Southeast Sulawesi

Southeast Sulawesi

Southeast Sulawesi (Indonesian: Sulawesi Tenggara, Sultra for short) is a province of Indonesia on the island of Sulawesi, forming the southeastern peninsula of that island, together with a number of large offshore islands such as Buton, Muna, Kabaena and Wawonii, plus smaller islands and islets. The capital of the province is Kendari, on the east coast of the peninsula.The province has no highway connecting it to the rest of the island, and the primary transportation link is a ferry across the Bone Gulf between Watampone (Bone) in South Sulawesi and the port of Kolaka in Southeast Sulawesi.

Tourism Site

Province of Southeast Sulawesi have some tourism site that interesting to visited, such as Kapabale River, Kabaena Island and Wakatobi Island. 

1. Napabale Island 

For those of you who are or plan to be traveled to Southeast Sulawesi then stop at Muna . Because in this area there is a tourist attraction that is unique and interesting to visit . Yes , Lake Napabale name. The lake is unique because it has salt water. Here you will enjoy the lake at once with its beaches. Because in this lake there is a natural tunnel with a length of approximately 30 meters and a width of approximately 9 meters that are connected directly to the beach Strait of Buton. 

2. Kabaena Island

Kabaena is one small island separated from the island of Sulawesi , but store a variety of natural beauty is priceless. On the island you will see Kabaena in natural scenery such as beaches , the hills are very unique , and there is also a cave that holds a variety of beauty .

3. Wakatobi Island

Wakatobi island famous for its underwater tour which is very beautiful. Under the sea Wakatobi , many species of coral steps forward to your arrival . And do not have any doubt about the underwater panorama of natural beauty , diversity terumbuh coral and sea bioata who were there had occupied the highest position of Indonesian marine conservation. Not just about the reef , under the sea there is a playground 93 species of fish . And one of them is a manta ray has a gigantic size .Several species of sea turtles also make this place as residence , including olive ridley turtles , hawksbill and loggerhead sea turtles .

That is the picture that describe the conditions in Wakatobi underwater.

Traditional House

Banua Tada

Banua tada a tribal house Wolio or Butonese in Buton , Southeast Sulawesi Province , Indonesia . Custom shaped stage house is unique because it can stand upright without using a single nail .Banua tada a dwelling house Wolio tribe or people on the island of Buton Buton , Southeast Sulawesi . Banua words in the local language means home while tada word means elbow . So , tada banua can be interpreted as the home of the elbow. Based on social status , the structure of this house is divided into three namely Kamali , banua tada tare pata pale , and tada banua tare pounding pale .

West Sulawesi

West Sulawesi

 West Sulawesi (Indonesian: Sulawesi Barat) is a province of Indonesia. It is located in the western portion of the island ofSulawesi. The capital is Mamuju and the 2010 Census recorded a population of 1,158,651; the latest official estimate (for January 2014) is 1,284,620.The province was created in 2004 and was previously part of the province of South Sulawesi

Tourism site

West Sulawesi is one of the provinces with the capital Mamuju , and has a lot of attractions include Nature , History , Cultural Tourism , Special Interest Tourism , Culinary Tourism , Sports Tourism , Shopping , of the many places that very tour of West Sulawesi Nature Coast is famous namely Dato Majene. 

Dato Majene Island

Location : 7 Km from the city Majene , Towards this localized using private land vehicles or chartered , about 15 minutes from the town of Majene .

The beauty of this beach is divided into 2 portion is fine white sandy beaches and coral paved beach. Coral reef that juts into the sea or are hollow because the conducting waves add to the uniqueness and beauty of the beach dato.Reef jutting above the sea is very beautiful sit back to enjoy the sea breeze, enjoy a spot of fishing or small colorful fish liukan through the crystal clear water of the sea on the rocks. Enjoy the eye -to-day setting in the hills behind the town Majene.

