Medan was one the site of a battle field between the Aceh people and the neighbouring Deli Kingdom. Medan is the capital of North Sumatra Province, a trading center an important harbour. Once Medan was past of the Deli Sultanate. What is historically most interesting is the Msjid Besar (Grand Mosque) and the palace of the sultan of Deli which has been restored to revive it’s past grandeur.
Medan’s harbour town is called Belawan, which is the sea lnk to Penang Malaysia. Medan Indonesia’s Western international gateway maintains regular flight to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang Amsterdam and Vienna. Additionally, there are several air connections between Medan and Jakarta, and other destination in Sumatra.
Friday, May 29, 2009
KERIS Traditional Indonesia’s Weapon
Keris is one of Indonesian’s traditional weapon, especiallyJavanese. Since 40th Century, Indonesia people has been using this weapon for any kind of purpose. In ancient times, they used it during war time to defend themselves, or as symbolic icon for a kingdom or an empire. In modern times, it has now become prestigious collections and heritage from their ancestors, and some believes that Keris has “a mystic power” of it’s own thus, is believe to be able to bring luck or protections to it’s bearer.
Every Keris is custom made. Created by it’s creator, the “Empu”, keris is made based on specific order and is talking the bearer characters into consideration during the making. Therefore, it has it’s own name, it’s own style and is made made based on specific purposes. Each of this weapon has it’s own rishfulness and characteristic. Not only of their appearance, but every keris is made with full integrity and is contain a lot of faith put by their creator.
That is why this weapon is very special and most of the time, you can feel it’s mystical aura, the first time you saw it.
Keris Luk 13
Dapur : Naga Sastra
Pamor : Wos Wutah
Tanguh : Mataram Senopaten
Wrangka : Branggah Jogjakarta
Naga Sastra is one of the name (Dapur) of Keris with Luk 13. it’s “Gendik”(handle) styles is in the shape of dragon’s head. It’s body straight away to the table of “pucuk bilah”. Although it is hardly to find, the most legendary one of the “Dapur” Keris of this kind is “Keris Naga Sastra Tangguh Tua”. Mostly, Keris “Dapur Naga Sastra” adorned with gold “Kinatah”, so the the style reflects the Glorius and Powerfull.
This Keris has it’s own style with slender blade that resembling mostly of Keris Mataram Senopaten Style. It is similar to Majapahit KEris, but the iron and the “pamor” arrangement is different. The style of the “Wadidhang” shows that it is a Mataram Senopaton’s Style.
This stylecame from the end of Majapahit Empire or beginning era of Mataram Senopaten’s Empire (end of 15 century or beginning of it century) this Keris used to have “Kinantah Kamoragan” (with gold slide) but along with the passing time it has been slide off. But as one assembly, this keris Dapur Naga Sastra is indicated as a snake and also known as Keris Dapur Sisik Sewu.
In Javanese Culture, Dragon is a reflection of protector. That is whywe could find many of these image at Hindu temple’s entrance or in other ornamented that was built in ancient tie. Beside believed as protector, image of a Dragon also reflects Power that is why Keris with Dapur Naga Sastra is perceived to be the most powerfull and most valuable than other Keris.
Keris Luk 7
Dapur : Carubuk
Pamor : Tumpal Keli
Tangguh : Blambangan
Wrangka : Branggah Jogja Kayu Cendana
Pondok : Slorok Jogja Perak
In Javanese terminology, 7 is called “Pitu” or “Pitulangan” which means Help or Rescue.
In the Golden age of Majapahit Empire (estimed in 15th century), Malaka’s Canal is known as a trade center.
During that era, a lot of people around the world used this canal as a trading passage. However, as a business center in this area, they were also facing problems from pirates which threatened this busy line.
To fight the pirates and to provide security for the surrounding area, Majapahit’s Emperor dedicater “Keris Carubuk Tumpal Keli Blambangan” as a symbol to fight against pirates, with expectation that Sultan Malaka would have them to secure the Malaka’s Canal from this pirates, honoring the Maja pahit’s effort to provide security.
Finally, Sultan Malaka provided rescue team to secure Malaka’s Canal area from the pirates. After that, The Malaka’s Canal is back to normal.
Every Keris is custom made. Created by it’s creator, the “Empu”, keris is made based on specific order and is talking the bearer characters into consideration during the making. Therefore, it has it’s own name, it’s own style and is made made based on specific purposes. Each of this weapon has it’s own rishfulness and characteristic. Not only of their appearance, but every keris is made with full integrity and is contain a lot of faith put by their creator.
