Jumat, 26 Agustus 2011

Museum Affandi


Affandi Museum is located at Jalan Adi Sucipto No. Laksda. 167, Kecamatan Depok, Sleman, DI Province Yogyakarta, Java Island, Indonesia.
Affandi Museum is the location of the west side of Gajah Wong River and is located right alongside a road that connects Laksda Adisucipto between the city of Yogyakarta to Solo in Central Java, since it is the way to Solo, then the Road Rear Adisucipto known as Jalan Solo.
Affandi Museum stands on an area of ​​3500 m² comprising of the museum itself and the building which was once the home Affandi.

Affandi Museum consists of four (4) galleries, namely:
Gallery I
Gallery I breadth of 314.6 m², was completed in 1962 and in 1974 was officially inaugurated by prof. Ida Bagus Mantra which at that time served as Director General of Culture.
Gallery I is used as a hall for performances of works of Affandi's very artistic. The painting is in the gallery, consists of sketches painting, painting with watercolors, pastels, oil paint on canvas, and some reproductive outcomes.
In this gallery will be shown to visitors how Affandi adept at using multiple media canvas and visitors can also discern how to paint with different tools and media.
In this gallery there are also cars Colt Gallant 1976 which has been modified resembles the shape of fish and old-fashioned bicycle owned by Affandi.

Gallery II
In 1987, President Suharto's visit to the Museum Affandi and representing the Government of Indonesia to provide development assistance Gallery II, which covers 351.5 m².
On June 9, 1988, Gallery II, was inaugurated by the Minister of Education and Culture which was then chaired by prof. Dr. Fuad Hassan.
Gallery II is used as a show containing works of Affandi, Kartika Affandi's paintings work (Affandi's daughter) along with other famous painters. The gallery consists of two floors, to the lower floor contains most of the paintings are abstract, while the upper floor is dominated by paintings are realistic ones.

Gallery III
Gallery III was completed in 1999 by Affandi Foundation. In May 2000, Gallery III was inaugurated by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X.
Gallery III was established to fulfill the last request Affandi, who want to have enough place to store the results of his work and the work of other painters who became famous for her collection.
The gallery consists of three floors, each floor has a utility as follows:
First floor, used for the temporary exhibitions of local and foreign painters. In addition, the first floor is also used for children's painting studio, dubbed Studio Gajah Wong's name. In this workshop the children learn to express their creativity through painting.
Second floor, used as a place of restoration.
Basement Floor (Lt. Underground), used to store a variety of other paintings.
If you want to see from a height, adjacent to the gallery there is a tower, from the top of the tower visitors can see the highway, Gajah Wong river and the area around the museum.

Gallery IV
Gallery IV is used as a place to exhibit the paintings of Affandi family works, including pieces Didit (Affandi's grandson).

Brief of The Great Painters Affandi
"Painting is a blessing," he said Affandi.
Affandi was born in 1907 in Cirebon, West Java. His father named R. Koesoema, who worked at the sugar factory in Ciledug as an orderly progression.
Affandi was educated past high school (AMS-B) in Jakarta. In 1933, Affandi was married to Maryati, a girl born in Bogor. From his marriage, the Affandi and Maryati blessed with a daughter named Kartika. Kartika later known to inherit his father's talent as a painter.

In 1949, Affandi Grant received from Government of India and lived for two years in India. In India, Affandi painted activities and exhibitions held in major cities until 1951. After that, Affandi held a traveling exhibition to countries in Europe, including London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Rome and Paris.
Affandi had three consecutive times designated by the Government of Indonesia to represent Indonesia in the International Exhibition (Biennale Exhibition), namely in Brazil in 1952, in Venice Italy in 1954, and in Sao Paulo in 1956.
In Venice (Italy), Affandi won the prize.
Affandi frequent painting exhibitions across the world so that the results of his work known to the world. Through his work, Affandi received numerous awards in Asia and Europe, among them:
- Doctor Honoris Causa degree from the National University of Singapore in 1977.
- Dag Hammarskjoeld Peace Prize The Prize of Italy in 1977.
- Bintang Maha Main Services of the Government of Indonesia in 1978.

After so many years Affandi dedicated his whole life to art, on May 23, 1990 painter Affandi the Great dies and is buried in the museum complex, adjacent to the tomb of his wife, Maryati.
After his departure, the museum is managed by the Foundation Affandi to date.
The late Affandi is a legendary painter from Indonesia, whose name and his work is well known to all over the world.

