Main events: September, 2008

September is a Ramadhan fasting month here in Indonesia, but that will not stop people to run tourism events.

1. Indonesia Agriculture Expo 2008. National Botanical Park, Jababeka, Cikarang, West Java. September 2008. An international agribusiness exhibition which is held in an area of 30Ha. The area consist of convention, national & international pavillion and indoor & outdoor expo. This event will lasted for one month & to be participated by 37 countries. This will be the most prestigious agriculture expo held in Indonesia for prospective buyers, clients and investors agriculture worldwide.

2. Madura Bull Races. Madura, East Java. September-October 2008. This is a very popular sport is held regularly at least twice a month at Bangkalan, Madura Island, an hour by Ferry from Surabaya, Capital City of West Java. Bull Racing is a big event held by the local administration after the harvest time in September & October. The Final Round will be held in Pamekasan, the Capital City of Madura Island once a year.

3. Indonesia Tourism Travel & Tourism Fair 2008. Jakarta. September 2008.

4. Nusa Dua Fiesta 2008. Bali. September (or October...?) 2008.

5. Sam Po Kong/Cheng Ho Festival 2008. Semarang, Central Java. September 2008.

6. International Surfing Championship & Exhibition 2008. Championship in Mentawai, West Sumatra & Exhibition in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra. September 2008. This is one of the most popular sport in the world, attracting participants from all over the world. Thanks to the island's superb waves and unique local culture. This event will be highlighted by the exhibition of things rlated to the surfing activities.

7. Kuta Carnival 2008. Kuta Beach, Bali. September 1-9, 2008. This event always attracts many visitors to come, as it is take place in the famous Kuta Beach, Bali. Highlights include art & culture performances, food bazaar, traditional & contemporary music performances, handicraft & painting exhibition, games, contests and many more interesting activities.

8. Kemilau Nusantara. Bandung, West Java. September 8-9, 2008.

9. International Surfing Exhibition Championship. Bali. September 15, 2008.

10. Bunaken Festival. Bunaken, North Sulawesi. September 15-22, 2008. Bunaken is a small island of the coast of Manado known for its fabulous underwater garden. Not far from this area, lies the volcano, Manado Tua. Highlight during the festival include art & cultural performances from the four ethnic groups living in North Sulawesi Province.

11. Keraton Nusantara Royal Palace Festival. Gowa, South Sulawesi. September 20-28, 2008.

12. Dugderan Warak Ngendog Festival. Semarang, Central Java. September 23, 2008.

13. Ubud Writers & Readers Festival. Bali. September 25-30, 2008.

14. Ambon Bay Festival. Desa Mamala & Desa Morela, Central Maluku. September 27, 2008.

Source: http://my-indonesia.info

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Dirgahayu Indonesiaku...

It's about Indonesia's Independence Day Celebration in my neighborhood. Well, better late than never...hehehe...

We had Panjat Pinang and they said it was broadcasted by Trans TV, dunno for sure since I had diarrhea that day. That's why I canceled my plan to go to Festival Jajanan Bango in Senayan, near my office building.

In my neighborhood, we had small parties, unique futsal game, children & adult games, kids fun bike, gaple tournament and more. I bet you guys will never ever find events like these in your countries : ).

It's Indonesia, my beloved country.

What will we do with those louging gown...? Bwihihihi...yup, we're playing futsal wearing it. Tried to be focus on the ball and our teammates, not to the gown :p.

My one year old son, running in front of the kids bike parade. He's so happy, running around on the pitch. My daughter is in the background, wearing white clothes next to the red boy with red hat.
We call it "bawa kelereng pake sendok", these kids put the marble on the spoon and walking to the finish line. My daughter is in the middle of the picture wearing Superman T-Shirt.
"Lomba Makan Kerupuk", the popular competition in the country. Kids, young people, adults, husbands, wive, everyone are invited to participate.

