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Ring Anye, Kerinci Ancestors Currency

Cultural and cultural researcher Kerinci Zakari said Iskandar ancestors Kerinci people are familiar with the system of payment or medium of exchange of goods before the invention of money. Ring is anye. "Our ancestors Kerinci society already one step ahead of the system of 'barter'," said Iskandar in Kerinci, Monday (30 / 5). It became another interesting note for the historical development of civilization Kerinci, remember in those days people in other areas are still using the system of "barter" or exchange of goods. However, researchers do not know for sure in the use of the ring. "But definitely, non-cash payment instruments are used since the Kerinci people familiar with the capability to process metals," said Iskandar. During Dutch colonial rule until the early days of independence, the ring is still used anye citizens as a means of payment among the local community. This new payment instruments disappeared in the 1970s, replace

Beauty of Tambora in the Morning

The journey to Mount Tambora, not a conversation until we were about to cross to the island of Sumbawa. Get the news from a friend, they were using an expedition to Mount Tambora 2 cars. Whether out of curiosity or simply whim, the two men who drove the car I was intrigued to follow the group, while viewing the field in route to Mount Tambora. Apparently they both have never been to Mount Tambora. And as the two offroader who are adventurous, an invitation to try out this new route is unlikely to be rejected. Decades passed, yet to remove the awesomeness Tambora eruption in 1815. The stones were scattered large to small, visible along the meadow on our way to Tambora. Built as a car shock strong enough due to begin bumpy road, indicating we have gone far enough from the last town before the turn toward the northbound lane to Mount Tambora. The longer the little house we passed, until finally only the views of the sea on the left and the expanse of savannah on the right road. As has bec

Meru Betiri Save "Treasure"

From the wealth of flora and fauna, Meru Betiri bring stories of prosperity over the centuries. Piece of forest in the southern part of Java is prosperous man of wealth of medicinal plants, plantation, to its role in global carbon trading. "Treasure trove" Betiri Meru National Park (national park) located in Jember, East Java, had been seen since the beginning of our trace-Sukamade Sarongan track with 4WD car late March. Tree kluwak, ketapan, tamarind, and other trees combined with the arm span of shrubs and winding journey adorned java rattan for two hours. Occasionally long-tailed monkey hordes seen swinging in the trees looking for food in trees Cermai. In addition to monkeys, this area also became the habitat of endangered animals. Turtle is a unique wildlife Meru Betiri. Endangered turtles like the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) ditangkarkan Sukamade Co

Return the skull Five U.S. Dayak Tribe

The United States government dismantle human smuggling of five carved skull believed to belong to the Dayak tribe in Kalimantan and derived from the 18th century and 19th. The skull had been submitted to the Government of Indonesia. The skulls on Monday (5/16/2011) submitted by the U.S. Government to the Indonesian Government in a ceremony at the Consulate General in New York. Signatories submission made by the Deputy Special Agent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)-Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) in New York Mona B. Forman, representing the U.S. Government, and the Acting Consul General in New York Zahermann Muabezi, representing the Government of Indonesia. Efforts smuggling five archaeological objects Dayak tribe's foiled after the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to follow up their suspicions of a package that they check at the post office in Newark, New Jersey, August 2010. The package includes Bali, Indonesia, as the sender address. A statem

Held Ready, "Festival Malang Back"

Annual Programme city government (municipal government) in Malang, East Java, which was named Festival of Malang Back (FMK), on 19-22 May 2011 is ready to be held. The festival is using funds from the budget 2011, Malang, worth Rp 650 million. According to the Chairman of the Committee, Dwi Cahyono, the festival will present the atmosphere of the period between the years 900-1947 with protrusion of the era of the kingdom in Malang, such Royal Kanjuruhan and Singosari. "For this year, the committee will present a fort in 1767. That's a lot of cost. As a fortress it cost hundreds of millions," he said. The festival is popularly called Malang Old Days, which this year takes the theme of "Discovering Heritage" will be held along Jalan Ijen, Malang. "When referring to last year's visitors, visitor nights reached 35 thousand," he said. "The sale is worth fort. And all visitors are required to dress a la tempo doeloe. For those who do not dress the c

