Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Village Tourism So Competitive

VILLAGE populist-based tourism has become one of the leading Indonesian tourism. Yogyakarta exemplifies the emergence of villages and community-managed tourism is now able to contribute to a better economy for the community.

Former Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika that since the 1990s strongly encourage the establishment of tourist villages expressed a similar thing.

"Model-based tourism a strong democracy must grow from the bottom. Yogyakarta is the first to realize this concept. Tourism Village Tanjung for example, has succeeded in first, then followed the villages around. Leaders in Cape Tourism Village, a sort of foster father and transmit science to another village, "said Ardika in Bali recently.

Now, through the Ecological Tourism Village Bali (Bali DWE), Ardika as coach Bali DWE pass and implement the establishment of tourist villages in Bali.

Around 1993, there are five tourist villages established. Each has its own uniqueness and can complement each other. One village nurtured with the help of money from the government, while four others through mentoring.

"One village was given capital by the government, only lasted a few years. Based on that experience, I no longer want to use the model of Santa Claus-style help. We chose to do the coaching and mentoring. The process is so much longer, it took many years. But the result is far better. In essence the concept of rural tourism should emerge from society itself, while the Bali DWE only assist, "he said.

Four guided tours of Bali DWE village, is now beginning and many foreign tourists visited the archipelago. In fact, never ogled, as far ari access downtown and not maintaining the uniqueness of the village. The fourth village, the village is Tenganan, Sebetan, Nusa Ceningan, and Plage.

Tenganan Village
A few days ago Tenganan Tourism Village is located in Karangasem, about 1.5 hours from Denpasar, being one of the pilot villages visited by the participants World Committee on Tourism Ethics Meeting. Occurred long discussions among participants.

They admire the wisdom of indigenous peoples, including how to organize a spatial point emphasizes the balance of nature and man. "This way is much more powerful in my opinion. Moreover, indigenous villages provisions guaranteed in the Constitution of 1945. I hope, what is already established indigenous villages are not violated by the government."

During this time, the light Ardika, local governments often violate a predefined spatial indigenous villages. For example customary provisions violated the green line in Bali, trimmed and built the building. Finally, in the long run, especially, all the balance disrupted, รข €? Ardika said.

Quoted from :http://www.mediaindonesia.com/mediatravelista/index.php/read/2011/6/16/2763/1/media_travelista_headline

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Kotagede set to become Major Tourist Destination

TEMPO Interactive, Yogyakarta:Kotagede in Yogyakarta is set to become a main tourist destination. The old city is mostly associated with silver handicrafts, but has many ancient buildings as well as traditional food and customs that have high tourism value.

“The main tourism destinations in Yogyakarta are focused around Malioboro, the palace and surrounding areas,” Deddy Pranowo Eryono, the Yogyakarta Tourism Promotion Board chief, said yesterday.

There are many heritage buildings in Kotagede, including ancient tombs and mosques that date back to Hindu times.

Widiyastuti, from the Yogyakarta Tourism Office admitted that Kotagede has not become a main tourism destination in Yogyakarta despite its large potential. "Kotagede could become the icon of cultural tourism,” she said.

Quoted from :http://www.tempointeractive.com/hg/nasional/2011/06/15/brk,20110615-340874,uk.html

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Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta City is a city in the Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia. It is renowned as a centre of classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry, and puppet shows. Yogyakarta was the Indonesian capital during the Indonesian National Revolution from 1945 to 1949.

Orientation
The area of the city of Yogyakarta is 32.5 km². While the city spreads in all directions from the kraton (the Sultan's palace), the core of the modern city is to the north, centring around Dutch colonial-era buildings and the commercial district. Jalan Malioboro, with rows of pavement vendors and nearby market and malls, is the primary shopping street for tourists in the city, while Jalan Solo, further north, is a shopping district more frequented by locals. At the southern end of Malioboro, on the east side is the large local market of Beringharjo, not far from Fort Vredeburg a restored Dutch fort.

At Yogyakarta's centre is the kraton, or Sultan's palace. Surrounding the kraton is a densely populated residential neighbourhood that occupies land that was formerly the Sultan's sole domain. Evidence of this former use remains in the form of old walls and the ruined Taman Sari, built in 1758 as a pleasure garden. No longer used by the sultan, the garden had been largely abandoned. For a time, it was used for housing by palace employees and descendants. Reconstruction efforts began in 2004, and an effort to renew the neighbourhood around the kraton has begun. The site is a developing tourist attraction.

Nearby to the city of Yogyakarta is Mount Merapi. The northern outskirts of the city run up to the southern slopes of the mountain in Sleman Regency (Indonesian language–Kabupaten). Gunung Merapi (literally Mountain of Fire in Indonesian/Javanese), is an active Stratavolcano located on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is the most active volcano in Indonesia and has erupted regularly since 1548. The volcano last erupted in November 2010.

Arts and culture
Yogyakarta is known for its silver work, leather puppets used for shadow plays (wayang kulit), and a unique style of making batik dyed fabric. It is also known for its vivid contemporary art scene. Yogyakarta is also known for its gamelan music, including the unique style Gamelan Yogyakarta, which developed in the courts.

Yogyakarta is also a haven for underground art. It is home to many independent filmmaking communities, independent musicians, performance artists, and visual artists. One underground community that is internationally reputable among art collectors but barely heard of within the country is the Taring Padi community in Bantul, which produces posters using a technique called cukil. daren kidul Dono Kerto Turi

History
The City of Jogjakarta and the Kingdom of Jogjakarta was established as a result of a "Gianti war treaty" (Perjanjian Gianti) by HRH Prince Mangkubumi, who later become HRH Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. Officially, the creation of Kingdom of Jogjakarta is dated to October 7, 1756 as a result of civil war among the bloodline of The Kingdom of Mataram. The civil war was fought against Hamengkubuwono's and his elder brother, HRH Sunan Pakubuwono II. This civil war marked the end of the Kingdom of Mataram and resulted in the birth of the Kingdom of Jogjakarta and the Kingdom of Surakarta.

The root of the civil war started when Sunan Pakubuwono II agreed to cooperate with the Dutch colonial government and submit to foreign (western) powers. His younger brother, HRH Prince Mangkumbumi (HRH Sultan Hamengkubuwono) stood against the concept, due to concern that his people would become slaves under Dutch rule. The Javanese slaves were used to work for businesses owned by V.O.C. and the Dutch Colonial Government and exported to present day Suriname in South America. In the Netherlands itself, some of the Dutch people stood against the policy of their home government.

Prince Mangkubumi fought until the defeat of the Pakubuwono forces and declared sovereignty in the Kingdom of Jogjakarta south of the original Kingdom of Mataram. Because of this historical act of bravery and sacrifice, Jogjakarta is given Special Administrative Region (SAR) status, making the Province of Jogjakarta the only province headed by a monarchy.

Quoted from :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogyakarta_%28city%29

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Sonobudoyo Museum

Sonobudoyo State Museum is a Regional Technical Implementation Unit at the Department of Culture of DIY, museum objects have a management function which has a value of scientific culture, including a collection of cultural development and educational guidance. While the task is to collect, care, preservation, conduct research, library services, educational guidance and presentation of cultural objects Sonobudoyo State Museum collection.

Sonobudoyo Museum located downtown in a strategic location, located within the Yogyakarta Cultural Center is getting lots of attention from various parties, both from within and outside the country.

Sonobudoyo Building Museum is home to the mosque architecture joglo kesepuhan palace of Cirebon. Designed by Karsten Ir Th.

The existence of the museum is closely connected with a foundation in the Colonial Institute in the field of culture Java Java, Madura, Bali, and Lombok as the originator of the founding of the Museum Sonobudoyo, which was inaugurated on 6 november 1935, by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono to VIII with marked Candrasengkala "Wood Winayang Ing Brahmin Buddhist "

Museum Sonobudoyo sebai provincial museum in the future, hope will be an overview of the function of museums in terms of service and optimization of function, by looking at its potential, so that will have prospects and opportunities for more developed and improved, in order to face competition both at national and international level.