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Tour packages to Ujung Kulon National Park, Krakatau Volcano and Baduy Tribe

I wrote an article about Ujung Kulon National Park and Krakatau last year, today I discover 1 site than provide the tour packages to not only the National Park but also they will bring you to Krakatau Volcano and visiting Baduy Tribe in Banten.

Javasoltour encourage you to visit Ujung Kulon national Park, Krakatau and Baduy Tribe in several tour packages. They have three packages tour to Ujung Kulon itself, two packages tour Ujung Kulon-Krakatau, one package tour to Krakatau Volcano and one package tour to Baduy Village. They also ask you to have experiences in walking, swimming, diving, surfing or even have a river trip using traditional canoes.

It will be a great trip, In My Opinion.
Source: Ujung Kulon Tour
Picture from Ujung Kulon Tour

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Festival Danau Singkarak & Danau Kembar, Solok West Sumatra

Another festival from Solok Tourism Board, West Sumatra.

Solok Regency, West Sumatra will held Festival Danau Singkarak & Danau Kembar (Singkarak Lake & Twin Lake Festival) on August 23-27, 2008. This event will be opened by Minister of Tourism & Culture: Mr Jero Wacik.

As part of "Visit Indonesia Year 2008" program, Festival Danau Singkarak & Danau Kembar aim to re-discover the nature & wildness of the tourism spots in West Sumatra and also to rise the traditional culture. Traditional children plays and more games will also be performed such as West Sumatra Traditional Kite Festival Festival, West Sumatra Tradional Pacu Biduk, Chicken Kukuek Balenggek Competition, Uda-Uni Election, Food Competition, Bazaar, Paralayang Exhibition and Solok Regency Tourism Photography Competition (July 28- August 23, 2008).

Source: Pariwisata Solok

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Temu Pusaka 2008 (Heritage Gathering) in Bukittinggi & Sawahlunto

More news and events in West Sumatra.

BPPI (Badan Pelestarian Pusaka Indonesia, Indonesian Heritage Trust) will held the Heritage Gathering called: Temu Pusaka 2008 in Bukittinggi and Sawahlunto on August 22-24, 2008.

August 22, 2008.
Heritage Tour to Sawahlunto (Gudang Ransoem, Lobang Tambang Mbah Soero, Museum Kereta Api and more) --> open for public.

August 23, 2008
Heritage Trails in Bukittinggi, Sunrise at Jam Gadang Bukittinggi and Jelajah Pusaka (Heritage Tour), Workshop: Pelestarian Pusaka = Pembangunan Ekonomi (Heritage Conservation = Economic Development)--> open for public.

August 24, 2008
Pertemuan Tahunan BPPI (BPPI Annual Meeting) --> BPPI members & partners only.
Heritage Tour to Tanah Datar --> open for public.

Information & Reservation:
Sekretariat BPPI: +62-21-70306222
e-mail: bppi@bppi_indonesianheritage.org

Rizka: +62-813-16783185
e-mail: rizka@bppi_indonesianheritage.org

Heru: +62-817-6050561
e-mail: herukh@bppi_indonesianheritage.org

Padang Committee
Eko Alvares: +62-812-6796658
e-mail: ekoalvares@yahoo.com

Sawahlunto CP:
Rika Cherish

Official Website:
http://www.bppi-indonesianheritage.org/heritagegathering.htm

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Main events: August, 2008

August is the month of Indonesia's Independence. Every part of community will held a formal ceremony, including Government Offices and schools. And if you're walking to the lowest unit of the community, you will find many hilarity among the people.

Visit Indonesia Year 2008 program also provide several traditional festivals in many places, including Bali Province.

1. Ubud Festival; Bali; August.

2. Flora & Fauna Exposition & Festival; Lapangan Banteng, Jakarta; August. This event is opened to public with highlight activities are exhibition of various types of flower plants, workshops, various competition such as painting, photography and contest of Miss Flora.

