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Backpacker
18-10-2011, 16:32
Malahayu Reservoir is located in the Village Malahayu, District Banjarharjo, Brebes, Central Java; ± 6 km from Banjarharjo or 17 miles from the Cape. Broad region around 944 hectares and was built in 1930 by Dutch colonial.

The function of this reservoir as well as farmland facilities Banjarharjo District area, Kersana, Ketanggungan, Losari, Tanjung and Bulalakamba as well as flood control and used for recreation. Tourism is surrounded by natural scenery of mountains and vast teak forests that can be used as a campground or ecotourism. Around the reservoir also has a simple restaurant with typical dishes of fried tilapia fish obtained from the reservoir. Visitors can enjoy this dish while feeling the breeze and panoramic views of the reservoir. It is said that there are myths that live in the community around the reservoir that newlyweds should wash your face with water reservoir
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Various facilities are available in this tourist complex including children's pool, children's toys, tricycles water, boat cruises, boat rowing, outdoor stage and provide ample parking.

At each held Week Eid Holidays with bandstand melayu / dangdut as entertainment. While Alms Reservoir, conducted by the local community every day feast.

The myth that living in communities around the reservoir this is that the new couple must wash your face with water reservoirs. That said, the couple that it would implement lasting wading Mahligai household. Therefore, almost every new bride, they always took a visit to that location. A unique, they sometimes come still wearing a wedding dress, accompanied by dozens or even hundreds of accompaniment. This tradition is believed to be implemented in addition to containing a blessing for the couple's longevity, as well as efforts starting reinforcements.

Fried tilapia is a special meal at this tourist sites. Several food stalls in the east building reservoirs to provide cooking tilapia fish at cheap prices.

Sometimes the boat race is held, fishing competition, and so on. Local residents also use boats for recreation compreng surrounding water reservoirs.

Source: bpdas-pemalijratun.net

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trackshadow
16-05-2012, 14:41
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