Golden Flower

JAIPONGAN

by ancient_traveler

Jaipongan is an excellent example of the virility of the Indonesian people and their culture and the way in which cultural change takes place with a natural momentum.

Jaipongan is a social dance for young people. It differs from other dances of this type in that it demands certain standards from the dancers, in fact, the following of the basic choreography is very important. First and foremost it is a performance which has its own choreography, musical accompaniment and a style which not all performers will be a able to achieve. It requires the skill gained from courses in dancing this particular dance and therefore demands a higher level of interest than normal.

While it may be easy to criticize Jaipongan for being "commercial" its success boils down to popular taste. An interesting aspect of its acceptance in the West Java area was a distinct decrease in cultural influences from outside Indonesia.

Mollucas Park to commemorate a missionarist

by ukirsari

Speaking about 'mission' I remember a famous movie "The Mission" (Indian tribe and Catholican, the main role is Robert de Niro), then also a song by Rush "The Mission". I dunno why I am still insist to visit Mollucas Park everytime I go to Bandung. And you know what? Under this statue can be read "from Bruxelles - Belgium". Maybe it's a sign for me since I was in Bruxelles?

RESTAURANTS IN BANDUNG

by ancient_traveler

Gambrinus Curry Kitchen Jl. Prof. Dr. Surya Sumantri no 59 Bandung +62-22-201-2704. Western and Indian

Coca Suki, Jl. Ir. H. Djuanda (Dago) no 171-173 Bandung +62-22-253-1933. Thai

My Hanoi House Jl. Rancakendal Luhur no 8A Dago-Bandung +62-22-7007-1108. Vietnamese

Tony Roma's Jl. Sumatra no 1 Bandung +62-22-422-4656. American

Warung Laos Jl. Eyckman no 2 Banadung +62-22-203-0516. Italian Pizza & Western
Tamani Cafe, Jl. H. Djuanda (Dago) no 7-9 Bandung +62-22-422-289. Western
The Wind Chime Jl. Sawunggaling no 10A Dago-Bandung +62-22-423-9963. Western

Dakken Jl. Laks. L.R.E. Martadinata (Riau) no 67 Bandung +62-22-420-9507 Western & Indonesian
Blackpepper resto & cafe, Jl. Maulana Yusuf no 10 Bandung +62-22-420-6147. Western & Indonesian

Tomodachi Jl. Sukajadi no 193 Bandung +62-22-203-6755. International & Indonesian
Café Bali Jl. Laks. L.R.E Martadinata (Riau) no 215 Bandung +62-22-721-7490. International & Indonesian, try kolak (dessert)
Roemah Kebon Jl. Laks. L.R.E Martadinata (Riau) no 156 +62-22-727-1441 Internatinal & Indonesian

Kirishima Jl. Asia Afrika 129 Ged. Graha International Lt. 7 Bandung +62-22-424-0597
Hanamasa, Jl. H. Djuanda (Dago) no 48 Bandung +62-22-423-0968 Japanese buffet
Sushi Tei, Jl. Sumatra no 9 Bandung +62-22-422-3181. Japanese www.sushitei.com

Hankook Garden, Jl. Karang Sari no 21 Bandung +62-22-203-3473. Korean
Korean House Jl. Sukajadi no 175 Bandung +62-22-203-5306

Grand Eastern Jl. Pasirkaliki no 18 Bandung +62-22-422-4636/37 Chinese www.grandeastern.net
Imperial Restaurant, Jl Braga no 121 Bandung +62-22-423-3291. Chinese email: imbdg@melsa.net.id
Golden Lake Jl. Dr.Setiabudhi no 269-275 Bandung +62-22-201-2610. Chinese email: goldenlake@bdg.centrin.net.id
Dragon Palace Jl. Dr. Djunjunan (Pasterur) no 116 Bandung +62-22-203-9280. Chinese
Queen Restaurant Jl. Dalem Kaum no 79 Bandung +62-22-420-4561. Chinese.

Kedai Ny. Rumah Jl. P. Trunojoyo no 29 Bandung +62-22-420-4750. Indonesian
Mirasa Jl. Purnawarman no 68 Bandung +62-22-423-5270. Indonesian, try nasi rames

ASIA-AFRICA Street, Bandung

by meiyergani

Asia Africa street is one of Bandung Throughfare, here one could find Savoy Homan Hotel and many other hotels, Asia Africa Historical Building, Asia Africa Museum and just walking distance to Braga street, Alun alun or Bandung square

BANDUNG

by ckjeffrey

"BANDUNG"

Bandung, the capital city of West Java. Glimpse of Dutch influence thru' art deco style buildings that dot the city. Parahyangan Mountains help to temper the climate, keeping it mild and pleasant to stay on...

"Tangkungan Perahu"