Saturday, January 23, 2010

IN SAND STONE REUNGIT milestone SUMEDANG

Proverb says, different depths of the other fish, the other other fields it is also locusts ", is the maxim that show the expression of how sharp our ancestors in a variety of problems revealed customs of each region in various areas (islands) of this archipelago. Consciously or unconsciously that phrase is actually a reflection of actions very carefully when we go to, or assess other areas in society and cultural environment that is multiethnic show how different well in both the process of element formation and freezing traditional.

Speaking phenomenon heritage cultural activities in Tatar Sunda (BCB), directly opposite to the fundamental epistemological problems. Do we start from the belief that theoretical ideas in social science knowledge of universal culture, such as natural science or attached to the culture in which the idea of planned? Or should be forwarded to the question "whether the culture of a society or individual or social group is a biological system in its citizens so that an understanding of social and biophysical environment should be considered a uniform?"
Or did each citizen has its own understanding that is not necessary and not necessarily the same from one citizen to another citizen? Like the old saying says sabumi feature that suggests ways sadesa very deep understanding that each community supporters to develop a culture in the archipelago of organic completeness supra or equipment which is non-corporeal manifestation of the active response to the environment. Environmental variation in different regions cause a variety of ways to understand, predict and assess the environment and determine the value and vital ideas that guide the behavior patterns of members of the community.

In order to identify the site though, either in or understood by the general or to the realization that more formal (academic), should be in view and in accordance align the cultural background of each natural and cultural environment supporting cultural time frame. As is generally the archipelago, Tatar Sunda society since before the Tarumanagara to the presence of innovation, intimate and independent with the characteristics of farming culture and beliefs device. Characteristic of farming culture is a strong orientation toward the natural environment and all its contents (fertility) and climate. Because the culture of farming communities to meet life directly involved with use of the natural environment, so try to get closer to the environment. Concept (pikukuh) maintenance of the earth with all its contents essentially symbolizes the relationship itself and its creator.

Mountain or Sand Rock Nangtung guest Reungit geographically (GPS) at the coordinates 06 degrees 51 '43 "- 51 degrees 43' South Latitude (LS) and 107 degrees 53 '59.9" East Longitude (E) elevation from sea level (asl ) 525 meters. Located in the Village Seulareuma (formerly Salareuma) occupies the highest of the surrounding land sandwiched between two other villages that fill the lower plains of Kampung Lebak Huni (west) and the village of Lebak Lagerstroemia (eastern).
Location in the reconciliation of a hill which the concerned residents called the sand (in Sundanese means small mountain of sand) in the mountainous environment Hills South Sumedang comprising Nangtung Mountain or Sand, Sand Mountain or female friend, Sand coffin, Mountain or Sand Ciguling, Mountain or Sand Mountain Palasari and Palasari. Hills in the neighborhood until now there's an ancient tomb in Jagabhaya Grandmother Sacred Mountain or Sand Nangtung and Batukorsi (Stonesit) or Sand Mountain Ciguling.

Mountain or Sand Rock Nangtung guest Reungit is one of the hills in the South Sumedang environment now explore the conditions on the slopes and walls, especially the southern hills. Excavation was related to the mining business resources home building materials and tools daily. About fifty percent of the land south of the hill was opened by the result of deliberate stripping by the company concerned, and shows a large boulder with a specific form of a large number of milestones with a spectacular size.

From the brief note about the Mountain or Sand Rock Reungit guest Nangtung given a named Rochman who visited on October 17, 2002. On the basis of what information has seen the interviews with the elders of the local residents named Aki Jenar (87 years). In addition to rock milestone on the Mountain or Sand Rock Reungit found Nangtung guest of the tunnel that pierces cipeles to Reungit Sand, in the tunnel there terrace steps leading up the hill and serves as a gateway.