Attractiveness Of Museums
As part of a complex of museums, homes Affandi and family has a roof-shaped banana leaf, the same as the previous galleries.
The house was built with the concept, the main stage with poles made of concrete and other wooden poles. The roof shingles are made of materials that shaped banana leaf midrib and the building is curved. The upper floor houses used for private rooms Affandi, while downstairs the house, now used as a cafe Attic, where sales of food and drinks for the visitors,
Form of the terraced soil surface to inspire Affandi to make building design and a unique environment, creating an integrated environment that is very unique, designed by Affandi himself.

Activities in Museum Affandi
Affandi Museum other than as a museum exhibit of paintings by Affandi, also used for the activities which are associated with the activity of painting and exhibitions. Some activities that regularly take place at the Affandi Museum is:
- Painting Exhibition Tonny Holsbergen (every February)
- Commemorating the late Affandi (each dated May 23)
- Exhibition Sorrandu (every June to July)
- Solo Exhibition Kartika Affandi (every November)

Affandi Museum Support Facility
Available: the library, the tower view, the stage house, cart, gallery performances (indoor and outdoor), guides (guide), performance space, meeting rooms, cafe Attic, Studio Gajah Wong, praying, souvenir shops, swimming pools and toilets.

Schedule visits to the Museum Affandi
Monday s / d Friday, the museum is open starting at: 09.00 am - 16.00 pm
On Sunday, the museum is open starting at: 09.00 am - 13.00 pm
National Holidays, museums Close (unless already done to the reservations manager of the museum).

Kamis, 25 Agustus 2011

Tanjung Benoa Beach


Tanjung Benoa Tanjung Benoa is located in the district, Badung regency, Bali, Bali Island, Indonesia.
Tanjung Benoa Beach is one of the beaches are quite famous on the island of Bali, with a wide range of water attractions have made the Tanjung Benoa Beach is known as a center for water tourism. Every year many tourists who come to this beach for vacation purposes, either with friends or with family. Tanjung Benoa Beach is the perfect place for family holidays.
Many beach activities you can do this, such as relaxing with friends or family, sunbathe, stroll along the beach, swimming and others.
Tanjung Benoa Beach has a sloping beach, white sand and sea waves tend to be quiet so less suitable for surfing,
To reach the area of ​​Tanjung Benoa, tourists can use private vehicles, rental vehicles or by using the tourist buses. The distance from Denpasar City about 11 km from Kuta area and is about 7 km from Ngurah Rai Airport is about 5 km. In the area of ​​Tanjung Benoa available facilities for tourists such as five-star hotels, villas, restaurants and many others.

Some Interesting Tourism In The Air And Sea Beach Tanjung Benoa
Parasailing
Parasailing is a game by using a parachute umbrella, umbrella on the air with a parachute pulled by a speed boat and tourists will feel as if like he was skydiving.

Flying Fish
Flying Fish is a kind of rubber boat designed in such a way. Flying Fish will be on the air with speed boat pulled by a high-speed and will fly over the water as high as 2 meters or more, depending on the wind speed at the time, just like a game of kite.

Jetski
Jetski is a vessel that is small and shaped like a motorcycle.

Water Skiing
Water Skiing is a game that looks like skiing on snow, that is by using two boards mounted on each foot. Water Skiing is sliding with pulled by speed boat.

Wake Board
Wake Board is a game similar water sports such as Skateboarding, is by using a sled, which will glide pulled by speed boat.

Snorkeling
Snorkeling is an activity of swimming on the surface of the water while looking at the scenery under the sea by using goggles and a snorkel (a kind of pipe to breathe). Additional equipment for snorkeling is frog legs (swimfin) and wetsuit (a kind of tight rubber suit). With this snorkeling tourists can see the sights under the sea, such as coral reefs and ornamental fish.

Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving is a diving tour. In the sea, tourists will be able to see the coral reefs are very beautiful and ornamental fish are berwarni colorful.

Banana Boat
Banana Boat is a kind of long-shaped raft. Banana Boat is pulled by speed boat to get around the beach. Interestingly, tourists are sometimes asked to deliberately pushed into the water by tilting the Banana Boat.

Rolling Donut
Rolling Donut is a sort of game by using a float that looks round like donuts and tourists sit in it. Rolling Donut is pulled by speed boat.

Glass Bottom Boat + Turtle Island
Glass Bottom Boat is a tourist trip boat ride. This tour boat on the floor of the boat mounted translucent glass that is wide enough, the glass is translucent tourists can see the bottom of the shallow sea. Towing there are hundreds of fish are colorful and there are beautiful coral reefs.
With the boat tour, traveling next to Turtle Island (Turtle Island) to see the turtle breeding animals. Turtle Island is a place to propagate a variety of turtle species are endangered.

