The legend Nyai Bagelen in Purworejo

Lots of stories are legendary in Indonesia, from the days of empire to the colonial era. This time I'll tell you about the legend nyai Bagelen.
which is a very famous story Bagelen nyai in purworejo.

At the time of Mataram I, there was a wise king named King Sowelocolo. He has six sons, each named Sri Moho Back, Spring Garbo, Sarungkolo, Ametung stumps, Sri Getayu, and Sri Panuhun.
Sri Panuhun have a grandchild, son of Joko Joko Pramono Panuhun or named Roro Roro dilah or Wetan which later became known as Nyai Bagelen.
Dilah Roro Roro also be referred to Wetan due to its position in the eastern region. Sri Getayu have grandchildren of Quality Wood son named Awu-Awu sky. He is based in Awu-Awu (Ngombol). As an adult, married to Raden Roro dilah Awu-Awu sky and settled in Hargopuro or Hargorojo.
Of the marriage, or Roro Roro dilah Wetan and Prince Awu-Awu sky awarded three sons, Good Gentha, Roro Roro Pitrang and Taker.


Roro flurry Wetan and Awu-Awu sky is farmed rice, sticky rice, and soybeans, raising cattle, chickens and also weaving. It is said that because the soil is suitable for planting soybeans and the results are abundant, the region known as the Medang Gelih or Padelen and is now called the Bagelen.
Roro Wetan or Nyai Ageng Bagelen tall figure with her hair loose and happy wearing a striped tank top. He has a distinctive form of spiritual abilities and also her breasts were so long that when their child wants to "ngempeng", he lived slung backwards.
At one point, Nyai Ageng Bagelen is cool to weave. As usual, he slung her breasts to the back so as not to interfere. Not unexpectedly come "pedhet" (calf) approached, Nyai Ageng Bagelen thought it was one of the sons and daughters who want to "ngempeng". Regardless of the arrival of "pedhet" he continued cool the weave. He was troubled when turned, it turns out that breastfeeding was not his but "pedhet" it.
The incident made Nyai Ageng Bagelen feel embarrassed and angry, causing contention with Raden Awu-Awu sky. And finally he delivered a message "supata / wewaler" for all the children and grandchildren and their offspring, so or do not raise cattle.
Painful or distressing events that happened back on Tuesday Wage. At that time still harvest soy and black glutinous rice. Both her daughter and Roro Roro Pitrang Taker still happy to play. But not, as usual, until the afternoon of the second daughter does not go home.
Done weave Nyai Ageng Bagelen sought. Because it does not find it, she asked her husband. But the answer Raden Awu-Awu sky seems less wear. With feelings of anger and annoyance "disongkelah" black glutinous rice and soybeans in the barn so that its contents scattered far flung him down in the village Katesan and Wingko Tinumpuk.
How shocked Nyai Ageng Bagelen when seeing both of her beloved daughter lying limp on the rice granary. After being approached turned out they had died.
Since the events of life Nyai Ageng Bagelen with Raden Awu-Awu sky is always tinged with the quarrel. Consequently Raden Awu-Awu Sky decided to return to the region, Awu-Awu, while Nyai Ageng Bagelen remain in Bagelen to govern the country.
One time there was news that Raden Awu-Awu died in the village sky-Awu Awu. Hearing the news Nyai Ageng Bagelen feel sad and advised Raden Bagus Gentha that offspring posterity prohibited or berpantangan for traveling or purchase, hold Wage hajad on market day, because on that day when the fall of the disaster and the ill-fated day. In addition to the native people Bagelen also berpantangan to plant soybeans, maintain ox, wearing striped fabric, jasmine and yam kebaya bagau tank wrote.
After Nyai Ageng Bagelen convey the message to Raden Bagus Gentha son, she then went to her room and lemudian disappeared without leaving a trace or "moksha".
In addition Nyai Bagelen Ageng also teach children and grandchildren offspring in order to do three things: being honest, simple look and better to give than to ask.
Sepeninggalan Nyai Ageng Bagelen, Bagelen government position and replaced by Raden Bagus Gentha.

And then Raden Bagus Gento replace his position commanding Bagelen.
Raden nice Gento have children named Kyai Rodjo Pandito, which after death was buried in the village Margorejo. Kyai Rodjo Pandito have a son named Dewi Rengganis and grave in the village Semono.

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Traditional dances Serimpi, Yogyakarta

hello all the loyal readers of my blog. how how are you? already a long time I did not post the article again, because recently I'm busy.okay with it, this time I'll tell you about Indonesian traditional dances from Java, namely Dance Serimpi.

