During the Dutch East Indies era, the city of Jayapura was named Hollandia. After the Dutch handed Papua to UNTEA (United Nations Temporary Executive Authority), Hollandia was changed to become a New City. During the Old Order, Kota Baru was changed to Soekarnopura. During the New Order era, Soekarnopura was renamed Jayapura. Humboldt Bay was […]
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The oldest area in Jakarta is the northern part of the west coast of Java where the Ciliwung River flows into the bays in Jakarta. This port city was originally named Sunda Kelapa, but on June 22, 1527 Prince Fatahillah destroyed Sunda Kelapa and instead founded the city of Jayakarta in the area. This date […]
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Talempong (also known as Cak Lempong in Malaysia) is a traditional musical instrument of the Minangkabau tribe. The shape is almost the same as the bonang instrument in the gamelan device. Talempong can be made of brass, but some are made of wood and stone. Currently talempong of the brass type is more widely used. […]