The Java Jazz Festival 2014

 

A decade of  fantastic Jazz!   The world’s biggest jazz festival:  the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival,  - more popularly known as Java Jazz Festival, -  will highlight the capital city Jakarta with the grandest celebration of music from 28th February to 2nd March 2014,  to be held at the Jakarta International Exhibition Center, Kemayoran.


A milestone in the history of grand scale international music festivals in Indonesia, the Java Jazz Festival 2014 will not only bring a multitude of the world’s most renowned musicians to Jakarta  but also a different ambience to the show. A thick nuance of Latin jazz fused with modern jazz grooves is what will indulge jazz enthusiasts and music lovers in the three days fiesta. The festival will also feature special Wayang, Batik, and other traditional Javanese art designs to celebrate the 10th Java Jazz Festival.


Among the names confirmed appearing are: India Arie, Jamie Cullum, Natalie Cole, Tania Maria Incognito, Ivan Lins, Snarky Puppy, Dave Koz, Roy Ayers, Sadao Watanabe, Earth Wind and Fire Experience, Magnus Lindgren, Allen Stone, Norman Brown, Nils Petter Molvaer, Lonnie Liston Smith, Jonathan Butler, Gerald Albright, James Taylor Quartet, Soren Bebe, Mindi Abair,Robert Glasper Experiment, Timo Lassy, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Jeff Lorber, Cristina Morrison, and over 1,000 Indonesian musicians.


Paul Dankmeyer, Program Director of Java Festival Production, said in the official press release that the line up is still expanding with more international artists confirming their attendance in due course. Java Jazz Festival 2014 has also gained support from embassies from the Scandinavian countries including from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, as well as from  Australia and Brazil.


Reverberating the hype of the show and spreading the “virus” the Java Jazz 2014,  Java Jazz on the Move programs will also be held in several cities in Indonesia starting January.


Java Jazz Festival was first staged in 2005 with 11 performance stages. Over time, the show grew to such magnitude so that eventually in 2010 it was acknowledged by the Indonesian Museum of Records as the biggest Jazz Festival in the world with 19 performance stages featuring 232 shows by a total of over 1,500 musicians. In 2013, the show also recorded the highest number of audience attendance with 107,372 Java Jazz goers.


Carrying the spirit of “Bringing the World to Indonesia” from its first edition, the Java Jazz festival series has not only played a significant part in Jazz music, but also contributed to the tourism promotion of the country. Through the event, international musicians and audiences came to witness of the beauty of Wonderful Indonesia. Worldwide publications of the show through various media have also put Indonesia in the spotlight of the world. To show its magnitude in  2013, Youtube ranked the Java Jazz Festival  as the 4th biggest live event streaming hit broadcast.


So, mark your calendar! You definitely do not want to miss this special musical fiesta milestone!


More information available at: http://www.javajazzfestival.com

Bintan Island

Bintan Island with names Tanjungpinang city , the capital of Riau Islands province ( Riau ) . Kepri listed as a contributor of tourist destinations in Indonesia No. 3 . More than 96 % of the Riau Islands is the ocean . It makes Kepri prioritize maritime sector as a superior tourist package .

TO BINTAN : 
1 ) Flights to Tanjungpinang ( Bintan ) :You can go to Bintan by plane , there are 2 pernerbangan of Jakarta , the Lion and Sriwijaya .

2 ) crossing to BintanThere are several ports that you can use to get to Bintan , namely :* Jakarta ( Tanjung Priok )You can use Pelni ship from Jakarta to Tanjung Priok Port Kijang Bintan .* BatamFrom Telaga harbor Punggur ( Batam ) to the port of Sri Bintan Pura ( Tanjungpinang )* SingaporeFrom Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal heading to Sri Bintan Pura port ( Tanjungpinang ) and Bandar Bentan Telani . 


TOUR PLACE 
1 ) Beach

Personality has a long coastline and gentle with warm , white sand . This beach has been a favorite arena BGI lovers of water sports , such as : Kite Surfing , Banana boat , snorkeling , diving etc. . if not tired / exhausted , sunbathing or a leisurely walk along the beach are activities that are not less fun .

