Kingdom Of East Java

Panataran Temple was a Hindi temple which was built in times of kadiri Kingdom,

and was used up to the sovereign of Majapahit Kingdom.



Crisp air and cool breeze definitely telt invigorating as we enter the temple, which was surrounded by houses

and small food stall owned by local people. At which time our watches showed the number 14.10 and the sky was definitely cloudy.



Childhood memory took me back on the 1980s when i went camping near Panataran Temple area.

the atmosphere was different back then. Decades ago, there were only trees surround the temple,

the mystical atmosphere and aura of old buildings were very thick. Now, the area is crowded with local's residence.



If we trace back on its history, this temple complex symbolize the governance of ancient kingdoms

and the biggest temple complex in East Java. for that reason, to increase tourism industry,

local government made Panataran Temple as cultural centre in Blitar.

This temple is located in the southwest of Kelud Mountain at the elevation of 450m above see level,

in a village called Panataran, Ngelok area, Blitar region.

to get there, you can go from downtown Blitar, to the north, to the direction of Soekarno

Cemetary all the way to Nglegok.



The road from the city to the temple was estimated to take 25minutes. took distance of 12km through freeway of ashpalt road,

it was a journey we enjoyed very much. all throughout the road, fields of rice paddy and the sturdy Kelud Mountain

was visible all the way.


Pnataran Temple is stuated in an area of 12.946 m2, with the temple buildings being side by side from northwest all the way to the

southeast. the division of the gardens into three are rooted in old belief of our ancestors.


The order of the Panataran Temple area is truly interesting because the temples are facing each other where in a glance it looks out

of order. the order of the buildings are similar to the ones in Bali,where the temple i the far back is the most holy as this

is the centre temple, where the Gods lie, closest to the mountains.


Before entering temple complex, there were two pieces of statues which guarded the door, Dwaraphala, which among Blitar people also known as

"Mbah Bodo". what interesting about these two statues was not their massive size or their scary face, but the carving of the year written in Ancient Javanese: Year of 1242 Saka of 1320 AD.


According to the carved year, Archeologist belive that the sacred building of Panataran Temple was made official being nation's temple on the regime of Jayanegara King from Majapahit

who ruled on 1309-1328 AD.

fond memories of adolescence

GEBANG PALACE OF BETTER KNOWN AS NDALEM GEBANG, WAS A RESIDANCE OF SOEKARNO'S PARENTS.

THIS IS THE HOUSE WHERE SOEKARNO SPENT THEIR TEENAGE YEARS.


The location of this house is not too far away from Soekarno's cemetary, about 2km to the south, in Jlan Sultan Agung No. 69, City of Bolitar, to be exact.

Actually, this house is owned by Mr. Poegoeh Wardoyo, the husband of Soekarno's sister, Sukarmini. Even though both parents stayed over in there as well.

one can say that house has many memories about Soekarno.


While living in Gebang Place, Soekarno has a habit, in the late afternoon, to tke a walk in Bon Rojo. Soekarno levod going in out of villages in Bendogerit. while walking,

he was always follewed by children and teenagers, while singing and joking around. As time goes by, Soekarno made more and more friends.

they usually got together in Ndalem Gebang until just before sunset.

Nowdays, Gebang palace became a museum to reminisce about about Soekarno's. that is why, this palace became a storage place of Soekarno's belongings which are display for tourists.

In this house, every june there are a lot of tourist visiting , both for Soekarno's day remembrance and yearly Pancasila Day event by the local government of Blitar.

PLANS TO SELL


You prabably heard f or read news about Gebang Place being on sale. it was heard that this plan to sell the place was because limitation in funding for house maintenance.

to raise such fund, the building manager, in this case the family living in Blitar, with heavy heart ask for charity money from the visitors. even so,

it was not enough to cover maintenance cost.


It would be really ashamed that a house where Soekarno once reside in childhood would be manged by a private party/ it is possible that the palace be turned into hotel, supermarket, or even a shopping mall.

of course a history chain will be broken with the selling of this historic place. the palace will just be another story in hostory books. it is for that reason that the government's help is needed to protect and preserve the country's history asset.

it will all in a cause to respect the triumph of this country's hero.

piece of love for the people...Bung Karno

IN SOEKARNO CEMETARY, VISITORS CAN ENJOY SOEKARNO INFORMATION CENTRE OR BETTER KNOWN AS LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF SOEKARNO. A DIVERSE RANGE OF BOOKS COLLECTION AND OTHER BELONGINGS ARE

BEING DISPLAYED IN THIS PLACE.




The existance of Soekarno Information Centre added an to the richness of experience of the cemetary. the Information Centre was built by Dr.Ir. Baskoro Tejo from Bandung Institute of


Technology, in the era when Megawati became President of Republic of Indonesia. Soekarno Information Centre was officially opend\ed on July 3,2004. This building of library and museum instantly

became the new tourism icon in the city of Blitar.

The Soekarno Information Centre building looked very extravagant and artistic with its European influence. when entering the cemetary area,

visitors can see a very long wall on the left hand side filled with wood carving of Soekarno's past triumph.

what really interesting in this Information Centre was a replica of Soekarno sitting down holding a book. his eyes were looking at the entrance of the library and the museum. to look at this statue

made our hearts trembled full of pride imagining what he looked like. the image of a leader so rare in our times. it truly was fantastic.



The existance of a library in this place as a way of preserving the presence and the way of thinking of the proclamator, especially for the younger generation. Visitors can read many book cellections as well as Soekarno's

autobiography. additionally, there are many rare books on display in this library.



To give a picture of the life and triumph of Soekarno, visitors can visit the museum. Many paintings on Soekarno and also owned by the man himself are also available to be viewed here.

On top of that, there were clothes, briefcase, and Soekarno's face printed on a note money from 1964 being displayed.


It is true, the charisma of the proclamator of this country was massive. this can be felt through his picture as a youth, up to when he became a president that were displayed.

just from looking at those pictures, the visitors would be able to understand the life of Soekarno up to his death, as part of the history of this country.


cari foto paytung soekarno and perpus nya

BLITAR

"HERE LIES BUNG KARNO TE PROCLAMATOR OF INDEPENDENCE AND FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC INDONESIA.

THE CONNECTOR OF PEOPLE'S VOICE." THAT WAS THE WRITINGS ON THE TOMBS IN SOEKARNO'S GRAVEYARD.



Hearing the word Blitar, you would immidiately associate it with the name Soekarno. And it would not be right for us to go

there without visiting sthe cemetary of our proclamator. It is locted in Bendogerit, Sananwetan sub-district,

This graveyar never quiet of pilgrims, especially on the holiday. Covers an area 1,8 hectars, one can said that the last resting

place of Soekarno is one the icon of the City of Blitar.



