Traditional Transportation in INDONESIA

Something different with the public could say unique. Indonesia has a uniqueness that very much. It is because Indonesia is made up of many ethnic cultures and habits in life.
The uniqueness of it's examples include custom clothing, language, food, transportation also used those of Indonesia. The uniqueness of which is owned by Indonesia since the past it was a lot of other people 's. Because of the uniqueness of it also appear in other countries as the orang asli Indonesia after wandering as to Malaysia, Thailand and others.

1. CIDOMO

Cidomo or sometimes referred to as Cimodok is the means of transport the typical Lombok horsepower, this vehicle is physically similar to the horsecar or andong in Java, the main Difference with the horsecar or andong is instead of using wooden wheels, wheels car of the former cidomo as the wheel. Until then this means of transport is still the primary means of transportation especially in areas that are not accessible by public transport and the regions of the Central People's economy such as the market.
Cidomo stands cikar, gig, and cars (Montor in Javanese language). The origin of the cidomo own less know exactly since when is in lombok, these vehicles starts from the traditional means of transport or commonly named Cikar known as traditional vehicle drawn by kudakan but in the special right to transport goods rather than passengers.
Gig is itself a traditional means of transport by horse-drawn but specialized used to transport passengers. Gig a lot also found at few region in Indonesia, another name of gig in some areas is-DOS.
But that makes it so unique are the Cidomo because ideas of car tires as the wheel, as we know-DOS or gig use wheels of wood materials. In ancient times also gig on lombok are using wheels from wood designed specifically in accordance with the conditions of the gig.
In the middle of the current progress of the means of transport, was still able to compete. Cidomo This means of transport using the horse as a Machine, makes us like a casual stroll with haste without having the need demands. Cheap fare along with festive hospitality The Charioteer Cidomo is the choice of transportation is still the idol in the midst of the current lifestyle of a mushrooming in the prestigious community.


2. DOKAR

Dokar or Gig is one of the traditional means of transport in Yogyakarta and its surroundings. Gig different from andong. Gig only has two wheels and pulled by one horse, while the four-wheeled andong has to be drawn in one or two horses. The existence of a gig as a Javanese cultural heritage provides a separate characteristic of tourist attractions, such as the one in Parangtritis, Alun-Alun Kidul in Yogyakarta Indonesia.




3. ANDONG

Andong is one of the traditional means of transport in Yogyakarta and its surroundings, such as Solo and Klaten. The existence of andong as one of the Javanese cultural heritage provides its own cultural characteristic of which is now still being preserved.
Although there have been many motor vehicles that are faster and cheaper, but users of Andong in Yogyakarta is still quite a lot. Andong-andong is found easily along Malioboro Street, Ngasem market, as well as in Kotagede.



4. CIKAR
Cikar is a tool transpotasi pulled by two cows. Cikar has two wheels made of wood. Now, it's been difficult finding cikar in Indonesia.
Cikar often used by farmers to raise crops from the fields toward the House, or to transport manure to be brought to the garden.
When was a child I often rode cikar, because my neighbor has cikar a voice reads goglak goglak. That voice comes from the friction of wheels with cikar.



5. PEDICAB BICYCLE

Pedicab bicycle is rickshaw not use motor in the northern part of Sumatra at the oars by the rider. Unlike the rickshaws in Java, and other islands in Indonesia because the rider sits beside a rickshaw not behind as common seen in Indonesia. Such a cycle rickshaw is also found in Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia.
Pedicab paddles are slowly being replaced by cart machine for several reasons:
Mileage is relatively not far away, making it suitable for travel on the environment, housing
Cannot use an existing tanjakannya, dimedan
Considered inhumane transport,
Interfere with the smooth running of traffic because its velocity is low especially dikawasan.

6. BECAK

BECAK or PEDICAB Rickshaw is a type of traditional transportation that Indonesia is unique. Thus a miniature Tricycles can be alternative souvenirs or mementos flagship for your relatives.
The following picture is one of the Rickshaw in Java, made of brass and wood fiber combination.







