Biak Has Diverse Attraction

Various potential natural attractions such as the beauty of the marine park islands Padaido distinctive cultural and artistic diversity of Biak, Papua, is expected to increase the flow of tourists and foreign tourists to Biak.

Head of the Department of Tourism and Culture Destinations Biak, Mecky Kapitarrauw in Biak, Tuesday (01/08/2013), said the island Biak as the area is known to have the potential for a variety of nautical tourism, in which typical cultural arts and historical objects remnants of World War II, which still attract tourists.

"The destination of foreign tourists and among caves of Biak Binsari Japan, World War II monument at Paray / Anggraidi, Padaido sea islands, beach Wari, Bosnik Beach and several other historic Biak," he said.

Alluding to the detailed data of tourist visits to Biak, according Mecky, until the beginning of 2012 is still in the process of preparing the annual report.

He said there were a number of hotel managers until the end of the end of 2012 has not been handed a list of shelter guests to the Department of Tourism and Culture.

The Department of Tourism and Culture Biak each time to record the many attractions to be included in the data Biak tourist destinations Biak. With the natural beauty of Biak expected to encourage the flow of foreign and domestic tourists visit to Biak.

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Ecotourism Potential Tessonilo High Enough

Tesso Nilo National Park (TNTN) in Riau Province has ecotourism potential is quite high with the number of tourist visits an average of 900 people each year.

"If calculated per year, visits to Tessonilo numbered approximately 800 to 900 people per year," said Public Relations Program WWF Riau, Pekanbaru Syamsidar on Tuesday (08/01/2013).

He said the ecotourism TNTN now managed jointly by the Institute under the Ministry of Forestry TNTN, and by the Group of Community Care Services (Kempas). Since Kempas established in October 2010 to date has facilitated many guests from abroad by about 450 people.

Foreign travelers who've been to TNTN recorded from Sweden, Singapore, United Kingdom and Germany.

"Ecotourism positive impact on both sides, both for the development of ecotourism Tessonilo and to the surrounding community because it provides additional income, though still limited because of a new beginning," he said.

Attention of government to the community also began to appear in 2012. Department of Culture and Tourism Pelalawan provide funding of USD 75 million for the purchase of boats pompong, business souvenirs, clothes organizations, increased community arts and manufacturing outlets for businesses Kempas.

Head of TNTN, Kupin Simbolon said, there is still a lot that needs to be addressed for the development of ecotourism in the conservation area. In addition to lacking adequate infrastructure, a threat to the development of ecotourism potential TNTN come from the eroding forest encroachers.

 In fact, continued Simbolon, encroachment of forests destroyed not only ecological but also threatens the survival of wildlife in TNTN such as Sumatran elephants, tigers and monkeys.

"Disruption of encroachment of forest to oil palm plantations makes us not too focused on the development of ecotourism TNTN. Therefore all parties should stand together hand in hand to build the promotion, improvement of facilities and accessibility," he said.

During this TNTN ecotourism offers a number of tour packages such as through the forest, boating on a river patrol with elephants Flying Squad team, and harvesting honey Sialang forests sustainably.

"If it could be developed further homestay in people's homes, but it needs support from other regions as well as Tessonilo be in a number of areas that Pelalawan, Indragiri Hulu and Kuantan Singingi," he said.

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Marine Tourism Offers Door Small Town

Bitung City Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi is storing a myriad of marine tourism potential is not inferior to other destinations such as Bunaken. Even when viewed from a variant of islands and seaside villages that exist along the Strait of Lembeh, Lembeh Island offers can say things that do not exist in Bunaken.

Strait along 16 km with a width of about 1-2 km's got a 88 point dive spots with rich beauty that offer sea views. No wonder every day can be found enjoying the travelers down "menu that water" Lembeh Strait.

Additionally Lembeh Strait has multifunctional roles such as port, local marine transportation, fishery, industry, shipping, tourism, maritime security base, and natural laboratory.

But we will go this time is a village in the district of North Lembeh named Door Small town, with a very affordable cost. Access to the village can be reached by taxi boat ride motorized paste awaits at Pier Pateten commercial, Aertembaga. Simply by paying freight Rp 7,500 per person, we can get Door Small town takes about 20 minutes.

Along the way we will be presented with a view of boats docked in various sizes Lembeh Strait schedule awaits unloading cargo. Similarly, traditional fishing boats parked at the edge of the mainland island of Sulawesi. Not to forget also will pass the Navy's dock with its warships.

