The Step To The Waterfall

Kakek Bodo Waterfall

It is located at Tretes and belongs to Pasuruan forest range unit. It can be accessible from Surabaya for about 45 minutes drive. Kakek Bodo is an esthatic Forest lines are located at the Pasuruan Forest District, Forest Ranger unit of the west Lawang, Sub Forest Ranger of Prigen. It's about 35 km from Pasuruan. This recreational forest has surrounded by pine forest and other trees such as, Akasia (acacia decurrens). Kaliandra (Calliandra Calathyrsus) and Mahoni (Swientenia Macraphylla). In this area we can find the kakek Bodo Waterfall 40 meters height, the esthetic forest cross, recreational park for children, and the grave of Kakek Bodo.

Enjoy its fresh air, beautiful scenery and clear water in Kakek Bodo waterfall with your family. This waterfall is surrounded by beautiful forest, so that it add the natural view of this tourism object.

There are many visitor who commonly visit this tourism location in holiday. They also usually have camp activity in group or with their family member.



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Lombang Beach Madura

Lombang Beach

Lombang beach is interesting tourism object to be promoted to all Indonesia area, even to the world. The position of Lombang beach in south sea of Java Island can facilitated the visitors to see the beautiful sunrise. The other facility around Lombang beach is foods and beverage merchants, such as; Rujak and young coconut ice. The beach is very clean and has clear water with interesting small heap of white sand.



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Gili Ketapang

Gili Ketapang



Gili Ketapang is an island that is North Sea of Probolinggo. It has beautiful scenery and there are many sands in the east and south of this, unpolluted and bluish. There are many kinds of colorful corals. It is about 5 miles from Ujung Tembaga port and takes 30 minutes by boat. The population is 7.600, the most of them are Madurese and almost 90% are fishermen.



Beside its scenery, there is also “Goa Kucing”. According to historical, this is the rest place of Syech Ishaq, a person who spread Islam from Blambangan, Banyuwangi. At that time, there are thousands cats, but finally the cats are gone everywhere. Up to know, on Friday “Legi”, the sound of those cats is heard from the dark cave and it will lose when we are trying to find it.



The other unique of this island is people believe that this island have a mysterious power, which can move to the middle of sea. According to them, when Semeru Mountain had exploded, there was an earthquake and the land of Ketapang village had separated to middle of sea about 5 miles from Probolinggo. Because of that, people call this island “Gili Ketapang”. Gili comes from, which means, “Flow” and “Ketapang” is the name of the village.



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Baluran National Park Is In Situbondo, Not Africa

Baluran National Park



Baluran national park is a forest preservation area that extends about 25.000 ha on the north coast of East Java. It located in Sumberwaru village, Banyuwangi district, Situbondo, precisely on the east border of Java Island.



The visitors that come to Baluran national park will experience the exotic panorama of Savannah and mount Baluran, which is inactive volcano and inhabited by exotic animals like wild pigs, deer, peacocks, wild chicken, some species of monkeys and also bulls as the protected animals in the area.



Moreover, you can enjoy the amazing scenery of the forest and do the safari activities in the wild life and feel the magic of the forest. This park is so unique because 15 km from the main entrance, you can find a beautiful white beach called Bama Beach, here is the habitat of coral reef, fish and mangrove.

The Exotic Ranu Kumbolo

Ranu Kumbolo



Similar to Ranu Pane and Ranu Regulo, Ranu Kumbolo is wider than both lakes, which has 8 ha and located at 22,390 m above sea level. Ranu Kumbolo is formed from massive crater of Jambangan Mountain.



For those who like to hike, Ranu Kumbolo is the pit stop to prepare their adventure. Moreover, Ranu Kumbolo is also providing a hut for hikers and there is camping ground to sleep over. Also, there is an ancient monument that standing on Ranu Kumbolo. Local people believe that monument were already existed since Majapahit Empire.



Fresh air, clear water, nice atmosphere is the thing that the visitors can get while spending time in these marvelous lakes. Forget the daily routines, sweep away the burdens, Ranu Pane, Ranu Regulo and Ranu Kumbolo is the perfect place to recharge your body and soul.



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The Caping Dance

Caping Dance

Caping Ngancak Dance



Caping Ngancak dance is one of traditional dances in Lamongan regency. The dance is describes about farmers in their rice field showing the process from grow the rice until they get harvest. Like farmers, the dancers also wearing 'Caping', which is a special hat that only wore by farmer in Indonesia.



This dance is performed by group of young females who wore village costumes in modern style and bring Caping as the main property.



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Mask Puppet Show

Mask Puppet



Mask puppet is other form of Puppet shows in East Java. Mask puppet is growing in Malang, Probolinggo, Situbondo and Sumenep. The show is like a human puppet, which the puppet played by the human players using mask. The story itself based on Mahabarata and Ramayana classic story, but in Topeng of Malang, there is also Panji’s story, a classic Javanese hero.



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The Sparkling Nuance On Pathek Beach

Pathek Beach



This beach is located in north of Situbondo. It's about 5 km from the centre of Situbondo. In here you will see the natural beach and the fantastic panorama when it goes sunset.