Sea Walker
Sea Walker is a recreational walking on the sea floor using a water-resistant helmets and equipped with oxygen for breathing. Towing at a depth of about 7 meters, tourists will see coral reefs and the fish are beautiful and colorful.

Rabu, 24 Agustus 2011

Angel Island


Angel Island is located in Village Java Fortunately, Southern District Thousand Islands, Thousand Islands District Administration, North Jakarta, Indonesia.
Angel Island is one of the islands located in the Thousand Islands tourist area which was developed as a marine. Thousand Islands is composed of many islands, such as Onrust Island, Paradise Island (Pulau Nirwana / Island Cipir), Kelor Island, Pulau Ayer, Mosquito Island, Pulau Damar, Lucky Island Java Island, Lancang Island, Male, Hair Island, Bird Island , Pulau Jong, Scout Island and many other islands.
Angel Island can be used as a place for a holiday destination, as a place for relaxing and refreshing. Angel Island located not too far from Jakarta, making it easier for tourists who want to vacation in Angel Island in just one day, then the afternoon went back to Jakarta.

The Activity Guide On Angel Island
At Angel Island, tourists can perform such activities around the island on foot or rented bicycle while visiting the historical sites of Fort Martello or see dolphins.
Other activities such as conducting outbound, jogging, playing ATV, boat excursions, banana boat, jet sky, canoe, swimming, fishing on the beach, relax on beaches and in the afternoon when the tourists can see the sunset (sunset).
There is also support facilities, such as the billiard hall, volleyball court, basketball court, park, musala, jogging track, gift shop, cottages, floating cottages, bungalows, gazebos, gazebo on the beach, restaurants.

From Angel Island, tourists can also cross over to visit the other islands by renting a boat, such as visiting the island of Onrust, Paradise Island (Pulau Nirwana / Cipir Island) and Pulau Kelor that have historical value in the past. These islands in his time been used by the Government of the VOC as a bulwark to keep the Jakarta and also as a place to berlabuhnya ship before heading to Jakarta.

A few About Fort Martello On Angel Island
Martello fort are the remains of the fort by the Dutch in 1786, the state of the building is damaged. The building is on its time to function as watchtowers and forts.
Martello fort round diameter 23 meters, 2.5 meters thick walls, building height of 6 meters, the fort made of red bricks on the wall and there are holes in the window. This fort has a ground floor room as much as 7 are separated by brick walls and one of the room serves as a place to store ammunition. Uniquely, in the middle of the building is still there is a circular wall that serves as a place for storage of clean water, clean water is used for drinking and cooking water for the soldiers on duty.

It is interesting in Angel Island
Angel Island in more than 60 percent of its territory consists of rare plants, such as a tree of peace (baringtonia exelsa), tree sentigi (pempis acidula), ebony tree (Diospyros maritama), billowing trees, glodokan trees, some fruit trees and mangrove forests preserved and maintained.
There is also a lizard communities (veranus salvator) free-living with a population of about 100 individuals and protected. On this island community also lives Scaly-breasted falcon (halias indus). Scaly-breasted falcon bird species including the endangered and protected.

Jump to Angel Island
To go to Angel Island can depart from Marina Ancol Pier by speedboat which has been provided by the manager of Angel Island Tour. The trip from Marina Ancol Pier to Angel Island takes about 25 minutes, distance ± 14 km. Speedboat most departures on Saturdays, while for a typical day departures speedboat only twice.

Selasa, 23 Agustus 2011

The Elephant Village


Kampung Gajah is a culinary tour, located at Jalan Sergeant Bajuri km 3.8 Lembang, Bandung, West Java, Java Island, Indonesia.
Kampung Gajah stands on 58 hectares of land and has had a development permit to 200 ha, is above the altitude of 900 meters above sea level, has a quite beautiful natural scenery and the air cool and fresh, this place is very suitable to serve as a tourist with family . From Kampung Gajah, visitors can see the beauty of Bandung from the heights.
Kampung Gajah is a restaurant which is in konsepkan like a playground.
To add to the attraction of this place, then disediakanlah various games facilities which can be used by adults and children, as children play, eco Segway ride, body cycle, buggy, horse and wagon, ATV.
There is also a special game for children, such as Teletubbies, mini atv, big children playstructures, swing & swing, a mini flying fox, monkey bars, bicyle track, garden shelters, beca and mini trampoline.
There is also an environmentally friendly Smart cars and can be rented, with 439 Meter SkyRider Parallel Adventure The flying SkyRider which can be flown side by side or alone to enjoy the views of the city of Bandung and its mountains.

