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Lombok ( Mataram )

2009-09-03T07:20:00.000-07:00

Where your destination, if you have the opportunity to visit the island of Lombok? If you do not have a definite goal, according to friends who live in the city of Mataram, with no time 2 (two) days to visit all the tourist areas in Lombok, of course minus the Rinjani mountain climbing or staying on the island of Gili Trawangan.

Below I will say a few areas worth a visit (although I have not had time to visit all of them), according to tourism brochure that I got from the hotel where I stayed:

1. Suranadi. Here is a complete hotel with a warm water swimming pool and tennis court. There is also the oldest Hindu temple, located 17 km if the ride vehicle from the city of Mataram.

2. Lingsar. Temple with a sacred fish in the pond, the location of 9 km with a rising drive from the city of Mataram.

3. Narmada. Botanical Garden Lombok, with a swimming pool, and a Hindu temple which the Hindus used to pray, location 12 km drive from the city of Mataram.

Toward the sunset at Pura Batu Bolong, Lombokmatahari-set-in-pretend-rock-bolong.jpg

4. Batu Bolong. There is a temple on a rock jutting into the sea, and if the good weather could see Mount Agung on Bali island, and nice to see the sights at sunset. Location 8 km drive from the city of Mataram. To enter the area, then we must wear a yellow ribbon from the fabric (can be rented on location), which fitted around the waist. Here's beautiful scenery, the sea water filtered through the sidelines of a hollow rock, gemerosak noises. Unfortunately when I was here, the weather was still cloudy after the rain, but the view was beautiful. The sun peeked between the clouds, and the reflected light falling on the sea water.

Cloudy sunset on the beach near Senggigi

5. Senggigi. Natural beach of clean white sand, surrounded by hotels, inns and bungalows. Very nice, especially if the time sunrise and sunset. Location 10 km drive from the city of Mataram. Many vendors on the beach souvenirs, a freshwater pearl cultivation colorful, ranging from the price of 25.000, - Also vendors and t-shirts that read Lombok Senggigi, Lombok and unique carvings in wood, can be a place of fruit, masks and others.

6. Sire Beach. Marine park in coral and exotic fish swimming around. Located 36 km drive from the city of Mataram.

7. Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. Jade Island in the north Lombok, surrounded by marine park. Here a lot of people diving and surfing. On this island has many hotels and inns, so they can stay here, pristine beaches. To reach this location could use a motor boat.

8. Sukarare. The village where the weaving, this is where if you want to buy the traditional woven cloth Lombok, and see how the weavers to do the job. Location 25 km drive from the city of Mataram.

9. Rambitan / Sade. Native Village Lombok, the Sasak tribe traditional house, the location 50 km drive from the city of Mataram.

10. Kuta / Tanjung Aan. Mandalika beach with lights shining, where we can swim, there are hotels and restaurants. Every year there are celebrations catch / see Nyale fish, location 56 km drive from the city of Mataram.

11. Mataram. Mataram is the capital of West Nusa Tenggara province. While Ampenan an old port city (now moved to the sheet). City Ampenan typical ancient architecture, which when cleaned and cared for, will become the favored tourist destination. In the city of Mataram (which has become an integral part of the city and the city Ampenan Cakranegara) we can culinary tour, by eating foods characteristic of Lombok is spicy. In Jakarta we often see Taliwang restaurant, which turned out Taliwang is the name of a region, which was initially a lot of unique food vendors in this area Lombok. Lombok traditional foods, among others: Plecing watercress, chicken plecingan, julat chicken (spicy chicken marinade once), sambal beberok. Plecing turned out to be a cuisine that is known to be watercress dishes / cooking spices plecing, plecing cooked chicken (spicy chicken flavored, silenced, baked / fried, then given a more spicy flavor). Beberok sambal is sambal made from purple eggplant slices, red onion slices, sliced tomatoes and chilies, served with other foods of Lombok. Typical drink is coconut honey, the head of water composed of young, and young coconut in suwir-suwir and given ehhm ... honey ... sedaaap. To buy souvenirs typical Lombok woven fabrics, could be Cilinaya Shopping Center.

12. Cakranegara. It is a business city, there are agricultural markets, bird markets, and Mayura springs and temples Meru, the largest temple in Lombok. Cakranegara supposedly used to be the former empire, but the former kingdom (site) was unrecognizable. If you want to by-the food, it can buy fried chicken legs, salted eggs and a variety of sweets from the seaweed.

Note: The trip to the city of Mataram, can be taken by planes from Jakarta. Mileage if the 4-hour transit in Yogyakarta or Surabaya, but when the direct (Garuda flight from the airport the morning Selaparang) only to within 1 hour 33 minutes.

Written in T & W (Duty and Tourism)

Mentawai, Heaven World Surfing in Sumatra

2009-09-03T07:10:00.000-07:00

Mentawai, Heaven World Surfing in Sumatra

Indonesia has the world's marine wealth. Perhaps this statement is often touted as most sovereign territory of Indonesia is the sea. But not many people know about the Indonesia maritime country's great potential in addition to the field of fisheries and coastal tourism. Indonesia has around 600,000 square kilometers of coral reef areas and is the country with the largest area of coral reefs in the world.

Still on the reef, Indonesia has Takabonerate Islands in South Sulawesi, which is a cluster of coral atolls in the world's third largest after Kwajifein atoll in Marshall Islands and the Maldives Islands Suvadiva. Ocean waters around Indonesia also has a recognized potential in the international community. Sea in the Mentawai Islands, by the water surfing organizations designated as a place that has the third best wave after Hawaii and Tahiti.

Mentawai Islands is a district in West Sumatra Province. Mentawai located at a distance of 150 km off the coast of Sumatra Island. District 601 km ² area is inhabited by 64,235 people, mostly indigenous people. Mentawai Islands consists of 213 islands with 4 main islands of Siberut, Sipora, North Pagai and South Pagai. Capital in the Old Pejat, Mentawai District is divided into 4 districts and 40 villages.

Until now, most of the land area is still a Kepulaun Mentawai forests. Having been through a long geological history, Mentawai has several endemic species that are protected. Noted there twenty endemic species that live in these islands. Four of which are primates, namely Simakobu pigs or monkeys (Simias concolor), Kloss's Gibbon or dwarf siamang (Hylobates klossii), Joja or leaf monkey Mentawai (Presbytis potenziani), Bokkoi or monkey Mentawai (Macaca Siberut).

To protect the existence of these endemic species, half of the area has been designated as the Mentawai Siberut National Park. The presence of National Park and the lush rain forest on the islands directly support a variety of life on the beach and the sea, including the tourism sector. So far, many tourists who come to enjoy the many attractions in the coastal areas are also very impressed by the originality and keasrian Mentawai forests.

Mentawai Islands have a coastline 758 km. The main potential of the waves of the Mentawai Islands is rolling and very suitable to be turned into water surfing (surfing). Mentawai Islands potential of this began to unfold when in the mid 90's, some surfers from Australia to visit and see the waves that they never thought was in the Mentawai. The surfer was eventually disseminate findings and some of them even founded several beach resorts to serve foreign tourists who want to surf in the Mentawai.

Geographical position of the Mentawai Islands off the coast of West Sumatra distinct benefits for tourism development of extreme sports. Located directly Ocean Facing the Mentawai Islands granted consistent waves all year round. Time between April to August which coincided with summer holidays in Europe is the best time for surfing.

In that season, Mentawai waves can reach six feet tall and this is the most sought after by surfers water. Mentawai Islands has recorded a 400 point often made surfing surfing locations by the surfer. 400 points from surfing, has 23 points including international waves. The area is spread among others in the Nyang-Nyang, Coral Bajat, Karoniki, Pananggelat and Mainuk (Pulau Siberut), Katiet Basua (Sipoira Island) and North Pagai (Sikakap Island).

The recognition given by the international world of the waves can be seen from the Mentawai surfing event held in these islands. Each year, Mentawai appointed as the executor Surfing World Champions Championship Series or World Series is scheduled Surfing Water every month in August. With this championship, 3000 Mentawai can net foreign tourists in 2007. As many as 60% of tourists come from Australia yangdatang, 39% of the United States, and the rest of Europe, and Asia. Each tourist spends an average of U.S. $ 2500 for a surf in the Mentawai.

To ensure the comfort and safety of the surfers, managers and local governments held several supporting facilities. Facilities supporting the most significant is the establishment of 60 exclusive surf spots scattered in various corners of the island. Exclusive surf spot is where the surfing is limited to a maximum of 10 people wearer. This is to avoid accidents that may occur when the crash when surfers in action.

