Tag Archives: Java
A Guide to Borobudur Posted by sasha on Apr 7, 2015
Located in Central Java, Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. It remains an important pilgrimage site and is one of the most popular places to visit in all of Indonesia. Here’s a rough guide to this incredible temple to give you some background info before you visit: History Built in the…
Ramayana Ballet Video (2/2) Posted by sasha on Mar 25, 2015
Check out the second half of the Ramayana ballet highlights. An army of monkeys does battle with the evil king and his forces, with the monkey general even burning down the entire kingdom. Is there a happy ending? Find out by watching!
Ramayana Ballet Video (1/2) Posted by sasha on Mar 9, 2015
The Ramayana is one of two ancient Hindu epics, and you can see a ballet performance at the open-air theater near the Prambanan temple in Java. Learn the story and check out some highlights from this amazing cultural show.
The Indian Epic Ramayana in Indonesia Posted by sasha on Mar 3, 2015
When visiting the stunning temple of Prambanan, it’s best to plan your trip for the late afternoon – this way you not only avoid the most intense heat of the day, but also get to stick around for the incredible Ramayana ballet. Outside of the rainy season, the performance takes place in an open-air theater…
Prambanan Temple Video Tour Posted by sasha on Feb 24, 2015
Not far from Yogyakarta, you’ll find the amazing 9th century Hindu temple compound of Prambanan. Dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva (the Hindu Trinity), this ancient temple was given UNESCO status in 1991 and is one of the most popular attractions in Java.
Prambanan – Indonesia’s Largest Hindu Temple Posted by sasha on Feb 18, 2015
One of the highlights of traveling across Java is a visit to the 9th century Hindu temple compound of Prambanan. The largest Hindu temple in all of Indonesia and one of the biggest in SE Asia, this impressive structure was recognized as an outstanding religious complex when it was given UNESCO status in 1991. To…
The Kraton and Water Castle of Jogja Posted by sasha on Jan 20, 2015
Two of the most popular tourist attractions in Jogja are the Kraton and Taman Sari, also known as the “Water Castle.” Let’s take a closer look at these two historical Javanese sights. Kraton Completed in 1790, this grand palace complex still houses the Sultan of Yogyakarta and is used for important ceremonies. Since Indonesian independence…