Quoted from :http://www.sonobudoyo.com/isi.php?id=4

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Ngasem Bird Market

Ngasem is located just 400 meters to the west of Keraton. It is the largest and oldest bird market in Yogyakarta. It has been operating from as early as 1809. During that period, birds were used as a measurement of wealth and social status. That’s the reason why the location is not too far from the kingdom.
Although birds aren’t the only thing sold in Ngasem, but bird sellers occupy most of the area in Ngasem, covering about one third of it. Other than birds, Ngasem also provide other animasl that can be bought, such as dogs, cats, snakes, turtles, fishes, hamsters, and many others. If you’re looking to find a pet, this is the place to look for. Besides animals, like almost every traditional market in Yogyakarta, Ngasem also sells everyday needs, including cooking ingredients, vegetables, fruits and meat.

Quoted from :http://www.globalnanpa.com/blog/?p=1579

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Taman Sari

Taman Sari also known as Taman Sari Water Castle is a site of a former royal garden of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta. It is located about 2 km south within the grounds of the Kraton, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Built in mid 18th century, the Taman Sari had multiple functions, such as a resting area, a workshop, a meditation area, a defense area, and a hiding place.[2]

Taman Sari consisted of four distinct areas: a large artificial lake with islands and pavilions located in the west, a bathing complex in the centre, a complex of pavilions and pools in the south, and a smaller lake in the east. Today only the central bathing complex is well preserved, while the other areas have been largely occupied by the Kampung Taman settlement.

Since 1995 the Yogyakarta Palace Complex including Taman Sari is listed as a tentative World Heritage Site.

Etymology
The name Taman Sari comes from the Javanese words taman, meaning a "garden" or "park" and sari, which means "beautiful" or "flowers". Hence, the name Taman Sari means an area of a beautiful garden adorned with flowers. An old article described it as a "water castle" (Dutch: waterkasteel); as by shutting the watergates, the complex would be completely immersed in water, leaving tall structures standing out.[5]
[edit] History

The building of Taman Sari commenced during the reign of Sultan Hamengkubuwono I (1755–1792), the first sultan of the Yogyakarta Sultanate, and was completed by the time of Sultan Hamengkubuwono II. The building site, however, had already been known as a bathing place called Pacethokan Spring since Sunan Amangkurat IV’s reign (1719–1726).[6][7] According to Kitab Mamana in Yogyakarta Kraton, the project leader for the construction of Taman Sari was Tumenggung Mangundipura. He had travelled twice to Batavia to learn about European architecture, which is the reason why the architecture of Taman Sari has marks of European style.[8] The Regent of Madiun, Raden Rangga Prawirasentika, participated in funding the construction of Taman Sari. Prawirasentika also beseeched the Sultan to be relieved of Madiun's tax obligation. He offered other alternative ways of payment. The Sultan accepted his proposal. In 1758, the Sultan commanded the Regent to supervise the making of bricks and various complements, which would be used to build a beautiful garden. The sultan wanted a place where he could spend some time to relax after many years of wars that he had just experienced. Raden Tumenggung Mangundipura, under supervision of Raden Arya Natakusuma (who later became Sri Pakualam II), was responsible for the construction. The building was started in 1684 Javanese year (1758 AD). After finding out how large the complex was, Raden Rangga Prawirasentika realized that the cost would have been greater than the taxes. He resigned from the project and was replaced by Prince Natakusuma who continued the project to completion.[9][10]

Taman Sari was built three years after the Giyanti Agreement as a resting place for Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. The complex consists of about 59 buildings[4] including a mosque, meditation chambers, swimming pools, and a series of 18 water gardens and pavilions surrounded by artificial lakes. The complex was effectively used between 1765-1812.[11]

The British invasion of the Yogyakarta Kraton saw considerable parts of the complex destroyed in 1812.[12]

The building of Taman Sari ended upon the completion of the gates and the walls. A sengkalan memet (a Javanese chronogram)[13][14] on the western gate (Gedhong Gapura Hageng) marks the year with the Javanese words Lajering Kembang Sinesep Peksi, denoting the Javanese year of 1691 or about 1765: lajering, "core" for 1; kembang, "flower" for 9; sinerep, "suck" or "drink" for 6; peksi, "bird" for 1; the sentence can be read as "birds gathering pollen of the flower". The relief around this sengkalan memet shows birds siphoning honey from flowery trees.

The maintenance of Taman Sari was abandoned shortly after Hamengkubuwono I died, partly because the elaborate hydraulic works were so difficult to maintain. The gardens were neglected and the buildings suffered some damage during the Java War of 1825-1830.
The palace complex fell out of use following an earthquake in 1867, which destroyed several buildings and drained the water features. Over time, squatters began to inhabit the site, surrounding the ruins of the deserted pavilions and filling the empty lakebeds.

In early 1970s, effort at restoration was made. Only the bathing complex has been completely restored.

Buildings
Taman Sari can be divided into four areas. The first area is the artificial lake Segaran located in the west. The second area is a bathing complex in the south of the Segaran lake, called the Umbul Binangun bathing complex. The third area, now completely gone, is the Pasarean Ledok Sari and Garjitawati Pool, located in the south of the bathing complex. The fourth area is the east side of the first and second area, which extend far to the east and to the southeast complex of Magangan..

The Segaran Lake Area
The Segaran lake area was the main complex of the Taman Sari during its era. This complex consisted of a man-made lake called Segaran ("artificial sea") with some buildings located on artificial islands in the middle of a lake. The buildings are connected by an underwater tunnel. It was used as the starting point for the royal family to reach the Taman Sari pools via a vessel. Today, the Segaran lake cannot be seen any longer as the water had been drained and the lake bed is now filled with human settlements. The underwater tunnel, which is now underground after the water had gone, still exist and can be accessed.
In the middle of Segaran was an artificial island known as Kenongo Island (Javanese Pulo Kenongo). It was named after the cananga trees which once covered the island. On this island is a one-storeyed structure called the Kenongo building (Javanese Gedhong Kenongo), now in ruins.[4][18][19]

On the south side of Kenongo Island is a row of small buildings called the Tajug. These buildings were originally used as air vents for the tunnel located below the lake. This underground tunnel, constructed in 1761,[20]was an alternative way to reach the Kenongo Island other than by a vessel. Also on the south side of the Kenongo Island is another artificial island called Cemethi Island (Javanese Pulo Cemethi) or Panembung Island (Javanese Pulo Panembung). It is a one-storeyed structure for the Sultan to meditate, or some said, a hiding place for the royal family during an attack. Another name for this island is Sumur Gumantung, because on the south side of this island is a well that hangs above the ground. This place could only be reached via the underwater tunnel. The building of Cemethi Island is now also in ruin.[18] A legend says that there is a secret tunnel that connects the palace with the south sea (Indian Ocean) where Nyai Roro Kidul or the Queen of the South has her palace.[21] The supernatural Queen becomes the spiritual wife of Yogyakarta Sultan for many generations.[19][22]
The elevated platform inside Sumur Gumuling where the four staircases meet in the center.

On the west side of Kenongo Island is another one-storeyed circular structure that forms another artificial island in the past called Gumuling Well (Sumur Gumuling). These one-storeyed building can only be entered via the underwater tunnel. The building was used as a mosque. A niche in the wall of this building was used as a mihrab. The central area of this building is an elevated platform where four staircases meet, and then from the platform, one staircase reach the first floor. On the ground level of this platform is a small pool that was used for Muslim ritual ablution

The bathing complex
The second area is located on the south of the former artificial lake of Segaran. Even though this area was not the focal point of Taman Sari, it is the best preseved area in the complex and is currently the most popular tourist attraction. The area is accessed via two gates on the east and the west side, each of these gates leads to the center of the complex, first to an inner octogonal-shaped courtyard on the east and the west, and then each of these courtyards leads to a central bathing complex in the center.

The Gates
There are two gates that lead to the bathing complex, the western one called Gedhong Gapura Hageng and the eastern one called Gedhong Gapura Panggung. Both gates are decorated with ornaments of stylized birds and flowering foliages.[4][18][19]

The west entrance, the Gedhong Gapura Hageng was formerly used as the main entrance to the bathing complex. The east facade of the gate is still visible today, but the west facade is blocked by settlements. The construction of this gate was finished in 1691 Javanese Year (about 1765 AD). The east entrance, the Gedhong Gapura Panggung is still functioning as a gate and is now the main entrance for tourists. The east entrance is a building with four staircases, two on the west side and two on the eastside. Four nagas once decorated this gate, now there are only two nagas left. The building was finished in 1684 Javanese calendar (about 1758 AD).[4][18][19]
[edit] The octagonal courtyards

Each of the gates leads to an octagonal-shaped courtyard. The western gate leads to a western octagonal-shaped enclosed courtyard. In the past, a building stood in the center of this courtyard, which was called the Lopak-lopak building (Javanese Gedhong Lopak-lopak).[18][19]

The eastern gate leads to an octagonal-shaped enclosed courtyard as well. It has a similar layout with the Gedhong Lopak-lopak courtyard, but within it, there are four pavilions known as Gedhong Sekawan. These pavilions were used as the resting place for the royal family.[18][19]

The eastern and the western octagonal courtyards lead to the central bathing complex.

