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t took a savant—the likes of English poet T
Eliot—to predict the wastelands that would emerge in the modern world we know today
Legendary French poet Arthur Rimbaud did so at the age of 18 years old
and it led him on an odyssey to what was then the Dutch East Indies
specifically the city of Salatiga in Central Java
A highly influential figure for renowned modernists from Eliot to James Joyce
Rimbaud put in ink his destiny in one of the lines from his landmark prose-poem "A Season in Hell" in 1873:
“My day is done: I’m leaving Europe
The marine air will burn my lungs; unknown climates will tan my skin.”
he boarded a ship sailing to the Dutch East Indies—after enlisting as a soldier for the Dutch Royal Army
He set foot in Batavia (now Jakarta) with the other recruits
and spent only two weeks there before deserting the colonial army to sail back home to France
Rimbaud’s trip has long been scrutinized by critics who wonder why one of France’s brightest minds would cease writing and leave it all behind for a journey halfway across the globe
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UIN News Online – Dozens of Da’wa Faculty students of IAIN Salatiga visit the UIN Jakarta Faculty of Da'wah and Communication Sciences (FIDK) on Thursday (04/25/2019)
The visit was led directly by the Dean of IAIN Salatiga Da’wa Faculty Mukti Ali
accompanied by Deputy Dean for Student Affairs and Collaboration Rasimin
The visit was received by Jakarta the FIDK UIN Jakarta Vice Dean for Cooperation Suhaimi
who accompanied by the Head of Islamic Broadcasting Communication Study Program Masran
Mukti in his remarks said that the visit to FIDKOM UIN Jakarta was a routine program to improve students' insight into dynamic communication and da'wah knowledge
we also conduct learning outside the classroom so that they see the extent of the development of da'wah and communication," he said
they also made visits to a number of da'wah faculties and communications from several universities and media companies
was chosen because of its existence as one of the best faculties of da'wah and communication in the state Islamic religious colleges
the development of learning facilities and the support of teaching lecturers in the faculties was an important factor in encouraging learning in the FIDKOM UIN Jakarta environment
practicum activities in the laboratory and the field practices are added values for the learning process
students are taught directly about the process of production techniques behind the delivery of information,” he said
2023 © Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta
SALATIGA — On Tuesday (23/5/2023) at 12.00PM local time
this was the moment that students looked forward to
the delicious aroma of soto and instant noodles wafting in the air
Rows of tables and chairs were filled with students who were busy eating
There was also a 24-year-old man familiarly called Busro, serving customers at Kantin Kontainer Dompet Dhuafa (Dompet Dhuafa Container Canteen). He is an 8th semester student majoring in Islamic Education at Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Salatiga
Busro is the Coordinator as well as the Administrator of Kantin Kontainer Dompet Dhuafa
Also read: Kantin Kontainer Dompet Dhuafa Sejahterakan Mahasiswa hingga Cetak Generasi Wirausaha
Born and raised in Purwodadi, Grobogan, Ahmad Busro Mustofa successfully runs and manages Kantin Kontainer Dompet Dhuafa
which is an empowerment program in the economic sector
This Container Canteen is an entrepreneurial scholarship program intended for underprivileged students
The way is to manage a canteen shaped as a container
ranging from traditional specialties to contemporary dishes
Arriving at Kantin Kontainer Dompet Dhuafa
you can see a long line filling the container
Busro and his three teams have 12 suppliers of food products from UIN Salatiga students
Behind his expertise in managing Kantin Kontainer
Busro is just a farmer’s son who has determination and also a strong dream to be able to go to college
Both his parents work as corn field farmers in Purwodadi
Also read: ETOS ID dan BAKTI NUSA, Dua Beasiswa Dompet Dhuafa untuk Mahasiswa
Busro’s determination and enthusiasm to be able to get a proper education has been achieved
Busro admitted that he felt lucky because this really helped his study to run smoothly
Due to his family’s mediocre economic condition and inability to meet and finance his needs during college
he did various jobs to find additional income
because in my area it is rare for someone to go to college
It’s already settled like that at home
I was confused about what to do,” explained Busro
before making a match with Kantin Kontainer
Busro admitted that he had worked as an online taxi motorcycle rider
Until finally he got information about the recruitment of canteen managers
though to manage the Container Canteen and to become a benefit recipient
one had to go through various stages and selections
Also read: Meretas Batas Gapai Perguruan Tinggi Impian, Sinergi DD Jabar dan Platform Lulus Negeri Hadirkan Beasiswa
“Then I continued to work as an online taxi motorcycle rider
Then finally there was a recruitment of Kantin Kontainer
