Holden
is a car company founded in Australia in 1856 by James Alexander Holden. Holden himself went to Indonesia around 1965 with the entry of cars and Holden Kingswood Holden Premier. Holden became a division of General Motors since 1931 and his name is now the GM Holden, Ltd..
Holden lion logo image which still characterizes Holden cars.
Today many car enthusiasts want to evoke the spirit of Holden Holden back ever victorious in the 70's and 80's by doing a gathering among users, collectors and lovers into one association known as the Holden Indonesia. In Jakarta alone they are usually gathered at the West Parking Senayan - or also often gather in Gandaria, Kebayoran Baru, the users and Holden enthusiasts are sharing information, especially about Holden and all the intricacies, the most special is how those who care Holden vehicles is included in group this antique car.
History of Vespa Congo
As we both know, war is raging on the continent of Africa in the decade of 1960 to give effect to the popularity of the Vespa irrational, especially in our beloved homeland. As part of the Indonesian nation concern to world peace, then after the end of Congo War (the country changed its name several times the Congo, Zaire, Congo) dated July 31, 1960 the United Nations proclaimed the Republic of Indonesia to send its troops to be part of the peacekeeping force in Congo State. Being a high concern for peace on earth, Nation Indonesia sent its best troops to the Congo with a password Forces Garuda Indonesia through several times landing.
After duty as peacekeepers completed, Garuda Indonesia troops receive a token of appreciation from the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, where one of them a Vespa (from some sources say that the administration was also there in the form of money and a few crates sewing needle). Seen here Vespa has indeed binding on us (the scooteris) with our nation in the international arena, although it is never written in gold ink history of this republic.
Vespa interesting note that the award is also not free from tradition in the military world. Some sources say that for a green Vespa 150 cc is for soldiers who a higher rank level, while the yellow and blue 125 cc for the lower rank levels. In addition to complement the identity of the Vespa is also pinned a sign on the number of soldiers is concerned, on the left handlebar (handlebar) oval-shaped material made of brass and an accompanying plaque.
After that it is in those years as the Vespa Vespa ramailah Congo wandering in the streets, which adds a new Vespa Vespa type had previously been present. This condition was also a positive impact on sales of Vespa in the homeland at that time. Vespa Congo who have been contributing globular form of free advertising for Vespa importers in Indonesia. This development then led a kind of stigma here that Vespa Vespa round ... Congo.
Wayang Kamasan
Wayang Kamasan painting is one of the classical art form that can be considered the mother art of Balinese culture. The artwork can not be separated from religious values, especially the ritual. In addition to the interests of religious rituals, such as for Ider-Ider (cloth hangings), Kober (flag), and lelontekan (banner), wayang paintings are also used as a decoration, like decorating the walls of the room. This would preserve the usefulness of the classic puppet Kamasan painting until now. One piece of evidence that shows how popular puppet Kamasan paintings are decorative ceiling Kertha Gosa and Taman Gili, the two buildings from the time of the Kingdom Semarapura. Both ancient building has now become one of mainstay attractions Klungkung.
Wayan Classical Themes Kamasan paintings are very distinctive, which is about the story of the Mahabharata or Ramayana. Often within a single painting there are some fragments that make up the storyline. Style of painting such as this remind us of today's comics. The difference, Wayang Kamasan paintings do not contain text as in the comic dialogue.
Kamasan as where the development of classical art and the art of puppet carving silver and brass is just a small village in Klungkung regency, Bali. The village is located about 2 km south of the city which became the capital kabuten Semarapura Klungkung. The distance from Denpasar to this village is 30 km. Through the streets by Ida Bagus Mantra pass this village can be reached by motor vehicle within 45 minutes.
According to historical records, this classic puppet painting Kamasan developed since the time of Majapahit Kingdom. Between the 14th century until the 18th century, the island of Bali ruled the Dalem, the kings of Sri Krishna Kepakisan descendants of the Majapahit Kingdom.
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