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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.
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…