Category Archives: Museum
The Heritage in the Museum Pusaka Nias
Houses in Nias photo by dangdude03
Nias island on the western side of Sumatra is not an easy to reach destination. To come there, the difficulty level is high enough. However, there many ways to Nias. From Medan, there are two airlines – Merpati Airlines and Riau Airlines – which fly over this route every day. From Padang, Riau Airlines also are scheduled to fly to Gunungsitoli. The attractions to see in Nias are on the subject of cultural heritage like Lompat Batu, the traditional houses and one worthy place, the Museum.
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 the heaven’. From its meaning, may be you guess it as a cemetery. Yes, you are right, but it is a unique burial place for the ancestors of Minahasa.
Discover the Past, Visit Ullen Sentalu
Photo: Temporarily taken from ullensentalu.com
My curiosity on the history of Jogjakarta/Yogyakarta, specifically with the relation of Mataram Kingdom (the origin of Jogjakarta) has leads me to visit Ullen Sentalu. Ullen Sentalu is basically a museum, but with the unique architectural design, this place is more like a villa, actually a ‘blend’ between museum, gallery, boutique and restaurant at one place. The place is located at Kaliurang, Jogjakarta.
Fresh and peaceful
When first stepped out the car at the Ullen Sentalu’s parking yard, fresh and peaceful was what I feel. Being located on the slope of Mount Merapi, it has very fresh and chilly air. Peaceful! In the middle of loneliness (not too lonely, actually), surrounded by trees and grass was like in a place away from the community. The building has places with its own name, they are: nDalem Kaswargan, Goa Selogiri, Beukenhof Restaurant, Putri Malu, Tinneke, Djagad Gallery, and Bale Nitik Rengganis.
nDalem Kaswargan
Means Heavenly Home, this place is dedicated for nature. Prevention of the nature from damage is very important as human can not live without it.