Umbul Pasiraman Bathing Complex
Umbul Pasiraman, also known as Umbul Binangun or Umbul Winangun, is a bathing complex for the royal family. The bathing complex is an enclosed space surrounded by tall structures. It consists of three pools decorated with mushroom-shaped springs and large flower pots.[18][19]

There are two buildings in the bathing complex. The northernmost building was used as the resting place and changing room for the daughters and concubines of the sultan. On the south side of this building is a pool known as Umbul Muncar. The pool is divided into two by a central pathway (known as Blumbang Kuras) that runs east-west. The next building on the south is a building with a tower in its center. The right wing of the building was used as the sultan's changing room, the east wing was used as his resting place. The central tower was used by the sultan to observe his daughters and concubines bathing in the pool.[18][19]

On the south of this building is the third pool that was used only by the sultan and his concubines. During its era, only females and the sultan were allowed to enter this bathing complex.

Gedong Temanten
On the southeast and northeast of the Gedhong Gapuro Panggung are two buildings known as Gedhong Temanten. The buildings were formerly used by the castle guard. According to archeological study, on the south side of this building was another building and a garden whose remain cannot be seen anymore and is filled with settlements

Quoted from :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taman_Sari_%28Yogyakarta%29

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Kraton Yogyakarta

Kraton or the Palace where Sultan and his family of Yogyakarta live is located in the center of the axis stretching from the north to the south, and in the secondary axis from the east to the west. It is encircled by row of the mountains called the Horizon as the border of the universe.
It lies between Tugu as the north border and Panggung Krapyak as the south border, between Code River in the east and Winongo River in the west; between the Merapi Mountain and the South Sea. In the mind of the Javanese community, kraton is defined as center of the world that is described as center of the universe.

After the Giyanti Agreeement, Yogyakarta territory was given to Pangeran Mangkubumi. To run his governance, he built a palace in 1755 in Hutan Beringan area; such a good place flanked by two rivers that protect it from being flooded. The first king of Yogyakarta Palace was Pangeran Mangkubumi with the title Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono I (HB I).

Karaton, Keraton or Kraton, originates from the word ke-ratu-an that means the place where the queen/king lives. Simple explanation of its broader meaning is that all structures and buildings in the Kraton area have significant meaning related to essential Javanese philosophy of life, namely Sangkan Paraning Dumadi that means the origin and the destination of human being.

In general, the Kraton area stretches 5 kilometers southwards to Krapyak village and 2 kilometers northwards until the Tugu monument. In this imaginary line, there is a reversed dualism linear line that tells symbolical philosophy: the direction from south to north symbolizes the birth of human being from the high place to the perishable world, and the opposite direction symbolizes the return of human being to the Dumadi (God in Javanese philosophy). Kraton is physical symbol and the King is the symbol of the real soul that presents into the physical body.

The direction from the Palace to the Tugu monument represents the road of life that is full of temptations. Beringharjo market symbolizes women temptation and temptation of power is symbolized by Kepatihan building. The straight street connecting the Palace to Tugu monument symbolizes close relationship between human being and the Creator (Sangkan Paraning Dumadi).

In short, Tugu monument is a symbol of lingga (male sex organ) and Krapyak symbolizes yoni (female sex organ) and kraton is physical blend of the two.

Hit by the earthquake in 1867, the Sultan Palace was severely damaged. During the reign of HB VII in 1889, the building was renovated. The lay out being retained, the shape of the building was changed to the current look.

Tugu monument and Manguntur Tangkil hall or Bangsal Kencana (where the king is seated), are straight in a line. This means that while sitting on his throne and looking toward the Tugu monument, he will always remember his people.

In general, the space arrangement of the current Sultan Palace is similar to the one of Mataram Dynasty. The center of the Palace is the so called Bangsal Kencana that is adjacent to Bangsal Prabayeksa as the place to keep sacred weapons (in this room, there is an oil lamp called Kyai Wiji that is kept lit by the Palace servants). This hall is surrounded by Kedhaton yard so that people must go through layers of the yard that seem like waves in order to reach the center.

This special arrangement of the Palace looks similar to constellation of mountain and Jambu Dwipa land that is considered to be central archipelago of the universe.

From north part to west part of the Palace area, there are North Square, North Siti Hinggil, North Kemandhungan, Srimanganti, Kedhaton, Kemagangan, South Kemandungan, South Siti Hinggil and South Square (the yard that is protected by high walls).

In order to reach all of the places, there are nine gates (called regol) that must be passed through, namely: gerbang, pangurukan, tarub agung, brajanala, srimanganti, kamagangan, gadhung mlati, kemandhungan and gading.

Brongtodiningrat sees the significance of this number, as the highest number to describe excellence. This is related to nine holes in human beings, commonly called babahan hawa sanga.

The sacredness of each Palace building is indicated by the frequency and intensity of Sultan activities in the location.

Sultan only visits the Square, Pagelaran, and Siti Hinggil three times a year, namely during the events of Pisowan Ageng Grebeg Maulud, Sawal and Besar and other very special, incidental events such as coronation of the Sultan and the crown prince or Pangeran Adipati Anom.

Yogyakarta Sultan Palace is an old building that was once damaged and restored. In general, it looks like other Kingdom buildings. When we understand the philosophy of them deeper, however, we will understand the symbolical meaning of life philosophy, human nature, how the nature works and human beings live their lives and various symbols of life existence in them.

Quoted from :http://www.yogyes.com/en/yogyakarta-tourism-object/historic-and-heritage-sight/kraton/

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Honda VTR 250

Rumors of the arrival of Honda's new model continues to evolve. After the news engenai meluncurnya TVS Victor, now turn to the Honda VTR 250, a warm conversation among lovers of two wheels.

As reported by bikeadvice, Nakeb Bike-made Japanese manufacturers are rumored to be paved in India later this year or early next year.

In terms of appearance, the Honda VTR 250 reminds us of the legendary models of the Ducati Monster. It can be seen in order turbular that characterizes the Italian motorcycle. Besides other similarities seen in the stern are rounded.

Unlike the CBR 250, VTR machines equipped with 4-Stroke V-Twin 250cc 90-degree DOHC capacity using 5-speed transmission systems.

If the rumors were proven, the price offered was competitive must remember there is one model of the same class that was rising the CBR 250.

In the international market, the motor is known as the Interceptor 250 is available in several color choices, including Italian Red, Graphite Black, and Pearl Sunbeam White.

Quoted from :http://autos.okezone.com/read/2011/06/17/53/469768/honda-vtr-250-siap-mengaspal

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Ndalem Kaneman

Dalem – sebutan untuk rumah pangeran – ini dibangun pada tahun 1855 pada masa pemerintahan Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono V dan digunakan pertama kali oleh KRT Suronegoro hingga meninggalnya pada tahun 1911. Dalem ini sekarang bernama Dalem Kaneman sesuai nama pemiliknya sekarang yaitu GKR Anom Adi Brata, putri pertama Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX dan KRAy Pintokopurnomo. Selain untuk rumah tinggal, dalem ini sering digunakan untuk berbagai kegiatan antara lain kursus menari yang dikelola oleh Yayasan Among Beksa. Dalem ini juga sering digunakan untuk menjamu makan malam bagi para wisatawan asing sekaligus sajian pagelaran tari.

Dalem yang menghadap ke selatan ini memiliki pendapa yang cukup luas di bagian depan dengan seperangkat gamelan lengkap. Sebagian pendapa disekat dan digunakan sebagai ruang persiapan penari. Setelah pendapa, terdapat pringgitan yang seperti lazimnya pada rumah-rumah tradisional Jawa digunakan untuk pertunjukan wayang kulit (Pringgitan berasal dari kata ringgit = wayang). Berhubungan langsung dengan pringgitan adalah rumah induk atau ruang tengah dan tiga senthong (kamar) – senthong kiwa/kiri, senthong tengah, dan senthong tengen/kanan. Di sebelah timur ruang tengah terdapat ruangan yang sekarang difungsikan sebagai museum keluarga yang memuat berbagai benda-benda keluarga termasuk foto-foto keluarga.

