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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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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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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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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East Java On August

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.



AUGUST



1–19 August - THE INDEPENDENCE DAY OF INDONESIA



Visit Indonesia to see various kinds of spectacular attraction and colorful carnivals that held throughout the country. The event will be an unforgettable moment that you should not missed. It is not only aim to glorify the historical value and patriotism among Indonesian but also to express thankfulness to God for getting freedom from the Dutch colonialism.

Location:Throughout the country

2 August - ASHADA CARNIVAL



- Ritual procession proceeds from the Maha Vihara Mojopahit to Brahu Temple in Bejijong, km away.

- Lighting thousands of candles at Brahu Temple by the participants

- Ashada ceremony celebrated by the Family of Budhayana

- The participants of the ceremony are monks

- The parade is followed by the monks from all over Indonesia and highlighted with a various local performances and dances: horse, Reyog, mask, etc.



Location : Maha Vihara Mojopahit, Mojokerto

2 August - CHARM OF PENATARAN



THE Parade of traditional performance, Kresnayana Dance, is staged at the complex of Penataran Temple,

Location:Nglegok Sub district, Blitar Regency

5 August - PARADE AND PROCESSION OF BLITAR REGENCY ANNIVERSARY



The Performances of traditional art and culture and float paradeS are held to commemorate the anniversary of Blitar Regency.

Location:Blitar Regency

14–15 August - YADNYA KASADA



This is an annual midnight offering ceremony held by Tenggerese community at Ngadisari Village, Probolinggo Regency. The procession begins with an inaugural ceremony for the most honored man among the Tenggerese.



It highlighted with a traditional ballet performance and followed by inauguration of Tenggerese Priests. Then at dawn, the priests prepare themselves for the ritual offerings by magic spells. Thousands of pilgrims bring local products as the offering to thrown into the crater in the hope that they receive the blessing of Betoro Bromo, the Fire God of Mt. Bromo.

Location:Probolinggo Regency, and Pasuruan Regency

16 August - BONDOWOSO REGENCY ANNIVERSARY



To commemorate the anniversary of Bondowoso Regency, traditional performances such as Singo Ulung dance depicting the legend from Bondowoso and colossal drama depicting the founder of Bondowoso, Ki Bagoes Asra, are held at town square.

Location: Bondowoso Town Square

17 Augusts - FLUTTERING OF FLAG IN THE PEAK



Fluttering of flag ceremony is held in the peak of Mount Semeru. It is usually done by local and foreign mountain hikers.

Location:Mount Semeru, Lumajang

17 August - PROBOLINGGO CITY ANNIVERSARY



Probolinggo City holds art and cultural performances and float parade to commemorate the city anniversary

Location: Probolinggo City.

17 August - BULL RACE IN PASURUAN



Celebrating the IndependenCE day of the Republic of Indonesia, the Madurese Community that living in Pasuruan held Bull Race.

Location: Pasuruan Regency

18 August - GREBEG MEMETRI



This event is held by the community of Tutur Sub district, Pasuruan Regency to express thanksgiving for the abundant natural wealth and good harvest. The series of activities are held including a parade and carnival culture, the ritual burial of the cow head as a symbol of sacrifice, cultural arts performances such as Jaran Goyang, Ojung, Campursari Music, Patrol Music, and Self-defense, Al Banjari, Parade of Band and Bazaar.

Location: Tutur, Pasuruan Regency

31 August - The 817th TRENGGALEK REGENCY ANNIVERSARY



The series of activities such as Cultural performances, visiting the tomb of Trenggalek Founder, reciting Holy Qur'an, heirloom parade, leather puppet show and fireworks are held to commemorate the Trenggalek Regency Anniversary.

Location:Trenggalek Regency.

August - SURABAYA REOG FESTIVAL



Reog is a traditional dance originating from Ponorogo Regency. The group usually comprises of 30 members including dancers, musicians and supporters. The dancers wear a mask made from the head of tiger and the feathers of peacock. The mask weighs about 40 kg. It is organized by the Government of Surabaya Municipality in cooperation with Purbaya in order to raise the groups of Reyog Ponorogo, which still exist in Surabaya.

Location: Surabaya

August - SAPI SONO



It is a beauty contest of a couple of cows. Besides selecting the healthiest and the best physical performance, the cows should face the mirror. Those that run away from the mirror are the loser.