I signed up and we registered for our selection,” Busro added to Dompet Dhuafa
That passion and determination finally managed to get Busro a scholarship
through Kantin Kontainer Dompet Dhuafa as a community empowerment institution
they request entrepreneurial skills for students
my parents once said that if a mother graduated from elementary school
their children could graduate from college
So I signed up for college to raise the status of my parents,” he explained
Also read: Diaspora Bercerita: Melintas Batas, Bangun Mimpi Anak Indonesia
Busro explained that since the beginning of the semester
he has paid for his tuition fee on his own
thanks to the hard work he did as well as support from Dompet Dhuafa
because I personally focus the result of this on UKT
this is a historical place for my portfolio
All friends who graduated have taken pictures here since 2017,” he continued
Having stopped operating for 2 years due to Covid-19
Busro together with three other people in his team managed to restore the glory of the Kantin Kontainer Dompet Dhuafa
Kantin Kontainer is able to achieve a turnover of around Rp1,500,000 per day
the Kantin Kontainer is able to earn a turnover of Rp
This income is able to pay off the payment of Busro and friends’ Tuition Fee (UKT)
The profits of the Kantin Kontainer are now used as canteen operations and the salaries of students who become managers
as much as 2.5 percent of canteen profits are paid as zakat through Dompet Dhuafa
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“The turnover per day is 2 million to 2.5 million
it means the remaining is only 1.5 million
it means we get 6 million to 7 million of the turnover
and the condition of students also influences it,” concluded Busro
Dompet Dhuafa focuses on building the economic and social independence of the underprivileged community
Dompet Dhuafa has contributed significantly in improving welfare and providing better opportunities for those who are less fortunate
Dana yang didonasikan melalui Dompet Dhuafa bukan bersumber dan bertujuan untuk pencucian uang (money laundry)
maupun tindak kejahatan lainnya yang tidak sesuai prinsip syariah dan regulasi
Harap konfirmasi setiap transaksi donasi ke Customer Care Dompet Dhuafa
Salatiga is an enclave located at the intersection of popular destinationsin Central Java: Semarang
Its strategic location offers visitors a multitude of options for activities and sightseeing
ranging from natural and historical attractions to cultural journey and culinary delights
Now the existence of PituRooms in the heart of Salatiga adds to the list of attraction in the 55 sqm town
It’s a unique seven-room hotel designed and owned by Ary Indra
an architect with almost 30 years of experience under his belt
PituRooms has quickly become the new “it” place in Salatiga since the hotel opened its doors to guests in December 2022
Standing on a narrow plot of land measuring only 2.8 m x 12 m
this 17 m tall terracotta building effortlessly blends in with its surroundings
yet its slender profile catches the attention
guests are greeted by an espresso machine nestled next to a leafy corner and a long wooden bench adorned with small coffee tables
locals are also drawn to the café due to its compact size
which fosters a communal atmosphere where people can easily engage in conversation
is a cylindric lift with only 75 cm in diameter
This lift can only transport one person at a time and has a maximum weight capacity of 100 kg
An alternative option to reach the upper floors is by utilizing the open riser stairs
which are interspersed with grated ramps all the way to the top floor
The hollow spaces within the stairs and ramps contribute to a more spacious ambience in the corridors
The seven guest rooms – where the hotel got its name
pitu meaning seven – and a staff room are on the north and south sides of the building
The rooms are numbered in Javanese language; ji
Every aspect of the hotel has been designed with space efficiency in mind
Customisation was crucial in order to accommodate furniture that meets standard needs whilst maintaining flexibility of movement in such limited space
“Designing the room layout took the longest time compared to the other aspects
We needed to make the room mock-up twice before finally deciding on the scheme that is installed now,” Ary said
Although the rooms at PituRooms may not provide ample space for morning yoga
the comfortable bed and bedding almost guarantee a good night’s sleep
The bed may appear slightly bulky for the room
but it has been cleverly designed with practicality in mind
This is because a housekeeping cart would face difficulties manoeuvring freely in the narrow corridor
Some rooms don’t have an obvious stool to sit on because it is tucked under the tiny pantry
“We couldn’t use a bigger bed than queen-size
the pillows are the most heavenly in Salatiga,” Ary said proudly
Each room is equipped with an en-suite bathroom featuring American Standard fittings
The bathroom comprises a rain shower with hot water
and a toilet integrated into a system installed within the walls
The top floor serves as the hotel’s restaurant
it is reserved for hotel guests to enjoy their breakfast
