YOGYAKARTA (indo.com): Borobudur and Prambanan Temples in Yogyakarta, Central Java, will come under the spotlight when the two temples see the arrival of hundreds of big-bike lovers.

At least 1,200 big-bike fans will join the "Borobudur Bike Week and Festival" in the two tourism spots on August 17-19, 2001.

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Attendees are made up of numerous motorbike clubs, including the Harley Owners Group (HOG), the Harley Davidson Club Indonesia (HDCI), the Sport Harley-Davidson Association (ISHD), HOG Foundation and Motor Besar Club (Big Motorbike Club).

Borobudur Temple, the famous Buddhist Shrine, is considered one of the seven wonders of the world. This temple is located at Borobudur District, South of Magelang, Central Java. Restored with the help of UNESCO, the temple is built in three layers - a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, a cone with three circular platforms, and at the top, a monumental stupa. The walls and balustrades are decorated with bas-reliefs, covering a total surface of 2,500 square metres. Around the circular platform are seventy-two open-work stupas, each containing a statue of Buddha.

Prambanan temple is the biggest and a most beautiful Hindu temple some 17 kilometers east of Yogyakarta - about 20 minutes drive from the city. Its parapets are adorned with bas-reliefs depicting the famous Ramayana story.

The event in the two temples, expected to be held annually, will serve as a meeting point for international lovers of big motorbikes and "therefore, participants from neighbouring countries are expected to join the event," PT Mabua Harley-Davidson (MHD) Director Pramono Sungkono was quoted by Republika as saying.

The event is also aimed at raising funds for poor children and orphans, said Chairman of the Organizing Committee Nuridin Sumawinata.

The three-day event will present a bazaar, an exhibition on automotive products, hell-driver attractions, motorbike driving skills contest and traditional dance performances among other events.