GAMELAN

Gamelan is traditional music of Java and Bali in Indonesia. It is made up of percussive

instruments. The most common instruments are metallophones and a set of hand-played drums
called kendhang which register the beat.
However, kendhang controls the tempo and rhythm as well as transitions from one section to
another. Other instruments include xylophones, bamboo flutes (suling), rebab, zither (celempung),
and even vocalists called sindhen. The examples of gamelans instrument are:

In Indonesia, gamelan often accompanies dance, wayang performances, rituals and ceremonies.
Typically players in the gamelan will be familiar with dance moves and poetry, while dancers are
able to play in the ensemble. In wayang, the dalang must have a knowledge of gamelan, as he
gives the clues for the music. Gamelan can be performed by itself in "klenengan" style, or for
radio broadcasts.
Gamelan's role in rituals is so important that there is a Javanese saying, "It is not official until the
gong is hung"
 CEPU LOCOMOTIVE TOUR

Loco Tour is a travel package tours in the forest (Kesatuan Pemangkuan Hutan / Forest Authority
Unit) KPH Cepu to transport an ancient train pulled by an old locomotive made in Germany
Berliner Maschinnenbaun Year 1928.

Mileage as far as 60 kilometers. The maximum speed of 20 kilometers / hour, with a 4-hours travel
time. This tour departs from the Perhutani Office KPH Cepu - Sorogo, traveling approximately 30
km. Travel includes forest areas, including Ledok, Kendilan, Pasar Sore, Blungun, Nglobo, Cabak,
and Nglebur.

Loco Tour offers panoramic views of the beautiful forest area and some typical arts of Blora, such
as tayub or saradan. Also, the museum's identity, allowing visitors to feel as real travelers, as like
participating in planting teak, timber, and many others.
To enjoy the tour package, should be in the group with the hiring of three existing cab. With a
passenger capacity of 20 - 30 people, visitors should rent a cart for Rp 7 million.

The scene that is presented during the trip so wonderful. In addition to the forest area, the
locomotive travels through a suspension bridge. The view is quite challenging. So that in 2008
there was the group of tourists from Germany and Netherlands came directly to the tour site by
renting a cab for capturing the moment.
 PECEL

Pecel is a traditional Javanese salad, consisting of a mixed vegetables in peanut sauce dressing. It
is usually served with steamed rice or sometimes with lontong or ketupat. The peanut sauce is also
similar to gado-gado. Peanut sauce for pecel has no coconut milk. However pecel has been
strongly associated with Javanese cuisine, while gado-gado is usually associated with Betawi
and Sundanese cuisine.

Pecel consists of boiled or blanched vegetables (e.g. water spinach, spinach, bean sprouts,
yardlong bean, cucumber, cassava leaf, and lemon basil), poured with peanut sauce, made from
fried peanuts mixed with water and some seasonings (e.g. salt, palm sugar, tamarind juice, chili
pepper, galangal, kaffir lime leaf and garlic). Additional side dishes might be added in pecel dish,
such as fried tempeh and tofu, perkedel kentang, bakwan jagung, and crispy rempeyek or krupuk.
The vegetables used in pecel might vary, and the peanut sauce's recipe might slightly different
among regions in Java. The origin of pecel is still unknown. But most likely it is originated from
the town of Madiun or Ponorogo in East Java. Since it has the most famous pecel variant, and also
because sate Ponorogo used the same kind of peanut sauce that is normally used in pecel.
Nevertheless, pecel can be found in most of Javanese villages and cities.
 BOROBUDUR TEMPLE

Borobudur temple is a temple which became a pride of Indonesian people. Because it is ever been
included into the 7 wonders of the world. It also becomes the largest Buddhist temple in the world.
This temple is located in Borobudur Village, Magelang, Central of Java, Indonesia. It is
approximately 100 km from Semarang, 86 km from Surakarta, and 40 km from Jogjakarta. It was
first discovered by Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles in 1814.

Originally, it has 10 levels which have overall height about 42 meters. However, after the
reparation, the height of Borobudur become approximately 34.5 meters. The front side of
Borobudur temple is facing eastwards, although each side of the temple has similar form. There
are 3 main levels of the realm in Borobudur. Those levels are Kamadhatu, Rupadhatu, and
Arupadhatu.

There are so many reliefs on Borobudurs wall. There are so many stories written on Borobudurs
wall. Besides decorated with reliefs, Borobudur also has so many sculptures. Beside sculpture,
Borobudur temple also has Stupa. Since the discovery of Borobudur temple, there are so many
Buddhist statues theft. Originally, the amount of Buddha statues is 504 statues. More than 300
statues have been damaged. Most of the statues of Buddha are headless because often being stolen
to be used in a museum collection.
 SINGAPORE

Singapore | Singapore is an island city of about 4 million people. The capital city, also called
Singapore. Its a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces. Its also a very clean city. The
city blends Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and English cultures and religions. Though physically
small, Singapore is an economic giant. It has been Southeast Asia's most modern city for over a
century. The business district is very modern, with lots of tall office buildings.

Singapore also has some old sections of the city. In Chinatown, there are rows of old shop. The
government buildings in Singapore are very beautiful. Singapore is famous for shops and
restaurants. There are many good shopping centers. Singapores restaurants sell Chinese, Indian,
Malay and European food, and the prices are quite reasonable.
Well, Singapore has a tropical climate, with a nice weather in both dry and rainy season. Located
at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore's tropical climate welcomes leisure and business
travelers. The excellent infrastructure enables visitors to enjoy many sites and attractions in a safe,
clean and green environment. In the city, there is no need for a car. Public transportation is
excellent. Walking is a good way to explore the city. All major attractions are also accessible by
tour bus.