pottery village Kasongan Yogyakarta

pottery village Kasongan Yogyakarta

  12:03    ABHISEKATOUR

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Kasongan is the name of a popular tourist destination in the district of Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Province which is famous for its pottery crafts . The craft of pottery produced by Kasongan generally in the form of jars with various motifs ( peacocks, dragons , roses and many others ) , pots of various sizes ( from small to shoulder the size of an adult ) , souvenirs , picture frames , wall hangings , furniture such as tables and chairs , table decorations, and vases. All of these come in unique shapes and different sizes. Also, you can find souvenirs such as becak or temple miniatures, human-like statues, ashtrays, and hand-fan.etc. 

jogjakarta driver ADIT - with Jane from Malaysia

But then developing varied products include artificial flowers from banana leaves , bamboo furnishings , mask  and many others . The result of such a craft good quality and have been exported to foreign countries such as Europe and America . Usually this village is visited by tourists visiting Yogyakarta . 

At the beginning of this ceramic has no style at all . But the dead horse legend inspired the craftsmen to create horse motif on many products , especially horses pottery or inclined conveyor complete with a basket that is placed on a horse , apart from the motive frog , rooster and elephant . One of the well-known ceramic ornaments are a pair of wedding statue sitting politely . This pair of statues known as "Loroblonyo" which was first created by the studio owned Loroblonyo Walujo pack . The statue was adopted from a pair of statues belonging to the Kraton bride 

pottery at Kasongan Village

pottery at Kasongan Village

pottery at Kasongan Village

pottery at Kasongan Village

pottery at Kasongan Village

pottery at Kasongan Village

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Borobudur Temple - How to build it ?

Borobudur Temple - How to build it ?

  00:43    ABHISEKATOUR

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Borobudur temple review. Borobudur was the magnificent world cultural heritage site. Temples including cultural building heritage. Cultural heritage does not belong to all nations, but that of the entire human race. Borobudur temple was must to see in semarang tours or yogyakarta tours. If you are coming from cruise we have long experiences to do semarang shore excursions for borobudur tour, see : CRUISE TOUR PACKAGES.
We extracted from various sources about the Borobudur to help you in understanding the work of Indonesian people that time, who already do understand management of construction and have very beautiful art. Come and visit Borobudur temple also hundred if not thousand other temples in Yogyakarta and surrounding areas (include in East Java).

borobudur temple

So, how to built Borobudur Temple in 9 Century ?

