Maluku (Moluccas)

Maluku/Moluccas has underwater park is very beautiful, charming tropical beaches and volcanic mountains surrounded by woods. The island is an island famous rempahyang spices and has attracted many traders from India, China, Arab, and Europe to seek cloves and nutmeg. In 1511, the Portuguese built a fort on the island of Ternate their first, and managed to monopolize the clove trade. The arrival of the Dutch in 1599, is a serious threat to that control natural wealth Pourtugis embarrassment. Armed conflict broke out, they take great customs of the people of Maluku. The Dutch finally emerged as the winner, then they monopolize trade with an iron hand. Entire villages were razed to the ground and thousands peduduk dead island, especially on the island of Banda. The British then occupied Maluku during the Napoleonic Wars, but in 1814 returned and it was not until 1863 the cultivation of spices was abolished in the province.

Currently the fish and other marine products are the main source of income of the people of Maluku. There are also nickel, oil, manganese, and various types of wood as a commodity area.

ENTRANCE

The main entrance is through the Moluccas to the provincial capital Ambondengan regular flights from most parts of the archipelago. Air and sea transport linking the islands with 79 ports and 25 airports. There is also access to many remote islands are interesting to visit.

HISTORY

The name comes from the Arabic Maluku estimated that 'Jazirat al-Muluk', which means the land of kings. This is possible because Maluku kingdoms such as Ternate, Tidore, Bacan, and others. Kora-kora, is their famous fleet strong, equipped with war canoes were able to explore the Sulawesi Sea and Alaska when their golden years. The king get their wealth of spices, especially cloves. At that time the price of cloves and spices are very expensive because of its ability to preserve food not like now with the refrigerator.

When the spices are also used as a medicine and Europe this plant can not grow. Shipping spices to Europe must pass through these complicated, this is what causes the price becomes very expensive. Then the Europeans think the price of spices would be cheaper if they come directly to the place of origin. From this a kolonialismepun era began.

Portuguese came the first time in 1510 danmereka trying to monopolize trade in the Moluccas. Next came Spain and both had to contend with opposition kingdom of Ternate and Tidore until not long before they give up.

Dutch then came up with the provision of financial and persenjatan more good.They also experienced in the administration of trade and harder against the people of Maluku. Residents who refuse to cooperate in the Banda islands were slaughtered ruthlessly, and partly employed as slaves.

During the fall of VOC, Britain then ruled here for a year but this is problematic because the British smuggled from Maluku seeds to be planted in Malaysia and Ceylon (Sri Lanka). As a result, no longer the center of Maluku spice for search of spices can be found in other places closer.

CULINARY

Many seafood can be found here. Try the grilled or baked fish while you enjoy a beautiful view of the Moluccas.

Fish rice (rice and fish meal) is also worth a try.

If you are interested in trying to concoct a meal in itself, it can buy fresh ingredients at the nearest supermarket and small shops.

SOCIETY AND CULTURE

Historically Moluccan community is very diverse, consisting of a nation Malay, Indian, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Bugis and Javanese. Ua-ulu community chose not dressed traditionally where men can be identified with a red head cover.

tourist agency

Department of Culture and Tourism Prov. Moluccas

Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Batu Merah, Ambon

Tel. (62-911) 312300

Fax. (62-911) 352471

website: http://www.malukuprov.go.id/

East Kalimantan

As a major producer of oil and timber, East Kalimantan is currently the most advanced industrial provinces in Indonesia. Oil, mining, and timber brought prosperity to the province.

The travelers who have a lot to go places they can find adventure here to be visited various awesome place. If you want comfort then this is where you will feel at home because this area is already developed modern.

East Kalimantan Province is one of four provinces in Kalimantan. The province borders with Malaysia, namely the State of Sabah and Sarawak, East Malaysia.

East Kalimantan has diverse attractions, both natural tourism, ecotourism, cultural tourism. Nature in this area which include the beauty of the sea and the mountains of the sprawling, rivers, dense tropical jungle tours, with flaora species diversity and wild fauna, such as those found in Kutai National Park.

In East Kalimantan grew about 1000-189.000 plant species include the black orchid flowers can reach the price per-Rp500,000 - 1,000,000.