The entrace to the cemetary starts from the road which connects library on the south side of the cemetary all the way to Agung gate

which faced the south. Before arriving to the grave, pilgrims will pass by a library building apposite to museum.

In these buildings, we can see many pictures and paintings of Soekarno as well as his book collections.



In here we had to queueto be able to take pictures of the statue of Soekarno which situated in the middle room,

entrance of library and museum, which as a popular place for tourists to take photo of. after taking pictures, we continued our report

to the grave.

This grave had a main building in a form of cupola which was named Astono Mulyo, mixed with

a gate shaped as temple gate Bentar. There were also other buildings which are Gapura Agung,

mosque, and a Bangsal. There also the last resting place of Bung Karno marked by a piece

of black marble written "here lies Bung Karno Independence Proclamator and the first President of Republic of Indonesia. The connector of people's

Voice".


According to one of the security guard of the cemetary. in Bung Karno's day of remembrace,

the number of pilgrims boomed, they not only came from east java, but also from every part of the country,

together just to pray in this cemetary. some of them, even, stayed over in the cemetary.


at the beginning, the grave of Indonesia's first President was surrounded by thick glass wall, so the visitors cannot be too close.

However, on the era of President Abdurrahman Wahid and Megawati Sukarno Putri as vice president, the glass wall was torn down entirely.


Now, the last resting place Bung Karno, which rested together with both of his parents on each side, R Sukemi Sasrodihardjo and

Ida Ayu Nyoman Rai, have become open for public. pilgrims can come and pray even touch the grave of the beloved proclamator. Bung Karno was, indeed,

phenomenal in his lifetime all throughout his death. however, whoever he was, his body already part of this country's history.

Not only during his lifetime did Bung Karno performed great service, but up until today, the exestance of his graveyard had given

blessing to the local people, especially Blitar people who were trading nearby, from food, flower, souvenir, and using their houses as parking lot.

East Java

WE PURPOSELY SPENT TWELVE DAYS CIRCLING AROUND EAST JAVA, STOPPED BY MANY SUB-DISTRICTS TO FIND

INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT AS PART OF UOR DOMESTIC TRAVEL WHICH YOU, OUR LOYAL READERS, DESERVE

TO BE INFORMED OF.

we hope that jember and blitar worthy of becoming your travel destination, at the least,

we hope that you develop more love and interest in visiting our own backyard before going

abroad. it is useless to be proud of your tour around the world, when you don't know anything, and cannot,

about travel destination in your own country.


jember, for example, the nature beauty was incredible, such as watu ulo beach, papuma beach,

and so on. also, do not forget many kinds of souvenir from jember to be broughthome,

such as suwar-suwir or dodol made from fermented food. madumongso, fermented casava, fermented sticky rice,

and many more, that you can bring home from jember.


from jember, we take you to look at the beautyof the cityof blitar, that can be said as one of the culture preservation

centre since they are rich of history and pre-historic heritage, such as temples and monuments.

there are many temples built in blitar, but the most famous one is PANATARAN temple. other than that,

in blitar, you can also visit bung karno cemetary, the first President of INDONESIA. the existance of the proclamator's

cemetary had become an icon in blitar. like a magnet, the name Bung KARNO become an attraction to domestic

and international tourists to blitar. Enjoy....

Art Photo Animal

Tangkuban Perahu, Bandung West Java

Although not the largest volcano on the island of Java or the highest, but since the first Mount Tangkuban Perahu has attracted the attention of many people to come here. Both of the corners of the archipelago, the Dutch and Europeans who once served in the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia). His name was often fill the explorers travel records, ranging from Bujangga Beads from Pakuan Pajajaran until Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn.

In the book P.C. Molhuysen en P.J. Block "Nieuw Nederlandsch Woordenboek biografisch, Deel 6" published in 1924, Gouverneur-Generaal mentioned Abraham van Riebeeck in 1713 has climbed Mount Tangkuban Perahu and Papandayan with a mission to recognize the situation and geographical conditions of the mountains on the island of Java. After a journey that, Riebeck began developing coffee plantations in the vicinity of West Java.

Then a few days later, JZ Johannes Olivier, secretary of the Dutch East Indies government in charge of Kilkenny, in his book "Tafereelen merkwaardigheden en uit Oost-Indie" published in 1836, noting many Europeans who visited climb Tangkuban Perahu, a few names of them, Dr. (Thomas) Horsfield, British botanists in 1804, Heer Leschenault (Jean Baptiste Leschenault de la Tour), French botanists, in 1805. Heer Valck which at that time served as Resident van Karawang in 1823. Botanist who developed the Bogor Botanical Gardens, Prof. Carl Ludwig Blume in 1824. Also Tangkuban Perahu region can not be separated from the name of Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn, a botanists, geologists, who developed quinine plantations around the region. Junghuhn has twice recorded explore this area in years 1837 and 1848. From its journey to explore the mountains in Java, write it in book Topografische Junghuhn naturwissenschaftliche und Reisen durch Java (Topographic and Scientific Journey Across Java - (1845), until in 1864 Junghuhn died and was buried at the foot of Mount Tangkuban Perahu Jayagiri precisely in the Village, Lembang.

Society Bandoeng Tangkuban Vooruit & Boat Tours
Unlike the activities of other natural attractions mountain climbing, Mount Tangkuban Perahu region is relatively easily achieved. Visitors need not bother for hours or even days to climb to enjoy the beauty as there are access roads passable for motor vehicles up to the crater lip.

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Louis Couperus, a Dutch novelist and the author did not miss a chance to visit Mount Tangkuban Perahu India on its way to the Netherlands / Dutch East Indies. In his book published in 1923 Oostwaard, Couperus mention that to get there he must struggle through the forest and mountain climbing, while his wife draagstoel crutches or a chair with stretchers that carried by eight people. But now the situation has changed, it goes without bersusahpayah, anyone can easily enjoy the beauty of the mountainous region along the crater-Tangkuban Perahu crater. Mount Tangkuban Perahu relatively easily reached by vehicles up to the crater edge.

The presence of access roads to the area of ??Mount Tangkuban Perahu is inseparable from the role of associations "Bandoeng Vooruit", an organization of Dutch people who lived in Bandung. Their mission, among others, to develop tourism in the area of ??Bandung. Organizing and makeup appearance of Bandung as a tourist destination that attracts tourists as much as possible to come visit to Bandung.

In about 1924, Heer W. H. Hoogland, chairman Bandoeng Vooruit already thinking about the possibility of building roads leading to crater the Queen, the largest crater in the area of ??Tangkuban Perahu. Previously, the Association of Historians of Nature (Natuur Historische Vereeniging) has spearheaded the opening of the trail that crosses some plantation areas Pemanoekan Kina (Pemanukan) and Tjiasemlanden (Daerah Ciasem) and since the time Tangkuban Perahu mountain to climb often. And finally in 1926 the construction of roads to the area Tangkuban Boat begins.

