Month: July 2014

The Legend of Lembu Suro

the legend of lembu suro

A long time ago the prosperous kingdom of Daha in Kediri, East Java was ruled by King Syrengga. The king’s favourite daughter, Dewi Kilisuci, was a legendary beauty who had infamously broken the hearts of many hopeful suitors. One day two malevolent kings, Lembu Suro and Mahesa Suro, both mesmerized by Dewi Kilisuci’s beauty, asked …

The Legend of Apsara

the legend of apsara

The Apsara Residence and Spa is dedicated to honor King Jayawarman II and also King Suryawarman II of the Khmer Empire (1113-1150 AD) in Cambodia. Jayawarman II was a young prince who came from or once lived in Java and built a powerful kingdom in Champa at the end of the 8th century. He ruled …

Meet David Metcalf and Join in a Visual Celebration of Indonesian Cultures

meet david metcalf and join in a visual celebration of indonesian cultures - tugu kunstkring paleis

July 10, 2014- DayakAncient Wisdom – The Journey Back Indonesian based professional photographer David Metcalf is leading an expedition on20 August, 2014 to take 6 Kenyah Dayaks from North Kalimantan back to their original village, deep in the forest and home to thespiritual burial grounds of their ancestors. It is an8-day journey up the Kayan …