ENTRANCE

Balikpapan is the entrance to East Kalimantan. Balikpapan can be reached by direct flights from Jakarta, Manado, Surabaya and Tarakan.

HISTORY

Before the entry of the tribes of Sarawak tribes and immigrants from outside the island, the area is very sparsely populated. Before the arrival of the Dutch, there are several kingdoms in East Kalimantan, among which are the Kutai Kingdom (Hindu), Sultanate Kutai ing Martadipura, Sand Sultanate, the Sultanate of Bulungan.

Kutai kingdom is patterned Hindu kingdom of India established since the 4th century. The kingdom was then converted to Islam and became the empire. Mid 19th century, the Dutch managed to colonize East Kalimantan, which followed the uprising and protests from local residents.

Mid 20th century, the Dutch handed over power to the Japanese, and formed a political party. When Japan was defeated in World War II, the Netherlands seeks to create puppet states, one of which is located in East Kalimantan. In 1950, the people managed to repel the Netherlands.

Previous East Kalimantan is one of the residency of Kalimantan. In accordance with the aspirations of the people, since 1956 the region divided into three provinces, namely East Kalimantan, South Kalimantan and West Kalimantan.

CULINARY

The seafood is worth to taste when you are here. Because the majority of the population are Muslims so many restaurants here offer halal food.

A variety of Chinese food can be enjoyed at an affordable price.

SOCIETY AND CULTURE

Native of East Kalimantan consists of three major parts: Dayaks, Kutai and Banjar. In addition there are also ethnic outsiders, such as Bugis, Javanese, and Makassar. Javanese and Bugis language are two of many regional languages ​​used by the people of East Kalimantan. Bugis many inhabit Borneo, Samarinda, Sengata and Bontang. While many tribes inhabiting Java Samarinda and Balikpapan.

Dayak tribe or mountain people, the They want to be known by names such as Iban tribe, Funan and Banuaq. These tribes lived in longhouses in a large family called Lamin or Limaq Daru.

Regional languages ​​in East Kalimantan is an Austronesian language of the Malayo-Polynesian clump. Among these are Tidung language, Bahasa Banjar, Berau English, Bahasa Kutai, and Lun Bawang language.

tourist agency

Jl. Sudirman No 22

No. Phone (0541) 736850.747241

Fax: (0514) 748895, 736 866

Email: disbudparkaltim@gmail.com

Official Website: disbudpar.kaltimprov.go.id and www.pariwisatakaltim.com

BANTEN

Historically Banten used to be a strong maritime town rival kingdom of Mataram and now this area is a fishing village where you will still get a reflection of his past. The capital of Banten province is Serang. Banten is one of the first famous historic place, is just 10 km from the city of Serang. In this place, you will see a lot of the legacy of empire founded the 16th and 18th centuries.

Banten You will find the traces of the Islamic empire. The most famous being the Great Mosque and the ruins keratonnya. Banten Great Mosque was built the 16th century and still exists to this day that characterizes the early Islamic architecture.

Ujung Kulon National Park is one of the national parks and nature conservation site in Indonesia yan gdapat you kunjingi in Banten. At this location, you can see the beauty of tropical forests and one-horned rhino (Rhino sondaicus) which form the main tourist attraction.

There is also Pulau Umang located in the tourist area of ​​Pandeglang coast, adjacent to the tourist area of ​​Tanjung Lesung. This tourist resort is managed by a private company that provides a variety of recreational and entertainment facilities are attractive. On this island, there is a resort styled with a natural artistic flair, equipped with meeting rooms, cafe, spa, business center, sunset lounge, beach club, swimming pool and so on. In addition, the available water sports and leisure facilities, a jogging track, cross country, tennis courts, karaoke, and others. You can go to this island with relative ease. Because the district management company provides a car rental from Jakarta to the island or can also be reached from Ujung Kulon.

There is also a nature reserve Swamp Lake (Rawadano) located in Serang district within 101 km from Jakarta. This area is an area other than the swamp area there is also a lake. The area is about 2,500 ha are covered by various types of trees. The island became a nesting place for various kinds of animals such as reptiles, such as snakes and crocodiles.

Do not forget also in Banten you can visit Mount Krakatau, located in the waters of the Sunda Strait. Region's beautiful natural attractions easily you kujungi of Anyer-Carita beach about one hour by motor boat. At this location you can camp, hike, fishing, and of course enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and charming sea.

