Ramayana Ballet

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Ramayana is a Hindu epic story originally from India. The story begins with Sri Rama's success in winning the competition in Mantili kingdom and getting Shinta to marry. The rest of the story is about his mother's Kekayi demands that King Rama Sri Rama Dasarata's father raised his son as king Ayodya Barata and demanded that Rama be sent into the woods Dandaka for 30 years. Sri Rama lives in the Dandaka forest together with Laksmana and Shinta and met many ascetics.

One day, Shinta see a beautiful golden deer and ran track, Shinta asked Sri Rama to catch the golden deer. Apparently, the deer is an incarnation of a giant Marica, a regent of Rahwana. When Rama tried to chase the golden deer, Shinta was kidnapped by Rahwana and taken away to fly to the Alengka kingdom. On the way, met Jatayu and tried to release Shinta from kidnapping, but Jatayu can be defeated and thwarted his efforts by Rahwana. Jatayu was injured condition and managed to meet Sri Rama. Jatayu told Sri Rama that Shinta was kidnapped by Rahwana, then Rama departed towards Alengka kingdom.

The next story is about the journey of Rama in the forest of Maliawan. Hanoman tried to help Sugriwa (king of monkeys) defeat the Vali twins. For his services, the Sugriwa and Hanoman expressed his desire to help Rama find Dewi Shinta. Then Hanoman went to Alengka as ambassador to Sri Rama. The last part of the story of Ramayana is when a group of monkey army of Rama builds a bridge to the country Alengka. Later, Rahwana and his army can be defeated and killed. Sri Rama successfully brought Shinta back to Ayodya safely.

Purawisata Ramayana Ballet performs daily

• Dinner time:19.00 - 20.00
• Dance time: 20.00 - 21.30

Prambanan Ramayana Ballet performs on schedule

• Dinner time: 18.30 - 19.30 pm
• Dance time: 19.30 - 21.30 pm

Ramayana Ballet Dance

Kawah Ijen

ijen crater

Kawah Ijen lies in the middle of a nature reserve area within the Bondowoso regency, Klobang district, Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia. The Kawah Ijen and lake are inexperienced kinds at an altitude of 2.368 meters higher than sea level. It is a walled volcanic crater with a height of 300-500 meters. The lake has zero degrees of acidity and has 200 meters deep. Acid sturdy enough to dissolve covering and human fingers.

This crater has a section of about 5.466 hectares sq. The water was a pretty calm crater and blue inexperienced. The scenery within the crater appearance therefore superb in the morning. The Ijen crater water volume of regarding two hundred million isometric meters to 200 degrees stargazer heat it emits a golden inexperienced luster once the sun hit the facet of the mountain behind Mount Ijen is mount Merapi as a twin brother.

To reach the mountain get 2 ways: first, through the city of Banyuwangi as way as 38 kilometers to the west through the village shiny, Guava and Paltuding. The second is thru Bondowoso town eastward through Wonosari, Sempol then Paltuding way as 70 km. However, though a lot of the latter is chosen the guests as a result of the road is made up sleek. Meanwhile, once passing the course Banyuwangi is still a reasonably steep hill and ought to use caution however it is terribly healthy and fun.

The best time to go is from May up to October yearly

Ijen Crater

Borobudur Temple

Borobudur temple

Borobudur temple is one of the wonders buildings in the world which is recognized by UNESCO. It was built early 8th century AD during the Shailendra dynasty, by a king named Samarathungga. Lies in the northern foothills of Menoreh, with a height of 265 meters above sea level.

Borobudur temple was buried under the ground and forgotten by people for over 1000 years. Discovered by a British man, who at the time served as the first governor of Central Java province, during the reign of the Dutch East Indies, named Sir. Thomas Stanford Raffles in the year 1814.

Borobudur had been renovated two times, the first starting in the year 1907 to 1911 and the second renovation from 1972 to 1983. The second renovation spent $ 25 million US dollars, collected from donors who care about the existence of the temple. The temple was renovated only by 80% of the total construction, as many masonries were lost, stolen, or taken by the colonial government during the Dutch period. Temple is in good condition and sturdy, although not completely renovated.