The balcony area quickly becomes a favourite spot among restaurant patrons due to its unobstructed view of Mount Merbabu
Unlike traditional restaurants with formal table settings
the atmosphere here resembles that of a casual café
attracting a predominantly young clientele
there are numerous Instagramable spots throughout the restaurant
rtworks embellish the hotel from the ground floor to the top
and art installations created by Indonesian artists
Amongst the more interesting ones are “Salatiga Pride” art installation by Alodia Yap that’s hung at the lobby
which depicts the social reality of Salatiga streets; “Mona Gets Cake” looping video by Eldwin Pradipta reminds us of the cake-throwing incident to Mona Lisa painting in Louvre Museum; and “Tired”
a graffiti by Oggz Goy that responds to the interior feature
where its head and body are separated vertically by a ramp but still visible from both floors
“I plan to keep renewing the room interior so that all seven of them can display a variety of artworks
I want the artworks to be more than a decoration
but to be an artistic composition that involves whoever sleeps in the room,” Ary said
During Indonesia Design’s visit to the hotel
a few other guests specifically came to Salatiga to experience PituRooms
the hotel has already become one of the town’s iconic tourist destinations
where visitors can move about to get to know and enjoy what Salatiga and the surrounding areas have to offer
Sahabat Selojene introduces PituRooms, a micro-hotel on a narrow 2.8 by 12-meter plot in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia. Transforming what was once a neglected dumping ground, the slender hotel redefines contemporary hospitality in the town
With a population of 200,000 and an elevated position of 600 meters above sea level
Salatiga enjoys panoramic views of surrounding mountains and lakes
features seven stacked rooms of different themes
becoming a local beacon with its rooftop lounge
offering a unique perspective amid predominantly low-rise structures
all images by Ernest Theophilus unless stated otherwise | header image by David Permadi
The PituRooms project, led by Ary Indra
by creatively navigating building regulations and utilizing innovative design solutions while
preserving the old perimeter wall from the early 20th century
ensuring stability for the slender building
Meticulous details weave through existing walls and deep sub-structures
reclaiming the original boundary line by bending the structure outward on the upper floors
The architecture prioritizes functionality
with machinery and service rooms on top featuring cantilevered steel grating
A gill-like feature on the eastern facade of the red agra sandstone exterior facilitates natural ventilation
the micro-hotel stands on a narrow 2.8 by 12-meter plot in Salatiga
The project serves as an innovative response to common land-related issues in small Indonesian towns
offering an alternative model for development
The hotel’s design focuses on the ideal size of spaces for comfort
featuring micro rooms with fully equipped amenities and original artwork
The project’s benefits extend beyond hotel operations
with a regular program inviting community engagement
fostering economic benefits and potential application in similar small towns across the Asia Pacific region
the slender hotel transforms a former dumping ground
PituRooms elevated layout offers panoramic mountain and lake views
the rooftop lounge stands out amid the predominantly low-rise structures
a gill-like feature on the eastern facade of red agra sandstone facilitates natural ventilation
the hotel’s design prioritizes the ideal size of spaces for comfort
meticulous details weave through existing walls and deep sub-structures
PituRooms offers creative design solutions and community-focused development in a challenging urban landscape
name: PituRooms | @piturooms
architect: Sahabat Selojene | @sahabatselojene
lead architect: Ary Indra | @aryindra
photography: Ernest Theophilus – David Permadi
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function
but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style
wellness and sustainability have taken center stage and seeped into our daily lives
playing a major part in our purchasing decisions
the pursuit of those three factors has resulted in the birth of the garden-to-table movement
An all-organic restaurant and less-waste store
is embracing and pioneering this approach in the area
taking pride in the traceability of the food they serve
Garden-to-table advocates for locally sourced food and emphasizes a relatively direct transfer and minimum intervention from the food source until it reaches one's plate
This concept has been floating around in the modern food landscape for quite some time
yet Tanasurga was not intentionally established to catch up with the trend or fulfill growing demand
it was inspired by one of the owners' first-hand experience
particularly in consuming preservative-free
He started to grow his own food to take full control of what is placed on his plate
a core value that laid the foundations of Tanasurga
Setyo opened the door of Tanasurga in 2020
