Category Archives: Events
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.
Processions behind Sekaten
Sekaten is a religious and cultural event, and a fair to be held at Kasultanan Ngayogyakarta (Yogyakarta) and Kasunanan Surakarta (Sala). This event is held to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad, the foundedr of Islam. As we know Islam is the majority religion in Indonesia. In Yogyakarta, this event is full of spiritual ceremonies that should be done in a series. What are the processions from the start until the end?
The Bali Bombers were Executed
The Bali bombers were finally executed on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 00.15 pm. Amrozi, Ali Ghufron alias Muklas and Imam Samudra alias Abdul Azis were shot by three teams of executors at Nirbaya Valley, Nusakambangan. Nusakambangan is a beautiful island where high security prisons were built. It is like Alcatraz.
The 13th Jogja Export Expo 2008
The 13th Jogja Export Expo 2008 will be held from October 23 – 27, open from 10.00am – 09.00pm. The venue will be at Hall B & C Jogja Expo Center, Jl Raya Janti Yogyakarta – INDONESIA. The Opening Ceremony will be on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 08.30am.
Participants
The participants of this expo are every industry in Indonesia like Handicraft, stone works, fashion, expedition, wood works who produce opus like teak patio furniture and any other enterprise who wants increase sales.
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 colonialism but it’s the time to set the expression free. Independence is identical to joyful and happiness, so that the Indonesian holds many competitions and fun games.
Kids really enjoy this moment. Several days before August 17, they join the games. The games are:
