Archive for August, 2008
What the People Do for Living?
#1 Stone and sand miners
Photo credit: Deka
Like any other country, many Indonesian have no certain job, they do everything for living. For those who does not work in an office, manufacture, self employed or any other formal work, usually find work which requires muscle’s strength. The picture above is conveying the work of stone and [...]
Angklung, A Bamboo Music Instrument
Photo credit: Deka
Angklung is a genuine music instrument from West Java, Indonesia. It is a music instrument made from bamboo. To play the instrument is simply shake it on the desired note.
Today, angklung is not merely a traditional music instrument. It can be combined with modern instrument like keyboard, guitar, drums and many more. It [...]
How the Indonesian Celebrate The independence Day?
All Photos by Deka
August is the special month for Indonesia. On August 17, People of Republic Indonesia celebrates its Independence Day. The Independence Day was first declared on August 17, 1945 by Soekarno, the first President of Indonesia. The written declaration is called the “Proklamasi” (proclamation).
It is not merely remembering the freedom from the [...]
Pancuran Pitu Baturaden
Baturaden is a natural attraction at Banyumas, Central Java on the north of Purwokerto. It is about 20 km from Purwokerto that may take 15 minutes. 2 kilometers from baturaden there is a hot spring waterfall called Pancuran Pitu. Pancuran means douche or small waterfall, while pitu means seven.
This tourism destination is on the slope [...]
