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Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Sumatra

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Sumatra has a million charms that are still often overlooked. One of the largest islands in Indonesia, has various places and experiences that may not be available on other islands. Starting from islands, waters, to historical places, you can explore them. Maybe you have a dream destination in Sumatra or are looking for inspiration for your next trip, here are the 10 best tourist destinations in Sumatra: Weh Island, AcehStarting from the westernmost point of Indonesia, Pulau Weh (island). Clean white sand, clear sea water, beautiful snorkeling and diving spots.…

Sebesi Island, Lampung

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Sebesi is an island in the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra. It rises to a height of 844 metres (2,769 ft) and it lies about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of the Krakatoa Islands; it is the closest large island to Krakatoa, about the same area and height as the remmant of Rakata. Like Krakatoa, it too is volcanic, although there are no dated eruptions known. Unlike the Krakatoas, Sebesi has permanent streams and is inhabited. Sebesi was devastated during the 1883 volcanic eruption of Krakatoa. Official records give…

Some Of The Uninhabited Islands In Indonesia

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Batu Legundi Island This island is one of the uninhabited islands in Indonesia. Batu Legundi island is administratively located in Punduh Pidata, Pesawaran regency, Lampung. Batu Merah Island Batu Merah Island, or Red Rock island is located in Rajabasa, South Lampung. The topography of this island is generally reddish brown coral with small covered area. The vegetation is dominated by pilot plant in some of the area. This island is also uninhabited. Batumandi Island The island is generally in the form of chunks of rock with a very small area…

Anak Krakatau Island; The Majestic Volcanic Island

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Anak Krakatau Island Anak Krakatau island is the youngest island in Indonesia and it such a small volcanic island that located between Small Rakata Island and Sertung Island. This island was founded in 1928, and it was disappeared in 1929. Fortunately, it began to reappear again on 1930, together with the eruptions. On 1935, this island was almost in round shape with diameter of 1200 m and 63 m height. On 1955, this island was getting higher for about 155m above sea level. On 1959, this island was have its…

The Sacred Movement Of Melinting Dance, Lampung

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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…

The Elegant Jangget Dance From Lampung

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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…

What’s on Lampung

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Lampung Lampung is located on the southern tip of Sumatra Island, with the capital of Bandar Lampung. The people on Lampung are mostly coming from the transmigration program which is the descended migrants from Java, Madura, and Bali. That is why, Lampung is become the first destination for the immigrants who want to get a better life for land, instead of Java Island. Even though, Lampung people are mostly coming from the immigrant, there is the indigenous tribe of lampung which is called as Ulun Lampung or Lampung people. Ulun…