Mentioned by Aki Jenar to Rochman that in each month (Islam) and the month of Rajab Mawlood particularly in a Friday night at the top of Sand Mountain or Reungit often appeared light shining like neon lights. So, Rochman added at the end of his notes that the Sand Mountain or Reungit is "site": 1) there is a miracle of light on the highest land or Sand Mountain Reungit; 2) there is a hole in the form of a tunnel from the river to cipeles right through the pile location, square stone man-made.
Same information obtained from residents named Sukandar (43 years), when his father was still alive (Juned bin Juned died age 74 years) tells Reungit Mountain or Sand Rock Nangtung original guest house in the jungle began digging and stones contain milestone and when the year 1954 clear land for agriculture. In the area of land south of Sand Mountain or Rock Reungit guest Nangtung highway cut-Bandung Sumedang have irrigation (river) in order to irrigate land Cipeles settlements and paddy fields Seulareuma Village residents. Among the irrigation to the land there Reungit Sand tunnel through the soil down to the inside of the Mountain or Sand Rock Nangtung guest Reungit.

Conditions which have been shown Reungit Sand Mountain or have the contents of natural resources in the form of stone pillar in the large amount when the dig so neatly arranged position, type of andesite rock hard and solid, and black. Thus, the present problems, whether or Sand Mountain Rock Nangtung guest Reungit this man's work (artifacts) or present only because of natural phenomena? Problems that still await an answer is the identification of the Mountain or Sand Rock Nangtung guest Reungit with content across a suspicious resources that, if anything to do with the legacy of cultural activity called the site or should be viewed as a natural phenomenon of geological processes alone?

Excavations in the Mountain or Sand content Reungit with natural resources in the form of blocks of andesite-shaped stone pillars with large size and sturdy have shown that approximately 50%. Some of the stones of the dig in the yard lay a claim to the land owner that is Ade Rahmawati (30 years), the only building that houses on the slopes of sand reungit; most others are still in place (according intax matrix).
A large number of stones that have been found before in the mines make use of the building other than the locals made their home building materials, as well as to refute the river bank (Cipeles). Utilization milestone stones either by companies or local communities because of the stone is very good with high hardness capacity and not easily broken even in the smash and the drop hard. Size spectacular with this heavy weight caused the owners to use heavy machinery and bulldozers are big that is until now parked in his yard.

When observed closely, pillar stones have almost the same shape but with the height and diameter vary. Pillar stones that still lie intact in place, plays as if deliberately organized and lined up against a wall (slope) or Sand Mountain Reungit with a likely order tilted 60 degrees east rah circumstances. From the observation of stone pillars that have been on the move and was in the courtyard houses, the lower end of the body (which is attached to the ground) flat shape as is the cut while the tip of the stone pillar body facing upward cone shaped like a deliberately false in a rough cut. Length of pole stones ranging from 7-8 meters, while the diameter of 60-70 cm.

On the slopes of Mount or Sand Rock Reungit guest Nangtung andesite gravel lay some still neatly arranged like the floor and partly scattered gravel mixed (kericak). Behind walls of stone pillars in order to find other arrangements such as the composition of the rock layer cake that fills the inside of the Mountain or Sand Reungit.

Land on top of stone structure covered with soil by solid particles of about 50 cm from the boundary stone structure, followed by a stretch of sand on the surface. The southern region or Sand Mountain Rock Nangtung guest Reungit approximately 1-1.5 miles of flowing river called Cipeles, the river flows into the east-west direction and empty into Cimanuk. Between the wall street (Sumedang-Bandung) and the river is a river Cipeles irrigated land as well as the boundary of Mount or Reungit Sand Rock Nangtung guest. In this area found a hole in the tunnel (tunnel diameter 80-100 cm), although large in size enough to enter the men, but it has now been filled land and even the likes of water and inhabited by animals that are difficult to observe. Results from observation Reungit Mountain or Sand Rock Nangtung show guest:

a. Intax open land attached to the matrix and which is not possible in dipindahtempatkan or change by humans.

b. Contains alamsangat resource potential of andesite stone from a very hard material, also from various forms of which form milestones in very many meets hill, gravel and pebbles with a large number, content of sand and soil.

c. Mountain or Sand Reungit located in mountainous or hilly neighborhood that still includes the plateau mountain range Parahyangan.

d. Nearby, a large river flows flowing into the Cipeles Cimanuk.

