LAKE TOBA

LAKE TOBA IS THE LARGEST LAKE IN INDONESIA

Lake Toba is the largest lake in Indonesia. Lake Toba is located in several counties, among others Kab.Simalungun, Kab.Samosir, North Kab.Tapanuli, District Hubang Hasundutan, Kab.Karo, and Kab.Dairi, North Sumatra.

The lake, which has an area of ​​100 kmx30 miles outside of beauty that has biasa.Selain surrounded by beautiful hills and cool, the lake is an island in the middle named Samosir Island. Samosir Island has an altitude of about 1000 meters above sea level. In the middle of Lake Toba, on Samosir Island that there is a popular natural tourist attraction, the lake above the lake (Lake and Lake Aek Sidihoni Natonang);

historical attractions in the tomb complex in the Village of King Sidabutar Tomok; and tours of the complex architecture of traditional houses Batak Toba Samosir. In Parapat, the visitors who want to visit the island of Samosir can ride a freight ferry depart every hour to the village of Tomok, Samosir.

Toba Lake was formed by a stupendous prehistoric volcanic explosion. The eruption was 75.000 years ago and leaving a spectacular caldera with wonderful landscapes. The explosion with Volcanic Exposivity Index of 8 caused volcanic winter for many years which decimated almost all living things on earth. The resulting 630 km square of land mass in the center of the lake, now known as Samosir Island, is the world’s fifth largest island lake. It is also arguably the world’s largest island within an island.

This large lake has magical and cosmological value, because it is believed as a place of indwelling Namborru (seven ancestral goddess of Batak Tribe). When people want to hold the event Tribe Batak peoples around the lake, they must first ask permission to Namborru. As in the celebration of the Feast of the People of Lake Toba is annually held, some of the rituals performed in advance as a form of homage to the ancestors.

Toba Lake is the highest and deepest crater lake in the world with a depth of over 450 meter. Lying at 906 meter above sea level, the climate in the Toba area is refreshingly cool. Also, the largest volcanic lake in Southeast Asia with gigantic size of 1.265 square km, 90 km long with a coastline of 285 km. The volcanic soils are remarkably fertile and the Toba highlands have been inhabited for centuries.

Lake Toba has very beautiful scenery, if you come to Indonesia to make sure toba is on the list of your schedule.

what you can get in toba??
Thing to Do: Shopping Traditional Craft,Swimming, Fishing, Rafting, Water Skiing, Speed Boat Trips, Power Boating,
And there are so many ways to get there, you can trip with Public Transpot, Rental Car, Bus (4 hours driving or less than 180 km from Medan City)

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crater in bandung

Ciwedey the best beatiful white crater in bandung

Regency Bandung has many resorts which offer beautiful scenery and interesting legends. One is the District Ciwidey located in the south of Bandung regency. In this area there are interesting tourist attraction is Crater White.

White crater is a crater lake of Mount Patuha with a height of 2434 meters above sea level with temperatures between 8-22 ° C. On top of that there is a crater Patuha Currently, when the mean low tide in Sundanese, which is in the west and below the crater White with a height of 2194 meters above sea level. Both craters were formed by eruptions that occurred at about X and XII centuries ago. White Crater is located about 46 km from Bandung or 35 miles from the capital, Bandung regency, Soreang, headed Ciwidey.

Legend White crater

Patuha said to have originated from the name Old Man or “Patua”. Local people often refer to Mount Sepuh. Formerly the local people consider the region Patuha and White crater as a haunted area, no one dared to touch or to get there. Angkernya presumably because birds have a flyover above the crater will die.

Mystery White crater lake beauty was revealed in 1837 by a German-born Dutch botanist researcher, Dr. Junghuhn Franz Wilhelm (1809-1864) who conducted research in this area. As a scientist, Junghuhn stories just do not trust the local community. As he traveled through the wilderness study Patuha, he finally found a beautiful crater lake. As a volcanic crater, from the lake bursts out of the lava flows of gas and it smells of sulfur and a nose piercing. From it emerged that a very high sulfur content which is why birds are reluctant to fly across the top surface of the crater lake White.

Because the sulfur content in the crater lake is very high, during the reign of the Dutch had built the plant with the name Zwavel sulfur Ontgining ‘White crater’. Then in the Japanese era, the business was continued under the name White crater Kenzanka Gokoya Ciwidey directly under the control of the Japanese military.

