Miss Universe visits Borobudur
Magelang, C Java (ANTARA News) - Miss Universe Dayana Mendonza (22) in her current tour of Indonesia paid a visit to the well known Buddhist temple of Borobudur in Magelang district, Central Java, on Monday.
Accompanied by Miss Indonesia 2008, Zivanna Lestisha Siregar, Mendonza arrived at the temple at around 8.30 am.
Director for Operation and Development of Borobudur and Prambanan Temples, Guntur Puronomo Adi received the Miss Universe in the Borobudur temple yard. Purnomo Adi when receiving the Miss Universe was accompanied by Retno Hardiasiwi, head of the Borobudur Tourism Park unit.
Guntur handed over a gift in the form of a book titled "Borobudur Prayer in Stone" to Mendonza. Besides, the book, the Miss Universe also received a traditional `batik` cloth with a motive of the Borobudur temple.
Mendonza had an observation tour of the temple, and walked around the stupa in the temple peak. She happened to try to reach one of the Buddhist statue named "Kunto Bimo" by Javanese people.
Javanese believed that whoever was able to touch the legs of the statue would be awarded with welfare and have his or her prayers answered.
Mendonze left the temple at 9.10 am after taking a picture in the temple`s yard.(*)
Source: www.budpar.go.id
Recent News
- Vesak Day at the Borobudur Temple
On Vesak Day which this year falls on Sunday, 6 May, thousands of devotees will congregate at the Borobudur temple in Central Java , - the world’s largest Buddhist monument, - to take part in Buddhism’s holiest event. - Semarang: Indonesia's City of Jamu
Semarang, the capital of Central Java, is a vital port city nestled on the Java Sea. Ships from China, India and Europe have long come to Semarang’s docks to trade, helping the city to grow into an industrial hub for both big and small manufacturers - Two Temples Worth a Visit in Central Java
Although most Indonesians know about the popular Borobudur and Prambanan temples, they might not be familiar with the unique Javanese-Hindu temples Sukuh and Cetho, despite the fact that both are also located in Central Java.
Articles
Testimonies
- Greg Roberts / Australia
This unbelievable journey that began at Jakarta and concluded at Ubud, Bali, would not have been possible without the guidance and recommendations of Udhi Sudiyanto, Director of Antar Anda Tour and Travel, Yogyakarta - Jan Thiels / Belgium
Dear Udhi We want to thank you for the good organization of our trip in Indonesia. - Cees de Mos / Netherlands
On behalf of the group (8 adults and 3 children.) I gladly let you you that our trips in Indonesia not only beautiful, but excellent.