Thursday, July 28, 2011
garis | fotografi ________________________________ waisak day 2011
A major festival in the Buddhist Calendar, Waisak day celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha Siddharta Gautama. Borobudur is a central meeting point for Buddhists from all over Indonesia, and around the world on this auspicious day held every year, on a full moon in either April or May each year. Each year one of a series of Buddhist organisations take the lead in the festivities, which include a procession from Mendut temple through to Pawon temple and then Borobudur. Depending on the organiser of the year, the emphasis is slightly different, but it is always colourful and filled with festivity and food
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
garis | fotografi _____________________________ solo batik carnival
On June 25th 2011, the city of Solo will be filled with festive atmosphere as the Solo Batik Carnival (SBC) is scheduled to parade through the major streets of the city. Held as a media to preserve and revitalize Indonesia’s home-grown fashion, this year marks the 4th time the Solo Batik Carnival is celebrated annually, following the success in 2008, 2009 and 2011.
Taking the theme”Legenda”or Legend, the carnival will be centered along the Slamet Riyadi Street in the heart of Solo. This year, the carnival route will start from the Solo Center Point (SCP) at Purwosari and end at the Solo city hall. The theme also serves as its main inspiration, thus, spectators can expect to observe the interpretation of legends through the various Batik fashions displayed at the event. Unlike previous years when the carnival was held during the day to the evening, this year the SBC will start at 20.00 Western Indonesia Time in the evening.
The carnival will not only present a glamorous and exquisite fashion exhibition, but it will also involve some beautiful choreography and theatrical performances. The carnival itself has drawn more than 200 participants ranging from artists, students, and the general public.
A giant stage equipped with sophisticated lighting system is also prepared to add to the grandeur of the carnival. There will also be special stages for the general public to watch at 5 different spots along the main street of Solo. These viewing stages are available at a tickets price ranging from IDR 50,000 to IDR 100,000.
Taking the art of Batik from the typically Javanese sophisticated gracefulness and serenity into the festive atmosphere of Solo Streets, the SBC is surely an Event worth attending.
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