At the foot of the temple, there are four entrances, all of which will lead to the summit Stupa of Borobudur temple. At the top of the temple, there are 72 Stupas and Buddha statues each contained therein surrounding the main stupa, which is right in the middle. One of the Stupas has Buddha statues that are believed to contain a fortune if could touch on certain parts. The temple is located on a hill and surrounded by mountains like; Menoreh, Merbabu, Merapi, Sumbing, Sindoro, and breathtaking panoramic views will be enjoyed from the top of the temple.

Borobudur Temple

Punthuk Setumbu

Menoreh Hill is not only present Borobudur temple but also offers a hill with a view of the sunrise very charming, it is Punthuk Setumbu. This is very familiar to the adventurous. A hill located south of the temple of Borobudur, Karangrejo villages, districts Borobudur which is about 5 kilometers from Borobudur temple.

The Punthuk Setumbu is known as Nirvana Sunrise in the area of Borobudur. There can see the beautiful sunrise and exotic. Could see the sunrise appearing between Mount Merapi and Merbabu. From the top of the hill can enjoy the beautiful panorama of mountains surrounding the area of Magelang, mount Merapi, and Merbabu. Moreover, when the remaining fog that covered the trees and the houses around it, feels like above the clouds.

If never visited Punthuk Situmbu before, should go there and will not regret it unless oversleep. Recommended visit in the months from April up to October in order to see the sunrise perfectly. This kind of new tourism object not only offers views of Mount Merapi and Merbabu but, can also enjoy a series of mountains that stretches Meroreh on the south side.

To be able to enjoy the sunrise should already be on the hill at 05.00 am. It only takes a few stairs to reach the top of the hill and not too heavy. Punthuk Setumbu is not only known by domestic travelers but many foreign travelers who are interested to visit and the beauty of the sunrise from the top.

One more thing that is interesting to be enjoyed from Punthuk Setumbu, is the Borobudur temple silhouette which looks very small and looks like a jagged triangle surrounded by farming.

Punthuk Setumbu

Sikunir Dieng

Sikunir Hill

Dieng plateau is the highest land in Java Island, which goes into 2 districts, namely Banjarnegara and Wonosobo, Dieng complex is located on the western part of mount Sindoro.

Dieng area has tourism potential is quite high, because of the temperature of the cool air, and the beautiful scenery. Dieng attractions that can be visited include Telaga Warna, Dieng Theatre (where the film Dieng ancient), Kailasa Museum, Crater Sikadang, and other tourist objects.

Still, there is one attraction that is rarely visited by tourists because it is quite far and a bit extreme to get to the summit, it is the hill of Sikunir. The hillside location is not far from the Cembong lake and it is very cold, so many tourists are preparing warm clothes, jackets, gloves, socks, or masks. There are small shops around Cembong lake that sell variously fried and warm drinks and also sells gloves, mask, and socks for tourists who lack preparation and could not withstand the cold at the top of the hill.

From the top of Sikunir hill, there can see the beautiful golden sunrise bias feast for the eyes. Usually, tourists who want to see the sunrise from the top of Sikunir hill must go trek up safely 30 minutes to the top and the sun will appear around 5:00 up to 05:30 hours in the morning. The sun will rise accompanied by the beauty of blue sky and clouds.

Sikunir Hill

Pentingsari Village

Pentingsari village

Pentingsari village is associated with integration between attractions, accommodations, and support facilities area unit presented the very structure of a society that blends tradition with procedures and policies. The village formally became a traveler village on July 15 '2008 consistent with the district business work Sleman selection 556/336. Presently Pentingsari village or higher known as the spiritual being of Peri become the only village in Yogyakarta.

Located in Cangkringan village, Sleman, on to the slopes of Mount Merapi and embedded into the house of Kaliadem. This village has fast access to the action of Yogyakarta as a result of it being placed on the main road of Merapi golf. The village has some so much notable attractions like native restaurants, Villas, and golf links. Visit Dewi Peri, you are not only spoiled by the beautiful panorama of villages and the distinctive rural atmosphere is cool, but booted with an expansion of activities, facilities, and knowledge which is able to be learned from the daily activities of the villagers.

