5 Death Traditions There's Only in Indonesia

Indonesia has many unique traditions, including the matter of death. Different tribes and regions, different traditions of death again. 5 Tradition death, for example, only in Indonesia.

The following 5 deaths traditions that only exist in Indonesia:

1. Are not burying the body (Bangli, Bali)

If the majority of Balinese ritual Ngaben when someone's death, another case with the citizens of Bangli regency. They let the bones scattered at cemetery Trunyan, which are on one side of Lake Batur.

Although the bones lying in many places, there was no smell of carrion smell. This is because Taru incense, trees so the origin of the name Trunyan. That said, the root of the tree which spread to the corners of the cemetery Trunyan eliminate the smell of dead bodies.

2. Rambu Solo (Toraja, South Sulawesi)

Rambu Solo is a typical funeral Tribe Toraja, South Sulawesi. It was a party that was held as a mark of tribute to the deceased had gone. After passing a series of events, the corpse was carried to the tomb using Tongkonan located in cliffs and caves.

In Rambu ceremony, made ​​wooden dolls that deliberately similar to the person who died. Doll was then placed in the cliff, near the corpse.

3. Brobosan (East Java)

Brobosan is the usual funeral societies of East Java. All members of the family of the late run around the bottom of the coffin with the body removed.

They do this in honor and memory of lifetime. They circled coffin 3 times, before being taken to the grave.

4. Saur Matua (North Sumatra)

Saur Matua is a memorial service conducted Batak society. The ceremony is only performed when the children of the deceased had been married entirely. Saur Matua done as a tribute for the late has been successfully educating their child to marry.

If the deceased is usually hand placed across his chest, another case with Saur Matua. This particular ritual, hands placed at his sides late.

5. Ngaben (Bali)

Cremation ceremonies practiced by Hindus and Chinese communities. In Bali, cremation or incineration is called Ngaben. What distinguishes Ngaben with cremation ceremony is a series of processions and other rituals, including the 'Bade' and 'Ox'.

'Bade' and 'Ox' is made of wood, colorful paper, and other materials. 'Bade' and 'cow' is a place that remains will be cremated.

The grandeur amazed Largest Hindu Temple in Indonesia

One of the destinations that you must visit when traveling to the city of Yogyakarta is the Prambanan Temple. Decorated temple area parks greenery. Get ready to be amazed by the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia.

Prambanan in Yogyakarta is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. His greatness was followed by the grandeur and charm endlessly captivating world traveler . Although old , his charm has not faded .

To see the main temple, when it was no restoration project that turns lining up and wearing a safety helmet. However, it did not reduce the visitors to see the enthusiasm and extensible is the largest temple in the middle of the Prambanan area.

When evening arrived, time to go home. Just info, Prambanan district closed at 4 pm and visitors will be notified via loudspeakers scattered in the temple area.

Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta is famous for its beauty and also love Jonggrang legend . The legend tells of rejection Jonggrang to Bondowoso , emotionally draining .

If you are visiting Yogyakarta , sempatkanlah visit Prambanan temple . The temple is located 17 kilometers from Yogyakarta city center . Prambanan temple is a Hindu temple built in the 10th century and has a very beautiful architecture . Not only that, the story of the legendary Jonggrang you can see when surrounding Prambanan temple with a tour guide .

The distance is only about 45 minutes from the city of Yogyakarta. The location is very beautiful and comfortable. For admission, charged Rp 30 thousand per person. Inside the temple complex of Prambanan, we can see many temples.

The legend mentions in ancient times , in the Kingdom of Boko there Prambanan . This kingdom is very well known for having his beautiful princess named Roro Jonggrang . Until one day , out of the kingdom Bondowoso Pengging Boko attacked and occupied the palace . Bondowoso is a gallant knight and famous for its miracle . All the soldiers made ​​royal palace Boko knees .

Residence at the time of Boko palace , admiring Bandung desperately Jonggrang . Beauty and elegance make Bondowoso heart melted . Without thinking big , marry Bondowoso Jonggrang to be his wife . However , when it Jonggrang can not deny the request because the area has fallen into the hands of Bondowoso .

Finally , dipersetujuilah the request on one condition . Roro Jonggrang Bondowoso ordered to build a temple for him 1,000 for one night . Bondowoso approve the request and immediately implement them . With his magic power , Bondowoso ask the genie to help build 1,000 temples .