That is why this weapon is very special and most of the time, you can feel it’s mystical aura, the first time you saw it.
Keris Luk 13
Dapur : Naga Sastra
Pamor : Wos Wutah
Tanguh : Mataram Senopaten
Wrangka : Branggah Jogjakarta
Naga Sastra is one of the name (Dapur) of Keris with Luk 13. it’s “Gendik”(handle) styles is in the shape of dragon’s head. It’s body straight away to the table of “pucuk bilah”. Although it is hardly to find, the most legendary one of the “Dapur” Keris of this kind is “Keris Naga Sastra Tangguh Tua”. Mostly, Keris “Dapur Naga Sastra” adorned with gold “Kinatah”, so the the style reflects the Glorius and Powerfull.
This Keris has it’s own style with slender blade that resembling mostly of Keris Mataram Senopaten Style. It is similar to Majapahit KEris, but the iron and the “pamor” arrangement is different. The style of the “Wadidhang” shows that it is a Mataram Senopaton’s Style.
This stylecame from the end of Majapahit Empire or beginning era of Mataram Senopaten’s Empire (end of 15 century or beginning of it century) this Keris used to have “Kinantah Kamoragan” (with gold slide) but along with the passing time it has been slide off. But as one assembly, this keris Dapur Naga Sastra is indicated as a snake and also known as Keris Dapur Sisik Sewu.
In Javanese Culture, Dragon is a reflection of protector. That is whywe could find many of these image at Hindu temple’s entrance or in other ornamented that was built in ancient tie. Beside believed as protector, image of a Dragon also reflects Power that is why Keris with Dapur Naga Sastra is perceived to be the most powerfull and most valuable than other Keris.
Keris Luk 7
Dapur : Carubuk
Pamor : Tumpal Keli
Tangguh : Blambangan
Wrangka : Branggah Jogja Kayu Cendana
Pondok : Slorok Jogja Perak
In Javanese terminology, 7 is called “Pitu” or “Pitulangan” which means Help or Rescue.
In the Golden age of Majapahit Empire (estimed in 15th century), Malaka’s Canal is known as a trade center.
During that era, a lot of people around the world used this canal as a trading passage. However, as a business center in this area, they were also facing problems from pirates which threatened this busy line.
To fight the pirates and to provide security for the surrounding area, Majapahit’s Emperor dedicater “Keris Carubuk Tumpal Keli Blambangan” as a symbol to fight against pirates, with expectation that Sultan Malaka would have them to secure the Malaka’s Canal from this pirates, honoring the Maja pahit’s effort to provide security.
Finally, Sultan Malaka provided rescue team to secure Malaka’s Canal area from the pirates. After that, The Malaka’s Canal is back to normal.
JAKARTA The City Administration
Jakarta whose population has grown approaching to 10 million people is one of the cities in Asia, which is much often talked about with the sertain reason’s. Jakarta has extraordinarily developed and would be at the forefront in Asia over the next few decades. Jakarta is unique with is status as the capital city of Indonesia and the center of the City Administration. Jakarta is also a center a center of social, cultural, and health activities. Jakarta is the prominent gateway of Indonesia. As of it’s geographical condition, land, air and sea transportation are also available.
Based on this territory and number of population, Jakarta stands a province equal to the order provinces in Indonesia. As a province Jakarta is led by governor who is held to take direct responsibility to the president of the Republic of Indonesia through the minister of home affairs.
In Jakarta, there are 43 sub-districts and 256 village. In addition, there are also social organizations as of neighborhood units ; Rukun Tetangga (RT) and Rukun Warga (RW), wich are under jurisdiction of a sub-districs as the capital city of Indonesia.
Jakarta is the biggest and the most crowded city in Indonesia, with the population of 9 million people consisting of various ethnic groups from all over Indonesia. The divercity influenced by the foreign nation produces the divercity of art and culture. Because Jakarta has become the hub of ethnic groups, customs, languages, arts and cultures exist in both Indonesia and International, such as China, Arab, Turkey, England and Netherlands for a long time, no wonder the assimilation among them occurs. They married each other and in the long run it generates the combination then produce the new customs and manners and cultures. Therefore,a prototype Betawi ethnic appeared in the 19th Century. It is reflected in the Betawi Art. It has the Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese influences
Based on this territory and number of population, Jakarta stands a province equal to the order provinces in Indonesia. As a province Jakarta is led by governor who is held to take direct responsibility to the president of the Republic of Indonesia through the minister of home affairs.
