Pasar Kembang

Hello! Reading again my posting with title ‘Pasar Kembang’. I found a lot of trouble to look for some source that told about Pasar Kembang in browser. But fortunately i have a grandfather that born on 1932 and knew something about it further than browser. Thanks Grandpa #hugs him

So this is the result of my interview with my grandpa. It is guranteed true and fact!

Pasar Kembang is one of traditional market that keep exist in Surabaya city. It is located at Pasar Kembang Street. It is not difficult to find it because it is in central town and acrossed by general transportation.  It used to a garden and full of flower (Flower is called Kembang in Javanese language). Then because of the development and it is bulding as street and traditional market the garden is dissappear but to remember this place it called Pasar Kembang Street (Market is called Pasar in Javanese). So Pasar Kembang is mean Flower Market.

In the morning at 3 a.m a lot of traditional cake seller fullfiled every corner this market. So you could found anything kind of traditional cake there (for example: gethuk, lemper, klanting, onde-onde, etc). But if you came here more than 6 a.m you would never found some them. Because the cake is sold out certainly. Most of traditional cake broker got it from Pasar Kembang, so dont be shock if you found someone buy it with big amount. And you will get more cheaper price than the other market. Until now record more than 109 seller in Pasar Kembang. Because of it the Surabaya Government decided it as the cake tour in Surabaya.

After at 6 a.m this market is change fungtion as street. But when the evening is coming, you will smell delicious. Beacuse at this time a lot of food stall is open. It is not only sell traditional cake but also kind of food coming from China,  India, Arab and absolutely Indonesia. On this time a lot of flower seller is open too, but they sell special flower that is the flower for visit the tomb. And they also sell the things to entomb someone who died.

So dont be suprise if you coming there in the night and then smell delicious that mixed with fragrant! Then come there and satisfied your stomatch!


(Ryu)

Balai Pemuda

Balai Pemuda is the one of historical place in Surabaya which protected by Government. It is located in central city at Gurbernur Suryo St. Surabaya, Indonesia. It is build by Indonesian especially Surabaya’s Government with name “De Simpangsche Societeit” as the main art and culture presentation in East Java. But in 1907 it is dominated by Dutch and used for party, dance and playing bowling. But in 1950 it could be snatch away by Surabaya citizen. On 1971 it is have new name that is Balai Pemuda.

This buliding is built above 17.000 square meters. It is so beautiful with classic architecture. In the night you could see the colorful lamp which around the roof of building that so amazing. You could feel as the whites here because it used to just for white and the natives is didnt allow to enter it. So if you go there dont forget to take picture!

Balai Pemuda is devide for some area. First area is the place for art and culture presentation, you could see the East Java traditional dance (for example: Reog, Karapan Sapi, Kuda Lumping, etc), Ludruk (traditional theater), Puppet theater even the concert (i ever watch, jumped, sang and dance til drop the Fotos’s concert there). Just info: Fotos is Germany band and the members so handsome actually the vocalist and bassist.

Second area is for meeting. So only the concern persons could be entered there. The third area is Mitra 21. If you heard about 21 what on your mind? Yeah, theater. So, if you movie freak just came there and watch movie while enjoyed the classical architecture. And the last area is parking area (if it counted) lol.

So if you visited Surabaya dont forget to visit Balai Pemuda. You just call taxi and said “Balai Pemuda” and the driver will pick up you there without asking anything because it is famuos building. Then you could ask some book travel there because it is providing a lot of book travel for tourist and it is FREE! And then if you lucky you could watch the Surabaya Festival in front of it (It usually held at 31^rd May every year).

(Ryu) 

ARMATIM [ ARMADA TIMUR/EAST FLEET ]

armatim

Hello all , now I wanna tell you about interesting places at my town, Surabaya . Surabaya has many interesting places , but now I wanna tell you about Armatim . Armatim or Armada Timur is boatyard of marine's ship. Armatim located in End of Surabaya. Inside Armatim, there are a museum , a big monument named Jalasveva Jayamahe, and some offices for navy who work there . Many foreign tourists visit Armatim, because Armatim is like a symbol of Surabaya by big monument ....
It's not easy to enter Armatim, you must have permission before. Because my father is a navy , so I have easy access to enter there . hahay .. when I was a child , I often go there with my family just to see the big monument .
mm, I will tell you one by one what interesting thing in Armatim , so enjoy it :

the monument

1. The Museum
In the museum , you can see many miniature of ships that in the past victorioused . There is a miniature of the Jalasveva Jayamahe monument too ... and you can see some pictures of officers in the past .

2. Jalasveva Jayamahe Monument
Jalasveva Jayamahe monument is very big . The height is about 31 meters. waww ... It's located in a build that the height is 29 meters.. if you want to see the monument close you must up stairs that make you very tired . You must prepare your stamina .. wkwkwk .. Jalasveva Jayamahe is navy's motto . It's mean "Di laut kita jaya" [ In the see we are victorious ] . If we were on building, we can see sea and Madura Island . so beautiful :)

3. The Big Gong
mm, Armatim also have the biggest gong in the world. it's named "Kiai Tentrem" . The weight is about 2,2 ton. The gong made by brass and coated with anti-corrosion materials.