Location: Pamekasan



August - WRESTLING



To celebrate the harvest time, the communities of Setro Village held the wrestling competition.

Location: Setro Menganti Village, Gresik Regency

Location: Menganti, Gresik Regency

August - BULL RACE IN SAMPANG



Bull racing is a traditional culture in Madura Island, which is very famous for Madurese people. It is highlighted with various Madurese traditional art performances such as Sapi Sonok (bull beauty contest), Saronen music, and mass dance.

Location: Sampang Regency

August – October - BULL RACE IN SUMENEP



Bull racing is a traditional culture in Madura Island, which is very famous for Madurese people. It is highlighted with various Madurese traditional art performances such as Sapi Sonok (bull beauty contest), Saronen music, and mass dance.

Location: Sumenep Regency

August – October - SAPI SONO



It is a beauty contest of a couple of cows. Besides selecting the healthiest and the best physical performance, the cows should face the mirror. Those that run away from the mirror are the loser.

Location: Sumenep Regency



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The History Of Ngetos Temple

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Ngetos Temple



Candi Ngetos located at Ngetos village, Ngetos district about 5 kilometers to the south of Nganjuk town. There is an inheritance from the year of 859 Saka or 937 Masehi. This inheritance was made from the red bricks. On that place, Anjuk Ladang, the ancient inscription was also found. Near to this place, there is an historical ancient inheritance that was known by Candi Ngetos. According to the historian, based on that temple form, this temple has made in XV century (Majapahit era). Phisically, this temple has broken and it can not identify anymore. It leave the main of the temple, that has four relief.



This temple is believed as Hayam Wuruk (the famous King of Mojopahit) grave. At that time, he want to be buried in a place which stay in front of the Wilis mountain. This area is one of Mojopahit part. Then Hayam Wuruk has an idea and asked his uncle (the King of wind) named Raden Condromowo and titled Raden Ngabei Selopurwoto, to built the temple. He also asked his uncle to buried him in this temple if he had die. The society around also believe that in Ngetos, there was twin temple and called Tajum temple. But one of them was bigger than the other. It was said that the Hayam Wuruk grave was in the temple that was gone.







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Songgoriti Temple

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Songgoriti Temple



Songgoriti is located in Songgokerto village, Batu district, under the hillside of Mount Panderman and has a hot spring pool. There is temple Songgoriti and Ganesha Statue as the empire omission of Singosari and Dutch era. Songgoriti Temple is located in a dale dissociating between mountainsides of Arjuna with mountainside of Kawi. This temple has built with a hot spring, which had believed able to heal various diseases. Seen from its simple architecture style, this temple classified as eldest temple in Central Java and the decoration described Central Java manner.



Songgoriti tourism object is surrounded by nature scenery, so that it has fresh and cool air. This object is very interesting for anyone who wants to walk around for having relaxed or feel the real nature nuance.



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Citraland Surabaya

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Citral Land



In 1989, PT Ciputra Surya Tbk was become the pioneer of 'Kota Mandiri' development in West Surabaya. The first company project is Surabaya Citra Raya Real Estate that opened in 1993. This real estate is resides in an area about 1126 hectares and become the development project of the biggest Real Estate in East Java.



This real estate is known as The Singapore of Surabaya which is the cleanness, modern and green town like Singapore has. This luxuriant housing is built with inwrought security and safety system. Power cable tissue system, telephone and polarization of water stays underground.



It all supported by various facilities like golf courses and family club, international school, shopping market, and other. The housing area is managed inwrought by an institute. Once in a while we meet busy women to abstract grass weed, sprinkle crop by using sprayer and water faucet being attached alongside the road. They are worker woman that is visible contrast with "moderation" and a luxuriant housing image.



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Bratang Flower Market

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Bratang Flower Market



Bratang flower market is traditional flower market in Surabaya, precisely in Bratang street. At early begin, it was just small area that inhabited by 5 sellers from kayoon market, fortunately, this small area become large and develop since 1990s.



Today, the market is already organized; the cleanliness is already maintained and this make convenient for the visitors who want to buy flowers. Moreover, the facilities in the market are getting better, like the parking lot that is relatively safe and nice. Do not worry about the criminality during your shopping, because this area is safe from those disturbances.



