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September
There are many ways that people find their life partners. Nowadays, many people use social media to find their soulmate. But in the past, some indigenous people in Indonesia held various arts and traditions to find a life partner, such as the indigenous people in Central Buton Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. They held a Kamomose dance to find a life partner.
In the Buton language, 'Kamomose' comes from the words 'komomo' and 'poose ose'. 'Komomo' means a flower, which is about to bloom, while 'poose-ose' means lined up in an orderly fashion. So, the 'Kamomose' dance is a traditional dance where teenage girls sit in an orderly row, then young men come and look at the girls. If one of the young men is interested in one of the girls, then the young man will fill the tray, which is prepared in front of the girl with fried peanuts.
This unique tradition begins with a traditional Linda dance performed by a number of girls accompanied by traditional music. After the dance performance, a number of young men queue in an orderly line around dozens of the girls, who are already waiting with a container in front of them to collect the peanuts thrown by the young men. Apart from fried peanuts, young men may throw other objects, such as gold or silver coins. However, if a young man is not interested in any of the girls, he may not fill the tray.
Actually, the fried peanuts used in the Kamomose tradition are just a substitute. In the past, in this tradition, young men would put coins into a basin. The parents of the girl who already know the code will then follow up in a traditional manner.
Usually, the family would immediately communicate with the girl's family to hold a proposal, followed by marriage. Now, this local wisdom of the Central Buton community is being developed by the Central Buton Regency government so that it continues to be sustainable and becomes an interesting cultural attraction for tourists visiting there.
September
Kadapet Watara, A Snack from Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara
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In addition to the enchanting natural and cultural tourist destinations of Sumba, this beautiful island in the province of East Nusa Tenggara also has several typical foods and beverages that are proven to be delicious and are the favorites of visitors. One of the typical Sumba culinary delights that must be tried is Kadapet Watara.
Kadapet watara is a type of snack originating from Sumba. This Kadapet watara made from corn, bananas and a mixture of ground peanuts and sugar. These main ingredients are mixed into a dough, which is then processed into a round shape. What makes this typical Sumba Kadapat Witara cookies unique is that after the dough is formed, it will be wrapped in dried corn leaves. Its taste is very special, perfect for lovers of sweet snacks.
Besides for its unique taste, Kadapet Watara is also renown for the way of making it. The process has been known since ancient times and has continued to be passed down from generation to generation to the present. Therefore, many tourists are attracted to learn how to make it from the people around Sumba. Previously, this Kadapet Watara was only a home-made culinary delight made to enliven special events such as traditional ceremonies or celebrations in the Sumba area. But now Kadapet Watara has become one of the typical souvenirs from Sumba. Even a must-buy for tourists visiting Sumba.
August
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Indonesia's Independence Day is not only celebrated with a flag ceremony but also with competitions. One of the competitions often held during Independence Day is the sack race. As the name suggests, the traditional game uses sacks as the main tool. Usually, the type of sack used in Indonesia is a gunny sack. Gunny sacks are used because they are thicker and more durable compared to other sacks.
In sack races, usually five to seven players take part in a race. Each player will wear a gunny sack and start racing by jumping. The player who reaches the finish line first will be declared the race winner. Even though it looks easy, it actually requires good physical ability to win this race. It is common for each player to fall and roll over in the racing arena. This atmosphere makes the competition even more exciting. As time goes by, the sack race experiences changes and other forms of variation. One of the game's variations is a sack race using a helmet. The competition is usually held for children.
As quoted from Jakarta's Office of Cultural Affairs website, the Indonesian term of sack race, "balap karung", was first used in the Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. No archive explains the origin of the sack race in Indonesia. However, the game is believed to have been played by the people of Jakarta, especially the Betawi people, the native people of Jakarta, since the Dutch colonial period. The game was originally played by children aged 6 to 12 at Dutch school celebrations. Later, adults began to participate in the sack race at several celebratory events in Jakarta.
August
Indonesia is home to numerous ancient temples, masterpieces of Hindu-Buddhist architecture from various kingdoms. Based on inscriptions that provide records of the conditions at the time, these temples were built between the 3rd century and the end of the Hindu-Buddhist era in the late 14th century. Most of these temples are located in Java Island.Oneofthem is the Plaosan Temple. Located in Dukuh Plaosan, Bugisan Village, Prambanan Subdistrict, Klaten Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia, Plaosan Temple may not besofamous as Borobudur and Prambanan Temples, but it has its own unique charm and is also known as the temple of religious tolerance. The temple complex is often referred to as the Twin Temples, consisting of Plaosan Lor (North Plaosan) and Plaosan Kidul (South Plaosan) Temples. Plaosan Temple is a typical example of the acculturation of Hindu and Buddhist religions,and is believed to have been built in the 8th or 9th century AD. With an affordable entrance fee, you can enjoy and learn about the stories behind this temple.
