Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Buddhist Vesak Celebrations



Vesak is the holiest day in Buddhism and a season of special holy significance to all Buddhists around the world. Vesak Full Moon is the holiest of all the full moon days. On this day are celebrated the birth, the Enlightenment, and the death of the Buddha.
In Indonesia Vesak Day called Waisak, Thousands of Buddhist monks and followers meditate for the moment of Vesak at Borubudur temple and Mendut temple. Buddhists in Indonesia celebrate Vesak Day or 'The day of Buddha's birth, his enlightenment and his reaching of nirvana'. Buddhism is one of five official religions in the world largest Muslim populated nation. Read more!

Friday, May 2, 2008

RAMAYANA BALLET , the classic Hindu tale of honour, magic and courage.


Ramayana Ballet is based on the epic of Ramayana, which it's story is depicted on the wall of Prambanan tample, the show tells about the fight between the evil symbolized by Rahwana, malicious king of Alengka and the good, represented by Sri Rama, Price of Ayodyapala.
The entire story is presented in a series of dance movements done by dancers, Gamelan orchestra is also played to make the show even more entertaining by gamelan music. There is no dialog among the dancers. The only storyteller is the “sinden” (female singer) who describes the coarse of the story through Javanes songs. the Ramayana ballet usually ends up with Rama and his followers wining back Shinta from the clutches of Rahwana, but for me Ramayana Ballet started from backstageRead more!