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Selecta recreational park, Malang

Selecta recreational park located in Batu, Malang, East Java Province, Java Island, Indonesia State. Selecta recreational park has a height 1150 meters above sea level, air temperature ranged between 15 ° C to 25 ° C with cold water ranging from 18 ° C.

This recreational park located in the City of Stone, about 30 miles west of the central city of Malang, and adjacent to the Mount and the Mount Anjasmoro Arjuno. Selecta recreational park is a wonderful place, clean, comfortable, cool and cold valve and a suitable place to relax with family. The park is well-organized, overgrown by huge trees and lush plants and colorful fragrant flowers adorn this garden.

Brief of Selecta
In 1930 there stood a tourist and resort of choice for Dutch citizens when they are in Indonesia, where tourism and the resort is named Selecta Selectie derived from the word, which means it is requested. Sights Selecta was founded by Ruyter de Wildt, a Dutch citizen.
When Indonesia became independent, in the early days of independence, Selecta is a tourist and resort options for all levels of Indonesian society.
At present, Selecta Recreational Park has developed itself into a recreational park with complete facilities and remains a choice destination for tourists both domestic and international tourists.

Facilities Selecta
Recreational parks have facilities such as Selecta Selecta Hotels (facilities 60 rooms, hall with a capacity of 600 people), extensive flower gardens and beautiful swimming pools with fresh mountain water and crisp, children's playground, swimming boat (canoe, water bike), arena riding, jogging arena, a place out bond, a large aquarium with a variety of freshwater fish, the unique Cave Lion, Restaurant Selecta, traditional and modern snacks outlets, mosques, Selecta Travel Market (provide: souvenirs, ornamental plants, snacks Stone , fruits, pets), wide parking area.

Towards Selecta
Selecta Recreation Park is within ± 1 hour from the city of Malang and Surabaya takes about 2 hours drive.
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Old Mosque in Madiun

Here's a brief story about the Old Mosque in the City Park Madiun Park Old Mosque, founded around the year 1756 it stood on land fief Mataram kingdom. Fief land was given to Prince Ronggo Kanjeng Prawirodirjo I which served as Regent Wedono East. Mangkudipuro itself is the law as well as advisor to Prince Ronggo Kanjeng Prawirodirjo I. Furthermore fief of land in the Village Park passed a special autonomy eventually manage by Kyai Ageng Donopuro, son Mangkudipuro.

Old Mosque Parks

In 1981, the mosque Donopuro was included in the list of cultural heritage and its name was changed to Madison Park Old Mosque. Old Mosque Architecture Park is similar to the Great Mosque of Demak. Currently, the form still like the original mosque, roofed joglo, the dome there are 3, has 3 doors and suspended 4 pieces that are not carved pillars. The roof of Sumping (wood), instead of tile.

Actually Old Mosque Parks has been renovated several times. Around 1950, the repair is done when the roof of the wood starts to break down. By the heirs at that time, the roof replaced with tile. Around 1990, one of the heirs to the central government proposes to help renovate ancient mosque. Apparently the proposal was approved and the roof was replaced with tile changed to wood. Buildings and additions to the mosque restored authenticity only on fiberglass mounted around the mosque.

Old Mosque Parks also has some traditions. As a Muharam celebration highlighted by a reading of the Qur'an as well as serving sengkolo porridge, rice liwet, vegetable nodes and traditional side dishes such as tofu and tempeh. Vegetable nodes are presented on the night of 1 Muharam mental clarity that has meaning. While rice liwet identical with viscosity, so that the condensed clearness soul in the human heart. Sengkolo molten metal has a sense of hope to be kept away from the disaster, while tofu dishes that represent the most favored people.

In the Old Mosque Parks

In addition to presenting a variety of food for the pilgrims and local people, Old Mosque Parks also held Gembrung art form of chanting to the accompaniment of musical instruments shalawat jidor and mortar. Art Gembrung indeed had perished but now has risen again.
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Tomb of King Madiun

Tomb of King Madiun Park adjacent to the Old Mosque, located at Jalan Asahan, Village / Park District, City of Madison it feels cool and soothing. The mosque is its main building is made of teak wood was formerly known as the Mosque Donopuro, as adjusted by the name of its founder, namely Kyai Ageng Ngabehi Donopuro or better known by the name of Kyai Ageng Misbach. He is the son of Mangkudipuro, nah just info news has been cited by Indonesia regarding travel stories from http://www.cakrawalainfo.com/berita_dtl.php?id=592 barrel king madiun following their arrival at the complex contents of the kings of the dynasty burial Islamic Mataram, just want to scramble and get the luck of a few barrels once used for wudlu by the king of kings. Because it is on a Muharam / Suro which falls on December 18, 2009, the-barrel keg is drained for cleaning. Then, the water in the barrel is removed this is contested by thousands of residents to wash my face. There's even a drink. Since this auspicious want mendapatakan water, although the ritual procession started around 11:00 am, but since at 8 am, thousands of people willing to queue for a chance "gold" was not overlooked.

