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Sumpit (Weapon)

Sumpit or Sumpitan / Chopsticks or blowpipe (Central Kalimantan language: Sipet) is a weapon used for hunting as well as in open combat or as a secret weapon to murder secretly. The use of chopsticks is by blowing. In terms of its use chopsticks or Sipet has a distinct advantage because it can be used as long-range weapons and does not destroy nature for manufacturing natural ingredients. And one of the advantages of this Sipet chopsticks or accuracy of fire that can reach 200 meters. History Many indigenous peoples have chopsticks for example in Indonesia Dayak tribes and indigenous tribes in South America. Chopsticks are usually shaped tube that allows the small arrow shot into the target shot. In Japan, Chopsticks called Fukiya used samurai used as a weapon to kill the enemies that children chopsticks poisoned with toxins from pufferfish. During the colonial period in Borneo yore, Dutch soldiers armed with rifles with cutting-edge technology at the time, while...

Traditional Fabric Flores

Enterprises in the Flores woman to spend time sitting for hours while weaving is an incredible thing. All members of the body, both hands, neck, hips, legs and eyes should be well coordinated and concentration needed to do so. As in other areas of the archipelago, weaving Flores also has such a high value to follow the hassle of the weaving process itself. The more complicated the motif of a loom, the more time spent to make it. The better the weaving, the higher artistic value are arranged in it. You can see how the weaving process mendeksripsikan feminine nature of woman. Not much to say when weaving symbolizes femininity. Even the experts how they weave used as a benchmark femininity. The young woman who uses a homemade loom result marks that he has fully become a woman. Besides weaving activity, for women Flores, also a manifestation of how high their physical defense and a symbol of dedication to the family. Women in Ende accustomed to learn weaving since they were teenag...

Arborek Tourism Village of Raja Ampat

The village of Arborek is fast rising as a pioneer among the 18 beautiful villages in West Papua that have embarked on developing local regulations for community-based marine conservation, With recently claiming the 1st spot in 2015 Provincial village Competition for West Papua ,the village of Arborek has gained an outstanding reputation among both the local authority and international community. With the assistance of the national and local government, from research centers, and non-government organizations, the local people have succeeded in formulating local regulations. With a population of only 197, interaction with locals is a stones throw away from a number of Homestay options available on this island. Finding underwater beauty is not so difficult here. Along the Arborek pier, divers can simply plunge into the water and instantly find a most intriguing illumination of the glittering of a gorgonian fan just below the surface. People in Arborek are hospitable and very indus...

International Surfing Competition In Lampung, Thrilling Krui Pro 2017

Get set to watch the thrilling world class surfing competition at the Surfers Paradise of Tanjung Setia Beach situated at the southernmost end of Sumatra facing the Indian Ocean. The Krui Pro 2017 International Surfing Competition will be held here from 15th to 20th April 2017. Tanjung Setia is located in the Pesisir Barat Regency, in Lampung Province. A collaboration involving the Pesisir Barat Regency, the World Surf League (WSL), the Asian Surfing Championship (ASC), and the Indonesia Wave Surfing Association (PSOI), the event is projected to draw participation from hundreds of professional surfers from across the world. Krui Pro 2017 features the categories of World Surf League (WSL) QS 1000 for Men and Women during the 5 days’ competition. “The location for the Competition is already recognized among surfers worldwide, and is most popular with Australian surfers. The ASC team has surveyed the location and claims that the Pesisir Barat Regency, especially the Tanjung S...

North Maluku

North Maluku is a tropical paradise in eastern Indonesia. This is a marine tourism, cultural, archaeological, historical, and no customs. This area was originally the former territory of the four largest Islamic empire in the eastern part of the archipelago known as the Sultanate of Moloku Kie Raha (Sultanate of Four Mountains in Maluku) is Bacan, Jailolo, Ternate, and Tidore. The capital of North Maluku is located in Sofifi, District of North Oba. Since August 4, 2010 this area replaces its largest city, Ternate, which serves as a temporary capital for 11 years for infrastructure readiness in Sofifi. North Maluku province consists of 395 large and small islands scattered in the waters amazing. The island has been inhabited by as many as 64 pieces and are not populated as much as 331 pieces. One of uninhabited islands is Dodola. This island is an example of a beautiful tropical beach. White sand covering an area of ​​16 km around the beach with clear water. On the isla...

Halmahera, The Largest Island With Sandy Beaches In Maluku

The remote Halmahera island, also called Gilolo or Jailolo, is the largest island in Maluku (the Moluccas), K-shaped almost like a miniature Sulawesi. With white sandy beaches, unspoiled forests and the spectacular Mt Mamuya in the distance, this island offers stunning scenery. This is a rugged and mountainous landscape and much of the island is still covered in forest. The most popular activities on the island involve exploring its beautiful waters. Surf at Dorume Beach, known for its huge waves, especially in December; which is the best time for surfers to visit. Along with it’s massive surf, the attraction here is the very fine sands of the beach that seem to glitter in the sun as they contain metallic grains.Take in the scenery at the peaceful Talaga Biru, which literally means Blue Lake. This is a small natural pond with crystal-clear water, located near Mamuya village in Galela district. Get Around Bemo (a motorized becak/rickshaw), mikrolet (blue minibuses), b...

Viewed Beautiful Butterfly Collection Bantimurung National Park In South Sulawesi

"Butterflies are funny, why did you fly?" Travelers, you are familiar with the children's song? If you want to continue the lyrics, came to Bantimurung National Park in South Sulawesi because there you can see lots of butterflies fluttering freely. This national park could be heaven for you who are exasperated with this winged beast. No wonder that the National Park Bantimurung a proper spot educational tours for children. Location Bantimurung National Park Bantimurung National Park can be reached by private vehicles, both motorcycles and cars. You can also take a pete-pete or public transport in the local language. Access is also quite easy with the asphalt road that has been smooth. From Makassar, this place can be reached in about 1-2 hours. Bantimurung National Park entrance ticket is Rp 20,000 * per person, inclusive of entrance tickets to the baths, caves and travel freely use the facilities inside. Collections Bantimurung National Park Bant...