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Dukono Volcano in North Maluku

Dukono Volcano (1185 asl) located in the north of the island of Halmahera is one of a series of active volcanoes in North Maluku.

But unlike other mountains, volcanic craters with Dukono have high activity. In the great eruption in 1550, issued Dukono lava filling the strait between the island of Halmahera and the north slope of Mount Mamuya. When it reaches the scale eruptions of Volcanic explosivity index 3.

In Indonesia, of the many active volcanoes, along with mountain Dukono Lokon in North Sulawesi are the two most frequent alert status (level 2). Since 1933, Dukono continue to experience small eruptions continued until today.

What about transportation to get there?
Climbing to the peak (14.3 Km) is usually done through a road that is located right in front of the Observation Post Mamuya Volcano Village.

Important to note!

- Make sure you check the current status of Mount Dukono the Volcano Observation Post located in the village before the climb Mamuya.
- Please contact the Department of Tourism and Culture, North Halmahera tour guide if needed.

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Mount Salak in West Java Indonesia

Mount Salak in West Java there, Indonesia. Mount Salak has a structure of a low mountain with its own characteristics and uniqueness, both of the characteristics of the terrain and forests. Salak mountain has several peaks, of which I and Salak Salak Peak II. Salain it has again named one peak with a height of peak Sumbul 1926 m above sea level.

The geographical position of the summit of Mount Salak is at 6 ° 43 'S and 106 ° 44' East Longitude. I peak height Salak Salak II 2211 m and 2180 m asl. There's another one called Puncak Sumbul peak with an altitude of 1926 m above sea level. Salak mountain to climb than some of the hiking trail. The most frequently climbed peak is the peak of Salak Salak Peak I and II, whereas the most crowded path is through the waterfall route Jackfruit. In addition to TSB path. pathways that can be achieved is through the path or route Cidahu Sukabumi Ratu Crater.

Mount Salak included in Regency Sukabumi and Bogor, West Java. Management of its forest area was originally under the Bogor Perhutanioffice KPH, but since 2003, to the expansion of the Mist Mountain National Park, now called the Mist Mountain National Park-Salak.

Salak mountain known as a place of education for clubs nature lovers. Dense jungle terrain and rarely climbed Mount Salak climbers make appropriate as a means of studying the nature lovers. Yet Mount Salak has a difficult path for novice climbers, because the path is rarely found a puddle of water. Various wildlife can be found on the slopes of Mount Salak, ranging from toads and frogs, reptiles, birds to mammals.

Many think the name comes from the name of Mount Salak Salak plants, but this is precisely the name of the mountain comes from the Sanskrit word "Salaka" which means silver. Then Mount Salak means "Silver Mountain."

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Imagine the charm of Sani Waterfall

South Coast, West Sumatra, there is a stunning waterfall. Sani shadow falls, its name. This waterfall is located in the village of Koto Baru subdistrict shadow. Imagine Sani waterfall consists of several levels, according to locals there are about five terjun.Tetapi water that can be reached only up to the second level waterfall.

The first level of the waterfall has a height of nearly 80 meters. There are three branches flowing waterfall rocks. From a distance, it resembles a waterfall ponytail. Below this there is deep waterfall that has been created for the pool to the shower-bath. First-level waterfall is visited by many tourists.

Imagine a waterfall Sani second level is a waterfall located approximately 400 feet above the waterfall Sani shadow first level. To arrive at this second level waterfall tourists have to walk up the hill located next to the waterfall shadow sani first level so far approximately 400 meters. Height of the waterfall is the second level to 25 meters.

These attractions within 60 miles of the city of Padang and 20 km from the city with a long trip Painan approximately 1.5 hours and can be reached by car in two and four, and very easy to reach because it is just 500 m from the roadside. If a visit to the South Coast, enjoy the charm of shadow Sani waterfall.