offering healthy-made-tasty dishes and the experience of connecting with food by allowing customers to handpick their vegetables straight on the premises — a timely move when people are starting to be more health-conscious due to the pandemic sweeping the globe
"Through this garden-to-table experience
we enable customers to encounter food at its truest form in the source so that they can be aware of the look of their ingredients
customers can enjoy their food while they are at its peak of freshness without losing the nutrients inside
skipping the refrigerating part that will alter the taste of the food," Setyo and Arina told The Jakarta Post
The broad diversity of crops planted in Tanasurga's 1000-square-meter property ranges from vegetables like kale
On their menu are multicourse meals comprising Indonesian
and Middle Eastern cuisine derived from healthier alternatives of ingredients
Try Tanasurga's take on traditional desserts from the Palace of Yogyakarta like manuk nom (sticky rice steamed pudding) and perawan kenes (roasted bananas served with coconut cream)
Read also: Days of health: Indonesia enters vegetarian food era
For a more failproof taste of the archipelago
revel in ayam betutu (Balinese spiced chicken) and the crowd-favorite ayam goreng kalasan (Javanese fried chicken)
Tanasurga puts health concerns at the heart of its practices
so its signature wedang rempah (herbal drinks) has always been highly recommended
this line was concocted based on healing merits on top of taste
honey) will serve as an effortless aid to alleviate flu and coughing
all a reminder that nature always has ample benefits in store for us beyond a flavor boost
Tanasurga sources other ingredients unavailable at its garden from local farmers nearby
especially those who uphold the same value of going pesticide-free in treating their crops
This well-cultivated relationship with the community of farmers is also reflected in Tanasurga’s store
where it highlights stories of the people behind the harvest they sell; organic rice and palm sugar
Tanasurga is encouraging organic farming practices while at the same time forging a stronger bond with the local community
Tanasurga strives to steer clear of highly processed ingredients
conceded that there comes a set of challenges with this commitment to preserving the food's freshness
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"Our mayonnaise needs a whole day to prepare from soaking
and we can't make it in bulk because we are free from preservatives."
to create healthy meals sounds that felt less intimidating for Indonesians
who have a tendency to put intense flavor enhancers in their food
For all the challenges that follow in bringing consumers closer to their food
the garden-to-table movement shows no signs of slowing down
not all around the globe and not in Indonesia — and the same goes for Tanasurga
Its full-blast effort in serving garden-fresh food while also repurposing waste is an open invitation to be more mindful of the food we eat so that the food can take care of our health
"We would like to extend this movement of eating healthy food on a daily basis
healthy food should be accessible to people not only as a last resort when they are facing health problems
the architect Ary Indra made the decision to move back to his hometown of Salatiga
Despite maintaining his position as one of the principals at Aboday Architects in Jakarta
his creative aspirations led him to venture into other projects under his own company
with PituRooms hotel being the most iconic project
As Indonesia Design had the opportunity to stay at this hotel
Ary generously shared fascinating insights into the backstory of Indonesia’s skinniest hotel
Why did you decide to build a hotel in Salatiga
There were already a few hotels in the area
but I wanted to create one that could attract visitors seeking new experiences
PituRooms is not just a place for sleeping
but also offers high-quality facilities and services
Even though we only have seven guest rooms
I want everyone to repeat their stay in PituRooms not only for the architecture
PituRooms was developed with the idea of accommodating a narrow space
requiring us to optimise the building’s height within the limits set by the municipality
as we had to fit everything on a 2.8 x 9.5 sqm plot of land
I wanted to amplify how thin the land is by accentuating some vertical features on the façade and making the peak even narrower
What were the most significant challenges of building this hotel
Given the precious nature of every centimetre of the land
we had to eliminate everything that wasn’t necessary
We made the corridors as transparent as possible
providing visitors with expansive views in every direction to create a sense of spaciousness
How long did it take to design and build the hotel
The construction process took exactly one year
and an additional six months were dedicated to furnishing
Can you tell us about your plan in developing PituRooms in the future
Our plan is to develop PituRooms at a manageable and consistent pace
We aim for it to not only have a concept but also be financially sustainable
Our goal is to ensure profitability not only for stakeholders but also for the surrounding community
including neighbouring cities.”
