Karimun Java Marine Park

karimunjava beach

Based on the legend that circulated in the islands, the island of Karimun found by Sunan Muria. The legend tells of Sunan Muria delinquency concerned for her son, Amir Hasan. With the purpose of educating, Sunan Muria then ordered his son to go to an island that seems "kremun-kremun" (fuzzy) from the summit of Mount Moriah for the child to be able to deepen and develop the science of religion. Because it seemed "kremun-kremun" then dinamakanlah the island of Karimun Island.

Karimunjawa marine tourism turned out to save the beauty of the amazing underwater, the charm of beauty can be in sandingkan with the Thousand Islands or the Bunaken National Park which is located in Manado. Publications are underwater coral reefs and marine species that can make tourists amazed at the sight.

For a wealth of marine life itself, karimunjawa not inferior to the beauty of the sea Nusa Dua Bali, here there are about 51 genera of coral reefs are ready to pamper the eyes of every visitor. Publications also offers a variety of beautiful natural charm, so the long journey to get to this place can be redeemed by the beautiful paradise under the Java Sea.

Karimunjawa is one paradise for divers, there is the beauty of coral reefs and colorful fish under the sea, so that it becomes an attraction to explore its beauty longer. Sea floor can be seen clearly, because the sea water is very clear karimunjawa and bright.

Then for visitors who do not want to dive into the water, but would like to see the beauty of coral reefs and colorful fish under the sea, no need to worry, because there are boats that have been fitted with glass on the bottom. So the underwater beauty karimunjawa you can enjoy on the sea, may be different sensation when the dive immediately and contact with the fish that are beautiful.

For information, Karimunjawa is an island that has white sand, which in this archipelago there are 27 islands in one district that consists in 3 villages. Karimunjawa broad overall around 107,225 hectares, which is where most of the territory is ocean which has an area of ​​about 100 105 hectares, and the remaining land area of ​​7,120 hectares.

Tourist attractions Karimunjawa has been designated as a national marine park in Indonesia in 2001, it is due to the potential for tremendous sea. Besides, there are also mangrove forests, and some animals such as monkeys, turtles and birds. Publications also has a plant that characterizes named Dewadaru (Crystocalyx macrophyla).

here's a little video in Karimun Java sea

The Beauty Of Senggigi Beach

Senggigi Beach, Lombok Barat

Senggigi Beach is one of the favorite tourist destinations in the island of Lombok, Indonesia. Beach stretching along 10 kilometers of this straight into the image of the beauty of the island of Lombok. Clean white sand with most black make this beach very unique compared to other beaches. Clear sea water and clean makes this beach appealing to unexplored beauty in a variety of ways. You can perform a variety of water sports such as surfing (seasonal), swim, or just playing on the beach with friends and family. Waves here, too, tend to be calm so tourists can snorkel with easy even for beginners though.

 

Senggigi Beach

In addition, the Senggigi Beach has a long coastline with an additional mode of the mountains so very beautiful to look at and have a cool air. Unfortunately, if you miss a visit without capture the moment on this beach. For those of you who like photography, you also should not miss the beauty of the sunset disore day. The beauty of the sunset on Senggigi Beach has long been a major attraction tourists on the island of Lombok. In addition, the choice of activities in Senggigi Beach is quite popular during the afternoon was jogging. Many visitors who had come here in the afternoon just to exercise while enjoying the beauty of the beaches and dazzling sunset.

How to Senggigi Beach

As a major tourist destination in Lombok, of course, access to the Senggigi Beach is quite easy. If you are from Lombok International Airport, Senggigi Beach can be reached by the time for approximately 2 hours. You can use the services of a chartered car + driver with a rate of about 300 thousand dollars or using Damri. There are two routes DAMRI available are to Terminal Mandalika or to the Art Market. If you go alone or just a few people, it's better to use Damri because it may be more expensive.

Well, if you depart from Mataram, you can take a taxi at a cost of about 50 thousand to 100 thousand, depending on your location in Mataram. You can also use public transport or taxis. If you want to use angkuran general, these take Sweta - Ampenan, charge 3 thousand dollars per person. Once in Ampenan, you have to ride public transportation more majors Senggigi with a rate of 2 thousand dollars per person. After arriving in Senggigi, you just walk about 3 minutes to Senggigi beach. You do not have to worry bored during walking because there are lots of stalls, souvenir sellers and forth along these lines.