Mount Krakatau is one of the most famous mountains in the world, because of the devastating eruption in 1883. The eruption voice audible to the Australian continent region, even heat clouds blanketed some areas of Europe during the week. A huge explosion of Krakatoa volcano mountain children then formed what is now known as Anak Krakatau, came to the surface in 1928 and has remained active.

ENTRANCE

Soekarno Hatta International Airport is the main access to Banten. You also reach Banten by car or motorcycle through the Jakarta-Serang. There is also a bus in 4 Pakupatan terminals, Terminal, Terminal Porisplawad, Labuan Terminal and Terminal Merak.

HISTORY

Banten in the illustrious history as a port city that is very crowded with people who open and prosperous. 5th century Banten is part of the Kingdom Tarumanagara.

During the reign of Sultan Agung (1651-1683) Banten experienced its golden period. Unfortunately after Banten decline and then the Dutch took over.

Early 17th century AD, Banten is one of the important commercial centers in the path of international commerce in Asia. His territory includes what is now the province of Lampung. When the Dutch arrived in Banten for the first time, the Portuguese have long entered into Banten. Later the British set up lodges in Banten, and then followed by the Netherlands.

In addition, the people of France and Denmark has ever come in Banten. In the competition between European traders, the Dutch emerged as the winner. The Portuguese fled from Banten (1601) after their fleet was destroyed by the Dutch fleet in the waters of Banten. The English are also excluded from Batavia (1619) and Banten (1684).

After the independence of Banten initially was part of West Java province, but separated since 2000 by the decision of the Law No. 23 of 2000. The headquarters is located in the city of Serang. Banten region has many industries are also some sea port developed in anticipation to capture the excess capacity of sea ports in Jakarta, and is intended also to be an alternative to the port of Singapore.

Sunda Strait makes Banten is one lane of traffic due to strategic sea impassable large vessels connecting Australia and New Zealand with the Southeast Asian region. In addition, Banten is the link between Java and Sumatra.

CULINARY

Try milkfish satay offerings, one of the specialties of Banten. These fish without spines which included meat fish into the fish skin that has been mixed with spices and finally burned. Sate milkfish is resistant beberpa day. It was sweet, savory and delicious. Therefore, you do not miss a bite.

SOCIETY AND CULTURE

Banten is Sundanese community religious though sometimes still believes in the old traditions and customs.

Among others who still adhere to the tradition is the Bedouins or those Kanekes (Urang Cibeo) that inhabit the foot of the mountains in the village Kendeng Kanekes, Leuwidamar subdistrict, Lebak-Rangkasbitung, located about 40 km from the town of Rangkasbitung. People Kanekes 'in' do not know the culture board, so that the customs, beliefs, and stories of ancestors is only stored in the speech orally.

Kanekes community trust called Sunda Wiwitanyang rooted in the worship of ancestral spirits (animism) which then further influenced by Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. The core belief is absolute customary provisions adopted in everyday life. Essential content 'pikukuh' (compliance) Kanekes is the concept of "without any change", or change as little as possible. For some people, indigenous beliefs held Kanekes reflect the religious beliefs of the Sundanese people in general before the advent of Islam.

Tourist Agency

Regional Government Center Banten (KP3B)

Syech road Nawawi, PALIMA - Serang

Tel. 0254.267060

Fax. 0254.267070

Email: disbudparprovinsibanten@yahoo.co.id

Website: www.bantenculturetourism.com

Traditional Clothes of West Papua

Traditional clothes of men and women in Papua physically you might conclude that these clothes are similar. They wear clothes and body cover the bottom with the same model. They also both wearing the same ornaments, such as a headdress in the form of birds of paradise, bracelets, necklaces, and belts of beads and fringe at the ankle. Forms of dress depicted here is a new creation. Customarily not forget to spears / arrows and shields held the groom give the impression of indigenous Papuans.

Apparel Wedding Bride

Wedding attire worn by the bride is in white dress, red-brown. Papuans did please the white color in the dress, it is a development that goes hand in hand with time.

Although they still love the vibrant colors and patterns typical of Papua, such as beads or bird of paradise plumes. The combination of colors used symbolized by the color hue birds of paradise feathers.

