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September
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Butonese people in Southeast Sulawesi have a habit of consuming processed cassava and corn as their staple food and also fresh fish. The typical food of Buton are made simply including ingredients, the process and the way to serve it. Most of typical Buton culinary are made from cassava, such as tuli tuli. This food which is formed like 8 number, is a favorite food of the people of Buton Island because it tastes delicious. The main ingredient is cassava, shallots and salt. Tuli-Tuli is usually served with chili sauce. It served separately with the chili sauce, or mixed with the chili sauce, depends on the tastes. To make fried tuli tuli, cassava is firstly shredded. After that the cassava dough is pressed firmly so that the water comes out until it dries. The dried cassava is then split into two parts. The first part is mixed with water, shallot slices, and salt, then heated until it becomes a thick dough. After that, it is mixed with a grated cassava that has dried. The two doughs are then mixed. When the dough is mixed, just take one small circle then it is formed like the 8 number. Then it is fried. Tuli-Tuli tastes savory when being eaten. This culinary will taste more delicious when eaten while dipping it in the chili sauce. People of Buton island prefer to enjoy fried tuli tuli in the afternoon and at night. So, the sellers will only sell it in the late afternoon until evening. It is not difficult to find tuli tuli In Buton island. This food is also commonly sold with other fried foods such as fried bananas, fried sweet potatoes and fried breadfruit. It is affordable price around Rp. 1,000 to Rp. 2,500 per piece.
September
Indonesia is indeed rich with a lot of charm. Besides its customs and culture, Indonesia also has attractive tourism objects which add the wealth of Indonesia on the equator. Kalimantan, one of the islands that is crossed by the equatorial line, also has extraordinary charm. This island, which has quite a large natural wealth, is one of the islands whose natural beauty must be enjoyed. A magical place that is quite unique here, is Labuan Cermin. This place is a lake that has beautiful panoramas that makes anyone amazed. Labuan Cermin Lake is located in Labuan Kelambu Village in Biduk-biduk District, East Kalimantan, which can be reached by land transportation about 6 to 7 hours from the capital of Berau Regency, Tanjung Redeb, East Kalimantan. Even though the trip is quite far, the fatigue will soon be relieved when you see the beautiful nature in Labuan Cermin.
To access Labuan Cermin Lake, tourists must rent a boat from the dock with a boat rental price of 200,000 for the round trip, and it will be cheaper if you come with a group. Arriving there, you are guaranteed to be amazed with the beauty of this lake. Lake Labuan Cermin has very clear water, even the bottom of the lake in the form of sea sand can be seen clearly. Why is it called Labuan Cermin? This is because Labuan Cermin has a layer that makes sunlight reflect. This occurs because Labuan Cermin Lake has a salty taste that will be felt when we taste the water from the surface of the lake, while the water at the bottom of the lake feels tasteless. These two types of water make the lake have a dividing layer so that the water can reflect the light. It is common for the local people to call Labuan Cermin lake with the nickname 'Danau Dua Rasa'. Even though it looks shallow, you must be careful because the depth of this lake actually reaches 4 to 5 meters. The scenery around Labuan Cermin Lake is very calming. Surrounded by lush trees that make the atmosphere very shady, it is very appropriate to be a tourism destination for a moment to escape from the crowds that are often encountered every day. The local government has indeed developed Labuan Cermin as a tourism destination starting by establishing this area as a conservation area or protected area, after which it will be completed with supporting facilities that will make it easier for visitors to enjoy the beauty of this lake which has two flavors.
While in Labuan Cermin, you can do swimming, snorkeling and diving activities. When diving by using snorkeling goggles, you will see some fish swimming not far from the surface and some far below the bottom. The different taste of the water causes the fish to separate. This can make it easier to distinguish which types of freshwater fish and which are sea water fish. Before heading to Labuan Cermin, don't forget to prepare your own snorkeling equipment or for those who forget to bring it, don't worry. At the pier where the crossing is located, there is a snorkeling equipment rental shop along with the buoys. For those who want to play water and relax on the tires, in Labuan Cermin rental car tires are available, even water boats that have transparent glass underneath. For lodging, you can rent biduk-biduk or small huts around the lake with various lodging prices, ranging from one hundred thousand rupiah to three hundred thousand rupiah per night. For backpackers, you can also stay at the residents' houses around the Big Dipper. If you want to experience a new adventure for your vacation this time. Labuan Cermin can be your next vacation destination.