During the trip, you will also pass through the traditional market Ampenan (Kebon Roek), shrine, and also Pura Batu Bolong - a temple jutting into the sea. If you do not hurry, you can stop and capture the moment there.

Other facilities in Senggigi Beach

In addition to accommodation and hotels, other facilities such as restaurants, cafes, pubs, live music is also available until around Senggigi Beach. There are many local food vendors in the area of ​​Senggigi beach. Not only is local, the food there is any foreign countries, such as Alberto cafe which is famous for its pizza.

THE FAMOUS INDONESIAN CULTURE

For some time there have been claims-claims of various Indonesian cultures by Malaysia.Setelah so long, eventually struggle to gain recognition as a UNESCO International too.And finally achieved the recognition that, Malaysia was supposed to feel malu.Berikut cultures are recognized by UNESCO as Indonesian culture, among others:

  

LEATHER PUPPET

wayang kulit

UNESCO on November 7, 2003 has DEFINING that PUPPET LEATHER is a world cultural heritage FROM INDONESIA.Menteri State Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika said, since 7 November 2003 the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the puppet as World Master Piece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

KERIS

keris

United Nation Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) which is an educational and cultural organization of the United Nations (UN) confirmed KERIS INDONESIA as a masterpiece of human heritage belongs to the whole nation in the world. "The world has acknowledged the existence of the keris Indonesia, as well as awarded the world since 25 November 2005," said the founder and Director of the Museum Neka Ubud, Pande Wayan Neka Suteja, Thursday (17/7).

BATIK

batik

Indonesia struggles to gain world recognition for batik as an Indonesian cultural heritage are not wasted. United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) ascertained to be confirmed batik tradition as one of the world's cultural heritage ASLI INDONESIA in October 2009 in France.

It was stated by Director General of Culture Value, Art and Film Department of Culture and Tourism, Tjetjep Suparman in Surakarta, Tuesday (06/02/2009). "It took three years for the submission," he said. Previously, puppets and kris has also received the same recognition from UNESCO some time ago.

"The six countries that are representative of UNESCO has conducted an assessment of batik culture," said Tjetjep. After the assessment and verification for three years, finally there is the recognition of batik culture as a culture OWNED INDONESIA. "Stipulation on 28 September 2009 tomorrow," said Tjetjep. While the inauguration will be conducted on October 2, 2009 in France. Meanwhile, private companies documentary film producer from Malaysia, the KRU Sdn. Bhd. has made a movie called "Batik". There explained that Malaysian batik FROM BATIK JAVA which has been designed according to the Malay culture in Malaysia. Similarly, the history of the arrival of Javanese batik to state Malaysia.

  

There is one more thing that is more important: MALAYSIA NEVER patented BATIK, because OWNED BATIK INDONESIA. ONLY patented by Malaysian motifs and patterns, NOT batik. "We've spoken with the Malaysian culture and they say never patented batik. The patented motif and pattern," said the First Secretary of Information and Public Relations of the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Eka A Suripto, Friday (11/16/2007). Eka claimed to have seen motif or pattern patented Malaysia and different shapes. "The motive Malaysia was rare. Unless we can prove. He did not dare to wear batik Solo or Pekalongan," he added.

Although Malaysia did not patent batik, the Indonesian government remains MUST patented Batik to UNESCO - the United Nations to anticipate the claims batik by foreign countries in the future. And the establishment and inauguration was carried out on September 28, 2009 and October 2, 2009 in Paris, France.

Rasa Sayange Song

Rasa Sayange.

Reffrain : Rasa sayange... rasa sayang sayange...Eeee lihat dari jauh rasa sayang sayange

Bait: Mana kancil akan dikejar, kedalam pasar cobalah cari...Masih kecil rajin belajar, sudah besar senanglah diriSi Amat mengaji tamat, mengaji Qur'an di waktu fajar...Biar lambat asal selamat, tak kan lari gunung dikejarKalau ada sumur di ladang, boleh kita menumpang mandi...Kalau ada umurku panjang, boleh kita berjumpa lagi

REOG PONOROGO

reog ponorogo

The Malaysian government finally REOG PONOROGO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IS OWNED INDONESIA. However, it is the culture has been disseminated in Johor and Selangor by Ponorogo society living in Malaysia since many years ago.

"Reog still OWNED NATION INDONESIA," said Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Mohammad Zainal Abidin Zin from loudspeakers on cars belonging to the protesters, in front of the Embassy of Malaysia, Jalan HR Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, Thursday, November 29, 2007.

Zainal wearing blue koko, it also confirms the historical development in Malaysia reog Ponorogo dance called Barongan.