In addition to an exclusive set surf spot, the manager also established beach resorts and various other support facilities for the convenience of tourists mejamin. Among the resort in the Mentawai Islands, there are the names include Macaroni Silabu Island, Kandui in Nyang Nyang Island, Mentawai Saraina City, and Alloyta in Simakakang Island, and Surfing Ground in Katiet. Besides nuanced resort lodging, restaurants, bars, special designed Mentawai.

Currently, Mentawai can be accessed through two channels of the sea and air lines., Mentawai can be achieved by fast boat for 4 hours or inter-island ferry selama10 hours. Also available 46 mini cruise ships can be rented during your stay in the Mentawai. Having had closed in March 1999, flight from Padang to Mentawai route reopened pad 2007. Flight Minangkabau Airport-Airport Rokot the 35-minute travel time is served every Tuesday and Thursday by the Sabang Merauke Air Charter. (Roberto J. Setyabudi / 130,508)

From various sources

Angklung

2009-09-02T05:49:00.001-07:00

In a grove of art that uses musical instruments from bamboo known type of art called angklung. The type of bamboo used as the instrument is awi wulung (black bamboo) and awi temen (white bamboo). Purwa way angklung instruments; each note (barrel) produced from the sound of bamboo-shaped tube wilahan (bars) of each segment of bamboo from small to large sizes.

Angklung is a musical instrument from West Java. Angklung gubrag in Jasinga, Bogor, is one who is still alive since more than 400 years ago. Rite begins with the emergence of rice. Angklung created and played to attract Dewi Sri, down to earth people that rice plants flourish.

Sunda community known since the time of the Sunda kingdom, of which as penggugah spirit in battle. Angklung function as a pump kept the spirit of the people still felt until the period of colonization, that's why the Dutch Government had banned the use angklung, this ban could make angklung popularity declined and only played by children at that time.

The origin of the bamboo musical creation, such as angklung based view of Sundanese people who live with the source of the agrarian life of the rice (pare) as the food is. This gave rise to the myth of trust in Nyai Sri Pohaci as a symbol of life-giving Goddess of Rice (breathe-Hurip).

Reflection Sundanese people used in processing agricultural (tatanen) especially in the fields and huma has spawned the creation of poetry and song as a tribute and an offering to Sri Pohaci Nyai, as well as efforts nyinglar (starting reinforcements) to fit their crops did not invite disaster, both pests and disasters other nature. Buhun song in honor of Nyi Sri Pohaci the example:

The Oyong-Oyong
The hibiscus inclined Sawahe
Sawahe ujuring eler
ETAN Sawahe ujuring
Flute Solasi dami
Invitor white incense god
Widadari gods
Reducing the Patang twenty

The next offering songs of Dewi Sri is accompanied by the sound of percussion accompaniment made from bamboo stems simple packed structures which later emerged the bamboo musical instrument we know today called angklung. Further development in the tradition of the game Angklung accompanied by elements of motion and ibing (dance) rhythmic (to wirahma) with patterns and rules = rules in accordance with the needs of a memorial service at the time of paddy rice paraded to the barn (ngampih pare, nginebkeun), also at times mitembeyan, began planting rice in some places in West Java called ngaseuk.

Similarly, when the harvest party and dedicated seren taun angklung game. Especially in the presentation related Angklung rice ceremony, this art became a nature show or pageant helaran, even in some places into the convoy Dongdang and Rengkong and Jampana (stretcher food) and so on.

In the process, Angklung to develop and spread throughout Java, then to Kalimantan and Sumatra. In 1908 recorded a cultural mission from Indonesia to Thailand, among others, marked the transfer of angklung, and bamboo music of this game could also spread there.

In fact, since 1966, Udjo Ngalagena angklung figures who developed the technique based on the barrel-game pelog, Salendro, and madenda-start teaching how to play angklung to many people from various communities.

Angklung Baduy

Angklung Baduy area (we often call them Baduy) is used primarily because of its relationship with the rites of rice, not solely for the entertainment of people. Angklung is used or is sounded when they grow rice in huma (fields). Angklung beat when planting rice than just blowing free (dikurulungkeun), especially in Kajeroan (Tangtu; Baduy Jero), and there is a certain rhythm, which is in Kaluaran (Baduy Overseas). However, still can be displayed outside the rice rites but still have the rules, for example, may only beaten to the ngubaran pare (treating rice), about three months from the time planted rice. After that, during the next six months all the arts should not be played, and can be played again on the next rice planting season. Closes angklung implemented with event called musungkeun angklung, namely nitipkeun (left, save) angklung after use.

In serving the entertainment, Angklung usually held during a full moon and no rain. They play in the game angklung (yard in rural area) while singing various songs, among others: Javan Kasarung, Yandu Aunt, Yandu Sala, Ceuk Arileu, Oray-orayan, Dengdang, Yari Gandang, Oyong-Oyong Kuhl, Kula Agency, Kokoloyoran, Sway-swing, Pileuleuyan, Gandrung Manggu, Rojak Bluebird, mulung MUNCANG, giler, Ngaranggeong, Aceukna, Marengo, Salak Sadapur, Rangda Ngendong, Celementre, Keupat Reundang, Papacangan, and Culadi Dengdang. The drummers angklung eight people and three drummers drum small size makes the standing position while walking in a circle formation. Meanwhile, the other one ngalage (dancing) with certain movements that have been fixed but simple. Everything is done only by men. This is different from the community Daduy in, they are limited by the customary rules pamali (abstinence; taboo), should not be doing things too much worldly pleasures. Art made solely for the purposes of ritual.

Angklung names in Baduy of the biggest is: ovarian, ringkung, Dongdong, gossip, engklok, ovarian leutik, torolok, and Roel. Roel which consists of 2 pieces held by a angklung. The names of the longest drum are: drum, talingtit, and tap. The use of drum instruments there are differences, namely in the villages they used drum Kaluaran of 3 pieces. In Kajeroan; Cikeusik village, just use the drum and talingtit, without a knock. In Kajeroan, Cibeo village, just use the drum, without talingtit and beats.

In Baduy the right to make angklung are Kajeroan (Tangtu; Baduy Jero). Kajeroan consists of 3 villages, namely Cibeo, Cikartawana, and Cikeusik. In these three villages not everyone can make it, only to have offspring and the right to do just that in addition to the ritual requirements. Angklung makers in the famous Cikeusik Father Amir (59), and in Cikartawana Father Tarnah. Kaluaran People buy from people in three villages Kajeroan it.

Angklung Dogdog Lojor

Dogdog arts are in public lojor Kasepuhan Pancer Pangawinan or customs union Banten Kidul is scattered around the Mountain Mist (adjacent to Sukabumi, Bogor and Lebak). Although this art is called dogdog lojor, the name of one of the instruments in it, but there is also used angklung for rituals related to rice. Once a year, after harvesting the whole community held a ceremony or Seren Year Year in traditional village center. Traditional village center as a place of residence kokolot (elder) where always on the move as directed supernatural.

Honor the tradition of rice in this community is still carried out because they include people who still adhere to old customs. By tradition they claim to be descendants of the officers and soldiers in the palace baresan Pajajaran Pangawinan (soldiers armed with a lance). This Kasepuhan community has embraced the Islamic religion and somewhat open to the influence of modernization, as well as entertainment things to enjoy worldly pleasures. This attitude also affects the function of art in terms that since around 1970, dogdog lojor has experienced growth, which is used to enliven a child circumcision, marriage, and other festive events. Instruments used in the art dogdog lojor is 2 pieces and dogdog lojor angklung 4 large pieces. These four fruit angklung has a name, the largest so-called bark, then panembal, kingking, and inclok. Each instrument is played by one, so that a total of six people.

Songs of dogdog lojor Bale Agung, Side Hideung, shaky-shaky Papanganten, Si Tunggul Kawung, Adulilang, and Adu-complaint. These songs form the rhythmic vocal angklung dogdog and tend to stay.

Angklung Gubrag

Gubrag Angklung Cipining there in the village, district Cigudeg, Bogor. Angklung has old and used to honor the goddess of rice in pare perform activities (planting rice), ngunjal pare (carrying rice), and ngadiukeun (put) to leuit (barn).

In the myth was started gubrag angklung there was a time when Cipining village had a bad season.

Angklung Badeng

Badeng is a kind of art that emphasize the musical aspect with angklung as the main instrument. There Badeng Sanding village, district Malangbong, Garut. Used to serve as entertainment for the sake of Islam to them. But Badeng allegedly been used since the time of the period before Islam for events related to the rice-planting rituals. As an art to preaching believed Badeng developed since Islam spread in the area around the 16th century or 17th. At that time the population Sanding, Arpaen and Nursaen, studying the religion of Islam to the kingdom of Demak. After returning from Demak they preach the religion of Islam spread. One of the means it uses the spread of Islam is to Badeng art.