2 ) Mangrove Tour 

Traveled down mangroves gives sensation , here you can find snakes , lizards and various other flora horse's bit . And at night you can see the fireflies that bertebangan like a Christmas tree that the flickering .

3 ) Golf 

Bintan golf course located between the white sandy beaches and crystal clear turquoise water . This place serves the beautiful natural scenery include a mix of tropical forests and coconut clusters .

4 ) Penyengat Island 

Penyengat Island is one of the attractions in the Riau Islands . One could object that we are tough Great Mosque Sultan Riau, which is made from egg whites , the tombs of the kings ,AND MANY OTHER TRAVEL IS NOT FINISHED discussed ..if want to knows , we gladly will answer all 

Culinary 
The most famous culinary seafood , which fresh food and cheap.Let's let the traveler please jalan2 at this Bintan Island Bali dg ga lost .In addition to the streets of Bintan Island you also might as well cross into Singapore or Malaysia .

Tourism in Bangka Belitung

Tourist attractions in Indonesia is very well known one is Bangka Belitung . Bangka Belitung is famous for its beautiful beaches because of geography of the Pacific Islands are islands surrounded by beaches - beaches . In Bangka Belitung are not only beautiful beaches nature but also a variety of foods typically is a combination of Chinese food - Malay - Indonesian . You will not regret visiting this place .



 

1. Tourist Places in Bangka 
There are many beaches in the fart that becomes preferred tourist place with very beautiful scenery . Here are some of the famous beaches of data in the fart that you must visit :

Parai Beach 
Parai is the most famous beaches in Bangka , among international often called Parai Beach Resort , this beach has good governance , here there are hotels, inns , restaurants and other needs . Many tourists to spend New Year's Eve at the Beach.

Pasir Padi Beach 
Rice sand beach is one of the tourist attractions in Bangka are precisely located in Louth, in the blanket by the beach sand is very broad.

Matras Beach 
Beach mat has the feel of a very high natural beach , this beach has white sand that is very charming and sea water are still very natural.

Batu Bedaun Beach 
This beach is very unique , stone beach named bedaun because it has plants growing on a rock in the middle of the beach . From myth locals , trees growing on the stone has a long history , some say that it is a figure that is condemned and nothing else other opinion .

Tanjung Pesona Beach 
Tanjung Pesona Beach is one of the beaches are quite popular as a tourist spot in the Pacific Islands , as well as parai beach , where the beach has been well managed . Various facilities have been provided with good .

Teluk Uber Beach 
Teluk Uber Beach is one beach that is not very well known among tourists , but the beauty of the beach is worth to visit .

Rebo beach 
Rebo beach is a beach that is not currently developed again , tin dredging is done to make this beach is gone keasriannya . The beach that was once well respected in the Pacific , Sungailiat become less attractive in the visit , but still feels the beauty of this beach . The beach is located not far different from the coastal headlands charm .

The beach is suitable as tourist spots in the most favorite fart and so many people visit local or national tourists . The beauty of the islands are surrounded by the ocean makes fart islands became one of the most beautiful island in Indonesia .


2. Tourism in Belitung 
Many are confused , Bangka Belitung different from the well ? yes true , Bangka and Belitung is different islands only be made in one province . If the crossing of Bangka Belitung ferry takes about 4 hours , and vice versa . Tourist attractions in the Pacific was not much different than in the Pacific , many dominated by the beautiful coastal beaches .

Galangal beach 
Galangal beach is one of the white sandy beaches and crystal clear sea . There are some small granite islands around it which can be reached by swimming or walking through ocean water depths of less than 1.5 meters . It is interesting to visit.

Punai Beach 
Punai beach has a very natural feel natural because it has not been much in touch of human hands . White sandy beaches and also there is a bit of granite stone . On the beach is also a fishing port , where we can enjoy fresh fish directly from the fishermen . Way there taken approximately 1.5 hours from Tanjung Pandan .

The Beach in Bangka Island

Who does not know Belitung province after being appointed by one of Indonesian films are successful , more famous Belitung . Belitung previously only seen as unattractive tin fields . But who would have thought , this province also keeps the charm of tourism that has incredible natural charm .  