In the west of Pathek beach, you can see remain of past times, that is Panarukan Street, Situbondo. This street was build by Dutch government. The exactly Pathek Beach is in Gelung Village, Panarukan district, Situbondo.



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Siwalan, Legen And Tuak

Siwalan Plantation



Siwalan is a type of palm trees that grow in many coastal regions in hot and dry area with the sea breeze is blowing a little stronger. Tuban Regency and some areas along the north coast (Pantura) of Java, is the endemic place from Siwalan tree.

One of the products from this fruit is Legen, which the water of the fruit. It sweet and fresh and can be fermented into tradition liquor called tuak. While the fruit of siwalan is having sweet and chewy texture like jelly.



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The History Of Singo Ulung Dance

Singo Ulung Dance



Singo Ulung dance is a traditional art dance from Bondowoso that annually been performed at Bondowoso's anniversary. This traditional dance was created by a respected man named Singo. Singo was name of a person who came from Blambangan. He was ran from Blambangan to save himself and stayed in Blimbing village, Klabang district Bondowoso. Singo Ulung and his wife Nyi Moena with Ki Jasiman, were helping and cooperating each other to create a prosperous life of society at Blimbing village. He cared about the rice field and the other people daily needed. Many people were proud about him. Thats why, he was choose to become the first head village of Blimbing village.



One day, he had an idea to create a public traditional dance called Singo Ulung which was played by two people. This dance has accompanied with particular music which makes the audience feel astonished. This art together with Pojian art, Ojung art are always showed at the traditional ceremony namely Bersih Desa Blimbing which is always held every year (the month of Syaban / Ruwah). In the other hand, this art performance can be enjoyed in the annual moment of Hari Jadi Bondowoso precisely at 16 August.



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Kesiman Temple

Kesiman Temple



Kesiman Temple is located in Kesiman Tengah village, Pacet district, Mojokerto regency. In Kesiman temple there are only the foot and body part remain. This temple is looks out upon west direction. On its fourth body part, has crafted some relief in Javanese style, medallion, rectangle, and human shape.



In medallion, there is animal relief; then in rectangle, there is entertainer. The up stair is located in southwest and southeast side. The under part of stair in southeast is getting broken. The north side wall of the entertainer is dragon relief that pull by two human, in left and right side. While, in right and left side of the up stair is “Gana”.



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East Java On October 2011

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 Government Tourist Offices.



We hope the East Java’s Calendar of Events 2012 will be helpful and useful for visitors and travelers.



OCTOBER

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9 October - SEMBONYO SEA OFFERING
	In order to have good catch of fishing and to express thanksgiving to the Almighty God, the fishermen living around Prigi Beach and Karanggongso Village launches offering (food crops) into the sea and stages ritual procession, bamboo horse dance and leather puppet show. Location: Prigi Beach, Trenggalek Regency.

9 October - LONGKANGAN SEA OFFERING
	In order to have good catch of fishing and to express thanksgiving to the Almighty God, the fishermen living around Prigi Beach and Karanggongso Village launches offering (food crops) into the sea and stages ritual procession, bamboo horse dance and leather puppet show. Location: Blado Beach, Trenggalek Regency.

9-10 October - KARO CEREMONY
	It is a tradtional ceremony held by Tennggerese commmunity for seven days consecutively in the hope to keep alive the custom and tradition. It is highlighted with traditional dances like Sodoran, Ojung and Nyadran. Location: Ngadisari, Probolinggo Regency

11 October - CEPROTAN VILLAGE PURIFICATION
	The traditional and ritual procession begins with a ritual offering continued by throwing young coconuts from one person to another between two groups. This event aims to commemorate the opening of Sekar Village. Location: Donorejo, Pacitan Regency
14 October - BAGONG DAM PURIFICATION
	To express thanksgiving to the Almighty God, the farmers that living around Bagong Dam area hold ritual ceremony dedicated to the dam initiator Menak Sopal. Visit his tomb, launch buffalo head into the sea, stage bamboo horse dance and leather puppet show. Starts at 05.00 am - 18:00 pm Location: Ngantru, Trenggalek Regency
31 October - SUMENEP REGENCY ANNIVERSARY
	The celebration depicts the procession of Arya Wiraraja inauguration as the first regent in Sumenep and stages the cultural performances and traditional music involving artists and students. Location: Sumenep Regency
October - BULL RACE IN PAMEKASAN
	Grand Final of Bull Race Location: Pamekasan
October - WARANGGANA GRADUATION
	The inauguration of Waranggono (the dancers that having succeeded in learning Tayub dance) is held at the dance center of Langen Tayub Anjuk Ladang. Location: Sambirejo, Nganjuk Regency

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Chicken Soto Lamongan

Soto Lamongan



This food is one of the famous foods in entire Indonesia. Soto, is such a beef or chicken soup. In some regency in East Java or even in Indonesia have their own type of soto. The most famous one is coming from Lamongan.