Traditional Houses

Mandar 

The stage house that has a shape similar to the tribal house Bugis and Makassar. The difference on the terrace (lego) is larger and the roof like a bucket tilted forward.

Traditional Dances

Pakarena 

Pakarena dance is one of the traditional dances in Indonesia. Pakarena is a words of Makassar, South Sulawesi which comes from the word “akkarena” which means “play”. Gentleness dominating the dance’s movements. People of Gowa usually perform Pakarena dance in custom or entertainment events. However, people of Gowa do not consider the dance for entertainment only, but also as an act of thanksgiving that is represented by each of the aesthetic movement of the dance.

In its performance the dance is always accompanied by two gendang (musical instrument like drum made of leather), kannong-kannong, gong, and kancing (music instrument made of metal) and a pair of puik-puik (flute). The total of music players is usually up to seven persons. In some other versions, this dance is also accompanied by a song.Other types of Pakarena dance that originated from Selayar Islands District which named “Gantarang Pakarena”. It called Gantarang Pakarena Dance because this dance comes from a village which is the center of government in Selayar islands in the past namely Gantarang Lalang Bata.

Traditional Costume

Lipa Saqbe Mandar

Lipa Saqbe Mandar ( Silk Gloves Mandar ) cursory in common with other areas of silk fabrics , but in every type and name Saqbe Mandar Lipa has special characteristics which in terms of style ( sure ' or flowers ) and how to make it , which made him famous to the surrounding area ( bugis and Makassar ) .

Traditional weapons

Unfortunately Province of West Sulawesi have no traditional weapons.

Musical Instrumental

West Sulawesi have two musical instrument such as Gendang and Talido.

1. Gendang

As we have seen that the drum or percussion instrument is one of the traditional musical instrument that is almost in all parts of the country, including in the province of West Sulawesi. Drum usually made of wood that is played by striking like a percussion instrument. In terms of size, there are several kinds of drum sizes, some small, some medium, and there were great.

It is quite simple, drums can sound just by hitting the tip of the stretched skin of the drum. Either by using a beater, or directly using a hand to ring. If viewed from the function, the drum is actually one musical instrument that does not have scales, but the drum acts as a determinant of how quickly or tempo of a traditional music performance.

Actually, not only the traditional music because the present is also not rare to see modern music that uses a drum. Examples dangdut songs are definitely using a small drum or is in the dangdut music plays.

2. Talindo

Talindo is a traditional musical instrument of West Sulawesi which may also be found in other provinces in Sulawesi Island which is played by plucking. This instrument is almost the same as the guitar, it's just the shape and his voice is still typical of traditional musical instruments.

That's two traditional musical instruments from the Province of West Sulawesi.

That`s about West Sulawesi that I know, see you on next post guys 

Central Sulawesi

Central Sulawesi

Central Sulawesi province is the largest island of Sulawesi province with a land area of 68.033 square kilometers and a sea area of 189.480 square kilometers, is located at the western islands malukudan southern part of the Philippines. Is administratively divided into nine districts and one, cities, districts Donggala, parigi Moutong, Poso, Morowali, Tojo Unauna, Banggai, Banggai islands Tolitol, Buol and Sigi and city hammer. The total population of Central Sulawesi 2.875 million inhabitants according the 2007 census.

Due to its strategic location, the port - port became a haven of ships Portuguese and Spanish more than 500 years ago. In January 1580, Sir Francis Drake's trotter with his ship the Golden Hind had stopped at one of the small islands east coast of the province during the month. Although there is no historical record, proof stopover sailors Portugal and Spain in this country still exist as in the form of clothing to today's society.

Tourism Site

Central Sulawesi has some tourism site, such as

1. Likunggawali Waterfall

This tourism is a steep cliff climbing more than 80 meters and has a beautiful natural scenery. At this location there are also waterfalls and trekking paths that pass through several villages in the vicinity, namely Likunggawali Line - Janaedo (a trekking path from the east coast to the west coast) and trekking paths Towera - Janaedo.