Angklung is used as many as nine pieces, which angklung Roel 2, 1 angklung intelligence, GTA 4 and Angklung Angklung father, 2 angklung children; 2 pieces dogdog, 2 fruit fly or gembyung, and 1 kecrek. Sundanese language text is mixed with Arabic. In its development is now also used Indonesian. The contents of the text contains Islamic values and good advice, and according to the purposes of the event. In addition to presenting the show tunes, also presented testimony attractions, such as cutting the body with a sharp weapon.

Badeng Songs: Lailahaileloh, Ya'ti, Kasreng, Yautike, Lilimbungan, Solaloh.

Beans

Beans is a performance art that is entertainment, of which there are at Baros (Arjasari, Bandung). At first the beans used in agricultural events associated with the rice. But at the present time beans are used as entertainment art. This is related to the changing view of society that began less attention to the things smelled old beliefs. In the 1940s can be regarded as the end of the ritual function in respect of rice green beans, green beans since it turned into entertainment. In line with that place any rice storage (leuit; barn) began to disappear from people's homes, replaced by sacks places a more practical, and easy to carry everywhere. Rice are now many direct sale, not stored in the barn. Thus, art that had bean used for events ngunjal (with rice) is not needed anymore.

Name beans art associated with a famous song texts among the people, namely the cis nyengcle ... beans, and so on. The text is set in the arts beans, so the art is called beans.

Instruments used in the art beans is angklung 2 ovarian, 2 angklung ambrug, angklung panempas, pancer angklung 2, 1 angklung enclok. 3 fruit dogdog then, consisting of 1 talingtit, panembal, and badublag. In its growth, coupled with tarompet, kecrek, and goong. Angklung Salendro barreled beans with vocal tracks can barreled madenda or gamelan. Beans Songs include: Badud, Beans, Renggong, Senggot, Jalantir, Jangjalik, Ela-ela, Mega Beureum. Now the songs have been using the same beans songs from the gamelan, with the singer who was a man angklung players, now by a special lady to sing.

From several types of music tainted in West Java (Angklung) above, are just some examples of performance art angklung, which consists of: Angklung Beans (Priangan / Bandung), Angklung Badud (East Priangan / Ciamis), Angklung Bungko (Indramayu), Angklung Gubrag (Bogor), Angklung Ciusul (Banten), Angklung Dog Dog Lojor (Sukabumi), Angklung Badeng (Malangbong, Garut), and Padaeng Angklung Angklung is identical to the National with diatonic scales, developed since 1938. Angklung Indonesia typically comes from the development of Sundanese angklung. Angklung Sundanese pitched five (Salendro or pelog) by Guest Sutigna aka The Etjle (1908-1984) changed his tone became Western scales (solmisasi) that can play a variety of other songs. The results of development and then taught to school students and played a big orchestra.

External links

* Ganjar Kurnia. 2003. Description of the West Javanese art. Culture & Tourism Department of West Java, Bandung.

Wayang

2009-09-02T05:47:00.000-07:00

Puppet known since prehistoric times of about 1500 years before Christ. Indonesian society held belief [pagan] worship of ancestral spirits called or dahyang hyang, manifested in the form of [the statue] or image.

Wayang is the Indonesian traditional art developed primarily in Java and Bali. Puppet show has been recognized by UNESCO on November 7, 2003, as a work of amazing cultural stories in narrative and beautiful heritage and valuable (Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity).

There are puppet versions played by people in costume, which is known as the puppet people, and there is also a collection of puppet plays puppet puppeteer. Puppet plays is such a mastermind puppet or puppet show. Stories told in the wayang performance usually comes from the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.

Puppet show in every country has its own technique and style, thus puppet is made in Indonesia Indonesian people who have a genuine story, style and extraordinary puppeteer.

Sometimes repertoire Panji stories and stories Menak (Islamic stories) performed well.

Puppet, by the predecessors of this country really has a very deep meaning. Sunan Kali Jaga and Raden Patah was instrumental in developing the Puppet. The Guardian in the land of Java is arranged into three parts. First Wayang Kulit in East Java, the Wayang Wong or Wayang Orang in Central Java, and the three Wayang Golek in West Java. Very bekaitan each one another. Ie "Where the contents (Wayang Wong) and Where the Skin (Wayang Kulit) should be sought (Wayang Golek)".

Pendet Dance

2009-09-02T05:43:00.000-07:00

Pendet dance was originally a worship dance that many displayed in the temple, where worship of Hindus in Bali, Indonesia. This dance symbolizes the welcoming of the gods fall into the natural world. Gradually, as the times, the Balinese artists change Pendet be "welcome", but still contains elements of the sacred-religious. Creator / choreographer of modern dance forms are I Wayan Rindi (? - 1967).

Pendet is a statement of the offering in the form of a ceremonial dance. Unlike performing dances that require intensive training, Pendet be danced by all people, pemangkus men and women, adults and girls.

This dance is taught simply by following the movement and rarely done in banjar-banjar. The young girls follow the movements of the more senior women who understand their responsibilities in providing a good example.

This daughter has a dance movement pattern that is more dynamic than Rejang dance is performed in groups or pairs. Usually displayed after Rejang Dance at the temple yard and generally facing the direction of the sacred (pelinggih) with ceremonial dress, and each dancer brings sangku, jars, bowls, and other offerings equipment.

Jemur Island

2009-09-02T05:32:00.000-07:00

Jemur Island (area 250 ha) is an island of Indonesia which is located in the Malacca Strait, near the border with Malaysia. The island was included in the area of Rokan Hilir, Riau Province. It is located approximately 72.4 km from Bagansiapiapi and 64.3 km from Port Klang in Malaysia. This island is the largest island of the Dead Islands, group of nine islands, including Pulau Jemur, Tokong Gold, Tokong Simbang and Labuhan Bilik.

Jemur island famous for its natural scenery such as the white sandy beaches and the green turtle habitats. Waters around this island known as fish-producing areas.

Jemur islands are uninhabited and only a haven for fishermen who were fishing. A Navy post was established on the island for purposes of observation and navigation.

Enjoying Kecak and Sunset at Uluwatu

2009-07-28T12:02:00.001-07:00

Uluwatu is located on the southern tip of Bali island. About 1 hour drive from Kuta. Here there is a temple which is very important especially for the Hindu community in Bali. Believe that a rise above the reef, directly dealing with the Indian Ocean, providing spectacular views of amazing. If not yet friendly atmosphere enjoyed at dusk, when the sun is already running the contest. Landscape akan more enthralling, as red golden sun that is ready to bounce down to the Indian Ocean, providing a combination of color and spectacular sunset (Sunset) no both of them.

This place is usually much dikujungi in the afternoon between the hours of 5 to 7 nights. Why? Because in the afternoon you will disuguhi:

- Spectacular sunset
- Kecak dance
- Finished watching the Kecak dance, you'll usually be transmitted to enjoy various cuisine at sea Jimbaran Beach.

Information:
- A ticket to watch the Kecak current Rp. 50,000 / person
- Be careful with that many monkeys roam around the temple. Should not use: glasses, earrings, hats, necklaces and other such easily seized by the guard.

Oh yes, this is a little story about the Kecak dance, and Pura Uluwatu.

Kecak dance (any posts from here)

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Kecak (pronunciation: / 'ke.tʃak /, roughly "KEH-chahk," an alternative spelling: Ketjak, Ketjack, and axilla), is a performing arts khasBali created in 1930-an and played mainly by men. This be dance by many (tens or more) male dancers who form a circle and sit down with a rhythm called "smack" and the second arm, describes the story of Ramayana when Rama the line to help primates against Rahwana. However, Kecak ritualsanghyang come from, the tradition of dance akan penarinya are not aware of the condition [1], making a communication with God or the spirit of the ancestors and the hope and expectation, to the community.

The dancers sit around the cloth is put on the boxes such as the chess board around their waist. Besides the dancers, the dancers have also the other portrayal of figures such as the Ramayana, Rama, Shinta, Rahwana, Hanoman and Sugriwa.

Kecak dance songs taken from the ritual dances sanghyang. In addition, the tool does not use music. Only used kincringan charged on foot dancers portray the figures Ramayana.

Around 1930 an Wayan Limbak working with German painter Walter Spies to create dance Kecak Sanghyang based on tradition and the story of the Ramayana. Wayan Limbak popularize dance this time around the world with the troupe of dancers Bali.

