SURABAYA &MADURA

Surabaya
Tourism Object Surabaya and Madura
Tourism Object Surabaya / Surabaya Tourism Object
PORT OF TANJUNG PERAKSurabaya is a seaport town. Port of Tanjung Perak now has grown into the largest international harbor east Indonesia, as an addition to cargo and passenger port, Tanjung Perak also equipped with container terminals.
PORT TIMES MASKali Mas boat harbor is located adjacent to the Port of Tanjung Perak, Surabaya. This port is a port-intensive inter-island with loading and unloading activities of goods. The main tourist attraction is the wide variety of motor yacht with all its activities.
HEROES TUGU SURABAYASurabaya is known as City of Heroes, the Surabayalah Arek-arek Suroboyo valiantly fought against the Dutch colonial British soldiers riding in the Year 1945 when we fight for Indonesian independence. To commemorate the struggle that was then established Tugu Pahlawan. Square monument with a height of 10 to 45 yards in 11 keratan divided this means that 10 to 45 November is now commemorated as the day hero. Tugu Pahlawan has now completed a diorama of the struggle Arek-arek Suroboyo in defending Mother Earth from invaders attack.
BUILDING GrahadiState Building Surabaya Grahadi Dutch colonial period was the residence of Dutch Governors. Now used as a place of ceremony and officially state.
MPU Museum TantularMuseum Mpu Tantular Surabaya has a collection of heritage objects Majapahit, porcelain from China. Wayang Kulit and the variety of historical objects other.
Surabaya ZooOpposite the Museum located Tantular Mpu Surabaya Zoo which is the most complete collection zoo as Southeast Asia. No less than 500 animals can be found here. Most delighted tourists dragon animal that was one of the zoo's collection.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL MAJAPAHITHotels in the city of Surabaya became a tourist destination because of asset's historical background struggle Arek-arek Suroboyo physically defend the revolution period of Surabaya from Dutch occupation in 1945. Heroic Paristiwa peak occurs when Arek-arek Suroboyo ripped blue Dutch flags flown back here and raise the flag with red and white. From the beginning this hotel has been changing the name, the name of the LMS-Oranje [Age Dutch]. Yamato [Japan Times] and the last to Mojopahit this hotel.
SUBMARINE Monument [Monkasel]This monument is the original intention Pasopati KRI 410, One military submarines from the Navy Fleet Submarine Force Eastern Indonesia. Th Russian-built ships. This includes 1952 SS type Whiskey class type. Pasopati Submarine credited at the time of the liberation war of West Irian into Indonesia kewilayah.Monkasel equipped with video facilities rama which tells the history of struggle of the Navy and the Republic of Indonesia to the IBI baktunya darma Earth. Media Audio Visual will be expected to inspire and cultivate the spirit of struggle for us all. This location is also equipped with tourist facilities along the water some times Mas. Puspitaloka Swarga Park is ideal for tour with family on a holiday.pariwisata

KOMODO ISLAND

NTT TOURISM

CULTURE TOUR
Flores Lake - Lake Three Colors on the island of Flores, East Nusa TenggaraThis trip visited Lake Flores - Lake Three Colors in flores island, East Nusa Tenggara province. This trip takes about 3 days, this is my brief trip to the flores.Lake in three colors - Kalimutu Lake is one of the wonders of nature that is very unique. Each - each lake has its own color different and unique color of the lake water is changing.At the time Flores began to be known by the public, the lake is the color red, blue and white, then experienced berubahan from time to time. According to information from the National Park Flores that the lake is already experiencing 12 times berubahan colors in 25 years this time.Of course not only the three colors of the lake, I also visit other attractions such as beaches waiara in Maumere, Ledlero the meseum in many stores peninggal pre-history and history of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, and in general.I also visited the village of Sikka, a village located about 15 km from the city mamure. This village is a handicraft center loom "Tie" or Maumere, Sikka district.On the way to visit the village of Lake Kelimutu tertional Lio tribe with ancestral lands houses still tradtional denagn roof ialalang. I also enjoy the natural scenery beautiful island of Flores - a beautiful and amazing.Initiate cultural tourism in West Sumba Marapu earth you will get people who inhabit the traditional settlements surrounded by stone fences are arranged neatly on the hilltops. This phenomenon is closely related to the life of ancient society characterized by inter-tribal conflict.Travel through traditional villages, you will see the splendor of megalithic stone graves. Marapu Trust believed that the house and the grave stone is a symbol of life and death. Location traditional villages can be found in all districts.FESTIVAL CULTUREFestival is one of the cultural rituals of the community pride of West Sumba.At the time of execution Festival, the two opposing camps in customary manner with a horse who was running hard and throwing opponents chasing with a stick / spear. His success was marked with a drop of blood from your opponent's body. If there is an accident in those games then no sanctions. Festival held strictly once a year in the month of February begins with Kodi, Lamboya, Gaura and then ended in Wanokaka in March.Wulla PoduWulla are also called Podu Pemali Moon is a cultural ritual that sangaat mysterious, unique, and interesting. Wulla Podu ritual held in strict and sacred during the month of November every year beginning from the tabernacle in the village called Tarung Rowa Uma Uma Kalada. Implementation Wulla Podu ditandaai also with the restrictions should not mourn the dead, should not be sounding noises and not be a party. At the peak of the ritual organization of the mark Wulla Podu also with art attractions digelarnya and various folk games. Location Wulla implementation in the village of Podu Tarung located in the middle of town and village of Bondo Waikabubak Maroto approximately 30 minutes north towards the town Waikabubak.Bijalungu HiupaanaBijalungu Hiupaana the name of a natural cave located in the Village Taramanu, Sub Wanokaka about 18 km from the city of Waikabubak. Every year, precisely in January at the event was held Bijalungu Hiupaana Marapu of sacred ceremony which is intended as an expression of gratitude to God, self pemurnianan, predicted that the harvest is coming and to prepare for agricultural equipment. The ceremony is in celebration with food and beverages offered in the form of hewaan water buffalo, pigs, and chickens as he sang songs, dances and magical sentences Marapu.Taliang Marapu PurungaMarapu Purunga Taliang is nuanced cultural ritual sacred. Cultural ritual was held once a year in the form of prayer and offerings to the gods Marapu. This ritual was held as an expression of gratitude as well as predicting the results of the coming harvest. In the implementation of this ceremony is also held various dances, which contains various tips nyanyaian / discourse. Practice in rural regions Umbu Pabal, Katikutana district about 38 km from the capital Waikabubak. Lasted for 4 days in the first week of October.Sumba district DanceAlmost in every district has a regional dances, among others Kataga, Woleka, Strip, Nego, Dokale, Eagle, etc.

