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Unique Traditional markets in Indonesia

Besides the natural beauty very much, Indonesia also has a lot of cultural diversity. Various cultural treasures because we have many different tribes and different history. However one of the unique culture of Indonesia is the traditional market. Here are some of the traditional markets in Indonesia is unique. Floating Market Borneo Muara Kuin Floating Market is where you will see directly in the market or move the river by boat. Floating market is located in Banjarmasin precisely at the intersection of River Kuin and Barito River. Floating market in Banjarmasin is a reflection of the culture of the Banjar which has lasted since the first. In South Kalimantan, there are hundreds of rivers became an important transportation route until now. The tourist attractions were resting on the river, such as the floating market Estuary Kuin at this Banjarmasin. At sunrise visit this market that reflects light in the morning between transactions vegetables and garden produce of...

Enthusiastic Traveler Watch Lake Toba Festival

The tourists are drawn to the cultural performances and sports competitions are held in order to enliven Lake Toba Festival Free Parapat Beach, Simalungun District, North Sumatra, on Sunday (12/30/2012). Hundreds of travelers since 09.00 am seen gathered around the outdoor stage to watch the Pagoda Parapat attractions typical regional dances from the seven districts in the surrounding area of ​​Lake Toba. "The number of tourists who witnessed various cultural attractions and sporting activities in the framework of Lake Toba Festival today if more than yesterday," said John Simbolon, a tour guide at the tourist town Parapat. However, according to Simbolon, most tourists who packed the arena show Lake Toba Festival is still dominated by domestic tourists coming from different districts / cities in North Sumatra (North Sumatra).   Simbolon said the annual tourism activities should not only be seen predominantly domestic tourists but also foreign t...

Tinutuan Indonesia planned to become a culinary icon

Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) plan Tinutuan or porridge Manado, North Sulawesi, came as Indonesia's traditional culinary icon. "We're planning a culinary icon Tinutuan entry. However, for it to go through the accurate analysis of the experts in order to obtain food criteria," said Director General of Tourism Marketing Kemenparekraf, Esthy Reko Astuty in Manado, on Tuesday (02/12/2013). Esthy said that the typical food of Manado currently logged traditional Indonesian food culinary icons, namely Klappertaart. He also hoped Tinutuan follow. The advantage with the entry of food or beverage as a traditional Indonesian culinary icon, said Esthy, decent food served at events or meetings on an international scale, such as APEC and others. "Currently, there are 30 kinds of food and drink that became an icon of traditional Indonesian culinary Indonesia. All food products are constantly featured in major events, incl...

Derawan Festival in Berau

Failed to host Sail Derawan 2013, Berau , East Kalimantan , held Derawan Festival is expected to be a companion Sail Komodo 2013. Festival Derawan be an opportunity to showcase the potential of East Kalimantan to be elected as the organizers sail next year . According to the Head of Public Relations District Government Mapasikra Mapaselleng , Derawan Festival series began in July and peak in September 2013 . " Our target , Sail Komodo participants were interested in coming to Derawan , " he said , Sunday ( 02/03/2013 ) , in Berau . Derawan could be the venue for the competitions and events themed sail ( sailing ) , such as boat races , seminars , and other maritime events . However , what are the events which will be held also depends on inputs from the central government . In preparation Derawan Festival , a number of physical projects done . For example, a mid-December opening ma...

Diving in Raja Ampat

Over the past seven days with a total of 12 dives in 11 point spread in the waters of Raja Ampat, the Black Trailers wade islands west of the island of Papua. Black Trailers is a term for the winner of the Black Trail held L'Oreal Paris Men Expert. Each dive site characteristics and diverse marine life. Not just schools of fish and colorful coral, the Black Trailers also managed to witness the charm of giant Manta measuring 4-5 meters and Wobbegong Shark or carpet shark. In addition to dive underwater paradise, Black Trailers also visited the iconic archipelago of Raja Ampat is Wayag. Its location is far from the centers of progress Raja Ampat makes it difficult to access and is becoming a challenge for the Black Trailers. The main beauty of Wayag invisible from the surface of the land. The Black Trailers had to climb to the highest peak in Wayag to then enjoy the natural grain of the main, 360-degree view of the vast archipelago Wayag. "Being part of th...