Pura Uluwatu Luhur (any posts taken from here)

Uluwatu

Luhur Pura Uluwatu is one of six that are ostensibly Sad Kahyangan Jagat. This magnificent temple standing on the southwestern tip of Bali island on the reef anjungan a steep and high and stick to the sea.

Luhur Pura Uluwatu is one of six that are ostensibly Sad Kahyangan Jagat. This magnificent temple standing on the southwestern tip of Bali island on the reef anjungan a steep and high and stick to the sea.

This temple is located in the area Pecatu Village, Kuta District, Badung - from Denpasar to south about 31 km.

Pura Uluwatu is located at a height of 97 meters from the sea surface. In front of the temple there is a small forest called kekeran base, functions as a buffer temple sanctity.

Pura Uluwatu temple has some pesanakan, the temple is closely related with the main temple. Pura Pura pesanakan that the Bajurit, Pererepan Pura, Pura fungus, Pura Dalem Selonding and Pura Dalem Pangleburan. Each temple has a close connection with Pura Uluwatu, especially in the day-to-day piodalan it. Piodalan at Pura Uluwatu, Pura Bajurit, Pura Pura Pererepan and mushroom falls on Tuesday Kliwon Wuku Medangsia every 210 days. Manifestation of the Lord be glorified in the Pura Uluwatu is god Rudra.

How the history of this temple?

To be able to jabaan on the temple, we must climb stair. In the temple there is jabaan building sedahan clamp, bale kulkul, murda bale and bale sakenem. Jaba's jabaan toward us through the temple intermittent bird-shaped wings that curve. To reach the viscera temple, we pass the temple brackets dwarapala who shaped the statue of Ganesha. In the main temple there is a mandala prasada and palinggih form are Overlapping Three, palinggih header, piasan chess pandaka. On the left of jabaan Luhur Uluwatu Pura Pura Dalem there Jurit (Bejurit) there are, among other prasada, where moksanya Danghyang Dwijendra side by side with monuments such as the two boats that used to come to sail during the island of Bali.

Other buildings in the Pura Dalem Jurit is Gedong two overlapping, paibon, sedahan clamp and bale asta RSI. Around the location of Pura Uluwatu Luhur also inhabited monkey

History Luhur Uluwatu

In some sources mentioned, around 1489 BC came to the island of Bali a purohita, ecclesiastic and writer named Danghyang Dwijendra. Danghyang Dwijendra a pastor is a Hindu, born in Kediri, East Java.

Danghyang Dwijendra at the time walaka called Danghyang Nirartha. He married a daughter of Daha, East Java. There he also act in-and diksa by law. Danghyang Nirartha was bhiseka kawikon with the name Danghyang Dwijendra.

After the diksa, Danghyang Dwijendra given the task of implementing dharmayatra as one of the requirements kawikon. Dharmayatra this should be implemented on the island of Bali, with a very heavy task of managing the life of the law and religious tradition, especially on the island of Bali. When it is necessary dharmayatra can be forwarded to the Sasak and Sumbawa Island.

Danghyang Dwijendra came to Bali Island, first set foot on the southwestern fringe of the beach area Jembrana for a moment of rest before traveling dharmayatra. This is in place Danghyang Dwijendra leave pemutik (there is also mention pengutik) with rod (core) wood shelf. Pati wood shelf life, and it turns out to be fertile ground to grow trees shelf. Until now leaves used as a wood shelf banten completeness in Bali. As a warning, and reverence for him, dibangunlah a temple which is named Purancak.

After a dharmayatra to Sasak and Sumbawa Island, Danghyang Dwijendra the southwest end of the southern island of Bali, on the arid region, full of stones called the bebukitan.

After some time living there, he felt Hyang get a call from the Creator to be back soon amoring acintia Parama moksha. This is the place in Ida Pedanda Sakti Wawu remind Rauh (icang eling) with Samaya (promise) to return him to his home. That is where this event called Cangeling and slowly become Cengiling until now.

Because of that, Pedanda Sakti Wawu Ida Rauh ngulati (find) a place deemed safe and appropriate to do Parama moksha. By because they do not qualify, he moved again to another location. In this place, and then built a temple called the Temple fungus. The name is derived from the word ngulati. Temple is located in the Village Pecatu.

While running to get the new location that is considered eligible for Parama moksha, Pedanda Sakti Wawu Ida Rauh very sad and crying in batinnya. Why? Because he was not willing to leave this world sekala because swadharmanya not thoroughly enjoyed, the life up in the Hindu religion Sasak and Sumbawa. Where he mengangis this, and established a temple called the Temple Ngis (origin of the word mourning). Ngis this temple is located in the East Village Banjar Adat Pecatu.

Ida Pedanda Sakti Wawu Rauh not also find places that are considered appropriate for Parama moksha. He then arrived at a place full of stones. He was only alone. In this place, and established a temple which is named Pura Batu Diyi. Also in this place Danghyang Dwijendra feel less safe for Parama moksha. Travel with a quite tiring holding hunger and thirst, he eventually arrived in the area that always gets bebukitan sun blazing. Memayungi for themselves, he sebidang take a leaf beetle and trying to get drinking water source. After circling not find the source of drinking water, eventually Danghyang Dwijendra stick tongkatnya. So come out amertha water. Ago in this place was established a temple called Pura Payung the source of water used means tirtha until now.

Ida Pedanda Sakti Wawu Rauh then go again to another location, to entertain themselves before conducting seconds to return home. Ago in this place was established a temple called Pura Selonding which is located in Banjar Kangin Desa Adat Pecatu. After consoling himself satisfied, Danghyang Dwijendra feel tired. So he find a place to rest. Saking lelahnya-up until he was quiet (bed). Ago in this place was established a temple called the Temple Parerepan (parerepan means pasirepan, lodging place) located in the Village Pecatu.

Approaching the final seconds to Parama moksha, Danghyang Dwijendra cleanse themselves and mulat sarira first. In this place now stand up to a temple called Pura Pangleburan located in Banjar Adat Pecatu Kauh Village. After the cleanse itself, to continue his journey to the location of the tip of the southwestern island of Bali. This place is made up of rocks in cliffs. When observed from below the sea surface, visible bertindih each other, forming the top perch in the rocks in the cliffs, with a height of between 50-100 meters from the sea surface. With so-called Uluwatu. Ulu Watu and the means means stone.

Before Danghyang Dwijendra Parama moksha, he called the boat skipper who took him from the island of Sumbawa to Bali. Skipper of the boat named Ki Pacek Nambangan boat. Sang Pandita resort in order to bring the boat skipper and tongkatnya clothes to his wife in the fourth Pasraman in Griya Mas Sakti Banjar Pule, Mas village, Ubud, Gianyar. Apparel is a green silk robe and a stick of wood young. Ki Pacek Nambangan After leaving the boat Pasraman Danghyang Dwijendra in Mas, Pedanda Sakti Wawu Ida Rauh immediately towards a large stone on the east bank of stone-stone former Royal temple heritage of Sri Wira Dalem Kesari. On a stone that, Pedanda Sakti Wawu Ida Rauh beryoga mengranasika, like loose kris saking urangka, lost without the former, amoring acintia Parama moksha.

Thus, since Danghyang Dwijendra also called the Pedanda Sakti Wawu Ida Rauh Parama moksha or Ngaluhur called Uluwatu, this temple is called Luhur Uluwatu.

PONTIANAK

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S o l a r E c l i p s e

During the Vernal and Autumnal Equinox

(21^st - 23^rd March and September)

Five kilometres north of the centre of Pontianak, one can find the precise spot at which the Equator bisects the earth. In an instant, visitors can travel between the Northern and Southern hemispheres without moving a muscle.

Marking this spot is a monument erected in 1928 by a Dutch astronomical expedition. Ten years later, "Monument Khatulistiwa" was further developed by an Indonesian architect by the name of Sylaban. A unique natural phenomenom can be observed twice a year at the side of the monument.

This phenomena is visible for a period of only 5 - 10 minutes. In anticipation of this special time, the Dayak and Malay ethnic groups, among others, exhibit their rich cultural heritage through traditional dance, music and handicraft displays. These twice-yearly festivals should not be missed; once witnessed, they will not soon be forgotten.

Cannon Barrage Contest

Meriam Karbit by Lebaran Day

By Lebaran Day or the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan, the powerful explosions "traditional cannon barrage contest", express the joy of the end of this period This spectacular event can be witnessed along the Kapuas river banks and bridge.

Qadariyah Palace

A visitor’s delight with its ironwood construction architecture, many royal artifacts and regalia from the royal family.

The great Royal Palace of Pontianak was established by the Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Alqadrie in 1771.