Facilities at Pentingsari village:

• Homestay
• Pendopo / meeting hall
• Camping ground
• Fishing pool
• Parking area
• Trek line

Activities at Pentingsari village:

• Village trekking
• Out bond and fun game
• Dance performance: Punokawan and Jatilan
• Learning gamelan music
• Making batik hand made
• Mushrooms harvest
• Learn classical Javanese dance
• Lava tour

Pentingsari Village

Prambanan Temple

Prambanan temple

Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, located 17 kilometers east part of Yogyakarta city. The temple was designed and built by king Balitung Maha Sambu, Sanjaya dynasty in the early of 9 century AD.

The whole variety of temples within Prambanan temple is 333 items however most areas very a state of unsoundness since the earthquake hit many times, notably in 1006. This temple was discovered by an archeologist from the Netherlands named D.E Hans in 1814, most of the temple was severely broken.

Renovation of the temple began in 1930 and resulted in 1991 therefore the solely the temple has been reconditioned, like the temple of Siva, Brahma, and Visnu wherever they are within the center of Prambanan Hindu temple. In the historical records, the third name is the name of the most divinity within the Hindu spiritual beliefs. God referred to as the God of Siva is the God of destruction, and Brahma is the God of creation, similarly because the patron God Visnu because the protection.

Most of the temples of Prambanan were damaged during the earthquake in the 16th century and the temple complex is a barely recognizable shape. Later in the year there in 1811, a survey team who worked for Thomas Stamford Raffles arrived at the location of the temple and conducted research. Many stone material temples were damaged and lost because buried in the soil or lost is taken by local residents. But when do the redevelopment of the Prambanan temple in 1930, many local residents restored the stone temples and statues to be re-installed during the construction of the temple? Currently, the main temple is in a solid state after the renovation.

The Prambanan temple is one of the main temples similar to an area to worship the Hindu faith, significantly Hindus who live in Yogyakarta.

Prambanan Temple

Yogyakarta City

Yogyakarta city

Yogyakarta is a province located in the southern part of Java Island and a neighbor of Central Java province on the north side.

The Government of Yogyakarta traced its extraction in 1945. A few weeks after the Proclamation very old upon August 17' 1945, at the urging of the people and after seeing the condition of the emergency Hamengkubuwono IX issued a royal vivaciousness known as the Mandate 5 September 1945. The performance is the integration of the Yogyakarta monarchy into a republic of Indonesia. The same edict was issued by Paku Alam VIII at the same hours of the day. Integration behind republican put it on actually comprehensible issued by various kingdoms in the archipelago, even though not a few royal waiting upheld the Dutch dispensation after the beat of Japan.

By leveraging the progression of the opening of the National Committee make a clean breast of Yogyakarta on October 29, 1945, by President Mochammad Saleh and the two vice chairmen namely S. Joyodiningrat and Ki Bagus Hadikusumo, the morning after taking office in imitation of the Agency Workers Local KNI Yogyakarta, Hamengkubuwono IX, and Paku Alam VIII issued a royal accomplishment gone which it handed higher than hard worker to KNI Legislative of Yogyakarta. Then the second ruler of the kingdom on the southern shore of Java accomplished together and begin the concord of the two kingdoms.

Since that time not unaccompanied the royal achievement signed by both the verified authorities and by the chairman of the Working Committee of Yogyakarta as a fable KNI go in the midst of the governed. The evolution of a unitary come clean had its ups and downs. On August 18, 1946, officially Yogyakarta declaration began to be used in supervision affairs confirming the royal grip of the two regions to be a special place. The use of adenosine deaminase heralded in Notice No. 18 of the House of Representatives in Yogyakarta. The government of the treaty persisted until the issuance of acquit yourself No. 3 of 1950 upon the commencement of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, which confirms the place of Sultan Palace Yogyakarta and Sri Paku Alam area are shared of Indonesia.

Yogyakarta City