"Historically people of Ponorogo been moved to Johor and Selangor. Descendants of these people develop the culture they bring reog Ponorogo of Ponorogo. Still, the origins of this culture remains OWNED NATION INDONESIA," he explained.

  

Pendet

Pendet

Pendet was originally a dance that many exhibited worship in temples, places of worship of Hindus in Bali, Indonesia. This dance symbolizes the descent of the gods to the reception on the natural world. Gradually, over the times, the artists transform Pendet be "welcome greeting", although still contains elements of sacred-religious. Creator / choreographer of modern dance form is I Wayan Rindi (? - 1967).

Pendet is a statement of an offering in the form of dance ceremony. Unlike dances performances that require intensive training, Pendet can be danced by everyone, pemangkus men and women, adults and girls.

This dance is taught simply by following the movement and rarely done in hamlets. Young girls follow the movements of the more senior women who understand their responsibility to set a good example.

This daughter has a dance movement pattern that is more dynamic than Rejang Dance that was delivered in groups or pairs. Usually displayed after Rejang Dance at temple yard and usually facing toward the sacred ceremonial attire and each dancer brings sangku, jugs, bowls, and other offerings fixtures

Beauty Semeru Mountain And The Mystery

Mount Semeru who have reached the height of 3,676 masl has become one of the attractive destinations for mountain climbers. The natural beauty of the highest mountain in Java Island is indeed very attracting climbers.

In addition to presenting the natural beauty, Semeru too much mystery. Want to know the mystery of what is contained in Semeru? This is a bit of a mystery at Mount Semeru phenomenon.

Lost

lost in the mountain

The most common prohibition on every climb is forbidden say dirty and bad behavior such as cutting down or damaging the plants. If the guard and break it, you'll like circling in place full of mystery. At Mount Semeru, these events often occur.

In addition, many climbers are lost because they are always alone, left behind from the group, or be at the front of the left party.

So do not feel great when climbing groups. It is said that the peak Mahameru believed to be a sacred place, where the palace of the gods. Residents who live on the slopes of Semeru believe the spirits of the gods are still loyal guard Mahameru.

Mystery in Arcopodo

 

arcopodo

This is the mystery of the most famous in Semeru. After the forest, there is a field which is believed plains Arcopodo mystery, which means twin statues. In Mahameru legend, is told that in these places there are two statues standing twins. Its founder is a soldier of the kingdom of Majapahit era.

But the presence of the statue can not be seen by anyone. Only those who have a 'special advantage' that could determine the existence of the twin statues. And who saw it all, each has its own version of a variety of related form of the twin statues.

There is a saying that the statue of a small child. But there are also those who say that the statue is so gigantic that could be seen from far away. Arcopodo plains this is the end of the climb before heading Mahameru.

Possession in Kelik

victim trance

Many trance events that have occurred in the area Kelik. In this area there are often events climbers who fell, missing, or lost.

Several stone markers in memoriam installed there. There climber trance like animals, some are claiming to certain creatures that 'enter' into the body of a climber who possessed it.

Lady Ghost in Ranu Kumbolo

Ranu kumbolo

Ranu Kumbolo is a lake where hikers camp to rest. The climbers who camped often see ghosts woman emerging from the lake.

On the night of the full moon, often appearing in the middle of the lake sightings are believed to be the Goddess Watcher Ranu Kumbolo. The apparition in the form of a thick mist that swirled and turned into a woman

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Goldfish in Ranu Kumbolo

Ranu kumbolo

Ranu Kumbolo carp are unknown origins. According to locals, the fish is the incarnation of the Goddess Watcher Ranu Kumbolo ladies. Never try to catch or fishing these fish if you do not want to experience strange events.

Grandfather Dipo

Mbah Dipo, like Mbah Maridjan, 'caretaker' of Mount Merapi. Mbah Dipo lived in the hamlet Room A, an area that is prone while Semeru really erupted emitting hot lava. Mbah Dipo only this that can catch these signs.

Unfortunately, there is no longer a caretaker Semeru because Mbah Dipo had died a few years ago. Had Semeru really erupt, it is said, only one message Mbah Dipo: "Never run in the direction of the village of Mount Sawur but fled toward the river." Obviously no one has got the message because thankfully Semeru is still safe wrote.

All back to us as godless human beings. As an addition to knowledge or as reference an ascent to a more cautious and vigilant to nature. Belief, this is an interesting phenomenon of Mount Semeru the climbers.