Muara Takus Temple

History Candi Muara Takus was constructed by the maritime-based Sriwijaya Empire in the eleventh century. The architecture and design of the temples clearly indicates that they are of Mahayana Buddhist origin. It has been suggested by Schnitger that the major temples at Muara Takus may have undergone major renovations in the twelfth century. It is thought that the area was used as both a religious and trade centre by Sriwijaya. The site was abandoned for many centuries before it was re-discovered by Cornet De Groot in 1860. The site was explored and surveyed by W.P Groenveld in 1880 and excavations have been conducted periodically since. The site is now protected as a national monument.

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The temple complex of Candi Muara Takus is surrounded by a 1 metre tall stone perimeter wall that measures 74 x 74 metres. The outer wall is penetrated by a gateway on the northern side. Within the walls are the remains of four substantial Buddhist temples (candi). The most unusual of these is Candi Mahligai. This lotus-shaped Buddhist stupa is unique in Indonesia though there are numerous similar ancient structures in Thailand and Myanmar. This structure founded on an octagonal base and reaches a height of 14.30 metres. The uppermost level of the stupa is decorated with lion figures that are barely discernible from below. On the east side of Candi Mahligai is the base of Candi Palangka. It is constructed from red stone and now only reaches a height of 1.45 metres. It was reportedly much taller at the time of the earliest colonial expeditions to the site but the upper terraces have long since collapsed. A third structure within the complex is Candi Bungsu. The most striking thing about this temple is that it was built from two very different kinds of stone. One part is built from red stone and the other section from sandstone. This temple now reaches a height of 6.20 metres. The largest structure at Candi Muara Takus is Candi Tua. Its base measures 32.80 metres x 21.80 metres and it reaches a height of 8.50 metres. This temple is terraced and it bears some resemblance in its design to the much larger stupa, Candi Borobodur, in Java. Like all the temples at Candi Muara Takus, Candi Tua features only minimal decoration. The most notable decorative feature are the seated lion figures on the upper terraces.

Runway Strip, Wood Boat Racing In Kuansing Riau, Indonesia

Kuantan Singgigi (Kuansing)  has a unique traditional event, which is rowing race called the Runway line. Paths are made of logs into a kind of rowing boat. Spur lines are held once every year on the anniversary of Indonesia, in August. Path length of about 25 to 40 meters, and can accommodate 40 people in each boat.
Spur lines held since the early 1900s. At first the boat pathway used to transport all the earth's population Singgigi Kuantan. Now, Runway attractions that many points to be eagerly awaited by the people, not just Kuansing, but Riau in general. Line is a spur of the most colorful festival in Riau.
Not only is it exciting sports content from the Runway Strip, but also elements of magic behind this race. Each boat has a boat handler or shaman who is believed to be a greater role in determining victory this boat race. Runway event path is also enlivened with art performances, folk songs, dance and Randai Singigi Kuantan.
Runway holding point is the location on the River or the Gulf Kuantan Kuantan, or better known as Edge Narosa, Middle District of Kuantan. The distance is approximately 150an kilometers from Pekanbaru. Price admission is free.
In the Gaza Runway, participants aged 15 to 40 years consisting of carpenters, concrang (commander), helmsman, and onjai. In the Gaza Runway, we learned about teamwork, hard work, sportsmanship and agility