WW: the Enchanted Lawang Sewu, Semarang, Central Java

"As one thousand doors await, open yours to let the good things step in"

Some snaps I took from my previous visit to Lawang Sewu, or literally means one thousand doors, back in 2013. 
Three years ago? 
Indeed. 
And I miss my homeland and its timeless beauty more than ever. 

Some great blogging friends of mine reside in this beautiful city and it reminds me of tons of photos taken while visiting this remarkable place.

One cloudy day, one magnificent building and one unforgettable visit.

welcome to Lawang Sewu

every corner is a beauty

Famous for its "thousand" doors

And magnificent structure

The stained glass windows are still in excellent condition.

love the intricate details

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WW: the Great Mosque of Central Java

One of the gems and landmarks of Semarang, Central Java.
The Great Mosque of Central Java beautifully reflects the grand design of Islamic architectures with elegant traditional Javanese touch. 

Truly an amazing complex that you should see while visiting Semarang, Central Java...

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WW: Lawang Sewu, Semarang

Lawang sewu

Literally means a thousand doors, in Javanese.

A historical landmark in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia

Lawang sewu

the attic...

some of the doors..

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ASEAN BLOGGER FESTIVAL INDONESIA 2013 #3

Alriteeee......it's my 3rd piece now already ... related to ASEAN Blogger Festival Indonesia 2013..

I know it takes ageeees to complete what I have in mind (and notes) regarding our one-of-a-kind event, but please, please, please bear with me :D...

Anywaaaay....

Let me talk a lil' bit about Solo.

I love this city...

Being famously known as the Spirit of Java, Solo is indeed the perfect choice for hosting this event. With its vibrant artistic environment and deeply-rooted cultural lives, Solo definitely has a lot to offer to bloggers. Even the theme for ASEAN Bloggers Festival Indonesia 2013, Re-inventing the Spirit of Cultural Heritage of Southeast Asia, perfectly reflecting the thrust of this lovely city. Wherever you look, wherever you go, Solo will cater you thirst for everlasting cultural values and principles.

My short conversations with many Soloensis (if I may call them that way :D) or Solonese clearly

reflected their pride and unconditional love towards their traditional values and rich cultures.

And as we packed ourselves for a 3-intensive-day meeting during ABFI, we had the honour, and privilege, to witness the beauty of those generations-long inherited traditions during the Mangkunegaran Art Festival.

Regularly conducted, The Mangkunegaran Performing Art truly entertained us. Through dances and operette, we vividly enjoyed these arrays of beautiful moves depicting the gracefulness as well as grand philosophies of their lives.

Enjoying tari Golek Sukoreno, Tari Kupu, Tari Sobra and Timun Mas or Golden Cucumber operette, I was fully absorbed to the richness and colorful world of Solonese....Breathtaking...

How could you not enjoy it....lovely Gamelan composition, graceful moves and beautiful ladies and girls....

Aren't they beautiful....

during the preparation....

si timun mas :D....

I do envy these girls....they are sooo graceful...

Even Sodra Dance is sooo funny, yet still energetically and gracefully performed by boys with cool attire..perfect mix between traditional costumes with modern touch..I loveee those shades :D...

And of course....the Mangkunegaran Palace itself is quite a place...

And bloggers? we enjoyed it sooo much...

cheeeers.....

See....it doesn't take much to fall in love with Solo...first impression and you'll be smithen...

So,  come and visit Solo then ... feel the vibe and get ready to fall for it :D...

Till we meet again, Solo...