Especially the beach is charm , beaches with coral and exotic white sand and crystal clear sea water yng residing in the province 's capital in Tanjung Pandan .But this time I would discuss his brother namely Bangka Island .One of the famous beach is the beach leafy sense of the word in Indonesian is leafy beach . This beach has a typical grain of white sand and wind disekitarnnya Fir tree . IN call leafy beach because there is a large pile of rocks overgrown with some leafy trees .  

The beach is located just 135 miles of south Pangkalpinang , capital city of Bangka Belitung province .The beach next to the leafy Parai Beach mackerel are located in a small bay area rock berapit Matras . Parai Beach mackerel also mempunyi beautiful white sand with crystal clear water that is still . This region also has provided various facilities for the peloncang .There are also beaches that are close to Pangkalpinang Penyusuk beach with a distance of about 30 km to the north of Pangkalpinang .  

This beach has a fairly long coastline to 3 miles . The Sand white as well , crystal clear blue sea water coupled with swaying coconut palms make this beach paradise beach dubbed by locals.In addition to the above beaches are still plenty of beaches that are still hidden and unspoiled people . Bangka Belitung also has other tourism charm . Such as museums and a number of interesting places to visit . 

The only Tin Museum which is located in Pangkalpinang and Dutch cemetery .A little far from the city , there is a stone Linga and Yoni which is approximately 50 miles from Pangkalpinang is known as the Limestone site . In addition there is a lighthouse in northern Cape abnormality Bangka very exotic . Peak mencusuar built from the ground in 1862 offers a view of the entire region Muntok Beach .Bangka Belitung is one of the attractive tourist destination to visit . 

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Bangka, Sumatra Beach Heart Island

It should be noted! Not only Bangka tin. One of the young province in Sumatra cluster is also filled with tourist charm that could make eyes unblinking. Sand beach with coral and white nan, a very beautiful beach is a common sight on the island of Bangka.

One is the famous Leaf Beach - some people pronounce the Bedaun Beach. This beach has white sand granules characteristic of the Pine Tree Wind in the vicinity. This beach is called Pantai Leaf because in the middle beach, there are a large pile of rocks overgrown with some leafy trees. The beach is located 135 km leafy south Pangkalpinang. 

Too far from Pangkalpinang? Closer, there Penyusuk Beach. The distance is about 30 km to the north of Pangkalpinang. Penyusuk beach has a long coastline, up to 3 km. Broad white sand and palm trees with interspersed. So beautiful, so locals often refer to it as paradise beach. 

The beach is a tourist attraction that dominates in Bangka and Belitung. There are at least two dozen beaches frequented by the local public. However, if you are a history enthusiast, Bangka also presents a number of interesting places. As a region, since the Dutch, will be famous Tin, Tin Museum in Pangkalpinang there. There is also a Dutch cemetery. 

Slightly out of town, 50 km from Pangkalinang, in the village of Limestone City District of West Mendo, no stone Linga and Yoni are often referred to as the Limestone City Site. To the north of Bangka, which is quite challenging and exotic Tanjung Kelian is Lighthouse. This lighthouse was built in 1862. Of peak visible throughout Muntok Coast region. 

Still in around Muntok, do not forget, the father proclaimed Indonesia has ever lived in exile in Muntok. When aggression Netherlands II in 1948, he was exiled in the House Menumbing Muntok. Cars that had been used by Soekarno to date can still be seen there. 

Budget and planning  

To go to Bangka Bangka Island is not difficult and includes easy for beginners or Tourist Travelers who want to enjoy the beauty of the island of Bangka, here are many flights from Jakarta that led to Louth. Ticket prices are too low season and high season Rp 400,000 to Rp 1,000,000 can be. Avoid travel frequently during the new year china. Because it is most of the population is ethnic Chinese Bangka Island, and they usually go home during the celebration of China's big celebration. 

For his hotel accommodation options were also diverse, there Parai Resort for couples who want to enjoy the honeymoon. Or with a limited budget and a lot of cheap hotel accommodation located PANGKALPINANG center of the city. 

For public transportation here is relatively difficult, it is advisable to rent a motorcycle or a car if it has not been here. Because the weather is so hot Bangka Island and also travels quite a distance away, so it is advisable to rent a car here. 