Indigenous Elders and Religious Clothing

Imposed by traditional elders and religion are different. Indigenous elders typically use traditional Papuan traditional clothing, bird of paradise feathers and ornaments boar tusks. While Elders Religion wore a yellow robe and matching flannel uniform.

Wedding Apparel Society

Local people became groomsman generally wear plain or dress their best. Or failing that, in general, local wear gloves woven with superiors regular clothes or white clothes - which signifies purity.

Unlike the penis sheath. The following explanation of the clothes or the clothes of the indigenous Papuan:

Koteka is a unique skill, which is solely owned by the tribal people in Papua, where the sheath is a custom clothing used at the time unfamiliar pants used to cover (sorry) male genitalia.

Origin

Sheath made of leather Labu Air. how made by removing the contents and pumpkin seeds that are old, and the skin in the sun. Koteka words literally, means Apparel, comes from one of the tribes in Paniai. partly Jayawijaya mountain tribe called it hilom or Horim

Many tribes which can be identified by the way they use the sheath, for sheath short use at work and long with attribute decoration, used when carrying out ceremonies, but every tribe has a different shape Koteka, for example Tribe Yali, has the shape of pumpkins long, whereas Tiom people usually wear two pumpkins.

Function and Philosophy Traditional Clothes Papua (Koteka)

In modern times, Koteka increasingly marginalized, will function deserves to remain in the preserve by the way - how to transfer my Koteka functioned without leaving values ​​- values ​​contained therein. Koteka can be used as a medium of painting and souvenirs for tourists, besides, to preserve the same also appreciate art and skills of local residents.

Koteka is a cultural asset of the nation, even in the modern era later Koteka already has other functions, but it remains a part of the culture should not be forgotten, by continuing to preserve their culture, the same has also been maintaining cultural assets that have value - the value of ancestral therein and not lost amid the changing times.

Architecture Fort Marlborough

Citadel is a military locations or buildings erected specifically, reinforced and covered used to protect an installation, area, troops from enemy attack or for control of an area.

Some Marlborough fort building components include:

Revaline is angled three defense building, generally located at the top of the trench in front curtine connected by bridge to the fort buildings. At Marlborough fort, part revaline initially serves as a defense. However, during later functioned as well as social facilities. This is evidenced by the three pieces of the tomb is the tomb of Thomas Parr, Charles Murray and Robert Hamilton. In addition to the three tombs tesebut there are also four plaque is in English pasted on the walls of the entrance gate that reads: George Thomas Shaw, who died on 25 April 1704, Richard Watts, who died December 17, 1705 at the age of 44 years, Henry Stirling who died in April 1744 at the age of 25 years and Capt. James Coney, who died in February 1737 at the age of 36 years.

Outside the building there is a moat around the castle with a moat depth of 1-3 meters and a width of 7 meters. The roving ditch used as a first defense against enemy attacks and disposal of water flow from the fortress. To connect with curtine part revaline built a bridge as a link. Curtine a major defensive wall revaline a fortress located between two bastions.

Bastion is the part that juts out located at each corner of the fort. Keletakannya allows one to shoot without having to show himself and can shoot in any direction freely. Was first developed by the Italians in the late fifteenth century and early sixteenth century. At Fort Marlborough there are four bastions that bastion northern, eastern bastion, bastion southern and western bastion. Bastion West had a room that functioned as a prison as much as two-room and basement.

Building between the eastern and southern bastions, there are 5 rooms with connecting doors that overall as much as 13 pieces shaped door bars. Building the southern bastion and bastion west is divided into two sections separated by a hallway main gate. Buildings west side consists of three rooms separated by a partition wall. Building east, there are seven rooms were constrained by the bulkhead wall. Building between western and northern bastion currently only trace of the former floor of the building, the shape of the building can not be unknown anymore. Building between the north and eastern bastion is divided into two buildings separated by a hallway behind the gate. On the west side door of the building consists of three rooms. Building the east side of the door consists of 4 rooms.

At Fort Marlborough there are four turrets at the top of the bastion. Each one cannon on bastion to the north and south, two cannons in eastern bastion, with the kind of caliber cannon 10 cm.

Fort Marlborough function as the center of defense at the time of the UK to be reduced, and functioned as a trading base. This was shown in 1803 the EIC Board decided to make Fort Marlborough as a center for spice stockpiling of English throughout the East Indies.