Around the area there are a few crater White ancestral graves, among other things Keep your Grandmother’s grave Satru, Eyang Sadena cavity, Head Grandmother, Grandmother Ngabai, Barabak Grandmother, Grandmother basin, and Grandmother Jambrong. One of the top of the Peak Patuha Kapok, supposedly a meeting place of the ancestors, led by Grandmother Keep Satru. That said, this place is magical at times seen a bunch of white fluffy sheep called sheep lukutan by society.

White Crater Lake has a typical and unique. The water in the crater lake may change color, sometimes colored bluish green apple when the sun and the weather is bright, sometimes also brown milk. Most commonly seen are white water with a thick fog over the crater surface. In addition to the surface of the crater, which is white, sand and rocks around it were predominantly white, therefore it is called White crater crater.

To get there, visitors can pass through the toll from Jakarta Cipularang continued toward the exit toll Soreang Kopo headed south to the town Ciwidey. Approximately 20-30 minutes from the city Ciwidey visible sign of entry into the entrance of Attraction White crater at the left side of the road. To get to the White crater from the entrance gate area attractions crater White suggested using a vehicle, do not walk because the road is slightly uphill and quite a distance, which is about 5.6 km or about 10-15 minutes drive. Private vehicles can langung toward the available parking area not far from the crater. While visitors with a large entourage that use bus or public transport can use a special vehicle in the parking lot near the entrance gate to reach the crater from the entrance. Small road conditions and uphill is not possible to pass a big bus type vehicle or being.

Public transport to Ciwidey from Bandung can be found in Terminal Gardens Kalapa and Leuwi length. After arriving in the city Ciwidey then proceed with using the rural transportation purposes patengan Situ. Rural transportation that led to this patengan Situ across attractions in the area of Plantation Ciwidey Strawberry, White crater, Ranca Upas, hot water & swimming pool Cimanggu. To be able to explore and enjoy the natural beauty surrounding the area Ciwidey and it’s not enough just one day

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History of baduy's people

baduy's people
 

        Kanekes or  Baduy’s people  are a group of culture peoples in the region Sundanese Lebak, Banten. The term "Baduy" is the name given by people outside the community, the term originated from the Dutch researchers who seem to equate them with a group of Arab Badawi who is sedentary societies (nomadic).Another possibility is due to the River and Mount Baduy. baduy in the northern part of the region. They themselves prefer to call themselves as urang Kanekes or "people Kanekes" in accordance with the name of their territory, or a designation that refers to the name of their village as Urang Cibeo (Garna, 1993)

The language they use is a dialect of Sundanese-Banten. To communicate with people outside their current use Indonesian language, although they do not get that knowledge from the school. Kanekes’s people 'in' do not know the culture of writing, so that the customs, belief / religion, and the story of ancestors stored only in oral speech only.

According to the beliefs they hold, the person claiming descent from Batara Kanekes roots, one of the seven gods or a god who is sent to earth. The origin is often attributed to the Prophet Adam as the first ancestor. According to their belief, Adam and his descendants, including the resident has the task to be imprisoned or Kanekes ascetic (mandita) to maintain the harmony of the world
Opinions regarding the origin of the different Kanekes opinion among the historians, who based his opinion by the synthesis of some historical evidence in the form of inscriptions, travelogues Portuguese and Chinese sailors, and folktales about the 'Tatar Sunda' which is quite minimal existence. Kanekes communities associated with the Sunda Kingdom before its collapse in the 16th century centered on Pakuan Pajajaran (around Bogor now). Before the founding of the Sultan of Banten, the western tip of Java island is an important part of the Kingdom of Sunda. Banten is a fairly large trading port. Ciujung rivers are navigable various types of boats, and crowded is used to transport agricultural products from rural areas. Thus the ruler of the region, known as Prince shoots General considers that the preservation of the river should be maintained. For that govermented royal army of highly trained to maintain and manage the heavily wooded and hilly areas in the region of Mount Kendeng. The existence of a special task forces with the seemingly became the forerunner of Beduy’s society that still inhabit the headwaters on Mount Kendeng Ciujung the (Adimihardja, 2000). Differences of opinion was brought to the allegation that in the past, their historical identity and accidentally closed, which is probably the Beduy’s community to protect itself from attack enemies Pajajaran.