Because most of the Holidays in the City are Bangka Beach, casual clothing that is easy to absorb sweat so advised. Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat. Casual sandals can also be used here. In addition, many seafood restaurants available here, the price is quite expensive when compared to Jakarta. Because they are the best seafood production exported to Singapore and neighboring countries, other food alternatives when there are many evening meals pecel Java like catfish, fried rice. Pempek could eat his lunch, the brain and the brain is a lot of rice fields contained herein.

How to get there
You could say Bangka Island is a paradise of backpackers and tourists, there are several ways to get to the island of Bangka either by Sea or Air. Here's an alternative budget that you can choose according to your budget keinganan and ability. 

1. Ship by sea could ride K.M. Bukit Raya / K.M. Tanjung Priok Sirimau price range - Belinyu Rp. 200.000, - s / d Rp. 250.000, -. With a travel time of 10 to 12 hours depending on the weather. 

2. Planes fly through the air using the existing schedule every day of Jakarta (Soekarno Hatta) to Pangkalpinang (Depati Amir Airport). Price Range aircraft ranging from Rp. 250.000, - s / d Rp. 1.000.000, -. Depending season high season, a new year china and school holidays. The aircraft flown include Lion-Air, Batavia Air, Sriwijaya-Air, Garuda Indonesia and Merpati. If you are lucky you may just get a promo price of below Rp. 350.000, - 1 hour travel time. 

3.Naik ferry boat from Tanjung Priok Port to Port Pangkalbalam. Without bringing the vehicle, the price range starts from Rp. 180.000, - s / d Rp. 220.000, -. Naek ferry boat to carry the motor around Rp. 500,000,'s. Naek ferry boats to bring the car around Rp. 1,500,000's. It takes about 27 hours. 

4.alternative ship is waiting for the goods to be left to Bangka Island at the port or port of Sunda Kelapa. For the price there is no problem you can certainly be nego directly with the captain of the ship. This one is guaranteed to be cheaper than others, but it should be kept in mind the safety of goods and travel time if using this transport.

Mountain In Indonesia Which Had Made H​eadlines The World

Besides we know Indonesia is famous as a country that has thousands of Indonesian islands are also known as mountain state that there are many , there was also news of a mountain in Indonesia which had made ​​headlines the world , here is his review : 

1. Mount Sinabung - Karo of North Sumatra :In 2013 , Mount Sinabung back to surprise the world . Many times , Sinabung erupted and caused ash falls .One of the massive eruption of Sinabung occurred on 25 November 2013 . Within 2 hours , Sinabung erupting three times the height of a puff of smoke up to 2 kilometers . Meanwhile , ash occurs to a radius of 7 km .Sinabung activity this year got the attention of the world , reported by various international media . Sinabung is said to " wake up " after sleeping for hundreds of years .Previously , Sinabung mountain categorized as type B , the mountain does not have the characteristics of magmatic eruption . Mountains are also classified in this type include Merbabu , neighboring mountain Merapi .Because of the massive eruption of 2010 , Mount Sinabung then categorized as type A , has a history of eruptions in at least the last 1,600 years .Status Sinabung continues to be adjusted since the eruption in September 2013 . On September 15 , the eruption of Sinabung raised from Alert to Standby .Had lowered back into Alert on September 29 , in late November declared Beware Sinabung status . 

2. Mount Merapi - Yogyakarta :Merapi also gave a surprise on 18 November 2013 due to the eruption freatiknya belching smoke to a height of 2,000 meters .Phreatic eruption is said to be a new phenomenon for Merapi . History records that this new phenomenon phreatic eruption occurred since the eruption of one of the most active volcano in the world in 2010 .Head of Research and Development of Geological Disaster Technology ( BPPTKG ) , Subandriyo , said that the phreatic eruption associated high gas content .Explosive eruption in 2010 out of the ordinary Merapi could occur due to high gas content . After the eruption , the possibility is high that the gas content raises freaktik eruption . 