Gate and the Tomb of King Madiun

Then to what people actually fighting over water that drained this keg? According to one visitor from Madison, east Java, Sri Astuti (48), he believes if a keg of water washing the face with the king of Mataram, it will be youthful. Not only that, the article, many believe that by washing your face or drink the water of this sacred bowl, said to be free from all diseases. "Yes ... I'll stay young and free from all diseases. For what I came all the way from Madison, if the water bowl is not auspicious, "explained the woman who lived in Jalan Ronggo Jumeno, Kuncen Village, Park District, City of Madison told reporters cakrawalainfo.com.

Moreover, to enter into the king of Mataram king's tomb complex, it is not easy on a normal day. Because on a weekday, all that goes into the complex to eat, must use a custom clothing palace. For women should use a tank, whereas for men should be bare-chested warriors temo palace first. Therefore, on the day as free time drain keg ritual, thousands of people use this opportunity to be able to get into the tomb complex Imogiri.

Door of the Tomb of King Madiun

Meanwhile, on the eve of Muharram, the ritual was held in Yogyakarta Kraton mute mubeng tapa (circumference) Beteng palace. In addition followed by hundreds of courtiers Ngayogjakata Sultanate palace, carrying the torch ritual is also followed by the general public. While his start, starting from the Alon-Alon, located north of the north side of the palace. Mubeng rituals Beteng this new, starting at around 00 pm, even though people have menjubeli Alon-Alon north since at 20.00 pm.
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Alun-alun Madiun (Madiun Square)

City of Madiun Square will be bathed in light. Madiun City government plans to install at least 40 lamps with a power of 1,000 watts each maisng. This concept will be realized this year. Department of Hygiene and Gardening (DKP), which makes the concept, adopted from one of the park in Guangzhou. Soekarman as head of DKP mentioned, the budget required for the physical improvement of the Square of about USD 2 billion. Currently, he said, the physical improvements already underway that is planting trees. According to the direction of Wlalikota Bambang Irianto, this year's physical improvements must be completed. Budget requirements will be satisfied when budget changes.

Admittedly, the new face of the Square, the most prominent is the lighting. The concept would be applied, there are five point type HPI-T lamps or spotlights. Lights will be installed at the four corner points Square and another in the middle. At the corner, provided eight lamps with specifications HPIT 1,000 watts. If the total, from every corner there is 8000 watts. Later all the lights to be emitted toward the center above the tower as high as 25 meters. This is different from the Square later, quite a lot of lights.

Tower lights, continued Soekarman, equipped with hydraulic making it easier to substitute if there is damage. "Well, the lights in the middle of it as its center, the gathering of light will form a rainbow-shaped light. Rainbow of light that can be enjoyed by visitors to the Square from 18:00 until midnight. Meanwhile, at 00.00 until the morning will use ordinary light. Square will be doused in light, while it's pretty dim.

Other changes, continued Soekarman, it touches the presence of water fountain in the middle. The new concept, the building of the fountain will be removed. Because, being considered quite dangerous because the cartilage shorted when it rains. In addition, the special court would be given a dominant north side of paving stone. It often made the ceremony so it is fitting given the paving. Currently muddy after rain, "he said.

In addition, also provided a jogging track, sheltered seating and open. As well as entrance or door on the east side. Seokarman said, made possible the development of physical improvements remain to be done outside of an existing concept. It was tailored to the aesthetic. "Keep it gradual, tailored to the aesthetic.
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An-Nur Pare Mosque

Like most mosques in Indonesia, Javanese architecture can be seen on the roof of the mosque, which is the roof of the building to its parent and tajug joglo roof to the building entrance. In order to impress expressive, designed berebntuk tajug pyramid roof on top, with a slope angle sharpened in such a way that gained the impression the roof which rises into the sky. Tajug roofed buildings and joglo that, supposedly, has been known since the time of the Kingdom Kahuripan and Doho.

