Bawang Merah Nganjuk

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Nganjuk Shallot

At Nganjuk, Onion is one of best commodity for the local area. Even on East Java the production of this onion is coming at the first rank, then Probolinggo and Kediri.

The onion cultivation on this area has almost spread all over Nganjuk, in almost every district, but the center is in Rejoso, Wilangan, Bagar, Gondang, and Sukomoro. One of the biggest productions is in Rejoso. In 2002, this district totally produce 36 % Onion from Nganjuk.

The marketing process for this onion product is easy, besides using direct selling the onion also brought to Sukomoro market as a central for this onion to the consumers. When it's coming to harvest time the transaction will be 200 ton per day. Then, onion now becomes the biggest income for Nganjuk people.

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The History Of Candi Ngetos

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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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Anjuk Ladang Park

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Anjuk Ladang Park

This nice park is located at the central city of Nganjuk close to the Anjuk Ladang Stadium. It is located in the heart of Nganjuk town and the location is so shady and full of trees. It has equipped with children playground, jogging track, swimming pool and camping ground. The nuance around is so cool and fresh air because it has many trees and grass. Anjuk Ladang Park also has animal collection and the visitors can take a picture with them. Those animals is in various kind, such as; deer, monkeys, birds, etc.

This park is very beautiful and usually use as family recreation object. Anjuk Ladang Park often recommended as family recreation park in Nganjuk and often use as camping activity. This park is also has a stage for some special events. Some performances like; dance, theater, music are often held there.

The park is full of visitors, especially in holiday. There are many family visits this park with their family member and friends. Therefore, it is a very ideal place to relax with family and also has a wide parking area.

Visit Anjuk Ladang Park in Nganjuk tourism and get its fresh nuance.

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Sedudo Waterfall Nganjuk

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Sedudo Waterfall located at Ngliman, Sawahan district. Reachable from Nganjuk about 30 km. The air is fresh and cool. This location is often visited by many of people especially during Suro, one of months of the Javanese year. An impressive waterfall of more than 100 metres high, Sedudo Falls - like many other falls, springs, and wells in Java is believed to be something of a fountain of youth. The district goverment and the public around, always held a traditional ceremony every Suro. According to them, Sedudo Waterfall was used to bath statue in Parna Prahista ceremony, then the water spattered to the body in order to get a safety and eternal youth. The traditional ceremony of taking up Sedudo sacral water as the sign to begin the public bathing is done by 12 girls with long hair and boys. The form this procession is taking a bath together in the pool under Sedudo waterfall, and held every Suro (the first Javanese month). This procession is led by the Regent of Nganjuk and followed by the local visitors, and the tourist who come from the whole Java. After taking a bath, still on the Sedudo area, the visitors are entertained with the traditional art named Jedor.

Sedudo Waterfall is located at the foot of Mount. Wilis, like many other falls; clear water, falls, and fresh air. But this waterfall wells in Java is believed to be something of a fountain of youth, especially during the first month of the Javanese year, will be blessed with eternal youth. Aside from the waterfall itself, the trip up into the hills from Nganjuk, following the river's current, offers exceptional visit of fresh mountain country. In that Waterfall, we also can get fasilities such as;toilet, bath room, food seller, clothes seller, fruits seller, and souvenirs. Aside from the waterfall itself, the trip up into the hills from Nganjuk, following the river's course, offers exceptional vistas of mountain country.

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