In September of 1928 about 4 kilometers of the road to Crater Queen opened to the public. L. Van der Pijl, in his book "Wandelgids voor den G. Tangkoeban Prahoe ", mentions that the construction of these roads takes the total cost f 30,000; (30,000 Gulden). Because the high cost of construction and maintenance of the facilities so visitors through the road fee is f 2:50 (2:50 Gulden) for four-wheel vehicles and f 1 (1 Gulden) for two-wheeled motor vehicles. Then the road to Crater Queen was called Hooglandweg refers to the name of W. Heer H. Hoogland, chairman of the Bandung gathering Vooruit, the originator of the idea of ??road building, which until now can be enjoyed by visitors of Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

Travelling in the crater of Mount Tangkuban Perahu
Tangkuban Perahu Mountain tourist area located about 30 kilometers north of Bandung. Administratively, the area south of Mount Tangkuban Perahu under fanning area, West Bandung regency. Northside Sagalaherang district, and the northeast district of Subang district Jalancagak.

The highest mountain peak in the region Tangkuban Perahu is at an elevation 2084 meters above sea level. This area is one of the natural tourist destination visited by many domestic and foreign tourists.

According to local folklore Tangkuban name associated with the legend Sangkuriang Boat, which is reported to fall in love with his mother, Dayang Sumbi. To thwart his intention to marry her, Dayang Sumbi proposed terms, one Sangkuriang should make the boat overnight. While aware of his attempt to qualify had failed, Sangkuriang angry and kicked the boat, thus landing in the circumstances upside down. The boat is then formed Tangkuban Mt.

Mount Tangkuban Perahu is one that is still active volcano on the island of Java. The mountain is included in the category of type of Strato with a double crater. Based on the data available since the nineteenth century, this volcano did not show a large magmatic eruption than just a small eruption that threw the ashes without being followed by leleran lava, clouds of incandescent heat or throw stones. So far, there has never been a note of the existence of lava floods that accompany eruptions. The eruption of Mount Tangkuban Perahu eruption can be classified as small. Material ejected volcanic ash which is generally restricted to the vicinity of the peak up to several kilometers. Hot mud flow was recorded only limited in the area around the crater.

The eruption of Mount Tangkuban Perahu last occurred in 1910. When the column of smoke rose as high as 2 km above the crater wall, crater eruption came from the Queen. Number of eruptions that occurred during the period of 05.01 last century that a lot of the crater in the region. Tangkuban Boat has 9 crater that is still active until now. These craters are craters Queen, Upas Crater, Domas Crater, Crater Ecoma, Jurig Crater, Crater Demon, New Crater, Crater Lanang, Crater Jarian and Pangguyangan Rhino. Among these craters, Crater Queen is the largest crater, followed by Upas Crater Crater which is located adjacent to the Queen. Several crater sulfur smell smoke, there is even forbidden to descend the crater, because the cloud of toxic smoke.
Another crater is also interesting to visit is the Domas crater located about 1.2 kilometers east of Crater Queen. This crater can be reached via the footpath down through the forest with trees that shade, there are some parts of the steep road. Unlike the Queen crater that offers spectacular views of the crater area, at the Domas Crater appear visible expanse of rocks and cliffs of yellowish white with hollow slits that emit smoke belerang.Di this location visitors can also find some boiling hot springs with sulfur smoke aroma. In particular the hot springs used by surrounding communities to heal skin diseases and in other hot water source is used to boil eggs. From the Domas Crater visitors can walk back up toward the crater Queen parking lot or to pursue a horizontal path toward the parking lot below.

Towards Tangkuban Boat
Tangkuban Perahu Mountain region can be reached from the city towards the North direction past the bus station / public transport pipe, Lembang City and then to the gate or counter inside. Another path through the town of Subang through recreation and Ciater tea plantations.

For visitors who prefer walking or biking may have a short cut through such paths through the Desa Jayagiri, Lembang. When you choose this route do not forget to stop by the park Junghuhn Nature Reserve. At this location there is the monument and the tomb of botanists and geologists Junghuhn Franz Wilhelm, formerly known as explorers mountains in Java and a pioneer in the cultivation of plantation crops Priangan quinine in the region of West Java. Toward the 2nd world war, world production of quinine (Cinchona de Calisaya), as raw material medicine of malaria, the biggest, about 91% came from Nederlands-Indie (Indonesia).

Visitors can ride the public transportation bus-Subang Bandung majors up to the fork in the road to Tangkuban Perahu. Or take minibus majoring in Lembang-Tangkuban Perahu.

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Historical eruptions of Mount Tangkuban Perahu, source: portal.vsi.esdm.go.id

1829 - eruptions of ash and rocks from the Queen and Domas crater
1846 - occurred eruption, increased activity
1896 - formed a new fumarole on the north crater Rhino
1900 - Queen eruption of steam from the crater
1910 - a column of smoke rose as high as 2 km above the crater wall, crater eruption came from the Queen
1926 - freatik eruption in the crater of the Queen to form a hole Ecoma
1935 - new fumarole field called the Rhino case, 150 m to the south-west of the crater Queen
1952 - ash eruption was preceded by the eruption hidrothermal (freatik)
1957 - freatik eruption in the crater of the Queen, formed a new crater hole
1961, 1965, 1967 - eruption freatik
1969 - freatik eruption was preceded by a weak eruption produces ash
1971 - eruption freatik
1983 - ash clouds rising as high as 159 m above the crater queen
1992 - an increase of seismic activity with strong shallow earthquakes with small eruptions freatik
1994 - New eruption in the crater freatik

Solo, in Java

The oldiest keraton (palace) of solo can be seen from the sculptures in the style dutch aarchitecture firm that is still standing around the court until now.

the statues were a gift from the dutch government. different from Yogyakarta palace who refused to cooperate with the dutch, the Keraton of solo more cooperative.

So no wonder if the dutch government provides many statues as a sign of friendship.


If you visit the Keraton of solo, was certainly, the whole side of the palace contains a mysticalvalue. Once inside the palace, you are faced with a palace to stay king of the pages are filled with sand,

sawo kecik tree aged no less than 200 years.

if use shoes, you can proceed the tour around the palace, but if sandals please removed. In addition to not wear slippers, visitors are also prohibited from wearing shorts.

therefore, the palace provides batik pants.

sand stretching along the court yard is a sand sea of the southern, which is believed to cure all sorts of diseases if walking on it.

according to tour the palace guide, this sand was the same age with the sawo kecik tree that bring cool atmosphere in the palace. the tree considered a sacred fruit.


As the name implies, derived from kecik word which means good, will pass on all the good qualities when eaten.chrysophyllum should not be picked,

only to be when the fruit falls to the ground.


