Aruh Buntang Ceremony

Aruh Buntang

That day, the gods were invited to dwell in a coconut tree at the end of the village. A balian (dukun) who called him through spells. Leased water, fire gods, wind gods, and land gods were asked to protect their village from storms, lightning earthquakes, and other natural disasters. The calling of the gods is also a form of request for blessing in holding aruh buntang.

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Reba Ceremony

Ngada is a county in the central part of the island of Flores , East Nusa Tenggara province , Indonesia . The capital of the district is Bajawa . The total area of ​​3037.9 km ² with a population of 250,000 ± .

Ngada has three major parts , namely Nagekeo Tribe , Tribe and Tribal Bajawa Riung . Each of these tribes has its own culture that is still maintained today , such as traditional houses , different languages ​​from each other , dance , traditional costumes and others.

If you visit there you should not miss to see the direct Ceremony Reba . This attractive traditional rituals that take place each December or early in the month of January or February and held for three to four days .


You can watch the ceremony in Ngada , Flores , NTT , which involves several districts , namely Aimere , Bajawa , Mataloko , and So Jerebu ` u ` a . Each district will take turns to host each year .

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saung angklung udjo bandung review

Saung Angklung Udjo (SAU) is an integrated venue consisting of:
venue, bamboo handicraft center, and bamboo instrument. This is exactly what makes SAU as a center for education and research angklung - Sundanese art and culture.
SAU established in 1966 by his beloved wife and their Ngalagena Udjo, Uum Sumiati. With a strong will and dedication to preserve and develop traditional Sundanese arts and culture.
SAU illustrates nature and culture in harmony, not surprisingly SAU a destination tourist destinations Sundanese culture as a world heritage.
Located in the eastern Bandung, SAU is the perfect place to enjoy the fresh air and beauty of bamboo handicraft and bamboo musical sound of the instrument.


Besides regular performances every evening, Saung Angklung Udjo have repeatedly held a special show performed in the morning or afternoon. Shows are held in locations not limited Saung Angklung Udjo course, but many invitation appeared in various places both within and outside the country, in August of 2000 at Sasana Budaya Ganesha ITB, Bandung, Saung Angklung Udjo concert collaboration with the singer dubbed Shirley Temple was Indonesia, which Sherina.
Saung Angklung Udjo not limited to just sell the performing arts, the range of products of traditional bamboo musical instruments (angklung, arumba, calung and others) made ​​and sold to the buyer.

To reach this place, if it goes up a personal vehicle, select Cipularang direction. Up to the overpass, follow the instructions to Cicaheum board. About 100 meters before Cicaheum Terminal, follow the sign towards Jalan Padasuka. You will find clues to the location. You can also use public transport as an option. Of Soerapatti, choose public transport 06 majors Cicaheum-Ciroyom (Cicaheum direction). Get off at the intersection Padasuka (100 meters before Cicaheum), proceed on foot or ride motorcycles to Saung Udjo (500 meters)

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Alor island and his dive site

Alor is an island located at the eastern end of the Nusa Tenggara Islands. Its area is 2,119 km ², and its highest point of 1,839 m. The island is bounded by the Flores Sea and Banda Sea on the north, Strait Ombai in the south (separating the island of Timor), as well as the Pantar Strait in the west (separating the island Pantar. Alor Island is one of the 92 outer islands of Indonesia because it is directly adjacent to East Timor in the south.
Alor Island is one of the two main islands of Alor island, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. On this island there Kalabahi City, the capital of Alor.


Alor Island besides having the beauty of Nature that can be viewed directly on land and shore, also has a Natural beauty under the sea in the form of rare fish as well as the beautiful coral and sea plants so fascinating. following we will give some point dive that has natural beauty has a 18 point dive called "Varuna's Dive Sites at Alor": 1. Varuna's Point 2. Never - Never wall 3. Cave Point 4. Barrel Sponge Wall 5. Mola - mola Point 6. Night Snacks 7. Alor Expree / Alor Dreaming 8. Rocky Point 9. Three Coconuts 10. Moving Pictures 11. Eagle Ray Point 12. Rahim's Point 13. Tuna Channel 14. Anemone Country 15. Sharks Reeway 16. Octopus Garden 17. Captain's Choice 18. The Refrigerator
TOURISM OBJECT In addition to the potential for marine tourism, Alor also store a number of tourism object that appeal is culturally and historically are rarely touched and visited both by locals and by tourists. Despite having very limited accessibility, but for adventure lovers of nature would be a challenge and uniqueness.


One of them, from the bark of an old Quran written in ink traditional ingredients to be aged more than 800 years, a historical proof of the existence of Islam in Alor. Other glamor Takpala the village, a traditional village inhabited by a tribe Abui with linear settlement pattern with rows of traditional houses.
Society who still adhere to customs and traditions will show typical cultural attractions in welcoming the guests, making this village name soar up to foreign countries. For those mountaineers who are fond of challenges in a virgin, Mount Delaki sulphurous Pantar Island and Mount Koya Koya-Alor Island, is the place. The exhausting fatigue disappear immediately bring coolness and freshness of spirit after witnessing the phenomenon of volcanic geology in the village of Hot Springs and Waterfall in Pantar Island, Tuti Adagae natural park on the island of Alor.



While deer breeding ranch mini (best in eastern Indonesia) do not miss to visit. Coolness and freshness in nature Nostalgia Forest will also greet any visitors who want to relieve fatigue. Before going back home, do not forget to plant a tree in the Forest of Nostalgia as a sign you've ever visited the island of Alor. Your name and address will be immortalized on a tree planted and remembered for all time.
Towards Access Tourists can come from Kupang ferry ride and takes about 12-13 hours to Larantuka. Then traveled by ship to the port of Kalabahi timber with approximately 1 hour travel time. In front of the harbor Kalabahi located in Alor Islands, stretching Pantar Strait Marine Park.
Accommodation is available in Alor Islands restaurants, lodging, guide, and souvenir trade Pantar Island.

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Cultural tourism in East Kotawaringin

East Kotawaringin  is one of the districts in Central Kalimantan province. The capital of the district is located in Sampit, which offers many tourist based culture are:

Sapundu Statue of  Dayak Traditional ritual

Statue of sapundu is a sculpture made ​​of ironwood, where the statues are carved on the trunk ironwood itself is used to bind the sacrificial animals during the ceremony tiwah.

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