On the trekking path Linggawali - Janaedo, which can be seen is the waterfall Toranaya and at certain times in the location of the waterfall can be seen white swallow nests (Callocalia Fuchipagus) . The path to the waterfall is still very natural 

West Nusa Tenggara

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West Nusa Tenggara

West Nusa Tenggara (Indonesian: Nusa Tenggara Barat – NTB) is a province of Indonesia. West Nusa Tenggara consists of the island of Lombok and Sumbawa Island, and has an area of  20.153,15 km².  The capital of West Nusa Tenggara is Mataram.

Tourism Site

Here are some nice places to visit in West Nusa Tenggara : Istana Sultan Bima, Gili Meno, Pusa Lingsar, Suranadi, Pulau Moyo, Danau Lebok Taliwang, Pura Meru, Pantai Sira, Pantai Senggigi, Batu Bolong, Gunung Pengsong, Dalam Loka Taman Maruya, Gunung Tambora, Liang Petang.

Gunung Tambora

Bali

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Bali

Bali is an island and province of Indonesia. It is located at the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. The area is about 5.636.66 km2. The capital of Bali is Denpasar.

Toursim Site

There are so many good places to visit in Bali, such as, Pantai Kuta, Pantai Sanur, Pura Tanah Lot, Pura Taman Ayun, Pura Goa Lawah, Pura Luwur Uliuwatu, Pura Bekasih, Pura Bukit Gajah, Pantai Jungut,Ubud, Trunyam, Werdi Budaya,Museum Bali, Desa Penelokan, Desa Kintamani, Desa Kamasan, Danau Batur, Bedugul, Istana Tampak Siring, Art Centre Abain Kapas, Pantai Lovina, Mandaa Wisata Mengwi, Museum Le Mayeur.

Ubud

East Java

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East Java

East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java. It covers an area of 47,800 km2. Also it has a land border only with the province of Central Java to the west, being surrounded by sea on all other sides. The capital of East Java is Surabaya.

Tourism Site

East Java have some nice places to visit, such as, Gunung Kawi, Air Terjun Sedudo, Makam Proklamator RI di Blitar, Karapan Sapi Di Pamekasan, Kawah dan Gunung Bromo, Pantai Prigi, Museum Trowulan, Pantai Pasir Putih Slopeng, Tretes Baluran, Kali Klatak,Taman Candra Walwatikta.

Gunung Bromo

North Sulawesi

North Sulawesi

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North Sulawesi is one of the 32 provinces in the Republic of Indonesia, with its capital city being Manado (formely also called "Menado"). This region with an area of 1,533,698 ha is located at 0º30"- 4º 3" North Latitude and 121º127" East Longitude.Based on the regional government system, North Sulawesi is subdivided into the Manado Municipality, Bolaang Mongondow District, Sangihe Talaud District and Bitung Municipality. To the North this region borders on the Republic of the Philippines, Sulawesi Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The Eastern part is on the Maluku Sea and the Southern side is the Tomini Gulf. The western part borders Gorontalo Province which until the end of 2000 was a part of North Sulawesi and then became an own province. The terrain is extremely mountainous and hilly, stretching from Lembean - Wulur Mahatus mountain chain (in Minahasa) continuing to Mount Ambang- Mount Gambuta (in Bolaang Mongondow). In Sangihe Talaud there are both active and extinct volcanoes, some towering 1,800 - 2,000 meters. Rich volcanic ash has blessed North Sulawesi with fertile lands; the highlands and lowlands producing rice, coconut, clove, nutmeg, vanilla and vegetables. The plains produce rice and corn in Dumoga, Ayong and Sangkub (Bolaang Mongondow). Plateaus in Tondano (Minahasa) also produce rice and corn, while Modoinding is know for its vegetables. Sangihe Talaud is recognized for its high quality nutmeg and Rumbia Trees (Sago Palm the source of a special flour for traditional cookies/snack).