September
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The Cendrawasih dance is a dance from Bali. Created by Balinese artist, I Gde Manik, this dance was firstly performed in the 1920s in Buleleng Regency. Since then, the Cendrawasih dance has continued to develop with new creations. The latest creation of Cendrawasih dance is arranged by the choreographer N.L.N Swasthi Wijaya Bandem. In accordance with the name, the Cendrawasih dance was inspired by Cendrawasih bird which means Manuk Dewata in Balinese language. This dance tells a story about a pair of Cendrawasih birds. The bird species is indeed known as cheerful birds which like dancing and singing when they fall in love. But explicitly, this dance has a philosophical meaning about the beauty of the matchless island of Bali.
The Cendrawasih dance is usually performed by two or more female dancers in pairs. Some of the dancers acted as male and female birds. This dance is divided into 3 stages, namely the beginning called pepeson, the main part called pengawak and the last part called pengipuk. The initial part of this dance begins with the performance of a dancer who act as a male Cendrawasih bird. All Cendrawasih dancers wear kemben, cloth, crown with crest, and gold necklace. Like Balinese dances in general, Cendrawasih dance is accompanied by Balinese Gamelan.
September
Semarang is the capital city of Central Java. This city is the fifth biggest city in Indonesia after Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung. It has a lot of tourism destinations, beginning from natural, religious and historical tourism objects. One of Semarang historical tourism objects which is well known is Lawang Sewu which was built in the Dutch colonial.
Lawang Sewu was built on February 27, 1904 as head office of NIS, one of train’s companies in the Dutch East Indies. The building has high and wide windows, like a door so that local people call it “Lawang Sewu” meaning “a thousand of doors”.
Although the building is named Lawang Sewu, in fact the building has only 429 doors. For a long time, the building was not managed. But finally, Lawang Sewu in late June 2011 was renovated and reopened for public use on July 5, 2011.
Because the building was built as the head office of NIS, the history of Lawang Sewu cannot be separated from the railway in Indonesia. After the independence of Indonesia, the building is used as the railway office of Indonesia or now PT Kereta Api Indonesia. Besides, it was used as Office of Infrastructure of Regional Military Command and Regional Office of Ministry of Transportation in Central Java.
Meanwhile, during the struggling period, the building became a silent witness of the 5-day battle in Semarang. Thus, the city’s government of Semarang in 1992 entered Lawang Sewu as one of 102 historical buildings in Semarang which should be protected.
Lawang Sewu is located at Tugu Muda complex, Jalan Pemuda, Central Semarang, Semarang, Central Java, precisely at the center of Semarang city. So, the access to this tourism object is easy. Lawang Sewu is open every day, starting from 6.00 AM until 09.00 PM local time.
The entrance ticket is Rp. 10,000 for adults, Rp. 5,000 for students and kids. If you want to enter the basement, you will be charged Rp. 30,000/person and for the tourist guide is Rp. 30,000.
September
Yogyakarta is the capital city of the Special Region of Yogyakarta in Indonesia. Yogyakarta City where Sultan Hamengkubuwana and Grand Duke Paku Alam live is one of the biggest cities in Indonesia. The city used to be the capital city of Indonesia in 1946. The name of Yogyakarta was taken from two words, namely Ayogya or Ayodhya which means peacefulness. The city is also known as a student city because 20% of its population is students and there are 137 colleges.
The location of Yogyakarta city is very strategic because it is located at the main ways, namely Southern Cross Road which connects Yogyakarta, Bandung, Surakarta, Surabaya, and other cities in the South of Java and Yogyakarta – Semarang road which connects Yogyakarta, Magelang, Semarang, and other cities in middle cross road of Java Island. Thereby, the transportation in Yogyakarta is quite adequate to more easily make the transportation mobility among the cities. Yogyakarta City is located at the valley of three rivers, namely Winongo river, Code River which splits the city to be two parts, and also Gajahwong river. The city is rarely hit with huge floods because it has good drainage which was built by the Dutch colonial government and also the addition of drainage which was provided by the provincial government of Yogyakarta.