Palace Of Khadariyah

The Palace of the Sultan of Pontianak lies nearby and is also called the Palace of Khadariyah. It is two stories and is built entirely of belian wood. A sturdy main entrance in the shape of Portuguese gate is found at the front of the palace. In former times, a fortress protected the palace against possible enemy attacks, and a cannon was installed. A monument of the Pontianak Kingdom is found near it.

There is a historical cathedral in this city. A clock stands on the top of the church.

Interlinked wooden walkways (Beting Permai)

at Kampung Dalam Bugis

Situated over the water at the confluence of the Kapuas and Landak rivers, this village with its inter linked wooden walkways and quaint homes is a must-see. From this village one has an excellent view of the Kapuas and Landak bridges.
Every Friday afternoon, the ironwood mosque fills with the sound of the faithful at prayer, and during Moslem holidays, the mosque becomes the focus of many community events.

Jami’ Mosque

One of the great mosques left from the time of the Pontianak Sultanate is the Jami’ Mosque. The beautiful square-tiered roof rises majestically along the riverfront, its location for nearly 200 years.

Batu Layang Cemetery

Situated 5 kilometers north of Pontianak is the family cemetery of the Pontianak Sultanate. Here, representatives of the family still act as custodians and are always happy to welcome visitors. The cemetery is continuously visited by local residents who still come to pay homage to the departed royalty.

Along with the Jami’ Mosque, Qadariah Palace, and Kampung Beting this village rounds out the perfect day of sight-seeing.

Bustling Park for family entertainment

All day and night long, ringed by many building constructed in
the distinctive building of their region’s own architecture.

This bustling park (Taman Alun Kapuas) provides family entertainment all day and night along with beautiful Kapuas and Landak river views. Further west, "Dwikora" Seaport can also be seen; the ferry wharf is also visible to the north.
The Kartika Hotel sits magically on and over the water and has some of the city’s most fascinating river views. The restaurant "Lancang Kuning" offers many traditional Malay foods. Further along is the Army House with its beautiful yard and two modern automatic cannons. Nearby are the Mayor’s Office, The Bank of Indonesia and other government buildings. Only a short distance away, the Matahari Mall is the newest addition to the city’s diverse and exciting shopping scene.

Nearby is also a duty-free shop along with open air stalls, providing something for young and old in a variety of price ranges. The handicraft centre of West Kalimantan or Griya Kerajinan "Dekranasda Kalbar" is located at Jalan Zainuddin 5 in central Pontianak. This centre is well known for the quality of its beautiful local handicrafts, batiks, wood carvings, bamboo paintings, rattan furniture, leather goods, pottery and much more. More than a store, the centre is a great place for tourists to view all the diverse treasures of Kalimantan in one place.

Housing a Vast Collection of Artifacts and Historical Objects with Gigantic Relief Sculptures

Art and Culture Centre, a must for any local or overseas traveler

The foremost museum in West Kalimantan, Traditional wood carvings, Dayak and Malay traditional kitchen tools, and splendid Chinese ceramics are just a few of the museum’s highlights.

Surrounded by contrast of modern architecture with the traditional of west Kalimantan buildings and several replicas on the back yard.

Gigantic relief sculptures cover the museum’s front, with one side depicting scenes from traditional Dayak life, and the other side showing that of Malays. Opens 8:30 am – 4 pm daily.

Just 15 minutes from Supadio Airport, in the heart of Pontianak city, is one of the city’s most popular attractions, the Culture and Art Centre. It is now widely recognized as one of the province’s greatest attractions for overseas visitors.
The Training Centre is where visitors young and old learn about and explore their experiences with each other. Collections of aboriginal arts and local paintings, sculptures, crafts, decorative arts, prints, and drawings are there to be enjoyed as well as various kinds of music and traditional dances.

This complex provides an opportunity to explore Pontianak’s film, TV, radio and sound recordings from the past to the present day in the sound and moving image exhibition of Dayak, Malay, and other ethnic groups.

Nearby, a replica of a West Kalimantan long house or Rumah Panjang/Rumah Betang.

Tourists are welcome to visit and see an example of the unique environment in which the Dayak people of Kalimantan used to live. On March 21^st - 23^rd and September 21^st - 23^rd, the Rumah Panjang is host to ceremonies of the "Bumi Khatulistiwa" Cultural Festival.

The Brief History of West Kalimantan

The Brief History of West Kalimantan in 1936 is when the Dutch government was stand up. West Kalimantan is one of sub-province area that is part of Governmental van Borneo (GB) with center government in Banjarmasin, two year then, this GB become two resident where one of them is 'Residentie Westerfdeling van Borneo' with the government center in Pontianak.

In 1942 - 1945, Japan occupies West Kalimantan and terminates a period of Dutch Indies government. In this Japan period is, still in sub-province status, which its government was focused in Banjarmasin, but is part of Borneo Minseibu Cokan. In independence struggle period, the figures of West Kalimantan, which is persistent opposed the Dutch colonization and also Japan are: Gusti Lelanang, Gusti Situt Mahmud, AR. Jeranding , HR. A. Rahman, etc.

After the Japan colonization was over, simply West Kalimantan had not enjoyed yet the independence, because mastered by colonialist, especially Dutch (NICA) government in 1945. The West Kalimantan sub-province status is soon made perfect with confession of 12 governments of 'Swapraja' and 'Neo Swapraja', and after a few times joined become a federation area.

West Kalimantan Area had confessed NICA as Special Region of West Kalimantan (DIKB) in 1948. But DIKB doesn't go along because there was a pressure from the people. Hence, in 1949 DIKB and regional leader deliver the authority to West Kalimantan sub-province in Pontianak, as a proxy of the center government of Republic of Indonesia States (RIS).

Hereinafter The Minister of Home Affairs RIS confirm the sub-province authority that implement the government in West Kalimantan and its government return to sub-province administration status which is part of West Kalimantan Province that focused in Banjarmasin. This condition take place finite in 1956.

Based on the conservation number 25 in 1956, West Kalimantan got status as Autonomy Province area with capital of Pontianak. The position as this autonomous area applied has commenced from 1 January 1957. Hereinafter this date is considered to be anniversary day of the West Kalimantan Government. But start 2002 the anniversary day of West Kalimantan is commemorated every 28 January. Since it determined as autonomy province, on 1 January 1957, West Kalimantan have led by eight functionaries Governor.

THE GOVERNMENT HISTORY

1. A Brief History of West Kalimantan Province

Based on the conservation number 25 in 1956, West Kalimantan gets status as Autonomy Province area with capital of Pontianak. This position as autonomous area applied commencing from the date of 1 Januaries 1957. Hereinafter this date is considered to be anniversary day thus West Kalimantan Province. But start from 2002 the anniversary Days of The Government of West Kalimantan Province is commemorated every 28 Januaries.

Since it determined as Autonomy area Province by 1 Januaries 1957 hence till now, occidental Kalimantan have led by nine government, which is the leader of the regency. Governor H. Usman Jaífar is West Kalimantan governor at that moment and started undertaking since 13 Januaries in 2003. These days government area of West Kalimantan province since it implement as autonomy area based on the conservation number 22 in 1999 divided become ten regencies, two towns as provincial capital West Kalimantan that is Pontianak city.

2. Legal fundament

West Kalimantan Province is opened: on 1 January 1957

Legal fundament: Law No. 25/1956

Capital: Pontianak

Regional leader: Led by a Governor assisted by Vice Government

PONTIANAK REGENCY

Pontianak regency is one of the widest regency areas that reside in West Kalimantan Province. Its region wide is 18171,20 km2 and number of residents is 845000 men. The Capital Of Pontianak Regency is Mempawah that parting 67 km from Pontianak city. Pontianak regency has high potency in tourism sector, they are:

1. Melanggar Waterfall

This Waterfall that has 50 m highest and 75 m widest is the breaking of Landak River. Located in Sungai Besar District about 230 km from Pontianak City or 197 km from Mempawah city. To reach this location can be applied by four-wheel vehicle until Serimbu village, hereinafter with water motor till 2 hours.

2. Remabo Waterfall

The waterfall that has seven levels is resided in Air Besar district, which can be gone through with of four-wheel vehicle. Between levels 1 with other can be gone through by walking during 15-30 minutes.

3. Long house

It is also called Betang House, 310 m length and 18 m wide, now is dwelt about 34 family heads, which still have family relation. Located in Saham village, Sengah Temila district it is not far from International road Pontianak - Kuching. Be the only omission of the Dayak Kanayatn long house in Pontianak regency.

