Year: 2011

The Exotica Of Timor Island

Indonesia-Tourism.com

Timor Island Timor is an island in the southern part of the archipelago, it is divided between the independent state of East Timor and West Timor, part of East Nusa Tenggara province in Indonesia.The name of this island is taken from the word ‘east’, a Malay language for “east”, because it was located at the eastern tip of the island chain. Similar to nearby islands, most Timorese are Melanesian and anthropologists identify eleven distinct ethno-linguistic groups in Timor. The largest are the Atoni of western Timor, and the Tetum of…

Sarangan Lake

EastJava.com

Sarangan Lake Telaga Sarangan is also known as sand lake, is a natural lake that lies at the foot of Mount Lawu, Plaosan district , Magetan regency, East Java. Located about 16 kilometers west of the city Magetan, Sarangan is having 30 acres and and 28 meters depth. With air temperatures between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius, Telaga Sarangan able to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The atmosphere is obviously become the most interesting place for the downtown people. Telaga Sarangan is Magetan’s tourism. Around the lake,…

Over The Dam

EastJava.com

Pondok Dam Pondok Dam is located in Dero village, Bringin district, about 6 km east of Ngawi. It is a popular tourism object among the local tourists. Beside its functions as irrigation purposes, it also offers variety recreational activities such as; fishing, motor boating, camping, playground etc. Pondok Dam is the answer to spend of our day, because it has beautifull and natural scenery. This location has surrounded by Mahoni and teak trees. The total of water area is more than 2,596 hectares. Pondok Dam is offers a lot of…

Lean On Papuma

EastJava.com

Papuma Beach Beside Watu Ulo beach, there is Papuma beach with its white sands that make it more interesting. The beautiful white sand is pleasure to see and to walk on. The beach is always used as the place for sunbathing by foreign tourists. Besides its natural scenic beauty, it is also rich of animals, such as the lizard, forest cock, various birds, wild pig, deer porcupine, scaly anteater and many others. The scenery and atmosphere can be enjoyed more completely at a restaurant which provides Indonesian and Papuma food,…

Gamelan Magetan

EastJava.com

Gamelan Handicraft Gamelan is set of traditional java music instrument, it played during traditional occasion like Javanese marriage or annual ceremony. This industry come up in Magelang, which also one of regency that produce handicrafts. This gamelan industry has been exported to some countries in Europe continents. The centralization is in Kauman village, Karangrejo about 14 km to east side of Magetan city. More info visit www.eastjava.com

Baby Turtle On Ngagelan Beach

EastJava.com

Ngagelan Beach Ngagelan beach is a breeding area. It is located 7 km to the west of Trianggulasi Bay. It is also the hachery for the baby turtles. Some biology students do the research here. Ngagelan beach has much kind of turtle, such as Lepidochelys olivaceae, Eretmochelys imbricata, Dermochelys coreacea, Chelonia mydas, etc. Lepidochelys olivaceae is the most available here. Ngagelan beach can reach by any vehicle from Rowobendo post through west direction or it can be reach by foot through the beach that about 8 km. More info visit…

Kendedes Handicraft

EastJava.com

Kendedes Handicraft Malang regency has a handicraft center named “Pusat Kerajinan Kendedes” or Handicraft Center of Kendedes. Technology development brings Malang societies become dynamic society. There are many home industries that carry out nature source, such as; chips industry that use cassava, potatoes, etc; as its main material. Wooden sandal and the other handicraft industry have developed faster. This potency has attracted many foreign and domestic tourists to explore Malang tourism. They interesting about Malang handicraft and souvenirs. To increase this potency, Malang regency prepares its home industries to become…

East Java On May

EastJava.com

There are various ceremonies and traditions among East Java communities, in relation with religiosity, it held regularly on every year, and becomes special attraction that are quite interesting to see. The arts and cultural performances and the festivals that are routinely held and packaged in the tourism agenda also enrich the number of tourist attractions in East Java. The East Java’s Calendar of Events 2011 contains the schedule of some traditional ceremonies, traditions, festivals and performances which held in the cities and the regencies in East Java. It is designed…

Lamongan Terracotta Handicraft

EastJava.com

Terracotta Handicraft At present, the number of small industry in Lamongan, either formal or npon-formal ones, reaches 23,843 units. Among those small industries and people’s crafts, some have exported the products to the markets of Korea, Belgium, Australia, and Germany. They are wooden craft, earthenware craft or terracotta, bamboo-plaited craft, bicycle-saddle craft, bag craft made of Enceng Gondok (water hyacinth) in Lamongan and Mantup village. Terracotta or pottery craft home industry is located in 7th Jl. Pembangunan Lamongan. It has success to reach the export market such as Korea, Belgia,…

The Nature’s Home Of Kaliandra

EastJava.com

Kaliandra Sejati Kaliandra is a non-governmental organization incorporated under the laws of the foundation. The name is inspired from the tree Kaliandra or Caliandra calothyrsus, known as a pioneer plant, because of its ability to survive in critical lands, and has many functions. Kaliandra is developing a range of training programs and facilities that can be enjoyed by the visitors, both local and international. The advantage afterward is used to support the social activities around the local area, like, the natural and cultural preservation, local economic development, and improving the…