There are other versions of history Baduy tribe, began when Kian Santang prabu siliwangi son came home from arabia after berislam in the hands of Sayyidina Ali.The son wants to Islamize the prabu and his followers. At the end of the story, with 'wangsit siliwangi' which was accepted by the prabu, they objected to Islam, and spread to all corners of Sunda to remain in his conviction. And King Siliwangi chased up to the valley (Baduy now), and hide until abandoned. Then the  prabu was renamed with the new title of King Golden Wungu, which might have changed the title again. And in Baduy dalam. prabu siliwangi enthroned with 40 loyal followers, until later will be civil war between them and us, represented by ki Saih a human form but all over his body and his face covered by feathers Like the ki monyet.dan this Saih presence in we are at the request of the trustees to God to win the truth
Kanekes public trust called the Sunda Wiwitan rooted in the worship of ancestral spirits (animism), which in later development is also influenced by Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. The core belief is indicated by an absolute pikukuh or customary provisions adopted in the daily lives of people Kanekes (Garna, 1993).The most important contents of the 'pikukuh' (compliance) Kanekes is the concept of "without any changes", or a change in as little as possible:
Lojor heunteu beunang dipotong, pendek heunteu beunang di sambung
(The length can not / should not be cut short, can not / should not be spliced)
bjek trust is important for the community Kanekes Arca Domas, an undisclosed location and is considered the most sacred. Kanekes people visit these locations to conduct worship once a year in Kalima, which in 2003 coincided with the month of July. Only puun which is the highest traditional leader and several members of selected communities who follow the cult group. In the complex there is a stone Arca Domas the mortar that holds rainwater
If at the time of worship stone mortar was found to exist in a state full of clear water, then for the people Kanekes it is a sign that the rain that year will be a lot down, and the harvest will be successful either. Conversely, if the stone mortar dry or watery cloudy, then it is a sign of crop failure (Permana, 2003a). For some people, relating to determination their communities, indigenous beliefs held this Kanekes Sundanese people reflect religious beliefs in general before the advent of Islam

baduy luar(outer baduy)
Outer Baduy are people who have come out of customs and Beduy in the area.There are several things that cause out area of  baduy’s residents in the Outer Baduy. Basically, the existing rules on the outside and Baduy Baduy in it almost the same, but the outer Baduy. Baduy know more about technology than the inside.
Cause
They have broken the traditional Bedouin society.
Desiring to get out of the Bedouin in the
Married to a member of Outer Baduy

House Construction Process of Foreign Bedouin population has used assistive devices, such as saws, hammers, nails, etc., which previously prohibited by the Bedouin custom.
Using traditional dress with black or dark blue (for men), which indicates that they are not holy. Sometimes using modern clothing such as T-shirts and jean shorts
baduy dalam(Baduy In)

In the Beduy are part of the whole Beduyn tribe. Unlike the Outer Baduy, Bedouin residents still adhere to the customs of their ancestors.
Most of the rules adopted by the Bedouin tribes, among others:
Not allowed to use vehicles to transport
Shall not use footwear
Door of the house should face north / south (except for the house puun)
Prohibition of use of electronic tools (technology) Using Cain is black / white as the garment is woven and stitched themselves and are not allowed to use modern clothing.

Kanekes communities hitherto not strictly follow the customs of a society alienated, isolated, or people who are isolated from the outside world developments.Establishment of the Sultanate of Banten Kanekes automatically enter into the realm was not separated from their consciousness. As a sign of compliance / confession to the authorities, people routinely carry Kanekes Sheba to the Sultanate of Banten (Garna, 1993). Until now, Seba ceremony continues to take place once a year, leads a crop (rice, fruit) to the Governor of Banten (formerly the Governor of West Java)
At this time outsider who visited the area Kanekes growing up with hundreds of people per visit, usually a teenager from the school, students, and other adult visitors. They received the visitors, even to stay one night, with the proviso that visitors comply with the customs prevailing there. Among other customary rules should not be photographed on the Bedouin territory, do not use soap or toothpaste in the river. However, the region Kanekes remain off limits to foreigners (non-citizen). Several foreign journalists who tried to enter until now has always denied entry.
At work in the fields is not too much, people are also happy to travel to Bedouin cities around the region on condition that they must walk. Generally they go in small groups consisting of 3 to 5 people, a visit to the house of acquaintances who had come to the Bedouin while selling honey and handicrafts. During the visit they usually get extra money to make ends meet

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IS KARAPAN SAPI FROM MADURA

KARAPAN SAPI IS THE CULTURE FROM MADURA

Kerapan or karapan sapi is one term in the Madurese language which is used to call a race racing cows. There are two versions of the origin of the name kerapan. The first version says that the term "kerapan" comes from the word "often" or "kirap" which means "to depart and released jointly or in droves". Meanwhile, another version says that the word "kerapan" comes from the Arabic "kirabah" which means "friendship". But apart from the two versions, the current common sense, kerapan races is a special attraction for bovine animals. For the record, particularly in the area on the island of Madura Kangean similar races there that use buffalo. Race buffalo is called mamajir and not kerapan buffalo.