1. Shape of the building. The temple is a square-shaped footprint length +/- 123 m, width +/- 123 m, height +/- 42 m, wide 15.129 m2
2. The volume of primary material. The main material of this temple is high berporositas andesite with a specific gravity 1,6 - 2,0 t/m3. It is estimated there are 55,000 m3 of stone formers temple or approximately 2 million rock with rock sizes ranging from 25 x 10 x 15 cm. Weight per piece of rock about 7.5 to 10 kg.
3. Building construction. Borobudur is a pile of rocks placed on top of a mound at its core, so it is not a massive pile of rocks. Soil core also deliberately terraces steps and the top flattened to put the rock temple.
4. Each stone spliced ​​without using cement or adhesive. These stones are only connected by patterns and stacked.
5. All the stones taken from the river around the Borobudur Temple.
6. Borobudur temple is a building complex views of the parts are built. Consists of 10 levels which is square and level 1-6 the rest of the round. The temple walls are filled with pictures as much relief 1.460 panels. There are 505 statues that complement the temple.
7. Estimated implementation time period. No information is accurate. However, some sources say that Borobudur was built starting in 824 AD - 847 AD.
8. Construction of the temple is done gradually. Initially built storey apartment layout. It seems designed as a terraced pyramid. but later changed. As there is evidence that demolished apartment layout. The second stage Borobudur foundation widened, plus two square steps and one step directly circle given the huge main stupa. The third stage, the railroad circle with a large main stupa dismantled and removed and replaced three railroad circles. Stupas built on top of these steps with a large stupa in the centre.Fourth stage, there are minor changes, namely making relief and making changes to the ladder above the entrance arch.
9. One thing that is unique, it turns out that this temple has interesting architecture or structured format in mathematics. each bagain legs, body and head of the temple always has a ratio of 4 : 6 : 9. Stupa placements also has special meaning, plus the expected relief part berkatian with astronomy makes Borobudur is an interesting historical evidence for the observed.
10. Number of stupas in Arupadhatu level (not at the summit stupa count) are: 32, 24, 26, which has a regular comparison, ie 4 : 3 : 2, and everything is divisible by 8. Height stupa at three levels of TSB. Are: 1.9 m, 1.8 m, respectively different only 10 cm. So is the diameter of the stupas, having the same exact size as well with the high: 1.9 m, 1.8 m, 1.7 m.
11. Some numbers in Borobudur, when added together the numbers will end up being number 1 again. Alleged that it was made ​​so that could be interpreted: the number 1 symbolizes the One the Adhi Buddha. Number of levels of Borobudur was 10, the numbers in the 10 when added together result: 1 + 0 = 1. Arupadhatu number of stupas in which there are no idols: 32 + 24 + 16 + 1 = 73, number 73 when added together result: as above 10 and 1 + 0 = 10. Number of statues in Borobudur total of 505 pieces. When the numbers in it are summed, the result is 5 + 0 + 5 = 10 and also as above 1 + 0 = 1.
12. stone temple size is approximately 25 x 10 x 15 cm with a weight of rock types is 1.6 to 2 ton/m3, this means the weight per piece of rock just about maximum 7.5 kg (for 2 t/m3 density). Pieces of stone was very mild. For such a heavy rock, it does not need any technology. The problem that may arise is slanted terrain that must be taken. Sloping terrain physics make the load seems to be heavier. This is due to the decomposition of force causes no horizontal load parallel slope that must be borne. But with the fact that the weight per piece of stone is only 7.5 kg, it issues a sloping terrain terraces (beundak) the steps do not matter. The conclusion is the process of transporting the stone pieces are simple and do not need any technology.
13. Source material is taken from the river rocks around the temple. This means that the distance between the quarry and the site is very close. Although the number reached 2.000.000 pieces, but each piece of stone material severity and proximity of transport, this means the transport process can be done easily without the need for specific technologies.
14. The temple was built in the time period long enough. Some say 23 years some say 92 years. If the fastest assume 23 years. Let us count the stone mounting about productivity. If the land preparation and early material was 2 years old, then the installation of the stone age is 21 years or 7.665 days. There are 2 million pieces of stone. Productivity stone installation is 2.000.000/7.665 = 261 stones / day. This feels very little productivity. Do not need any way to produce the small productivity. Moreover, using the data execution duration is longer.
15. Borobudur seen physically so impressive. It has 10 floors with square and circular shapes. Has reliefs along the walls and statues in large numbers. The temple is so concerned philosophy contained in the measures. This proves that the temple was built with the concept of design was quite good.
16. Borobudur temple is also seen complex views of architectural design consists of 10 levels which is square and level 1-6 the rest of the round. The temple walls are filled with pictures as much relief 1460 panels. There are 504 statues that complement the temple. This is definitely not a job that's easy to design and implementation. Borobudur temple valuable conclusions from either side of the design of civil engineering and architecture art requires careful planning and management of the design aspects and how to implement it. I concluded that this temple was built by the project management has been pretty good.

borobudur relief

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Yogyakarta Tourism

Yogyakarta Tourism

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Yogyakarta and Central Java Province old maps

"A lush tropical landscape dotted with hundreds of archeological temples, including two UNESCO world heritage sites, Borobudur and Prambanan, this is a destination that leaves you spellbound. The grandeur and complexity of the temples has to be seen to be believed, and photography struggles to convey the depth. 

At a time when Europe was still in the dark ages, the “Central Javanese Period“ was building religious structures and art, now recognised as being the oldest and highest level of art within South East Asia

Central Javanese spirituality and artistic endeavour continues to exist side by side with mundanities of every day life."