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Endro Pudyo Martanto, Head of the Semarang City Regional Disaster Management Agency, said that heavy rain is still falling on Semarang and its surroundings
Several areas in the city have been flooded with heights ranging from 15-80 centimeters
the flood shows an upward trend," Endro said in an official statement on Wednesday
He urged residents who live under cliff slopes and riverbanks to evacuate to safer places if heavy rains persist for more than two hours
"The community and local government are also expected to cooperate in an effort to reduce disaster risk," he said
In addition to the potential for extreme rain
data from the BMKG's Maritime Meteorology Center also released data on 1.25 to 2.5 meters high waves in the waters of the central parts of the Java Sea
The high waves could potentially cause tidal flooding in the northern coastal areas
Several major rivers in the upstream area of Semarang Regency have also risen due to heavy rainfall over the past few days
Semarang has been besieged by floods after extreme weather in the form of heavy rain with lightning and strong winds hit the city on Wednesday
Based on the climatology satellite monitoring by BMKG
the areas affected by this extreme weather include Semarang City
parts of Demak Regency and Grobogan Regency
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rebel French poet Arthur Rimbaud arrived in Java
enlisting in the colonial Dutch army before deserting after just two weeks
an escape still shrouded in mystery nearly 150 years later
where coffee trees and bougainvilleas bloom
only a plaque at the entrance of the mayor's residence recognises the fleeting passage of a man who inspired writers from James Joyce to Jim Morrison
that the education and culture ministry is considering paying tribute to his Javan journey with a memorial trail
"I believe nearly every Indonesian poet who sees poetry as an expression of the subconscious and a manifestation of surrealism has read Arthur Rimbaud at least once in their life," said Salatiga-born writer Triyanto Triwikromo
In the poem "Bad Blood" from an 1873 collection
Rimbaud wrote: "My daytime is done; I am leaving Europe
The air of the sea will burn my lungs; lost climates will turn my skin to leather."
The poet -- whose French hometown will celebrate his 170th birthday on October 20 -- had imagined in another collection leaving for "peppery
soggy countries" and "archipelagos of stars"
a noisy port that served as the Dutch East Indies capital now known as Jakarta
1876 after signing up for six years in the colonial Dutch army
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one of the first Israeli hostages released by Hamas
took the world by surprise in late October when she shook the hand of one of her captors and uttered a single word: “Shalom” — a Hebrew salutation meaning “peace.”
Lifshitz said she believes peace can only be achieved once those who are still held captive are freed
“Time is running out,” Lifshitz
an 85-year-old peace activist who was released on Oct
‘They just won’t make it’Lifshitz described the harrowing conditions in which she was held for more than two weeks
painting a dismal picture of what the remaining hostages could be facing
as well as the shortage of food and medicine
could bring people to complete exhaustion,” she said
“And they just won’t make it.”
Living with the sound of constant bombardment above ground was a terror of its own
was also horrifying: Lifshitz was driven across the border on the back of a moped
just like a swarm of locusts … beat me with sticks.”
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he shared about the research-based architectural studio
being a global citizen and his future projects
Growing up in a small town of Salatiga didn’t stop Budi from pursuing an international career
After getting his bachelor’s degree in architecture in Yogyakarta
Then he spent a few years working with architects in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands Budi learnt to design by kilometres because the Dutch architects are excellent in making masterplans
“The Japanese are very detailed and everything is measured down to the millimetre
Often I did not come home to my apartment until after a few days because I had to finish work at the office,” he said in reminiscence
At the BPA office he provides a long table for everyone to have meals together
“This is something I learned from the offices in the Netherlands
gives us a chance to communicate better with our colleagues,” he added
One thing that he cannot stress more in the company is the importance of research
“A design that’s based on proper research will sustain forever
When we are solving a problem with research
we can get specific results but also many options
And the data that we keep can come handy in the next projects
It also makes us more alert with the current situation because of the investigations that we do,” he explained
One of BPA’s ongoing projects is building a restaurant in Ubud
a project they won in a competition by a client from the Netherlands
The research that they did for this design not only includes building materials but also food ingredients and the way people eat
the building will almost look like it’s camouflaged within paddies or tall grass
The intention is to make the users feel close with nature
Some of his well-known projects are Bamboo House
a residence in South Jakarta and Clay House
All of them have almost an unobstructed view of greenery
help BPA to make creative and unpredictable design solutions
He has received a number of international awards and recognitions
such as International Architecture Biennale (Rotterdam
2010) and World Architecture Festival Award (Barcelona
Rem Koolhaas and Winy Maas as some of his biggest influences in architecture
he has some important tips for young architects
but you have to think about projects around the world.” In fact
BPA is going to participate in competitions and events in Brazil
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DENVER — It took Luka Doncic only one quarter Saturday to match his highest scoring output from his first three games with the Los Angeles Lakers
He kept rolling from there — and so did the Lakers — as Doncic finished with a game-high 32 points in a 123-100 win that gave L.A
its first victory in Denver in nearly three years
“It’s very tough to play here against that team,” said Doncic
seven assists and four steals in his fourth game with L.A
it’s an amazing win for us and gives me a lot of confidence moving forward.”