No it's just the way we will pass through the Strait of Lembeh various tourist destinations, such as the Tanjung Karang Island Bolongnya Serena. Doors Small Town is a simple village of approximately 6 acres. Inhabited by about 80 heads of families who are all tribal Sanger. Their livelihood from fishing in the sea.

Villages that still keep the tradition of the Sanger's if evening often AMPA Wayer dance, social dances fellow citizens. Stay in the homes of residents who cordially welcomed every guest who comes. Feel free to negotiating the price to stay, do not even hesitate residents it offers a free stay.

A time to get up early to enjoy the sunrise splash notch beaches and fishers looking after fishing. Buying fresh fish and then burn it directly on the waterfront is a very cheap pleasure.

Later that day we can spend with frolic with the kids fishing at Pasir Panjang beach that can be reached about 15 minutes. Nan clean white sand await you with silence music. There are no inhabitants on this beach. And do not forget to bring snorkeling equipment to enjoy the treats of colorful marine life.

In the afternoon sunset will tersuguh with a distinctive golden color. The sun seemed to set behind the pillars Bitung container port seen in the distance. Passing fishing boats add to the beauty of the silhouette of the afternoon to pick up the night as seen from the start menyalanya lamps in mainland Bitung. Spend the evening with the singing of the villagers who trained naturally melodious voice. Guitar and string bass harmonization would traditionally accompany your voice.

Doors Small Town is a modest village with friendly people and charming, easily accessible for a cheap fare travel. From Manado towards Tangkoko Bitung Bus Terminal can be accessed by Regular Bus from Terminal Paal Dua. One-way cost of Rp 7,500 per person. Arriving at Terminal Bus Tangkoko, rent a taxi to drive to the commercial dock Pateten. Simply pay Rp 3,000 per person.

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Keep Customary Law Tengger Tribe Village Charm

Tengger tribe in East Java is known to still hold fast to noble values ​​espoused according to customary law. Although not written, this law has been imprinted on their minds.

One of the Tengger tribe village located in the district of Malang, East Java, is the village of Ngadas. The village is located at an altitude of approximately 2100 meters above sea level is occupied by 1800 the majority of the population's living as a vegetable farmer. Administratively, this village subdistrict Poncokusumo entry.

Besides in Malang, Tengger tribe villages spread over Pasuruan, Probolinggo and Lumajang. The numbers in the dozens of villages and is in the area of ​​Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.

Before there was a national park, Tengger tribe has occupied the region since hundreds of years ago and helped maintain the balance of nature there. They depend heavily on nature so that each ceremony is always performed to pay homage and tribute to nature. In fact, there is a traditional ceremony led by a shaman or ceremonial leader whose goal pray and ask forgiveness of nature, earth, water, and trees because they use it every day.

There are several ceremonies held Tengger tribe, such as Karo and Yadnya Kasada ceremony. Not only that, one of the ceremonies held every five years, known as Unan-Unan, also drawing attention of researchers, tourists, students, and the general public to see it.

As did the people in the village Tengger Ngadas, they just hold the ceremony Unan-Unan on December 30, 2012 last. The ceremony aims to give alms to the nature and contents, including those who guard places, such as springs, villages and farmland.

"This ceremony is also to pray that the residents were given the safety and convenience of fortune got," said Shaman Ngatrulin (80).

Shamans Ngatrulin itself has become a ceremonial leader since 1955. He explained that, before the offering was brought to the Studio as a place Pamujaan offerings, diverse variety of offerings, such as buffalo head equipped 100 pieces of cone and its contents are wrapped in leaves tlotok, marched from the village head Ngadas. The procession was led by the shaman, village chiefs, and the people are respected and followed by all residents and accompanied tetabuhan.

After arriving at the Studio, each one offering mantra recited by the shaman. Previously, the history or the history of ceremonial Unan-Unan also told by shamans and listened to the wisdom of the people. After all the mantra recited offerings, the offerings are then distributed to residents and a bone of contention. Still, happy and relieved look on his face could be seen on their faces after holding this ceremony.

After uapacara in Studio Pamujaan, all residents are welcome to come to the house of the village chief to hold Kauman or a bite to eat together. Atmosphere of mutual respect and intimacy is created and the main attraction.

In fact, the village chief Kartono Ngadas invited guests to participate in the event Kauman and should not be rejected because it was considered disrespectful and will offend them. "People Ngadas better adherence to customary law and uphold honesty," he said.

