Thursday, November 25, 2010

Indonesian Cartoon Characters

Sometimes criticism is best delivered in a satirical, witty, or humorous, yet artistically way. Editorial cartoon, a type of cartoon that appear in periodical publications, play its role in entertaining people and criticizing at the same time. Five editorial cartoon characters from five Indonesian newspaper are chosen to be presented on the stamps. Panji Koming, created by Dwi Kundoro, has been appearing every Sunday on Jakarta's Kompas daily since his debut in 1979. Pak Tuntung was created by Basuki and first published in 1973. He visits his readers every day on Analisa in Medan. From Bandung, Pikiran Rakyat presents Mang Ohle every Saturday. This character was born in 1955 and its illustrators have changed several times. Since 1984, Didin D Basoeni became his master. Pak Bei was made in in 1986 by Masdi Soenardifor Suara Merdeka of Semarang and appear on Sunday edition. I Brewok, as his name suggests, comes from Bali and Bali Post has become his home since Gun Gun created him in 1981.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

200th Anniversary of Bandung City

Bandung does not stand together with the formation of Bandung regency / district. The city was built with very long grace period after the Bandung regency standing . Bandung regency was formed in middle of 17th century AD, with the first regent was Tumenggung Wiraangunangun. He ruled until 1681.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Sultan Hasanudin

Charisma and courageous of Sultan Hasanudin makes he called "Rooster from East Continent". This title given by his opponent, Dutch because they feel the war and opposition of Sultan Hasanudin more hair-raising than other war. He throne as 16th Gowa King replace Sultan Muhamad Said. Eventhough he is not prince, because of his experience and ability, he pointed by Sultan Muhamad Said to replace him after he died.

Hasanudin did not want to surrender from Dutch colonial which center in Batavia. He always gets attack from Dutch troops, the first attack held in 1660, the in 1666 ; in 1667 and in 1669. The war is to help the people outside the kingdom, which get violence by the Dutch. On March 1645 he send strong fleet consist of 100 boats to help Moluccas people to fight againts Dutch, known as "Hongi War". On his rule the war happen many times, but actually, he is not a leader who likes violence. His humanism as great king, shown up when he accepted Bungaraya Agreement in 18 November 1667. With this agreement, he can prevent many victims in both side, in other side his troops must face with his own nation like Tidore, Ternate, Buton, and Bone which help Dutch. It is his strategy to get well plan before next war.

He was die in 12 June 1670 in youngest age of 39 years. In his short age, many things has been done, his dedications awarded as National Hero by Indonesian government on 1973.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Sultan Agung


Sultan Agung Hanyakrakusuma is the 3rd Mataram King wich ruled in 1613-1645. His nickname is Mas Rangsang. He is grandson of Panembahan Senapati who built Mataram Kingdom and he is the oldest son of prabu hanyokrowati ( Mas Jolang ) 2nd mataram King.

On Sultan Agung rules, Mataram Kingdom gained top of glory era in every sector . His big aim to unite Java Island in Mataram regions almost accomplish, only sultanate of Banten and Batavia still rot in. Mataram is not only rules on military power, but he did smooth politic by married off his princess from the opponent Kingdom.

His famous history is sending Mataram expedition troops to Batavia for subjugate the VOC. In history record, two times he atttacks the VOC in Batavia in 1628 and 1629. Event the expedition was fail, but his attack make a positive effect for other kingdon such as Banten wich joinedto chase the VOC from Batavia. His troops attack laso made many financial losses and weaken of the VOC troops.

In religius sector, he was an obedient sultan in Islamic activity. Every Islamic day, he went to the mosque and sharing a food to his people. This event calls "gerebeg" and the tradition still done until now. he also mixed the culture of Islam with Javanese culture. He decided Java calendar ( Hijriyah ), which still follows by Java people.

In art sector, literature developed well. Gending and Wayang Krucil are a famous literature written by Sultan Agung. The Sultan passed away in 1645 in Imogiri.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Indonesian Traditional Foods


Indonesian Culinary is a wealth of heritage that is very precious and because of its variety makes it worth to try. it is the seven issues of "Indonesian Traditional Food" stamps series it was started 2004. The series this time consists of 7 ( seven ) designs that are : 1/7 Sup Lobster Kelapa Muda from West Sulawesi, 2/1 Gulai Iga Kemba'ang from Bengkulu, 3/7 Ayam Cincane from East Kalimantan, 4/7 Sate Udang Pentuk Asam Manis from Jambi, 5/7 Lempah Kuning from Banka Belitung, 6/7 Asam Padeh Padeh Baung from Riau, 7/7 Lapis Palaro from North Maluku

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Sultan Ma'moen Al Rasyid Perkasa Alamsyah


Sultan Ma'moen Al Rasyid Perkasa Alamsyah is the 9th Sultan Deli that ruled from 1873 - 1924. At this era, sultanate of Deli gains a glory and property. Many concessions contract land open widely up to 250.000 Ha. This project make a lot of incomes for build a Maimoon palace in 1888 and Great Mosque of Al Mashun in 1907 and also Mahkamah Parapatan office.

Famous architect Kapten TH Van erp has chosen by Soeltan Ma'moen Al Rasyid Perkasa Alamsyah to design both these buildings. The palace finished in 18 May 1891, at the same time the move center of government from downstream of Deli River to Medan. Sultan Ma'moen Al Rasyid Perkasa Alamsyah was die ini 1924 and buried in yard of Great Mosque of Al Mashun Medan.