Di kompleks Dalem kaneman – yaitu di kanan dan kiri rumah induk dan pendapa – tinggal para ahli waris dari para abdi dalem yang magersari (diberi hak untuk tinggal oleh pemilik dalem). Seluruh warga magersari tergabung dalam dua buah RT (Rukun Tetangga).

Quoted from :http://kratonjogja.com/id/heritage-tourism/ndalem-kaneman.html

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Ndalem Joyokusuman

Dalem Joyokusuman dibangun pada tahun 1916, ketika masa pemerintahan Sultan Hamengku Buwono VII. Dalem ini didiami oleh Raden Wedono Condrokusumo, sepupu Sultan Hamengku Buwono VII, oleh karena itu pada awalnya dalem ini diberi nama Dalem Condrokusuman. Setelah Raden Wedono wafat, dalem ini ditempati oleh salah satu adik Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX, yaitu GBPH Bintoro, seorang ajudan Sultan. Setelah GBPH Bintoro meninggal, dalem ini ditempati oleh GBPH Joyokusumo, adik bungsu Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X semenjak tahun 1988 sampai sekarang dan kemudian disebut sebagai Dalem Joyokusuman. Saat ini selain berfungsi sebagai rumah tinggal, nDalem ini digunakan juga sebagai tempat kunjungan wisatawan, yaitu dengan menyediakan jamuan makan siang dan malam dengan menu masakan Sultan. Berbagai kegiatan tradisional juga dapat dilihat di dalem ini seperti proses pembuatan batik tulis, dan latihan gamelan. Selain itu, nDalem ini seringkali juga digunakan sebagai tempat pameran.

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Monday, June 13, 2011

Batu Basurek

Batu Basurek citadel located at Kubur Rajo village, Lima Kaum Sub distric is 4 km from the Batusangkar.Batu basurek is located at the top of the graves of the king Adityawarman.inscription Batu Basurek any posts were written with it in ancient sanskerta.Batu Basurek is 25 cm wide 80 cm high with a thickness 10 cm and weight of 50 kg.

Batu Basurek has aged 659 year. This discovery inscription is written in the first
16 December 1880 by P.H. Van Hengst, Assistant Resident Tanah Datar. Prof. H Kern, an expert from the Netherlands, who he first discussed with the inscription any posts Java Ancient Sanskrit language it. In the 1917 he is to translate the contents: “Adityawarman strong forward, he Kanakamedinindra authorities or Suwarnadwipa (Sumatra or Golden Land). Adwayawarman father. He Indra family.”

Adityawarman born from the womb Dara Jingga, daughter of the king Darmasraya located at the Batanghari river, Jambi. His father, Adwayawarman earlier, relatives Singosari palace.

Have, in 1292 China’s Kublai Khan Singosari attack. And his brother Dara Jingga, Dara Petak, bring the army to help Singosari. Unfortunately, Singosari fall, and eventually mastered Jayakatwang. Then Raden Wijaya Jayakatwang move and rename it into the kingdom of Majapahit. Raden Wijaya married Dara Petak. Dara Jingga make the Adwayawarman. Once married, Dara Jingga invites her husband back to Darmasraya – and Adityawarman was born.

After Majapahit for various services, so the king finally Adityawarman in Darmasraya. He moved the kingdom’s Siguntur (Sawahlunto Sijunjung) to Pagaruyung.

Until now the Pagaruyung still have differences of opinion whether Adityawarman Minangkabau king or king Pagaruyung only. Because, at that time that the king in The Limo Kaum, Pariangan, Tanah Datar and the other, is Datuk Parpatih Nan Sabatang and Datuk Katamanggungan. “Adityawarman a sumando not more, (the husband of the Minangkabau).

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Air Manis Beach

Air Manis Beach, is one of the beaches located in the city of Padang is interesting to visit.Air Manis meaning is sweet water. Air Manis beach has a charm of beautiful beaches with breezy waves . When blown beach breezes, the gentle sound of waves along the coast, thus making the feel of a cool and serene. If sea water is receding, the tourists can walk along the shore that is wide enough to see stunning ocean while stretching in front of the eye.
Air Manis Beach has sand that whitish brown that lay along the broad and gently sloping beach. Therefore, this beach is great for a picnic, playing the waves, surfing and camping.
air manis Beach, there is also the inscription “Malin Kundang the prodigal son.” Inscription in the form of stone from the rubble and remains of the former ship master Kundang. When the waves menghempas rock, the sound of splashing water formations such as voice wailing and crying. The tourists can also see up close the legendary Stone Malin Kundang it.
Not far from the beach, an island that appears to stand with graceful, so attractive to visit. The island is known as Little Banana Island. This island looks like two separate islands, although in fact incorporated into one. If visiting Little Banana Island, tourists will find that many monkeys on the loose. Although not benign, these monkeys do not disturb the tourists.

air manis Beach, is one of the beaches located in the city of Padang is interesting to visit. This beach has a charm of beautiful beaches with waves gulungnan breezy. When blown beach breezes, the gentle sound of waves along the coast, thus making the feel of a cool and serene. If sea water is receding, the tourists can walk along the shore that is wide enough to see stunning ocean while stretching in front of the eye.
air manis Beach has sand that whitish brown that lay along the broad and gently sloping beach. Therefore, this beach is great for a picnic, playing the waves, surfing and camping.
air manis Beach, there is also the inscription “Malin Kundang the prodigal son.” Inscription in the form of stone from the rubble and remains of the former ship master Kundang. When the waves menghempas rock, the sound of splashing water formations such as voice wailing and crying. The tourists can also see up close the legendary Stone Malin Kundang it.
Not far from the beach, an island that appears to stand with graceful, so attractive to visit. The island is known as Little Banana Island. This island looks like two separate islands, although in fact incorporated into one. If visiting Little Banana Island, tourists will find that many monkeys on the loose. Although not benign, these monkeys do not disturb the tourists.

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Segara Anak Lake

Segara Anak Lake is a lake that formed in the crater of Mount Rinjani altitude of 3775 m above sea level. Landscape at the Lake is really great and very beautiful, so many domestic and foreign tourists bendatangan and climb Mount Rinjani, to witness the beauty of the Segara Anak lake.
Segara Anak Lake approximately 1100 acres with a depth of 230 m, and includes the topography of 2010 meters above sea level at this Lake many fish. Many people are not just for the beauty of nature, but beautiful fishing village.
In the middle of the Segara Anak lake formed New Cone on Mount ger mentioned the 2376 m above sea level. Mountain erupted three years ago terahir 2004 .
Mount Rinjani, Lombok Island is located in West Nusa Tenggara. Especially in Sembalun Lawang village, district of East Lombok regency Sembalun .

Segara Anak Lake is a lake that formed in the crater of Mount Rinjani altitude of 3775 m above sea level. Landscape at the Lake is really great and very beautiful, so many domestic and foreign tourists bendatangan and climb Mount Rinjani, to witness the beauty of the Segara Anak lake.Segara Anak Lake approximately 1100 acres with a depth of 230 m, and includes the topography of 2010 meters above sea level at Lake TSB many fish. Many people are not just for the beauty of nature, but beautiful fishing village.In the middle of the Segara Anak lake formed New Cone on Mount ger mentioned the 2376 m above sea level. Mountain erupted three years ago terahir 2004 .Mount Rinjani, Lombok Island is located in West Nusa Tenggara. Especially in Sembalun Lawang village, district of East Lombok regency Sembalun .

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Kembang Island

After shoping at the floating market you can continue your vacation to on the Kembang island arrived. Kembang Island is builded by Barito River delta. In Kembang Island island there are many long-tailed macaques alias , a kind of monkey. There biggest monkey on the island, which is the king of monkeys. Then there was ngetem waiting for the king of monkeys appears to hell, but the less fortunate of the king no-show.
On the island of flowers is also used for worship by certain people.
The first time you set foot on the Kembang island , be careful, because the monkey bit violent you know, small items safe, because stuff like that monkey come to the v visitors.Well, let me not hijacked as monkeys we should prepare snacks for them, such as beans, bananas, peanut.. Unfortunately, it seems that local government pays little attention to and care for this island, it turned increasingly nasty Flower Island because a lot of junk , it come worse at rainy season. Many also tour rainbow at kembang island 300x225 Kembang Island guide, they are accompany us to explore the island,but they finally will asked for money from us. But despite that Pulau Kembang really nice place to visit because it’s has very nice view.