Not only the behaviors and rituals that are particularly attractive. Views of rice fields on the slopes of the hills and the peak of Mount Semeru travelers can see from this village. Panorama of sunrise and sunsets and passing Tengger girl with typical holster strapped tourists stay at home also adds in a village full of charm.

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Uniqueness Madobak village, Ugai, and Matotonan

Madobak village, Ugai and Matotonan actually not designed for tourist destinations, but the traditional culture and their lives are very sustainable and unique, making this village attracted tourists.

Located at the headwaters of South Siberut. To reach this village of Muara Siberut start, you have to take the route Purou-Muntei-Rokdok-Madobak-Ugai-Butui-Matotonan. Each village has a unique culture, respectively.

Madobak, for example, is famous for its waterfalls Kulu Kubuk cold. This waterfall has two levels with a height of 70 meters. Each village is also famous for its traditional houses, locally known as Uma, and traditional ceremonies performed by Sikerei or Shaman.

This traditional ceremony is usually performed during the wedding and new home, aim to drive out evil spirits. Shaman in the three villages still loyal to wear shorts and a headband (Luat) made of beads colorful.

Some local residents still have a traditional Mentawai tattoo made from sugar cane and coconut charcoal coloring. Tattoos are made by using needles and nails and pieces of wood as the two bearings and a hammer. According to local residents, the process of tattooing is very painful.

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Visited three villages is an amazing experience. Natural life they can be seen from the wooden house Uma, sago processing into their staple food, motor boats on the river and their local cultural diversity.

In this country, people use wood for cooking. Seeing people take their buckets sago with an interesting activity to watch.

Besides visiting the waterfall in the village of Kulu Kubuk Madobak or border area Siberut National Park in the village Matotonan, visitors can interact with the daily life of local communities and participate in their traditional ceremonies.

Transportation

You can visit the countryside with the River Rereget. This river is upstream from the road to the beach in Muara Siberut. With about 3 hours to get to Madobak, 4 hours to Ugai and five or six hours to Mototona by boat motors.

During high season, the travel time will be a little short. You are advised to use a small motor boat known as pompong.

The distance between Muara Siberut and Matotonan, is the most remote village, about 40 km. Unfortunately, Rereget river winding and uphill. You can see the sago trees on both sides of the river.

To visit Muara Siberut from the arrival at Minangkabau International Airport, West Sumatra, visitors have to Muara Padang port by bus. From there, visitors use a boat to cross the Indian Ocean to the island of Siberut.

Schedule boat from Padang to Siberut only twice a week ie Sunday night (New Sustenance source vessel) and Thursday night (Simasin boat) trip around one day mean the boat back to Padang on Tuesday and Friday nights. Ticket price of Rp 105,000 to Rp 125,000.

In addition, there are additional ships operate on the first and second week of every month. Ambu Ambu-ship departed on Saturday evening from Muara Siberut Padang and back from the Padang on Sunday night.

If you take the road from Tuapejat, which is the capital of the Mentawai district from Minangkabau International Airport, you can rent a small plane such as Tiger Air or SMAC to Tuapejat Sipora Island. After that, you can rent a boat for a trip around 3 to 4 hours to Muara Siberut.

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Visited the village in Nias Bawomataluo

Bawomataluo village is already registered on the UNESCO World Heritage since 2009 as a cultural heritage of Indonesia. This village is a traditional village culture as well as a well-known village in South Nias regency, North Sumatra. To reach this, necessary for 3-hour road trip from Mount Sitoli heading south coast of Nias.

In the language of Nias, Bawomataluo means hill sun. So named because the village is located at an altitude of 400 meters on the hill. In the village the air is cool, we can see many traditional houses in South Nias were still awake.

Apparently Bawomataluo Village is the capital of indigenous villages are scattered in Nias. It is said that this village has existed since the time of megaliths. Relic that we can see from an ancient building and a large rock in one of the traditional King Nias is here.

Another uniqueness, this village looks like a flat piece of land with stones wide, filled with rows of houses facing each other. From the steps of the village, we can immediately see a row of houses. Among the residents of the house, the home of King Nias is located on the left. While the indigenous inhabitants of houses and a community hall on the right.

Although centuries old, the buildings are still intact and well preserved. The buildings were never renovated except roof that was replaced with zinc to make it more durable.

Travelers are free to enter the village. However, we must first report to the chairman of the local customs. From there we will describe the history of the indigenous villages. No special restrictions while visiting this village, besides asking for permission and dress modestly.

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