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Paris Van Java, It's Bandung !

Do you know this place ?

Let's walk to Java Island, the most populous island in the world. Bandung, capital city of West Java Province,a lot of things that you can find here.

First, Shopping centers. In my opinion, Bandung including three cities in Indonesia as the best shopping place. In here, you can spend a lot of relatively inexpensive prices. But, one of the teen's favorite shopping spots is PVJ-Mall or Paris Van Java Mall.

This mall was opened in 2006 and designed with the natural feel of the open air concept and the view of the pigeons were flying. In addition, the concept of the building relative to resemble the concept of Europe building. Therefore, Bandung also dubbed as Paris Van Java city because its design is similiar to the building of Europe in ancient times.

PVJ-Mall is not the only shopping center in Bandung city, there is also the Cihampelas Walk here. Ciwalk (the other name of Cihampelas Walk). This mall was opened in 2004. The concept of this place like in PVJ Mall that resemble the concept of Europe building. There's no more iformation that i can give about Ciwalk, Maybe you could find out of this picture.

And How about this picture ?

i will tell you about this place next time..

Pict Source :

http://ayunurfitriarahmi.blogspot.com/2011/01/mall-of-bandung.html

http://www.bandungtourism.com/tododet.php?q=Paris%20Van%20Java

http://angkringanvanjava.blogspot.com/2010/12/tempat-belanja-favorit-di-bandung.html

http://learning-engla.blogspot.com/2011/11/cihampelas-walk.html

http://www.cihampelaswalk.com/
http://alampriangan.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/kawah-putih/

Nasi Goreng, National Dish of Indonesia

do you know the following foods? yea, this is fried rice...

Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng in Bahasa Indonesia) is a typical indonesian dish, which is very simple. This food is fried rice and mixed with a little cooking oil, kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), garlic, pepper, a little chili, sometimes pieces of meat, egg or chicken.

Nasi goreng has been called the national dish of Indonesia, because nasi goreng is a food that can be enjoyed by all Indonesian people. In, Indonesia, you can find nasi goreng anywhere and anytime with different price, depending on where you buy it. You can find it from the roadside, wagon itinerant peddler, even a famous restaurant. If you dont have the money to buy it, you can just make it at home.

Nasi Goreng Seller

In 2011 an online poll by 35,000 people held by CNN International chose Nasi Goreng as the number two of their "World's 50 Most Delicious Foods" list after rendang

Pict Source :
http://steven-apen.blogspot.com/2012/10/kisah-sepiring-nasi-goreng.html
http://wisatakuliner-makan.blogspot.com/2011/12/sejarah-nasi-goreng.html
http://muhammadainulyaqin14.blogspot.com/2012/10/nasi-goreng.html
http://www.lezat.com/resep-masakan-lezat/resep-nasi-goreng-nugget-Resep-Masakan-Lezat-Makanan-Lezat-Resep-Kue-Lezat-Restoran-Lezat-Tempat-Makan-Lezat-Kuliner-Lezat.html

Bika Ambon !!

Bika Ambon is a kind of cake from Indonesia. Made from ingredients such as sago flour, sugar, coconut milk, eggs and tapioca.

According to this name, the Indonesian people will surely answer this cake comes from Ambon City, Maluku Province. But, uniquely these foods turned out to come from Medan, North Sumatera. This is because at the first time, the sellers of Bika Ambon mostly found in Ambon Streets of Medan cities.

Bika Ambon is a modification of the traditional Malay cakes coupled with new materials to create a cavity on Bika Ambon. Taste of Bika Ambon is very tasty and sweet, it also coupled with new flavors such as pandan, cheese, chocolate and more.

Bika Ambon Green Tea

In Netherlands, you can find Bika Ambon at around 8,5 euro, but in Medan city you will get it only for Rp. 60.000,00 (1 euro = Rp. 13.000)

One Again, usually Bika Ambon generally can last for 3-4 days, after which this cake can be hardened.

Pict Source :
http://goexperience.gonla.com/2012/09/17/medan-surga-para-pecinta-kuliner/
http://fooduntilldie.blogspot.com/
http://hesti-myworkofart.blogspot.com/2010/10/bika-ambon.html
http://ynthee-lovescookingverymuch.blogspot.com/2011/05/bika-ambon-durian.html
http://kitchentigress.blogspot.com/2012/09/kuih-bingka-ambon-video.html
http://tarts-and-pies.blogspot.com/2011/02/today-i-was-privileged-to-receive.html

Sikuai Island, Excotic Island in West Sumatera

When you visit West Sumatra and wanted to experience natural beauty, visit this island. The island is named Sikuai which can be reached from Padang City on 20-40 minutes.When it came, you'd be surprised to see the beauty of this island. When you arrive, you'd be surprised to see the beauty of this island. The island of roughly 40 ha are comfortable and clean.