The Lakers ended the Nuggets’ nine-game winning streak and also snapped an eight-game skid at Ball Arena
beat the Nuggets in a regular-season contest on Denver’s home floor was April 10
Lakers coach JJ Redick challenged Doncic before the game to get so wrapped up in the competition that he has a “blackout episode” where he starts yelling indiscriminately in the heat of battle
“He was super dialed in,” LeBron James said of Doncic
“He was very locked in on what he wanted to do out here on the floor tonight
Once he started hitting those step-back 3s and got to yelling and barking
Doncic had averaged 14.7 points on 35.6% shooting (20.8% from 3) through his first three games with the Lakers while slowly integrating into the lineup after a left calf injury had kept him sidelined since Christmas with the Dallas Mavericks
James had 25 points on 11-for-19 shooting with nine rebounds
and fellow starters Austin Reaves (23 points
seven assists) and Rui Hachimura (21 points
four assists) also topped the 20-point plateau
Redick said that Doncic will see more touches
“I think Luka needs to be the guy that controls the offense,” Redick said
because we’re going to stagger everybody
they’re going to have their times to be on the ball
But all three of those guys are very intelligent basketball players and we can create mismatches
who was the beneficiary of a full-court outlet pass from Doncic to score on a streaking dunk a couple of possessions into the game
“I’m a natural-born wide receiver and he’s a natural-born quarterback
With Doncic’s first game against his former team looming Tuesday
the Lakers’ new star already sounded convinced he will make an NBA Finals run with his new group
“I think our goal is — not I think
I know our goal is to win a championship,” Doncic said
And I think we have the team for that.”
Drumblek is a local art from Salatiga that has been around since the mid 80's. Only relying on percussion from recycled materials such as used cans
it turns out that drumblek can present attractive music that attracts people's attention
Now drumblek has grown phenomenally into a new culture
and has become an art and cultural icon in the city of Salatiga
PT Telkom Indonesia (Telkom) invites youth to become future digital business leaders
and be able to adapt in this era of digitization through organizing creative competitions in Socio Digi Leaders 2016
50 teams of Socio Digi Leaders from around Indonesia have followed a rigorous selection of the jury
They compete to present creative and beneficial applications for the social environment
The main assessment of the jury is a unique application and easy to implement
Top 20 team of Qualified Socio Digi Leaders was chosen for the internship stage
we will witness the Top20 Socio implement Digi Leaders Internship at Telkom Corporate University Bandung
They will be challenged if they are compact with each other through games to complete various missions
they are also given motivation by the Director of Consumer Telkom Dian Rachmawan to evoke a spirit of leadership and entrepreneurship
Thus the participants were not only socially insightful but also digital
the Top20 Socio Digi Leaders 2016 were invited to outbound in Cikole Lembang
Different experiences obtained because they have to reach some of the posts by passing through extreme terrain using an off-road car
The climate of greater political and social freedom in Indonesia over the last decade has prompted the formation of a number of collectives
which use art to encourage social and environmental change
A recent trend has been innovative models of activism which culminate in local festivals
quiet urban kampung in the hilly city of Salatiga
It has a range of environmental challenges
including changes to its beautiful mata air (natural water springs)
Demands on water supplies from the textile industry and the increasingly urbanised population have led to many of the springs drying up
the erosion caused by the felling of forests in the surrounding area
combined with layers of non-biodegradable plastic rubbish dumped in the springs
Erosion increases the level of run-off in the wet season
the erosion reduces the base flow of rivers which affects both water quality and groundwater levels for domestic drinking water
artists and activists collaborated with local residents to draw attention to the state of the local water supply
They organised the second Festival Mata Air (Festival of Water)
a celebration of sustainability through creative production
The event was organised by TUK (Planting for Life)
