Purnama Seruling Penataran

"What is your most favorite city?" If someone ask me like that, of course I'll answer it proudly, "BLITAR". A small city, without plaza and no more cinemas. My friend from another city said that my city is the place for having peace atmosphere, rilex time. It's suitable for old people who spend the rest of their life LOL Quiet, Peaceful, Relaxed. Even, my family and I stay in the village. No traffic jam, no air pollution. The place where I was born and grew up. A small city where so many unforgettable memories. Blitar has slogans, "Blitar Kota Patria", "Blitar Kota Peta". A small city, but very popular because there is Bung Karno's (the first president of Indonesia) graveyard. We use to call "Makam Bung Karno (MBK). There's a campursari song described about my city.

Blitar kutho cilik sing kawentar

Edi peni gunung Kelud sing ngayomi

Blitar jaman Jepang nate gempar

Peta brontak sing dipimpin Supriyadi

Blitar Nyimpen awune sang noto

Mojopait ning candi Penataran

Blitar nyimpen layone Bung Karno

Proklamator lan presiden kang kapisan

Ono crito jare Patih Gajah Modo

Ingkang bisa nyawijikne nuswantoro

Lan ugo Bung Karno sing kondang kaloko

Ning tlatah Blitar lair cilik mulo

Ora mokal Blitar dadi kembang lambe

Ora mokal akeh sing podo nyatakne

Yen to geni ngurupake semangate

Yen to banyu nukulake patriote

We know that the largest Buddhist Temple in the world is Borobudur temple which is located in Central Java; and Prambanan temple is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia (located in East Yogyakarta). My city has the largest Hindu temple in East Java, Penataran temple.

My family and I were in Penataran Temple

I'm so interested with the pictures which is uploaded by my friend, Ruda Rdp (Kreatif Studio).

(He is one of photographers in Blitar).

It's written in the description, Purnama Seruling Penataran <(PSP). I asked him, What Purnama Seruling Penataran (PSP) is? He explained that it's an artistic performance which is held when full moon is coming. He also tagged me in his pictures. Finally he gave me permission to upload his pictures in my blog. I said I'll use that pictures for promoting our city. He asked to promote him. So, I upload his picture too LOL Lets enjoy the pictures which is taken by Mr. Ruda Rdp.

"Supermoon - Purnama Seruling Penataran". What is Supermoon? You can check it here It's so wonderful, isn't it?

"Janur" (young coconut leaf), stands for Sajatining nur, eternal light. It symbolizes glory and victory. We can see so many torches there. What a beautiful night, with full moon and torches.

"Silent Witness".

Mr. Ruda wrote a poetry to describe this picture.

Dari masa-kemasa,

bulan berganti bulan bnyk cerita yg sudah terlewati,

terik matahari,dan dingin nya pagi....

aku dengar tawa ceria,

juga bisikan pengkianatan

aku melihat jiwa putih maupun hitam

aku juga merasakan,

kebahagiaan maupun penderitaan

smoga saja di hari-hari ku yang smakin tua

hanya senyum dan merasakan cerita bahagia jika semua ingat kembali,

mana yang baik atau benar untuk bangsa Indonesia,

aku berdoa semoga bulan bersinar terang.....

Yeah.... For Indonesia, Mr. Ruda! Keep moving forward!

The Ancient Palah

"Palah Under Supermoon" This picture was taken a day before Purnama Seruling Penataran (PSP) Show until 1:00 AM. Great Job, Mr. Ruda n friends!

Mr. Ruda's under Supermoon in Penataran temple.

This is the picture which is tagged for me to tell about the show last 19th March, 2011.

To anyone who interested, wanna enjoy Purnama Seruling Penataran (PSP), and take pictures; You can join next month. This is the schedule of Purnama Seruling Penataran (PSP) this Year :
1. 19 Jan 2011
2. 18 Feb 2011
3. 19 March 2011
4. 18 Apr 2011
5. 17 May 2011
6. 15 Jun 2011
7. 15 Jul 2011
8. 13 Aug 2011
9. 12 Sep 2011
10.12 Oct 2011
11.10 Nov 2011
12.10 Dec 2011

So, Don't miss the chances to enjoy great show, moment in my beloved city! ;-) Special thanks to Mr. Ruda, who allowed me to upload the pictures.