Soto Lamongan have rich ingredients that mix together into a bowl completed by hot spicy broth. The condiments are: rice, glass noodle, chicken shredded, chicken liver, young egg, boil shredded egg, fried onion and celery.



Do not forget the sambal sauce to make it hotter and add the koya to make it thicker. Koya is made by fried garlic and shrimp cracker that crushed into powder. The use of koya is to make the soup become thick and lumpy.



It so yummy...



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Wooden Puppet

Handmade Wooden Puppet



Puppet is the famous traditional performance in Java island. There are many kind of Puppet, such as; human puppet, wooden puppet, leather puppet, etc. All of those puppets usually played in special event.



Nganjuk is one of area that produces leather puppet. This kind of puppet is made of animal leather, such as; goat or deer. The processes of leather puppet are by choosing good leather, designed it as puppet, dried and begin to color.



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The Dawn At Teleng Ria Beach

Teleng Ria Beach



Teleng Ria beach is the nearest destination while visiting Pacitan Regency, it is about 5 minutes from the city. This beach faced to 'Pantai Selatan' or South Sea with the extent of white sand along 3 km. The distance from the Capital of Pacitan regency to the location is only 3,5 km, and it is easily reached with various vehicle.



The wave is medium and enjoyable for swimming and also to have a picnic with family. It has white sand and beautiful panorama guarded by limo mountains.



The visitors can enjoy the south sea wave, swimming pool and play ground, a stage for cultural event for Bonggo Budoyo and camping area, fishing area, hotels, and traditional food of Pacitan.



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Four Face Buddha Surabaya

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Four Face Buddha



Buddha Empat Muka or Four Faces Buddha statue is located at one of the corners of the famous Pantai Ria Kenjeran, a beach area in the city of Surabaya that also famous for its fisheries products and place to hang out.



The four faces Buddha statue represents the four good traits of Buddha, which loves, generosity, fair and meditating. Those four goodnesses implies on, Buddha is good among human beings, to help anyone without discrimination, and faithful in prayer or petition, and those are submitted in a ritual procession.

This statue having similarity with the Buddha statue in Bangkok, which represents face of peace and health, face of good relationships, face of fortune and face of protection against evil.



This four kindness is also had a meaning of, Buddha is a presentation of affection of fellow being, assist whoever without discrimination, and devoted in prayer or application that submitted in ritual procession. While on Buddha eight hands, there are holy book, holy water, defense weapon, fight weapon to against the badness, holy book, prayer beads, chest, and cupu.



Four Faces Buddha was inaugurated in November, 9 2004. With the spectacular building, this statue can be one of the interesting destination in Surabaya. Moreover, this statue was awarded by MURI as the highest and the largest statue in Indonesia.



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Jangkar Beach

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Jangkar Beach



Jangkar is one of the beaches and harbors in Situbondo. This harbor is quite busy during shipping activities from Situbondo to Kalianget, Madura. There is lighthouse and also fish aouction to buy fresh fishes. Jangkar harbor is located in Asembagus district, Situbondo, about 10 km to the eastern of Situbondo regency.



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Sien Orchid, See The Orchids

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Sien Orchid Agrotourism



Sien Orchid is an orchid garden which stores various kinds of orchids and ornamental plants, located in between Pandaan Tretes access road, where the tourists can see beautiful orchids and both can be bought as souvenirs. In this place also cultivated a variety of orchids for sale on the preservation or for public sale.



They have Dendrobium, Vanda, Cattleya, Rhyncostylist , Phanalaenopsis and many more as their collections.



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East Java On September

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 Government Tourist Offices.



We hope the East Java’s Calendar of Events 2012 will be helpful and useful for visitors and travelers.



SEPTEMBER

1 – 7 September - SEBLANG OLEHSARI



Seblang is a ceremony of village purification highlighted with mystical traditional dance called Seblang. Women will play it for seven days in row. This ritual dance aims to drive away the evil spirit. In the last day, the dancers parade throughout the village by distributing some flowers and the villagers try to get and keep it at their home as an amulet.

Location: Glagah, Banyuwangi Regency

8 September - FISH AUCTION



It is held to welcome Idul Fitri highlighted with special fish (Bandeng) auction. The fish is taken from either dry water or salty one.

Location: Market, Gresik Regency



27 September - SENDANG BIRU SEA OFFERING



The religious rituals of Hindu society that are consecutively held in 3 days before Nyepi holiday on the beach of Balekambang. The ceremony launches offerings to the sea to express thanksgiving and pray together to drive away the evil spirit.

Location: Sendang Biru Beach, Tambakrejo, Malang Regency

September - KARO CEREMONY



It is a tradtional ceremony held by Tennggerese commmunity for seven days consecutively in the hope to keep alive the custom and tradition. It is highlighted with traditional dances like Sodoran, Ojung and Nyadran.

Location: Tosari, Pasuruan Regency.

September - SKILOT



To celebrate the seventh day after Lebaran Day, the Pasuruan community holds the competition of sky on the mud.

Location: Lekok, Pasuruan Regency



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