One of the districts in Yogyakarta, namely Kotagede was once the center of the Sultanate of Mataram from 1575 until 1640. The palaces that still function well are Yogyakarta palace and Puro Paku Alaman as part of Mataram sultanate. Yogyakarta also became the place of the establishment of the biggest Islamic organization, Muhammadiyah which was established by K.H. Ahmad Dahlan at Kauman, Ngupasan, Gondomanan, Yogyakarta in 1912. Until now, the Central Board of Muhammadiyah is still in Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta is a city full of history which is still managed well. The city is still rich with Javanese culture and tradition. Therefore, many domestic and foreign tourists are interested to visit this city.
August
Nimanga River as a tourism destination is located at Timbukar village, Sonder sub-district, in Minahasa regency. Its distance from Manado City, the capital of North Sulawesi is around 30 kilometers. You can use land transportation. Interestingly, you can enjoy not only rafting at Nimanga River but also the beauty of nature around the area.
To enjoy rafting at Nimanga River, you must go to Timbukar village passing through a hamlet with Minahasa traditional houses, stage houses, or houses with two floors of wood. Besides the hamlet, you will also be through Durian and clove plantation. Over there, there are some rafting operators. Nimanga River comes from many water springs so that the water flow never dries. During the rainy season, you have to be careful because the water debit will be more. The length of the rafting at Nimanga River reaches 12 kilometers, and it takes time within 2 and half hours.
Before rafting at Nimanga River, visitors are asked to wear life jackets and helmets. The characteristic of the rapids at the river is 3 and 4 levels. During the rainy season, it is around 5 and 6 levels. Although the difficulty level is quite high, the river is safe for rafting. While rafting, you will see shade trees in the forest area and also a plantation which covers Nimanga River. Around Nimanga area, there is flat land to set a tent and stay at night.
August
Considering that the Covid-19 virus pandemic is still spreading, the 75th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia on August 17 was held simply, solemnly and applying health protocols. At the Independence Ceremony, like in the previous years, President Joko Widodo wore traditional clothes because he wants to show Indonesia as a rich and diverse country.
In the Proclamation ceremony this year, President Joko Widodo wore the traditional clothes from South Timor Tengah Regency, East Nusa Tenggara province. The president wore the traditional cloth with Kaif berantai nunkòlo motif. The motif has been modified from geometrical motif with batañg tengah which means water sources, and the jagged edges symbolizing the hilly and meandering areas. While, the red cloth motif symbolizes the courage of Nunkola men. Various accessories are completed the beauty of the woven fabric. This traditional costume is also completed with a betel nut bag, slung on the side. In some regions in Indonesia eating betel nut is a culture of unity and also symbolizes love and respect. The President also wore a headband called Pilu with Yi U Raja, symbolizing a Crown, a sign of the King's greatness.
August
Welcoming the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, Bank Indonesia issued a special Rupiah currency banknote with nominal Rp 75,000 on August 17. The banknote is dominated by red, white and green colors. The theme and philosophical meanings are to be grateful for independence, to reinforce diversity and to foster a bright future. This theme is illustrated through the currency design which includes the cover page with the proclamation of independence on August 17, 1945 by proclaimers: Soekarno and Mohammad Hatta.
At the back of the banknote currency, it means strengthening independence. The design includes a number of children dressed in traditional customs representing the western, central and eastern regions of Indonesia. One of these traditional clothes is the Tidung tribe traditional clothes. The Tidung tribe is a tribe that inhabits North Kalimantan province. This tribe is known as the original tribe of Kalimantan and is still part of the Dayak tribe. The traditional clothes displayed are a series of clothing for the groom called ‘Sina Beranti’. Sina Beranti clothes are the only clothes worn when a wedding of ethnic groups who are predominantly Muslim takes place.
