The 8 Steps of Hand-Block Batik Making

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Applying the wax with a metal stamp (Camera Sony Alpha NEX-7)

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Yes, Travel Junkie Indonesia love Batik. The word ‘batik’ is an old Javanese word meaning ‘to dot’.

From the mid-19th century, batik production was increased by applying the wax with a metal stamp called a cap.

The cap technique can usually be identified by the repetition of identical patterns, whereas in batik tulis, even repeated geometric motifs vary. Some batik combine the two techniques with batik tulis used for fine detail. It’s worth noting that batik cap is true batik; don’t confuse it with screen-printed cloth which completely bypasses the waxing process and is often passed off as batik.

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Helping Indigenous Communities to Enhance Climate Change Resilience in Siberut Biosphere Reserve

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Well, Travel Junkie Indonesia SO excited to tell you all about this information.

UNESCO has contributed to overcome the rapid loss of forest cover and biodiversity as well as promoted sustainable development in Siberut Biosphere Reserve where a distinctive indigenous culture is intricately linked to unique ecosystem and biodiversity.

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International Travel Bloggers! Welcome to Indonesia

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I am SO excited to tell you all about this update.

On October 7-19, 2012. International travel bloggers trip sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia. Well, for Travel Junkie Indonesia our theme for October is “Come Home. Indonesia”.

Our itinerary focuses on 5 of the country’s top attractions:

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Ratu Boko Temple: the Lost Masterpiece Palace Complex from the 8th Century

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The history of Ratu Boko, begin with Prambanan are a large number of inscription dating from the second half of the eight century to the middle of ninth century have been found on Ratu Boko hill and at the Kalasan, Loro Jongrang, Sewu, Plaosan and other candi.

The lost masterpiece palace complex from the 8th century, the only Hindu and Buddhist mixed-architectural archaeological site.

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Postcards From Gelato Museum in Bologna Italy

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Yes, Travel Junkie Indonesia love museum and Gelato. Are you in Bologna? Well, visit the Carpigiani Gelato Museum.

This museum is a center of cultural excellence dedicated to the understanding and study of the history, culture, and technology of gelato and the expertise of the innovators who drove its evolution over the centuries. You can taste historic flavor and try their hand at making their own, while displays chart the rise of the froze delicacy.

Carpigiani Gelato Museum, the first of its kind to delve into the history, culture, and technology of artisan gelato, a fresh, high-quality food that well represents Italian creativity and excellence throughout the world!

Here are postcards from Gelato Museum in Bologna:

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Do You Travel For Work?

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Coming back on my final flight from the Jakarta last week, I sat next to a business traveler. In between Blackberrying and reading legal files, he gave me his brief attention.

He asked: “Do you travel for work?”

I said: “Not really. I travel for life.”

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8 Tips Dining Experience More Enjoyable in Indonesia

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Indonesian cuisine is really one big food swap. Chinese, Portuguese, colonists and traders have all influenced the ingredients that appear at the Indonesian table and the cuisine has been shaped over time by the archipelago’s diverse landscape, people, and culture.

In Indonesia hospitality is highly regarded. If you’re invited to someone’s home for a meal, you’ll be treated warmly and social hiccups will be ignored. Nevertheless, here are some tips to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone:

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The Kris is No Ordinary Knife From Indonesia

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Kris depicted on Borobudur Temple

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The Kris (wavy-bladed traditional dagger) is no ordinary knife. WONDERFUL!

In Java it is said to be endowed with supernatural powers. Adat (traditional law) requires that every father furnish his son with a kris upon his reaching manhood – preferably an heirloom kris enabling his son to draw on the powers of his ancestors (which are stored in the sacred weapon).

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Top 18 Museums in Bali

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Welcome to Bali, welcome to Travel Junkies life. An island rich in culture and religion. Sometimes a museum can be a destination in and of itself. Even if you don’t understand all of it, you most likely will leave feeling impressed and amazed.

Travel Junkie Indonesia compiled this list based on the popularity of the museums and the famous works of art they have in their possessions.

So get out and take in a little culture on your next vacation or trip and stop by one of these museums.

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The Pipe Ceremony is a Sacred Ritual for Connecting Physical and Spiritual Worlds

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Hey look! This is a painting by Howard Terpning. Travel Junkie Indonesia love it!

The pipe ceremony is a sacred ritual for connecting physical and spiritual worlds. “The pipe is a link between the earth and the sky,” explains White Deer of Autumn.

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Tender Novel ‘Nel’ Breaks the Rules

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Traveljunkieindonesia.com – With his first solo novel, “Nel,” reporter and writer Dalih Sembiring combines bold stylistic excursions with compelling emotional content.

Before branching out on his own, Dalih — who is also a feature writer with the Jakarta Globe — co-authored “Cha untuk Chayang,” a “teen lit” story about the friendship between a girl and a transgender person, with Abmi Handayani.

“Nel” is a far more daring novel, with rapid shifts in perspective, from first to second to third person, and shifts in style, from a lean journalistic style to sections that read like a film script.

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