At a glance, this flower market seems like an ordinary flower market, which there is numbers of ornamental plants that neatly arranged in the overhang booths, the colorful leaves and flowers that really attractive, the soothing green leaves and the fragrance.



Bratang flower market is standing on more than 2400 m2 area. There are more than 200 booths measuring 3x4 meters in every stall in the market area. And more than 65 people florists live and run the businesses.



Bratang flower market is open 24 hours a day, although some stalls closed at six o'clock. But there are few booths remain open. The visitors are mostly come on weekends, it starts from morning to the evening. Bratang flower market is the most complete market than any other florists. For instance, when in other places is very difficult to get Toga plant (Family Medicine Plantation), here on Bratang is available.



The location is very strategic because it is located near to the terminal of Bratang. It is also near to Manyar Megah Indah shopping complex and also near to bird & fish market.



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Al-Akbar Great Mosque

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Al Akbar Mosque



Al-Akbar Great mosque is located in Pagesangan Street, Jambangan sub-district, Surabaya. It was built in August, 4 1995 and was inaugurated on November 10, 2000 by Mr. President KH Abdurrahman Wahid.



Al-Akbar mosque is such a magnificent and modern mosque that has been known in Asia and Worldwide. This mosque is become another icon from Surabaya relating the religious tourism site. Al-Akbar mosque is the second largest mosque after Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta.



Al-Akbar Great mosque has 11.2 hectare area with a building area of 28,509 square meters, 147 meters long, 128 meters wide. This mosque has two-story and being equipped by elevators and towers. The visitor who give visit to the mosque can enjoy the views of Surabaya, Sidoarjo and Bangkalan on the top of the tower, which has 99 meters high. With only Rp. 3000 per person to go to the tower.



The mosque is equipped with various amenities and facilities such as; the secretariat office, As-Shofa Al-Marwah room which has 36 mx 42 m wide square equipped with a stage exhibition carpet, sound system, air conditioned, 3 wifi spots, 100 pieces seats, dressing room and toilet and can accommodate 2000 invitations.



The unique impression of this building lies in the unique design of the dome which like the structure of the leaves , with building structure combination between dark blue and green color that gives the impression of cool and peace. It has a main building and two other buildings that can be penetrate directly into the main building.



The exterior of the mosque is decorated with various shades of carving and calligraphy. The entrance to the mosque consists of 45 main doors, and everything is made by carved teak wood. While, the interior of the mosque is decorated by carvings ornamental and calligraphy which is very dominant adorning the walls of the mosque. There is Koran shelves scattered throughout the mosque and at the top of the interior there is calligraphy ornament which has 180 meters long with one meter width.



More about the architecture, the beauty of the mosque is completely supporting by good lighting. Starting from the lighting in the building, yard, garden, until the lights that illuminating the dome and minarets.



Furthermore, the mosque becomes more magnificent by the beauty of glass ornaments in the interior decoration. The carving art glass has become a strength and beauty of its own in the field of exterior and interior, beside, it is useful to saving the energy and to muffle the noise.



Apart from being a place of worship, this mosque is also reserved for Islamic syiar. It is proved by the islamic activities like Islamic marriage ceremony often conducted in areas of Zam-Zam with facilitad by wide parking space. There is also the Zaitun venue and and Yasmin which are reserved for the Haji, recitation and religious counseling.



Overall, aside from the commercial things, the mosque is literally the place to worship Him and become the home for those who lose and exhausted, and everyone is welcome to be home.







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Bambu Runcing Monument At Night

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Bambu Runcing Monument



Bambu runcing is such a traditional weapon that being used by the Indonesian soldiers in the battle against the Dutch colonialism. Precisely on the November, 10 1945, which is now celebrate as Heroes' Day. The shape of Bambu Runcing is in the form of bamboo spears which have function to stab the enemies. This weapon was made relating the limitation of modern weapon and to show the spirit among the soldiers as the civilians.

By commemorating those struggles, there is Bambu Runcing monument, which is located in Panglima Sudirman Street. Bambo Runcing monument is Surabaya city icon besides the Heroes Monument.



This monument is consisted of 5 pillars and have irregular high on each pillars that formed like sharp-pointed bamboo. Unfortunately, there is no exact estimation about the high on each pillars. At certain time, there will be water that flowing out from the pointed bamboo, which like spurting water from the bamboo. Moreover, this monument is surrounded by small garden that full of colorful ornamental plants encircle this monument. This concept can be one of the green concept around the city, regarding that Bambu Runcing monument is lies in the middle of rush and crowd traffic lines.



