History and Philosophy of Exotic Capoeira Dance
The Story Behind Exotic Dance Capoeira
Capoeira is predicted appearing in around sixteenth century. The blend of dance and music instrument into a complete art has made capoeira easily recognized.
Capoeira is a very dynamic and harmonious performance with it’s beautiful dance and song. The couple who practicing Capoeira looks like a dancing couple. The circle kicks and jumps which is played by dancers will certainly enchant people who witness it.
Some history experts of Capoeira considers that Capoeira was genuinely made by slaves from Africa, such as Yoruba, Bantu, Angola, Congo and Mozambique. In that time, it was said that African slaves was suffering under pressure.
Punishment and gallows had thread them. But their spirits stayed alive burying the depression. They felt challenged, and created dances Capoeira.
Capoeira was then growing, when the Angolan slaves wandered up to Brazil.
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Giri Salaka Sacred Temple
In addition to the nature’s beauty, Forest Purwo also has some historical place which often visited. This historical spot is concerning so close to the Forest Purwo’s legend. It is believed that Forest Purwo was the last escape of Majapahit people from the Mataram Kingdom’s aggression.
The historical site in Forest Purwo is Pura Luhur Giri Salaka ( Giri Salaka Sacred Hinduis-Temple), which is the praying temple for Hinduist who live around this national park. The Hinduist in this area is believed as the inherintance of Majapahit, which migrated to Blambangan Peninsula.
Pura Luhur Giri Salaka in visited mostly during Pagerwesi Ceremony. Pagerwesi Ceremony is held every 210 days as a gratitude to God in Heaven for the science and knowledge God send to earth.
Ashoka, the Legend and the Love Symbol
Ashoka tree ( bunga asoka in Indonesian) is standing tree which flowers throughout the year. As tropics flower, it loves direct sunshine. Sunshine will fit it’s color best and bright. Ashoka love damp soil too, so make sure to water it regularly. Ashoka is very much liked for it’s compact and colorful flowers, with green leaves.
Another interesting point about this beautiful flower is the legend that comes with it, especially the story in India’s culture.It is believed that Sakyamuni, the founder of Budda and Nirvana doctrine, was born under ashoka tree by the tenth century. Ashoka trees are worshipped by the Buddhist. While for Hinduist, this flower is a symbol of love.