7. KLOTOK

Klotok is small motorized boat ranging in size from a dugout to a small commercial boat which reads klotok klotok klotok. Boat klotok encountered regions of Central Kalimantan and West Kalimantan. The local community to connect with the area beyond the most immediate past the River, so the transport they use is often the boat. This much is boat klotok cheap enough so the becomes a favorite.
The existence Boat klotok of the Kapuas River , Mahakam down to delivering passengers to purposes. Klotok until now is still a requirement. Diesel engine-driven Klotok using diesel-fuelled.

8. BEMO

Bemo (becak motor) is samall motorized vehicle used for public transportation. Called of becak because have 3 whell and movement of by motor. Bemo stands for "motor tricycles" and is a three-wheel motor vehicles that are commonly used as public transport in Indonesia. Bemo start in Indonesia in early 1962, first in Jakarta in connection with the Ganefo.
Later in the presence of a Bemo intended to replace the rickshaw. However this plan was not successful due to the presence of the Bemo was not supported by mature plan. The minibus was not only present in Jakarta, but also in other cities such as in Bogor, Bandung, Surabaya, Malang, Padang, Bali, etc. because these vehicles are very practical and able to reach out to the streets are narrow, and able to advance much faster than a rickshaw.
The Bemo which was originally operated as a taxi, later restricted area operations in certain routes, and eventually removed to routes skinny is touched by city bus. In Jakarta, the minibus start was removed in 1971, followed by Surabaya and Malang in the same year. In 1979, local governments took the same steps of Surakarta.

9. PEDATI

PEDATI also called DELMAN is a land transport tools use a cow to move. Delman is a type of West Java, while the regions in East Java called cikar.











10. GEROBAK SAPI (OX CART)

Ox cart is a transportation tool box wood and drawn by two cows. This means of transport we encounter in the village of Rarampadende, Kec. Dolo Barat, Kab. Sigi, Province Of Central Sulawesi. Although the road infrastructures is already well in the village but some residents still use cow cart means to support mobility.





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The Charm Of Art Indonesia

Many kinds of carving in Indonesia for example as well as Bali carving, Jepara carving (Java), and Toraja Carving (Sulawesi). 
1. Toraja Carving
Toraja carving t will be based on the language torajans.
The Toraja language is only spoken and have no writing system. To demonstrate the social and religious concepts, torajans woodcarving and call it Pa'ssura (or "writings"). Therefore, woodcarving is the embodiment of Toraja culture.

Each carving has a special name. His motives are usually the plants and animals which symbolize the virtues, such as the aquatic plants as weeds and animals such as crabs and tadpole which symbolizes fertility. The picture left shows an example of Torajan wood carving, consisting of 15 square panels. Bottom center Panel represents Buffalo or wealth, as hopes that a family gained a lot of Buffalo. The Center Panel represents nodes and boxes, an expectation that all descendants of the family will be happy and live in peace, such as items that are stored in a box. Box top left and top right symbolizes the aquatic animals, indicating the need to move fast and hard-working, such as an animal that moves on the surface of the water. This also implies the existence of a need for specific expertise to produce good results.

Pa'tedong Motif

Pa'barre allo motif

Ne'limbongan Motif

Parepo Sangbua motif

Pa'tedong Motif,Parepo sangbua motif, Pa'barre allo motif , Ne'limbongan Motif Regularity and order is common in Toraja wood carving, Toraja wood carving in addition also abstract and geometric. Nature is often used as the basis of Toraja's ornaments, because nature is full of abstraction and geometry are organised. Toraja's ornaments ethnomatematika with the aim of the study reveal the structure of matematikanya although this carving torajans estimates solely based on their own. The Toraja use bamboo to make geometric ornaments.


