9 Best Cultural Festival in Indonesia

Indonesia has many cultural treasures were inexhaustible peeled , I am grateful to the era of internet and technology now make the culture - the culture of Indonesia can be further recognized and promoted . I remember 10 years ago so hard to find information about the Indonesian culture in every corner of the archipelago , is now gradually local culture in Indonesia is increasingly recognized , especially among young people .

wealth of Indonesian culture so much because we have more than 300 different ethnic groups or tribes in Indonesia . or rather 1,340 ethnic groups according to the census of 2010 BPS . This cultural diversity makes Indonesia has many unique festivals Cultural festivals and interesting to be seen . of the many great cultural festival , I will be sharing the Festival - the original Indonesian Cultural Festival that I think best . some of which are :

1.Festival Erau Kertanegara in East Kalimantan 

Brings a long history of Kutai Borneo became Oldest Hindu kingdom in the archipelago , aquatic mammal store custom and culture Adiluhung incredible . The cultural richness summarized in Erau Festival .Hudoq which is typical Dayak Dance Bahau , we can see at the Festival Erau .Kutai area is the most affluent district in Indonesia . Here there are abundant natural resources with a strong culture . Natural scenery of tropical rain forests is cleaved by the river Mahakam , Kutai and Dayak people's lives are unique , and a very ancient culture exist here . Kertanegara Kutai kingdom is the oldest kingdom in Indonesia , and not many people know this fact .Dance Hudoq one mystical dance of the DayakBecause of its natural potential , Kutai Kertanegara build many tourist attractions , such as museums and sights of another nature . Interestingly , there is held every year in Kutai Kertanegara Festival held in long enough for the size of the cultural festival . Erau This festival is one of the grandest cultural events and involve many Tenggarong and surrounding communities . because this festival has a series of events Erau culture long enough and held on June 30 to July 7 in King City Tenggarong , Kutai , East Kalimantan . 

2. Festival of Madura Bull Race 

Karapan cow race is a race of cattle which originated from Madura, East Java , for most people Madura cattle races are not only a party of the people or events held each year which is inherited from generation to generation . But races for the Madurese cow is a symbol of prestige forms that can raise the dignity of the Madurese , because cattle used for beef cattle match quality is very good course with special treatment anyway . Madura Island is not only known as a producer of salt , but also producing cow cow races are very good quality . Not infrequently the cattle owners prepare pacuannya cows by giving a special massage and food was not less than 80 eggs a day , so the stamina and strength of the cow cows maintained . Even the cows cow preferential treatment in some homes that adorn it appears there is not a vehicle car garage but instead of the cow that was the garage of the house. Understandably due to the game-winning cow can reach Rp 75juta per tail .

3.Festival Makepung Buffalo Racing in Jembrana Bali 

Makepung which in Indonesian means romp , is a traditional buffalo race that has long runway attached to the Balinese , especially in Jembrana . This tradition originally just game farmers conducted in the sidelines of plowing a field at harvest time . At that time , they quickly clashing with the associated spur buffalo on a cart and is controlled by a jockey .The longer , original fraudulent activity that is growing and many people have become increasingly attractive . Now , Makepung has become one of the most interesting cultural attractions and watched by tourists including foreign tourists . Not only that , buffalo racing competition program has become an annual event in Bali and professionally managed .Today, Makepung not only by the farmers alone . The clerks and businessmen from the city too much to be a participant and supporter . Moreover , in a big fight , Governors Cup for example , participants who attended Makepung could reach about 300 pairs of buffaloes or even more . Becomes very festive atmosphere with the presence of the musicians jegog ( Balinese gamelan made ​​of bamboo ) to enliven the atmosphere of the race . 

4. Nias Culture Festival 

Nias is known as a destination that has many megalithic sites , in addition to Nias known for waves to surf Nias people here still hold fast to their culture . one of them is a form of love hold Nias Cultural Festival which is usually held in August in Bawomataluo . The village is already registered on the UNESCO World Heritage since 2009 as a cultural heritage of Indonesia . This village is a traditional village at the same time a well-known cultural village in South Nias . To reach this village , required for 3 hour road trip from Mount Sitoli towards the south coast of Nias .In Nias language , meaning hill Bawomataluo sun . So named because the village is located at an altitude of 400 meters above the hill . In cool weather this village we could see a lot of custom homes in South Nias are still awake . Nias Culture Festival was held in this village at the same time we can see a very famous rock jump . 