4. Juang Mandor Grave

It is said that in this grave location had murdered 21037 best Indonesian in West Kalimantan; the kings, intellectual, elite figure or magnate. Here there are 10 mass graves and one-massacre locations in esplanade. Located about 88 km from Pontianak city, in the side of International road Pontianak - Kuching.

5. Amantubillah Palace

This omission building history of Mempawah empire is ever have combustible, and built again in 1922 by Mohammad Taufik Akamaddin. Here is filed the patrimony objects like small cannon and 'keris' patrimony.

6. Opu Daeng Manambon Grave

The founder of Mempawah Empire Grave is located to hill, Suap village, Mempawah Hilir district. There is also Habib Husein Grave (the first Islam spreader in Mempawah), which located in Sejegi village, Mempawah Hilir district.

7. Kijing Beach

This beach is sloping beach, in km 84 Sungai Kunyit villages, Sungai Kunyit district.

8. Temajo Island

This Island that faced to Natuna Sea have beautiful nature scenery and clear seawater, hardly suited for athletics dive. Its situation is nearby with Kijing beach, about 1 hour with water motor from Sungai Kunyit village.

9. Naik Dango Custom Ceremony

It is the custom public Dayak Kanayatn presentation of thanks feel to Sang Jubata (God) for the paddy crop successful. It is done every 27 Aprils every year with location by rotation in 10 hinterland Districts tribe resident, which majority by Dayak Kanayatn. This ceremony is started with ' Arakan Panompo ' from each district courier, caught up dance 'Candle Paddy' by Dayak Kanayatn girls, and its top moment is pray read ritual by one of the Leader in Pontianak regency. West Kalimantan regency functionaries, Pontianak District functionaries and the invitations always attend this ceremony.

Mujahiddin Mosque

The Mujahiddin Mosque in Pontianak is the pride of the city and the province. Officially inaugurated in 1978, it is the biggest mosque in the province.

Bugis Dalam

In the village of Bugis Dalam, is the Jami' Mosque of Sultan Abdurrahman Al-Qodri. The historical mosque was built in 1771 by Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman. It is 40 by 35 meters large, and 20 meters high, and has a multi-tiered roof, like that of a Balinese temple. It has six pillars, made of giant belian trunks.

Equator Monument

To the north, three kilometers away from the city, towards the Pinyuh river, there is the well-known Equator Monument, standing on the exact spot, passed by the equator.

Museum Of Pontianak

The Museum of Pontianak is two kilometers outside the city. It is a beautiful building in modern design, with the ornamental characteristics of West Kalimantan. The museum's collections include relics from the time of the arrival of Islam in this region.

Patria Jaya Heroes Cemetery

The Patria Jaya Heroes Cemetery, 12 kilometers from the city towards the Soepadio airport, is where those who died in the cause of independence are buried.

Juang Mandor Cemetery

The Juang Mandor Cemetery is a cemetery for those killed in the fight against the Japanese. About 21,037 bodies lie buried in ten mass graves.

KETAPANG

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Ketapang

Pawan River

Ketapang is the capital of the Ketapang regency, on the south coast of West Kalimantan, 478 kilometers from Pontianak. The Pawan river has its mouth in this town.

Simoanglida River

The road leads from Pontianak towards Rasau, 24 kilometers from the city. At Rasau, ferries are available to cross the river to Telukbatang, at the mouth of the Simoanglida river, 150 kilometers away.

From Telukbatang, the road passes through the southern coastal region via the villages Sukadana, Seduk, Sungaitulak, Tempurukan and Ketapang. The distance between Telukbatang and Ketapang is 132 kilometers. From Ketapang, the road continues towards Kendawangan, an attractive little town at the mouth of the rivers Kendawangan and Membuluh. The former royal residence of the Mantan Kingdom stands in Ketapang.

Panembahan Saunan

The kingdom's best known king was Panembahan Saunan, who is said to be descended from rulers of Majapahit.

An ancient cannon and some sacred graves can be found in this old palace. The cemetery contains seven graves. Verses from the Qur'an are inscribed on the headstone. At the foot end are inscriptions in old Javanese script.

Negeribaru

In Negeribaru village, one can join the many pilgrims visiting the nine sacred graves. In addition, Ketapang has a beautiful beach at Tanjungbatu.

Maya Karimata

Good beaches are found in the Maya karimata district, on the Karimata-Strait which separates Kalimantan from Belitung Island, in South Sumatra.

The Maya Karimata district is part of the Ketapang regency, and consists of 54 islands with nine villages.

Maya Island

Maya Island is nearest to the Kalimantan mainland and is the biggest island of the group. Tanjungsatai, with a population of approximately 5,000 people, mostly fishermen, is the biggest and most important village on the island. Each of the smaller villages in its surroundings has a population of several hundred people only.

Serutu Island

Serutu Island is the farthest away, about 14 hours sailing from Ketapang in good wind. All the inhabitants are fishermen and their families, who move from one place to another, depending on the season.

Karimata Island

Karimata Island lies to the northeast of Serutu Island, in the middle of the Karimata Strait. It is inhabited by fishermen and has a lighthouse. The islands in its surroundings are Meladang, Buwan, Penebangan, Pelapis and other, smaller islands, totaling 54.

South of Ketapang, reachable from Kendawang, are two islands with beautiful beaches Bawal and Gelam. Although still rarely visited and little known, these islands hold great potential for the future.

Dange, a Kayan feast

Dange is a traditional feast held by the Kayan Dayaks of West Kalimantan as an expression of thanksgiving. The ceremony is centered at house of worship, constructed together.

The dange lasts for 10 days and 10 nights.

BENGKAYANG

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Bengkayang

Bengkayang connects various small cities in the Sambas regency with the West Kalimantan hinterland. And the route into Sarawak, East Malaysia begins in Bengkayang.

Bengkayang's proximity to Singkawang, only about 70 kilometers away, has caused Bengkayang to grow rather rapidly in the past years.

To travel to the border between West Kalimantan and Sarawak, one usually starts from Singkawang, then proceeds towards Bengkayang over a distance of 70 kilometers. The trip continues towards the north, to the small town of Ledo, at a distance of the 40 kilometers. Then the trip continues again to Sanggauledo 20 kilometers away, and to Seluas. The distance between Sanggauledo and Seluas is 31 kilometers. Entekong is the last stop on the Indonesian side of the border. There is an immigration post here. From Entekong, walk for another 20 minutes before entering Malaysian territory.

People have crossed the border for many generations over this road, despite the absence of legal provisions. The local people are given a special passport by the provincial government of West Kalimantan, to enter Sarawak and to trade on a small scale and buy their daily needs.

After walking for about 20 minutes from Entekong, one comes to the first check point in the Malaysian territory. There is a terminal for taxis that can take the traveler to Kuching and other place in Serawak.

Meeting the Bekati in Bengkayang

Bekati

From Bengkayang, one can travel into the hinterland and meet the Bekati people, one of the Dayak sub-tribes living in West Kalimantan.

Sepogot And Sekaruh

At one point, one must leave the main road and walk for about one kilometer to Sepogot and Sekaruh, where about 600 Bekati people live.

The Bekati live in the mountains, around the Teriak river. Linguistically, they belong to the Kendayan Dayaks, but they dislike being called Kendayans.

The Bekati chiefs consider themselves as having come from the region around Sambas, finally to settle around Bengkayang as they moved from place to place, practicing shifting agriculture. The Bekati live in comparative isolation. Besides tilling dry fields, they also tap rubber. They are also known as depth hunters.

The traditions of the Bekati people are still largely preserved, although the penetration of outside influences has already begun. Bekati longhouses differ from those of other Dayaks in Kalimantan. The Bekati longhouses has no pillars, but rests on the ground. It functions as a place for the holding of ceremonies, meetings, and as kind of hostel for travelers.

Many Bekati people are illiterate and faithful adherents of the old ancestral beliefs. Many wooden ancestor statues are found around Bekati villages. These wooden statues are more than one meter tall and have no arms.

MEMPAWAH

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Palace Of Mempawah Kingdom

The Palace of Mempawah Kingdom is 80 kilometers away from Pontianak. It was built in 1780 by Panembahan Adiwijaya of stone wood. The palace is smaller than that of Khadariyah.

Mempawah is the capital of the Pontianak regency. It lies at the side of the river and is a busy town. The cannons of Kyai Sumi and Ratu Destari are found near Munggu village.

Amantubillah Palace

Built in 1800 by Gusti Jati or Muhammad Abidin, the seat of the former Mempawah kingdom is home to such historical objects. Nearby, the royal tombs of Mempawah, fashioned of carved and painted ironwood, are excellent examples of Islamic art.