Many activities that you can do here, ranging from swimming, diving, snorkeling, banana boat, jetski or seawalker with down the beach to collect unique shells.

Here you can also enjoy the beauty of the island by cycling.

Pict Source :
https://picasaweb.google.com/102589312174864357082/SikuaiBeach

Saman Dance, Indonesia Culture has been Known in The Whole World

Indonesia has a lot of culture that spread out from the tip of Sumatera (Nangroe Aceh Darussalam Province) until the tip of New Guinea (Papua Province). If you watch the show of International Art and Culture that followed by Indonesia, usually you will see the Saman Dance as one of this country's culture. This dance is one of the traditional dances that are exist in Indonesia originating from Nangroe Aceh Darussalam Province and also has often performed at the International pageant.

Saman dance is a dance from the gayo ethnic (one of the ethnic in Aceh) which is displayed on the celebration of important traditional event in Aceh. This dance is more often performed at religious ceremonies such as celebrating the birth of the prophet and others.

This dance has significance as one of the media message of islam, in addition this dance also reflects education, manners, religion, cohesiveness, togetherness. This dance is usually accompanied by the strains of poetry, music and the song combined with handclap, pats on chest or thigh.

This video shows the dance saman (at minute 0:02 to 5:15) in celebration of the Indonesian national awakening day -100

Polesian Summer with Folklore 2010 - Поліське літо з фольклором 2010

This dance movement is harmonious. Usually this dance is played by 10 - 17 dancers dressed in bright colors. This dance was played by a sitting position.

Reference :
http://www.indonesia.travel/id/destination/494/banda-aceh/article/42/aceh-s-best-the-saman-dance

Pict Source :
http://iyohaa.blogspot.com/2011/01/tari-saman-tari-tradisional-aceh.html
http://iovindonesiayouth.blogspot.com/
http://galeryphotomulyadi.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/316/tari-2/
http://bebibluu.blogspot.com/2011/01/asal-usul-tarian-saman-yang-unik.html

Travelling to Bukittinggi Part 2

Let's go back to Bukittinggi, but to a different place. After a visit to the historic building, now is the time for us to go shopping.... :) So, prepare your wallet.

In Bukittinggi there are 3 famous traditional market, Pasar Atas, Pasar Bawah and Pasar Aur Kuning. This place is economic center of Bukittinggi. If you visit this market, you will be happy and feel comfortable. In additio, the third of this markets is very close to the downtown area.

So, what can you buy here ?

Rumah Gadang Miniature

Many Minangkabau Knick Knacks

So, many Minangkabau knick knacks here (Minangkabau is ethnic western sumateran society) like Rumah Gadang miniature, Jam Gadang miniature, embroidered clothing typical minangkabau, and many others.

Rangkiang Miniature

Sandals

To get these items, you'll not need to pay expensive. Besides that, you can also visit the place of manufacture directly by asking the dealer.

Pict Sources :
http://www.antarafoto.com/bisnis/v1340017201/miniatur-rumah-gadang
http://uniqueminangshop.blogspot.com/2010/01/miniatur-rumah-gadang.html
http://mangtrithuc.net/game/20409-Jual-All-abaout-minangkabau-:-Produk-pilihan-sumatera-barat.html
http://bjorngrotting.photoshelter.com/image/I0000DhhA1jRcmmw

Es Campur, Favorite Dessert in Indonesia

Let's discuss about the Indonesian traditional food again. After yesterday discussing about Klepon and Pisang Goreng, now we discuss about the refreshing drinks. Es Campur (Indonesian for "mixed ice") is a drink made from a mixture of ingredients that are mixed with sweet syrup. In Indonesia, Es Campur is liked by a lot of people in the month of Ramadhan as iftar drinks. But sometimes, the drink is also often used as a dessert in big events.

Where you can find it ? In the whole are of Indonesia, you will find ice mixed with ease. Ranging from traditional markets, even the restaurant was mostly aslso provides Es Campur as flagship menu.

Es Campur

Es Campur maker in Indonesia was relatively, depending on the region of origin and taste. If you want to make this ice is very easy. Only by combining several ingredients in one plate of shaved ice,shredded coconut flesh, diced bread, kolang-kaling (Arenga pinata fruit), cendol (green worm-like jelly), agar jelly, avocado, jackfruit, selasih (basil seeds), cassava tapai, liquid sugar or cocopandan syrup and condensed milk.