Piso Gaja Dompak, Batak People Inheritance

Piso Gaja Dompak are traditional weapons originating from North Sumatra. The name piso gaja dompak taken from the word which means the blade piso functioned for cutting or piercing, and the shape of the pointed and sharp. Called gaja dompak, look like elephant carving as it means on the gun handle.

Piso Gaja Dompak, Batak typical weapon is the inheritance of the Kingdom of Batak. The existence of these weapons cannot be separated from its role in the development of the Kingdom of Batak. This weapon is used only among Kings only. Considering this weapon is also a Royal heirloom, this weapon is not created to kill or injure others. As heirlooms, this weapon is considered to have supernatural powers, who will provide spiritual strength to its owner. This weapon is also the objects dikultuskan and ownership of this weapon is limited to the descendants of the Kings or in other words it was not owned by those outside the Kingdom.

There has been no historical records which mention when exactly Piso Gaja Dompak become an heirloom for the Kingdom of Batak. However, the search results from author Piso King Dompak is closely related to the leadership of King Sisingamaraja i. it is based on the trust of the community against the myth derived from oral traditions recorded in the script.

Tells about a man named Bona Ni Onan, youngest son of King Sinambela. Told during a trip home from afar, Bona Ni Onan found his wife Boru Borbor old is pregnant. He doubted that his wife's womb. Until one night he dreamed of, when the spirit. It said that child in the womb of his wife was the avatar Spirit Bathala and later the child will be King termed Sisingamaraja.

Bona Ni Onan then ensure the dream the truth to his wife. His wife else told me that while he was bathing in sulu – sulu spear (jungle), he heard a roar and Saw the light took possession of his body. After learning that she is pregnant. He also believed that at that time he met the spirit of Bathala.

The period of her pregnancy reached 19 months and the birth of his son ever accompanied a storm of Typhoon and earthquake. By his son's hence he named Manghuntal meaning earthquake rumbling. Go mature Manghuntal started the magical properties showed that reinforces predictions that he is the future King.

In adolescence, Manghuntal went to see the King, raja Mahasakti Uti to gain recognition. At the time he was about to meet the King of Uti, he waited while eating food serve by the wife of the King. When it accidentally he found King Uti hiding in the roof with a snout like a pig.

King Uti ever say hello to manghuntal, he also conveys his return met the King and asked for a white elephant. King Uti ever willing to give to the terms Manghuntal should bring sign-sign from around the region of Toba, Manghuntal ever did. After that Manghuntal back to meet the King of Uti by bringing the terms of Uti. King Uti then gave a white elephant as well as two Royal heirloom that is Dompak and an Elephant Piso spear frontage Hujur Siringis.

Allegedly, Piso Gaja Dompak cannot be released from pembungkusnya except by people who have supernatural powers and Manghuntal can open it. Post it Manghuntal really be King Sisingamaraja I. until recently Batak still trust this myth.

In addition to the inheritance that is so respected and dikultuskan, Piso Gaja Dompak this contains a symbol-a symbol of a meaningful philosophical. Tapered shape of this weapon, in the Batak language called Rantos meaningful intellectual acuity and intelligence thinking. A sharp look at the problems and opportunities, as well as in drawing conclusions and act.

Batak leaders implied that must have the sharpness of thought and intelligence in a saw an issue. Always conduct the deliberations in taking decisions and to take an action as a form of ' wit and acuity to think and view issue '.

Berpenampang elephant carvings allegedly taken from myths provide piso gaja dompak and a white elephant in the Manghuntal or Sisingamaraja i. Piso Gaja Dompak is greatness had taken the leaders of batak, batak leaders have the intellectual intelligence to do justice to the people and responsible to the Lord.

According to the results of the interviews with the grandson of Raja Napatar Sisingamaraja XII, one of the sources mention that Gaja Dompak was in Piso's National Museum. While other sources mention that the weapon or heirloom Piso Gaja Dompak located in one of the museums in the Netherlands along with stamps of the Kingdom of Sisingamaraja.

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Wonderful Gorontalo

Gorontalo province mostly contains of mountainous area that stretches form the north to the south of the province. The Mountainous panorama of Gorontalo is magnificent.