In front of the palace, there is a blue tower looming. normally the tower was used as a place of meditation, interacting with the queen Kanjeng Roro Kidul, the ruler of the south sea, which until now was believed

to exist, and to see moon. which saw activity to determine the coming months and the end ot the fasting months for muslim's.

In that tower. Kingof Pakubuwono meet even perform sexual intercourse with the queen Kanjeng Roro Kidul. but the relationship is "broken" after Pakubuwono X.

Pakubuwono XI and XI could only meet and dialogue with the Queen Roro Kidul Kanjeng without contact.


There is one interesting story, a journalist specialized from jakarta come to the palace, at night. courtiers to his arrival he was told at the invitation of a person.

he could not explain who she was, but she was very beautiful.


On the night he set info the palace continued to tower. the clock continues to move toward the middle of the night.

after midnight he saw Pakubuwono X came to the night. to the layman, Pakubuwono come alone. he was calm like a king,

to the hermitage on the 3rd floor to meditate. The reporter continued to abserve. After a long time because he was shocked.... next walked gracefully the king very beautiful wman.

Having abserved because he was more surprised that the woman he had invited to come!!


toward morning he went downstars and told the courtiers sould only see sinuhun walking alone, at night.

but if the note sinuhun gait was like holding someone.

The other side is no less mysthical palace is a museum with a lot of ancient object. like museum in general, the object in it is about ancient object that had been used by the family court.

including a wagon, kris, gongs, painting, hearse, and so forth. train the body that was 75 years old, once used to transport the bodies PB X and PB XI.

the condition of the train is still good. there is a special gong was beatan during the war. this unique gong no lump, so if you hit a strange noise.


According to the story, until now, the gong is aften out of water drops like tears. although there is also a mystical smells of positive energy that emanated from the palace of solo.

positive energy possesed of sacred object in museum such as images Kanjeng Queen Solo. courtiers would advise you to take pictures in front of this picture because it believed would provide smoothness and

ease in this life. in addition there is an umbrella heritage. if you photographed full umbrella will have good future.


there are also sculptures of human heads that should not be photographed ad was approached by a woman who is menstruating.

it is said that this statue be placed at the end of the king's sailboat when traveling.


behind the palace area covering 42 hectares is also not free from the mystical value. Once in the back of the palace, visitors can find a vast prairie.

there are some albino buffalo, white buffalo type who only carried out the court every year on 1 Muharram, the islamic New Year celebrations. buffalo is being paraded around

the city because believed to provide good and provision. it is said that litter was a bone of contention residents.


buffaloes is pet Pakubuwono II. not obviously true origin of the buffaloes. some say a gift from regent ponorogo to Pakubuwono II,

to oversee a heritage palace named kyai slamet, who says there are buffaloes were sent from one kingdom from outside java.


every nigtht, according 1 sura (calendar of java), or the night of 1 Muharam according to the islamic (Hijri), a flock of this sacred buffalo always paraded, a guard number of heritage palace.

ritual 1 Sura carnival night it self is very eagerly awaited community. thousands of people came pouring in around the palace, also on the streets of the

procession will pass. society believes will get a blesing from the palace when watching the procession.


According to the story, albino buffaloes had a lot of uniqueness. for example, often travel to distant places in search of food, without the courties followed menggembalakannya duty.

they are often up to a distance of cilacap over 100 km from Solo, or Madiun in East Java. yet strangely, the New Year ahead of Java, they will return to court for the pression will follow the ritual heritage.


Keraton Solo never devoid of visitors. espesially in the holiday school vacation, many buses-school students from out to town come over there. foreign tourist had been visiting there.

to enter the palace every visitor must pay a ticket for Rp 6,000. plus USD $3500 if you bring tustel or video. at the entrance you will be greeted with a friendly by pamu tour.

one of automatically mererka will accompany you around the palace.

Indonesian History

Indonesia Independence

Background

On August 6, 1945 a bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in Japan by the United States which began to demoralize the spirit of the Japanese army in the world. A day later Investigation Agency Preparation for Independence Indonesia BPUPKI, or "Dokuritsu Junbi Cosakai", renamed PPKI (The Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence) or also called Dokuritsu Junbi Inkai in Japanese, to further confirm the desire and the aim of achieving the independence of Indonesia. On August 9, 1945, a second atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, causing the Japanese surrendered to the United States and its allies. This moment is also used by Indonesia to declare independence.
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Soekarno Hatta as lead manager and Radjiman PPKI Wedyodiningrat as a former chairman of BPUPKI flown to Dalat, 250 km northeast of Saigon, Vietnam to meet with Marshal Terauchi. They reported that Japanese troops were on the verge of defeat and will give independence to Indonesia. Meanwhile in Indonesia, on August 10, 1945, Sutan Syahrir have heard the news over the radio that Japan had surrendered to the Allies. Underground fighters preparing to declare independence, and reject the form of independence that is given as a gift of Japan.

On August 12, 1945, Japan by Marshal Terauchi in Dalat, Vietnam, told Sukarno, Hatta and Radjiman that the Japanese government will soon grant independence to Indonesia and the proclamation of independence can be carried out within a few days, depending on how the PPKI. Despite this Japan wants Indonesia's independence on 24 August.

Two days later, when Sukarno, Hatta and Radjiman return to their homeland from Dalat, Sutan Syahrir urged Sukarno declared independence immediately because it considers the results of the meeting in Dalat as a ruse Japan, because Japan every moment had to be surrendered to the Allies and for the sake of avoiding a split in nationalist stronghold, between the anti and pro-Japanese. Syahrir Hatta told about the results of the meeting in Dalat. Sukarno did not believe that Japan had surrendered, and the proclamation of independence of Indonesia as it can cause great bloodshed, and can cause serious fatal if the fighters Indonesia was not ready. Soekarno Hatta reminded that Syahrir no right to declare independence because it is the right of the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence (PPKI). Meanwhile Syahrir agency considers PPKI is made in Japan and the proclamation of independence by PPKI only a 'gift' from Japan (sic).
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On August 14, 1945 Japan surrendered to the Allies. Army and Navy of Japan was still in power in Indonesia because Japan has promised to restore power in Indonesia in the hands of the Allies. Sutan Sjahrir, Wikana, Dervish, and Chaerul Saleh heard this news through the BBC radio. After hearing rumors of Japanese going to his knees, the young faction faction urged parents to immediately proclaimed the independence of Indonesia. But the older group did not want to rush. They do not want the bloodshed at the time of the proclamation. Consultation meetings were conducted in the form PPKI. Young Group does not approve the meeting, considering PPKI is a body established by the Japanese. They want freedom for our nation's own efforts, instead of Japan.

Sukarno and Hatta went to the military ruler of Japan (Gunsei) to obtain confirmation in his office in Koningsplein (Medan Merdeka). But the office was empty.