So, based on my experience as a tour driver in Yogyakarta many years, and know about Java historical then our tour package allready set with efficient and also very attractive to foreign and domestic tourists. Please don't hesitate to contact me soon by send email to : aswoto69(at)gmail.com to make kind discussion for your travel plan to Yogyakarta.

Yogyakarta tourism destinations that mostly visited :
- Borobudur temple (also mendut and pawon temple)
- Prambanan temple (also sewu temple)
- Plaosan temple (ancient budhist monastry)
- Ratu Boko temple
- Sambisari temple
- Sultan Palace
- Malioboro
- Sonobudoyo museum
- Watercastle Tamansari
- Mount Merapi tour with adventure jeep
- Pindul Cave Tubbing
- Indrayanti Beach

All of those destinations can be covered in 2 days

- For go to Dieng Plateau, tt take one different day than above destinations
- and for go to Solo (Sultan palace, Sukuh temple, Ceto temple) it take one different day also

"I really appreciate you as a guest of Yogyakarta, so if you agree to use our services in terms of transportation while in Yogyakarta, WE DO NOT require you to pay a deposit (down payment) as a sign confirmed that might you un-comfortable. I quite believe with your confirm letter (deal) as you wrote in your email that sent to me"

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What to see in Yogyakarta?

What to see in Yogyakarta?

  13:40    ABHISEKATOUR

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Yogyakarta has many tourist spots to see and visit. Yogyakarta offers beautiful natural scenery to be seen and enjoyed. Sunset captivating, limestone caves with stunning scenery, unspoiled white sand beaches, volcanoes to climb, white water rafting for those who like adventure and much more are some of the what to see in Yogyakarta.

as tour guide and driver for dr.Suzette and her husband from Manila,Philipina
(Yogyakarta airport, October 2103)

What to see in Yogyakarta is the question that is always there to mind the prospective travelers who will visit Yogyakarta as the best culture tourist destination. When looking for travel information in Indonesia, it would appear Yogyakarta. That's right, as Yogyakarta is the popular tourist destination in Indonesia...

Yogyakarta is also a tourist area of culture and history to be seen and admired. Yogyakarta Sultanate of Yogyakarta, Taman Sari Water Castle and the spectacular Borobudur temple which is one of the wonders of the world, hundreds temples complex of Prambanan, Sewu temple complex is said to be made in one night, the ancient palace of Boko Queen and hundreds if not thousands of stone temples scattered around the outskirts of the city of Yogyakarta also the spots to be visit. Historical sites from younger era are also to be seen and visited are ancient building from the colonial Dutch heritage and museums.

Yogyakarta is a center of culture and art development in Indonesia. With a joke, a friend that has long been a tourist staying in Yogyakarta said that half of the populations of Yogyakarta are artists. Art shops, galleries, handicraft and souvenir center with the atmosphere of a traditional market are also interesting Yogyakarta tourism spots to see and to visit.

Discussing Yogyakarta tour is not separated from the nearby tourist areas. In the east are Solo or Surakarta and Semarang and Ambarawa at the north. There are also far fewer tourist area of Dieng in Central Java and tourist area Bromo in East Java. Those tourist areas are usually included become destinations in Yogyakarta tour package.

mount Batok as background at Mount Bromo 

All I have to say here is the standard answer. The question what to see and what to visit in Yogyakarta should to convey to Yogyakarta tour guide and Yogyakarta tour driver because they actually know the exact answer.

