Ratu Boko Temple

Ratu Boko is an archaeological site known to modern Javanese as Kraton Ratu Boko or Ratu Boko's Palace. Ratu Boko is located on a plateau, about three kilometres south of Lara Jonggrang Prambanan temple complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Precisely in the district Bokoharjo, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta. Approximately 18 km east of Yogyakarta city or 50 km southwest of Solo City.The original name of this site is still unclear, however the local inhabitants named this site after King Boko, the legendary king mentioned in Loro Jonggrang folklore. In Javanese, Ratu Boko means "Stork King".
Archaeological site Ratu Boko Jogja itself occupies an area of 25 hectares and is at an altitude of about 196 meters from sea level. Entrance Ticket Ratu Boko Yogyakarta itself is Rp25.000 including parking. But the price is only until 3 o'clock in the afternoon only.


The admission price of Candi Boko Yogyakarta after three o'clock in the afternoon is the ticket category to enjoy the sunset. The price is much more expensive than the previous one. Ticket price for Ratu Boko Sunset Temple package is Rp 100.000.

For the opening hours of Ratu Boko temple is at 06.00. The closing hours of Ratu Boko Temple is at 5 pm. After paying the entrance ticket you will be confronted on 2 doors in Paduraksa with a Ratna-shaped roof that functions as the main entrance.

Ratu Boko not only have main temple, but Ratu Boko has several sites, there are main gate, Batu Putih temple, Pembakaran temple, Paseban, Pendopo, Miniature temples, Kaputren and bathing place, and Ascetic Cave.

Ratu Boko is famous as the best place to enjoy sunset in Jogja. Its location in the hills allows you to see the sunset from this temple. From Ratu Boko you can see the landscape of some city of Jogja.Lingkungan around Ratu Boko also very beautiful and natural.

Actually, Ratu Boko's palace is a relic of archaeological site that is different from other sites. Many people think that Ratu Boko Palace is just a temple like Prambanan and Borobudur. In fact, Ratu Boko is a former palace complex consisting of several parts of the building.

The first door is made of andesite rock, but the floor and the wall of the stairs are made of fine white limestone. Because built with andhesit stone construction then Ratu Boko temple is actually more similar to the palace.

Another feature of this site is the place to the left of the gate where there is a spot called Candi Pembakaran. This burning temple is where the Hindu people are cremated.

In this place you not only can enjoy a beautiful sunset only. In this place also you can see Prambanan temple. In addition to Prambanan temple, you can also see the magnificent and beautiful view of Mount Merapi and Merbabu. Half of the city of Yogyakarta also clearly visible this place.

QURTSA

On 2nd September 2017, SMAN 3 Bandung carry out the activities of Eid al-Adha
The atmosphere at SMAN 3 Bandung looks vibrant by the students who want to witness the procession of sacrificial animal slaughtering

On this year's, students of SMAN 3 Bandung carry out religious activities. Through donations coordinated by OSIS, funds were collected for the purchase of slaughter animals, there are 7 cows and 5 goats.

We gathered at school at 7:30. after the students gathered the event began. The slaughter started from the cow and then continued with the goat. Me and my friends photographed these activities. after the slaughter continued with skinning, washing meat, then cutting meat, then weighing, after all, then put in plastics. then only then the meat is distributed.

This sacrifice activity is carried out entirely from students, by students and for students. While the teachers only monitor the ongoing activities only. the meat of this sacrifice will be distributed to the people around the school, the dhuafa, and students in need. While the purpose of this sacrificial activity in addition to raising the ketak-waan to Allah SWT, as well as training for the students about
slaughter of sacrificial animals, because in due time they will plunge in society. As for the organization OSIS benefits are more enhance the sense of togetherness and cohesiveness because their stewardship was just formed a month ago. Hopefully we can benefit from this positive activity

Gathapraya Festival

On Saturday 30th September 2017 SMAN 3 Bandung conduct gathapraya festival. The activity started at 07.30. Me and my friends gathered at the Saparua Park as it had been told before. We also have to dress Sundanese custom. And there are 2 representatives from each class to dress one of indonesia's traditional clothes. Concidentally our class got custom clothing bali.

The event begins with the absence. After that we were herded to one of the places in Saprua Park. The event start with opening, after that there is a dance offering entitled "Mojang Priangan". After that the event continued with offerings from one of the elementary school and kindergarden in Bandung. After that also proceed with the procession, for each class representative who wear traditional clothes, will ride a horse.

The procession starts from Saparua Park to balinese road. When we arrived on the bali road we immediately went to the bali field. There we take a rest while waiting for the gathapraya event started.
while waiting we took pictures, joked, and ate together.

When at 12.00 we went to the mosque in SMAN 3 Bandung to carry out dzuhur prayer. Around 13.00 we went back to the bali field. Before entering we have to show the ticket after that our innate goods was checked. After that we were given a card from Telkomsel and we were given a stamp.

We went into the event.
The first event is a fashion show after which it is continued with bands singing songs that are currently hits. we also enjoy the song.
After that me and my friends had lunch we bought food at the bazaar contained in the festival.
After lunch we went back to watch the event.
At gathapraya festival not only found food and drink but also there gerabah stand, souvenir stand, Sundanese musical instrument, custom clothes stand, and many more.
When at 15:00 me and my friend decided to go home first because I had to go with my family. I was immediately out of Bali field and immediately look for public transportation that leads to my house. The streets are so jammed that I arrive home at 5pm.