Sukarno and Hatta together and then to the office Soebardjo Bukanfu, Rear Admiral Maeda, at Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara (House Maeda on Jl Imam Bonjol 1). Maeda welcoming them with congratulations on their success in Dalat. As he replied he had not received a confirmation and are still awaiting instructions from Tokyo. On his return from Maeda, Sukarno and Hatta immediately prepare Indonesian Independence Preparatory Committee meeting (PPKI) on August 16 at 10 am the next day at the office Pejambon Road No. 2 to discuss all things related to preparation of the Declaration of Independence.

A day later, the pressure fluctuation which requires the takeover of power by Indonesia launched the youth soared from a few classes. PPKI Meeting on August 16 at 10 am was not implemented because the Sukarno and Hatta did not appear. The meeting participants did not know the event has occurred Rengasdengklok.

Events Rengasdengklok

The young fighters, including Chaerul Saleh, Sukarni, and Wikana - which is said surge heroismenya burn after discussion with the title Datuk Tan Malaka Ibrahim - who joined the underground movement to lose patience, and in the early morning of 16 August 1945. Together Shodancho Singgih, a member of PETA, and other youth, they brought Sukarno (along with the new Thunder Fatmawati and 9 months old) and Hatta, the Rengasdengklok, later known as the event Rengasdengklok. The aim is that Ir. Soekarno and Drs. Moh. Hatta is not affected by the Japanese. Here, they re-assured Soekarno that Japan had surrendered and the fighters were ready to fight the Japanese, no matter what. In Jakarta, the young group, Wikana, and old groups, namely Mr. Ahmad Soebardjo conduct negotiations. Mr. Ahmad Soebardjo agreed to proclaim the independence of Indonesia in Jakarta. then diutuslah Yusuf Ahmad Soebardjo Kunto to take into Rengasdengklok. They pick up Ir. Soekarno and Drs. Moh. Hatta returned to Jakarta. Mr. Ahmad Soebardjo managed to convince the youth to not rush - rush to proclaim independence. After arriving in Jakarta, they come home each. Given that the hotel Des Indes (now shopping complex in Harmony) can not be used for meetings after 10 pm, then Rear Admiral Maeda bid to use his house (now museum formulation of the text of the proclamation) as a meeting place PPKI accepted by Indonesian leaders.

Meeting Soekarno / Hatta with General Major Rear Admiral Nishimura and Maeda

In the evening, Sukarno and Hatta returned to Jakarta. Major General Moichiro Yamamoto, XVI Army Chief of Staff (Army), who became head of the military government (Gunseikan) in the Dutch East Indies did not want to accept Sukarno-Hatta delivered by Tadashi Maeda and ordered that Major-General Otoshi Nishimura, Public Affairs Department Head of government Japan's military, to accept the arrival of the entourage. Nishimura said that since the late afternoon of August 16, 1945 has received orders from Tokyo that Japan should maintain the status quo, not to give permission to prepare the proclamation of the Independence of Indonesia as already promised by Marshal Terauchi in Dalat, Vietnam. Sukarno and Hatta regretted that decision and sarcastic attitude Nishimura whether an officer who spirited Bushido, broke his promise to be pitied by the Allies. Finally Sukarno-Hatta requested not to obstruct the work PPKI Nishimura, perhaps by way of pretending not to know. Seeing a hot debate Maeda quietly leave the room because it was warned by Nishimura for Tokio Maeda obey orders, and he knows as a Navy liaison officer (Kaigun) in the area of ​​the Army (Rikugun) he has no authority to decide.

After the house Nishimura, Sukarno-Hatta to the house of Admiral Maeda (now Jalan Imam Bonjol No. 1) accompanied by Myoshi to conduct a meeting to prepare the text of the Proclamation. After greeting Sukarno-Hatta, who left to argue with Nishimura, Maeda resigned to his bedroom. Preparation of text undertaken by Sukarno's Proclamation, M. Hatta, Achmad Soebardjo and witnessed by Soekarni, BM Diah, Sudiro (Grandma) and Sayuti Melik. Myoshi a half-drunk in the back seat listening to the preparation of the text but then there are sentences from Shigetada Nishijima as if he participated interfere text of the proclamation and suggested preparation for the transfer of power that just means the administrative authority. About this Bung Karno stressed that the transfer of power that means "transfer of power". Bung Hatta, Subardjo, BM Diah, Sukarni, Sudiro and Sajuti Malik nothing but justify the claim in some quarters Nishijima Nishijima claims still buzzed.

Once the draft is complete agreement, Sajuti copying and typing the text using a typewriter that was taken from the German Navy offices, owned by Major (Marine), Dr. Hermann Kandeler. [2] At first reading of the proclamation will be made in the Field Ikada, due to security reasons moved to the residence of Sukarno, Pegangsaan Road 56 East (now Jl. Proclamation no. 1).

Seconds Manuscript Reading Proclamation

10 Army Greatest of All Time

10 Army Greatest of All Time

1.Aztecs

Aztec notoriety in battle. They are usually dressed like an animal like an eagle or a jaguar. They use very primitive weapons such as clubs and bows but very effective. "Shorn Ones" (Cuachicqueh) is a warrior who vowed not to retreat when the enemy comes. They were eventually defeated by the Spanish with modern weapons which is much better.

2.Mongol Warriors

Mongols considered barbaric and wild. They dominate the European and Asian regions and the most famous horsemen who led by one of the great military commanders of the world, Genghis Kahn. They are very disciplined and adept at using bows and arrows on horseback. They use a composite bow that can penetrate through armor and is also quite adept with the spear and sword. They are expert psychological warfare and intimidation, and build one of the greatest empire the world has ever seen.

3.Mamluk

mamluk A slave soldier who converted to Islam and served the Muslim caliphs and the Ayyubid sultans during the Middle Ages. Over time, they became a powerful military caste and often defeat the Crusaders. More than once, they seized power for themselves, for example, ruling Egypt in the Mamluk Sultanate 1250-1517. After mamluk had converted to Islam, many were trained as cavalry soldiers. Mamluk furusiyya must follow orders, code that includes values ​​such as courage and generosity, and also cavalry tactics, horseback riding, archery and wound care

4.Roman Legion

The backbone of the Roman army which led to an empire unmatched in size and strength. They are usually heavy infantry with armor and shields after the ancient Greek model. They are a combination of expert warrior swords, spears and shields. They consist of expensive soldiers who are able to make the best weapons and steel. They are disciplined, well armed, and grand strategy that goes beyond their kingdom.