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Yogyakarta Tour Guide

Yogyakarta Tour Guide

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YOGYAKARTA TOUR GUIDE, YOGYAKARTA TOUR DRIVER GUIDE

Yogyakarta Tour Guide "ATOK" has been doing since many years ago for foreigners who take travel to yogyakarta or semarang. I have my own company name ABHISEKATOUR consist 6 yogyakarta driver guide, yogyakarta tour guide and we all serve yogyakarta transport that serving demand of yogyakarta rent car with driver. With 6 team I use 6 cars and have Van 12 seats, Van 16 seats, and micro bus 30 seats.

as guide and tour driver for Prof.DR Ksriram and family
(foto at Phoenix Hotel - Yogyakarta, Sept 2013)

Choosing best Yogyakarta Tour Guide - Atok. Visiting Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia for the holidays and to get away from your routine life will be very enjoyable if you are accompanied by a right Yogyakarta tour guide.  Yogyakarta or "Jogjakarta" or commonly just called "Jogja" provides many and varied of tourist spots. You can visit the cultural heritage, the masterpiece of ancient civilization stone temple as well as natural attractions ranging from trekking to summit the active volcano, stunning limestone caves to unspoiled white sandy beaches. Also do not forget, Yogyakarta is the center of education, craft and also the center of art development in Indonesia.

With family of Mr.Manolo, India (March 2013)

Due to its spread locations and its spots diversity, it makes the existence of Yogyakarta tour guide would be very helpful. They will help you to choose the destination you want to see and visit, help organize your busy schedule, drove to the location, as well as explaining the background of the tourist spots to visit.

Choosing best yogyakarta tour guide driver who has the commitment to serve, honest, polite, hospitallity, will sincere helps all purposes you during follow the tour well as has been experienced is priority of yours. You can read the my several reviews and testimonials for you as much as possible before deciding to choose the service of me, ATOK - Yogyakarta tour guide driver.

"I really appreciate you as a guest of Yogyakarta, so if you agree to use our services in terms of transportation while in Yogyakarta, we DO NOT require you to pay a deposit (down payment) as a sign confirmed that might you un-comfortable. I quite believe with your confirm letter (deal) as you wrote in your email that sent to me"

Introduction    Kotak Masuk

aswoto subandoro 3 Oktober 2013 22.58 Krishnan Sriram  <..............@hotmail.com> 7 Oktober 2013 20.53 Kepada: aswoto subandoro <aswoto69@gmail.com> Balas | Balas ke semua | Teruskan | Cetak | Hapus | Tampilkan aslinya Atok: Thanks for your email. I will certainly recommend your services to others who may be visiting Yogya.  Good luck in your business. Sriram Krishnan Sriram MD FRCS(C) FACS Fellowship Program Director/Surgical Critical Care Director, Nutrition Support Team Stroger Hospital of Cook County (formerly Cook County Hospital) 1901 West Harrison Street, Room 3350 (Surgery/SICU) Chicago, IL 60612 312-864 -3133

 "Dear Atok,

I'm back in Boston and would like to post wonderful reviews of your driving assistance, but I can't seem to find the appropriate link at Tripadvisor.  The links you sent don't work.  If there is another way we can help out, please let me know.

Of course if my husband and I return, with or without Heather and Malinda, we will certainly seek your services.  We really appreciated your promptness and assistance -- and the trek along the slopes of Merapi!

Best regards,

Deborah"

"Dear Atok,

We have safely arrived in KL.  Again we would like to thank you

for your kind assistance during our visit to Jogjakarta.  I have mentioned

about you to my colleagues and gave them your card.

My husband send his regards to you and my little boy said he missed

you, haha...

In future if you are free pls do visit Malaysia.  You are most welcome

and can stay at our house without any charge.

regards

Sabariah"

comment from DR Supakit Chartchaiyarerk, Thailand (Sept 28th 2013)

 "Hello Mas Atok,

Hope this email finds you well. We sort of took it for granted that we would see you the following day and did not properly thank you, so, dropping a line to express our gratitude for sending us safely to and from Parangtritis.

Wish you the best in you endeavours (do more parachute jumps a year!).

Panjang umur, murah rezeki, moga berjumpa di lain hari.

Regards,

Geraldine"

at Dieng - Bukit Pandang with Mrs.Galantai, Hungary May 2014

There are so many guide driver services are offered in Yogyakarta when you find the best tour guide for you, then your visit to Yogyakarta will give you a million beatifull great memories. So pleae do not hesitate to contact me soon at aswoto(at)gmail.com.

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