Armada's day on 5th December. The navy always celebrate the day very festive . In the morning the navy have ceremony.

resources :
http://awalnya.blogspot.com/2011/01/monumen-jalesveva-jayamahe-new-welcome.html
http://wisatajatim.indonesiatravel.biz/wisata-bahari/monumen-jalesveva-jayamahe/
http://matanews.com/2009/12/05/hari-armada/

(Nindy)

Surabaya Anniversary - Culture and Flower Parade

The antique bicycle parade 

Surabaya celebrates its anniversary on 31 May. This year, Surabaya celebrates its 718th anniversary.  Every year the city municipality held many celebrations such as shopping festival, competitions, fun walk, and fun bike.  One of the annual events is the Culture Parade and the Flower Parade. This year, the parade was held on Sunday 8 May 2011, started at the city's monument "Tugu Pahlawan" and finished at the city hall park - Taman Surya.The vice city major himself, Drs. Bambang D.H, M.Pd opened the parade.

an enthusiastic veteran

Pancasila, the symbol of the nation

For this year there were at least 69 participants from the government offices, organizations, universities, schools, and also private companies in Surabaya. Other participants from other cities also took place at the annual celebration. Participants from Jember, Flores, Sampang, Bangkalan, and Kota Waringin Timur of Kalimantan also performed their culture, music, and dance for Surabaya people who have been waiting for the Parade impatiently. 

Nice ship from PT. PAL

The Parade was opened by the outstanding performance marching band performance form the Naval Academy (Akademi Angkatan Laut) - which i missed but i know that it's great as i've seen on TV on their other performance. The crowd was flooding along the street of  Jl. Kramat Gantung – Jl. Gemblongan – Jl. Tunjungan – Jl. Gubernur Suryo – Jl. Yos Sudarso – Jl. Walikota Mustajab – Jl. Jaksa Agung Suprapto.


I was late to see the parade.  I missed for at least 20 participants. I had to find ways to get into the main street to be able to watch the parade.  It's a great parade since i love parade and carnival. Though the day was hot and there were many people along the street but I was so happy. Best of it was because of the DSLR camera i borrowed from a friend. I had opportunity to came close to the participants without being mooed or disturbed by the police officer or guards. Everybody thought I was a pro-photographer since i used semi-pro camera. 
I learnt one important lesson, "bring a pro-camera and you will get all the access" I could even sneaked inside the march just to get the best angle for my shots. I also asked some participants to act in front of my lens. I was helped a lot by the camera.

To me the parade was great since the participants did perform their best. They really entertained people and i love their enthusiasm to dance, yell, sing, and smile under the hot burning sun of Surabaya. I love the spirit of unity in diversity that Surabaya people have. They all greet enthusiastically for all participants, young and old, muslims or christian, they were all celebrating the city's birthday in a big brotherhood spirit.  Can't wait to have the parade again for next year.

Twins in Surabaya traditional costume, the ladies and their groups are from Gaman (Gerakan Anak Muda Anti Narkoba)

The crowd

The fanatic supporters of the local team "Persebaya"

(Silvana)

The Slightly Chipped Full Moon

The Slightly Chipped Full Moon is the twenty-first track on the Kuroshitsuji II Original Soundtrack. It is sung in English by Yucca. There are two remixes on the soundtrack, "Fragile Mind" and "Cruelly Eyes". "Fragile Mind", the twelfth track, is a less instrumental remix. "Cruelly Eyes", the fifteenth track, is an instrumental version.

The full moon slightly chipped
That's so me
So please
Save me and hold me tight
Just make me all right
Under the dark clouds
Wingless swans in my soul
From the fortress, a pessimist

My howl in the night,
To the isolated star
Don't drive me crazy
Everything seems too far
The sky so deep
Spread endlessly

How on earth can I get to the strawberry field? 

The full moon slightly chipped
Uncertain
Oh please
Save me and let me smile
Just make me all right
Over the bed of trees
My heart spins around

My howl in the dawn
To the isolated star
I dare to forgive you
Everything seems too far
But care for me tenderly

How on earth can I get to the strawberry field? 

This is just a simple song which like express sadness. I know this song when i watch Kuroshitsuji II, and this song as the backsound (Alois Trancy theme). At first i didn't really get the meaning of the lyric, but from the first time i heard this song i instantly love this song. It's so dark and sad, but i really love the music composition.

This is a great song to listen to when you wanna cry ur eyes out!

Wouldn't Change a Thing - Demi Lovato feat Joe Jonas

I think some of you know about this song, if you watch the Camp Rock film that starring by Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas. And for you girls i think you have a same destiny with me if Joe Jonas is very handsome boy. Joe Jonas is one of the group Jonas Brothers. And Demi Lovato is a singer. They are be a partner for this film. And for me this film is nice ...! What about you ?