The mountains and forests are the homes of unique animals and trees. Anoa, tarsius, maleo bird, babi rusa (deer pig) are among the rare species that can be found here. Maleo, for instance, is a species of birds which lay eggs bigger than themselves. While Tarsius is the smallest primate in the world; it has approximately 10 cm length.

You can find Ebony, Lingua, Nantu, Meranti and Rattan trees in Gorontalo’s forest. In the south part of Gorontalo’s sea, which is known as “Teluk Tomini”, there are a number of small islands which spreads around the sea. Those islands are still unsettled and  beautiful white sands surround each of them. Teluk Tomini (Tomini Bay) is a heaven for divers, because the geographic position of “Teluk Tomini” itself, which is crossed by the equator line, has naturally presented various kinds of sea creature inside.

Other Places of Interest:

Potanga Pool

Potanga Pool. Approximately 4 km from the center of Gorontalo town, Potanga pool has natural cool and fresh water, comes from the natural mountain spring.

Pentadio Resort

Pentadio Resort on the north of the Limboto Lake or 12 Kms from the center of Gorontalo City. This resort has complete spa, facilities, cottage, swimming pool and hot spring water pool.

Otanaha Castle

Otanaha Castle. In the past, the Kings of Gorontalo used Otanaha castle as a place of protection and defense. The unique of the castle applies in the material that was used to build the castle, which was the mixed of sand, plaster and the white part of Maleo egg. The panorama of Danau Limboto also can be seen clearly from the castle of Otanaha, because the castle itself stands in the top of the highland. Precisely, the castle is located in Dembe I, Kota Barat. The distance of the castle is approximately 8 km from the center of Gorontalo city. Beside Otanaha castle, there are two more castles that also located in the same area, Otahiya and Ulupahu castles. The visitor must pass 345 steps of stairs to reach the three of the castles because of its position that located in the top of the highland. There is also alternative way to be able to reach the top of the mountain.

Nani Wartabone Monument

Nani Wartabone Monument. It is a historical monument of a local Gorontalo hero, named Nani Wartabone. He played an important role for the independence of Gorontalo. This monument is located in the center of Taruna Remaja Gorontalo Park.

Mesjid Hunto (Sultan Amai)

Mesjid Hunto (Sultan Amai). Hunto Mosque is one of the oldest mosque in Gorontalo (300 years old). The Mosque is located in Siendeng Village in Gorontalo city. In this mosque, there are well and beduk (an Islamic traditional drum) that has the same age as the Mosque itself.

White Sand of Leato

White Sand of Leato. The seashore with its white sand give us an impression of ma¬king refreshment to the visitors. Watch the process of repairing wooden boat in traditional way. The underwater life of this place is quite interesting. The beautiful coral-reef, the unique of fishes and sunken ship has become the attraction for the divers. This beach is located on North Leato, about 12 km from the town center.

Olele Sea Garden

Olele Sea Garden is distinctive from others and has the marine resources. It is closest diving point, only 45 minutes from Gorontalo city. Other diving site is Lahilote Beach.

Limboto Lake

Limboto Lake. A village named Iluta, which is 10 km from the town center, marks the entrance of this Lake. The unique characteris¬tic of this lake lies on the variety of freshwater fish species, which only can be seen on this lake. Besides, on this lake there was a landing field for the amphibian airplane name Katelina, which carried The First President of Republic Indonesia, Bung Karno.

The Tower of Majesty

The Tower of Majesty. The Tower of Ma¬jesty is a tower with 60 meters height. On the top of this tower, there are telescopes, which are served to explore the beautiful sight of Limboto Lake. Inside this tower you can see many of displayed souvenir and some restaurants.

Natural Hot Spring Water Bath of Lombongo

Natural Hot Spring Water Bath of Lombongo which is located on Lombongo village, Suwawa 20 km away from the town center. There are natural hot spring water bath, cold spring water bath, playground, and the stage for art performances. The hot water spring contains sulfur that can cure any skin diseases.

Tangga 2000 and the Footprint Lahilote

Tangga 2000 and the footprint Lahilote. On this tourism area, you will directly face the beauty of Tomini Bay. This location is facilitated by shop and recreation places. The shady coconut trees give you cooler atmos-phere in the evening. See a huge stone looks like human footprint, “Lahilote”, located on Pantai Indah Pohe, Kota Selatan. Historically, Lahilote was a footprint of a man who married a falling angel.

