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Tana Toraja is safely protected beyond the lofty mountains and rugged granite cliffs of the central highlands of the island of Sulawesi and the home of the Toraja people. 'Discovered' and opened to the world from their long isolation only since the beginning of the last century, the Toraja today still adhere to their age-old beliefs, rituals and traditions, although many of her people are modernized or have embraced Christianity. The nobility of Toraja are believed to be descendents of heavenly beings who came down by a heavenly stairway to live here on earth in this beautiful landscape. To keep up the energy of the land and its people, the Toraja people believe that these must be sustained through rituals that celebrate both life and death, which are attached to the agricultural seasons. Tourists to Toraja, therefore, are either attracted by its unique culture and rituals, most of which are mostly centered around graves and death ceremonies. While others prefer to avo...

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, ...

Aceh is one of the areas of the archipelago which is a multiethnic society characterized by Islam. In this area there are eight sub-ethnic namely Aceh, Alas, Aneuk jame, Gayo, Kluet, Simeulu, Singkil, and Tamiang. Eighth sub ethnic groups have a history of the origins and culture are very different between one sub-ethnic with other ethnic sub thus enriching the cultural diversity in Aceh. Aceh residents often mentioned are the descendants of various people, and nation. As well as ACEH word often associated with the extension of the Arabic, Chinese, European, Indian where it is physically demonstrate the characteristics of those Arab, India, Europe and China. Aceh is a special area in Indonesia which is located at the northern tip of Sumatra Island. Full name of Aceh Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. The province has a total area of ​​57365.57 km2 (2.88% of Indonesia) in position 2 6 95 98 North latitude and eastern longitude, with the highest peak at 4446 m above sea level. North side...

Bengkulu will remind you at Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles who was appointed by the United Kingdom to become the Governor of Bengkulu in 1818. He arrived in Bengkulu month of March 1818 was accompanied by his wife, Lady Sophia Raffles and a traditional leader Rana Dipura Raden Java. When Raffles arrived in Bengkulu he found Bengkulu devastated by the earthquake, therefore Bengkulu city is called the Land of the Dead. But after that, Raffles, together with the people of Bengkulu build and revive the city of Bengkulu of debris Land of the Dead. So it is not surprising that the rest of the British influence is still felt to this day. Bengkulu is located on the west coast of Sumatra Island and dealing directly with the Indonesian Ocean. Bengkulu is located at coordinates 59 LS 45 300 300 and 1 020 14-1020 22 BT with an area of ​​151.7 km. People who inhabit this city are from various ethnic groups, including Malays, Rejang, Serawai, Lembak, Bugis, Minang, Batak and others. Bengkulu h...

This is the place showing different cultures and interesting kaleidescope Indonesian society. North Sumatra has a miracle can realize the desire of your travel. The natural beauty of North Sumatra is a stunning stretch of beautiful Lake Toba, the largest lake in Southeast Asia, up to a forest in Bukit Lawang is inhabited by a group of orangutans. The natural beauty and culture in this region attractive for the visit could provide a place for the adventurous spirit that challenges. The plains of the region have formed from volcanic activity thousands of years. Lake Toba was formed about 75,000 years ago from one of the most devastating volcanic eruptions of the world, until now was still fuming is Mount Sibayak. Here volcano dominates the stunning natural scenery. Culture in North Sumtera very unique, quaint and charming. The inhabitants, known as the Batak tribe still adhere to their cultural heritage and traditions of their ancestors. Batak culture and tradition can encou...

Maluku/Moluccas has underwater park is very beautiful, charming tropical beaches and volcanic mountains surrounded by woods. The island is an island famous rempahyang spices and has attracted many traders from India, China, Arab, and Europe to seek cloves and nutmeg. In 1511, the Portuguese built a fort on the island of Ternate their first, and managed to monopolize the clove trade. The arrival of the Dutch in 1599, is a serious threat to that control natural wealth Pourtugis embarrassment. Armed conflict broke out, they take great customs of the people of Maluku. The Dutch finally emerged as the winner, then they monopolize trade with an iron hand. Entire villages were razed to the ground and thousands peduduk dead island, especially on the island of Banda. The British then occupied Maluku during the Napoleonic Wars, but in 1814 returned and it was not until 1863 the cultivation of spices was abolished in the province. Currently the fish and other marine products are the main...

