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Seven countries participate in the Tomohon International Flower Festival 2015

Seven countries namely the Philippines, India, New Zealand, the United States, France, Poland and Indonesia are confirmed to take part in the International Flower Festival that is scheduled to take place in the  Flower City of Tomohon  on the slopes of Mt. Lokon, some 22 km from the capital city of  Manado ,  North Sulawesi . To be held from 8-12 August 2015, highlight of which is the Flowers parade, some 37 floats will roll along the main streets of Tomohon carrying an array of displays in flowers, watched by cheering crowds. Next to international participants are floats from companies, state enterprises, regencies across Indonesia and more. Prior to the parade a number of exciting and participative activities are being held in town, as follows:   The  Flower Queen National Pageant, : 7 – 11 August 2015 A Tourism, Investment, Trade, and Floriculture Seminar : 8 – 12 August 2015 Indonesian Cultural Performances: 8 – 12 August 2015 10K run around the Tomoh

Bandung Culinary Guide

Overview Many people visit Bandung, the capital of West Java province, to pamper their taste buds. You'll be amazed with what Bandung has to offer. From various food sold on street vendors to haute cuisine, every visitor will be able to find something to their liking here, in Bandung. Sundanese (the people living in West Java are called Sundanese) has tempting refreshments. Sundanese food tends to be bland yet tasty unless you add sambal dadak (chili and other ingredients grinded together) to your food. If you're looking for more spicy taste, just add this sambal dadak with nasi timbel (steamed rice formed into a roll inside a banana leaf) and other specialties. This mouthwatering treat is too good to be missed! Usually sour vegetables soup (sayur asam) is accompanied by nasi timbel. Sundanese people eat vegetables a lot. Sometimes they even eat raw vegetables (called lalap or lalapan) like cucumbers, tomatoes, coriander leaves, eggplants, cabbages, lettuces, and so on. La

The Surreal Madakaripura Waterfall, vestige of the great Majapahit Kingdom

Overview Leaving misty  Mount Bromo   behind and descending into the Probolinggo Regency, one will find a spectacular sight secluded within the   Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park : this is the enchanting   Madakaripura Waterfall . Believed to be the final meditation place of military Commander-in-Chief, Gajah Mada, of the great Javanese kingdom of Majapahit in East Java, the towering waterfall is fondly dubbed the eternal waterfall, since its waters never cease to pour down an endless rain of blessings on those fortunate enough to walk underneath it. Located not too far from Mount Bromo near the village of Sapih, in the Lombang district, Madakaripura Waterfall is about three hours’ drive from the capital of East Java, Surabaya. The spectacular waterfall lies hidden at the end of a deep valley in the foothills of the Tengger mountain range. To reach this, visitors must trek about 20 minutes crossing rivers and a rocky path, set amongst beautiful sceneries along the way, before re