There is a village in Bali for the White Cow

Cows are animals consecrated by the Balinese. There is a village in Gianyar named Taro is home to the white cow. Wow!

Eits, wait! Shelter for the cows, it does not mean only the animals that inhabit this village. Although often referred to as the tourist village of Sapi will still see the hotel, houses, fields, and of course humans.

 

The existence of a group of white cattle, a uniqueness to Tengallalang village in Gianyar, Bali. In general, the people of Bali and the surrounding uses these cows as a supplement Mepada ceremony. Not surprisingly, when milk-producing animals is very sacred.

Citing the guidelines 'Tourism Archipelago', Wednesday (05/30/2012) Forest village of Taro to be a place to live for these cows. Yes, the white cows that are used for ceremonial Mepada usually live in this forest.

When the ceremony Mepada, these cows will be brought to the ucara. Furthermore, the cows are first being shown around by the organizers Mepada.

 

This ritual was not carried round about the origin. As such, these animals should be invited to tour as much as three times from east to south, and ends in the east.

Well, after completion of the procession of white cows were repatriated back to the jungle village of Taro. Not only in forests, some native village of Taro is also there that keep cows, but not the white cow.

In addition to the presence of white cows that invites attention, the nature of this village is equally interesting. Pesawahan green and cool air in the Village Tarao make tourists linger at home here.

In fact, recently in the village of Taro also provides tour Trakking Elephant. When Trakking with elephant riding, traveler will be invited to the forest surrounding the village and taro.

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Cetho Temple, Exotic Ancestral Heritage in Central Java

Narrow, winding asphalt roads and uphill with steep cliffs is access to the Temple Cetho. Anxiety continue to haunt for fear of plunging into the abyss. But all those feelings will be paid when arriving at the exotic temple complex. Beautiful natural scenery is so indulgent eyes, the cool mountain air to accompany me in the Temple Cetho exploration.

Once set foot on the steps of entrance of the temple, you are immediately greeted with towering arches. No less beautiful with temples in the island of gods. Dinginya winds bring visitors as if it was in heaven. The statues that stand silent is strong evidence of past history.

Cetho vast temple complex is located on the western slopes of Mount Lawu, precisely in the Village Gumeng, District Jenawi, Karanganyar regency, Central Java Province. This temple has a length of 190 m and 30 m wide, and located at an altitude of 1496 masl.

Cetho Temple Hindu background. The pattern of terraced yard with a composition of 13 terraces rising towards the peak. Terraced building form like this is similar punden terraces in pre history.

Here there are statues of Phallus as a symbol of Lord Shiva temple. There is also a stone structure in the form of Linga-Yoni is one with the eagle emblem. Trapezoid-shaped main building, located on the top steps. Until recently, Temple Cetho still used for worship. Fragrant offerings of incense and flowers in the wind, coupled with fog pekatnya give a sense of mystery.

Cetho Temple is a perfect place for travelers to refresh your heart, body and soul and mind. You can visit it every day starting at 09:00 to 17:00 pm. Admission price is very cheap, at Rp 3,000. Come, come to the Temple Cetho.

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Pinisi boat, The greatness of Indonesia in the Land of Beru

Pinisi boat has become the pride of the Bugis of the past to the present. Pinisi boat building situated in the village of Tanah Beru, Bulukumba, 150 kilometers from the city of Makassar.

Pinisi boat has two main masts and seven screens, three on the front end, two in front, and two behind. Pinisi boat usually used for transporting goods in a lot of long trips.

Pinisi boat-making process required precision, skill and also a ritual that must be done. Pinisi boat can take months and months, depending on size made. Wood to make boats pinisi welengreng or taken from the tree called the tree deity known to be very strong and not easily fragile. The boat maker does not use written or drawn designs make pinisi boat. They only use the knowledge and lessons that have been taught by their grandparents and their ancestors.

Pinisi boat building techniques were different from making boats in general. In boat building techniques in general, the framework of the ship made in advance and then made a wall. However, the Bugis boats make the walls first, then create a frame. Apparently, the boat made by the Bugis stronger and lasting waves.

Each of the stages of the manufacture of boats pinisi always performed the ritual. The ritual is performed is the determination of a good day to gather wood for the boat, good day to look for wood usually falls on the 5th and the 7th of the month, then when felling trees welengreng, they perform a special ceremony to receive the blessing of 'the watchman 'the tree, then some ritual when installing a keel, boards, mendempulnya, and mast. The last stage is when launching a boat into the sea, which held a ceremony maccera Lopi, purify the boat, which was marked by slaughtering of animals.

According to a story in the script I Lontarak Chronicle La Lagaligo, Boat Pinisi already there when the 14th century AD The text also explains, Boat Pinisi was first made by Sawerigading, Crown Royal Luwu. Historically, pinisi boat had circled the world, from Somalia to Canada. Therefore, the Bugis tribe is considered as one of the best in the world in the manufacture of sailboats.

Seeing pinisi boat from near as makes you look directly Bugis glory in ancient times in sailing around the world.

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