Tips for a Pilgrimage to Muarajambi Temple Compound Site

Tips for a Pilgrimage to Muarajambi Temple Compound Site

The word “pilgrimage” might be “religious” in meaning; but then that is how it is supposed to be to decently intrepret a visit to Muarajambi Temple Compound Site. Nevertheless, the archeological context and the great historical background are things to be discovered at the site as well. The site which was built during the seventh century embodies a legacy of a stunning civilization, which...

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Garuda named “best airline in the world”

Garuda named “best airline in the world”

National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has been recognized as ‘Best International Airline’ according to a recent independent survey of all major airlines throughout the world. The customer satisfaction survey, conducted by research company Roy Morgan, ranked Garuda Indonesia ahead of other leading airlines, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Air New Zealand with 91 percent of the 3,943 respondents...

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Indian Ambassador is Willing to Meet the Provincial Goverment to Discuss about Muarajambi Temple Compound Site

Indian Ambassador is Willing to Meet the Provincial Goverment to Discuss about Muarajambi Temple Compound Site

The Indian Ambassador responded seriously to the presence of the coal stockpile in the area of Muarajambi Temple Compound Site. There was an intention to help solving the problem. Biren Nanda, together with his wife Rohmani Nandi, who was on his visitation in Jambi, had had no idea regarding the matter before. He said that his side would be willing to help to discuss about the matter with the local...

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Support to Save Muarajambi Temple Compound Site also Comes from International Community

Support to Save Muarajambi Temple Compound Site also Comes from International Community

Since 9 January 2012, a rally to get support has been done in the national level, even in the international. The team which consists of observers of Muarajambi Templea Compound Site launched a petition at the office of Indonesian Center for Sustainable Development, in Mampang, South Jakarta. “This is a big step to amass support for Muarajambi Temple Compound Site to become a World Heritage. It is...

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ADMIRED BY THE WORLD, WASTED AT HOME

ADMIRED BY THE WORLD, WASTED AT HOME

The rain was down pouring Muarajambi Temple Compound Site, Jambi Province. The puddle that got mixed with the coal waste made the buildings, the legacy of the Ancient Melayu Kingdom, more fragile. If they were alive, they would cry. The rain water that flowed brought the coal puddling the foundation of the Chinese manapo (mounds with  temples inside). The soil covering the manapo was drenched, jet-black. The...

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Hanoi travel guide

Hanoi travel guide

Teeming with culture, history, great restaurants and nightlife, Hanoi offers a fantastic introduction to Vietnam. High-rise buildings are rare in this city which is striving to retain its character. Instead, grand colonial buildings, tranquil lakes and a maze of narrow streets provide the intriguing contrasts. Hanoi is an elegant city located on the banks of the Red River with tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake...

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80 Million People are Touring at the Year-End

80 Million People are Touring at the Year-End

It is estimated around 80 million Indonesians will be touring across provinces to spend their year-end holiday this year. The statement was made by the Chief of Travel and Tour Bureau Association, Asnawi Bahar, Monday (26/12/2011) in Jakarta. The growth of middle-class citizens in Indonesia, as much as 25%, is one of the main reasons for the increase in domestic tourism at the end of this year. The...

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Dreaming of SEEDLESS DUKU* of Jambi

Dreaming of SEEDLESS DUKU* of Jambi

*Duku: Lansium Domesticum – a tropical/seasonal fruit with a thick pale skin and shiny pips (5-6) inside; each pip has its seed. Duku of Jambi from around Muaro Jambi Temple Compound Site which covers the area of 2,612 ha financially support the lives of local people there every year. When the season comes, they harvest the fruit and sell them from around the regency (of Muara Jambi) to Jambi City;...

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Myanmar, a Land with a Million Brick-Temples

Myanmar, a Land with a Million Brick-Temples

When dawn breaks, Bagan, a suburb of Myanmar, will be crowded with people coming from many different countries. They get ready before dawn, leaving their hotels when it is still dark. One thing they are all after is the picture of sunrise from the top of a temple there. The daybreak in Bagan is phenomenal. The sun will appear amongst the towers of the temples observed from a distance. The sun is...

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Garuda Indonesia Inaugurates Simulators for Airbus A330-Series and Boeing 737-800 NG

Garuda Indonesia Inaugurates Simulators for Airbus A330-Series and Boeing 737-800 NG

Garuda Indonesia inaugurated two new simulators for Airbus A330-Series and Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft and signed a Human Capital Development agreement with General Electric (GE) at the Garuda Indonesia Training Center (GITC) in Duri Kosambi, Jakarta, Indonesia on Friday 16 December 2011 to support its ongoing fleet expansion. The inauguration and signing ceremony was attended by the Vice-Minister...

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