Tips Towards Wakatobi

Enchantment under the sea Wakatobi indeed one of the best in the world. Location of Wakatobi which enter in the Coral Triangle World makes this place a paradise for divers. How not, Wakatobi has 750 of the 850 species of coral, various species of coral and sea creatures that have been hard to find in other areas. Realizing a dream to enjoy all the beauty of Wakatobi are now not difficult. Transportation to Wakatobi, SE Sulawesi, available every day. Meanwhile, in Wangi-scented, the capital area, has been available public transportation, taxis and motorcycle taxis. The total cost was not too expensive, only with 7 million for vacation for 3 days 2 nights. You can get ready to go backpacking. To go to the area, you can choose to use a ship or aircraft. Using ships are cheaper, but time consuming, from Makassar to Wakatobi alone took more than 10 hours. So, put on planes is a more appropriate choice might make the trip even if you do not like a backpacker. Currently, flights to Wangi-scen

Explore Beach Terbaya

Kota Agung (Great City) is the capital city Tanggamus District, Lampung, Indonesia. This small town is an old town situated at the foot of Mount Tanggamus and on the edge of the northern Gulf of Watermelon. With travel time approximately 3 hours travel by bus air conditioner of Pesawaran District, Lampung, you can stop at the famous Beach Terbaya with clean beaches and scenery soothing eye. Terbaya Beach is one of the famous tourist attraction in addition to Gisting and Regions Batu Keramat, and Waterfall Way Lalaan as Dutch colonial heritage. Tourism Terbaya Beach located on the left side road near the city center 3 kilometers and from the direction of the Great City of Bandar Lampung is-nautical attractions visited by tourists during the busy holiday and end-week. The position of the highway and the entrance location at an altitude of about 25 m asl (above sea level). This situation allows visitors to enjoy the extensive views towards the Gulf of Watermelon and sandy beaches that spa

Bukittinggi, Home of the Brave

"Minang men were willing to buy expensive dogs to hunt pigs and then thrown away," says Faisal, youth Minang, my friend for a drive in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra. We're talking about hog hunting tradition is amazing. Once the pigs were hunted as fond of damaging plants in gardens or fields. This hunting tradition now grown to become a prestigious sporting events. Sunday morning a group of men would gather, complete with hunting dogs are trained, and then go pig hunting forest. Since Minang people do not eat pork, usually the pigs that died will be left alone in the forest. Later there are traders of Nias pig which often involved hunting or buying their game results. Of the activities that need to be, hunt pigs became a hobby, even a hereditary tradition. Faisal had come to hunt pigs since childhood. Faisal little pleased by car and roads into the forest. Since childhood he willingly told this and that as long as it can go up the pick up and walk through the forest to hunt

Reveals the beauty of Karangasem

Karangasem regency in the eastern island of Bali. Apparently after I was browsing (before I decided to visited this place) there are lots of places - where tourism is no less beautiful than the place of tourism in the area of ​​Kuta, Denpasar, Ubud. But for me, every region must have characteristics that differ from each region, as well as Karangasem. In this district there are some places that I will tell you that Soekada Taman Ujung (Water Palace), Tirtagangga Park, and Village Tenganan Pengrisingan. I decided to rent a car to reach Karangasem, due to distance and takes approximately 2-3 hours from the city of Denpasar. I rented Karimun Estillo, other than I just go out and also this car is extremely fuel efficient. So I think this is the car that fit to accompany us deepen Karangasem. I depart from Denpasar at 11.00 pm and arrive in Karangasem Kabubaten approximately at 13.00. Previously I had lunch at Sanur Beach, Sanur Beach one because of the direct route to the Karangasem regenc

The Dancing Plate

Dancing Plates (Minangkabau: Dance Piriang) is an art of dance that originated from the Minangkabau of West Sumatra. He is one of the art of dance is still diamalkan Minangkabau population Negeri Sembilan Minangkabau descent. This dance is a movement that resembles the movement of farmers during planting, harvest and so create employment. This dance also symbolizes joy and gratitude with the results of their crops. This dance is a jig with the dancers holding the plate on the soles of their hands, accompanied with songs played by talempong and saluang. Sometimes, the dishes will dilontar into the air or even dihempas to the ground and stand on these dancers. To add the elements of aesthetics, magic and surprises in this dance, male and female dancers will trample broken plates without fear nor wound. The audience will certainly feel terrified when the broken glass and sharp trampled while dancing.