As one of West Kalimantan’s oldest kingdoms, most of the locals visit to pay homage at Kampung Sebukit, the royal cemetary. Special welcome ceremonies are performed for special guests to the graves.

Locale for the town Kuale Mempawah renowned for its yearly "Robo-Robo" ceremony One of the most traditional forms of communal ceremonies. In addition, the family of one of West Kalimantan’s oldest kingdoms is paid homage to by devoted locals.

RED ARWANA PRIZED FISH BREEDERY

The Most Sought After Pet-Fishes in The World Beauty and Ability to Bring Good Luck

Known by such names as Ikan Silok, Ikan Khayangan, Ikan Naga, Red Arwana (Seleropages formosus) or Asian Bonitongue, these beautiful golden-reddish fish are among the most sought after pet-fishes in the world. Long prized by Chinese and Indonesian people for its beauty and ability to bring good luck, the Red Arwana is now poised to become a new economic resource for West Kalimantan.

An endangered species, the Red Arwana is now bred for commercial sales by PD. Bintang Kalbar of Pontianak.

Ideal place for tasting local seafood and beautiful view of the sea estuary.

Sungai Kakap Fishing Village has a beautiful view of the sea estuary and many seafood restaurants nearby. It is the perfect spot for many recreational activities.
Situated 25 minutes north of Pontianak, the village is an ideall place for tasting local seafood at the Teratai Indah, Pantai Indah Kakap Beach, Kakap Garden or Flamboyan restaurants.

Penibungan Island

Penibungan Island lies four kilometers from Mempawah and is reachable by motorboat. Its beaches are beautiful and are much-favored holiday resort.

Temajo Island

Temajo Island is close to Mempawah, and 78 kilometers from Pontianak. The grave of Fatimah Jemaje is found on this island, in Tanjung Mutus. Fatimah was a queen of Siak who died in a battle between the kingdoms of Sambas and Siak.

The beach is clean and white, and the sea suitable for surfing. Cloves and kruing grow on the island.

Kijing Islan

Kijing Island is near

er to the shore, about 20 minutes sailing from Temajo Island. It is a popular holiday resort and only 10 kilometers from Mempawah.

Singkawang and Sambas

There are many attractive tourist objects in the Sambas area. The road from Mempawah to Singkawang, 108 kilometers away, follows the west coast.

In about the middle of the 17th centu

ry, the

Sambas kingdom bloomed. The first king was Raden Sulaiman, titled Sultan Muhammad Syaefuddin (1652 - 1668).

He was succeeded by Raden Bima, who ruled under the name Muhammad Tajuddin until 1683.

Kijing Beach a Beautiful Panoramic Seashore with Entertainment Facilities
A Group of Idyllic Islands Basking in The Warm, Tropical Sun Just a 1.5 hour drive north from Pontianak is the regency of Mempawah, West Kalimantan’s oldest kingdoms, most of the locals visit to pay homage.

Those who love sub-marine scenery will be astounded by the beauty to be found under the water’s surface off the island of Temajoh.

Restaurants, cottages and entertainment facilities are found on the island, which can be reached in approximately 25 minutes by speed-boat from Kijing Beach. Rental services including guided tours can be easily arranged.

Lemukutan Island

The fort was once built on Lemukutan Island, north of Temajo Island, to repel pirates roaming the waters. Nowdays Sambas is quite a modern place.

The population consists mainly of three ethnic groups, Dayaks, Malays and Chinese, who co-exist in perfect harmony and in the past often stood together in fighting the enemies of the kingdom.

PEMANGKAT

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Pemangkat

Pemangkat, 32 kilometers from Singkawang, is a busy port town at the mouth of the Sambas Besar river. The river can be navigated by boats with a weight 500 tons, as far as the town Sambas.

Sintete

Sintete is a small port town 13 kilometers from Pemangkat that is considerable economic significance to the Sambas regency.

Sintete is located six miles from the mouth of the Sambas river. The opening of the Sintete harbor, has caused the villages around Pemangkat to grow, especially roads have been built linking the port with hinterland.

Tanjung Batu, Pemangkat

In Tanjung Batu, Pemangkat, is a small mountain, about a hundred meters high with monkeys and other animals living in the wild.

One can also visit the Chinese temples of Bumi Raya and Tri Darma Bukit Raya on Pemangkat Hill.

Tirtayasa Recreation Park

Tirtayasa Park, 50 kilometers from Singkawang, is popular recreation park. The forest and small rivers in the surroundings add to the park's allure.

PUTUSSIBAU

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Putussibau

Putussibau is the capital of the Kapuas Hulu regency, 816 kilometers from Pontianak. It is can be reached by boat over Kapuas river.

The river between Pontianak and Putussibau can be navigated by boats weighing up to 1,000 tons. Small motorboats or canoes can sail as far as Sibau village, further upstream. Cane races are occasionally held by the Dayak people.

Near the villages Nanga Bunut and Nanga Embaluh, lakes are found, such as Sriang, Luar, Sentarum, Bekuan, Geneli, Tang, Merekas and Kemeryan.

The mountains Betung, Uluselua, Harung and Piabung are also found in this region.

A Dayak longhouse is found at Melapi village, and stone axes from prehistoric times can be seen in Naga Belang.

SAMBAS

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Sambas

Sambas is neat clean town divided by Sambas Kecil river onto two parts. Boats dock at the riverside to load and unload goods and passengers.

Lanting

Lanting are the houseboats that are found in Sambas and many other places where people depend on the rivers. In the past, there were no roads, and living in houses that could also serve as a means of transportation seemed a logical solution to the problems of daily life.

Beautiful Traditional handicrafts

Many beautiful traditional handicraft products can be found in Sambas. There are also some historical remains such as the palace of the Sambas kingdom, which was built by the first ruler Sultan Muhammad Syaefuddin.

There is also the cemetery of the Sambas kingdom, consisting of two separated complexes. Sultan Abubakar and Sultan Muhammad Syaefuddin are buried there. Their graves are considered sacred by the local people and are much visited by people from the surrounding areas.

Lake Sebedang

Lake Sebedang is 16 kilometres from the town. Surrounded by beautiful green hills, the lake has a maximum depth of 10 meters. Lodgings and facilities for recreation are available.

Sanggau Ledo

There is also the waterfall of Sanggau Ledo, better known as the Berasap waterfall, seven meters high and quite impressive.

Tampenan Village

Stones in curious shapes are found at Tampenan village and are the subject of many legends. Among them is one in the shape of a house, with guests sitting on the floor, and all turned into stone.

Sanggau

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Sanggau lies at the mouth of the Sekayam and Kapuas rivers. The town can be reached over the Kapuas river, past a few villages, such as Limbung, Tayang and Meliau. A road also exists.

The Sekayam river can be navigated by small motorboats up to Balaikarangan, not far from the border between West Kalimantan and Sarawak.

Sanggau is the capital of the Sanggau regency, and has a population of about 350,000.

The palace of the old Sanggau kingdom still stands here on its tall wooden pillars.

Balairung

Segetar Alam Cannon

The Balairung was the hall where the king receive his subjects in audience. Nowdays, a big cannon is kept in this hall called the Segetar Alam Cannon, it was a gift from Pontianak kingdom.

Mosque Of The Sanggau Kingdom

The mosque of the Sanggau kingdom is a long building on short pillars, with a double-tiered roof. The top is sharp, like the spire of a church. All parts are made of wood.

Samboja Recreation Park

The Samboja Recreation Park is about four kilometers from Sanggau. It is a mountain resort very impressive natural setting.

Sompu Waterfall

The Sompu Waterfall is not less attractive. It is three meters high and is surrounded by dramatic scenery. It can be reached either over land or over the Kapuas river.

An inscribed stone is found in the Nangmahap district, near Pahit, on the Tekaret river. It is believed to date from the fifth century and bears the relief of the phallus symbol as well as inscriptions in Palawa script, proclaiming some of the tenets of Buddhism. The stone is rather huge. The highest part is 9.90 meters tall. It is 5.10 meters wide and the circumference is 15 meters.

SINGKAWANG

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Chinese Dancing Dragon

Around the market area and old Chinese quarter there are several Pekong or Taoist temples which carry Buddhist inscriptions. The great Chinese dragon shows combine the oldest to the newest fashions, making it a magnet for many tourists from Asian countries.

Rich in cultural heritage, home of friendly people, and offering gorgeous resort facilities, Singkawang is a perfect holiday destination. The city offers a wide range of accommodation options from standard hotels to budget accommodation and cottages, restaurants, shopping centres, and discotheques.

Seven kilometers from Singkawang is the village of Sakok, where one can find beautiful pottery made by locals of Chinese descent.