3. Jakarta Wedding Festival; Jakarta; August. A unique event presenting the rich diversity of Indonesia's bridal costumes, as well as the fascinating weddingrituals from different parts of the country.

4. Port Numbay Festival; Papua; August 7-9.

5. Lembah Beliem Cultural Festival; Jayawijaya, Papua; August 8-11. Cultural Festival Balliem Valley, one of the area in Wamena Regency, Province of Papua, presents demonstration and exhibition of local handicraft, traditional arts & culture, will be held to celebrate the event.

6. Papua Cultural Festival; Papua; August 12-19.

7. Sea Eagle Boat Race; Batam; August 15

8. Sanur Village Festival; Bali; August 15-19.

9. Sandeq Race; Majene, West Sulawesi; August 17. An annual traditional boat of Mandar. The sailing takes place from Mamuju to Makassar.

10. Traditional Canoe Competition; Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan; August 17

11. Kemilau Nusantara; Palembang, South Sumatra; August 19.

12. Teluk Kuantan Boat Races; Teluk Kuantan, Riau; August 23-26

13. Toraja Festival; Rantepoa, Tanatoraja, South Sulawesi; August 23-31. Art & cultural performances, Toraja handicraft exhibition & traditional sport competition are held during the festival.

14. Yadnya Kasada; Probolinggo, East Java; August 25-26. This is an annual ritual held by the Tenggerese Community at Ngadisari Village, Probolinggo. Thousand of pilgrims bring rice, flowers, fruits, vegetables and live stocks, as well as other local products, to the foot of the Mt Bromo.

Source: www.my-indonesia.info

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Festival Jajanan Bango, Jakarta 2008

Be ready to receive special gifts from Kecap Bango. In order to celebrate 80th birthday, Kecap Bango will held Festival Jajanan Bango 2008. This event will be held at Plasa Selatan Senayan Jakarta (next to Softball Pitch & Senayan Driving Range, across the Niaga Building).

1. Friday, August 8 2008: 4pm-11pm
2. Saturday, August 9 2008: 11am-11pm

Some of the famous culinaries that I recognise (and will be there at the festival) are: Ketroprak Ciragil, Sate Kambing Pondok Sate Pejompongan, Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih and Sate Padang Pariaman Gandaria.




Don't you guys miss this event.

Source: Kecap Bango

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Krakatau Festival 2008, Lampung Province

As part of the Visit Indonesia Year 2008 and also to warm up the program of Visit Lampung 2009, Lampung Province will held several festivals this August:

1. Traditional Fishing Competition & People Party in Sebesi Island, South Lampung: August 1-3
2. Kiluan Fishing Week in Kiluan Gulf, Tanggamus: August 16-18
3. Fishing Competition in Ketapang Beach, Padang Cermin: August 24
4. International Kite Festival in Kalianda Resort: August 22-24
5. Opening Ceremony for Krakatau Festival in Way Halim: August 23
6. Krakatau Night at Hotel Bukit Randu: August 23
7. Krakatau Jetski in Kalianda Resort, South Lampung: August 24
8. Krakatau Festival 2008 at Gedung Sumpah Pemuda Way Halim: August 23-28
9. Krakatau Tour: August 24
10. Ritual Krakatau: August 24
11. Krakatau Off Road in Kalianda Resort, South Lampung: August 29-31
12. Paramotor Attraction in Sebesi Island-Krakatau: August 24-25
13. Lampung Expo & Artistry at Graha Wangsa, Bandar Lampung: August 26-31
14. Tuping & Tambur Nusantara Attraction in Bandar Lampung: August 25
15. Closing Ceremony for Krakatau Festival at Graha Wangsa, Bandar Lampung: August 31

For more information:
Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata (Culture & Tourism Agency) Provinsi Lampung
Jl Jendral Sudirman No.29, Bandar Lampung
Phone +62-721-261430
Fax +62-721-266184

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