statue of jesus buntu burake in tana toraja..

 

hello foreign friends There is something unique about the religious tourism of Buntu Burake in Tana Toraja. In this place is the statue of Jesus Buntu Burake, which is very tall and large, and is said to be no less magnificent than the original statue in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Even the statue in front of the Makale city with a height of 40 meters is the largest and highest statue compared to the original. calculated from sea level From the Buntu Burake area, tourists can also enjoy the beautiful view of Makale city and Toraja mountains.

Not only can it be seen from below, tourists can also reach the top of the Jesus statue, which was in fact made so that tourists can see it from above. The Toraja Jesus statue itself has 7,777 steps that will make it easy for tourists who want to visit to reach the top of the statue. Located at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level, visitors can feel the beauty of the beautiful Makale town with tongkonan-shaped houses. History and legend Burake is a village in the Makale area commonly called Bua' Burake, ruled long ago by a To Dolo (ancestor) named Sirrang from Tongkonan Banua Puan, Marinding, who married Ambun in Dangle and was the ruler of the city.

Those who established customary territories came from Makale. Each Bua Penanian and Kampung area is a combination of several areas of Tondok, Saroan, Tepo-Tondok or other names, which are the smallest territorial units within customary territory and have been used by indigenous peoples for generations. as a livelihood for the local community. this has been inherited from their ancestors and with the usual institutional structure together with the history of existence of the community.

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LOSARI BEACH you must visit

 

Losari Beach is one of the main tourist icons of Makassar. This beach is a popular recreation area for local residents or tourists who want to take a vacation in this Losari beach, the sunset of the warm afternoon sun is the most epic sight in Losari beach you can enjoy. However, it is always crowded with tourists or tourists, while this tourist spot in Makassar is also popular as a place for sports activities in the morning.

Losari beach, famous for its sunsets, is said to have had the longest tables and booths in the world. Why is it called the beach with the longest tables and stalls in the world? Along this beach there used to be tents that were interconnected for about 1 km. Not only various types of seafood are sold at the stalls every night, but also various types of Makassar specialties, the most famous of which is banana epe. Pisang epe are plantains that are fried, then mashed and sprinkled with brown sugar, very delicious when eaten hot. The stand was recently moved.

History of Losari Beach In ancient times, Losari Beach had its own history. This place used to be a fish market that was always open from morning to noon. And in the afternoon until night it is used as a place for the sale of various basic necessities. Around 1945, following the idea of ​​Makassar's mayor at the time, DM Van Switten, construction began along the coast. This development has continued to this day. This beach is not just a tourist spot, historical carvings can be found all over Makassar on Losari beach. You must try the seafood here in Losari Beach, or you can even find this typical Makassar dish here and don't get me wrong if you can't forget the culinary delights here because the taste is so delicious.

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the charm of beauty in the sea, OLELE SEA PARK

 

This tour is called Olele Marine Park and it is located in Olele Village, Kabila Bone District, Bone Bolango Regency. It only takes around 30 to 45 minutes to reach this marine park. The distance is about 20 km from the center of Gorontalo. Olele Beach has a very beautiful sandy beach and is located near residential areas. The water visibility is still good, the coral reefs are still beautiful and well maintained. If you want to snorkel, you can also rent a boat, and you can move from one place to another. one of the places to snorkel is very close to the beach where the houses of the residents are.

The beach and the sea are always clean. This seems to be because they treat the beach and the sea as their front yard, or one could say that the residents take care of the beauty of the sea and the coral grows here. and do not look with one eye at this ordinary beach, because it has extraordinary beauty in the depths of the sea. From the moment you arrive, you will see several fishing boats mooring on the beach.

Interestingly, the traveler immediately saw the activities of fishermen or fish finders. In this marine tourism paradise you can enjoy large boats and rich marine products with the naked eye.

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THE SAND DESERVES OF INDONESIA, Oetune Beach

 

Who would have thought that in a tropical country like Indonesia there is also an exotic desert? It is not a desert in the true sense, but a beach with a wide expanse of white sand that resembles a desert. The beach is Oetune Beach in Oebelo, South Amanuban, South Central Timor District, NTT. It takes about 3-4 hours by car from Kupang city. Apart from Kolbano Beach, South Central Timor Regency (TTS) also has a number of other up-and-coming tourist objects.

Still parallel to the Kolbano beach, there is a rather unique beach with white sand. This beach called Oetune Beach can even be compared to several other beautiful Indonesian beaches in its beauty. Oetune Beach is located in Oebelo, South Amanuban, South Central Timor District, NTT. The beauty that Oetune Beach offers is very different from other beaches. The Oetune coastal desert is often compared to the deserts of the Middle East. You can take pictures in the desert with a very beautiful blue sea as the background. Oetune Beach has very unique waves, the waves roll in one by one.

Also, the texture of the sand is very smooth. The location of the beach is very wide, so you can do various exciting activities there. if you visit Oetune beach, it takes time and effort. Driving to Oetune beach takes around 2.5-3 hours and is 115 km away. To get to the place, you can use a private vehicle. However, there is only one way to get to the beach itself, which is via the southern route. This southern route was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Indonesia in 1990.

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Beauty and has its own charm, Satonda Island

 

Satonda Island is one of the tourist destinations in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) with its natural beauty. This tourist destination is located off the north coast of the island of Sumbawa. Satonda Island is included in the territory of Dompu Regency. The location of this beach is only 3 km from the Sanggar Strait in the Flores Sea. Satonda Island is one of the destinations in West Nusa Tenggara with beauty not to be missed. Satonda Island is located on the west side of Dompu in Nangamiro Village, Tambora District, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). Satonda Island has a unique natural panorama and is rich in history.

