wilujengan boyong kedathon

The commemoration of the founding of Surakarta. Dated back from its first establishment in the year of 1745, Surakarta has now been 265 years old. There will be a macapat reading telling about the history of the Surakarta palace movement from Kartasura to a small village called Sala. The event is followed, then, by “kenduri” (religious memorial banquet).

sekaten

Sekaten is held to commemorate the Prophet of Muhammad SAW’s birthday. In Sekaten celebration there are various shows and souvenirs sale and also various handicrafts. The visitor can also see the palace’s heirlooms exhibition which located in Surakarta palace exhibition. The peak of the Sekaten celebration is turning up of Gunungan from Surakarta palace to the Great Mosque (Grebeg Maulud)

typical mountain Grebeg ceremony

Garebeg ceremony held in the Sultanate of Yogyakarta 3 times a year in Shawwal, the month and the month of the calendar Maulud Java, coincided with the major holidays of Islam. Garebeg Maulud ceremony held every 12 months Maulud date - which coincided with the beginning of the month Jumadil Islamic calendar, is the peak Sekaten celebration held in Yogyakarta Sultanate Palace to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad Salallahu 'Allaah be upon him.

Characteristic Gerebeg ceremony marked by the display of charity hajad palace or a large cone-shaped offerings are made of various foodstuffs, such as glutinous rice, eggs, bebuahan and vegetables. Because of its shape resembling a mountain, these offerings later given the name Mount, which symbolizes prosperity and welfare and the people of Yogyakarta Sultanate.

Mount Charity is one form of salvation offerings that are specifically made for display in the village or salvation wilujengan under its main hajad in organizing every Garebeg Maulud ceremony. Usually, there are 6 kinds Mount, namely: Mount Question Wadon Mount, Mount Gepak, Gunungan Dharat Gunungan Pawuhan and always presented in each Garebeg Maulud, and Mount Kutug presented only once every 8 years at Dal Garebeg Maulud year.

Mound is always displayed in Garebeg ceremony, is one form of expression Javanese symbolism associated with fertility, agrarian culture following magical properties. In ancient times, Mount made in Garebeg Maulud can reach 30 pieces, consisting of 10 Mount Question 4 Mount Wadon fruits, 4 fruit Pawuhan Mount, Mount Dharat fruit 4, and 8 fruit Mount Gepak. For that, the palace made a pair of buildings called Panti Pareden on page Kemagangan, which is specially used to make the Mount.

Mount-making process begins with a ceremony at the orphanage Tumplak Wajik Kemagangan page Pareden held 2 days before the execution of Garebeg Maulud, in the afternoon after Asr Prayer. The ceremony is accompanied by various offerings offerings this is a form of salvation ceremony to reject the possibility of interference during the process of making Mount.

In ancient times, this ceremony must be witnessed by one of his superiors or Pengageng Palace which became envoy of Sultan. The palace courtiers who served in the manufacture of special Gunungan must in a state of purity and comply with various restrictions, including the obligation to perform the ritual of fasting and a number of specific first. Along with the development, some ritual traditions seem increasingly simplified, as the Mount which is no longer as much in the past.

Ceremony Tumplak Wajik primarily to manufacture Mount Wadon that became a symbol of fertility in the process of creation. It is dedicated to the wide range of offerings related to traditional cosmetics such as mirrors, combs, warranty or herbal powder, betel leaves, and cloth and cloth semekan or chest. While as a safety guard, presented an ancient motif fabric named Wake tulak, which is believed to have magical powers to refuse reinforcements.

Wajik Tumplak ceremony is always accompanied by music kothekan or gejogan, a noise caused by hitting or beating the mortar pestle for pounding rice, Kenthongan, and various tools made of wood. Tetabuhan has unique songs and rhythms such as Lompong Gendhing It looks, Tundhung Satan and Owal-awil, which has a magical meaning as repellent reinforcements.

Although in one year, the palace ceremony held three times Garebeg, but this Wajik Tumplak ceremony held only 2 times, in months and months of Maulud only.

After the ceremony finished Tumplak Wajik, Mount-making process is continued for 2 days until the eve of the execution ceremony Garebeg Maulud.

