Bogor toasts 523rd anniversary<\/p>\n
The resort town of Bogor celebrates its 523rd anniversary on
\nFriday, and will be holding a series of events over the whole
\nmonth.<\/p>\n
Barongsai (dragon dance) parades, bazaars, music events and
\ncultural performances will be a feature of the festivities.<\/p>\n
The rainy town has been tidied up ahead of the celebrations.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, about 30 students from Ibnu Khaldun University in
\nBogor, members of Atmawana, the student's outdoor activities,
\ncleaned up the Kujang Monument located in the heart of the town
\non Jl. Padjadjaran.<\/p>\n
Kujang is the traditional weapon of West Java, similar to
\nCentral Java's kris.<\/p>\n
Besides cleaning the monument, the students also painted and
\nrestored parks around Bogor.<\/p>\n
\"This monument is an icon and one of Bogor's assets, because
\nthis historical town was once the center of the Pajajaran
\nkingdom,\" said student club executive Radiansyah.<\/p>\n
The old kingdom declined in the 15th century, succumbing to
\nthe spread of Islam from the coastal Banten kingdom into the
\nregion. --JP<\/p>",
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