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Introduction
Long regarded only as an inconvenient 12
hours road trip between Borobudur in
Central Java
and Bali, the eastern third of Java is becoming
a destination in its own right. Volcanic
craters, deserted beaches, wildlife
reserves, well preserved
temple complexes and friendly colorful people
make East Java a prime "Soft Adventure" destination.
The hotels may be a little bumpier but the
various attractions make any transient disomfort
and inconvenience fade into memoriable experience.
Historically,
from 10th to 13th century, the great kingdoms
of the period kediri, singasari and Majapahit
have bequethed a rich heritage of tample art,
literature, music and drama
. The Majapahit Empire arose in 1292 AD. Besides dominating the entire archipelago
is authority
also covered the Malay penisula and parts of the Philippines.
HIndu-Budhists influences lasted throughout
the 14th ecntury and spread throughout the islands. after the Brantas Valley was
conquered by Moslem in 1527 AD, many Hidus fled east-wards, to Blambangan and
Bali.
There are numerous temple ruins found,
date from classical time of Hindu-Buda period, 7 - 15 th century AD as well as
the hisotorical sites dating from the early day of Islam and Dutch colonial times.
East java well known as location of
Mount Bromo,the desolate volcanic massif offering the most spectacular sunrise.
The caldera 10 km across, with two peaks rising from the sandy crater floor,
Bromo is an unforgettable. Now with the confortable and it is haven up tourist
attractions. However, even chattering group tour can not detract from the majesty
of a dry season sunrise over crater rim. As a hundred shades of crimson paint
the endless sky, the world falls silent save the quiet whistle of the chill dawn
breeze over bare rock and sand.
Sitting squarely on the ring of fire, East
Java has several other accessible volcanic peaks. Mount Semeru lies 20 km south
of Bromo. Higher and more active than Bromo, Semeru is regarded by Javanese as
the abode if the Gods, the local equivalent of Mount Meru in India. The hike
to summit and back is a moderately strenuous overnight trek.
Sugarcane and coffee plantations blanketed East Java during the colonial era.
Many of these old plantation are still producing some colonial era technology
and methods. Workers plant and harvest cane with only hand tools. Tiny, steam
driven locomotives chug along side back roads, pulling equally scaled down
freight cars piled with cut sugar cane to century old refineries. A few plantations
accept morning tours through the crop lands and enormous country breakfasts.
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Baluran National Park, Bondowoso Tourism Object, Gresik Tourism Object, Bromo Mountain, Kyai Pradah Goong, Ijen Crater, Kaliklatak Area, Larung Sesaji Ceremony, Meru Betiri National Park, PENATARAN TEMPLE (CANDI PENATARAN), Reog Ponorogo, The South Sea, TOMB OF BUNG KARNO, Trisula Monument, Alam Umbul Tuk Cave, Pacitan Tourism Object, Probolinggo Tourism Object, Sidoarjo Tourism Object, Trenggalek Tourism Object, Tulungagung Tourism Object, Nganjuk tourism object, Magetan tourism object, Madiun tourism, Madura tourism object, Situbondo tourism object, Lumajang tourism object, Jombang tourism, Tuban tourism object, Mojokerto tourism object, Jember tourism object, Lamongan Tourism Object, Ngawi Tourism Object, Surabaya tourism object, Madakaripura, Malang Tourism Object, Pasuruan tourism object, Mount Penanggungan, Reco Lanang, Kediri Tourism Object, Banyuwangi tourism object, |
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The Cultural and Tourism Expo21/7/2007, Fullmoon mask Dance (Reog) Performance30/7/2007, Kacong & Cebing (Mr & Miss Sampang) Contest29/7/2007, The Traditional Bull Race Competition1/7/2007, Bondowoso Anniversary1/8/2007, Allegory Carnival21/8/2007, East Java Food Festival25/8/2007, Yadnya Kasada Offering Ceremony at Mt. Bromo26/8/2007, Sea Offerings27/8/2007, Trenggalek Regency Anniversary31/8/2007, Goat Race4/9/2007, Nyadran Ceremony7/9/2007, Offerings Ceremony in the Crater of Kelud Mountain9/9/2007, Cats Marriage Ceremony16/9/2007, Karo Ceremony27/9/2007, Khol Sunan Drajat29/9/2007, Gus & Ning (Mr & Miss Jember) Contest1/10/2007, Ceprotan Tradtional Ceremony25/10/2007, Kupatan Wendit10/10/2007, Tulungagung Regency Anniversary18/11/2007, Guk & Yuk (Mr & Miss Sidoarjo) Contest7/12/2007, Ulur - Ulur Ceremony7/12/2007, Haul Bung Karno20/6/2007, Bull Races30/11/2007, Typical Malang Dance Performe14/7/2007, Kediri Municipality Anniversary27/7/2007, Monthly Leather Puppet Shadow Plays30/6/2007, Cleaning of Water Spring29/6/2007, Temple Anniversary of Mandra Giri15/7/2007, Khoul Sunan Drajat25/11/2007, Kebur Ubalan9/6/2007, Hari Ulang Tahun Kabupaten Bondowoso16/8/2007, |
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