Category Archives: Culture
What are the Meaning of Batik’s Motives?
Making Batik photo
Batik is one of the cultural heritage of Indonesia. In this country there are many cities that have their own batik characteristic such as Jogjakarta, Solo, Pekalongan, Kalimantan, Cirebon and many more. Batik from Jogjakarta or Yogyakarta has many motives or pattern. Each pattern has its own meaning and some motives can only be wore by certain people. So, what are the meaning?
Grebek Demak, The Spiritual Attraction
Soldier of Kraton photo by Victor_deka
Grebek Demak is an annual event of Demak citizens in order to welcome or celebrate Eid al-Adha. This year Grebek Demak will be held on November, 27-28 2009. The event itself was preceded by a night market in the field Jogo Tembiring Indah, Wonosalam district, Demak regency for seven days and seven nights.
Religious Activity of Batak Samosir
Religious activities of Batak Samosir People at Toba Lake, Sumatra.
A Life in Java
Java, one of five biggest island in Indonesia consists of several tribes. Each of the tribes has their own culture. In this video, we will see a life in West java with Anthony Bourdain. Please enjoy it.
Ruwatan to Banish the Bad Luck
Javanese has various traditions, which related to rites or ceremonies. Many aspects of life of the Javanese begin with ceremonies. A ceremony seems become the initiation to start, end or avoid something. Among ceremonies, there is one, which is very important to perform. For those who believe, this ceremony will improve the quality of life. Not only will it improve the economic aspect but also health, relationship, peace, welfare and luck. The ceremony is Ruwatan.
