Keris

The kris or keris is a prized asymmetrical dagger most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia, but also indigenous to Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Singapore. It is known as kalis in the southern Philippines. The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade, although many have straight blades as well.

A kris can be divided into three parts: bilah (blade), hulu (hilt), and warangka (sheath). These parts of the kris are objects of art, often carved in meticulous detail and made from various materials: metal, precious or rare types of wood, or gold or ivory. A kris's aesthetic value covers the dhapur (the form and design of the blade, with around 150 variants), the pamor (the pattern of metal alloy decoration on the blade, with around 60 variants), and tangguh referring to the age and origin of a kris. Depending on the quality and historical value of the kris, it can fetch thousands of dollars or even more.

Blangkon

A blangkon or belangkon (Indonesian) is a traditional Javanese headdress worn by men and made of batik fabric. There are 4 different types of blangkons according to their shapes and origins: Ngayogyakarta blangkons, Surakarta blangkons, Kedu blangkons, and Banyumasan blangkons.

In ancient Javanese society, blangkons are believed to originate from the legendary story of Aji Saka. In the story, Aji Saka defeated Dewata Cengkar, a giant who owns the land of Java, by spreading a giant piece of headdress that could cover the entire land of Java. Aji Saka was also believed to be the founder of the Javanese calendar.

There are theories stating that the use of blangkon is the influence of Hindu and Islamic culture absorbed by the Javanese. The first Muslims who entered Java are people from mainland Arab and Gujarati traders. Blangkons are believed to derive from turbans worn by Gujarati traders.

Rendang

Rendang is a spicy meat dish which originated from the Minangkabau ethnic group of Indonesia, and is now commonly served across the country. One of the characteristic foods of Minangkabau culture, it is served at ceremonial occasions and to honour guests. Rendang is also commonly served among the Malay community in Malaysia, and is also popular in Singapore, Brunei, the southern Philippines and southern Thailand. Rendang is traditionally prepared by the Indonesian and Malaysian community during festive occasions such as traditional ceremonies, wedding feasts, and Hari Raya (Eid al-Fitr). Culinary experts often describe rendang as: 'West Sumatran caramelized beef curry'. In 2011 an online poll by 35,000 people held by CNN International chose Rendang as the number one dish of their 'World’s 50 Most Delicious Foods (Readers' Pick)' list.

Pencak Silat: Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate (PSHT)

Pencak Silat is one of the cultures that exist in Indonesia. However, martial arts are also used by some people to minimize crime that exists today. As sports, martial arts are also very popular in Indonesia. In fact, martial arts have a wide range of flows, including the number of colleges in the area known for arts of silat.

Batik Pekalongan

Did you know about Batik Pekalongan?

Pekalongan batik is made by the people of Pekalongan who mostly live in the north coast of the island of Java. Batik style in Pekalongan more emphasis on the better style and material motives. combined with matching colors and elegant patterns, making the person wearing it to be graceful.

according to estimates existing in Pekalongan batik around the year 1800. Even according to data recorded at the Ministry, batik was made ​​there in 1802, as a small tree motif in the form of clothing material.

But significant progress is expected to occur after a major war in 1825-1830 in the kingdom of Mataram which is often referred to as the Diponegoro war. With the onset of the war, urged the royal family and their followers were leaving the area of the kingdom. They then spread towards the East and the West. Later in the area - a new area that the family and followers develop batik.

Over time, Batik Pekalongan experiencing rapid development compared to other regions. batik evolved around the coastal areas, namely in Pekalongan city and regional areas Buaran, Pekajangan and Wonopringgo.