An-Nur Mosque Pare

In traditional Javanese architecture, typically roof or joglo tajug supported four cornerstone. In An-Nur Mosque Pare, each pillar was doubled to four cornerstone. The fourth pillar is held together by fastening beams that intersect each other in the middle with the oblique direction upwards and united on the cusp crossing. At this point the beam supporting space frame used for the construction of the roof rests. Space frame structure was chosen for the roof framework aims to give the impression of light is expressed by rerangka space frame, which was deliberately not closed to the ceiling, so that in contrast to the impression kokohnya-arrangement of beams and pillars supporting pillar.

The design of the Great Mosque of An-Nur Pare was inspired by John Portman, architect of American origin. One of the most prominent element of the house are its columns. Di'ledak'kan column or di'bengkok'kan (exploded column), which emptied therein and specifically functionalized to the circulation between spaces and stairs connecting the ground floor and upper floors. Di'bengkok'kan columns were used designer for the columns outside the mosque, with the aim to provide an appropriate proportion to the distance a column defending the three traffee the outside. It also provides a contrast between the robust circular column with a field width of the transparent glass walls on the first floor. Field of the glass wall is necessary to give the impression of free on the pilgrims from inside the mosque who want to look into the garden beyond.

An-Nur Mosque Pare is located on Jalan Sudirman Commander, Pare, Kediri, became an important representation for local communities. Aside from being a place of worship, the mosque was built in 1996, is also a center of Islamic symbols in the Pare and Kediri. Construction of the mosque in an area of about 4 hectares of land this was stopped because of the monetary crisis of 1997, but eventually successfully completed at a cost of about Rp. 200 billion. It was a huge development costs for the size of a mosque, but to be fair when be visited the mosque named after Kyai Nurwahid, the famous Islamic warriors who were buried in the village of Pare Tulung Rejo, Pare.

Architectural concept is what drove the Great Mosque of An-Nur Pare was awarded First Place International Competition for Architectural Design category of the mosque, including the utilization of modern technology in architecture mosque. This award is given by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in order to commemorate 100 years of the founding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the end of January 1999.
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Tourism in East Java

In East Java, there are hundreds of tourist attractions. Despite claimed to be able to attract tourists (wisnu) the highest in Indonesia, the potential is there still much untapped. Call Bawean Island, which is still 'virgin' but instead gradually damaged because it is not explored. Here is an interview with the Head Post Surabaya East Java Disbudpar related tourism potential is still mangkrak.

Achievement of East Java tourism bagged what now for this, especially since you served as Head of Culture and Tourism Disnas East Java province began in May 2010?

Alhamdulillah, East Java this year ranked first nationally in the number of visits wisnu. Of the 122 million visits wisnu in Indonesia, East Java there are 25.3 million wisnu who visit. As for foreign tourists (foreign tourists), East Java ranked fifth nationally, about 203 thousand foreign tourists.

Attractions which are potentially make tourists attracted to Java for this?

In East Java there are currently 763 attractions, ranging from nature tourism, culture, until the man-made. We have become icons of Bromo in East Java. There are five members Walisongo tomb, namely Maulana Malik Ibrahim and Sunan Giri in Gresik, Sunan Drajat in Lamongan, Sunan Bonang in Tuban, and Sunan Ampel in Surabaya. In addition, there are two tombs of former President of Indonesia, namely Gus Dur and Sukarno. There are also relics of the royal Mojopahit. If you go back to history, the premises are also great because Mojopahit. This relic is the object that is able to attract tourists.

Java does have a lot of tourism potential, but not a few who until now have not been well explored, for example Bawean Island. In fact, its potential is not inferior to the Bunaken or Balinese. What barriers do you think?

Java is different from other regions. Here the territory is vast, totaling 47,922 square kilometers. Imagine if you are from Banyuwangi then want to Pacitan, how long it took. Well, now we've got the airport, such as in Sumenep, Banyuwangi, Jember, Malang, and next year in Bawean been completed. Of course, this airport will become a gateway development of tourism in East Java. Because, in East Java tourist sites themselves scattered and far between that attraction to one another.

Special Bawean, now tranportasinya only ships, airport development plan is also likely to be completed in 2012, because of land acquisition which have been the obstacle has also been completed. When later there are airports in Bawean, the access will be easier. We will design Bawean as natural attractions. Let what it is! It is precisely this which will be a lot of tourists suck.

Yes, tourism development can not be separated from other agencies. Continue to do what concrete steps the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Province of East Java alone to develop tourism?