Jonggrang not stay silent , from the beginning he did not like to Bondowoso who had occupied his kingdom . Sage called the women around the kingdom , to carry out his mission in a foiled Bondowoso . Before dawn , Jonggrang and some women are burning straw and pounding rice . It is as though it signifies the coming morning .

The genie gave it up because he thought dawn had arrived , and then they report it to Bondowoso . Before long , he called Jonggrang to count the number of temples that have been built . Once calculated , there are only 999 temples and forcing Jonggrang Bondowoso to surrender . Apparently, Bondowoso upset and angry , because he felt he had toyed by Jonggrang . In an instant in his magic Jonggrang into stone , which is a temple in Prambanan 1,000 th .

Now , the statue Jonggrang you can see directly at Prambanan . The legend is very touching , you can feel when you see the temples at Prambanan is a silent witness to the legend . Pay a visit to Prambanan and hayatilah story of Jonggrang .

Places Is Frequently Visited in Indonesia

Indonesia is a tropical country, often called also the island nation 's largest and most populous in the world. so it has 17,508 Islands, and 6,000 of them uninhabited, as well as the third-longest line after the European Union and Canada. Indonesia is also the largest island nation and the world's most populated, has many beautiful beaches,

in addition to the assortment of cultural diversity, languages, abundant natural resources, indonesia also has beautiful cities, which many attract foreign tourists or locals.

The following are the cities that often dikungjungi in Indonesia :

   1. Bali City

Bali is the most popular places visited in the world. the beauty of Bali island are beautiful beaches, and clean of trash, which is good to visit such as Kuta beach, Sanur beaches, lush rice paddies, volcanic hills.

aside from that, Bali also has the unique culture (the majority of the city's culture of bali is Hinduism), people are so friendly, the purpose of the travellers bali is surfing, diving, wants to learn from the Balinese culture, and so forth.

   2. Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat is located in the regency of Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Raja Ampat is the beauty of the beach is so beautiful that beach Raja Ampat, Raja Ampat beach has beautiful sea floor is suitable for diving, beautiful coral reef fishes enchanting, and other marine animals. Raja Ampat beach is very well known by foreign travelers that rated the best beach in the world in the coral reefs.

apart from diving, you can also enjoy the sunset in the afternoon, and enjoy the cool sea breeze on the beach. Many international underwater photographers capture the charm of the sea Raja Ampat. Some even come over and over again and make a special book about the beauty of coral reefs and marine life this region.

   3. Komodo Island

Komodo Island is located in the archipelago of southeastern homeland, which is located to the east of the island of Sumbawa, which are separated by a strait sape. the beauty Komodo Island is of the original residence of animals dragons. Komodo island komodo national park is managed by the Indonesian government. This national park really maintain dragons who were there, up to breed, and in 2009, this national park has at least 1300 individuals dragons.

aside from the dragons, the park also save exoticism of flora that exist there, such as the Sepang tree used for natural dye clothes and medicinal. Komodo Island so honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   4. Bunaken Island

Bunaken Island is located in the bay of Manado, located in the north of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. the beauty of Bunaken island is a marine park are included in the Bunaken National Park. Bunaken marine park has a beautiful sea floor, so that many travelers who want to dive, where you can see 70% of all species of fish that live in the Pacific Northwest.

Bunaken Marine Park islands also have child island like island of Manado Tua, Bunaken Island, Island Siladen, Mantehage Island, and Island Naen. and has a 20 point dive to a depth of diverse, and of which there are 12 points on the island of Bunaken.

5. City of bukittinggi, Indonesia

city ​​of Bukittinggi, Indonesia, a small town located in western Sumatra. many interesting attractions to visit, so the bukittinggi city was dubbed as a tourist city. Sianok canyon is one of the attractions, the park Panorama is a place to see the beauty of the canyon Sianok, and in it there is a hole legacy of world wars two, called the Hole Japan. under sianok Canyon there are rungs koto gadang which has a length of 1 km, and like the Chinese wall.

Maybe it's just the places frequently visited in Indonesia, and many places in Indonesia are beautiful that you must visit.

Beaches Beach Beautiful In Indonesia

Indonesia is a country that has many islands, which is also dubbed the island nation. in addition to the many island countries, Indonesia also has beautiful beaches beaches in Indonesia are interesting to visit. Besides tourists Indonesian tourists, overseas tourists also many who visits beautiful beaches that exist in Indonesia was,  following the beautiful beaches in Indonesia:

1. Kuta Beach, Bali

Kuta Beach is a tourist place located south of Denpasar, the capital of Bali, Indonesia. Kuta is located in Badung regency. This area is a tourist destination abroad, and has become a tourist attraction of Bali since the early 1970s.

