Beaverboard Mosques at Takbeer Night

Takbeer Night’s in Mataram was very lively. As it is known that Takbeer's done at night from the end of Ramadan which tomorrow is the beginning of the month of Shawwal (1 Shawwal) which is the feast of Muslims around the world. Takbeer’s a thing that must be done as the glorification of God’s name.

The cultures of Mataram, had Takbeer night done with parade of the replica of the mosques from each Muslim community. The replicas of the mosques made from cardboard and plywood formed in such a way that is similar from each of the mosques, even a replica of the mosque under construction was displaying on the parade. The replicas also adorned by an attractive lighting so it can display the beauty of each mosque. Then, the replicas placed on the pickup, paraded around the city, and accompanied by bedug (a traditional drum) and other musical instrument and reading Takbeer.

Moto Monster

Some motors with the big machine roared along the highway, with large and heavy sound. Like a monster that was speeding. No one if some people call it the motor monster, or moto monster.

At the Bhayangkara commemorate the year 2011; the Police NTB Province held a ceremony and socialization "Safety Riding" throughout their working area with a variety of events. From safety riding event followed by various motorcycle clubs to traditional performances such as peresean, lion dance and others. Among motorcycle club who attend safety riding, motorcycle club is Mataram moto monster of the most prominent. The roar of the engine sound, a rider and a typical embodiment of the motor is very stunning and elegant. See some of moto monster below.

Samawa Art Festival

In May, exactly on May 4 - 8, 2011 was held Samawa Arts Festival, or Sumbawa Island Cultural Arts Festival. The word of “Samawa” used of the community / ethnic Sumbawa to mention ethnic and language.

The festival theme this time is "Samawa Intan Bulaeng" that the agenda of the Exhibition, Expo, Competition, Cultural Dialogue, and Night.

Exhibition Agenda launched by the Governor of NTB and art exhibition Tokal Basai. Tokal Basai Art Exhibition is a cultural custom to apply the bride Samawa. The series of Cultural Art Exhibition Tokal Basai you can see in the photos below.

The Best Ten Ogoh-ogoh in the Nyepi Celebration 2011 in Mataram

Here is the best ten Ogoh-ogoh that involved in the celebration day of Nyepi in Mataram in year 2011. The votes just reviewed based on the artistic aspect and detail aspect of manufacture, regardless of the spiritual aspects that accompany it, because the selection of forms, kinds  and types of Ogoh-ogoh by Hindus Community was strongly influenced by the spritual aspect.

Ogoh-ogoh Parade in Mataram a manifestation against evil spirits

Ogoh-ogoh parade held on the island of Lombok by both Hindus on March 4, 2011. Hindus on the island of Lombok are ethnic Balinese long history in control of most of the island of Lombok. Customs of the Hindu community on the island of Lombok is not much different from the Hindu community in Bali.

Ogoh-ogoh parade is a manifestation of Hindus in the control of evil spirits so they keep the streets that have been arranging by God. Hindus believe there should be a balance between the creatures that exist on earth.

This year, the commemoration day of Nyepi is set on March 5, 2011 and held the day before the parade of Ogoh-ogoh. Ogoh-ogoh parade in the city of Mataram in this very lively compared to recent years. Statues of Ogoh-ogoh included more than 200, of each row (hamlet or community groups) in the town of Mataram and its surroundings.

The various forms of giant statues as high as 2-4 m are creating and then paraded in a parade like that done today. Giant statues are the embodiment of evil spirits that affect the lives of the Balinese Hindu community and must be control. Those are a summary of the intent and purpose of the Ogoh-ogoh this.

Ok, because I am not a Hindu people of Bali, I cannot provide more information in on-Ogoh Ogoh and Nyepi days, so no one gave an explanation that may cause discomfort of Hindus, and then we just enjoy a parade of Ogoh-ogoh series and the atmosphere is in the photos below. Enjoy, and do not forget to visit the Lombok Island next year to be able to witness firsthand the parade of Ogoh-ogoh this while enjoying the beautiful panorama of sea and cultures on the Lombok Island.