Historically Banten used to be a strong maritime town rival kingdom of Mataram and now this area is a fishing village where you will still get a reflection of his past. The capital of Banten province is Serang. Banten is one of the first famous historic place, is just 10 km from the city of Serang. In this place, you will see a lot of the legacy of empire founded the 16th and 18th centuries. Banten You will find the traces of the Islamic empire. The most famous being the Great Mosque and the ruins keratonnya. Banten Great Mosque was built the 16th century and still exists to this day that characterizes the early Islamic architecture. Ujung Kulon National Park is one of the national parks and nature conservation site in Indonesia yan gdapat you kunjingi in Banten. At this location, you can see the beauty of tropical forests and one-horned rhino (Rhino sondaicus) which form the main tourist attraction. There is also Pulau Umang located in the tourist area of ​​Pandeglang...

Traditional clothes of men and women in Papua physically you might conclude that these clothes are similar. They wear clothes and body cover the bottom with the same model. They also both wearing the same ornaments, such as a headdress in the form of birds of paradise, bracelets, necklaces, and belts of beads and fringe at the ankle. Forms of dress depicted here is a new creation. Customarily not forget to spears / arrows and shields held the groom give the impression of indigenous Papuans. Apparel Wedding Bride Wedding attire worn by the bride is in white dress, red-brown. Papuans did please the white color in the dress, it is a development that goes hand in hand with time. Although they still love the vibrant colors and patterns typical of Papua, such as beads or bird of paradise plumes. The combination of colors used symbolized by the color hue birds of paradise feathers. Indigenous Elders and Religious Clothing Imposed by traditional elders and religion are...

Citadel is a military locations or buildings erected specifically, reinforced and covered used to protect an installation, area, troops from enemy attack or for control of an area. Some Marlborough fort building components include: Revaline is angled three defense building, generally located at the top of the trench in front curtine connected by bridge to the fort buildings. At Marlborough fort, part revaline initially serves as a defense. However, during later functioned as well as social facilities. This is evidenced by the three pieces of the tomb is the tomb of Thomas Parr, Charles Murray and Robert Hamilton. In addition to the three tombs tesebut there are also four plaque is in English pasted on the walls of the entrance gate that reads: George Thomas Shaw, who died on 25 April 1704, Richard Watts, who died December 17, 1705 at the age of 44 years, Henry Stirling who died in April 1744 at the age of 25 years and Capt. James Coney, who died in February 1737 at the age...

Piso Gaja Dompak are traditional weapons originating from North Sumatra. The name piso gaja dompak taken from the word which means the blade piso functioned for cutting or piercing, and the shape of the pointed and sharp. Called gaja dompak, look like elephant carving as it means on the gun handle. Piso Gaja Dompak, Batak typical weapon is the inheritance of the Kingdom of  B atak. The existence of these weapons cannot be separated from its role in the development of the Kingdom of Batak. This weapon is used only among Kings only. Considering this weapon is also a Royal heirloom, this weapon is not created to kill or injure others. As heirlooms, this weapon is considered to have supernatural powers, who will provide spiritual strength to its owner. This weapon is also the objects dikultuskan and ownership of this weapon is limited to the descendants of the Kings or in other words it was not owned by those outside the Kingdom. There has been no historical records...

Overview When travelling to the island of  Flores , donot omit to put  Kampung Bena , - or the traditional village of Bena -  on your must-visit itinerary. Located  some 18 km from the town of  Bajawa , here time seems to have passed over Kampung Bena, where until today villagers still faithfully follow megalithic traditions, where sincere friendliness to strangers comes from the heart, where all around  the village you will see vestiges of an age long gone when large stone monuments to ancestors were an inseparable part of daily life. The megalithic village of Bena is one of Indonesia’s rich living cultural heritage that can still be enjoyed to this very day, but should also be carefully preserved.   Safely protected in the shadows of looming Mt. Inerie, the Village of Bena in the district of Bajawa, is one of a number of traditional villages on the island of Flores that still embrace the awe-inspiring megalithic culture until today....