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Carnival Night 1 sura

Carnival Night 1 Sura (Kirab Malam 1 Sura ) according to the Calendar New Year Celebration of Java. Night 1 Sura fall begins to set the sun on the last day of the Javanese calendar last month (30/29 Large) until the rising sun on the first day of the first month of next year (1 Sura). Carnival Night 1 Sura (Kirab Malam 1 Sura)At Mangkunegaran done jamasan (laundering) heirloom like keris, tombak ( spear ) , and another kind weapons , then it will be brought go around Mangkunegaran dani Surakarta Palace, also performed rituals 1 Sura heirlooms procession around Fort Palace in the early morning on 8. What is interesting is the participation of several kebo bule (albino buffalo) as the front line lampah (use within the group of participants started the carnival).

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Selarong Cave

This culture Prince Diponegoro, riding warrior from the land of Java with a white turban and dagger weapon is. History of Prince Diponegoro’s struggle can not be released to the existence of sacred places, this one, namely Goa Selarong. During the Diponegoro resistance against the Dutch in 1825 until 1830, Goa Selarong is the key to the success of the struggle Selarong Diponegoro and the army. In addition to hiding place, this place is also used as a base to set strategies to drive the Company from the land of Java. Location of Goa region Selarong included in the Dusun Kembang ofwhite, Guwosari Village, Sub-Display, Bantul, Yogyakarta. Location was in the southern city of Gudeg these, approximately 30 km from the city center or if using a land route will take approximately 45 minutes duration. Complex Goa Selarong limestone hills located approximately 35 m tall covered by shady trees labat nan. Its location is very steep, the slope can be about 45 degrees. To achieve that, whoever the person has to walk hundreds of steps as far as 400 m to get to that place.
Selarong Goa is shaped narrow with a width of approximately only 3 m and a height of no more than 2 m, while the length to it only about 3 m only. Nothing special about this form Selarong Goa. The Javanese call this cave species such as cave buntet alias not transparent perforated appendicitis. So, this cave is a rock basin plain without any copy into. It is said by Sarimin (75) the caretaker complex Selarong Goa, Goa is indeed visible Selarong is a dead end, but for the Diponegoro and his followers, Goa Selarong a magic door to enter into the bowels of the hill towards the chalk. “Although the cave is a dead end, but Prince Diponegoro and his bodyguard could penetrate to the inside, as if able to stay inside the hill. So, Goa Selarong just as magical door entrance only and the actual cave is far in it, “he said. That’s why that makes why Prince Diponegoro and loyal troops will be very difficult to catch and had never touched or even seen by the eyes of Dutch troops, if you’re hiding in Goa this Selarong. Although the Dutch troops had arrived at the compound, but the troops of the Company still can not see that in fact there are hundreds of Diponegoro’s troops hiding in Goa Selarong. Company troops just spinning in place and could only see mountains uninhabited rock.
Not surprisingly, then to provoke a Diponegoro for going out of Goa Selarong, Dutch Company by General De Kock had to do political race by bringing sheep to negotiate Diponegoro in Magelang in around 1830, to then catch and mengasingkannya to Makassar, South Sulawesi until the end his death in 1855. Selarong sacred cave complex with his magical cave door named Goa Selarong is already famous for Javanese society ears today. This complex was fairly wingit aka haunted, on some nights like Friday night or Tuesday night POND POND, sometimes from the belly of Goa Selarong sounded rebound gising-gising Java that is being sounded. There was his voice, but no form. That said it is believed, on the second day of the supernatural are gathered in Temat sacred places, including in Goa this Selarong. At that moment, from night until dawn scattered like the smell of incense and incense must be very clear this Selarong burst of Goa.

Even so, there are some restrictions that should not be done in Goa this Selarong, that is asking pesugihan or request a toggle number. “It was a very unpopular by the occult in Goa Selarong. If it is banned, disaster will surely befall anyone who violated that, “said grandfather four grandchildren. The disaster could happen right on the spot, such as slip or fall off a cliff to result in death. Even if not in place, on the other disaster where it must be approached. “If you want to find pesugihan or find a number, do not be in place here, look elsewhere mending it,” remembers Sarimin

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Ondel-Ondel

Ondel ondel Betawi culture is the result of a large doll, with a height of about ± 2.5 m ± 80 cm in diameter, ondel-ondel is made of woven bamboo bear within them, who brought them. The baby is used and played by people who brought them. His face a mask or a mask, which has applied to the woven bamboo, a head of hair made from palm fiber.Ondel ondel men generally face painted red, while women were painted white. Enter this program supposedly existed before the spread of Islam on the island of Java, and was also present in different regions with similar presentations. The Pasundan Badawang known, the Central Java bean called Barongan, while Bali is known as Barong Landung.
Show serves as a repellent reinforcements spirits that disturb disturbance. But the tradition has become something very beautiful, that is, in most cases and have held the event, guests of honor, and brighten up people’s party, and the inauguration of the new building was completed. In addition to liven up the parade in the past, regular tour, “Ngam”. Especially on New Year’s celebrations, both the AD and the Moon. Goals for New Year’s celebration AD Menteng area, which many people occupied the main Kristen.Pendukung ondel-ondel peasant art, which includes the “abangan”, especially in the suburbs of Jakarta and surrounding areas.
Accompanied by a music-ondel ondel unspecified, foreign tergantug each group.Tanjidor are accompanied by such a group ondel ondel Pimpin Gejen, Setu village.Betawi are accompanied by a battle, as the escort “Banyan Way” leading Duloh, sekarag leader Yasin, the Rawasari. There is also a diirig Bende, “Kemes” Ningnong and Rebana ketimpring as rombogan ondel-ondel Lamoh leadership, Kalideres. Ondel-ondel betawi remains essentially the survival and trimmer in the face of the metropolitan city of Jakarta. Beginning ondel-ondel.

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Ducati Diavel

Nearly 5,000 units have been produced Diavel Ducati. And 5,000 units sold out in major markets Ducati until September. Ducati have made ​​a profit of 69 million pounds from a single model.

The Diavel really change the perception of the market by offering the style of a luxury but with maximal performance. Degree of stability and braking of a Superbike combined with 160bhp V-twin engine.

Ducati had plans to print 8,000 units in the first year of production Diavel. Total production continued to increase up to 4700 units, already out the factory during four months of full production, with a record 3200 unitsall over the the world officially registered .

Reportedly, there is still the official registration request Diavel in large numbers. Ducati have got a request from the importer in the world and will be reported back to the Ducati in Italy.

Of the total 4700 units built, only 2800 or 60 percent of the book version of Carbon. Price Diavel standard model in the UK amounted to £ 12,995 (Rp179, 6 million) and the Black Carbon 15 495 pounds (Rp214, 2 million) and 15.895 pounds (Rp219, 7 million) for the model of Red Carbon.

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Maluku Utara Targetkan 2012 Jadi Tujuan Wisata

Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata (Disbudpar) Maluku Utara (Malut) menargetkan 2012 akan menjadi tujuan kunjungan wisata domestik maupun mancanegara. "Tahun 2012 akan digelar Sail Morotai dan sebelumnya diadakan berbagai festival pariwisata di sejumlah kabupaten/kota di provinsi tersebut," kata Kabid Pengembangan Destinasi Pariwisata Disbudpar Malut, Ihwanuddin, di Ternate, Sabtu (11/6/2011).

Ihwanuddin menjelaskan, 2010 kunjungan wisatawan mancanegara mencapai 7.000 orang, wisatawan domestik 680 orang, kunjungan wisatawan itu dipastikan meningkat hingga 2012. "Apalagi adanya Sail Morotai 2012 diperkirakan kunjungan wisatawan bisa menembus angka 20 ribu. Masyarakat diminta mendukung berbagai program pemerintah setempat dan tetap menjaga kamtibmas," katanya.

Menurut Ihwanuddin, sejumlah kabupaten/kota di Malut saat ini sedang gencar mempromosikan daerahnya dengan melaksanakan berbagai festival untuk menarik minat para wisatawan berkunjung.

