Gods
In the Indian version, the Lord told as the embodiment of the god who manifest the nature marcapada to maintain. In accordance with the teachings of his faith who hold Polytheis. When the story was brought to the ground puppets of Java and experience cultural acculturation, in the Hindu kingdoms in Java, especially when the glory of Kediri and Majapahit, the position of the god is not much changed from the version of India.
Puppet, which then was known as one medium of communication and information of a community, the more experience acculturation when then developed the teachings of Islam in Java. Where the process itself is also spreading the culture using puppets as an effort to do propaganda without coercion. From this point, then the position of the god selarah be composed so that the concept of unity in Islam. Hence the piece-piece in the kingdom of Demak, the Wali Songo, until then-piece composed by the writers who made the kingdom of Mataram in both Yogyakarta and Surakarta.
This composition shift the terms of the god, not as a manifestation of god, but no more as one of the beings of the Creator's creation (which one). Where the Gods as a creature of the Creator, created chance have the advantages and privileges compared to other nations, the human race, a giant nation, the apes, the jinn, the nation gandarwa, etc.. Still, the advantages and privileges are still in the framework of the context that this nation as one of the Creator's creatures. This is shown by the creation of puppet plays of Java, which shows the errors, limitations and oversight the Gods. As proof that the rulers of the gods is not true. They 'only' the excess was given the responsibility to protect nature. Keeping the Sun, Wind, Moon, Fire, Soil, Kindness, etc..
Punakawan
Punakawan meant accompanying my friend. Clown-servants in the story only when it has experienced Puppet composition in Java. Punakawan consists of four, namely the father, Semar. And adopted children, Gareng, Petruk and Bagong. Punakawan life story so long, since the time of Purwacarita up with the times after the triumph of Parikshit. It is unclear when and how the occurrence of their death.
Punakawan, have the special status of where they actually are people who have the high and broad insights about life, until then make their resolve to throw away what is the world, rank, wealth. They chose to live as a servant, and special, they serve great kings since the days of Harjunasasra to Parikshit.
They are the ones always remind their kings when a mistake or make mistakes.

Punakawan Sabrang
The position is as Sabrang Punakawan Punakawan. It's just that they actually serve the antagonist characters puppet world. They consist of Togog, and companion, Bilung.
Nation Jinn
Group of people who are confirmed created by the Creator, to be a creature invisible in the World Puppet.
Jinn nation also born very clever, but to be good they must be willing to learn. Contrary to the human beings are born as well, and to be smart to learn. Although later in the learning process, just human beings can be no good.
Jinn nation spread across the world of puppets, there is a wild life, there is a group formed country.
Period of national life genie to make them split into three major groups, That is the genie himself, known as an invisible group of innocent in his ability, and preys on people like Man.
Then the nation Gandarwa, the national group that Jinn has great posture. Banaspati nations and groups, that is invisible with magic power above the average. The group was able to show himself to any form of national varieties of man, so obvious to see. Banaspati nation could also transform themselves into objects which then are considered to have the power to the people of Man.
Life of this nation full of mystery.