5.Apache

Apache is like the ninjas of America. They will sneak up behind you and slit your throat without you knowing it. They used primitive weapons made ​​mostly of wood and bone. They are also the world's largest knife fighter ever and quite nice with a tomahawk and ax throwing. They terrorized the southwestern United States military and even beat their difficulties

6.Samurai

Samurai is the knights of the Japanese and the masters of katana. They are heavily armed soldiers covered in armor and are willing to die for his master. They hold the sharpest sword in the world has ever seen and could easily cut a man in motion twice. They are also masters of Yumi (bow) and became one of the world's best shooters. They like professional soldiers and trained and fought hard to earn the honor. Because the habits of violence which they do, the peasants rose up against them and so was born a ninja.

7.Ninja

ninja is a master of stealth and sabotage. They were originally farmers are trained to defeat the samurai robbery, but eventually became a legendary killer who most people think about this. They are known by using the Kanata such as swords, blowgun, ninja star (Shuriken), and kusarigama which will become the weapon of choice. They are known as shadow warrior perdue night. They are very afraid to openly kill and just quietly. They are also a great martial artist and undergo rigorous training.

8.Vikings

Viking - peneror in Europe. Most feared warrior of the ancient world. They terrorized Europe with their attack and rob. They are ferocious in battle and use weapons that fit their height. They're big and their appropriate use axes, swords, and spears. They are experts in conquering the city. Even their religion is war and they believe when you die in a war, you will live in the middle of a war which will never end. They all will become a distinguished army you want, as evidenced by their prowess in destroying their targets. On the other hand, they are also a good traders so that they also bring much good to Europe.

9.Spartans

You'd think they'd be number one instead? Spartan culture is all about war and military training of men for the rest of their lives. They have a saying: "come back with a shield or more than that" which means jgn back unless you win. They are some of the most formidable warriors in the world has ever seen and has become famous for their last defense in the battle of Thermopylae. They are the masters of the shield and spear combination which is then copied by other soldiers.

10.Knight

Knights is a great fighter and wear protective clothing around the body mount a horse. Europe's feudal warrior, the protector of the king. They are the soldiers most expensive, most highly trained soldiers, and have armor, weapons, and horses for mmelaksanakan assignments. They are among the toughest warriors in history to kill because of their armor. They are a very effective army that has been practiced almost all of their lives (since the day the boys want to grow up to be one) and a tank of the ancient world. Their reasons are listed as number 1 - instead of Spartans (which most people would expect) is that the knights are also expected to behave morally, we have a polite term that comes from old French Chevalier means "knight". The knight is a perfect example of a soldier and a man.

10 Best Country Culinary Tours

10 Best Country Culinary Tours

EVERY nation must have a special food with the characteristics and uniqueness of each. Although there are some foods because of a combination or influence from other regions, this does not reduce the uniqueness of a country that would make anyone when eating traditional foods immediately thought of the food.

The following ten countries you should visit:

1.Greece

Greek food is not that familiar in Indonesia, but Italian food with pasta and tomatoes are familiar with our tongues. Likewise with Turkish food that something like Arab food with meat, fat, and rempahnya bold. Greek food with Italian influences are pastitsio. These foods use macaroni pasta.

With the original taste of the simple Greek, Italian tomato and pasta, Mediterranean with olive oil, Turkey with the meat, and Arabs with his spices to make a bold rich taste of Greek cuisine.

2.Mexico

You could say, Mexican food are not mixed with other food flavors except the area around the U.S. because Mexican food has been there since thousands of years taken by the Inca and Aztec Indians, then dimoderinisasi.

Examples of Mexican cuisine is pambazo, flautas, champurrado, and dulce de Leche. Those who feel whiz, there are special menus ya! His name chapulines.

3.Austria

Like most European food, food Austria is very classy. The types of foods that have heard the name alone makes wallets shrink! Moreover, as the birthplace of the famous Austrian musicians and artists are also classy, ​​so that these countries are often associated with buildings, especially luxury concert in Vienna (Vienna).

Typical Austrian food which is strongest in pastry and cake.

4.India

India are in different parts of the world. Although people of Indonesia, eating Indian food still have to be careful because a strong rempahnya make surprise! But definitely you are already very familiar with the curry, bread cane, rice biryani, and martabak.

5.China

In every corner of the country, surely there is such thing as Chinese food. Chinese food is divided into four types and then subdivided into eight. The four categories of Chinese food is Cantonese in Guangdong Province, Southern China.

Guangdong is the most famous foods including in Indonesia because many Cantonese people who migrate. You must be familiar with salted egg, right? Yes, these foods are foods native of Guangdong, called Ham Aap Dam.

6.Korea

Good news for fans of K-Drama! Nah wrong indeed, thanks to K-Drama and his boy band, the more popular Korean culture, and even began to shift the Japanese. Korea began to peep as the new mecca of fashion and tourism.

Tofu Bibimbap? Yes, Korean food is indeed famous. But first, Bibimbap should only be eaten by the royal family. Just also like guksu, native Korean noodles that are similar but thicker vermicelli.

Guksu this later processed into a variety of foods, for example Japachae, memil guksu, and jjolmeyon. When viewed from the picture, nice tuh pas edible winter.

7.Italy

Who knew baseball pasta? spaghetti? macaroni? lasagna? Or any other kind kind of pizza? Italian food is arguably Europe's most Indonesian food. Starting from the most expensive to the cheapest, Italian food can be found everywhere.

8.Indonesia

Problems taste, very diverse, right! Such as Sumatra, Bali, Nusa Tenggara and Sulawesi that spicy, and sweet local Javanese, and Sundanese are natural.

But no doubt, Indonesian food is strongly influenced by Indian, Arabic, Chinese, and western, depending on the area. Sumatra has a characteristic of Arab and India as well as other Malay food with curry, fat, and rempahnya.

Perhaps the discussion of food Indonesia does not need too much detail, because if baseball understand about these foods, it is too. Love the food of Indonesia.

9.French

If you hear the word French food, surely the mind drift to a romantic dinner by candle light candles everywhere and the melodious music of love with dear mate .. Ah, C'est l'amour!

Not just romantic, French food also ranked first famous for luxury foods and quality! Yes, that's why baseball strange that French food often make squeak bag for the price. Look at the sumptuous range of escargot and foie gras.

10.Japan

Japanese food taste neutral. Another case with Indonesian food is very exotic, spicy, and bersantan, India is too spicy and berkari, as well as the fatty Arabic, Japanese food can be accepted easily in the tongue anyone including people who tongue same bule rada finicky stomach.

Also, thanks to the influence of manga and anime, Japanese food is very popular with young children Indonesia, which on average was curious to taste Japanese food is how it feels.

21 things that boasts of Indonesia in World Currency

21 things that boasts of Indonesia in World Currency

This info can increase the value of our nationalism. Apparently the 'kemirisan' faced against this nation, it appears that Indonesia has so many advantages that love to be left just like that, the excess is as follows:

1.Republik Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic State

Which consists of 17,504 islands (including 9634 islands and 6,000 unnamed islands are uninhabited). Here are 3 of the 6 largest island in the world: Borneo (the third largest island in the world abound 539 460 km2), Sumatra (473,606 km2) and Papua (421,981 km2).

