Archive for December, 2008
Waruga, the Archaeological Relic at Minahasa
When I travel to North Sulawesi, I visit not only Bunaken at Manado but also archaeological remains at Sawangan village, Airmadidi, Minahasa Regency. The people call the relic ‘Waruga’. The word waruga consists of two words: waru (means a house), and ruga (means body). Therefore, it means ‘the house for the body that backs to [...]
Gasingan, the Legendary Javanese Toy
At the past, when the civilization was not as modern as now, the Javanese made their own toys. Toys were made from materials that they found in their surrounding. Materials like coconut fiber, wood and bamboo were most used. With those materials, the people were able to make toys like car, boat, and gasingan.
Well, here [...]
Motorcycle, the Most Popular Vehicle in Indonesia
If you walk on the streets in Indonesia, you will find how much the motorcycles pass by. Brands from Japan like Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki are the most dominating. Indonesian people from government officer to high school student use motorcycle. Year by year, the demand is increasing, that machine is a necessity than a lavish [...]
Devotional Visit to Sendang Jatiningsih
Religious people often visit a place for contemplating their life and communicating with the God. In Yogyakarta, there are several devotional places for the Catholics such as Sendang Sono, Goa Tritis and Sendang Jatiningsih. Here, I want to write my devotional visit to Sendang Jatiningsih.
Sendang Jatiningsih is a devotional place for Saint Mary. The location [...]
Fried Duck for Lunch or Dinner
Indonesia is rich of tourism places and delicious food. The place and food is a unity, as every place offer its own menu. Here, I want to talk about duck meat not in the restaurant but on the street food stall. It is a guide for backpackers to find a place to eat in Yogyakarta.
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