CEREMONY BALI

FESTIVAL IN BALI





BALI KITE FESTIVAL
The Bali Kite Festival is an annual international kite festival held in July in Padang Galak area, Sanur Beach, Bali. Traditional giant kites (4 meters in width and almost 10 meters in length) are made and flown competitively by teams from the villages (banjar) of Denpasar. The event is a seasonal religious festival intended to send a message to the Hindu Gods to create abundant crops and harvests.
Bebean (fish-shaped), Janggan (bird-shaped) and Pecukan (leaf-shaped) are three traditional kites flown during this kite festival. The kites are flown by teams of 10 or more adult kitefliers. The Bebean is the largest kite, and looks like a broad-mouthed, split-tailed fish. The Janggan form has a broad flowing cloth tail that can reach more than 100 meters in length. The Pecukan requires the most skill to fly, as its unstable form often tumbles towards the ground. Red, white and black are traditional colours used in the kite's designs. Each type of traditional kite has its own competition, with heats of 10 teams vying for the best launch and longest flight. Sometimes the kites come down over the adjacent rice paddies, and the team members have to dash through the paddy to rescue the kite before it lands in the water.
A competition is also held for 'New Creation' kites which may include detailed three dimensional figures representing the Hindu Gods or sponsorship kites. Traditional and new creation kites are constructed from bamboo and cotton cloth.
In the dry season of June through August, the winds blow continually from east to west in most of Indonesia. Balinese children and adults fly kites in the vacant rice paddies during this period.
A gamelan orchestra plays music throughout the festival. The festival attracts many tourists and international kitefliers, along with many local spectators.
GALUNGAN
Galungan is a Balinese holiday that occurs every 210 days and lasts for 10 days. Kuningan is the last day of the holiday. Galungan means "When the Dharma is winning." During this holiday the Balinese gods visit the Earth and leave on Kuningan.
Occurring once in every 210 days in the pawukon (Balinese cycle of days), Galungan marks the beginning of the most important recurring religious ceremony that is celebrated by all Balinese. During the Galungan period the deified ancestors of the family descend to their former homes. They must be suitably entertained and welcomed, and prayers and offerings must be made for them. Those families who have ancestors that have not yet been cremated, but are still buried in the village cemetery, must make offerings at the graves.

A "penjor"