2. Indonesia is the largest maritime countries in the world

With the waters covering an area of ​​93 thousand km2 and the length of the coast about 81 thousand km2, or almost 25% of the length of the beach in the world.

3. Java Island is the

most populous island in the world where about 60%, almost the population of Indonesia (about 130 jt people) live on the island which only covers 7% of all parts of Indonesia
* Indonesia is a country with the largest ethnic group in the world. There are more than 740 tribes / ethnic groups, where in Papua alone there are 270 tribes.


4. Countries with the largest regional languages

Namely, 583 languages ​​and dialects of the 67 main languages ​​used by various tribes in Indonesia. National language is Indonesian, although the local language with the largest number of users in Indonesia is the Java language.


5. Buddhist monument (temple) in the world

What is the Borobudur temple in Central Java with a height of 42 meters (10 levels) and long relief more than 1 km. It is estimated that more than 40 years by the royal dynasty in Ancient Mataram dynasty (750-850).


6. Place an ancient human invention of the world's oldest

Namely: Pithecanthropus Erectus is estimated to come from 1.8 million years ago.


7.Republik Indonesia was the first country

that was born after the end of World War II in 1945. Indonesia is the world's oldest State 70

8.Indonesia was the first country (until now only one) that ever came out of the United Nations (UN)
on January 7, 1965. RI to join back into the United Nations in 1966.

9.Tim Indonesian badminton

is a symbol of men's badminton supremacy most won, Thomas Cup, which is about 13 x (the first time last years 1958 & 2002).

10. Indonesia is a producer

of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the world (20% of world supply) is also the second largest tin producer.

11. Indonesia is ranked 1st in agricultural products

Namely: Clove (cloves) and nutmeg (nutmeg), and No.2 in natural rubber (Natural Rubber) and crude palm oil (Crude Palm Oil).

12. Indonesia is the largest exporter of plywood (plywood)

Which is about 80% in world markets.

13. Coral Reef (Coral Reef),

Indonesia is the richest (18% of world total).

14. Indonesia has the most shark species are 150 species.

15. Biodiversity Orchid terbeser world

6 thousand species of orchids, ranging from the largest (or Grammatophyllum speciosum Tiger Orchid) to the smallest (Taeniophyllum, which is not leafy), including the Black Orchid is rare and only found in Papua.

16. Once the world's largest mangrove forest

This plant is useful ntuk prevent sea water erosion / abrasion.

17. Ancient animals are still alive

Komodo dragons are found only on Komodo island, East Nusa Tenggara is the largest lizard in the world. Can reach 3 meters and weighs 90 kg.

18. Rafflesia Arnoldi

which grows in Sumatra is the world's largest flower
When flowers bloom, reaching 1 meter in diameter.

19. Having the world's smallest primate

Pygmy Tarsier (Tarsius pumilus) or Mount Tarsier also called the length is only 10 cm. Animals such as monkeys and their lives in trees in Sulawesi.

20. Place the discovery of the world's longest snake

That is, Python Reticulates length of 10 meters in Sulawesi.

21.fish world's smallest

Found recently in the muddy swamps of Sumatra. 7.9 mm as an adult or a more or less the same mosquito. Many of his strength? live how to process and maintain it must be supported with great confidence to use our own products.

10 Most beautiful national parks in the world

1.SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK, WALES, GREAT BRITAIN snowdonia national park is located in wales, great britain. it covers 2,170 km2 and siting on 1,085 m elevation on snowdon mountain. snowdon is the highest mountain in great britain. this park has a very captivating view.

2.KAKANDU NATIONAL PARK, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA another world heritage sites, this national park is being manage by the aboriginal together with the australian government. kakandu is the native habitat of saltwatercrocodile. furthermore, kakandu offers incredible view, massive waterfall, and aboriginal rock art.

3.KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA kruger national park is the biggest national park in africa. this national park covers area of 18,989 km2. in here, visitors can get a chance to watch african mammals and birds in big groups.

4.PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK plitvice lakes national park is situated in plitvice highland, surrounded by three mountains in alpens, pljesevica, mala kapela and medvedak. visiors can find waterfalls and small rivers with very clear water here. you will also find green and blue coloured water that will soothe your eyes

5.SAGARMANTHA NATIONAL PARK, NEPAL this national park was first opened in 1976, covering area of 1148 m2, which lowest elevation is 2845 m2 and the highest is 8850 m2.t he himalaya mountains are part of this national park. the sagarmantha national park is located in nepal.

6.IGUAZU NATIONAL PARK, ARGENTINA this park of argentina was officially became one of the world heritage sites by UNESCO in 1984. it featured iguazu waterfall and sub-tropical rainforest. visitors can enjoy the sensation of riding a boat between hundreds of waterfalls.

7.GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA grand canyon is one of the seven wonders of the world. most of parts of grand canyon is cluded in grand canyon national park, which was one of the first national parks in united stated of america. grand canyon is a massive cliff where the colorado rivers flows on its bottom. the amazing grand canyon is 446 km long, 6.29 wide, and 1,600m deep.

8.HORTOBAGY NATIONAL PARK, HUNGARY hortobagy national park is located in hungary. this national park is also a steppe covering 800km2. lives many endagered bird species, and become stop-over area of many migrating water birds. hortobagy also becomes a protection area for przewalski horse.

9.DEOSAI NATIONAL PARK, PAKISTAN deosai national park is located in skardu, pakistan. in deosai valley, elevating in 4,114m, to be axact. this national park is stuated among the highest points on earth. deosai is famous for their spring which being covered by millions of flowers and many different species of butterflies.

10.MADAIN SHALEH NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK, SAUDI ARABIA madain shaleh is an ancient city in northern part of arab saudi. in 500BC to 100BC, the nabatean people created cemetary by cutting the surface of rocks.

10th Deepest Lake in Indonesia

1. Lake Matana (590 m)
Lake Matana is a lake located in Soroako, Kab. North Luwu, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. This lake has a depth of 590 meters. Is the deepest lake in Indonesia and the 8th deepest lake in the world. The lake is located at the coordinate is located at 2 ° 29'7 "S 121 ° 20'0" E.

2. Lake Toba (529 m)
Lake Toba is a volcanic lake with a length of 100 kilometers and 30 kilometers wide, located in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Has a maximum of 529 meters keadalaman. In the middle of this lake there is a volcanic island called Samosir Island. Lake Toba has long been an important tourist destination in North Sumatra, Bukit Lawang and Nias in addition, attract domestic and foreign tourists.

3. Lake Poso (450 m)
Poso Lake is a lake located in the province of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Precisely in Poso district. This lake is the third largest lake in Indonesia with a length of 32 km and width of 16 km. This lake lies at an altitude of 657 meters above sea level and has a maximum depth of 450 meters.

