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The beauty of Mount Semeru in Java Land

Mount Semeru or can be called Mount Meru is a cone volcano in the province of East Java, Indonesia. Mount Semeru is the highest mountain in Java Island, with its peak named Mahameru, 3,676 meters from sea level or can be in brief (mdpl). Mount Semeru is also the third highest volcano in Indonesia after Mount Kerinci on the island of Sumatra and Mount Rinjani in the province of West Nusa Tenggara. At the crater at the peak of Mount Semeru already known by the name of Jonggring Saloko. Mount Semeru is administratively included in the region of two districts, namely Malang Regency and Lumajang Regency in East Java Province. This mountain is included in the area called Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. It took about four days to climb to the top of Mt. Semeru already gone and went home. To climb this mountain can be reached from the city of Malang or can also from Lumajang. From the terminal in Malang can ride public transportation to the village Tumpang. Then connected again with a jeep...

Rujak Cingur Food from East Java

Rujak cingur is one of traditional food that is very easy to find in East Java province, especially at its origin region that is Surabaya. In the Javanese word cingur meaning "mouth", it refers to the sliced material in the mouth or the muzzle of a boiled beef animal and also mixed into the dish. Rujak cingur usually consists of slices of some types of fruit such as cucumber, and karahi (krai, a kind of cucumber typical of East Java), yam, then young mango, then pineapple, kedondong , then added lontong , and Tahu, tempe , bendoyo , also cingur , and vegetables such as sprouts / sprouts , then kale, and beans. All these ingredients are mixed with sauce or spices that have been made from processed shrimp paste, and boiled water to slightly dilute, brown sugar or sugar, chili, and fried peanuts, fried onions, then salt, and a thin slice of banana seeds- young green beans or banana cultivation. All that sauce / seasoning is mixed also by way of pulverized, that's why food...

Unique Foods Surabaya

Lontong Racing is one type of food is become a special pride of East Java. Named lontong racing due to former sellers lontong who sell in one place by switching to wear equipment, and always want to quickly finish with a term "race". So from such uniqueness that lontong is called with Lontong Racing. Lontong Racing from Pak Fat is one of the many Lontong Racing in the city of Surabaya. Lontong racing Pak Gendut started selling in 1956 on Wonokromo street, then it was in 1976 moved and settled selling in the front area of Garuda Cinema. Lontong racing is served only with raw materials with selected spices such as under red, garlic, then green onion, and also shrimp. Lontong Pak Bendut is just cooked with a technique that is also a hereditary heritage. Delicious taste is guaranteed for Lontong Pak Fat food because only the best ingredients are selected in making this delicious dish. Lontong Racing Pak Fat is considered to have 3 superior delights than lontong racing the other. ...

The charm of Red Island Beach in Banyuwangi

In the 1990s, the area on Red Island was badly damaged by the tsunami disaster at that time. The government of Banyuwangi Regency under the leadership of Regent named Abdullah Azwar Anas gives a full attention to the development of this red island tourist area, one of them by improving access road to this tourist location. At the end of 2012, Banyuwangi Regency has introduced Red Island Beach to the international community through a cycling race called "Banyuwangi Tour de Ijen". Before the "Tour de Ijen", the road to the tour of Pulau Merah Island in banyuwangi is quite heavy, in the form of a rocky road that also crosses the rubber plantation area and also brown PTPN XII. Red Pulo name that refers to a small hill on the beach that has a high around 200 meters. The hill has a red soil and is also covered by green vegetation so it is not too visible the original color. This hill can be accessed when the sea water is receding. Tourists can also rent umbrellas along th...

Hidden Paradise on Mount Semeru

Beautiful scenery and not to be missed is on the edge of Ranu Kumbolo is at sunrise or (sunrise) that emerges from behind the hill. Exotic and stunning panorama in Ranu Kumbolo will not be forgotten by climbers or tourists who have been there. Ranu Kumbolo is located at an altitude of 2400 masl and with an area of 14 hectares. It is true the scenery is quite beautiful there. one explains Semeru mountain route that must be passed is Ranu Pani then Watu Rejeng, Ranu Kumbolo Oro-oro then Ombo Cemoro Kandang and Jambangan Sumbermani, Kalimati, Arcopodo, Cemoro Tunggal, Mahameru. "TNBTS usually closes the route to the ascent to Semeru during the rainy season due to fear of landslides and storms that could endanger climbers and almost every year. TNBTS closed the climbing lane on Mount Semeru for four months and from December to April, so tourists should also pay attention to these things. The closure of the route to Semeru is also aimed at 'recovery' or (recovery) of an ecosyst...

Beskalan Dance, Traditional Dance From Malang East Java

Beskalan Dance is a traditional dance originating from Malang, East Java Province. This dance is usually performed at the reception of the big guests who are coming there. In addition to being a welcome dance, this dance is also often performed during Ludruk's performance as an opening dance after Remo Dance. Beskalan dance is a famous traditional dance in Malang. History of Beskalan Dance According to historical sources, this Beskalan Dance was originally a ritual dance performed by the people of Malang in ancient times when it will open the land or build a building. At the time of starting the excavation of the land, usually, will be held ritual planting Tumbal often referred to as cok will or offerings. The sacrifice used is usually the buffalo head. This sacrifice is the alms of the earth that must be done to avoid the distress and land that was opened was given fertility. At the time the ritual event takes place, will usually be accompanied by performances of Beskalan Dance. T...