Let's talk about this song ....

Wouldn't Change a Thing is one of the original soundtrack from Camp Rock film. Actually not only this song, but there are also This Is Me....

The first song that i knew was This Is Me. I was really love with this song. And not only that, i also watched the Camp Rock film. Everyday I heard this song from my mobile phone and i never got bored with this song. It was make me falling in love with Joe Jonas. I was search many things about him. Not only his songs, but i also got his photos. Demi Lovato & Joe Jonas ever had special relations, but now they were a friend. 

After knew the first song. I was search in internet the next song and the tittle was Wouldn't Change a Thing. When the first time i heard this song, this song was very nice and i was love when i saw the video clip in Youtube. In the video they were duet and it was make me wanna dance and sang together.....

For me this is one of the special songs that i played in my mobile phone everyday before i went to sleep. If i make a rank maybe this is the first rank for me. I hope you can enjoy this and i hope you like this song very much ....

[Demi & Joe]

It's like, he doesn't hear a word I say

His mind is somewhere far away

And I don't know how to get there

It's like all he wants is to chill out

(She's serious)

He makes me wanna pull all my hair out

(She's always in a rush and interrupted)

Like he doesn't even care

(Like she doesn't even care)

[Demi & Joe]

You, me

We're face to face

But we don't see eye to eye

Like fire and rain (Like fire and rain)

You can drive me insane (You can drive me insane)

But I can't stay mad at you for anything

We're Venus and Mars (Venus and Mars)

We're like different stars (like different stars)

You're the harmony to every song I sing

And I wouldn't change a thing

[Joe]

She's always trying to save the day

Just wanna let my music play

She's all or nothing

But my feeling's never change

[Demi & Joe]

Why does he try to read my mind?

(I try to read her mind)

It's not good to psychoanalyze

(She tries to pick a fight to get attention)

That's what all of my friends say

(That's what all of my friends say)

[Demi & Joe]

You, me

We're face to face

But we don't see eye to eye

Like fire and rain (Like fire and rain)

You can drive me insane (You can drive me insane)

But I can't stay mad at you for anything

We're Venus and Mars (Venus and Mars)

We're like different stars (like different stars)

but you're the harmony to every song I sing

And I wouldn't change a thing

[Demi & Joe]
 When I'm yes, she's no

When I hold on, he just lets go
We're perfectly imperfect
But I wouldn't change a thing, no

Like fire and rain (Like fire and rain)
You can drive me insane (You can drive me insane)
But I can't stay mad at you for anything
We're Venus and Mars (Venus and Mars)
We're like different stars (like different stars)
but you're the harmony to every song I sing
And I wouldn't change a thing

But I can't stay mad at you for anything
We're Venus and Mars (Venus and Mars)
We're like different stars (like different stars)
but you're the harmony to every song I sing
And I wouldn't change a
Wouldn't change a thing

YOU AND I

I'm feeling distracted

and likewise attracted

to all the things that you let me know

all the things that you can't let go

you're waiting for friction

this empty addiction

is forcing me to intervene

let's break out of this scene

I know I'm not alone

I'm not the only one who is broken

and I know I'll never let you go

I could watch the world pass by

just as long as it's you and I

you and I

I watch you take over

I'll give you this offer

take my hand and we'll run away

leave behind our past to stay

decaying till it's rotten

and we'll have long forgotten

the memories that will haunt your heart

let's tear this town apart

I know I'm not alone

I'm not the only one who is broken

and I know I'll never let you go

I could watch the world pass by

just as long as it's you and I

you and I

we watch the world go by (but if it's you and I)

then we will never die (no we can never die)

we watch the world go by

but if it's you and I

then we will never die

I know I'm not alone

I'm not the only one who is broken

and I know I'll never let you go

I could watch the world pass by

just as long as it's you and I

you and I

I know I'm not alone

I'm not the only one who is broken

and I know (I know)

I'll never let you go (I'll never let you go)

I could watch the world pass by

just as long as it's you and I

you and I ...

 Yeah John Visely .. I love your song : )
When I'm getting tired and bored then I listening to this song, I feel like I get my spirit back and make me enthusiastic to do my activity again, because I spend whole of my days in my school.

"You and I" is one of  Secondhand Serenade's song in Hear Me Now album (2010). The genre of this song is rock. You don't know Secondhand Serenade? You can read it in this blog too.
If you want to download it, there are 3 types of  "You and I", "You and I" by Secondhand Serenade, "You and I" by Secondhand Serenade featuring Cady Groves, and "You and I acoustic version" by Secondhand Serenade. But my favorite is "You and I" by Secondhand Serenade featuring Cady Groves, I like Cady Groves's voice, I think it's cute ^^
I'm sorry I can't find the real video clip, maybe Secondhand Serenade didn't make it.
But I found a nice video above. Wish you enjoy it : )