Here, a huge kiln, some 30 meters (100 ft.) long, provides the high temperatures needed to fire the fine ceramics. Craftsmen here make both utilitarian objects and fines copies of Chinese export ware from dynasties past.

Gorgeous white sandy beaches with one of the most beautiful sunsets and bursting with unique attractions.

A small group of beautiful tropical islands lying off the coast of a gorgeous, white sandy beach with beautiful sun set, Pasir Panjang is the ideal locale for a tropical vacation.

Randayan Island, Lemukutan Island, and Kabung Island are well-known for their beautiful coral and marine life and are naturally suitable for diving, swimming, fishing or water skiing. Speedboat transport to the islands can easily be sought locally. Accommodation is not currently available on the islands, but Pasir Panjang has both budget and moderate accommodation as well as cottages, shopping, fine restaurants and discotheques.

Pasir Panjang is located approximately 17 Km from the town of Singkawang and can be reached by private car or hired transport.

The Chinese presence in the Sambas region started in the 14th century, when groups began coming from China to set up a diamond mining company. The mining regions were found in the regions of Bengkayang, Lumar, Batu Mountains, the Ambawang river, Darit, the Landak and Ayak rivers, the Cempedak Tayan delta, the Tayan river, Kembayan, Timur Senaning and upstream regions of the Kapuas river around Putussibau.

Diamonds

The sites for panning diamonds are found along the Landak river, from Ngabang to the highlands, and around Sanggau. During the Dutch colonial period, the mining was done by a Dutch company, Erdman & Sieleken, near Landak. As a result of those efforts, the diamond reserves have been almost depleted.

Since the old days, panning was also carried out by the people. During the long dry seasons, when the river is shallow, the local people still pan for the mineral along the area.

Besides diamond, kaolin, mica, iron, gold, mercury, copper, silver, manganese, lead, zinc, salt and other minerals are also found in West Kalimantan in general, the Sambas region in particular.

Singkawang, the capital of the Sambas regency, is located on the west coast, 145 kilometers from Pontianak. It is often also referred to as the Hongkong of West Kalimantan, probably because the Chinese are the majority in this town. The dominance of the Chinese cultural tradition can be seen in the various aspects of daily life in the town.

There are Chinese temples everywhere. The houses are Chinese. The daily language is Chinese. Several tourist objects which can be visited in Singkawang city are:

Eria Park

Eria Park, five kilometers away from the center of city. The park is located in a cool mountain resort area with a refreshing climate and very beautiful scenery.

Pasir Panjang Beach

Pasir Panjang Beach is only 12 kilometers from the town. Cottages and various facilities for recreation are available.

Mount Poteng

There is a clear and cool natural pool on top of Mount Poteng, about 20 kilometers from Singkawang. There is also a resthouse that is open on holidays.

Batu Payung Beach

Batu Payung Beach is five kilometers away from Mount Poteng. It has boats for rent, playgrounds and cottages for spending the night

SINTANG

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Sintang

Sintang is the capital of the Sintang regency, and is reachable from Pontianak over land, or by river or air.

Sintang is connected by roads with Pontianak, Sungai Pinyuh, Sidas Ngabang, Sanggau, Semunati and Sekadau.

The name Sintang comes from the word "senetang", which in the local Dayak language means a place near a river and its tributary.

The founder of Sintang was a certain, Demang Irawan, alias Jubairi, the eleventh descendant of Aji Melayu, a very wise and brave king in the Sepauk region.

Buddha

Aji Melayu was also very wealthy . Among the remains of Aji Melayu's kingdom are Batu Pujaan (sacred stone), the Batu Kabut (misty stone), both of which bear an image of the Buddha. All these, as well as Aji Melayu's grave, can be seen in Nanga Sepuak.

Sintang has a few sites of historical interest. Among them are the Sintang Museum which is the former palace of Sintang kingdom, built in 1937 by Panembahan Raden Abdul Bahri Danu Perdana. The kingdom's symbol, in the shape of an eagle, is preserved in the museum together with seven cannons.

Batu Kundur

Besides the museum, there is Batu Kundur or Lingga, a monument from Hindu period.

A bronze statue or Putung Kempat (Gusar) is found in Pari Empahan, 64 kilometers from Nanga Sepuak.

Dara Juanti Museum

A museum is found at the north side of the town, called the Dara Juanti Museum. Dara Juanti or Dewi Juanti is the name of a woman descendant of the Raja Sintang Dayak tribe who founded the kingdom and moved the capital from Sepuak to Sintang. She took control of the kingdom after her elder brother, Demang Nutup, titled Sultan Jubair II, was captured and imprisoned on a trip to Majapahit, named Patih Logender. The remainders of the kingdom, including a kris from Majapahit, a sheet of cindai cloth called Gerising Wayang, and the statue of an eagle, are preserved in this museum.

Baning Recreation Forest

Another site of touristic interest is the recreation forest of Baning.

TEBAS

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Tebas

The Tebas district is known for its oranges and gardens can be seen all along the road leading to Sambas. In this region the sweet "Pontianak oranges" are grown.

Dozens of hectares with several thousands of orange trees line the road from Pemangkat to Sambas.

Paloh beach

Paloh Beach is as attractive as any others in West Kalimantan. The beach lies in the Paloh district, 206 kilometers from Pontianak. It is a popular tourist resort. During low tide, the beach is about 20 meters wide. During high tide, one can touch the water with one's foot while sitting at the edge of the beach. Many turtles lay their eggs there, living along the shore.

Kijang Island is one of those islands which also has a turtle beach. Kijang Island is separated from the Kalimantan mainland by the Api strait.

Bengkayang is a small but strategically located town in the Bengkayang district, Sambas regency, about 20 kilometers northeast of Pontianak.

Visit Aceh

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Group cycling lovers of the sport better known as the Central Aceh Bicycle Community (CABC) which is part of the Aceh Community Bicycle, sports mengkampanyekan continue cycling for health, cycling to work and the efforts of the campaign tour Gayo land.

Vice Chairman of the CABC Takengon, S. Khalisudin Limited, which has since PORDA year ago continue to develop this sport cycling, doing routine activities cycling seputaran Central Aceh, including the quarry and the potential that tourism has not dikelola.Seperti the CABC Aceh Tengah, Sunday (6 / 4) who do sports types of cycling Mountain Bike to the Lake to the South Route Takengon-Rawe went home.

In that opportunity, journalist Harian Rakyat Aceh also involved other members of CABC and Munawardi Morning. Aceh Tengah is a paradise for sports lovers of cycling for health and for kenderaan work. Takengon the topography of the mountainous area have made this mountainous region visited by many lovers of cycling sports, in addition to destination, and since 2006 has been recorded many times entourage Atjeh Bicycle Community (ABC) visit to the Gayo Land. This invitation to the campaign and we call Khalisuddin

As at the location of the water is very beautiful and natural in Kampung District Luttawar Takengon Rawe. A local wisdom is still visible around the foot of this mountain lake. Pine forests and native forests are still visible on the edge of the village close to the river although it appears near the waterfall Tensaran Rawe visible activity has been made for transporting coffee plantation residents. The road to the location of waterfalls Tensaren Rawe not paved, and through rice fields and gardens of local coffee. "Roads like this is a natural delight lovers of bicycles", while the light of pure menggenjot pedal sepedanya the climb.

About 4 kilometers from the village of Rawe, waterfalls Tensaren looks very beautiful waterfall with a height of less than 100 meters of water and steam rise to the rainbow waterfall under ini.Semuanya still looks natural. Pile of wood and moss plant visible around the waterfall. According to local people, although paths towards waterfall Tensaren, but already many visitors who come to see the beautiful waterfalls ini.Menurut Khalisuddin, menunju Tensaren roads should be natural. However, some locations the waterfall should be built and the rest Mushalla. The rest, forests, and Air ekosistim Terjun Tensaren Rawe should be natural because it is a tourist attraction the preferred local and foreign tourists. 'Future, waterfalls Tensaren Rawe akan CABC made as one of cycling routes relaxed. Because of the beautiful promises enchantment, "said deputy head of the CABC Takengon. Khalisuddin described, in Aceh Tengah many activities cycling routes that can be visited at any time because the access from the city center very near Takengon. Sports cycling, especially Mountain Bike (MTB) is suitable in The Highest Gayo.

"Guaranteed, sports lovers will find biking Takengon in place", it is clear that many Khalisudin receive sports bike lovers from Aceh. Both local residents and foreign workers. Because of the beautiful nature, mountain air, Aceh Tengah become for them a place like the natural eksotika through cycling activities (Win Ruhdi Bathin)