In Jakarta, there are 43 sub-districts and 256 village. In addition, there are also social organizations as of neighborhood units ; Rukun Tetangga (RT) and Rukun Warga (RW), wich are under jurisdiction of a sub-districs as the capital city of Indonesia.
Jakarta is the biggest and the most crowded city in Indonesia, with the population of 9 million people consisting of various ethnic groups from all over Indonesia. The divercity influenced by the foreign nation produces the divercity of art and culture. Because Jakarta has become the hub of ethnic groups, customs, languages, arts and cultures exist in both Indonesia and International, such as China, Arab, Turkey, England and Netherlands for a long time, no wonder the assimilation among them occurs. They married each other and in the long run it generates the combination then produce the new customs and manners and cultures. Therefore,a prototype Betawi ethnic appeared in the 19th Century. It is reflected in the Betawi Art. It has the Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese influences
JAKARTA A City With Thousand of Opportunities
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, an archipelago country consisting of about 13.000 islands and 200 millions people. Indonesia has a unique divercity of tributes, languages, cultures, customs and religions. The divercity was mirrored in the capital city of Jakarta.
Jakarta whose population has grown approaching to 10 million people is one of the cities in Asia, which is much often talked about with the sertain reason’s. Jakarta has extraordinarily developed and would be at the forefront in Asia over the next few decades. Jakarta is unique with is status as the capital city of Indonesia and the center of the City Administration. Jakarta is also a center a center of social, cultural, and health activities. Jakarta is the prominent gateway of Indonesia. As of it’s geographical condition, land, air and sea transportation are also available.
Based on this territory and number of population, Jakarta stands a province equal to the order provinces in Indonesia. As a province Jakarta is led by governor who is held to take direct responsibility to the president of the Republic of Indonesia through the minister of home affairs
Jakarta whose population has grown approaching to 10 million people is one of the cities in Asia, which is much often talked about with the sertain reason’s. Jakarta has extraordinarily developed and would be at the forefront in Asia over the next few decades. Jakarta is unique with is status as the capital city of Indonesia and the center of the City Administration. Jakarta is also a center a center of social, cultural, and health activities. Jakarta is the prominent gateway of Indonesia. As of it’s geographical condition, land, air and sea transportation are also available.
Based on this territory and number of population, Jakarta stands a province equal to the order provinces in Indonesia. As a province Jakarta is led by governor who is held to take direct responsibility to the president of the Republic of Indonesia through the minister of home affairs
History of JAKARTA
The history of Jakarta dates back from around 500 years ago in a small part of thedownstream of Ciliwung River. During century later the city port grew into a bustlinginternational trade center.
The story of Jakarta at the earlier phase emanates from the divers ancient inscription found in the nearby port.untold stories of Jakarta up until the earlier arrived of Europian colonials were very scarce.
Europian writers reported that at early 16 century Kelapa was the port’s name of hindu’s Kingdom called Sunda with Pajajaran as its capital city. It was located around 40 kilometers near the city of Boogor nowdays.
Portugal was the biggest group of Europians coming to Kelapa port. The city was then under assault by mob led by a young man named Fatahilah changed the name of Sunda Kelapa. Afterwards on June 22, 1527 Fatahilah changed the named of Sunda Kelapa into Jayakarta. Hence, the dates iscommemorated as the date of birth of the City Jakarta. The Dutch come by end of the centuries and took control of Jayakarta.
The story of Jakarta at the earlier phase emanates from the divers ancient inscription found in the nearby port.untold stories of Jakarta up until the earlier arrived of Europian colonials were very scarce.
Europian writers reported that at early 16 century Kelapa was the port’s name of hindu’s Kingdom called Sunda with Pajajaran as its capital city. It was located around 40 kilometers near the city of Boogor nowdays.
Portugal was the biggest group of Europians coming to Kelapa port. The city was then under assault by mob led by a young man named Fatahilah changed the name of Sunda Kelapa. Afterwards on June 22, 1527 Fatahilah changed the named of Sunda Kelapa into Jayakarta. Hence, the dates iscommemorated as the date of birth of the City Jakarta. The Dutch come by end of the centuries and took control of Jayakarta.
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