Variety of foods from Indonesia are available here, such as batagor, dumplings, grilled sausage, fried sausage, oxtail soup, steak, ribs roasted chilies, grilled ribs and other soya.
Food from Asia, such as Dori Fish Thai Mango, Singapore Fried Rice, Malaysian Beef Curry.
There are also European food, such as Calypso shrimp salad, salad nicoise, hungarian beef goulash soup, baked macaroni, fried potato skins, zuppa zuppa, poached salmon in white wine soup, steak, pasta and so on.

From Bandung Go to Kampung Gajah
From Bandung, grab a fork in the Terminal Plumbing lane to the left, then there will be a big billboard that will lead visitors to this place. From Terminal Plumbing is only 3.8 km.
Elephant village located in West Jakarta, on Jl Sergeant Bajuri miles 3.8 (formerly named Century Hills), its location is still the direction of the Leaf Village, Sapulidi, home strawberries and The Peak.

Senin, 22 Agustus 2011

Alam Indah Beach


Pantai Alam Indah is situated on the shores of the Sea of ​​Java, Tegal, Tegal regency, Central Java Province, Java Island, Indonesia.
Tegal has a maritime tourism namely Pantai Indah Alam (PAI). Pantai Indah Alam is a place of recreation for the citizens of Tegal municipality and surrounding areas. Every Eid, Pantai Indah Alam always crowded crowded with visitors who come from different places.
On September 4, 1978, Beautiful Nature Coast Tourism was inaugurated by the Mayor of Tegal Regional Level II, namely Mr. Sardjoe. PAI, the next stage of development, the extent of increase to 21 hectares.
Alam Indah beach is a beach area in concept will serve as an integrated tourism area.
In accordance with a development plan that has been arranged in the Master Plan Alam Indah Beach area, support facilities that will complement, such as
Gate, PAI Management Building, Main Parking, Gift shop, science and technology zone, the Museum of oceanography, Active Play Zone, Zone Play Sand, Swimming Pool, Water Games Arena, Zone Camp, Field Cultural Art, Garden, Cottage Holidays, mosques, hotels, Commercial, Hospitality, Restaurant Open.

Tourism Facilities What's In the PAI
Until now, available facilities for tourism, such as multi-functional recreational park, stage entertainment, the Pavilion of Tourism, Maritime Monument, Park turtles, Swimming Pool, Waterboom, Mosque, Gazebo, Cafes, Restaurants, Restaurant floating, Gift Shop, Parking Land .
In addition to recreation, here there are also activities such as exercise for the elderly, activities of sports associations, dangdut music performances and so on.

Location Alam Indah Beach
Alam Indah Beach tourism region at the edge of the Java Sea, not far from the central city of Tegal, precisely located about 500 meters north of Jalan Yos Sudarso Tegal.

About the Marine Monument
Marine Monument was built on an area of ​​± 12,000 square meters, located about 20 meters after the entrance of Alam Indah Beach tourist area.
Marine Monument in the city of Tegal, on December 20, 2008 inaugurated by the Chief of Naval Staff (KSAL) ie Admiral Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno.
Marine Monument has a main building at its center that is used as exhibition space. In the parent room is displayed a number of major weapons systems tools (defense equipment) are not used anymore, such as aircraft Nomad N-22, BRDM Pintam combat vehicles, combat vehicles tank PT 76, MK 44 torpedo, gunnery land, mine horn, bouyance, navigation lights, anchor and chain. All of these tools is a contribution from the Navy.
The existence of the monument is expected to restore the soul of the marine community spirit Tegal Tegal is because the maritime area and also became the forerunner to the establishment of the Navy Marine Corps, on November 15, 1945, under the name Corps Mariniers. Dated 15 November 1945 and then set as the birthday of the Marine Corps.

Minggu, 21 Agustus 2011

Selecta Outdoor Recreation


Selecta recreational park located in Batu, Malang, East Java Province, Java Island, Indonesia Country.
Selecta recreational park has a height of 1150 meters above sea level, air temperature ranged between 15 ° C to 25 ° C with chilled water ranges from 18 ° C.
Recreational parks are located in Stone Town, about 30 miles west of Malang city center and adjacent to the Mount and the Mount Anjasmoro Arjuno. Selecta recreation park is a wonderful place, clean, comfortable, cool and cold valve and a suitable place for relaxing with family. The park is neat, overgrown by huge trees and shady and fragrant plant colorful flowers that adorn the park.