We will be working with local government or district government. If in each region have the potential national-class travel, we will coordinate with the ministry. In addition, we will grow tourism awareness for the community of East Java, because this is very important as the main capital. For example, if there are tourists ride motorcycles, the motorcycle taxi drivers do not pull the fare that is not fair. If there is HP (cell phone) left behind, do not fight to bring home. I am optimistic, East Java could be like Bali.

Now that's more crowded terrorism, while tourism can not get away with stability or security. In fact, Bali itself is an international-class tourist attractions immediately deserted after the Bali bombing incident, let alone the perpetrators of East Java. Java community itself was already bad image, when the drive using the license plate 'S' in Bali alone is weird look. How do you think with this condition?

Juanda Airport

Until now, terrorism is not known who actually masterminded. Amrozi first coincidence of Lamongan, East Java. I guess this is not a problem for the development of tourism in East Java. If indeed there is terrorism we should all be vigilant, and be aware of. Awareness of this fact to improve our own economy.

In my opinion, it is more comfortable to live in East Java. There were no differences between the tribes to one another. Take a look at the big cities, many people from outside East Java who settled here at home, ranging from studying at universities and schools. In East Java there is no discriminatory terms. This is also the capital for us to develop Tourism in East Java.
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Katreji Dance

Dance Katreji played in pairs between women and men with an energetic movement of varied and interesting. Katreji dance is a dance from the Portuguese used to show suave. This dance is also a depiction of the young social dance is similar to the dances of Europe in general because Katreji also an acculturation of European culture (Portuguese and Dutch) to the culture of the Moluccas.

It is more apparent in every cue in the floor and change patterns of motion that are still using the language of Portuguese and Dutch as a process biligualisme. This dance is accompanied by musical instruments violin, bamboo flute, ukulele, Caracas, guitar, drums and bass guitar, with the pattern of western music rithm (Europe) are more prominent. This dance is still alive and loved by the people of Maluku until now. This dance is usually performed at the opening party such as marriage, celebration of the great days of the Moluccas or celebrations / ceremonies. Katreji addition, the influence of Europe's famous Polonaise which is usually done at the time of marriage Moluccans by every member of the party in pairs, forming a circle formation as well as doing minor movements that can be followed by everyone both young and old.
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Adat Sayyang Pattudu Party

Indigenous party Sayyang Pattudu held in order to appreciate the kids who would complete it (completed) Al-Qurâan. For the citizens of the tribe Mandar, termination of their children to read 30 chapters of Al-Quran is something very special, so be grateful for having a party specifically with customary Sayyang Pattudu. This party is usually held once a year, coinciding with the month of Mawlid al-Awwal (Islamic calendar). The party featured attractions decorated with a dancing horse while ridden by children who followed the event.

For society Mandar, seal Al-Qurâan and custom events Sayyang Pattudu have close affinity with each other. This event they remain well preserved, even Mandar tribal communities who live outside of West Sulawesi will voluntarily return to his hometown to attend the event. Organizing this traditional feast gone on long enough, but no one knows exactly when first implemented. Traces of history that shows the beginning of the activity until now has not been detected by the historians and public figures.

Traditional party Sayyang Pattudu

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The highlight of Al-Qurâan seal by holding a traditional feast Sayyang Pattudu has its own charm. The event was enlivened with a procession around the village horses ridden by children who have completed seal the Koran. Every child riding a horse that has been decorated in such a way. The horses are also trained to follow the rhythm of the party and was able to walk while dancing to the accompaniment of music, the beat of tambourines, and strands typical Mandar rhyme that accompanied the procession.

When sitting on the horse, the participants who took part Sayyang Pattudu will follow the procedures set the standard that applies for generations. In Sayyang Pattudu, participants were seated with one leg bent back, knees facing forward, while the other leg bent with knee faced upwards and the foot rests on horseback. With a position like that, the participants were accompanied to equilibrium is maintained when the horse dance. Participants will follow the rhythm Sayyang Pattudu canting horses who danced with his body half lifted upward while shaking legs and shook his head in order to create a harmonious and charming movements.

When the show is running festive, the host and the women busy preparing dishes and pastries to be distributed to the guests. The living room is filled with dishes presented on a tray that is ready to pamper the taste of guests arriving at the event.

The series of this annual event, usually followed by more than 50 participants each year. Typically, the participants gathered from various neighborhoods in the village. Among the participants there who came specially from the next village, even some that come from outside the district, or outside the province of West Sulawesi.