Bambu Runcing monument is settled in the heart of Surabaya, this enable the visitors who want to explore Surabaya, they can go further to the next location after visiting Bambu Runcing Monument. This place is near to Surabaya Zoo, Tunjungan Plaza or Surabaya Plaza shopping mall, or just visiting the next heroic site of Surabaya Heroes Monument.





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Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument

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Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument



This monument having 30,6 meters high, which sustained by a building as high as 30 meters. This statue depict a Commandant of Indonesian Maritime Army complete with his honor sword. The statue is standing confidently toward the ocean, ready to dash against the wave and go through storm, this is shown as the aspiration of Indonesian navy.



This monument is built by The Staff Leader of Indonesia Maritime Army that then continue by Admiral TNI Muhamad Arifin and designed by Nyoman Nuarta. It uses as a Lighthouse for ships that sail. The word Jalesveva Jayamahe is taken from TNI AL motto that means, "In the sea we are glorious.





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Internatio Building

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Internatio Building



Internatio Building or Internationale Crediten Handelvereeniging, is located in the corner of Heerenstraat and Willemsplein, which is now called Jayengrono Street, Surabaya. It precisely near to Jembatan Merah station and Jembatan Merah Plaza This area is considered as the busy area in Surabaya.



This building had built in 1929 by Biro Aristech AIA (Algemeen Ingenieurs en Architecten Bureau) that in Sumatrastraat 59 Surabaya.



The architect was Ir.Frans Johan Louwrens Ghijsels who bear in 1882 to realize this building. The other masterpiece was:

- NV Nederlandsch Indische Handelsbank in 1926

- Eye Hospital Oendaanstraat, Aniem building in Embong Woengoe.

This tan building has two stars, which is still seen firm and steady standing among the modernization.





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East Java On July 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.

22-25 July - NATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL
	This event is participated by local people domestic and foreign tourist Location: Batu

24 July - JFC (Jember Fashion Carnival)
	One of the tourism potential should be developed in Jember is Jember Fashion Carnival (JFC). This event will attract the tourist in Jember. Jember Fashion Carnival is able to involve the whole community and foreign tourists who are coming from the Netherlands, France and England. JFC starts from Jember town square and finishes at Kaliwates Sub district approximately 5 km. Location: Jember Regency

24 July - ULANG TAHUN KWAN SING TEE KOEN
	To commemorate the birthday of Kongco Kwan Sing Tee Koen, one of the Chinese gods, the Confucius followers hold warship, parade in the city, Barong Sai and Liong Sai, public entertainment and leather puppet show. Location: Kwan Sing Biop Temple, Tuban

27 July - SEA OFFERING AT PANCER BEACH
	Religious rituals of Hindu society is held to express thanksgiving and pray together to drive away the evil spirit. The program launches offering into the sea, stages leather puppet show and religious memorial banquet. Location: Pancer Beach, Pesanggrahan Sub district-Banyuwangi

July - CROSS CULTURE FESTIVAL
	Surabaya stages cultural performances and collaborated with some other countries like Busan-Korea, Kochi-Jepan, Malaysia, etc. Those countries have known as the sister states of Surabaya. Location: Surabaya
July - BULL RACE IN SURABAYA
	Bull racing is a traditional culture in Madura Island, which is very famous for Madurese people. It is highlighted with various Madurese traditional art performances such as Sapi Sonok (bull beauty contest), Saronen music, and mass dance. Location: Surabaya
July - SEA OFFERING
	Thanksgiving procesion on the beach highlited with sailing boat parade. Location: Banyuates, Sampang
July - SARANGAN FESTIVAL (LAKE OFFERINGS)
	It originates from village purification then develops into Lake Offering Festival. This annual event aims to keep alive the legend of Lake Sarangan. It is highlighted with some performances like Ritual of Village Purification, launching offering, Reyog Trance Dance and public entertainment. Location: Lake Sarangan, Magetan Regency
July,August,September - BULL RACE IN SAMPANG
	Bull racing is a traditional culture in Madura Island, which is very famous for Madurese people. It is highlighted with various Madurese traditional art performances such as Sapi Sonok (bull beauty contest), Saronen music, and mass dance. Location: Ketapang, Sampang Regency

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