The Sponsored Clown of Jogja Java Carnival
Jogja / Togyakarta : Attractions, Tourism
Sponsored Links
ADVERTISEMENT
Doesn’t mean to show you one of the sponsor behind Jogja Java Carnival 2009, though. But I think it’s worth to show this nice picture of the unique clown costume.. Note : This post is part of Holiday in Jogja series : Jogja Java Carnival, The Night Parade.
Meet Semar, The Guardian Spirit of Java
Jogja / Togyakarta : Attractions, Culture
Sponsored Links
ADVERTISEMENT
Semar is a character in Javanese mythology who frequently appears in Wayang (Javanese puppet) shadow plays. He is one of the Punokawan (clowns), but is in fact divine and very wise. He is the dhanyang (guardian spirit) of Java, and is regarded by some as the most sacred figure of the Wayang’s set. [source : Wikipedia] Now, if you still confuse about how’s Semar looks like, you can meet...
