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Jamu – the Indonesian way to Health
Many women won’t start their day without a shot of jamu! You can find people selling jamu in markets, creating special blends to help with different health needs. These sellers often learned their recipes from their ancestors, making the tonics very authentic and effective. Yogyakarta’s bustling jamu scene shows how connected they are to nature, health, and their traditions.
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Awe-Inspiring Summit
Borobudur is designed with nine stacked platforms. The first six are square, and the top three are circular, ending in the central stupa at the summit. This layout symbolizes the path to enlightenment in Buddhist cosmology, moving from the earthly realm at the base to the spiritual realm at the top.
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An Educational Experience at Borobudur
The detailed bas-reliefs of Borobudur depict scenes from daily life in 9th-century Java, including the use of various spices and medicinal plants. These reliefs show the advanced knowledge of herbal medicine and the importance of spices in the social and economic life of that time.