Toraja in addition to the famous carving or chisel, also fascinates with stunning terrace rice paddy also Rambu solo' , Rambu tuka ' and ma'nene '

2. Bali Carving Motif
The Motif of Bali is one of the motifs of traditional carving that developed on the archipelago. This Motif as well as other traditional motives, closely related to the granting of Royal names in the region. Bali is a motif carved motifs that allegedly is a legacy of Kings or kingdoms have experienced the cultural progress in antiquity. This forms a weak motive of Bali and quivering, rhythmically with his supple, General and authoritative, as if to illustrate the personality of the King and people in General.

It had several motives Bali distinctive features, which can be sorted into two kinds of typical features that are common and that is special.


General characteristics:

Bali has all the forms of Motif carvings of leaves, flowers and fruit in the form of a convex and concave. It can be said that the motive of Bali is a mixed motive which has a concave and convex forms between.


Special features:

1. Angkup on motives of Bali as well as on other motives, has a Loopy on one end.

2. Sunggar is only present on the motives of Bali. This growing form of sunggar from the benangan on the leaves curl staple.

3. This motif is Endong leaves that grow behind the leaves, as well as ending the Pejajaran motif and motif of Majapahit.

4. Simbar motif as there is on Bali motifs and motifs Majapahit Pejajaran with its typical shape. Simbar was in front of the base of the leaf points following the shape of the plot, thus forming the overall harmony on this motif.

5. Leaves that grow on the motif Trubus is growing at the top of a dome-shaped leaf that forms the subject matter is curved with beauty.

6. Benangan on motives of this shape is special or distinctive. Benangannya convex-shaped and angled in part. Benangan grew up in the circular curls.

7. these Fractions as well as on other motives, have broken lines that propagates at staple and fractional cawen leaves in the leaf carving patran, so can add harmony and wonderful form of carving.


3.Jepara Carving

Typical of jepara carving ciris is carved of translucent. This much we encounter in household furniture from Jepara, such as a desk chair, closet, bed etc.

The ability of the community in the field of wood carving Aristocrat also tinged with legend. Narrated, in antiquity is an artist named Ki Sungging Adi Luwih who live in a Kingdom. The fame of artists is heard by the King who then ordered the Queen image. Long story short, KiSungging successfully complete orders well. Yet when he'll add black hair, terpeciklah black ink on the groin of the image so that it appears as the Queen Mole. These images are then submitted to the King was very impressed with the work of Ki Sungging.


But the King also was suspicious because he saw there was a mole in the groin. The King guessed Ki Sungging has doubled to see naked wives. Therefore the King intends to punish Ki Sungging by making a sculpture in the air by the kite rise. At the time allowed ki Sungging up kite to bring refurbishment chisel to create a statue of the Empress.
But due to the wind is blowing very hard, the statue was finally carried away half so wind and crashed on the island of Bali. It was eventually discovered by the people of Bali, so that local people are now known as an expert makes sculpture. While carving tools fall behind the mountain and it is in this area of Jepara carving began to develop.


Regardless of the legend and history, the art of carving has only now been able to flourish and even is one part of the "breath of life and the pulse of the economy" community Jepara.

I love culture Ludruk

Culture Ludruk is the native from Indonesia, that is originated culture in East Java.
When I was a kid so often witnessed the show ludruk held. Despite having no money to buy the entrance ticket, I and my friends the Koran, reckless also went into the field to see the artistry ludruk.
Ludruk is traditional drama, which raised the subject of legend or folklore. Like Sarip Tambak oso.
In this Sarip, the play plots between good and evil. A young man who is so way and can not be dead very dear to his mother. But this has a behaviour Sarip is bad, that is like stealing. But the good side sarip is defending the commoners, he did not accept the suffering caused by small colonial Netherlands in her village.
Sarip has opposed a charioteer gig (driver pedati) a hero of the village.


Sarip angry when his mother was tortured by tofu village top agent Netherlands invaders.

So at a glance stories, about ludruk Sarip Tambak Oso.