This island is a land that was formed from the bottom of the sea due to volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. The volcanic island of Satonda looks beautiful from the top of Mount Tambora, which is about 30 kilometers away. Many say that climbing Mount Tambora is incomplete without visiting Satonda Island. Satonda Island is said to be better known among foreign tourists, so it has become something of a stopover when visiting Komodo National Park from Bali or Lombok. According to historical folklore, this island is a forbidden island that cannot be inhabited because it became the exile of princess Dae Minga.

If you want to travel to Satonda Island, you can travel from Sumbawa Besar to Nangamiro Port with a distance of 8 hours. To reach Satonda Island from the mainland, you can cross from Labuan Kenanga. With a long journey of about 15 minutes. this route is better because Labuan Kenanga and Satonda piers are opposite each other compared to Calabahi – Satonda port, which is also about 15 minutes away. From Dompu, the two ports are about 2.5 hours from the city of Dompu.

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Learn while enjoying the Bau Nyale Event, Sacred Traditions and Legends festival

 

The Bau Nyale Festival is a hereditary tradition of the Sasak people. The enthusiasm of the people was very high and the reception was carried out with great fanfare as the festival was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. but now this festival can be held again, because this festival can be a catalyst for the revival and economic recovery of the people of NTB. The Sasak tribe of Lombok Island has an annual cultural tradition that is rooted in local community legend and is now used as a cultural festival called Bau Nyale, one of Lombok Island's tourism icons.

The annual cultural tradition is Bau Nyale, which etymologically comes from the Sasak language, that is, from the word Bau which means "to catch" and the word Nyale which means "marine worms", so the Bau Nyale tradition is a tradition of catching marine worms. Bau Nyale is a very important tradition for the people of Central Lombok and is part of the richness and uniqueness of the culture of this region.

“Every year the people of Central Lombok greet the arrival of Bau Nyale with great enthusiasm and joy. Bau Nyale is a community activity to catch sea worms that takes place every 20th of the 10th month of the traditional Sasak calendar (rampanan pranata) or exactly 5 days after the full moon, usually between February and March each year.

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Tour as you see the uniqueness and appeal of the traditional village of Sade, central Lombok

 

The custom of the Sasak tribe has become a tourist attraction at home and abroad. Sade Traditional Village has a long history, where Sasak tribal customs took place around 1500 years ago. Rambitan village, Pujut, Central Lombok Regency. This hamlet is known as a hamlet that actually maintains the customs of the Sasak tribe. Due to the uniqueness of this area and the uniqueness of its inhabitants, namely the Sasak tribe, Sade Village has been designated as a tourist village by the Lombok Island Tourism Office.

This village is often referred to as a reflection of the native Sasak tribe of Lombok. Although this village is located on the side of a slippery main road, the residents are committed to maintaining the authenticity of the village and the original customs of the Sasak tribe. Another interesting and unique thing about this village is that the Sade Lombok village is the way local residents take care of residential buildings. Residents of the town of Sade mop the floor with buffalo dung. The house scrubbing process is done twice a week. Surprisingly, the villager's house did not smell at all.

It just keeps the floor clean. Also, mopping with buffalo dung serves to strengthen the floor and prevent mosquitoes or other insects from entering the house. The first thing you will experience when you visit Sade Village is to see first hand how unique the traditional Sasak house is. The house is built with traditional materials and is very resistant. The traditional house of the Sasak tribe is made of traditional materials such as dry straw for the roof, woven bamboo for the walls and the floors are left on the ground. On top of that, by visiting this village, you can witness first-hand the daily life of the Sasak people. One of the unique daily activities of the Sasak tribe in this village, so what do you think, foreign tourists, are you not interested in visiting this village?

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the charm and beauty of the waterfall MUNGKU KODEK lombok

 

Mangku Kodek Waterfall is a natural tourist spot in Seteluk Village, Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). Mangku Kodek waterfall offers a natural beauty that is so enchanting that if you look at it you will not be able to say a word. This waterfall is about 30 meters high and the water is very clear turquoise color, this waterfall is the right place to relax. and enjoy the natural beauty with your family. The flow from this waterfall comes from Mount Rinjani, so it contains sulfur, which is good for skin health.

The water outlet is also large so the current is quite strong. We can play and swim in the water here, the depth is as high as an adult's waist. Make sure you don't miss your vacation moments with the best camera! But be careful, because in some places there are dangerous whirlpools. Mangku Kodek waterfall is surrounded by natural plants that are still intact. The gurgling of the water and the song of the birds add to the harmony of the natural beauty of this waterfall. Around the waterfall there are also various seats and pavilions that can be used to rest.

Not only that, around the Mangku Kodek waterfall there are several beautiful small caves and also hills that can be used as walking spots. For trekking lovers, this place is the right choice. Walking through the hills that surround the waterfall will make your adrenaline soar and you will have an unforgettable experience. It's fun to enjoy the natural beauty and offbeat spots that Mangku Kodek Waterfall destination presents. Tourists in Lombok will not lose much because this destination is very affordable. For visitors who want to stay overnight, there are various accommodation options such as homestays, villas and hotels around the Mangku Kodek waterfall. There are several accommodation options to choose from within 20-30 minutes of the Mangku Kodek waterfall. Apart from its natural beauty, Mangku Kodek Waterfall is also an ideal place to meditate and enjoy the serenity of nature. Seeing this beautiful waterfall makes you feel calm, healthy and naturally beautiful.

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