Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Maimoon Palace

The Malay dynasty that once ruled the Sultanate of Deli was never recognized by the government of Republic Indonesia, nor it is cancelled by the law. During the restless time of the Indonesian Revolution (1945 – 1950), almost all of the royal family was slain by the mass. Among them was Amir Hamzah, the king poet of Pujangga Baru, one of the first literary movement in Indonesia. However, the dynasty’s pride, and once the symbol and the center of their existence, still remains.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Dalam Loka Palace

Sumbawa Island which is located at West Nusa Tenggara Province had been a dwelling place for mankind since Glacial Age (1 million years ago). It began its historical period since 14th century AD after establishing a relationship with the great kingdom Majapahit—ruled at that time by King Hayam Wuruk.