The Cultural Heritage Of Bena Village, East Nusa Tenggara

Bena Village Kampung Bena, or Bena Village is one megalith villages in Indonesia. It located in Tiwuriwu village, Aimere sub district, Ngada regency, East Nusa Tenggara. This village is settled in uphill with the view of Mount Inerie. The location at below of the mountains are the hallmark of the old cult of mountain as the place of the gods. According to the local inhabitant, they believe in the existence of Yeta, the god who settled in the mountain who protect them and their village. This village currently comprises about…

The Sacred Movement Of Melinting Dance, Lampung

Melinting Dance The history of Melinting Dance was begin in 16 century in the reign of Melinting Queen. At that time, Islam was already influencing some aspects in life, including traditional dance. This dance is originating coming from Labuhan Maringgai sub district, precisely in Meringgai and Wana village, which part of East Lampung area. The history began when the Queen created this beautiful and sacred dancing. This dance was only being performed inside the Royal Palace and it called as Melinting dance, which taken from the Royal Queen. At that…

East Java On March

The East Java’s Calendar of Events 2012 contains the schedule of some traditional ceremonies, traditions, festivals and performances which held in the cities and the regencies in East Java. It is designed to promote and to publicize the tourism agenda in the whole area in East Java. It is important to inform that the local communities usually determine the schedules of the ceremonial events by using the calendars of Javanese, Moslem, and Hindu Tenggerese. Therefore, to assure the exact date of the events, it is advisable to confirm the local…

The Elegant Jangget Dance From Lampung

Jangget Dance Lampung, is one of provinces in Sumatra Island. Like any other regencies in Indonesia, Lampung is also having rich in cultures. These diversities can be shown at the various of traditions and customs they have. One of the rich cultures from Lampung is coming from the traditional dances. Jangget Dance is one of those traditional art dances from Lampung. This dance is always been held during ritual ceremony and it symbolized the virtue of Lampung people. The dancers of this dance are women, and they wearing traditional clothes…

Putri Bekhusek Dance, Let’s Play And Dance With The Princess

Putri Bekhusek Dance the meaning of Putri Bekhusek is a princess that playing. This traditional dance is genuinely comes from Ogan Komering Ulu regency, South Sumatra. This dance is also a symbol of the wealthiness of South Sumatra. The movements withing the dance are very delicate and elegant. This dance is played by some women in group by wearing traditional wardrobe of South Sumatra.     www.Indonesia-Tourism.com

The Mountain Shade At Bekol Savannah, Situbondo

Bekol Savannah Bekol savannah, is located about 12 km from the entrance Baluran National park, Situbondo regency. You will see the activity of flock deer and dows, bulls, birds and more in the morning. While, in the afternoon those are set to back to their sanctuaries. You can also see the activity of those animals’ behavior from the high. The safari nuance at Bekol Savannah is seems like having safari journey at wild life Africa. There are numbers of endemic flora and fauna that live along the prairie and the…

The Majestic Nuance Over Papuma Beach, Jember

Papuma Beach The name of Papuma is referring to Pantai Putih Malikan or white sandy beach. Those who are visiting Papuma beach will have a great time sun-bathing or walking over the white sandy path and enjoying the sunset. Besides its natural scenic beauty, Papuma is also rich of exotic animals, such as the lizard, forest cock, various birds, wild pig, deer porcupine, scaly anteater and many others. Papuma Cape Coast is located in the district of Ambulu and Wuluhan, Jember, East Java. Papuma beach is a very exotic beach…

The Gentle Movement Of Tanggai Dance, South Sumatra

Tanggai Dance Tanggai Dance or Tepak dance, is a traditional art dance originating from South Sumatra. The aim of this dance is to welcome the guest that coming in the traditional wedding of Palembang, South Sumatra. Tanggai dance is performed by 5 dancers and the dancers wearing particular wardrobe and accessories, typical of Palembang native wardrobe. The movement of this dance is gentle and elegant at the same way. This moving gesture is showing the humble heart of the host to welcome the guests. The movement is becomes more elegant…

Wingo, Lamongan’s Sweet Cake

Wingko Wingko is one of Indonesia traditional foods. People recognize this food as Wingko Babat from Semarang, Central Java. Whereas, Babat is a small town in Lamongan Regency, East Java. And it is true; this food is particularly Lamongan traditional food. Wingko is a typical of cake which made by coconut and sticky rice. It taste sweet and savoury at the same time, and having chewy texture in every bite. It mostly having round shape or in small round flips. The taste of savory from the coconut milk that blend…

Selampit Delapan, A Traditional Art Dance From Jambi

Selampit Delapan Dance Selampit Delapan traditional art dance is originating comes from Jambi Province. This dance was first introduced by M. Ceylon during his duty on cultural departmen of Jambi province in 1970. This social dancing was firstly played by eight (delapan) people by using 8 ropes of wick stove, the rope was tied and hung on the roof. Hence, the name of Selampit Delapan (eight) was based on 8 ropes as the main property. In times, the wick stove was changed by using scarf in order to make the…