Pasar Kliwon,Kudus, Central Java

Kudus, Kliwon Market is the largest market in the Kudus City. It called Kliwon Market because first, this market is only open on kliwon only (Javanese calendar). But now because it was crowded and become the largest market in the Kudus city in Residence Pati even then the market is then open daily. 

Renovation market in a three-storey building after a fire in 1996 is a wholesale textile center and the largest convection Karisidenan a starch. Consisting of 2355 that 75% of his stall is a stall convection and textile wholesaler, in the most inexpensive admit at the level of starch Karisidenan perhaps even Central Java, 

Not a few traders from outside Java who took the merchandise in this Kliwon Market."As of Kalimantan, Madura, Maluku, particularly of those taking the goods here." 

With a turnover reaching 1.5 billion per day and absorb manpower About a 2800 people can donate funds POND Market to special areas of overall tax revenues of about 5.5 million per day. 

Besides the textile and garment wholesale center in this market we can also enjoy typical dishes to share sacred. From the holy soto, nasi pindang, lentog promontory until culinary drinks like ice dawet and so forth. 

In addition kliwon market is also a barometer of community economic development and the surrounding Holy. By looking at the least crowded market Kliwon we can see the economy in the Holy City and its surroundings. If the market is crowded means meaningful economic citizens around the sanctuary in general is relatively good. 

Dandangan Tradition from Kudus,Central Java,Indonesia

"Dandangan" is a tradition that has existed since the time of Wali Songo, or era of Raden Ja'far Shodiq or more in the know with Sunan Kudus.Pada those days each before Ramadan around the Holy Mosque or the Tower of Sunan gathered traders hawking wares.

Not only that, according to the figures and scholars dandangan origin of the tradition is not just a collection of street vendors to welcome the month of fasting saja.Ada true story dandangan origin of the tradition itself.

A long time ago around the year 450-the people gathered in front of the Tower of the Holy Mosque "Al Aqsa", which is now popularly known as Masjid "Tower"Holy, waiting for the early announcement of Sheikh Ramadan fasting Dja'far Sodiq (known as the Holy Sunan). After a fast initial decision was made by Kanjeng Sunan Kudus, then dipukullah drum at Mosque Minaret, "dang-dang-dang, " as it sounds. From the drum sound of that, the term dandangan born.

But as development Dandangan formerly known as drum percussion event, now transformed into a market should show malam.Banyak sidewalk merchants hawking all kinds dagangannya.Menurut the merchants, they do not just want to just make a profit from their merchandise, but would like to also get a blessing from Sunan Kudus.Ada story that once graced Dandangan join their sales results continue to rise thereafter.

Tangsi Ampek Waterfalls,solok,Sumatera,Indonesia

Tangsi AmpekWaterfalls consists of two levels. The first level has a height of 15 meters and the second with a high level of 10 meters, a distance of 5 meters from the first level waterfall. To reach this place, can be reached by four wheel drive or two wheel. The location is situated on the River Jorong waving, Nagari Lubuak Tower, District Sangir. From the district capital, Padang Aro distance no more than 5 km. From Padang, the distance is approximately 158 kilometers.

 Enjoy the natural beauty of South Solok regency in the range of cluster mountain chain, there would be enough in a single day. On the way from Padang to the South Solok, we will enjoy the beauty of the expanse of hillsides with a wide range of tropical forest plants. In addition to treat the views of verdant hills, along the road you can also find dozens of rivers flowing clear.

Ngejot Tradition from Bali,Indonesia

In Bali, ngejot means giving something (usually food) to others when we have a celebration or during certain holidays. Probably about the same as in other areas throughout Indonesia, in Bali there is also this ngejot tradition. Actually, the general nature of the Indonesia especially in Bali is helping and sharing, and this ngejot tradition is one of the real evidence. Ngejot tradition in Bali can be divided into two: ngejot when holidays and ngejot when someone has a celebration or perform a traditional ceremony / religion.

Ngejot when holidays such as Galungan, Brass and more usually more voluntary and adjust the situation and condition. That is what we have is what we give to others is usually neighbors and friends and relatives. Maybe because at that time almost everyone is celebrating the holidays, so it can be said is like exchanging gifts because usually ngejot each other.

In addition, in certain regions of multiple, non-Hindu religious communities also receive jotan (goods / food provided ngejot time), and vice versa when the feast of other people such as Idul Fitri, Christmas, Vesak and other Hindus also feel it .

Meanwhile, ngejot when conducting a traditional ceremony / religion like pawiwahan (marriage), mepandes / metatah (cutting teeth), nelu bulanin (three months), Odalan, otonan and others a little different. For a relatively large ceremonies such as weddings, cut tooth, three monthly, usually carried out more formal ngejot, jotan content is set in such a way, a list of people receiving jotan any, and who brought jotan also customary dress. Contents jotan usually a satay, rice (with a certain dose), Lawar, fruit and other. People who receive jotan usually per head of the family, ie neighbors, and relatives within a certain range. People who receive jotan this also means is invited to come to attend the ceremony.

As for religious ceremonies such as smaller otonan, Odalan in merajan alit (small family shrine) and other, more dynamic like ngejot ngejot during religious holidays. Not all holiday in Bali followed ngejot tradition, which certainly is a day of Galungan, Kuningan, Pagerwesi and others. While the holiday Nyepi, Saraswati, and several other rarely followed by ngejot tradition.

Baratan Tradition from Jepara,Java,Indonesia

For Muslims the 15th of Sha'ban or Ruwah is classified as a special day, because today is also known as Nisfu Sha'ban has its own meaning related to the replacement notebooks are good or bad deeds. Therefore certain diderah like Jepara example, there is a tradition preserved till now associated with the commemoration known as the westerlies. Lanterns made of colorful paper with a candle and lamp battery is characteristic of a crowd of these westerlies. Therefore, if the season arrives diseputaran Kalinyamatan westerlies centered around the junction Purwogondo many traders who peddle wares annual lantern alongroad and make its own crowd in this area . Besides lanterns line with the development of the era, other unique shapes such as cars, chicken-ayaman and many other forms also enliven the event this westerlies.

Indeed, the tradition of Sha'ban or westerlies Nisfu this for some residents of Jepara is the main long-awaited children associated with the tradition of pairs of lanterns in homes and also rally cars. Therefore a half months prior to the westerlies craftsman lanterns and cars began to produce "ubo rampe" These westerlies. In traditional markets seputaran Kalinyamatan to corner the market there must be a peddle Jepara lanterns and cars. This scene we can see in markets such as Mayong, Kalinyamatan, and also Pecangaan who became head toys to enliven the tradition of westerlies. Maybe in other areas besides Jepara also have events in other forms to enliven the night of Sha'ban Nisfu this.

Nage Village,NTT,Indonesia

Traditional Village in the Village Dhariwali nage, District Jerebu'u, Ngada defined as an object of cultural tourism since 1997.

Determination nage as an object of cultural tourism conducted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism through the Head of Archaeology which covers an area of Bali West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).

Because of the uniqueness and authenticity of culture that continues to be maintained and passed on from generation to generation, so the village is designated as a village megalith culture objects.