Before it became a tourist attraction, Kuta is a port trade. Where the products of local traded to buyers from outside Bali. In the 19th century, Mads Lange, a Danish merchant, came to Bali and established a trading base in Kuta. His expertise in negotiating, making trader Mads Lange as famous among the kings of Bali with the Dutch.

In Kuta beach there are also many good place to eat, and it also provides a sun deck and enjoy the sunset views

Apart from at the Kuta beach waves good enough to play water surfing, and is located not too far away with Gusti Ngurah Rai airport.

2. Coast of Mentawai, West Sumatra

Mentawai beach is a beach which is located in the district of Mentawai islands, West Sumatra. within 100 miles of the west Sumatran mainland, which can only be reached by boat engines affixed, and reached by 4 hours and from Muara Siberut, South Siberut capital district, towards the village of Madobag. Of Madobag, about 1.5 hours walking through the woods to get to the uma.

While Muara Siberut can be reached by motor boat ride for 10-12 hours from Padang, West Sumatra. and when he got there you would be paid see beautiful sight off Mentawai beach, and can while sunbathing to enjoy the sunset views.

3. Senggigi Beach, Lombok

Senggini coast beach is quite famous in the area of ​​Lombok. It is on the west coast of the island of Lombok. This beach offers a very beautiful underwater scenery, and tourists can do as much because the waves were quite friendly. and can also enjoy the many foods available at restaurants on the beach, and while enjoying the sunset. not only that you can also rent affordable lodging place.

4. Sanur Beach, Bali

Sanur beach is a famous hub of tourism in the island of Bali. This place is located just east of Denpasar, capital of Bali. Sanur located in the Municipality of Denpasar.

Because it has a fairly calm waves, then Sanur beach can not be used to surf like Kuta Beach. which is only suitable for diving and snorkeling. Because of his condition were friendly, the location of these submarines can be used by divers of all levels of expertise.

Sanur Beach is also known as Sunrise beach as opposed to Kuta Beach.

Due to its location in the eastern island of Bali, the Bali beach is a great location to enjoy the sunrise. It makes it more interesting sights, there is even a segment on Sanur beach is a beach called Sunrise because the scenery at sunrise is very beautiful when seen from there.


That's above the most beautiful beaches owned by Indonesia, and many beaches are owned by Indonesia. perhaps this is why Indonesia dubbed the island nation that there are many beautiful beaches.

The uniqueness of the West Sumatera

West Sumatra is a province of the region that lies west of the island of Sumatra Indonesia. West Sumatra has a lot of unique variety, such as biodiversity, wildlife and native Sumatra. Such as biodiversity, there are tropical forests and protected, in which there are many species of animals and plants, as follows:

1. Rafflesia arnoldii (World's Largest Flower)

One of the plant species found in tropical forests in West Sumatra is Rafflesia arnoldii, flower Rafflesia arnoldii is the largest flower in the world. This flower can reach a height of 1.3 m. This flower is one of the original flower endemic to Indonesia, one of which is found in tropical forests in western Sumatra.

2. Sumatran tiger

Sumatran tigers are native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra contained in, this tiger is endangered tiger, which was recorded in nature there are 400-500, which is also located on the west Sumatran rainforest.

3. Gibbon

Gibbon is an ape black long-sleeved, and live in trees. In general, very agile gibbon while moving in the trees, so there are no predators that can catch them. Gibbons are endangered species, due to rapid deforestation habitat. Gibbons possess no tail and has a less upright posture. Gibbon also has a high brain development. Black gibbon somewhat reddish brown. The monkeys have webbing between the second and third toes. Can Siamang voice sounds Up to 1 Km. which is also found in western Sumatran rainforest.

4. And so forth

In addition to biodiversity, West Sumatran also known with a view  incredibly beautiful to behold. such Sianok canyon, the stairs are similar to china wall, Clock Tower, in Bukittinggi, Lake Batur, Hole Japan, and so forth.


Not only that, West Sumatra also has a lot of food, such as Rendang is made ​​with coconut milk, and spices typical, Padeh acid made ​​from chili and meat, Lamang made ​​of glutinous rice, rice Kapau, and so forth.