5.Festival Pacu Jawi , Race Ground Beef from Minangkabau

Pacu Jawi in Tanah Minang or called Runway Cow is one of the cultural events that are currently well known from West Sumatra . Pacu Jawi in the beginning of this activity the farmers and communities around Tanah Datar activities to fill the time after harvest . Pacu Jawi is usually held three times a year Tanah Datar . if you do not know many who think this Pacu Jawi in Madura , because it is famous for the cow race Madura area just similar but not the same .striking difference of Pacu Jawi in Tanah Datar with Madura Bull Race is land used , if Bull Race using flat ground as Pacu Jawi arena while using the already wet paddy fields . so if photographed looks more dramatic and more get a nice moment . Philosophy of Pacu Jawi is the leader and the people can walk together . here's why cows are used to spur Jawi No 2 tails , and the winner is not determined who could run the fastest , but the person who is always straight like a straight road higher value. Pacu Jawi unique detachable mounted alone and not opponents , in this way is said to be made in order to avoid frequent bets on every race . 

6. Capgomeh Festival Singkawang West Kalimantan.

Capgomeh which is the closing celebration of Chinese New Year is a festive celebration , Singkawang Borneo is the center of a celebration that is Colossal Capgomeh . This event is very well known both within and outside the State . because there is an attraction Tatung ( Man who possessed Dewa2 China ) , the Tatung is in a state of trance or unconscious . and celebrations in Singkawang Capgomeh was attended by more that 700 Tatung come from all over the archipelago . Tatung is melting because Chinese culture with Indigenous culture , so the Tatung of Dayak join the celebrations Capgomeh Singkawang .Cap Go Meh symbolize the 15th day and the last day of the Chinese New Year celebration for Chinese communities around the world . The term is derived from the Hokkien dialect and literally means the fifteenth day of the first month ( Cap = Ten , Go = Five , Meh = Night ) . This means that future Chinese New Year celebration lasts for fifteen days . 

7. Ambon Bay Festival 

Ambon city will increasingly charming charming when the colorful celebration of Ambon Bay Festival was held . The festival aims to promote the tourism potential of Maluku province as one of the national and international tourist destination .In this festival you can see some interesting competition . One that can be seen is traditional boat races Manggarube Arumbae that one boat carrying up to 31 people . There are also a host boat race ( bercadik ) who rowed the women wear traditional dress Maluku . Another interesting race is a relay swim race which started from Bay of Ambon ( in Martafons ) and ending at the southern tip of Ambon ( in Galala ) .Do Bamboo Gila , a folk game that originated from Maluku . a property is owned Indonesian culture .Maluku has many diverse cultures and dance , no wonder lot of singers , musicians and dancers who come from the Moluccas . Moluccan culture is intimately with the tradition of playing music as well as dance - dancing . Traditional dances among so many typical Maluku , there is a unique 1 One of the traditional dance is a dance called dance Fur Crazy or Crazy Bamboo , a dance that originated from Central Maluku folk games . This dance is so much sought after tourists visiting the Moluccas , so interesting because this dance is Crazy Bamboo assisted by supernatural powers . 

8 . Bay Jailolo Festival

The festival is held for Reviving the glory of Halmahera as the origin of the world to know the spices , and recognizes the natural and cultural riches abound on the island, this year's Festival Bay Jailolo provide cultural attractions Halmahera and Maluku .Organised by the Tourism Office of West Halmahera District , the event aims to introduce and promote the natural splendor , cultural attractions , and other potential attractions of the district . During the celebration , the community will be presented with a variety of unique programs such as Spice Parade , an Expo Spice , Spice Trip, Fishing Competition , Competition Swimming , Rowing Competition , Fun Diving , traditional rituals Sigofi ngolo sea , and Culinary Fiesta barbecue featuring 10 tons of fish . 

9 . Raja Ampat Papua Maritime Festival 

Maritime Festival held in the capital of Raja Ampat Raja Ampat , which is located on the island Waisai Waigeo . The main performances of the nautical festival focused on marine tourism . One of which diving Diving locations are in the top 10 most beautiful dive sites in the World .Raja Ampat in West Papua is keen on keeping its popularity as a marine area in Indonesia by conducting routine maritime festival . And displays a wealth of nature, art and culture .The Maritime Festival held at the Capital Center Waisai , which is located 3 hours drive speedboat from Sorong of Papua . What's interesting about this festival is , they invite the art and culture of the other districts in Papua . In addition Wakatobi is also included as well as in the Maritime Festival .Some details of the festival are Underwater Photo Competition , Paddle Boat Races , underwater orientation , beach sports such as volleyball , etc. , and local cultural attractions . Do the local culture will be displayed by the people of Raja Ampat and participants from other districts .Usually Raja Ampat Maritime Festival is held in mid- year around August , very interesting to go to Raja Ampat at the Festival . Because a lot of dance and culture displayed in this festival . One is an attraction Dance - typical dance of Papua , and are very interesting to me is the number of special food Papua raised here .Lots of magnificent Festival and Cultural Festival held every colossal corners of Indonesia , this festival a fraction of most of the festival which was held in Indonesia .