The origin of beef kerapan also there are several versions. The first version says that kerapan sapi have been around since the 14th century. At that time kerapan cows used to spread Islam by a kyai named Pratanu. Another version says that the cow was created by Adi kerapan Poday, namely children's ruling Panembahan Wlingi Sapudi area in the 14th century. Adi Poday a long wandering in the Madura brings his experience in the field of agriculture to the island Sapudi, so that agriculture on the island to be developed. One technique to speed up the cultivation of agricultural land which is taught by Adi Polay is to use a cow. Eventually, because of the many farmers who use force cattle to till their fields simultaneously, hence the their intention to compete in the finish. And, finally the race to work on the field it becomes a kind of sport racing race called kerapan sapi.

Various kinds of Kerapan Cow
Kerapan sapi  that characterizes the Madurese is actually composed of several kinds, namely:1. Often Keni (small kerapan)This type Kerapan participants attended only by those who came from one district or kewedanaan only. In this category the distance that must be taken only 110 meters long and is followed by small cows that have not been trained. While decisive victory, in addition to speed, too straight or absence of cattle when running. For the cows that can win the race, can follow a higher kerapan again that is often the king.2. Often the King (kerapan large)The race is often called the country often is generally held in the capital district on Sunday. Racing around the track length of 120 meters and the participants are the champions often Kenite.3. Often Onjangan (kerapan invitation)Often onjangan is a special race that its participants are invited from a district that menyelenggarakannya. Kerapan is usually held to commemorate the great days specified.4. Often Karesidenen (kerapan prefectural level)This is a great Kerapan kerapan followed by frequent champions of the four districts in Madura. Often held in the City residency Pamekasan on Sunday, which is the top event to end the season kerapan.5. Often jar-jaran (kerapan exercise)Kerapan kerapan jar-horse is carried out only to train the cows down on the race before the actual race.Parties Involved in the Games Kerapan CowKerapan cow is one of the many folk games involving various parties, which include: (1) the owner of the cow race, (2) handyman tongko (person in charge of controlling the cow racing on kaleles), (3) handyman Tambeng (people who hold the reins of cows before being released), (4) handyman gettak (people who bully beef so when the cue can be shot quickly), (5) tonja handyman (person in charge of attracting and guiding cows), and (6) handyman gubra (Angora entourage cheered on duty to encourage the cow racing).

The road games
Before starting any cow-kerapan often paraded onto the field. This opportunity is not only used to relax the muscles of cattle, is also an arena to show off the beauty of the garments and ornaments of the cows that will be contested. After the parade finished, clothes and all the trimmings it was opened. Only clothing that does not interfere with the cow's body movements are still left attached.After that, began the first race to determine the standings of participants. As in a football game, in this round the participants will set the strategy to be able to enter pacuannya cows into groups of "top" to the next round (preliminary), can compete with the cow racing from the "bottom".Next is the first preliminary round, second, third and fourth or final round. In this stage, the game wearing knockout. In other words, the cows that have been declared lost race, no longer be eligible to participate in the next round match.Meanwhile, for the cow race is declared the winner, will be confronted again with the winner of another match. And so on until only one player who always wins final and became champion.

Cultural valuesGames kerapan sapi if examined in depth contains the values ​​which in turn can be used as reference in social life. These values ​​are: hard work, cooperation, competition, order and fairness.The value of hard work is reflected in the training process cow, a cow so that it becomes an amazing race (strong and agile). To make a cow like that of course takes patience, perseverance and hard work. Without a cow's impossible complaint can show his prowess in the arena kerapan cows.The value of cooperation is reflected in the game itself. Kerapan cow game, as already mentioned at the top, is an activity that involves many parties. The parties were to each other need each other. To that end, cooperation is required in accordance with the position and role of each. Without it impossible kerapan games can be held with a good cow.