Misalkan Kabupaten Halmahera Barat saat ini sedang siapkan Festival Teluk Jailolo untuk memperkenalkan berbagai obyek wisata laut di kabupaten itu. Begitu pula di Kota Ternate sedang menggelar Festival Legu Gam (pesta rakyat) yang biasanya digelar setiap tahun bertepatan dengan hari ulang tahun Sultan Ternate Mudaffar Syah. Momen ini dijadikan sebagai promosi budaya Kesultanan Ternate.

Selain itu, berbagai keindahan panorama alam dan berbagai peninggalan sejarah seperti benteng di sejumlah kabupaten/kota di Malut akan menjadi target para wisatawan berkunjung ke Malut.

Ihwanuddin menambahkan, adanya berbagai festival kebudayaan dan pariwisata di Malut dipastikan angka kunjungan wisatawan ke Malut kian meningkat.

Quoted from :http://travel.kompas.com/read/2011/06/11/18211527/Malut.Targetkan.2012.Jadi.Tujuan.Wisata

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Padang Panjang Tonjolkan Wisata Alam

Kota Padang Panjang, Sumatera Barat, menerima limpahan wisatawan dari Kota Bukittinggi. Jarak antara kedua kabupaten tersebut memang dekat, sekitar dua jam perjalanan darat. Hal tersebut diungkapkan Kepala Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Kota Padang Panjang Erna Nasution.
"Limpahan (wisatawan) dari Bukittinggi itu banyak. Potensinya ada. Akan tetapi, kami belum ada hotel berbintang, adanya hotel melati. Ini kendala kami, kurangnya hotel di Pandang Panjang," katanya seusai Etape 6B ajang balap sepeda internasional Tour de Singkarak di Jalan Sudirman, Padang Panjang, Sabtu (11/6/2011).

Apalagi, lanjutnya, Padang Panjang memiliki fasilitas rumah sakit bertaraf internasional yang cocok untuk health tourism. Sementara itu, obyek wisata andalan Padang Panjang selain wisata alam adalah Minang Fantasi (Mifan) berupa waterpark dan Pusat Dokumentasi Minang.

"Semua tentang Sumatera Barat ada di Pusat Dokumentasi Minang. Misalnya, mau cari data tentang Kabupaten Solok bisa cari di sana. Bentuknya seperti museum, bisa juga dibilang seperti perpustakaan. Data-data seperti foto dan tulisan ada. Juga benda-benda, misalnya pakaian adat dari semua kabupaten yang ada di Sumbar," tuturnya.

Erna menambahkan, tingkat kunjungan wisatawan ke Pandang Panjang mencapai 350.000 orang pada tahun 2010.

Quoted from :http://travel.kompas.com/read/2011/06/12/17523362/Padang.Panjang.Tonjolkan.Wisata.Alam

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Friday, June 10, 2011

Tourism Malaysia Jakarta Launches 'Musabaqah Package'

A 'Musabaqah Package' has been launched so that Indonesians can watch International Al-Quran Recital Competition (Musabaqah) and enjoy the Malaysia Mega Sales Carnival at special cost.

Tourism Malaysia Jakarta director Jamil Darus said the package is created with cooperation of Indonesian Muslim Tourism Operators (PKWM), Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI Syariah) and Malaysian Airlines (MAS).

Other than watching the musabaqah (July 17-23), buyers can shop during Malaysia Mega Sales Carnival (June 15-Aug 31) and feted to a gala dinner by Tourism Malaysia.

"This package will be promoted jointly by Rakyat Merdeka newspaper, via SMS and radio," Jamil said after the package agreement signing ceremony here Friday.

KPWM was represented by its president Syarman Syarif, BRI Syariah by marketing communication head Hanifah Fibianti while Jamil signed on behalf of Tourism Malaysia Jakarta.

Jamil said is expected to sell the packages to at least 500 people while BRI Syariah will promote them via SMS and a series of roadshow in several major Indonesian cities.

Meanwhile, Tourism Malaysia Jakarta deputy director Norlizah Jahaya said the three days and two nights package from July 16-23 involves four flights from Jakarta.

The package costs RM1,350 (single) and RM1,000 (twin sharing) per person including airfare, two nights stay in Kuala Lumpur, meals and tour guides.

Norlizah said the package buyers will save about 20 percent cost compared to usual travel expenses.

Quoted from :http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsworld.php?id=593036

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Tourist arrivals may exceed govt target

Foreign tourist arrivals in Indonesia may reach 7.8 million this year, slightly exceeding the government’s target of 7.7 million, a tourism industry group estimated.

Rudiana, vice chairman of the Jakarta branch of the Association of the Indonesia Tour and Travel Agencies (Asita), said in Jakarta on Monday that beside holding international events, improvement of the country’s security conditions had also contributed to the higher than expected number of tourist arrivals.

“Unfavorable security conditions in other countries will also push up the number of inbound tourists, as they may shift their destinations to Indonesia,” he told The Jakarta Post.

Rudiana said that visits are expected to peak in June, July, August and December because of school holidays and the change of seasons in many foreign countries.

“Foreign tourist arrivals may top four to five million in total during those months,” he said.

He added that a number of events, including the SEA Games and those related to the Indonesian ASEAN chairmanship would also boost arrivals of inbound tourists to the country.

The SEA Games are scheduled to run from Nov. 11 to 22 in Jakarta and Palembang. Other official meetings in relation to Indonesia’s ASEAN chairmanship will also take place from this month through the end of 2011.

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recently announced that from January to April this year, the number of tourist arrivals increased by 7.20 percent to 2.32 million from 2.17 million over the same period last year.

According to Rudiana, the 7.20 percent growth was quite good given the declining number of tourists from Japan — one of the most important countries of origin of Indonesia’s inbound tourists.

“Many Japanese tourists canceled their travel following the disaster. Agencies in Bali, for example, reported a 50-percent decline in numbers of free individual travelers [a group consisting two to four travelers],” he said.

Rudiana added that during the first months of each year, visits of foreign tourists usually slowed and would climb later in the middle of the year.

BPS data shows that in April inbound tourists totaled 608,100, a 9.39 percent rise from 555,900 in April last year. Earlier this year, Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik said that the government aimed to draw around 7.7 million inbound tourists in 2011, a 10-percent increase from 7 million last year.

Last year, inbound tourists brought a total of US$7.6 billion with average spending of $1,085 per person during an average stay of eight days per visitor. The rising number of travelers in Indonesia has attracted a number of tourism stakeholders, such as hotel management chains, to boost their investments in the country in the coming years.

For example, global hotel management chain Accor recently unveiled plans through 2014 to operate 21 new hotels in Indonesia; its fastest growing market in Asia after China and India.

The hotel, managed under brands such as Pullman, Novotel, Ibis, All Seasons and Formule 1, will be located in Greater Jakarta and other major cities, including Pekanbaru, Bandung, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Denpasar, Banjarmasin, Palu and Makassar.

It had also previously announced that it would open another 13 hotels by 2013, most of which are currently under construction.

Quoted from :http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/06/08/tourist-arrivals-may-exceed-govt-target.html

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Yamaha Zuma scooter 50F & Majesty

Not only the V Star 950/Touring, XT250 and TW200, Yamaha Star Motorcycles is also designing Sebuat a scooter for the model 2012. It is 50F and Majesty Zuma Scooters.

Yamaha claims, 50F Zuma will arrive in dealerships in the next Spetember. While Scooters Majesty will attend a month earlier, or in August.

Separately, Zuma 50F 2012 scooter engine equipped with a liquid-cooled, fuel injection, four-stroke 49cc capacity, a sharp new styling and twin lights. Or in other words, this motor appears more resilient.

Full automatic transmission with V-belt, supported by a big round of gas. Steel frame offers strength and rigidity to the chassis. The fuel tank capacity of 1.2 gallons or 4.5 liters positioned inside the cabin to get extra comfort. Motorists can be refueled without open seats, like on most scooters.

Seats are designed to open and quite relieved to two people. Beneath it were the trunk and add convenience to store important items in the trunk. All-New 2012 Zuma 50F is available with color Blue / White or Alpine White with a retail price MSRP of USD2.490 or about Rp21 million.

Meanwhile, Majesty 2012 is equipped with four-stroke engine 395cc liquid-cooled and automatic transmission. These motors provide more than the power to lauched at highway speeds. Field for both tandem and large storage space.