Serimpi dance is a traditional dance that came from local DIY or we are familiar with the name of Yogyakarta Special Region (Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta), or more precisely in Yogyakarta.
This dance is performed by four female dancers are beautiful and graceful. Serimpi word means four. But there are also Serimpi danced by five dancers are on Serimpi Renggowati. In addition means four, the term serimpi also interpreted the word 'IMPI' which means dream. That is, someone who saw this dance will probably feel like being in a dream.

Serimpi dance performances usually last for ¾ hour to 1 hour. Composition of four dancers representing the four cardinal points and the four elements of the world. World elements include grama (fire), wind (air), Toya (water), and earth (ground). This traditional dance was originally only grown in the Kraton. According to belief, Serimpi is sublime artistry and an heirloom Kraton. In this dance, the theme of which is performed by real dancers together with dance Bedhaya Sanga.
This dance depicts a conflict between two things: between right and wrong, passion and reason. The dancers also have the name of the role each Buncit, Dhada, Gulu, and Batak. Currently Serimpi dance, composition

Dancers form a rectangle. This form is not without significance, but it symbolizes the pole Hall rectangular. The emergence of this dance is said to come from the kingdom of Mataram when the reign of Sultan Agung. This dance is considered very sacred because it is only done in the palace for a state ceremony and memorial to the throne of the sultan.

In 1775, broke into two Mataram Sultanate of Surakarta and Yogyakarta Sultanate. It is also an impact on this dance. Although the core of the dance is still the same, but Serimpi in Yogyakarta become Serimpi Dhempel, Genjung, and Babul screen. While in Surakarta be Serimpi Bondan and Anglir Overcast. Although dance has been around a long time, but the dance is only known by the public about the '70s because it was so sacred dance palace.

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traditional dance of western Java, dancing peacock

Indonesia, in addition to a beautiful place and also had a very good meal, Indonesia also condensed its culture. This time we will discuss the origins of traditional dances West Java province that peacock dance.

Peacock Dance is a dance of land Sundanese new creations created by Raden Tjetjep Somantri in 1950 and remade by Irawati Durban in 1965.Tari Peacock itself inspired by the beauty of the color of the peacock's tail. Lots of people who mistakenly think if the dance is about the life of a female peacock, whereas the dance tells the story of a famous male peacock charm dandy.

Peafowl if you want to attract the attention of a female peacock, peacock tail feathers will show off the beauty of the colorful blooms. Movement of the male looks like a very impressive dance to show her charm, the goal is that the female was fascinated and willing to marry him.
Presumably natural motion that's inspired Sundanese traditional dances this land. Her hallmark is generally dancer wearing scarf tied around the waist, which is being extended will resemble a peacock's tail, and colorful blooms.

In the show, seen from the clothes worn by the dancers have a motif resembling a peacock feather. Fabrics and clothes depicting the shape and color of peacock feathers. Coupled with that is filled with a kind of scarf sequins as picture peacock's tail being and development, as well as the crown-shaped head peacock called singer who will sway each dancer moves her head.

This dance usually danced in groups, usually three dancers or it could be more, each of which has a role as male and female peacock. Ordinary accompanied by gamelan music. Although this dance tells the motion peafowl, but elegance peafowl can only be described through the movements of female dancers.

Peacock dance usually appear mainly to welcome guests, welcome the groom in the wedding procession, or to introduce Indonesian culture, especially Sundanese culture to the international level.

Of the many dances that were created by Prince Tjetje Somantri, probably peacock dance is a dance that is famous in Indonesia and abroad. Until the number of variants of Peacock Dance ciptaanya, such as Peacock Dance located in East Java and Dance Manuk Swamp of Denpasar.

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Recipes Tumis tetelan sapi

other than where Indonesia is also known by its typical food. This time I will share a recipe on one of the typical Indonesian food ever discussed in the article Mandatory food should try when traveling in Jogja.namely tumis tetelan sapi. directly without further ado.

The Material:
- Meat (tetelan) beef: 250 grams, cut into pieces.
- Cayenne pepper red: 100 grams, thinly sliced.
- Cayenne pepper green: 100 grams.
- Curly red chili: 25 grams.
- Water: 300 milliliters.
- Butter or margarine: taste for sauteing.
Seasoning:
- Ginger: 1 cm, crushed.
- Galangal: 1 cm, crushed.
- Bay leaves: 1 sheet.
- Onion: 12 cloves, thinly sliced.
- Garlic: 5 cloves, crushed, chopped until smooth.
- Oyster Sauce: 1 teaspoon.
- Salt to taste.
- White pepper powder: to taste.
- Sugar: to taste.
- Sweet soy sauce: 2 tablespoons.
HOW TO MAKE A Tumis tetelan sapi:
- Heat the butter or margarine until melted for sauteing.
- Saute garlic and onion until fragrant and wilted.
- Add the chilli, bay leaves, ginger and ginger and saute until wilted dab fragrant.
- Insert the meat (tetelan) beef, stir-fry until it changes color.
- Add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, salt, sugar and white pepper powder and saute until well blended.
- Pour water, cook over low heat until absorbed and cooked, turn off the stove fire.
- Moving to a serving container, stir-stir fireworks ready to be served.