The value of competition is reflected in the arena kerapan cow. Competition by Koentjaraningrat (2003: 187) is the efforts that aim to exceed the efforts of others in society. In this context the participants tried to play kerapan cow cow aduannya such a way that can run fast and beat the opponent cow race as expected. Therefore, each trying to cow can do it best. So, antarpeserta compete in this regard.Order value is reflected in the game itself kerapan cow. Any game, including kerapan cow, order is always required. This order not only shown by the participants, but also the audience that complies with the regulations are made.With the participants patiently waiting for the cows pacuannya posed. Meanwhile, the audience also abide by the rules and regulations. They do not make trouble or deeds which in turn may interfere with or frustrate the course of the game.And, the value of sportsmanship is reflected not only the attitude of the players who do not cheat during the game, but also willing to accept defeat gracefully

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Bunaken on my amazing island and the best spot for diving in the world

 Bunaken is an island covering an area of ​​8.08 km ² at Manado Bay, which lies on the northern island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The island is

is part of the city of Manado, the provincial capital of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken Island can be traveled by fast boat (speed boat)

or a ship chartered by travel about 30 minutes from

port city of Manado. In the vicinity of the island of Bunaken Bunaken marine park there 

 who are part of the Bunaken National Park. This marine park has marine biodiversity

one who in the world. Scuba diving attracts many visitors to the island. Overall Bunaken marine park covers an area of ​​75,265 hectares with five islands within it, namely

Manado Tua Island, Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, Island

Mantehage follows several children of the island, and island Naen. Although it covers an area of ​​75 265

acres, the location of the dive (diving) is limited in

each of the five beaches that surround the island.

Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with varying depths

up to 1344 meters. Of the 20 point dive, dive 12 points in

which are located around the island of Bunaken. Twelve point dive this is the most

frequented by divers and

lovers of beauty

underwater scenery.

 Most of the 12 point dive in Bunaken Island

lined up from the southeast to the northwest of the island. In this region

there is a great underwater walls, also called the hanging walls, or rock walls

giants standing vertically and

curved upward. wall

These reefs are also a source

food for fish waters around the island

Bunaken

Island nation that carried by Indonesia with 17 thousand islands scattered around the archipelago, with 2 / 3 is its ocean, providing more value to developing marine tourism Indonesia. Bunaken National Marine Park is one of the marine tourism is already well known to foreign countries and is one of the world's marine parks.

 The best way to enjoy the beauty of Bunaken National Marine Park in a clear and tangible is by way of Bunaken marine menyelam.Taman often said to be the paradise of the divers with underwater beauty. Coral reefs in Bunaken marine park at 2.5 km wide, ranging from coral reefs to a depth of 5 m to deeper waters that make up the hills and cliffs cliffs filled with coral reefs with different colors and shapes, and fish community of diverse shapes, colors and size as the house to find food and breed.

Bunaken is an island with an area of ​​approximately 8.08 km ² is located in the Bay of Manado is located on the island of North Sulawesi. Bunaken Marine Park is located around Bunaken island has an area of ​​about 75,265 hectares plus the presence of several islands in it: the island of Manado Tua, Siladen Island, Mantehage Island, and Island Naen.

 In addition to the famous underwater beauty, Bunaken is one of the places of the world's 10 best dive sites, with 20 dive spots that have different depths up to 1344 m, Bunaken itself has 12 dive spots of the 20 dive spots in Bunaken marine park, to 12 dive spot is frequented by divers and tourists to enjoy the beauty beneath the sea.

The best time for diving in Bunaken is May through August, the month the water is very clear and warm, calm sea water with visibility 20-30 allows to see the beauty beneath the water rich in coral reefs and other marine biota. While December and January the sea state was high tide and the water was dirty and the great waste that washed up so it is less so good to dive in that month.

 For those of you who want to visit for diving Bunaken marine park, do not have to bother to bring diving equipment, because it is already available rental diving equipment complete. Indeed, for a trip to Bunaken very unfortunate if we do not enjoy the underwater scenery. In addition to diving, we can also enjoy the underwater beauty of using a catamaran, the boat is equipped with state of the glass to see the bottom of the sea, or we can rent a submarine to get closer to enjoy and more leverage in meyelusuri beauty of Bunaken marine park.

To achieve Bunaken, in North Sulawesi can we traveled by plane. From the port of Manado we can use a motor boat to get to the island of Bunaken or kepulau other islands located on Bunaken marine national park, with a long journey of less than 1 hour by motor boat

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