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Have you read the previous article with the title " 7 Ancient Oldest Temple in Central Java You won't Regret to Visit, Nr.7 is most attractive and controversial " ?  In this article, Bewildering Indonesia wants to tell about the legend of Sewu Temple at point number 4 and the story about how determine the loyalty of a love couple in Sukuh Temple version at point number 7. These stories are local people's belief. It is a part of local culture and history. Whether you want to believe it or not, it is up to you. But here are the detail stories. 4. Sewu Temple - Klaten (according to previous page)   Source : Dinas Pariwisata DIY Sewu Temple  is the biggest Buddha temple in Indonesia after Borobudur Temple. It was built in 8th Century which older than Borobudur Temple. Sewu in local language means  a thousand.  But in fact the number of temples are 249 in this area. This place has a purpose to learn history and education for tourist. Also, it is ...

After exploring the culture and places in Central Java, of course that you are looking for the food. Then, if you want to have unique experience and enjoy the culture through the food or local culinary, here the list. But before you see the list, one important fact is that Central Java people loves sweeter food than salty food whether it is for main course, dessert, and snack. Now, in this article it is about the traditional snacks you may find when you travel around Central Java Province. Lets check it out.  1. Dawet Ireng Ice - Purwokerto City If you travel to Central Java Province, especially in Purwokerto city. You can find the local beverage is called Dawet Ireng Ice . What makes exotic about this beverage is the colour of the jelly. Dawet means 'coconut milk' and Ireng means 'black'. All of these ingredients are natural even the black color of the jelly. The texture of the Jelly is from palm sugar flour or sago flour combined with erot flour and sal...

One of the way to have another experience in travelling, is make interaction with local people. The easiest way is watch the local festival. If you are interested to learn local cultures lively, here's the list may help you to know Indonesia culture more. Try to match your arrival schedule to Indonesia and see these festivals below. 1. Cow Racing Festival Source : Indonesia Travel Guides Cow Racing Festival is origin from Madura City, east Java Province. This Festival is the tradition by residents have been doing for a long time at harvest time. Using a pair of cows as a race animals to pull a wooden train. These cows will compete in a length of 100 m in race track. Then the cows will be pitted to determine the fastest cow. This event will be held from August to September anually. The winner will get the presidential rotating trophy. 2. Jember Fashion Carnaval Source : Good News From Indonesia This carnaval which was pioneered in Jember Regency, East Java Province w...

When you visited a place which located in different state, city, country, even the continent, you may find the differences about culture, lifesyle, social-values, and other unique things. Before you meet local people in person, you should understand their culture in order to avoid the misunderstanding. Have you ever meet Indonesian people in person? What are you thinking about them? For some of you who ever meet local people in person. May the list below will remind you about their characters. But for those who never interacted with local people, i hope these lists will help you to face the culture shock. Before going travel to Indonesia, here's the habits of Indonesian people you need to know. 1. Friendly and warm (always smiling) There are lot of tribes in Indonesia -+ 300. Every tribe has their own culture and language. But as a nation, they have the similarities such as smiling meet new people, asking your day, and giving help easily. Besides that, here people ap...