The excursion which forms a part of the so-called agro-tourism program, was first introduced in 1987. The tea plantation tour was initiated by the government of Indonesia through the cooperation of several state-owned plantations and various travel bureaus. Different agencies offer a different package of the tour. Some opt for the simple visit the plantation and factory program followed by tea and lunch. Others add a cultural show to their tea and lunch hour. Some even offer an overnight stay at the plantation villas. The price offered by agencies in …

What makes a museum so exceptional?. A museum as described by the Encyclopedia Americana is an institution, “serving the three main functions of collections, preservation, and presentations of objects. Such objects may be specimens of nature, related to geology, astronomy or biology, or they may illustrate the creations of man in history, art or science. The changing emphasis in museum on one or another of these three functions reflects changes in philosophies and way of living. Like other institutions, a museum bears witness to the interests, ambitions, and attitudes of …

The modern art of Indonesia may be simply defined as works of art created by Indonesian artists of the present time. These works, which bear the conception of esthetics, experiences, ideas, and reactions to the present life in Indonesia, stem from the Indonesian awareness of the artists. There’s no denying the fact that the modern art of Indonesia is a manifestation of Western modern art , which is created in the language and problems of Indonesia. It is the course of the Indonesian culture that will eventually decide its role …