Although Galungan falls on a Wednesday, most Balinese will begin their Galungan 'holiday' the day before, where the family is seen to be busily preparing offerings and cooking for the next day. While the women of the household have been busy for days before creating beautifully woven 'banten' (offerings made from young coconut fronds), the men of our village usually wake up well before dawn to join with their neighbours to slaughter a pig unlucky enough to be chosen to help celebrate this occasion. Then the finely diced pork is mashed to a pulp with a grinding stone, and moulded onto sate sticks that have been already prepared by whittling small sticks of bamboo. Chickens may also be chosen from the collection of free-range chickens that roam around the house compound. Delicate combinations of various vegetables, herbs and spices are also prepared by the men to make up a selection of 'lawar' dishes. While much of this cooking is for use in the offerings to be made at the family temple, by mid-morning, once all the cooking is done, it is time for the first of a series of satisfying feasts from what has been prepared. While the women continue to be kept busy with the preparations of the many offerings to be made at the family temple on the day of Galungan, the men also have another job to do this day, once the cooking is finished. A long bamboo pole, or 'penjor', is made to decorate the entrance to the family compound. By late Tuesday afternoon all over Bali the visitor can see these decorative poles creating a very festive atmosphere in the street.
On Wednesday, the day of Galungan, one will find that most Balinese will try to return to their own ancestral home at some stage during the day, even if they work in another part of the island. This is a very special day for families, where offerings are made to God and to the family ancestors who have come back to rest at this time in their family temple. As well as the family temple, visits are made to the village temple with offerings as well, and to the homes of other families who may have helped the family in some way over the past six months.
The day after Galungan is a time for a holiday, visiting friends, maybe taking the opportunity to head for the mountains for a picnic. Everyone is still seen to be in their 'Sunday best' as they take to the streets to enjoy the festive spirit that Galungan brings to Bali.
The date for Galungan and other special Balinese days is shown on the Balinese Calendar.
NYEPI
Nyepi is a Balinese "Day of Silence" that falls on Bali's Lunar New Year (in 2009, it was on March 26). It is a day of silence, fasting, and meditation. The day following Nyepi is also celebrated as New year Gudi Padva in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka in India
Observed from 6 a.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning, Nyepi is a day reserved for self-reflection and as such, anything that might interfere with that purpose is restricted. The main restrictions are: no lighting fires (and lights must be kept low); no working; no entertainment or pleasure; no traveling; and for some, no talking or eating at all. The effect of these prohibitions is that Bali’s usually bustling streets and roads are empty, there is little or no noise from TVs and radios, and few signs of activity are seen even inside homes. The only people to be seen outdoors are the Pecalang, traditional security men who patrol the streets to ensure the prohibitions are being followed.
Although Nyepi is primarily a Hindu holiday, non-Hindu residents of Bali observe the day of silence as well, out of respect for their fellow citizens. Even tourists are not exempt; although free to do as they wish inside their hotels, no one is allowed onto the beaches or streets, and the only airport in Bali remains closed for the entire day. The only exceptions granted are for emergency vehicles carrying those with life-threatening conditions and women about to give birth.
On the day after Nyepi, known as Ngembak Geni, social activity picks up again quickly, as families and friends gather to ask forgiveness from one another, and to perform certain religious rituals together.

• First, The Melasti Ritual is performed at the 3-4 previous day. It is dedicated to Sanghyang Widhi Wasa and is performed at the beach to respect them as the owner of The Land and Sea. The ritual performed in temple near the sea (Pura Segara) and meant to purify Arca, Pratima, and Pralingga (sacred objects) belongs to several temples, also to acquire sacred water from the sea.
• Second, The Bhuta Yajna Ritual is performed in order to vanquish the negative elements and create balance with God, Mankind, and Nature. The ritual also meant to appease Batara Kala by Pecaruan offering. Devout Hindu Balinese villages usually make ogoh-ogoh, demonic statues made of bamboo and paper symbolizing negative elements or malevolent spirits. After the ogoh-ogoh have been paraded around the village, the Ngrupuk ritual takes place, which involves burning the ogoh-ogoh.
• Third, The Nyepi Rituals is performed with the following conditions:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Amati Geni: No fire/light
  • Amati Karya: No working
  • Amati Lelunganan: No traveling
  • Amati Lelanguan: Fasting and no revelry/self-entertainment
• Fourth, The Yoga/Brata Ritual starts at 6:00 AM (e.g. March 26, 2009) and continues to 6:00 AM the next day.
• Fifth, The Ngebak Agni/Labuh Brata Ritual is performed for all Hindus to forgive each other and to welcome the new days to come.
• Sixth and finally, The Dharma Shanti Rituals is performed as the Nyepi Day or "Day of Silence."

NGABEN

Ngaben, or Cremation Ceremony, is the ritual performed in Bali to send the deceased to the next life. The body of the deceased will be placed as if sleeping, and the family will continue to treat the deceased as sleeping. No tears are shed, because the deceased is only temporarily not present and will reincarnate or find his final rest in Moksha (freeing from the reincarnation and death cycle).
The proper day of the ceremony is always a matter of consulting a specialist on ceremony days. On the day of the ceremony, the body of the deceased is placed inside a coffin. This coffin is placed inside a sarcophagus resembling a buffalo (Lembu) or in a temple structure (Wadah) made of paper and wood. The buffalo or temple structure will be carried to the cremation site in a procession. The procession is not walking in a straight line. This is to confuse bad spirits and keep them away from the deceased.
The climax of Ngaben is the burning of the whole structure, together with the body of the deceased. The fire is necessary to free the spirit from the body and enable reincarnation.
Ngaben is not always immediately performed. For higher caste members it is normal to perform the ritual within 3 days. For lower caste members the deceased are buried first and later, often in a group ceremony for the whole village, cremated.