FUN FACTS
The Epicentre of Marine Biodiversity
According to the scientists who is found 52 new species in Indonesia recently, that the Bird's Head peninsula at the western end of New Guinea Island is the epicentre of marine biodiversity.
JAMU-Secret to better healthFor the treatment of mild complaints and sometimes quite serious ailments, most Javanese and Madurese will swear on the virtues of Jamu, a traditonal herbal concoctions. Hundreds of different Jamu remedies have nearly the solution to all kinds of illnesses.
Batik
For the Javanese, beautiful hand-painted batiks are not merely pieces of clothes
but carry much more significance that symbolises life itself. Different
regions have their own unique style; Pekalongan with its Chinese influence
design and pastel color; Batik made in Solo and Yogya are traditionally
coloured blue-symbolizing earth-, brown "symbolizing fire- and white
"symbolizing water and air-.
Land of Thousand FO's
Bandung has thousands of textile shops. The factory outlets
are shops that sell numerous well-known brands with low price. Nowadays,
factory outles have become main attraction for shopping goers in Bandung.
Wayang GolekThough wayang golek is found in Central Java, it is more prevalent in West Java, blending entertainment with religious and philosophical overtones. Like wayang Wit, most plots of wayang golek are loosely based on the Indian Ramayana epos; only very few use stories of local origin
Sundanese Culture
Like Javanese, it features an intricate system of levels to
indicate degrees of respect and formality. Likewise, through there are
considerable differences between Sundanese and Javanese culture, they
touch with respect to forms of literature, gamelan music, dance, and
wayang (puppet play). Less influenced by the strong mysticism which
characterizes the Kejawen culture of Central Java, the Sundanese are more
strictly Islamic.
Kuda Renggong
Kuda Renggong Art look like Singa Depok from Kabupaten
Sumedang at the performance side. The same way with Singa Depok Art, Kuda
Renggong Art usually do for celebrate circumcision celebration. The bride
(in several places at West Java, the child who will be circumcise called
circumcise bride) was making up in Wayang dress or Sunda Takwa dress and
then rides a horse as similar as a king. Thus horse previously dressed
because it will become a king rides.
Richness of food
As the capital city of West Java Province, explore more than
560 restaurants in Bandung. Traditional to modern culinary could be found
easily. From the richness variety of food, makes Bandung acclaimed as the
food heaven.
Simple Bahasa Indonesia
The following basics might prove useful during your
time in indonesia and could help you make some new friends.
The best diving in the world
With an average 200ft and an outstanding display of marine
habitat, Flores is a haven for divers, snorkelers, photographers and
marine biologist. With up to 40 m visibility, the coral reefs of Flores
Sea are among the best in the world and beautifully preserved.