A number of traditional ritual procession of increasingly simplified and perhaps it is no longer Mount sekhidmat antiquity. But public enthusiasm and hope to get a blessing from the Mount is still there, including during the manufacturing process.

valentine

Valentine's Day (English: Valentine's Day), on February 14 was a day in which the lovers and those who are in love declares his love in the Western World. Origin of dark muasalnya as a Roman Catholic feast day is discussed in the article of Saint Valentine. Some readers may want to read this entry also Valentinus. This holiday can not be associated with romantic love before the end of the Middle Ages when the concepts of this kind are created.

This holiday is now primarily associated with the lovers who exchange mutual notisi-notisi in the form of "Valentines". Modern Valentine symbols include including a heart-shaped card and a picture of a cupido (UK: cupid) wings. Start of the 19th century, the tradition of love of writing notisi production started mass cards. The Greeting Card Association (U.S. Greeting Card Association) estimates that worldwide approximately one billion valentine cards are sent each year. This makes this holiday is the second biggest holiday after Christmas in which greeting cards sent. This same association also estimates that the women who purchased approximately 85% of all valentine cards.

In the United States began in the second half of the 20th century, the tradition and expanded the card exchange includes providing all kinds of gifts, usually by men to women. Ordinary gifts of roses and chocolates. Beginning in the 1980s, the diamond industry began to promote Valentine's Day as an opportunity to give jewelry.

A date on Valentine's Day is often thought that dating couples were involved in a serious relationship. Actually it is a day valentine romance, not just the girlfriend or boyfriend, Valentine is the biggest day in terms of romance and Valentine does not mean other than not feeling the love.

In the United States this holiday and is associated with a general greeting platonic love "Happy Valentine's", which could be uttered by men to their female friends, or, to male friends and boyfriends female friend to a lady friend.

trend of modern minimalist style wedding

EXCEPT displays various regional bridal fashion to the modern style, model Pelaminan Decorations engkap with diverse artistic concepts are also exhibited at the Exhibition Wedding Promo 2009 exhibition in the hall, I floor, Rapak Plaza.

One of them belonged to a participant who is an expert enough in the world of bridal makeup, Asmah Hj Ibrahim. "I deliberately show this wedding decorations for many leading trends in modern wedding minimalist models like this," he said.

Presence of a minimalist style wedding decorations not because according to current fashion trends are. Of course the choice of wedding decor is minimalist yet modern, bridal clothing choices were followed. Generally, mdel kebaya or penagntin European clothes, a solid match the wedding decorations. "As for the other models, visitors can choose the catalogs that have been available," Asmah Hj light, familiar calls.

Promo Wedding Exhibition 2009, which was held event promo Rapak Plaza followed the bridal makeup specialists are experienced and reliable enough in the field. According to organizers, this event will be held until 15 October. Through this event also confirmed guests, especially the bride and groom have more inspiration and reference to the customs and the concept of a wedding that will be used. In addition, the event which for the first time held in Rapak Plaza also offers many interesting options also labeled the price affordable for all circles

KERIS

Keris is a typical Indonesian stabbing weapon. Based on ancient documents, the keris in preliminary form has been used since the 9th century. Strong likelihood that the keris has been used before that time. Indonesian Culture Minister Jero Wacik has brought the keris to UNESCO and requested assurance that this is the cultural heritage of Indonesia.

The use of the keris itself scattered in clumps community Malays. At present, the keris commonly known in the area of Indonesia (especially in the areas of Java, Madura, Bali / Lombok, Sumatra, part of Borneo, and some of Sulawesi), Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, and Philippines (particularly in the Mindanao region). In Mindanao, the form of weapon which is also called the keris is not much resemblance but also a stabbing weapon.

Keris has a variety of forms, for example, there is a winding blade (berbilang always odd) and some are straight bladed. Javanese people assume different forms have different effects esoteri.

Besides being used as a weapon, the keris is also often considered to have supernatural powers. This weapon is often mentioned in many traditional legends, such as the keris Mpu Gandring in legend of Ken Arok and Ken Dedes.