3. Mount SAMALAS _ NTB :There was no activity Samalas this year because the mountain is already " collapsed " . Now , there is a child , the Mount Barujari .Samalas gave a surprise because the results of the research team of Indonesian and foreign volcanologists declared that the mountain is located in the complex of Mount Rinjani , Lombok , is believed to have erupted explosively in 1257 .The team examined the traces of spice volcanic volcano located in the northern polar ice sheet to confirm Samalas massive eruption .From the results of the study , revealed that the eruption Samalas responsible for starvation and mass mortality events in Europe a year after the eruption . The discovery of thousands of human skeletons in London in 1258 certainly comes from the possibility is closely related to the global impact of the eruption of Mount Samalas in 1257 .Posts in Babad Lombok describe the awesomeness Samalas eruption . However , the eruption actually much more powerful than what is described in the text.Merapi eruption in 2010 into the scale 4 . Meanwhile , hundreds of years ago Samalas eruption reached 7 scale , power 1,000 times greater than the eruption of Merapi .If Samalas eruption occurred today , incalculable losses . Merapi eruption alone makes 1,000 people to evacuate . When Samalas erupted again , all flights lame , does not operate

Sade Village Lombok Tourism Exotic

     If a visit to the island of Lombok , had - a time to stop at Sade village located in the central part of Lombok . The village tourist destination offering a unique experience for tourists with a direct view of everyday life that inhabit the ethnic Sasak Island . Village location is also not too far from BIL ( Lombok International Airport ) You Only takes 20-30 minutes to reach the village and feel the pulse of the ethnic Sasak there .  

      For the visitors who intend to travel to the coast and beaches Mandalika around you will pass through the village of Sade . Visitors will feel the interest is so deep on the passing of Sade village on the way to the beach .Sade village attacked by every visitor to the atmosphere when set foot there . Sade village was very clean and neat. That is the first impression visitors. After filling the guest book and to contribute seiklasnya weeks to care village , visitors can wander . 

     Bejajar thread songket neat and various souvenirs typical of Lombok island residents are offered in every home in the village Yag Sade . Visitors can choose accessories such as necklaces , bracelets or jewelry container as a by - by . Some patterns that often adorn the accessories such as lizard , which is a symbol of good luck according to locals . Sade village has an area of ​​approximately 6 hectares and is inhabited by 152 families . There were only 152 houses in the village of Sade and local governments together with indigenous stakeholders village does retain the authenticity of local customs . According to customs regulations , citizens should not be setting up another new custom homes in the village . Most of the villagers livelihood as farmers , craftsmen and craftsmen woven Songket cindramata .In addition to the woven fabric in traditional working on , yarn to weave itself also prepared by the Sasak tribe in cordage .  Once completed , the thread started in weaving ikat making it with a variety of patterns and shades . After the visitors content to see the process of making woven Ikat fabric , weaving songket cloth and yarn spinning process that was done by locals , visitors can continue the trip around the village . Usually the village tour guides offer visitors to stop by and look into one of the houses in the village . Having given the homeowners permission . Visitors enter through the front door like a door that size is not the usual . The high is almost as high as an adult even lower. And should bow upon entering the entrance so as not to hit the head . 

     An Exotic Sade village house is the doorway there is only one, Just in the front only. Customary home so simple . The house size is 7x 5 m is divided into two rooms , namely Bale inside and out . Is bale or bale outside the area to receive guests and beds for men . Although in use as a living room should not think if there is a sofa or a chair that is also a bed and wardrobe items else.And area located behind the outside and the area contacted by the stairs . To reach the entrance area of ​​the larger-than- mini at the entrance to compare the size of the custom house , visitors will climb three stairs . And the number of steps it was not in vain and has its own meaning .

Gili Nanggu, The Paradise island in Lombok

Everyone who visits will definitely Lombok to Gili , are two famous Gili Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno . For those who are tired of the dyke kekedua other Gili turns out there are still very quiet and includes private . Not much activity except for the tourists who play on the beach . Yes this is Gili Gili Nanggu , a small island that provides beauty and the beach is not less beautiful surrounding dyke dyke disbandingkan others .

Lombok Island also has a fascinating maritime natural splendor . Senggigi beach and small islands or dyke which are scattered around the island is a stunning save charm .In addition to the region Gili Trawangan , Gili Meno , Gili Air which has a worldwide reputation , in the area of ​​West Lombok dyke there are also others that can be visited , namely Gili Nanggu .