a group of local artworkers which emerged in the Salatiga area in 2005
Part of a new generation of artists frustrated by the lack of exhibition
several of TUK’s most active members are also ‘craftspeople’ who do not have a formal education in art
they have earned their livings carving or painting intricate designs into wood furniture or houses
TUK members were inspired by environmental activists in other areas of Java
such as those who organise the Forest Art Festival in Blora
They were keen to adapt a festival model to address their own ecological problems
The first Festival Mata Air was held in November 2006 at Senjoyo
a natural spring about 15 kilometers from the centre of Salatiga
During the 12 months preceding the festival
TUK organised a number of programs to clean up the site
and create a dialogue between the government
All this work culminated in a three-day art and music festival
we wanted to focus on a kampung in the city
We knew that there would be a more intense relationship between the artists and the neighbourhood
and that the events would be easier to get to.’ The festival certainly attracted huge audiences
With over 1000 people swarming in to enjoy the outdoor concerts
local vendors couldn’t keep up with the demand for satay and roast corn
large-scale installations (all made from garbage)
workshops on reuse of packaging and other post-consumer waste
But the main focus of the festival was water
as well as a host of other performers who came from across the Indonesian archipelago and from abroad
As well as being motivated by the urgency of the issues of water in Indonesia
they were drawn by the opportunity to work directly with a community which is taking the health of its environment into its own hands
‘It was important that this happened in the middle of the dry season,’ says Rudy
‘People think more about water when it is scarcer
It reminds us how precious and important it is as a resource and part of community culture
Kalitaman residents have a history of protecting their water sources
When an outside company tried to take over in the 90s
They know that this is an important issue and that is why we are all so keen to work together.’
traditionally used as a public bath for men
TUK doesn’t claim to ‘solve’ anything but it works with a range of local and national organisations
PUSDAKOTA-Surabaya (Centre for the Empowerment of Urban Communities)
And the Kalitaman community is organising economically viable cooperatives for composting
‘This always has to be an ongoing movement,’ says Rudy
which combines activism with having a great time
TUK describes its own practice as art that ‘sidesteps artists’ egos’ through a collective process of design and implementation
This was evident in the complete transformation of Kalitaman into a hub of site-specific performance
a small community gave form to the colourful
world of environment art they had collectively imagined
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We’ve heard about small hotels before but ‘skinny’ is not a term we’d usually associate with the travel business. However, there’s a first time for everything. In Java, Indonesia, architecture studio Sahabat Selojene has just revealed their newest design PituRooms, or what they claim is “the skinniest hotel in the world”.
The special design of the hotel has everything to do with the size of the plot it sits on. In Salatiga, a lot of land between an alleyway and a couple of houses had been proven difficult to sell since it only measured 2.8 meters in width. But Sahabat Selojene’s founder, Ary Indra, took on the challenge with the goal of showing how “limitation can be turned into potential”. Against all odds, he created a building many of us wouldn’t mind living in.
Aside from the technical difficulties, the biggest challenge was the typical mindset surrounding the hospitality industry that is used to superlative words: biggest, tallest, most luxurious. Here we are skinniest.
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It shouldn’t come as a surprise that with such a small area to work with
Even though the hotel only has seven rooms (Pitu means seven in Indonesian)
the building is no less than five floors high
given the fact that Indra used the works of several artists to give each room a twist
But Indra’s goal wasn’t just architectural
he chose to return to his hometown after debuting his career elsewhere
“I want people to experience Salatiga in a new way”
designed and operate PituRooms with my own team
It has become my new platform to generate a new type of tourism which involves local communities.”