Ayuhulalo Waterfall

Ayuhulalo Waterfall is located on Ayuhulalo village (Ayuhulalo means moon woods), Tilamuta. It is about 5 km away from the District of Boalemo. Its environment provides a fresh atmosphere for the visitor, because shady green woods with its everlasting and fresh water surround this area.

The Beautiful Boalemo Beach

The Beautiful Boalemo Beach. It is white sand seashore with calm and clear water, can make yourself comfortable and relax, swimming, boating, and diving. Along the seashore, there are coconuts and pine trees. Moreover, it has some luxuries resorts.

Bitilia Sea Garden

Bitilia Sea Garden some diving spots with remarkable beautiful underwater view. This place is 15 minutes drive from Boalemo Indah Beach.

Bolihutuo Beach

Bolihutuo Beach. In most part of part of Bolihutuo beach grows giant pines tree, it has created the cool and calm atmosphere around the beach. White sand that spreads around the beach has made the beauty of the beach more complete. There are also available some cottages.

Bajo’s Tribe Villages

Bajo’s Tribe Villages (Tilamuta, Torosiaje, Popayato) Bajo’s tribe lives in a group and has their own culture and habit. They always make activities on the boat and they work as a fisherman. The Bajo’s tribe that still live in the boat is called as “Bangau”, because wherever they move around from one island to another islands in the end they will be back to the Toro Pantai Island to cultivating pearl and sea grass.

Central of Kerawang

Central of Kerawang Handicraft Industry (Karawo). Kerawang is one of Gorontalo’s traditional handmade cloth.

The Sacred Cemetery of Ju Panggola

The Sacred Cemetery of Ju Panggola. Sacred cemetery of Ju Panggola built in 14th century is located in the sub district of Dembe I, 8 km from the center of Kota Barat in Gorontalo city. People of Gorontalo that live around the cemetery consider this cemetery as a sacred place because it has a unique characteristic, related to the Islam culture. Therefore, it isn’t surprising to find out that many of visitors do meditation around the cemetery area.

Rumah Adat (Traditional House) Gorontalo

Rumah Adat Gorontalo (Bantayo Poboide) Traditional house is located in the center of sub-district of Limboto, Gorontalo. Lite¬rarily “Bantayo” means building and “Poboide” means place for meeting. Bantayo Poboide is taken apart as a symbol of Gorontalo culture and also has a function as a place for the activity that related to the art and culture of Gorontalo.

Bantayo Poboide has many rooms and each room has a different function, and every ornament that applies in the building symbolized every part of Gorontalo inhabitant’s activity.

Pantai Olele

Pantai Olele This beach is a gate to the underwater paradise. The amazing beauty of underwater life on this area has been recognized by many of the divers in the world. It is proofed by the enthusiasm of the divers who come to this area.

ENTRY POINTS

Regular flights service to Jalaludin Airport, from Manado or Makassar.

HISTORY

In the past, several kingdoms formed some kind of brotherly alliance called Pohalaa. There were five, namely Gorontalo, Limboto, Suwawa, Boalemo and Atinggola. In late 19th century, Dutch colonized this area until Japan took over. After Japan lost in WW2, Dutch tried to reign again by creating a puppet country, but the people vehemently opposed this so Gorontalo became a part of Indonesia in 1950.

It used to belong to North Sulawesi province. In 2000 it was stated to be a new province but this was not legalized until 2001. Gorontalo is the 32nd province of Indonesia.

CUISINE

Culinary enthusiast should try milu siram. It's a soup made of corn, fish, salt, grated coconut, chili and lime. It can be found almost anywhere, most notably in the stalls around the market at night. Dutch influence also makes Gorontalo one of the best bakeries in Indonesia. Cakes and pastries are delectable and suitable for your people with sweet tooth.

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

The locals belong to Malay, Polynesia group. People of Ternate, Tidore, Bugis, Makassar are also abundant here.

TOURISM OFFICE

Dinas Perhubungan dan Pariwisata Prov. Gorontalo

Jl. Jendral Sudirman No. 57

Kota Gorontalo

Phone/ Fax. (62-435) 827615

www.gorontaloprov.go.id