Currently, Plaosan Lor and Plaosan Kidul Temples are separated by a road. The name Plaosan Lor refers to its location north of the road, while Plaosan Kidul is located south of the road. Today, Plaosan Lor is in better condition, with two large temples still standing majestically. However, the main temple in Plaosan Kidul is no longer intact. The reliefs at Plaosan Temple are delicate and intricate, similar to those found at Borobudur, Sewu, and Sari Temples. The beautifully structured temple buildings, neatly arranged in a vast open field, especially in Plaosan Lor, create a breathtaking scene. The best time to visit this temple is about an hour before sunset, as it offers an opportunity to capture aesthetic photos bathed in the light of the setting sun from the west.
Located near the main Jogjakarta-Solo road, the Plaosan temple complex is easily accessible. Additionally, the Plaosan Temple complex hosts the Twin Temple Festival, held annually. This festival showcases a variety of dances from across the Indonesian archipelago. It is the only large-scale cultural festival held in Klaten. This event is part of the launch of a tourism village in collaboration with the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Surakarta.
August
Kalwedo is valid evidence of the ownership of indigenous people in Southwest Maluku. It is a shared ownership of the common life of brothers and sisters. Kalwedo has taken root in the culture and language of the indigenous people of the Babar and Southwest Maluku islands. The inheritance of Kalwedo culture is carried out in the form of language games, daily plays, customs and speech.
Kalwedo culture unites people in the Babar islands and in Southwest Maluku in a customary kinship, which unites the community into a house of prayer and a customary palace that belongs together. The value of Kalwedo is implemented in the traditional greeting of kinship across islands and lands, namely, inanara ama yali (sisters and brothers).
Inanara ama yali illustrates the virtues of life and the human heritage of the people of Southwest Maluku, which includes the totality of heart, soul, mind and behavior. The Kalwedo values bind the community's brotherhood through the living tradition of Niolilieta/hiolilieta/siolilieta (good living together).
July
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West Nusa Tenggara has some beautiful beaches, one of them is Lariti Beach. This beach is quite unique because it has a split sea phenomenon. This split sea is formed due to receding sea water so that land appears connecting the east side of Lariti Beach with a small island opposite, namely Paliman Island. Lariti Beach is located in Soro village, Lambu district, Bima regency. From the center of Bima city, the distance is 48 kilometers and it takes 1 hour and 26 minutes to drive.
The land that divides the sea at Lariti Beach is 150 meters long and 7 meters wide. You can pass through this split sea at certain hours, such as 10:00 to 15:30 Central Indonesian time. Besides enjoying the sensation of a split sea, on this beach you can also play on the white sand, or feel the blue Lariti sea water by swimming. The sea waves are quite calm, making it safe to swim on this beach. The scenery on this beach is also very beautiful, especially at sunrise and sunset, so please don't miss it to capture its natural beauty.
Lariti Beach is open every day for 24 hours. To travel there, you must pay an entrance ticket fee of 5 thousand rupiah or less than 1 US dollar. Lariti Beach is equipped with various facilities, such as parking lots, food stalls, gazebos, bathrooms, and seats. For those of you who want to spend the night here, you can camp at the camping ground.
July
Pulo Sibandang Tourism Village was inaugurated as one of the top 50 best tourist villages in Indonesia in the 2024 Indonesian Tourism Village Award (ADWI) on July 4. The village, formed by a collaboration of three villages -- Sibandang Village, Papande Village, and Sampuran Village -- is one of the 16 sites of the Toba UNESCO Global Caldera Geopark. Pulo Sibandang Tourism Village has a natural abundance, surrounded by the eye-pleasing blue water of Lake Toba. While traveling there, you can immediately see the fertile land on Sibandang Island, an outcome of the Mount Toba eruption. The land there is planted with various plants, such as udang mango, the small-sized mango typical of Pulo Sibandang Tourism Village.
Pulo Sibandang Tourism Village is located in North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra. From Silangit Airport, getting to the Pulo Sibandang area only takes about 45 minutes by land. While arriving at the village, you will immediately see the expanse of the waters of Lake Toba. Besides enjoying the lake view, you can go sailing a wooden boat (solu), watch traditional dances, go trekking, and go cycling. You can also join the udang mango agrotourism. It has a sweet taste, with thin flesh. Apart from eating mangoes, tourists can also see the first mango trees, hundreds of years old, planted by the Dutch.