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some Indonesian foods that are excellent in the international arena

Indonesia talk about it certainly is endless. because a lot of things to talk about. This time I will try to discuss the Indonesian foods that are excellent in the international arena, it is straight.
1. soto

soup is a meal with meat broth which contained her in mihun, chicken or beef can also or even goat. in Indonesia there are few places that has its own characteristics in making soup. and food soup also been broadcast on television in the program Telemadrid Buenos das Madrid.

2. Fried Rice

Fried rice is a food that is not familiar with social status. because his own fried rice can be enjoyed from the top, middle, and even the lower classes. fried rice we encounter in the stalls, vendors, and even the restaurant was also provides fried rice. fried rice itself main ingredient is rice, cooking oil, soy sauce. In addition, many other extras that can be included, ranging from vegetables, meat, until chili, sauces, crackers and fried eggs.

3. Gudeg

Gudeg (Gudheg Java language) is the typical food of Yogyakarta and Central Java which is made from young jackfruit cooked with coconut milk. Yogyakarta community usually enjoy gudeg along with eggs, rice, meat and fry sauce. Gudeg also attracted many tourists who come to Yogyakarta.

4.Meatbalss

Meatballs are kind of meat balls that are excellent in every heart Fans eat bakso. bakso are generally made of a mixture of ground beef and tapioca flour, but there is also meatballs made from chicken, fish, or shrimp. Now, most sellers bakso are Javanese from Winton and Malang. The place is famous as the center of bakso is called the Solo and Malang Malang bakso. bakso can be consumed easily because it has spread throughout Indonesia.

5. Sate

Sate is a food made from cuts of meat usually chicken, goat, sheep, and cows are cut into small pieces, and ditusuki with puncture is made of bamboo, then set on fire using wood charcoal embers. Sate then presented with a variety of spices. This sauce can be soy sauce, peanut sauce, or others. Then sate with rice eaten warm or, if in some areas are served with rice cake. Sometimes sate eaten with diamond.

6. Gado-gado

Gado-gado is one of the foods that come from Indonesia in the form of vegetables are boiled and mixed together, with seasoning or sauce of crushed peanuts with sliced egg and fried onions sprinkled on top, along with crackers as a supplement. Gado-gado can be eaten alone with herbs / peanut sauce, but also can be eaten with white rice or sometimes also served with rice cake. Even gado-gado never become champions when international food festival.

7. Rendang

rendang is a processed meat (usually beef) which is derived from the Minangkabau. This dish has a distinctive odor and distinctive taste. rendang had a delicious aroma and has a savory taste and there is a little spicy. With the election of rendang as Indonesian food we should be proud because rendang is ranked 11th out of 50 most delicious dishes in the world.

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Some places in Indonesia said paradise

Indonesia also known many people is heaven on earth. Indonesia because in a lot of places are very beautiful that makes our eyes wide open to the natural beauty of Indonesia. just places that he says is a paradise world in Indonesia.

1. Raja Ampat Islands

Who does not know the beauty of natural scenery Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat is one of the regions with the richest tropical natural resources in the world. Raja Ampat is one area in West Papua have at least 610 islands and about 35 islands inhabitants and including the world's best marine tourism. In this place you will be in the show about the beauty of natural scenery snagat menajubkan beautiful beaches that will never be found in other places, but that you can also do activities like diving because the place is also famous as a tourist diving with stunning ocean views. Or you can also choose to sail speedboat to enjoy the beauty of the islands in several areas of Raja Ampat.

2. Bromo National Park

Bromo National Park is also one of the world paradise with stunning natural beauty of the mountains. In this bromo national park you will be presented with a very stunning natural beauty like a rainbow with a flash of rainbow, sea sand Mount Bromo and of course the beauty of climbing Mount Semeru as the highest peak on the island of Java, which is amazing and many more beauties in the national park bromo.

3. Kawah Ijen, Banyuwangi

Ijen crater is located in the province of East Java and the border between Banyuwangi and Bondowoso. Her place is perfect for those of you who are very loving nature, because the natural scenery is very beautiful because of its crater that produce lava bluish. It is caused by high levels of sulfur produced by the crater is still active.

4. Substation Glance Hair Island, Thousand Kepuluan, Jakarta

It is estimated that there are about 20000-50000 birds live on this island. Hair Island climb viewing post as if paid by the beauty and the chirping of birds. But still remember, this location is a nature reserve. So do not be damaged habitat for these birds.