PituRooms only registered 5% international bookings
Indra hopes Salatiga will soon become a destination for international guests too
its restaurant and the upcoming events organised on-site being small yet important steps towards that goal
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Today’s post was written by Lindsey Daniels
As we were coming up to our 10th week of SST
and I decided that we wanted to explore a bit more of Indonesia
while I’m cruising down the hill my house is located on
I get a glimpse of Mount Merbabu and Mount Merapi in the far distance
Mount Merbabu is viewed as sacred and blesses the people with fertile land and good harvest
We are placed in the city of Salatiga which is north of both mountains and close enough to see them in all their glory
Carlos suggested that we go climb a mountain
I have always enjoyed the views and nature in Indonesia so I was happy to go
Even though claiming to have climbed the 3,145 meters to the summit of Mt
the hike was for advanced skill level so we decided not to risk it
we found the slightly shorter Mount Andong
We decided to leave our houses and take a GoCar to the base at 3am so we could see the sunrise
When I told Pak Aldi (my host father) the plan
he was shocked and then immediately offered to drive me to meet up with the others
I was very grateful to him since he offered so quickly even though it was at 3 in the morning
I woke up early and met up with Carlos and Camila
We ordered a GoCar and headed towards the base of the mountain
Our driver didn’t speak any English but we were just fine which proved how much Indonesian language we’ve learned
We arrived and the driver wished us good luck
We eventually found the beginning of the trail and began our climb
probably thanks to my wild imagination and how dark it was
The trail looked a bit sketchy and there were times we were unsure where the trail went but as it started to get a bit lighter
We kept having to stop and rest because it was constant uphill
stepping over rocks and trying not to fall from the slick ground
the fog persisted even when it became lighter and we didn’t need the flashlight anymore
It was very strange to only be able to see maybe 25 meters away from you
We kept climbing and we made it to one of the peaks
It was the second highest and there were tents and a few other hikers there as well
determined to make it all the way to the top
We made it to the top and there were a couple more people there
We put our rain jackets on the ground and started waiting for the fog to clear up
We waited about an hour until we decided to head back
we met some Indonesian university students who were our age
They were all really nice and they were fun to talk with
We talked about school and where we lived and then we offered to hike down the mountain together
the sun peeked through the clouds and the wind blew them away to reveal the amazing view that we had wanted to see
We quickly got all the pictures we could while it lasted
Thankfully the sky was also clear as we headed back down the mountain
We said our goodbyes to our new friends and went separate ways
There were quite a few slips along the way but we made it back in one piece:
we found that we had no way to get back to Salatiga
We couldn’t get a GoCar since we were in a small village and we were too far away
We decided to get some snacks and start walking towards the main road
the Indonesian students passed by on their motorcycles and Camila flagged them down and told them about our situation
They graciously decided to give us all a ride closer to Salatiga on their motorcycles
We were very grateful and without them we might have had to walk a lot longer than just 30 minutes
They were just another example of how considerate and giving that the Indonesian people that I’ve met are
We offered up our snacks and a tip for our thanks but they all declined
We successfully made it back and got some celebratory soto for lunch
tired from such a fulfilling day even though it wasn’t even 12pm yet
A photo of a snow-covered mountain has been shared thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook and Twitter which claim it shows Mount Dieng in Indonesia after the temperature dropped to minus nine degrees Celsius in late June 2019
The claim is false; the photo has been doctored from a photo of Mount Shasta in California
The photo was shared in this Indonesian-language Facebook post on June 28
The caption states: “Mount DIENG in Salatiga
I previously thought it was the Alps in Europe.”
Below is a screenshot of the misleading Facebook post:
some Facebook users described the photo as “beautiful” and claimed; “This is the toll gate with the best scenery”
The misleading post was shared days after Indonesian news outlets
reported the temperature at Dieng plateau in Central Java province plummeted to minus nine degrees Celsius on June 24
A press release published by the Meteorology
Climatology and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) on June 25
2019 explains the temperature drop in the area
where it has been shared more than 4,400 times
which has been retweeted more than 4,800 times -- both with a similar claim
A reverse image search on Google found a photo from Alamy
which states the image shows Mount Shasta in California:
The Facebook image was mirrored form the Alamy photo
Below is a mirrored version of the Alamy photo:
The image also shows the Salatiga toll gate in the heart of Indonesia’s Java Island. This is a Google Street View image of the location captured in July 2018
Below is a comparison between the Facebook photo and the Google Street View of the Salatiga toll gate:
The mountain behind the toll gate is Mount Merbabu
not Mount Dieng as stated in the misleading posts
Thisis the distance between the Salatiga toll gate and Mount Merbabu shown on Google Maps
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