One of the villages on Pulo Sibandang, Papande village, is a producer of the woven cloth of Harungguan ulos. According to legend, Harungguan ulos were once only worn by kings. Harungguan ulos clothes that are woven by the community still use traditional looms and natural dyes. In Pulo Sibandang Tourism Village, you can watch people weaving Harungguan ulos.
Besides that, you can also learn the history of the Sibandang Kingdom. There are traces of the kingdom that still stands on Pulo SIbandang, such as the stone fort and Ruma Bolon which was the king's palace at that time. Some royal-era furniture is also still found in Ruma Bolon.
July
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North Sumatra Province has many tourism destinations both mountain and marine tourism. One of the destinations in North Sumatra is Siba Island located near Belawan City. Although it is on the seashore and takes quite a long time from the downtown of Medan or about one hour by motor vehicles, Belawan is still classified as an administrative area in Medan City with sub-district status. There are several tourism destinations in Belawan; one of them is Siba Island. This Island is located in Sei Baharu Village, Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra.
Initially, this location was a fish farming area, which was the main livelihood of the local residents in Belawan. However, a local resident named Syarifuddin Siba took the initiative to manage the place to be a tourist-friendly area. The island then became popularly known as Siba Island. The facilities on this island are quite complete, such as a water park, restaurant, and even a resortoraccommodation. There is also a hall room to accommodate various corporate and social events. At Siba Island, you can enjoy the rare mangrove forest scenery and engage in various water activities, such as speed boating, banana boating, or simply fishing on the calm seaside.
To reach Siba Island, you can depart from the special pier of Siba Island Resort located on Jl. Serma Hanafiah Belawan, next to Marina Restaurant. Speed boats are provided by the Siba Island management at a rate of Rp70,000 or 4,32 US dollar, for a round trip, taking about 30 minutes. During the trip to the island, you can enjoy the stunning green views, especially the mangrove forest that grows along the coast.
July
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For beach lovers, we recommend you to visit Sugi Island, the Maldives of Indonesia. The island shares a maritime border with Singapore and has exclusive resorts with 90% of the building built over water. Sugi Island is located in the Riau Islands. To travel there, you can go to Batam and ride on a ship from Pancung Sekupang Port. Sugi Island is only 2 hours away from the port.
As soon as you arrive on Sugi Island, you will see rows of overwater bungalows. You can enjoy the Telunas Beach view from your bed during your stay there. The main attraction on Sugi Island is Telunas Beach. Clear blue water and pure white sand lay brilliantly on the expansive beach. You can do various activities on Telunas Beach, such as swimming, kayaking, or playing in the sand.
Besides playing around the beach, you can also explore villages or visit Air Hitam Waterfall. To visit the Waterfall, you must travel through a mangrove forest. The waterfall is not that big, but it has a uniqueness. The water looks yellowish since it contains minerals from trees. From above, the water looks black. It is because of the rocks that have been deposited for a long time. You can try to play in the water and capture the waterfall’s uniqueness through your camera lens.
July
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Nirup Island is located in the southwest of Batam Island. Part of its coastal area is covered with dense mangrove forests. On the other side, trees typical of tropical forests grow thickly, which is a habitat for wildlife, such as monkeys, monitor lizards and seabirds.
Nirup Island also has a fairly long coastline. The island, which also has a natural stretch of sand, makes it a great place to hold various beach sports activities, such as beach volleyball and beach soccer.
With the topography of the island, if you visit this island, you can put up a tent and spend the night here. If you want to do snorkeling, Nirup Island can also be a favorite place. Coral reefs thrive here, as well as marine habitats such as various types of fish and other marine life.
Nirup Island is actually located in bay-like waters, in its northern part adjacent to Pucan Island. Because the island is flanked by a cluster of islands, the waves and wind that hit the island are relatively calm, so it is not dangerous if you want to swim or do other activities. From the west of Nirup island, you can also freely see Pemping island, which is inhabited by several fish families
To go to Nirup Island, from Batam city you have to go to the ferry port in Sekupang. From there you have to take a boat to Belakangpadang District. From Balakangpadang, continue your journey by renting a boat to Nirup island. The boat rental price depends on your agreement with the boatman.
The journey from Balakangpadang to Nirup takes about 20 minutes. Before going to Nirup Island, make sure you bring your own food, as there are no restaurants on the island. If you want to stay overnight, there are no hotels on the island. You can set up a tent on the beach. Also make sure you have brought your complete camping equipment.