Meanwhile, mentioned Reungit Mountain or Sand Rock Nangtung no more a guest house environment containing rocks, soil, water and plants as a natural resource is needed by humans to meet their needs. Natural resources are not created or made by humans, but regarding the efforts and business life in the arts and traditions that exist.


TAMAN SARI, rocking SUNDA, AND TOURISM

Tourism everywhere need to tone up and dance to warm the atmosphere. In addition, gerkan-dance movement in general are symbols meaningful about how they live their lives. When going Vakantiebeurs 2010, the week's biggest tourism promotion in Utrecht, the Netherlands, 12-17 January 2010, the existence of the dance are very important and powerful strong pull.

Stan Indonesia became crowded when performing dances and folk songs that are part of our culture limbs in the show. Indonesia has a diverse ethnic and cultural. Dance too many things, starting a religious saman dance, Sasando, until jaipong movement featuring 3G, which is rocking, Geol (hip movement) and gitek (shoulder movement).

All dances Nusantara and received tremendous appreciation from visitors who Vakantiebeurs in 160 countries follow. The visitors did not move from Indonesia to the exhibition booth of cultural exhibitions completed.
I like the dances of Indonesia. But, a lot of numbers. Obviously I like the dance of Bali and the Moluccas, said Gerard, Dutch citizens who spend long hours on the witness stand to Indonesia Indonesian cultural exhibitions.
The atmosphere grew as the show lively dances and songs full of passion, such as Uhate and Hela Rotane, fun look at the audience. Roaring applause. In fact, when the sons and daughters of Indonesia showing the drum dance of Sunda and masks Rampak rehe, spontaneous bule-bule was excited and into the arena to go dancing, offset 3G movement, rocking, Geol, and gitek.

Movement 3G from traditional Sundanese dance is indeed in a lot of visitors because the waiting time to lead the pro-cons in Bandung, the capital city of origin jaipong dance. Assessing opposition movement 3G too harsh and erotic.
Indonesian cultural exhibitions which took place on the second day of the exhibition, Wednesday (13 / 1), it was in protest other countries booth manager. They protested to the committee Vakantiebeurs. And, the next committee admonished showman Indonesian culture.

We are reminded of the morning, afternoon, and evening. Committee threatened to revoke electricity. We have not run in the exhibitions that loud noises, more than 80 db. But all these devices designed to loud noise. Without the speakers, our tool has been hard, said Agus Safari, Indonesia in Pertujukan Coordinator Vakantiebeurs, pointing gising instrument, xylophone, bonang, and percussion.

Indonesian side finally took the middle road in this DISPUTES. Began the third day, cultural exhibitions are no longer using tetabuhan hard. Dances and songs in the show was in select soft-soft, like kliningan (Sunda) and Sasando. The atmosphere became less festive.
Nevertheless, visitors still packed and waiting for hard dance and excitement. Sometimes, the musicians and dancers from Robot Percussion Studios, Bandung, is sure to bring some soft music. Creative ethnic music loud again shook the stage in one of Indonesia's special booth used for cultural exhibitions.

Indonesian cultural exhibitions playing full back on Indonesian Night event on a large stage (for general) Vakantiebeurs, Friday (15 / 1). All musicians and dancers, including from Maluku and East Nusa Tenggara, to join and perform at this stage in front of visitors Vakantiebeurs, and Minister of Culture and Tourism RI Jero Wacik and Indonesian community in The Netherlands.
Appearances Nusantar dances because it feels good weekend tourism promotion theme this time is Meet The Local, meeting different cultures and local people on the stage Vakantiebeurs. And, Indonesia as the main partner host country.
Of the many dances of the show in Vakantiebeurs, there is a dance that is still a question whether or not refresentasi Indonesia.
The question was raised as saman dance in the opening made Indonesia the press conference.