Location

Traditional festivities Sayyang Pattudu usually held in the village of Karama, District Tinambung, Polewali Mandar regency, West Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Access

To reach the site, tourists can use public transport or private vehicles. To get to the location, the trip can be started from Tampa Airport is located in the city of Padang Mamuju. The trip from the airport and then proceed to the Capital City District Poleweli Polewali Mandar, West Sulawesi with a travel time 1 hour 30 minutes. After arriving in the City Poleweli, then proceed to the location which is about 52 km with a travel time about 45 minutes.
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Adat Accera Kalompong Ceremony

Accera Kalompoang Ceremony that was held once a year, ie every prayer after Eid al-Adha on the 10th of Zulhijjah in Balla Lompoa Museum on Jl. Sultan Hasanuddin No. 48 Sungguminasa, Somba Opu, Gowa regency, South Sulawesi is a traditional ceremony to cleanse the heirlooms relics stored in Gowa Kingdom Balla Lompoa Museum. The essence of this ceremony is allangiri kalompoang, namely cleaning and weighing salokoa (crown), created in the 14th century. Crown was first worn by the King of Gowa, I Tumanurunga, which then symbolized the inauguration of the Kings of Gowa next.

The royal objects are cleaned in between: cutting cane haired ponytail (panyanggaya Barangan), scrap metal machete (lasippo), wearing jewels of gold kris (tatarapang), magic weapon as an attribute of a ruling king (sudanga), bracelets of gold-headed dragon (Ponto-jangaya janga), oversized necklaces (kolara), pure gold earrings (TAA bangkarak € ~ roe), and gold buttons (buttons gaukang). In addition to these heirlooms, there are also some imported objects stored in the Museum of Balla Lompoa also cleaned, such as: necklace of the Zulu Kingdom, the Philippines, in the XVI century; three gold spear; long machete (irate Manurung); penning the pure gold of the kingdom England in 1814 AD; and gold medals of the Netherlands.

Laundering royal objects using holy water that begins with the reading of Al-Fatihah jointly by the participants of the ceremony, led by a Anrong Gurua (Professor). Especially for heirloom weapons such as dagger, machete and spear, washing treated specially, ie rubbed with fragrant oils, bamboo sharpener, and lime juice. Implementation of this ceremony is not only witnessed by the descendants of the Kings of Gowa, but also by the general public, subject to customary dress Makassar during the event.

Traditional Ceremony Accera Kalompong

Sacred ceremonies which was first implemented by the King of Gowa who first embraced Islam, which I Mangngarrangi Daeng Mangrabbia Karaeng Lakiung Sultan Alauddin on 9 Jumada H. Early 1051 or 20 September 1605. Although the King of Gowa XIV had been started, but this ceremony has not been used as a tradition. King of Gowa XV, I Mannuntungi Daeng Mattola Karaeng Edge Karaeng Lakiung Sultan Malikussaid Tumenanga Papambatuna Ri, mentradisikan this ceremony on each date 10 Zulhijjah, ie, every Eid al-Adha prayers. Furthermore, King of Gowa XVI, I Mallombasi Daeng Mattawang Karaeng Bontomanggape Sultan Hasanuddin Tumenanga ri Pangkana Balla who holds Roosters from the east, entering the Islamic elements into this ceremony, the slaughter of sacrificial animals.

Since then, the next Gowa Kings continue to perform this ceremony Kalompoang Accera and until now is still being implemented by their descendants. Therefore, the implementation of this ceremony requires a considerable cost, reaching tens of millions of dollars, then each family is incorporated in the Family Harmony Salokoa this in turn finance the ceremony.

What is interesting from exercising Accera Kalompoang ceremony was at the time of weighing salokoa or pure gold crown weighing 1768 grams with a diameter of 30 cm and 250 grains decorated with diamonds. Weighing the crown is very important for community leaders and Gowa, because the weighing is an indication for their lives in the future. Crown was never corrected by adding or subtracting weights, but uniquely, at the time of weighing is done in a ceremony this Kalompoan Accera, crown scales are often fickle, sometimes reduced and sometimes too much. If the scales of the crown is reduced, then it becomes a harbinger of disaster in their country. Once upon a time, crown scales are reduced and shown to occur in Bawakaraeng landslides that claimed dozens of victims. Conversely, if the crown scales are increased, then it becomes a sign of prosperity will come to the community of Gowa. One time, the crown which weighs less than 2 pounds can not be removed by anyone, even 4 people at once trying to lift it, but still could not.

Logically, a strange incident that is very difficult to believe. However, because it has been proven, the descendants of kings of Gowa and the general public already believes it. Therefore, they always support and maintain the tradition of the ceremony Accera Kalompoang they consider sacred.
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