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Friday, 24 June 2011 |
 Kuala Baru is different from most places and it is well worth a visit. It is isolated, traditional and beautiful. Kuala Baru is located on a narrow strip of land between a huge beach at the ocean and the swamps with its black mysterious water. The only ways to reach Kuala Baru is by river canoes from Singkil, by boat in through a river mouth nearby, or walking for 25 hours from Kedai Trumon in the north. This isolation has preserved traditional lifestyle and values, best seen in the handicrafts produced here. Kuala Baru is famous for its embroidery.
Besides experience the traditional culture, one can also glide around in the swamps or make a beach trek.
The locals are very happy to see visitors, but you need to respect their way of life, which is not difficult. Muslim rules do not apply for non-Muslims but a bit of respect when you are in the villages make people happy. Don’t use shorts that end above the knees, use a t-shirt instead of a singlet. For girls, use a T-shirt in order to cover your shoulders. Cover the legs above the knees. A good idea is to use a sarong, the Indonesian wrap-around. If you go swimming, walk north along the beach. You gain in privacy, the beach is better, and the locals don't get shocked.
Quoted from :http://www.sumatraecotourism.com/kualabaru/index.html
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Friday, 24 June 2011 |
 For most visitors Singkil is just a transit place on the way to Pulau Banyak. The first impression one gets when entering Singkil is not the best, partly due to the Nias Earthquake in early 2005. Many buildings were destroyed and parts of Singkil just disappeared into the ocean. First time that happened was in 1935. Singkil was then located on the other side of the river. The people moved over to the present side near the Alas River. The river has been very important for Singkil. Not until later years it has lost its importance for the people of Singkil. Singkil got connected by road to the other Sumatra in the early 1990ies. Before one had to go there by river boat Around the turn of the Millennium Singkil became the center for a newly formed regency; Aceh Singkil. New government building started to grow up, but further away near the sea where a new harbor was built. This new part "Pulo Sarok" is the boring part of Singkil. If you have time, visit the old part, called "Pasar". It has a nice atmosphere, traditional wooden buildings and the life along the river is very lively.
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Friday, 24 June 2011 |
The big island Simeulue and 56 other islands form together the Simeulue Regency. Pulau Simeulue is 100 km long, 8-28 km wide and 198.021 Ha big. With surrounding smaller islands a total of 212.512 Ha. Highest mountain is 600m. It rains 2.824 mm per year. The Eastern monsoon season is normally between March and August and the Western monsoon season between September and February. The main harbor, Sinabang, is 105 nautical miles from Meulaboh and 85 nautical miles from Tapaktuan.
The regency Simeulue was established in 1996. It has 10 Sub-regencies and 135 villages.
The majority of the 84.000 inhabitants (18.800 families) are Muslems. There are several ethnic groups: Dagang, Lanteng, Abon, Pamuncak dan Painang plus later arrivals of Acehnese, Batak, Minangkabau, Buginese and Javanese. They speak several local languages such as Aneuk Jame (same as in Singkil), Devayan, Sigulai dan Leukon. The major income originates from farming and fishing.
Tsunami on 26 of December 2004 and Nias Earthquake on 28 March 2005 caused a lot of physical damages. The whole island raised about one meter and the number of islands increased by 35%.
Quoted from :http://www.sumatraecotourism.com/simeulue/facts.html
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Thursday, 23 June 2011 |
 Imogiri (also Imagiri) is a royal graveyard complex in Yogyakarta, in south-central Java, Indonesia, as well as a modern village located near the graveyard in Bantul regency. Imogiri is a traditional resting place for the royalty of central Java, including many rulers of the Sultanate of Mataram and of the current houses of Surakarta and Yogyakarta Sultanate. The name Imagiri is derived from Sanskrit Himagiri, which means 'mountain of snow'. The latter is another name for Himalaya.
Role and importance
The Royal Graveyard that preceded was Kota Gede. The graveyard was constructed by Sultan Agung of Mataram in the later years of his reign, probably in the 1640s. The graveyard is a significant pilgrimage ziarah site, particularly on significant dates in the Javanese calendar (such as Satu Suro, New Year's Day), and the Islamic calendar.
It also belongs to a larger network of significant locations in Javanese pilgrimage traditions. It is possibly the only major location remaining in Java where the Palaces of Surakarta and Yogyakarta have personnel manning a jointly administered royal graveyard.
Among the site's most prominent graves are that of early Mataram ruler Sultan Agung of Mataram, and Sultan of Yogyakarta Hamengkubuwono IX, a leader during Indonesia's war for independence. The most recent is that of Pakubuwana XII of Surakarta who was buried in 2004.
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Thursday, 23 June 2011 |
 Bajaj Pulsar DTS-i 220 is more sporty full fairing is offered in limited quantities by PT Bajaj Auto Indonesia during the last Pekan Raya Jakarta (PRJ). Price, USD 1.2 million more expensive than the normal tag of Rp 19.2 million.
"The participation of BAI in PRJ years to manifest a commitment to bring more style bike, reliable, powerful, but still offering affordable prices. We hope more and more consumers are able to fulfill his desire to have a motor sport," said Rizal Tandju, Marketing Manager of Bajaj Auto Indonesia , in an official statement received Kompas.com, today.
During PRJ, Bajaj offers a variety of interesting programs, among other things, cash back for purchases Pulsar 135 and 180, the jacket exclusively for the P220, and direct gifts slayer Ride with Pride, until the lottery BlackBerry for each incoming SPK. Then, there's also a quick race proper with a total prize of $ 7 million.
Years ago, BAI has recorded sales of 1,000 units, and is now targeted to 1,500 units.
Quoted from :http://otomotif.kompas.com/read/2011/06/20/18471942/Bajaj.Pulsar.220.quot.Full.Fairing.quot.Edisi.Terbatas
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