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