INDONESIA
Sumatra - Sulawesi
Indonesia - Sumatra - Sulawesi (Kelebe)
Indonesia is one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Endless, contrasting, natural, unexplored. A country with rare beauties, unique monuments, a particularly friendly population, worshiping the mythical bird Garovanta (half man half bird). One of the largest islands in the world and 13,000 islands in Indonesia is Sumatra with its unprecedented beauty, architecture of its houses and the customs of Batak, until recently man-grown-ups with its unique unique graves. In the jungle of the northern part of Bohorok, we will see the Uran-Oung (oracotango, a species of great monkey). After flying to Singapore, we fly to the island of Sutfara. Landing in the city of Medan, Sumatra. Transfer to Lake TOBA between plantations with rubber and coconut trees. Arriving at PARAPAT, we pass to Samosir Island with a boat where we will visit villages inhabited by descendants of Batak man-offens. The wooden elevated houses with triangular metopes, decorated facades, curved roofs are representative of N. Sumatra. In Abarita we will learn the cannibalistic habits of Batak. Watch local orchestra dances. Slow back to the hotel. Overnight. THE BOROBUDUR It is the largest monument of Jawa art. It was built on the Sailendra dynasty at the beginning of the ninth century AD. century. It was discovered in the last century and was restored by Dutch architects and archaeologists during 1907-1911. Borobudur is a hill-temple, a stone rendering of Buddhist Mahayana's perception of the world: an ornamented surrounding pedestal, with a rather square base (128m side), supports the temple with the power and complexity of the projections; of its recesses gives the impression of a strong fortress. On a square base rises four floors, each of which consists of concentric galleries and a number of small decorative temples. On the top floor there are three round terraces with a ridge: at the highest point there is a large circular closed colt. The monument is decorated with 1300 carved reliefs with a total length of 15 km. These reliefs indian-sculptural sculpture reach its climax. Carved on enormous pieces of soft stone, the sculptures show, in the lower arcades, the illusory aspect of the daily life of the earth or the pain of torture of hell, and in the tallest galleries the exemplary scenes of the Buddha's life and in a way that favors lifting the lines of the building, the blessedness of Bozhisattva and the ascetics who have reached the redemption. Sulawesi (Kelebe) It is characterized by the architecture of its houses TORANTZA
The customs accompanying the dead in his last home are of particular interest in the Tornado breed. After everyone visits the dead and the coffin is kept by the relatives for a while, it is transported to the mountains, to suitable houses - graves, which after being dismantled the relic is dressed and adorned with great care. The wisest faces are placed on special balconies. TRAVEL DATA For those who want a special trip, we recommend a visit to Kelevi, which is characterized by its authenticity, by the architecture of its houses and above all by the customs and customs of the Tortuga, whose moral customs they are unique all over the world. § At any time and to travel to Kelevi, the climate is amazing, except in Winter where it is raining sporadically, although even then the atmosphere is very good. § One of the most interesting things you will learn is the necropolis customs of the inhabitants of KELEBE. |