4. Under the Lake (309 m)
Below Lake is a lake in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The lake is located at 1 ° 0'35? S 100 ° 43'51? E? /? 1.00972 ° S 100.73083 ° E? / -1.00972; 100.73083. This lake together with Lake Above, known as Twin Lakes. Has a maximum depth of 309 meters.

5. Lake Batur (268 m)
Lake Batur located in two districts in West Sumatra, Kabupaten Solok and Tanah Datar. With an area of ​​107.8 km ² lake is the second largest lake on the island of Sumatra. This lake is upstream Ombilin Trunk. This part of the lake water flowed through the tunnel through the Bukit Barisan to Batang Anai to drive a hydroelectric generator Festival near Lubuk Alung, Padang Pariaman. Has a maximum depth of 268 meters.

6. Lake Ranau (229 m)
Ranau Lake is the second largest lake in Sumatra. The lake is located in the border district of West Lampung regency of Lampung Province and South Ulu Komering Ogan of South Sumatra Province. The lake is created from large earthquakes and volcanic eruptions from volcanoes that make a big basin, with a maximum depth of 229 meters. Geographically Ranau lake topography is hilly berlembah it practically makes Ranau lake has a cool weather.

7. Towuti Lake (203 m)
Towuti Lake is a lake located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Administratively, the lake is located in District Towuti, Luwu East, South Sulawesi Province. Towuti Lakes region are part of Towuti Lake Nature Park, which is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA) of South Sulawesi, under the Ministry of Forestry Republic of Indonesia, with a maximum depth of 203 meters.

8. Lake Segara Anak (190 m)
Segara Anak crater lake of Mount Rinjani was on the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The name Segara Anak means child is given to it because the ocean blue sea reminds lake, with a maximum depth of 190 meters.

9. Lake Maninjau (169 m)
Maninjau Lake is a lake in the district of Tanjung Raya, Agam regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia. The lake is located about 140 km north of Padang, West Sumatra's capital, 36 kilometers from Bukittinggi, 27 kilometers from Lubuk cone, Agam regency capital. Maninjau which is a volcanic lake is situated at an altitude of 461.50 meters above sea level. Broad Maninjau about 99.5 km ² and has a maximum depth of 169 meters. Cekungannya formed by volcanic eruptions are named Sitinjau (according to local legend), this can be seen from the shape that resembles a hill around the lake like a wall. According to legend the Minang aspect, the existence of Lake Maninjau closely related to the story of Bujang Nine.

10. Elephant Mungkur lake (136 m)
Elephant Mungkur lake is a lake that is located 3 km in the southern city of Wonogiri district, Central Java Province. The waters of this artificial lake created by dam longest river in Java that is the Solo river. Began to be built in the late 1970s and started operating in 1978. Reservoir with an area of ​​approximately 8800 ha in 7 districts can irrigate an area of ​​23,600 ha of rice fields in the area Sukoharjo, Klaten, Karanganyar and Sragen. In addition to supplying drinking water Wonogiri Cities also generate electricity from hydropower by 12.4 megawatts. To the maximum reservoir is approximately 136 meters.

Bandung., West Java

West Java is a province in Indonesia.central in Bandung city. West Java Province is a province first established in the territory of Indonesia. West Java is the most populous province in Indonesia 

A. Population:
Most of the population of West Java are the Sundanese, who use the language sundanese. . In 2002, the population reached 37,548,565 people of West Java, West Java Province was ranked lowest, with 2.02% per year'.
 
B. Climate:
The climate in West Java is tropical, with a temperature of 9 ° C at the peak of Mount Pangrango and 34 ° C in the North Coast.

C.Famous traditional dances of West Java, among others are:

- Mutual Sisingaan.

- Tap Tilu.

- Mask Cirebon.

- Cimade and

- Serimpi.

and still many that others his

Diving Places AMAZING

If you want to start or find new places to visit, here is a list of some of the best places around the world to dive:

1. Bali, Indonesia

Bali is beautiful, exotic is the jewel in Indonesia and a paradise for various tourism activities. From luxury resorts to spas, recreation into the wild, this island is a complete destination. Indeed, many divers want to include himself, who came here for some of the best marine biodiversity in the world-class instructors and most secret dive site, it is difficult to understand

2. The Blue Hole

The Blue Hole in Belize is one of the most famous dive sites in the world. This site made famous by Jacques Cousteau, who stated that one of the ten best dive sites in the world. You can dive in turquoise waters and saw some reef sharks, hammerhead sharks and bull sharks.

3. Thailand

Thailand has several famous dive sites: Phuket, Ko Tao, Similan Islands and Surin Islands. In fact, you can pretty much dive anywhere in this country, but the best dive sites are close to Ko Tao and near the Similans. In addition, Ko Tao is a cheap place to learn to dive

4. Gili Islands
Gilis Island in Indonesia is a new dive spot, with people gathered here in increasing numbers. With good reason - the reef and the waters here provide some stunning visual attractions. And with the island of Bali is cheaper than neighbors, there are more reasons to come here.

5. Palau, Micronesia

With a distance of 90 miles of coral lagoon, lived more than 1,000 species of fish barracuda, sharks to jellyfish, which form the islands of Palau in Micronesia is a great place to dive. A paradise on the water, so, Palau is one of the few places left on earth where you feel a million miles away from civilization.

6. Sipadan

Located in Malaysia, Sipadan is probably one of the top ten dive sites in the world. The place was filled with life. You'll see turtles, cave systems, sharks, dolphins, exploring the civilization of fish, coral fish, bright, shiny and everything in between in this book, his head

7. Great Barrier Reef, Australia

One of the great wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef unmatched when it comes to the natural wonder and grandeur. There are several ways to view and explore the Great Barrier Reef, but for a professional, one made is how to dive. Great Barrier Reef known as a central place to observe kaleidoscopic aquatic life.

8. Hawaii

Hawaii has several spots to dive. The islands are surrounded by coral reefs and wildlife. Areas north of the islands was made only in the largest marine reserves in the United States, provides a good dive for the coming years

9. Boracay

Located in the Philippines, this tropical paradise is paradise dive. You will find all here, many coral reef systems. When you are finished swimming under the sea, you can enjoy the beaches on the water.

10. Papua New Guinea

After a secret gem for divers in Australia and South Pacific in general, Papua New Guinea is now fair game as a major diving destination. This area has everything. No matter what your taste, the ocean deep and shallow reefs, private lagoons and atolls and perhaps best of all, shipwrecks margins - a contradiction, but still - a reminder back to the Second World War

11. Fernando de Noronha

This is the place in Brazil. Here we have a lot of living among the blue water, making circles in these islands. Swimming with dolphins, turtles and much more.