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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...

Every country has an ancient building such as traditional house, history building, and relics of places of worship. These buildings have thousand years old and still stands strong, then it is often to be tourist attraction and still in use till today. In central Java, most ancient heritage buildings are temples. These temples still in use for Worships. Some of them for Buddha, and the other are for Hindu. They have the schedule for Worships. But when there is no schedule, these temples can be visited by tourist. Most of them has museum and relics inside to be studied by public. Lets check it out! 1. Gedong Songo Temple - Semarang City Source : Camerawisata.com Discovered by Raffles in 1804, Gedong Songo Temple is a Hindu temple inherited from Wangsa Syailendra in 9th Century, precisely 927 AD. The temple complex which consists of 9 temple scattered on the slopes of Mount Ungaran is located at an altitude 1200m above sea levels. In this place, you can enjoy the scenery, fre...

The way to preserved of ancient tradition could be done in various ways such as digital archives, anually games competition, festivals, ceremonies, and tourist attraction. In Central Java Province, it has traditional ceremonies still exist till today for community events such as wedding, thanksgiving, avoiding bad luck, etcetra. Normally, the ceremony carried out is personal to the common interest. There is also the existence of traditional ceremonies in Central Java Province can preserved till today, but there are also those that have not been accostumed to by the community. But here are the lists you may watch when you travel to Central Java Province till today. 1. Wetonan (Wedalan) - Baby's Birth Ceremony Source : budaya-Indonesia.org Wetonan in local language means "out", but "out" in this context means "someone's birth". This ceremony will be held by the community in welcoming the baby's birth. The purpose of this ceremony is p...

Each of us when do travelling we want to looking for something. Whether it is recreration, escaping from the noisy of the city, enjoy nature in silence, even some of us want to go alone to find inner peace in one place. If you are that person, may this recomendation of these places will help you to find the inner peace. All of these places located in Central Java Province. Here are the list. 1. Borobudur Temple Source : Indonesia-tourism.com Borobudur temple is a place of worship for Buddhists. This temple is a preserved heritage by UNESCO. Supported by outdoor conditions dominated by green grass, trees, and park. View of Borobudur Temple, which blends with Menoreh hills covered in mist, further enhances yoga activities.  Yoga means "union with nature" or "union with Creator". Yoga activities are carried out in order to have a calm and peaceful soul, keep the body is health and fit, also make the mind relax. This activity can be found in the reliefs...

Indonesia is well-known for beautiful scenery, rich in cultures, and has a lot of kind of foods. Located in Southeast Asia area which are most tropical countries are here, means that Indonesia has 2 seasons only and a stable temperature which are 20-35 degress Celcius. These advantages makes Indonesia able to offer exotic foods include the fruits that you may not find in another country.  Not only the shapes are exotic, but also the taste and texture of the fruit is also exotic. Let's check list out. 1. Durian Fruit     This fruit is called the king of fruits. Because of it's size, bristly appearance      and fanatic following, it's an appropriate nickname. Durian is distinguished      for strong odor, large size, and thorn-covered husk. Ups! Careful when you      try to open the shell. Most people open this fruit use the carving knife.     What makes Durian more reputable than its outlook ...

If you are thinking that Indonesia has a lot of nature views and rich in cultures. You are right! But, have you ever realized that Indonesia has many heritages and traditional architectures. Here are the facts that may open your insight that Indonesia has more than that. Since Indonesia is well-known has a lot of provinces (now are 34 Provinces and will be increased in following years) and each Province has their own culture. This also applies to the relics of its Ancient Houses.  These Ancient Houses are not only beautiful and unique in terms of visual, but also have meanings of cultures and costumes from the tribal communities itself. Here are the 7 Most Exotic Ancient Housing of Indonesia list. 1. The Toraja Tongkonan House, South Sulawesi Province          Source : artstation.com Toraja Tribe who live in South Sulawesi Province has the traditional house is called Tongkonan . The characteristic of a curved roof that resembles a boat is ...