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Ink streaks history of Ancient China refer to an area of ​​the South Sumatra Lampung or region called South Wind. This shows that Lampung has been there long enough and well known in the world of trading.

Lampung Province is generally flat area with high mountains such as Mount Pesagi, Tanggamas, Seminiung, Sekincau and Raya is an inactive volcano. Bandar Lampung, capital of Lampung, once the two separate cities that Tandjungkarang and Teluk Betung covered by volcanic ash after Mount Krakatau erupted. In selanjutnyanya development, the city has become one city. Lampung Province is geographically located between 3045 'south latitude and 103 050' 105 050 'East Longitude with an area of ​​35,376,50 km. Rainfall in Lampung high enough each month ranged between 227 days. Temperatures ranged from 22,50C 32,80C with humidity ranging between 80% -88%.

Many types of tours that you can in Lampung among some old villages like Sukau, Liwa, Kembahang, Batu Brak, Recognize, Ranau, and Krui Lampung Barat. There is also a Sekura Festival, held in the week after Eid in West Lampung, Festival Krakatau Bandar Lampung, Lampung Bay Festival Stabas in the West, Festival Way Kambas in East Lampung.

ENTRANCE

Domestic flights fly daily from Jakarta. Rajabasa bus terminal is one of the busiest places in Sumatra with a crowded departure current. The journey from Jakarta takes 8 hours, including crossing the Sunda Strait from Merak to Lampung Bakaheuni via ferry. In addition there are three trains operate from Palembang every day.

HISTORY

Lampung historical relics show that formerly was part of the kingdom of Srivijaya until the 11th century. After that, Lampung became part of the Royal Malay. Some relics of megaliths that still exist in Pugungraharjo believed more than 1,000 years old. This indicates that the Lampung influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism. Lampung Banten sultanate ruled from 1500 to 1800 M. Bantam crown prince, Sultan Haji, cede some territory to the Dutch Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa. This includes Lampung as a reward for the Netherlands for help against the Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa.

Lampung with its fertile soil is famous as a producer of black pepper. Black pepper, which inspired the Europeans to dominate the region. Mastery source world means spice dominate world trade and of course territory. No wonder the Sultanate of Banten worried for this area seized another party. VOC claimed control of the territory until the 17th century. Dutch East Indies government could resettle people to Lampung to address the problem of overcrowding in Java.

Lampung heyday as a source of black pepper also inspired the artists creating songs Tanoh Lada. In fact, when the bill becomes Lampung province on March 18, 1964, black pepper into one part of the region emblem. However, unfortunately this time the glory has faded.

CULINARY

Influenced by the neighboring provinces, Lampung people like different kinds of food. Especially the spicy food of West Sumatra and you find everywhere. The food is typical Palembang are also available in every corner of the city such as pempek Lampung, Palembang tekwan and other specialties. In addition, Lampung is also famous for its banana chips that you can take home as a souvenir.

SOCIETY AND CULTURE

Lampung has become a melting pot of people from various tribes in Indonesia who resettled since the colonial period. Even many Javanese Lampung people who have never set foot on the island of Java.
If you pay a visit to Lampung, do not be amazed at the number of indigenous Lampung less than other immigrant tribes. This is because the transmigration of a large number of people from the island of Java.
Lampung has become a melting pot of people from various tribes in Indonesia who resettled since the colonial period. Even many Javanese Lampung people who have never set foot on the island of Java.
If you pay a visit to Lampung, do not be amazed at the number of indigenous Lampung less than other immigrant tribes. This is because the transmigration of a large number of people from the island of Java.

There are different types of dances typical of Lampung. One type is the famous dance worship dance is also called sigeh penguten and Dance rolling. Ritual dances are usually held by the public worship of Lampung as dances welcoming guests and often carried out in public wedding ceremonies Lampung.

Tourist Agency

Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 2 Bandar Lampung
Tel. (62-721) 26430
Fax. (62-721) 266184
website: www.lampungprov.go.id
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