Every ornament on the Tidung tribe's traditional clothes has its own meaning. The crown on the head is called ‘Tanduk Galung’ which means a male cat of three colors. Another ornament is the bracelet or ‘Sulou’ which means refrigerator or Binsaloi in the Tidung language. The leader should have cool hands and not abuse his power. In Sulou, there is a Wapak carving which means prayers so that every decision coming out gets the blessing of the life-giver. On the Tidung bridal arm, there is a bracelet called ‘Kalid’. Kalid is a symbol of defense, a strong fortress for security as well as protection from astral, unseen and mystical creatures. Meanwhile, the hat or crown is called ‘Jamong Punsok Melaka’. Punsok means peak. Melaka what is meant here is pineapple, like the leaves on a pineapple. There is also an ornament center at Jamong Melaka which is in front of an oval shape, such as eggs, leaf plants and flowers. In the Tidung traditional culture, this egg is a symbol of seed or descent; the leaves and flowers are a symbol of growth and development. Married people will produce offspring that will develop from generation to generation. Meanwhile, the traditional clothes are dominated by yellow. Yellow is the color that is respected, glorified, appreciated and praised in the culture of the Tidung tribe.
August
Directly sharing border with the Indian Ocean in the South, Malang is blessed with beautiful beaches. Take for example, it is Wedi Awu Beach. This beach offers beautiful views whose location is surrounded by green hills and beautiful trees. Wedi Awu Beach is located in Balearjo Hamlet, Purwodadi Village, Tirtoyudo District, Malang Regency, East Java. To get there from Malang, you have to travel by motor vehicles for about 2 hours. You are not charged an entrance fee. However, for parking fees, a motorbike will be charged Rp 5,000 while a car is Rp 10,000.
Entering Wedi Awu, you will immediately see the uniqueness of this beach. The coastline is shaped like a horseshoe because it is flanked by hills before extending wide in the middle of the beach. Wedi Awu Beach also has quite high waves. Wave height depends on the season. If you visit during the dry season, the wave height can reach three meters. Because it has quite high waves, this beach is suitable for those of you who love surfing. If you don't bring your surfing equipment, don't worry, the manager provides surfboard loan facilities.
If you don't like surfing, you don't have to worry. The beach offers several tourist activities that can be done. One of them is a jet ski. You can try your adrenaline at Wedi Awu Beach. You can also swim and dive there. If you are interested, you can even cross the ocean to get to White Sand Beach, which is located not far from Wedi Awu Beach. Besides, from visiting Wedi Awu Beach, you can try to stop by a number of other beaches that are still in the Tirtoyudo District area, for example, such as Lenggoksono , Wedi Putih, Pakisan, Bolu-Bolu, to Banyu Anjlok Beaches.
August
For you who love beach tourism, just visit the province of Lampung. This province has many beautiful beaches. One of them is Duta Wisata beach. Its location is not far from the downtown of Bandar Lampung. This beach is frequently visited by local and foreign tourists. It is located on Jalan Laksamana R.E. Martadinata. The entry ticket to the beach is IDR 10,000 per person. This beach is open every Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM Indonesia local time. If you drive a car, you will be charged an entrance fee of IDR 50,000.
When you enter this tourism attraction, you will see a beach with coral edges. On the beach, there are rows of gazebos which can be used as a place to rest. There are various interesting tourism activities that can be done at Duta Wisata Beach. If the weather is sunny, you can see several islands in Lampung Bay. In addition, as far as your eyes can see, you can also see several hills full of trees.
For those of you who want to go around Duta Wisata beach and want to see the hills from a close distance, you can rent an engine boat there. Moreover, there are rental facilities such as banana boat, jet ski and water bike for those who want to pump your adrenaline while looking at the panoramic views of typical high seas of Bandar Lampung. When the afternoon comes, please don't go home quickly. You can see the beauty of the sunset on the beach. Duta Wisata beach has an auction area for fish caught by fishermen and the fish are still fresh. After buying fish, you can process it into grilled fish and eat it while you are relaxing in the gazebo of the beach.