Instrument panel, including an analog speedometer and tachometer, along with a multifunction LCD display including fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge and ambient temperature, plus a V-belt and fuel indicator. 2012 Majesty sold retail MSRP of USD6.750 or around Rp57, 5 million.

Quoted from :http://autos.okezone.com/read/2011/06/10/53/467055/skuter-yamaha-zuma-50f-majesty

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Pantai Charlita, Wisata Baru di Nias

Mencari obyek wisata pantai di Kota Gunungsitoli tidaklah susah. Di Gunungsitoli Utara ada pantai Charlita, sebuah kawasan wisata yang selalu ramai dikunjungi masyarakat setempat untuk melepas kepenatan atau sekadar memandang laut lepas dari bilik pondok yang berjejer menghadap samudra.

Berada di Desa Afia, Kecamatan Gunungsitoli Utara, sekitar 14 kilometer dari pusat Kota Gunungsitoli, menjadikan obyek wisata ini mudah dijangkau. Menuju lokasi, kendaraan roda dua dan empat melewati jalan setapak yang berjarak sekitar 100 meter dari jalan raya.

Tapi ingat, bila sampai di persimpangan, Anda harus berbelok ke arah kanan menuju Pantai Charlita, sebab tidak jauh dari lokasi terdapat obyek wisata lain.

Nama Charlita sendiri diambil dari nama anak pertama sang pemilik obyek wisata ini yakni Charlita Zega atau lebih sering disingkat Carla Zega.

Obyek wisata yang berdiri tahun 2006 ini awalnya adalah sebuah kawasan tepi pantai yang sepi pengunjung. Namun setelah dikelola oleh Anita Yuniar Telaumbanua (37), tepi pantai yang semula sepi berubah menjadi kawasan yang setiap hari selalu ramai dikunjungi, baik masyarakat sekitar maupun dari daerah lain.

“Awalnya saya tidak tertarik menjalankan usaha ini. Tapi karena saya orangnya tidak bisa diam, apa usaha yang bisa saya lakukan akan saya kerjakan,” tutur Anita.

Pantai Charlita yang memiliki luas 8,5 hektar itu, menawarkan berbagai fasilitas, antara lain penginapan, Karaoke TV (KTV), hall badminton, aula, pondok, live music, restoran dan kolam renang. Tak perlu khawatir dengan waktu, karena 15 pekerja tetap dan 10 pekerja lepas yang siap melayani Anda 24 jam.

Untuk penginapan, tersedia 10 kamar yang bertarif Rp 125.000 hingga Rp 250.000 per 24 jam. Bagi Anda yang hobbi bernyanyi, berkaraoke bersama keluarga atau teman menjadi pilihan, karena tersedia 2 KTV dengan tarif Rp 80.000 per jam dengan kapasitas 6 orang dan Rp 50.000 untuk KTV yang berkapasitas 4 orang.

“Kalau live music hanya malam hari mulai pukul 8-11 malam,” ujar pemilik Charlita yang biasa dipanggil Ina Charlita Zega.

Disini juga ada 10 pondok, berkapasitas 4 hingga 10 orang. Masing-masing pondok juga diberi nama unik berupa nama bunga seperti mawar dan teratai. Begitu pula bila ingin membuat sebuah acara yang mengharuskan mengundang teman atau keluarga hingga ratusan orang juga jangan khawatir karena ada 2 aula berkapasitas 200 dan 300 orang.

Sementara untuk menu yang ditawarkan juga beragam, mulai dari yang umum seperti nasi goreng, mie ayam dan gado-gado, atau seafood seperti ikan bakar, udang saus tiram dan cumi goreng. Harganya antara Rp 10.000 sampai Rp 100.000. Minuman ringan dan jus juga tersedia untuk menemani pesanan Anda.

“Charlita kebanyakan dikunjungi orang untuk makan dan berenang,” kata Ina Charlita Zega. Namun seiring dengan semakin bertambahnya fasilitas yang disediakan, menurut Ina Charlita, obyek wisata yang dikelolanya juga sering dikunjungi oleh para tamu dari luar daerah Nias.

Daerah Gunungsitoli memang memiliki banyak kawasan tepi pantai yang indah namun belum dikelola dengan maksimal. Padahal bila dikelola dengan baik, tentu dapat memberikan sumbangan yang besar bagi kemajuan masyarakat disekitarnya.

“Saya rasa obyek wisata pantai itu akan dicari karena masyarakat Nias memang sangat membutuhkan tempat hiburan dan rekreasi,” begitu komentar Ina Charlita.

Untuk memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat, Pantai Charlita yang dikelolanya selalu berupaya melengkapi fasilitas yang ada serta meningkatkan pelayanan kepada tamu yang datang.

“Saya ingin Charlita bisa lebih berkembang dari yang sekarang,” ujar Ina Charlita yang telah merencanakan pembangunan beberapa fasilitas tambahan selain kolam renang.

Penambahan kamar, pondok dan fasilitas olahraga sedang menunggu giliran. Dan semuanya lagi-lagi bergantung pada kemampuan finansial yang harus dikorbankan dari kantong pribadi guna mewujudkan rencananya, membangun Nias melalui pariwisata.

Quoted from :http://travel.kompas.com/read/2011/06/10/15072092/Pantai.Charlita.Wisata.Baru.di.Nias

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Samosir Andalkan Alam dan Budaya

Bupati Samosir, Sumatera Utara, Mangindar Simbolon mengatakan potensi keindahan alam dan budaya yang dimiliki daerah itu merupakan andalan untuk meraup devisa dari sektor pariwisata. "Hasil analisa potensi dan kondisi untuk pengembangan ekonomi, lebih berpeluang didapatkan dari sektor pariwisata, bermodalkan alam, budaya, dan lingkungan," kata Mangindar di Pangururan, Jumat (10/6/2011).

Mangindar mengatakan Samosir merupakan salah satu kabupaten di Indonesia yang bervisi pariwisata sebagai sektor ekonomi. Dan hal tersebut sesuai visi Kabupaten Samosir dalam menjadikan daerah tujuan wisata lingkungan yang inovatif tahun 2015.

Untuk itu, lanjut Mangindar, pihaknya memasukkan pariwisata dalam muatan lokal sekolah serta telah mendirikan SMK pariwisata sejak tiga tahun lalu.

Menurut Mangindar, panorama alam yang indah Pulau Samosir dilengkapi budaya Batak yang unik. Jika ditinjau berdasarkan faktor lingkungan, daerah tersebut cocok bagi kegiatan olahraga paralayang dan olahraga air. Apalagi, Pulau Samosir terletak di tengah Danau Toba dengan kedalaman rata-rata 500 meter serta merupakan danau air tawar terluas di Asia Tenggara.

Selain itu, tambah Mangindar, wisata petualangan seperti cross country dan extreme trail-mania berskala internasional, juga sangat cocok dikembangkan, karena masyarakatnya telah dipersiapkan dalam menyongsong kabupaten bervisi pariwisata.

Quoted from :http://travel.kompas.com/read/2011/06/10/15093682/Samosir.Andalkan.Alam.dan.Budaya

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Sawahlunto The Tourism City

Community Sawahlunto, West Sumatra, packed Setiga Park on Friday (10/06/2011). They seemed enthusiastic welcome participants of the Tour de Singkarak (TDS) 2011. Residents were busy pictures with rider especially with Zarfari Amir, who have won one at Stage 5 TDS 2011.
"People here are very good. They're so welcome us. The view was also very amazing. I like the word 'Sawahlunto' that's up there," said Amir, pointing to big writing 'Sawahlunto' on the hill.

At Stage 5, yet another bike rider from Iran to master the podium. They won the first position to third Payakumbuh Stage 5 - Sawahlunto along 79 kilometers. Rahim Emami get second position and Golakhour Pourseyedi champion in the third champion position.

In line with the expressed Amir, Jang Jae Chan from Terengganu Pro Cycling Team-Asia, Malaysia, was amazed with Sawahlunto population. At Stage 5, he again became the fastest sprinter.

"People like racing bikes Indonesia ya? There is much to welcome us. I am very happy here. At the finish point, very crowded. On the road, too," he said.

Tonight, all invited guests, participants, athletes, until the committee will stay in Sawahlunto. Though there is one star hotels (which is planned to be three-star class) that just opened. Most of the parties involved will be staying at hotels and homestay.