About the Selecta
In 1930 there stood a tourist and resort of choice for Dutch nationals when they are in Indonesia, where tourism and the resort is named Selecta derived from the word Selectie, which means it is requested. Selecta tourist spot was founded by Ruyter de Wildt, a Dutch citizen.
When Indonesia became independent, in the early independence period, Selecta is a tourist and resort of choice for all levels of Indonesian society.
At present, Selecta Recreational Park has developed itself into a recreational park with full facilities and remains a choice destination for tourists both domestic and international tourists.

Selecta Facilities
Recreational parks have facilities such as Hotel Selecta Selecta (facilities 60 rooms, hall with a capacity of 600 people), an extensive flower gardens and beautiful swimming pools with fresh mountain water and clear, children's playground, swimming boat (canoe, water bike), arena riding, jogging arena, where out bond, a large aquarium with a variety of freshwater fish, the unique Lion Caves, Restaurant Selecta, traditional and modern food court outlets, mosques, Selecta Travel Market (supply: souvenirs, decorative plants, snacks Stone , fruits, pets), wide parking area.

Towards Selecta
Selecta Recreation Park is within ± 1 hour from the city of Malang and Surabaya city takes about 2 hours drive.

Sabtu, 20 Agustus 2011

Baturaden


Baturaden located in Banyumas, Central Java Province, Java Island, Indonesia Country.
Baturaden is a tourist area cool and cold valve, located north of the capital city of Purwokerto Banyumas, exactly dilereng south of Mount Slamet. Baturaden can be reached by private vehicle or public transportation such as public transportation or taxi, the distance of Navan town about 20 miles.
Baturaden region tend to air is very cold at night, visitors are advised to bring equipment to protect themselves from cold air, such as jackets, sweaters and so on.
To meet the needs of many visitors who come to travel here, then the region is a lot of standing accommodation such as hotels and villas. Many tourists who come here on Sundays and national holidays. Baturaden is a pleasant place for recreation with family.

Some Tourist Attractions in the Area Baturaden
Shower Telu
Hot water coming out of the shower is sulfur-containing efficacious to address various skin diseases and bone. Tourists can enjoy the benefits of warm water and shower 3 (Barbadensis) this. This fountain is located next to the shower Pitu.

Shower Pitu
Shower Pitu tourist area has natural beauty and forest as a place for recreation. Shower tourist area 7 (Pitu) is located about 2.5 km from lokawisata Baturaden and is located next to the upper shower Telu.

Silent Lake
Silent Lake is a beautiful lake and the cold water. Recreation area is located about 3 miles east lokawisata Baturaden.

Goa Sarabada
In Goa there are rocks Sarabada stunning golden color, and visitors can enjoy the freshness of warm and cold water in this cave.

Curug Cipendok
Cipendok waterfall waterfall is a tourist attraction, this waterfall has a height of about 92 meters and is surrounded by forests and beautiful natural scenery.

Curug Ceheng
Ceheng waterfall waterfall is a tourist attraction, unique attractions disekitat many flying animals cross beam.

Baths rotten time
Bath time is rotten Dutch heritage tourism, tourists here can cure skin diseases and bone with a bath here while enjoying the beauty of its surroundings.

Campgrounds
Camping is a camping ground which is often used by nature lovers and lovers of activities out bond.

Taman Widya Mandala Kaloka
Widya Mandala Kaloka Park is a zoo as a place of recreation, as well as a place of educational tours.
This park has a collection of animals from various countries, such as from Asia, Australia and the Netherlands. Collections, among other animals such as elephants, monkeys, Paradise, New Guinea Crocodile, Iguana, Orang Utan, Deer, Goat foot three, five foot Cow, Beruk (Buing), Pearl Chicken, Chicken Kate, Scaly-breasted Falcon, Kaswari and so on.

Museum BRI
Museum BRI is the only museum in the Indonesian banking in Navan Town.
In 1895, Bank Rakyat Indonesia founded by Raden Aria Wirjaatmadja with the name De Purwokertche Hulp en Spaarbank der Inlandche Bestuurs Ambtenaren.

Culinary Tours
Besides enjoying the natural attractions, tourists can also enjoy typical cuisine Navan, like Mendoan, Chips, Gudeg Navan, Dage, Gethuk Sokaraja, Serabi and others.