Gili Lombok Strait Nanggu located in or on the west coast of Lombok Island . Administratively , the island is located in the District of Senggigi , West Lombok .To reach Gili Nanggu quite easy . From Mataram , tourists can go to Sheet Harbour which is about 27 km , with the vehicle , and subsequent use of a boat or speedboat for 35 to 45 minutes . Or , get through another route , ie through Tawun , in Senggigi within 47 miles , with a vehicle and then using a speedboat for 15 minutes . Senggigi is also accessible directly from Lombok International Airport ( BIL ) with a travel time of between 45 minutes to an hour.

Just like in Gili Trawangan , Gili Nanggu there is a stretch of beautiful beaches with white sand and blue sea . Serene natural atmosphere , make this island a good choice for couples who want to honeymoon . Sunset is the most beautiful moment in the island area of ​​approximately 8 hectares .

For those who want to linger or want solitude in Gili Nanggu need not have worried . Therefore , in this island has modern accommodation facilities available . Besides having a diverse choice of accommodation , the resort is also equipped with various facilities , ranging from watersports rides , jogging track , diving or snorkeling equipment that can be used by all travelers

Gili Nanggu is Lombok's beautiful portrait, and one of the masterpieces of the Creator is in the archipelago. Therefore, all these gifts should always be preserved in order to be useful and can be enjoyed by future generations.

10 Most Popular Travel Places in Indonesia

1 . Mount Rinjani , Lombok

This is the first place we discuss

Rinjani has panaroma is arguably the best among the mountains in Indonesia . Each year ( June-August ) visited by many nature lovers from local residents , students and nature lovers from around the world . Temperatures average about 20 ° C ; lowest 12 ° C. Strong winds are common at peak in August . In July , the wind was still quite weak and the weather is sunny enough , so that the ascent to the summit can be done anytime .

2 . Komodo Island , East Nusa Tenggara

Wah . Who does not know Komodo Island ..

Komodo National Park ( Komodo TN. ) is an area that consists of several islands with sea water . These islands are the habitat of the Komodo dragon ( Varanus komodoensis ) is an ancient reptile the only one left on earth . Unique natural conditions , there is a vast savanna with trees lontarnya ( Borassus flabellifer ) .

3 . Raja Ampat Islands , West Papua

Raja Ampat Islands is an archipelago located in the western province of Papua New Guinea in the West , precisely at the head of birds of Papua . The archipelago is the purpose of divers who are interested in the beauty of the underwater scenery .

4 . crater of Ijen , East Java

Kawah Ijen volcano is one tourist attraction in Indonesia . Ijen is a famous tourist attraction , which has been known by the domestic and foreign tourists for its natural beauty and marine .

5 . Carstensz Pyramid , Papua

Indonesia should be proud with the uniqueness and richness of nature and tradition masayarakatnya . This time , Carstensz Pyramid or what could be called a glorious peak , also in Papua . Carstensz 's peak is the highest peak in Australia and Oceania .

6 . Mount Anak Krakatau , West Java

Krakatau is a volcanic archipelago that are still active and located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra . This name ever pinned on a volcanic peak there were , because of the eruption on 26-27 August 1883 , then vanished . Very powerful eruptions and the resulting tsunami killed about 36,000 people .

7 . Mount Bromo , East Java

Mount Bromo is a volcano is still active and most famous as a tourist attraction in East Java . As a tourist attraction , Mount Bromo become attractive because of its status as the volcano is still active

8 . Mount Flores, East Nusa Tenggara

Kelimutu is a volcano located on the island of Flores , NTT Province , Indonesia . The exact location of this mountain village Pemo District Kelimutu , Ende . This mountain has three crater lakes on top . The lake is known as the Lake of Three Colors because it has three different colors , namely red , blue , and white . Even so , the colors are always changing over time .

9 . Bunaken Marine Park , North Sulawesi

Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive ( dive spot ) with varying depths up to 1344 meters . Of the 20 point dive , dive 12 points of which are located around Bunaken Island . Twelve point dive is the most frequently visited by divers and lovers of the beauty of the underwater scenery .

10 . Lake Toba , North Sumatra

Lake Toba is a volcanic lake with a length of 100 kilometers and 30 kilometers wide ( the largest volcanic lake in the world ) . In the middle of this lake there is a volcanic island called Samosir Island . Lake Toba has long become an important tourist destination in North Sumatra in addition to Bukit Lawang and Nias , attract domestic and foreign tourists .

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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 .