"It is still not yet qualified but our city was chosen as a place to stay. At the Tour de Singkarak there are only 4 cities diinapi," said Mayor Sawahlunto, Amran Nur.

The same PHRI chairman disclosed Sumatra, Maulana Yusran. "It is not yet adequate. But we appreciate the enthusiasm of the community and local government Sawahlunto. They facilitate all the inns. Even a five-star hotels were built with government funds. One of the triggers is because the Tour de Singkarak," he said.

Amran said TDS impact on improving the development of tourism and tourist visits. "Tourists from many more. The people become familiar Sawahlunto of the Tour de Singkarak," he said.

As a finish point Stage 5 is the Triangle Park, Sawahlunto. In the Dutch colonial period, Sawahlunto known as coal-mining town. The city was touted as a ghost town since coal production declined. Then, by the local government, Sawahlunto was converted into a tourist town. Some relics of the coal mine "transformed" into tourist attraction.

Meanwhile, the Stage 5 start point at Grotto Belle, Payakumbuh. Grotto Belle is a mainstay attractions Payakumbuh. Payakumbuh city panorama from the heights of the main attraction of tourists visiting the Grotto Belle.

According to Khadija from the Department of Tourism and Culture Payakumbuh, a day visit could reach 100 people.

To see the sights Payakumbuh, visitors must walk up as far as about 400 meters. Another option is to ride a tandem bicycle free of charge. At the Grotto Belle also has a cave with stones shaped like people or objects. In addition, the Grotto Belle is also famous as the location for paragliding.

TDS lasts 6 to 12 June 2011 which combines sports and tourism. TDS 2011 melombakan 7 Stage with a total distance of 739.3 km. The route through which is full of unique attractions of each region. In addition, the cultural and culinary West Sumatra were also introduced to participants TDS.

Districts and cities involved, among others, Padang City Administration, City of Pariaman, Padang Pariaman district, Agam District, City of Bukittinggi, Sawahlunto City, Solok District, Solok City, Payakumbuh, Padang Panjang, Tanah Datar, and Fiftieth District Municipality.

This event has become the official agenda of the annual World Cycling Organization (Union Cycliste Internationale) in collaboration with the Executive Board of the Institute of Sport Bike Indonesia (PB ISSI), local governments, and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Quoted from :http://travel.kompas.com/read/2011/06/10/20115336/Sawahlunto.Jadi.Kota.Wisata

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Singapore Tourists to Bali Up 42.9 Percent

Singapore Tourists on holiday to Bali as much as 30,455 people during the quarter I-2011, increased 42.99 percent over the same quarter the previous year which recorded only 21,298 people. "Significant increase was made Singapore the top ten supplying countries that most tourists to the island resort," said Head of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) Ir Gede Bali Province Suarsa MSI in Denpasar, on Saturday.

He said that during 2010 the people of Singapore enjoy the unique natural beauty and panoramic island of 97,402 people, an increase of 73.96 over the previous year which only 55,992 people. "Singapore is one of Bali's tourism potential market, with the hope of the people visiting the country is increasing in the future," please Gede Suarsa.

He added that Singapore society in a holiday to Bali, largely through Ngurah Rai Airport, the plane that flew directly from his country, only eight people who registered through seaports with cruise boat.

Singapore ranked ninth out of ten countries supplying the most tourists to Bali is able to contribute 3.59 percent of foreign tourists to Bali.

Bali received 848,899 foreign tourists visiting as many people during the quarter I-2011, increased 13.37 percent over the same quarter the previous year which recorded only 748,754 people.

Gede Suarsa add, from ten countries supplying the most foreign tourists to Bali, including seven countries has increased significantly and the three countries showed a decrease.

The seven countries which society increasingly happy to take a holiday to Bali in addition to Singapore, Australia also increased by 34.92 percent from 162,082 people to 210,903 people, China 0.19 percent from 71,052 people to 71,186 people and Malaysia increased 32.95 percent from 39.435orang to 52,507 people. In addition, 46.98 percent of British people 21,859 people 32,128 people, the Russians rose 26.74 percent from 24,970 people to 31,646 French men and 15.15 per cent from 25 095 percent to 28,897 people.

While the three countries that the community is reduced to Bali include Japan 21.81 percent of 44,085 people in the first quarter of 2010 to 64,455 people in the quarter I-2011. Likewise, Taiwanese society is reduced 10.51 percent from 44,085 people to 39,451 people and South Korea's 1.35 percent from 37,787 people to 37,277 people, said Gede Suarsa.

Quoted from :http://travel.kompas.com/read/2011/06/11/06552070/Turis.Singapura.ke.Bali.Naik.42.9.Persen

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Indonesia to hold international surfing championship

Indonesia will hold the West Java International Surfing Championship 2011 on June 12-18 in Cimaja Beach of Sukabumi regency, the country's largest news portal Detikcom Online News reported on Wednesday.

Four countries, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Japan, have confirmed their participation in the event.

Head of Tourism and Culture Division of West Java province Herdiwan said that the event is also aimed to introduce sport tourism potentials of the beach to foreign tourists.

"Cimaja beach has a 750 meter-coastal line with 1-2 meters of wave height while rocks lie along the beach," said Herdiwan.

He said that the 6 star-surfing competition event or the highest rank surfing is a part of Indonesia Surfing Championship and Asian Surfing Championship Tours joined by national and international surfers.

Quoted from :http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/sports/2011-06/08/c_13917183.htm

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Koka Beach, The Next Dream Beach

White sand, the atmosphere is calm, clean sea, blue and clear, was the most in the desire by anyone at sea back to the beauty of the hills adorn our views.

Koka Beach is one of the many beaches have beautiful scenery and famous since long, located south of the coastal area of ??Sikka District, Flores, 48 ??miles from the town of Maumere.

Coastal beaches have white sand is dealing directly with barren hills nan ferocious front. The hills that stands firmly as if it helped add to the beauty of natural scenery.

Like the south coast region in general, Koka Beach also has a fairly high waves. The southern ocean waves sometimes hit hard stones that were around the shoreline or under the cliffs, its towering foam and wetting reefs fell apart.

Beautiful white sandy beach is seen divided into two areas that remedy, liver. On the right side into the coastal region with the composition of the rocks are uneven. The hills around this beach also has a beautiful bluff. Below the cliffs seem strewn white sand meets the coast. For those who want to enjoy its exotic, this seemed a suitable place. Its beauty is so soothing feeling.

While the left side separated by a small hill on the right side of the beach scenery was no less interesting. The water is quite clear, as if tempting for anyone who wants to throw themselves into it. The location looks like a pond because it juts into. In such circumstances, the ‘pool’ is not affected if high waves. Rocks were not visible here. So do not hesitate to play around, crystal clear sea water is offered free of charge. Several other beach lovers also seem’m joking jolly plunge them without hesitation.

From the side of this beach, landscapes were really tempting the eye. In addition to blue water, from a distance appears to be seen a small island uninhabited. This island appears to stand tall with stout, against the waves and the years to touch her body. Small island that appears to be alone in a vast ocean of nature is called by the locals by the name of Nusa Island. This island has become an integral part of the beauty of natural scenery in Paga Beach Koka since hundreds of - hundred years ago.

Quoted from :http://www.empratoruae.com/koka-beaches-exotic-beaches-in-plain-flores.html

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Sanggaluri Park

Sanggaluri Park Purbalingga is an integrated tourist attraction is informative and inspiring. In this complex there are several spots, including: Park & Insect Reptile Park, the Museum of Money, Houses Dolls latitude, Home Achievement Purbalingga, Fruit Garden, Museum & Artifacts & Science and Technology Demonstration.

Only with Rp. 10.000, - we have enjoyed all the spots that exist. Visiting Sanggaluri Park very well with the family. In addition to cheap, we can also interact directly with the reptiles and animals that exist.

As the name implies, Sanggaluri, Sanggar bullet Science (jawa.red) or a place seeking knowledge, this place is giving science a lot.

Central Java -

Location: Jl Raya Buper Kutasari Purbalingga Central Java
Admission Price: Rp. 10.000, -
Operating Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 0281-6599238
Fax: 0281-6599296
Email: reptile_insectpark@yahoo.co.id
Website: www.owabong.com

Quoted from :http://detik.travel/read/2011/05/20/160605/1643470/1032/Belajar%20Sambil%20Bermain%20di%20Sanggaluri%20Park%20Purbalingga

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