Descriptive text: Garang Asem Haji Masduki Pekalongan.

     Garang Asem Haji Masduki Pekalongan.

          Garang Asem is a cut of beef served with fresh gravy which is rich in spices typical of the archipelago.  You will find this culinary in several cities in Central Java, especially Pekalongan.

          For more than half a century, the warung Garang Asem Haji Masduki stands.  As a pioneer of restaurants that sell culinary in Pekalongan, the taste is maintained.  Not only meat, every spoonful of soup will make you collect.

           The secret that is served in each bowl lies in the broth.  Without coconut milk, but rich in herbs, such as garlic, laos, tomatoes and kluwek.  Chili makes it even more tempting.

           Garang tamarind is made from beef and sprinkled with a sauce that tastes sour but delicious and fresh.  In tamarind broth, there are usually a few pieces of tomatoes.  In addition to meat settings, inside there are also beef, egg chicken meat.  Tamarind is delicious to eat with a spicy taste.

             The Garang Asem Haji Masduki eatery is actually quite famous and legendary.For culinary connoisseurs in Pekalongan this name is not a foreign name.During this time culinary lovers were treated to the best culinary centers that have been preserved from the past until now.
           
            Haji Masduki himself died a long time ago, and the business of tamarind stall is now continued by his grandchildren.  Now his food stall business is managed more professionally.  Previously, it was reportedly only sold through pushcarts, now the restaurant building on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Pekalongan shows at least an awareness of modern tastes and management.

Report Text : Nyadran Tradition in Batang Regency

Nyadran Tradition in Batang Regency

          The Nyadran ceremony which is held in Batang and its surroundings is an annual ritual that takes place at 1 suro.  Philosophical meaning that can be picked, This ceremony is a tribute to the ancestors and can also be a form of Mass Thanksgiving.  what I know is that this ritual has become an annual celebration of the local community.  Nonetheless, I am of the opinion that this sea feast is a tradition from the pre-Islamic Age, namely when Java was still in the Hindu-Buddhist Age (Majapahit) or even before it (Ancient Mataram).
             
          Many elements in the nyadran ceremony that I observed turned out to smell of animism and Hinduism, such as the provision of various offerings that were washed into the sea in order to hope for the safety and abundance of fortune (seafood).
But in the Nyadran ceremony there are also elements of Islam. Prayers in the core ritual are already using Arabic, although mixed with Javanese. The combination of animist, Hindu and Islamic traditions is a characteristic of Javanese culture.  Walisongo and the early propagators of Islam had a big role in harmonizing the three different traditions. For the local fishing community, the celebration of nyadran was very important.
       
         In addition to preserving cultural heritage, they also believe that by holding this annual ritual their safety and fortune at sea will be guaranteed.So, this event they did as a form of mutual thanksgiving and at the same time a means of asking for protection so that they remain in a safe condition.

         

Narrative text : Lion and Mouse

                        Lion and Mouse


         Once upon a timethere was a lion sleeping in its nest, then there was a naughty little mouse  to its tail, to its back, and to the lion's hair. Then the mouse danced and jumped on its head, so that the lion woke up.
        The lion was angry and pounced on the rat and held it in its large claws, then the lion roared in anger at the behavior of the rat dancing on the body of the sleeping lion.  "How dare you wake up my sleep! Don't you know that I am the King of all animals! Anyone who interferes with my rest, deserves to die! I will kill you and eat you!"  said the lion to the mouse. 
        The mouse was frightened and trembling, then the mouse begged the lion to let it go.  "Please don't eat me a lion! I didn't mean to wake you up, it was a mistake. I just played, please let me go and I promise I'll be your friend forever. Who knows that someday I can save your life?"  said the rat to the lion so the lion would not eat it.  Then the lion looked at the little mouse and mocked "You want to save my life? Is this a reasonable idea!"  said the lion who was mocking the rat.  "But you have made me laugh, and put me into a good mood again, so I will let you go".  Then the lion opened his nails so the rat could go free.
       Then a few days later, the lion was caught in the chase of the hunter, he struggled as much as possible, but he was unable to escape and became even more entangled in the rope. He let out a roar of anger that shook the forest. 
      When the mouse heard a roar, and the mouse immediately approached to the source of the roar and he saw the lion who was helpless. Then the mouse biting the rope that lured the lion until it broke so that the lion could escape the snare of the hunter.  and the lion was very grateful to the mouse, and eventually they became true friends forever. 
    *Coda* : do not like to underestimate the ability of someone and even the smallest help will be very meaningful.

Recount Text : Holiday In Jetayu

Recount Text - Holiday In Jetayu 

 

          On weekends my friends and I play in one of the iconic places in the city of Pekalongan, the Jetayu region. Jetayu is located in the northern Pekalongan area where my friends and I tour the Jetayu region where Jetayu is known as a cultural tourism destination in Pekalongan City, then  I also took a photo in the jetayu field which became an icon that is a landmark that reads BATIK in the jetayu field.  we saw from around the jetayu field where there are also places of worship namely churches and mosques.  when we went there also saw a batik museum, too, the reason why the jetayu region became a cultural tourism area.

       Jetayu Pekalongan cultural area, now an icon of cultural tourism in the City of Pekalongan.  The area in the northern plaza of Pekalongan City on Jalan Jetayu has been known as a place of art and culture since colonial times.
 
        The existence of cultural heritage buildings and Batik Museum become the main attraction for tourists.  Art Appreciation Stalls Buildings from various religions, in the Mosque, the Catholic Church, Protestant Church, Temple and Vihara, can be found in Jetayu.  This also became an icon of harmony between religious and ethnic communities in the City of Pekalongan.

         In the area during the morning became the center of community sports activities as well as school children.  While the afternoon and evening compilations become entertainment and tours with the bustling of Pekalongan typical food traders, ornamental bicycle games, ornamental rickshaws, scooters and others.  Some communities of young people also often gather and do activities there.

•        Finally we went there just to take pictures and take a walk just enjoy the morning until noon we were there, after that we decided to go home respectively.