5. Gong Cave Pacitan

Pacitan, have some exotic attraction, which deserve you put in the list of streets you.
Because the area tend to be barren, and consists of limestone hills, Pacitan save natural beauty deep underground. The cave is one of the mainstay of tourism in Pacitan. The most famous of course is Gua Gong.Attraction towards Gong Cave, along the way you'll be treated limestone mountains on either side of the road. In addition to limestone mountains, teak on the outskirts of the hill is also a soothing eye sight. Gong Cave into the Village area Bomo, District Punung, Pacitan.

6. Derawan Islands

Derawan Islands is an archipelago located in Berau, East Kalimantan. On the island there are a number of charming nautical tourism, one of which Parks Underwater interest foreign tourists, especially the world-class divers.Derawan Islands have three districts namely, Derawan, Maratua, the Big Dipper and the Big Dipper, Berau.At least four of the famous islands in the archipelago, namely Maratua, Derawan, Charitable, and inhabited by endangered species Kakaban green and hawksbill turtles.

That's some place that must be a list of your destination when visiting Indonesia. still a lot of places that are very attractive in Indonesia, and therefore still visit this blog because Indonesia continues to keep a secret that you may not know.

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Indonesian snacks

some time ago I had posted a traditional Indonesian cuisine. and now I will share information with you all some Indonesian traditional snacks. straight to

1. getuk Lindri
These snacks are one of his usual encountered in Central Java and Java area easterlies.
This Lindri getuk main base material is cassava. lindri getuk sellers usually peddle their wares in a way to play a song on their carts with large volumes, and usually a song in the play that song dangdut.

2.Kue Leker
Leker cake aplenty encountered in town solo. Her taste sweet because in him there are meses or cheese, but also can be in love tembahan whatever to taste. This Leker cake origin, namely when the Dutch were in town solo, the Dutch bought this cake and they say "lekker" which means good, that's because the name can Leker cake.

3. Cake Rangi
Rangi cake or commonly known as Cake Sagurangi name is Betawi snacks, shaped like the Cake pancong or bandros, but Cake Rangi has a smaller size and it was different, because only Rangi Cakes made from sago starch or farmer and grated coconut , then baked and served with brown sugar solution.

4. Flower Shake
Traditional snacks Betawi have started forgotten, is often used as a first hawker friends for coffee or tea, because it has a savory and sweet flavors. Maybe now we can still find these snacks when Eid or party. For the people who live in the area of Bali or Lombok may still often find these snacks in the traditional markets, as Goyang Flower Cake is often used as the contents of the offering by Hindus.

yes maybe enough by now that I am used to. maybe next time I will connect back.

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This is about Indonesia

we already no stranger to hear the word "Indonesia". yap Indonesia is a country in which its territory consists of several islands and also in the region of Southeast Asia. when we look at a map or google map Indonesia in crossed the equator and Indonesia also flanked by two continents, Asia and Australia as well as by two oceans, namely the Indian Ocean and the Pacific.

Indonesian geographical location at coordinates 6 ° N - 11 ° 08'LS and from 95 ° 'E - 141 ° 45'BT which has 13 487 large and small islands, about 6,000 of which are uninhabited. in Indonesia there are only two seasons, ie the dry season and the rainy season because the location of Indonesia who are at the equator.

while the Indonesian territory extends along 3.977 mile between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Indonesia's land area is vast waters 1.92257 million km² and 3,257,483 km². and Indonesia has 5 large island inhabited by widespread among 132.107 km² Java, Sumatra, with an area of 473,606 km², with an area of 539,460 km² Kalimantan, Sulawesi, with an area of 189 216 km², and Papua with an area of 421,981 km².

to strengthen the unity of Indonesia, Indonesia using Indonesian as the national language and has ore than 721 local languages. among them Javanese, Sundanese, Batak, Malay, Ambon and many more.
in Indonesia there are also several tribes namely Javanese 45%, 14% Sundanese, Madurese 7.5%, 7.5% coastal Malays, 26% of its population and also Memluk some of whom religion of Islam, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Hindu, Buddhist.

Transportation: Railways: Total: 6458 km (2006). Highways: Total: 368 360 km; paved: 213 649 km; unpaved: 154 711 km (2006 est.). Waterways: 21 579 km; Note: 5471 miles Sumatra, Java and Madura 820 miles, 10,460 miles Kalimantan, Sulawesi (Celebes) 241 km, Irian Jaya 4587 km (2007). Ports and harbors: Banjarmasin, Belawan, Ciwandan, Krueg Geukueh, Palembang, Long, Pakning River, Tanjung Perak, Tanjung Priok. Airports: 652 (2007).

This was about Indonesia. if you want more know again what it is Indonesia do not hesitate to come back again in this blog.

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