The procedure to use different kris in each region. In areas such as Javanese and Sundanese, the keris is placed in the back of the waist in peacetime but is placed in front in the war. Meanwhile, in Sumatra, Borneo, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines, the keris was placed in front.

Kris addition, there are a number of other stabbing weapons in the archipelago region, such as Rencong from Aceh, Badik from Sulawesi and West Java cleaver. Keris distinguished from other stabbing weapons primarily from the blade. Keris is not made from a single metal casted but a mixture of various metal layers. As a result of this manufacturing technique, the keris has a specificity of fame on the blade.

"BREAKING THE ICE" IN BRITAIN

Whai is the most difficult thing for an overseas student in Britain? many will say that it is "breaking the ice" with British people. Unlike Americans who are open and friendly, British are reserved. They are quiet people, don't like intruding on another person's personal space, and value privacy very much. They are not very 'generous' with their smiles . in Indonesia, friendliness is expressed by smile. you are always surronded by people who do not hesitate to give you big smiles . Yet, there are some topics that can almost guarantee success in opening a conversation with British people. One common topic is talking the weather. If you say, "it's freezing (very cold) outside." followed by "winter came too early this year," this usually elicit at least a smile from another person. You may hear, "what is the weather like in your country?" to which you can reply,"Always warm and sunny". The British are often envious of people who come from place with pleasant wether. When the sun does actually apear, people are tempted to stay outside. they use the fine wether as an excuse to abandon their work. "It's too nice to stay inside" is the typical explanation. Football (soccer) and Cricket are very popular in Britain and these are popular conversation topics. these are always planty of things to say about these sports concerning the teams, players, and matches. Reserved as they say seem, the British are very hospitable. when you buy them a drink, they will insist on playing for the next. Making a friend or friends among British people during the first week is usually imposible. You need time to understand what they are saying. They don't speak with standard pronunciation. While we, Indonesians and other foreigners have usually trained our ears (listening comprehension) to understend pronunciation.

TABLE MANNER

Here are a few helpful hints about American table manners.

Dos: 1. Always place your napkin on your lap.
2. Dinner cofersation is important in the U.S. you should take part in this conversation.

Don'ts: 1. Never put your napkin on the table during the meal.
2. Do not begin to eat until everyone is served.
3. Do not eat with your elbows on the table. It is very impolite to bend over your plate as you eat.
4. Never 'slurp' your soup. Americans are shocked by 'noise'.
5. Do not talk when your mouth is full.
6. Please that Americans do not use toothpicks at the table.

unfortunately, not all Americans have good table manners. Nevertheless, with good table manners, you will always culturally correct.

halloween

Many of the anciet peopleof europe marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter by celebreting a holiday in late autumn. the most important of these holidays that influence later halloween customs was samhain. A holiday observed by the ancient celts. A tribal people who inhabited most of western and central europe in the first millennium BC. among the celts, samhain marked the end of the year and the beginning of the next. It was the one of four celtic holidays linked to important transition in the anual cycle of season.
Samhain began at sundown on October 31 and extended inti the following day. According to the pagan religion, knows as Druidism, the spirits of those who had died in the preceding year roamed the earth on samhain evening. The celts sought to ward off these spirits with offerings of food and drink. bonfires at sacred hilltop stter and performed rituals. Often involving human and animal sacrifices. To honor druid deitses.
In Britain, romans blended local samhain customs with their own pagan harvest festifal honoring pamona, goddess of fruit trees. some schoolars suggested that the game of bobbing for applies derives from this roman association of the holiday with fruit.
In British folklore, small magical begins knows as fairies became associated with halloween himchief. The jack-o-lantern originally carved from a large turnip rather than a pumpkin, originated in medieval scotland. various methods of predicting the future, especially conserning matters of romance and marriage, were also prominent features of halloween throughout the British isles.
Between 15th and 17th centuries, Europe was seized by a hysterical fear of witches, leading to the persecution of thousands of innocent women. Witches were thought to ride flying brooms and to assume the form of black cats. These images of witches soon joined other European superstitions as symbols of halloween.