Jakarta International Kite Festival was held on July 24-25, 2010 at Carnaval Beach, Ancol.

Initially we planned to be there early in the morning but we stuck there all day long so we missed the meeting with other bloggers, Toni, Ivy, Therry, Wien, and Cn. That’s not good considering that would be my last meet up with Therry while she’s single hehehe…

Anyway, back to the main topic…

There were about 150 participants, from local and abroad. They brought their own kites which represented their cultures, i.e. Japanese, Betawi, Korea, Java, etc. There were huge kites – which I couldn’t imagine that they could be flown – and small & cute kites as well.

The committee also held a photography contest of which the main subject is the event itself, and the winners were chosen by the visitors. The prizes were not really attractive but for photographers, this event was a pool of fascinating photography subjects so there were a lot of photographers.

The event was not really crowded. I guess because it was not heavily advertised. However on the next day (Sunday), it was featured in Kompas so I guessed it was so crowded on that day

I and Yudieth took some pictures of the kites. They were really really amazing; colorful, creative, huge, small, cute, and funny. The Event Coordinator actually set a booth selling kites, so visitors could try to fly some cool kites. That’s supposed to be a good experience (considering last time I played kites was about…15 yrs ago) but we were too busy taking pictures

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This event was intended for family, not couples, considering obvious factor: Carnaval Beach festival was so dull. There were a lot of kids, playing with kites or just running around.

In overall, we felt that this event was worth to visit. Yes it was hot, dry, etc etc, but it was fun to see the kids and the kites. I guess we should have tried to fly the kites as well.

Other photos which we were interested:

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Oh, what’s the other best part? It is next to Segarra Beach Restaurant. After spending almost all day, we relaxed in Segarra, enjoying the magnificent sunset with good food and good laughter

Ps. We were too tired to compose better sunset photos…it was better to enjoy the sunset

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About two weeks ago I went to Yayasan Berkat Kasih Imanuel, a social foundation in Cilincing area. I can write few sentences about this foundation, but I found the best description about this foundation from Reformata tabloid ( http://www.reformata.com/0303-yayasan-berkat-kasih-imanuel–sulap-kawasan-kumuh-menjadi-surgaloka.html )

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As quoted from the website (translated via Google Translate, originally in Indonesian language):

YEAR 80s, Kampung Sawah in Cakung-Cilincing, North Jakarta, had been a place of exile the corpse without an identity. Corpses dumped in there are generally victims of "Peter" (the mysterious shooter) which was rampant at that time. Dead baby abortion and other crime victims are also often thrown in there.

Residents of Kampung Sawah consisting of various ethnic groups are not surprised again every time there was a body dumped in the area that many of the swamp. No wonder the village was called "haunted village." The nickname was more fitting if connected with the habits of many people who like drinking, gambling, gangsters, criminals. All blended into one. Most residents livelihood as scavengers. Towards the evening, the village atmosphere even more frightening because the electricity has not been signed.

Because there is no activity, girls are usually just sat there, brushed his mother’s hair, looking for lice. While other teenagers and little kids just playing and hanging around all day.

One day, a middle-aged woman came to the center of the township. Women who turned out to a priest and named VS Backer approached some teenagers and ask why not go to school.Answer their uniform: no money. No wonder so many school-age children were illiterate.Women born in Purbalingga, Central Java, January 16, 1957 was very concerned, and his heart was moved to do something to help them. As he prayed to God, he wants to build a school for the children. Backer had hesitated to start a "project" because of the social fund is limited.However, the word of God, clearly audible in his ears so that the plan was working alone and God alone will solve all.

In 1993, Backer faith begins with the promise of establishing a church called the GBI Kampung Sawah. Unexpectedly, a number of donors is not known Backer, both from within and outside the country, leaving the money to help his ministry. "Lord Jesus move the hearts of those who helped this ministry," he said sumringah. Of the aid, Backer with regular church benevolence spread by sharing food and rice packets each flood.

Some home residents who purchased unfit for human habitation. Thanks Love Below Emmanuel Foundation, set up polyclinics Backer in 1996. He alone became medics. Backer had completed the nursing education and teacher education in Bandung in central Java.Furthermore, the school building he built in stages from kindergartens and elementary schools.While the new junior high building was built one class. Now, the number of students from kindergarten to junior high school reached 300 students. Many residents have pleaded with the addition of a third-grade space. "I’m sorry to see them there is no money to go on to another school," he said.

Based on prayer and fasting

Hundreds of feet into the entrance of Kampung Sawah feels different locations. Thousands of paving blocks into stepping stones residents since Yayasan Kasih Thanks to Emmanuel spread the love in there. Through Yayasan Kasih Thanks to Emmanuel, a resident of Kampung Sawah can now enjoy free health services and schools. Residents were invited to send the elderly relatives and orphans to dititip in an orphanage, nursing home and hostel. Everything is free of charge. Other social programs that can be enjoyed by residents are sewing as a training facility for working capital. This program is vital to remember Kampung Sawah not far from industrial areas Bonded Nusantara (KBN), which has thousands of workers.

