18/Dec
2007

about AMANJIWO RESORTS ” A Peaceful Resort in Central Java


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Amanjiwo (peaceful soul) opened in Central Java in 1997. With clear views to 8th century Borobudur, and drawing its design inspiration from this the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world, Amanjiwo specializes in cultural excursions and experience, highlighting the influential and long-standing artistic traditions of Central Java.
Amanjiwo (which means peaceful soul and opened in 1997) is fashioned out of limestone and takes its inspiration from the surrounding culture of Central Java. The resort is located within a natural amphitheatre with the limestone Menoreh Hills rising directly behind, the Kedu Plain in front and four volcanoes ” Sumbing, Sundoro, Merbabu and Merapi ” gracing the horizon. Amanjiwo looks out onto Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world. Indeed, Borobudur is carefully mirrored in the resorts design and central dome. The view runs arrow-straight through Amanjiwos entrance and the stone corridor that neatly cleaves the resort, up the steps to the soaring, bell-shaped rotunda, down to the Dining Room, on to the Terrace, past rice fields in an unwavering line to Borobudur itself. Several kampungs (small villages) are within walking distance.

Amanjiwo bed, originally uploaded by killermonkeys.

Amanjiwo is constructed from paras yogya ” the local limestone. Thirty-six suites radiate outward from the main building in two deep crescents. These are rimmed by high, limestone walls set off by spider lilies and morning glory. The walls blend into the stone walkways that link the suites to the main building and the Pool Club. At the far end of the resort, in a lush tranquil setting, is the Dalem Jiwo ” a large private suite with two separate bedrooms.

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Written by admin, posted on Tuesday, December 18th, 2007and is filed under Travel 
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2/Aug
2007

Seni Tari Dayak


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Ragam Tarian Dayak :

1. Tari Gantar
Tarian yang menggambarkan gerakan orang menanam padi. Tongkat menggambarkan kayu penumbuk sedangkan bambu serta biji-bijian didalamnya menggambarkan benih padi dan wadahnya. Tarian ini cukup terkenal dan sering disajikan dalam penyambutan tamu dan acara-acara lainnya.Tari ini tidak hanya dikenal oleh suku Dayak Tunjung namun juga dikenal oleh suku Dayak Benuaq. Tarian ini dapat dibagi dalam tiga versi yaitu tari Gantar Rayatn, Gantar Busai dan Gantar Senak/Gantar Kusak.

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Written by admin, posted on Thursday, August 2nd, 2007and is filed under Cultures 
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