Year: 2010

Jambi Province

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Jambi Jambi is another province settled in Sumatra Island, which properly located on the east coast of central Sumatra. The capital of this province is Jambi city. At early begin, before Indonesia colonized by the Dutch colonial Jambi was a part of well-established of Srivijayan Kingdom. Srivijayan kingdom was an ancient Malay kingdom in Sumatra. The people in Jambi is dominated by the ethnic of Malay with the group of Kerinci and Minangkabau. The economic site from this province is mostly come from Jambi city as the capital of this…

Submarine Historical Monument

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SUBMARINE MONUMENT SURABAYA (SS type whiskey class submarine built in Vladivostok Russia in 1952) As you continue on your journey, visit the Monkasel, the original KRI Pasopati 410 submarine next to the Surabaya Plaza shopping center. It is 76.6 meters long and 6.3 meters wide. It was moved from Ujung to this location on July 1st, 1995, after the museum was officially opened by Arief Kushariadi, the Naval Commander of the Republic of Indonesia on June 27, 1998. KRI. Pasopati with 410 side number belongs to SS type whiskey class…

Ledug Suro Annual Ceremony

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So many ways are being used by the local government to celebrate the new year of Hijriah. At Jogjakarta there is Sekaten, at Solo (Mid Java) there is Grebeg Syuro because it coincidently come with the change of Java’s year which starting from Suro. Any other places like Sukabumi (West Java) is also celebrate this Islamic new year by doing Larung. Different with other places, in Magetan East Java, in order to attract the visitors to come, they make “Ledhug”. Lesung Suro and Bedug Muharam (Ledhug) is drum on continually…

Enjoy The Water Sport on Teleng Ria

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Teleng Ria Beach Teleng Ria beach is the nearest from Pacitan, it is about 5 minutes from the city. This beach faced to ‘Pantai Selatan’ with extent of white sand along about 3 km length. The distance from the Capital of Pacitan regency to the location is only 3,5 km, and it is easily reached with various vehicle. The wave is medium and enjoyable for swimming and also to have a picnic with family. It has white sand and beautiful panorama guarded by limo mountains. Various supporting facilities which have…

The Exotic Province of West Sumatra

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West Sumatra West Sumatra is one of the exotic province of Indonesia. Seems like you have a whole package that you will find in West Sumatra, you have culture within the the exotic marvelous view, new friends or even relatives among the local inhabitant. The land itself mountainous and divided by valleys, there are also lakes and spectacular volcanoes. The capital of this province is Padang, one of the biggest well-known city. The most inhabitant is come from Minangkabau people. The ethnic group of Minangkabau is famous for its matriarchal…

Gondang Dam

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Gondang Dam Gondang Dam is located at Sugio district, 19 km south west of Lamongan. It was built in 1983-1987. The main use of the dam is for irrigation, but now on, many tourists come there for having relax and fishing; camping ground, water bicycle and mini zoo are available. The manager of the dam has commit to implement the programs of Sapta Pesona (Seven Charms) to make the tourist always enjoy this tourism object. There are place for the children who want to play, such as water bicycle, and…

Jagir Dam Wonokromo

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Jagir Dam Nowadays, Wonokromo has change. Wonokromo will become a legend in civilization dynamics of Surabaya city. For Surabaya society, Wonokromo has histories – psychologies meaning and monumental social cultural urban character. Wonokromo and Sawunggaling is development Centrum of metropolitan ‘”Surabaya tempo doeloe” (Surabaya in the past) act. Song “… Semanggi Suroboyo… Lontong Balap Wonokromo…” be the eternity hymn symbolizing how the importance of Wonokromo for Suroboyo people. But, what’s going on in Wonokromo cosmos? In Wonokromo, is residence various element typical of public Surabaya. Wonokromo face, present Surabaya Zoo…

The Falling Water on Tirtosari

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Tirtosari Waterfall Tirtosari Waterfall is located about 2,5 Km southwest side from Sarangan Lake, can be gone through ride horse or by foot. At this Tirtosari Waterfall location can be enjoyed beauty natural, water that flow from about 50 M height downward through a slot that flanked by precipitous stones give a beautiful view and it interesting. According to public belief if we enjoy the Waterfall Tirtosari we earn to ageless and beautiful. Meanwhile, Tirtosari Waterfall has a beautiful and fresh waterfall that brings a fresh situation for the busy…

Jolotundo Temple

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Jolotundo Temple Jolotundo is like a swimming pool area that located near to Seloliman village, Trawas district, and east slope of Mount Penanggungan. This site is believed has relation with King Airlangga. This temple was prepared for Udayana King from Bali who embraced Gunapriyadharmapatni prince. From their marriage, it was born Airlangga it was build in 997M. According to the story, the water in this temple is the clearest water in the word, and the slope of Bekal Mountain, one of Peak of Penaggungan Mountain, Seloliman, Trawas. Its location is…

Fascinating Riau

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Riau Riau is located in the center of Sumatra Island, with Pekanbaru as the capital city of this province.Riau is one of the riches province in Indonesia for the economic commodities which come from Petroleum, Natural Gas, Rubber, Palm Oil, and fiber plantations. The most inhabitant at Riau is Minangkabau, others are still dominated by Batak, Javanese and Chinese. As the capital city, Pekanbaru become crowded because it has direct access to the busy strait and was long known as a trading port. Pekanbaru is also become a major gateway…