Of all social action, which is dedicated Backer has made many significant changes from the original village and haunted slums into beautiful and peaceful. Residents support whatever is done Backer, not to mention smelly activities gospel. Already many people took the decision to accept Jesus because you see the devotion Backer. In fact, citizens of other faiths is ready to become a shield if a church there to be disturbed. One thing that troubled the hearts Backer is when I see a non-Christian citizens of displaying the image of Jesus Christ in his house.

Backer action should be a reference for other churches are vying with each other to establish a branch churches in the area of the city and business center without going down to the slum.

By Herbert Aritonang

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I was invited by my friend as her Church arranged this visit. They provided books, stationeries, and foods to the children and old people who were supervised by the foundation. They held games and some performance too. I was arrived very late, about an hour before it ended. Too bad I missed some gigs there. Nevertheless, when I came, I could see the joy of the children. There were several senior citizens there, apparently the Church also invited them to attend the event.

If you want to visit this foundation, this is the address:

Yayasan Berkat Kasih Immanuel

Kampung Sawah Blok B no.16 RT 006/RW 010

Kelurahan Semper Timur, Cilincing

Tanjung Priuk, Jakarta Utara

How to get there?

Take the toll road, exit at Tanjung Priok. From the second traffic light, go left and straight until you find JICT office. Ask people nearby ( I was lost, so it was one of my reasons for coming late).

Another pictures:

These kids were narcist…they were very comfortable in front of camera and one of kids kissed my back-LCD…apparently there was his sweetheart in the picture I took hehehe….(guess who :p)

Angel taught them how to use one of the most sophisticated gadgets in the planet: iPhone.

Grandma, 72 yrs old. Apparently she had problem with her back

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I used to think that this zoo was not-so-good place and nothing much to see. Well, it turned out that I was wrong. The zoo is not very big, but it’s still a nice place; cool, relatively clean, and it has a lot of collections. Tickets are pretty cheap; around IDR 25,000 for a car with 2 adults. If you want to go to “green” place, inexpensive, and not far from Jakarta, look no further. This is it.

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I did some color adjustments in the post processing, no cropping. Some images were taken by Yudieth. Gears: Canon EOS 7D, Canon 500D, Canon EF 24mm F1.4L, Canon EF 24-105mm F4L.

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Oriental Circus Indonesia is unique as it was established by Indonesian Air Force for political reason, around 40 years ago. It is now run by the Cooperative of Indonesian Air Force (not sure whether this is the correct translation).

The show in Puri Indah Mall will run until April 11 and then they will move to Summarecon Serpong. The tickets are reasonably priced, ranging from IDR 25k (ca USD 2.2) to IDR 150k (ca USD 12) per person. The shows were pretty much standard in my opinion. There were acrobatics, clowns, animal shows, and dancing. However the performance was terrific and perfectly executed. In overall, it was very entertaining and worth the money.

When in Jakarta, most of the entertainments you can find are available in malls, buildings, and cafe. Hence, Circus is definitely a refreshing option and a must go.

Enjoy the pics (click each image to enlarge).

Gears: Canon EOS 500D and Canon EF 24-105/F4 Lens (no flash)

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Recommended Places:

• CoffeeBreak – Kaliurang, Yogyakarta (a really comfortable place. must visit)
• Ministry Coffee – Prawirotaman, Yogyakarta (so so place, but their foods & drinks were terrific!)
• Sate Bu Diah – Solo (watch your cholesterol ;p)
• Serabi Notosuman – Solo (available in Jakarta, but hey, I was in Solo! ;p)
• Losari Restaurant – Magelang (freakin’ expensive, but the foods were good and the whole experience was great!)
• Paris Coffee – Parangtritis Street, Yogyakarta (so so coffee, but their chocolate drinks were damn good)

Next writing: A Trip to Losari Coffee Plantation

Gears: Canon EOS 500D, Canon Lens 24-105/F4, Canon Lens 50mm/F1.8, and Manfrotto Tripod.

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The stations is not really crowded. Not a fancy station, but it is quite clean and safe. Its decors are Dutch-style and apparently well maintained. Most of its staffs have been there for decades. Not surprising, even the porters and food hawkers have been there for decades also.

Enjoy the pics (click each image to enlarge).

Taken using Canon EOS 500D, and 24-105 lens.

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• Mercy is a short form of Mercedes Benz
• Tiger means Macan. Macan stands from MAnis dan CANtik. In English, it can be translated as Sweet and Beautiful
• Mercy Tiger means Sweet and Beautiful Mercedes Benz
• Mercy Tiger however, is usually referred to Mercedes Benz sedans which produced before 1985.

Model names were usually related to engine sizes, type of engine, and chassis type.

• D for Diesel,
• E for Einspritzung (fuel injection)
• Lang for Long Wheelbase
• T for Transport and Touring (estate/station wagon)
• C for Coupé

The 280E was enormously popular, thanks largely to the sweet 6 cylinder being equipped with the Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection system with air volume control (first seen in the 6.9 litre monster 450SEL).

The car had all the style and grace of the larger “S” class cars, but with a much more appealing price. And the optional sunroof was a pearler, employing an automatic wind deflector.

The 280E came standard with 4 wheel disc brakes, electric windows, power steering and could be optioned with cruise control, fog lights and central locking.

They are not particularly collectable, but a well cared for example will provide a high class drive even by todays standards.

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_mercedes_280e.htm

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