In the press conference was featured as a guest speaker of Indonesia's Ambassador to Indonesia JE Habibie, Director General of Marketing at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Sapta Nirwandar RI, and the Cultural Attaché at the Dutch Embassy as a moderator.
When the questions and answers session at the open, a Dutch journalist raised his hand and ask questions. Why saman dance in select to initiate a press conference? Does dance of the saman is refresentasi Indonesia? Is not the province of Aceh is implementing sharia law? What about tourist life in the eye with sharia law?

The first question is directly in charge of JE Habibie in Dutch.
According to Habibie, samannya Aceh and the dance is part of Indonesia. Many other dances of the cultural richness of Indonesia. Indonesia is vast with a wide cultural diversity as well. Sharia law is applied in Aceh, but overall security is guaranteed.

Adherents of Islam in Indonesia famous for its high tolerance for outside religious Islam.Indonesia safe. There is no reason to not come to Indonesia, Habibie said.
There is the concern of those at make sharia law to control the activities of tourists who entered the territory of Indonesia.
Though Indonesia is a country consisting of several islands, tribes, customs, religion and culture. So no need to be made an excuse that Indonesia is a country that is able to respect between religions and beliefs. So please your dating and see for yourself that Indonesia is a country very rich in arts and culture, and you will be able to enjoy all the arts and culture without having to choose the place and conditions, because the culture in Indonesia is clear evidence of tolerance was between high culture and society.

Hopefully you can treat thirst culture and art with your visit to INDONESIA

Friday, January 8, 2010

VICTIMS ASSISTANCE FUND REST OF NATURAL DISASTERS 6 BILLION IN INDONESIA

Stimulation funds rehabilitation and reconstruction of earthquake first phase of Rp 119.93 billion, still remaining USD 5.95 billion and put cash back into the Regency Bandung.
This statement was made Head of Population and Social Civic (Dinsosdukcasip) Kab. Bandung, Drs. H. Djamu Kertabudi, M. Si, when met at his office.
According to Djamu, Stimulation funds already in the transfer of Rp 113.94 billion for 3780 community groups (community groups), so there was USD 5.95 billion in cash put back into the area.

The number of community groups stimulant recipients of 3900 community groups. That leaves 120 community groups who had not received stimulant allocation.
According to Djamu, the deadline for transfer to community groups accounts on Thursday (31/12), so that the funds that have not been absorbed back into the local treasury. "We've worked hard, but there are hundreds of community groups that the proposal is not in accordance with the decree (SK) regents that the transfer of funds was delayed.
Community groups, community groups who have not received a transfer of funds from Regency Bandung, Djamu said, came from three districts namely Kec.Majalaya, Bojongsoang, and district. Kutawaringin.

Today we are specifically inviting three subdistrict head and his staff to verify the data back, still troubled community groups. Once verification is complete, funds will be direct stimulants in the transfer.
Even so, Djamu said, because the remaining funds are returned to the local treasury, administrative processes must be from the beginning again. "Regent must submit a letter to the DPRD Kab. Bandung to approve the funds that have not been absorbed stimulants. After the parliament agrees, does not take long to transfer the remaining funds to community groups accounts, "said the estimate Djamu stimulant bias disbursement began in mid-January.
About the circulation issues in society that would have cut funding by the stimulant villages / subdistricts by reason of earthquake victims still have not got it, Djamu said the fund should not have cut a dime. "There should be no cuts to any excuses. Regency Bandung also has to protect so that no deviation practice.
The protection of the formation of Complementary Activities Team (TPK), which facilitated West Java Provincial Government and Community Assistance Team (TPM) with members of the community leaders. "If ever there is a deviation in the field, do not hesitate to report it.
Previously reported, the funds for the rehabilitation stimulant houses victims of the earthquake source from the central government and West Java Provincial Government for the rehabilitation of damaged houses and damaged medium, while the Regency Bandung to rehab houses slightly damaged. For damaged houses will get help with USD 15 million / unit and damaged houses were USD 10 million, while the lightly damaged homes Rp 1 million. Owner of damaged houses and damaged are also getting funds side dishes Rp 900.000 and equipment purchases household Rp 40,000.