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Maek, The Thousand and Menhir, the oldest in the Minangkabau

The word comes from maek Mahat, which means corpse. Each menhir is always facing the direction of Mount Sago (northeast). According to myth, the ancients considered as the God of Mount Sago. And it could be a reason that the bodies are buried tombstone (menhirs) overlooking Mount Sago.

But more mysteries when I interviewed one of the visitors from there. Once in the 1980's there were researchers from Jakarta and Australia to examine the menhir menhirs and bring some samples to a lab for testing. Menhir on Mahat and the results have been around 3 BC to 1 AD.

And of course as long as we know, history is determined from when the discovery of writing. and so far we know the early history of Indonesia began from the 7th century inscription in Kutai Kutai, East Kalimantan.

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The site of Mount Padang Cianjur

Mountain site in Kampung Padang Padang and Kampung Panggulan Mountain, the Village District Karyamukti Campaka, Cianjur, a megalithic site punden shaped staircase of the largest in Southeast Asia. Is considering a building area of approximately 900 m2 purbakalanya with area around the site itself approximately 3 ha.
The existence of this site appeared in the report peratama Rapporten kundigen van de oudheid-Dienst (ROD), in 1914, later reported to NJ Krom 1949. in 1979 concerned officials in the development and research of cultural bend is followed by the overseers of local culture and Pulit ditlinbinjarah Arkenas to review the site location. Since that time research efforts toward the site of Mount Padang began to do well from the point of archaeological, historical, geological and other.
Building form reflects punden berundaknya megalithic tradition (meaning great and Lithos mega means stone) as is common in some areas in West Java. Gunung Padang site located 50 kilometers from Cianjur said to be the greatest megalithic sites in Southeast Asia. Among the local community, the site is believed to be evidence of attempts to build the palace of King Siliwangi overnight.
Aided by his troops, he tried to collect the stone blocks that are only found in the area. However, the night seemed to pass faster. In the dawn tinge the eastern horizon of his search had been thwarted, then it is of Regional and then he left. He let the stones scattered on the hill which is now called Mount Padang. Padang is meant by light.

Gunung Padang punden staircase, built with massive volcanic rocks that form a rectangle.
The building consists of five terraces with different sizes. The stones have not had a touch of human hands in a sense, has not worked or shaped by human hands.
Blocks of stone which the sums are so many that spread almost over the top of Mount Padang. Locals dub some of the stones of the terraces with the names of the smell of Islam. For example there is a table called Milled Pangancingan Kiai, Chair Bonang Grandmother, Grandmother Jojodog or Swasana seat, backrest stone Suhaedin Sheikh alias Sheikh Abdul Rusman, grandparent households Marzuki Sheikh, and Sheikh Abdul Fukor stone.

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Sampireun village in Garut

Sampireun village in Garut, a resort located on the lake with a strong feel of Sunda. The place is cool, calm, and full of Sundanese culture will create a romantic atmosphere for you and your partner to welcome Valentine.
Sampireun village located on Jl Raya Samarang Kamojang, District Samarang, Garut, West Java. Go to this place took about 6 hours from Jakarta by private vehicle. However, upon arriving at this place, coolness, calmness, and Sundanese village atmosphere will eliminate fatigue during the trip.
This place is perfect for couples in love to spend time together. Sampireun is a resort village at an altitude of 1000 masl The area around Kampung Sampireun is a lake that has an area of about one hectare. The lake is clean and populated by many carp. The trees are lush and bungalows made of wood will add to the bend of this place.
Sampireun, taken from a lake and has a meaning that is a haven. This lake also has a natural spring that is still well used by locals to irrigate the fields. In addition, on the outskirts of the garden there are natural bamboo. Gemerciknya voices will be a unique natural music.

According to the official website of Kampung Sampireun, www.kampungsampireun.com, this place has 22 bungalows are located on the outskirts of the lake. Each bungalow has a boat, which would bring the pair to sail the lake full of fish and cool. In addition, visitors can chat directly with populations around the famous hospitality.
Sundanese villages which can be felt in the thick of this place. Some things that will add to the atmosphere Sunda is designed bungalow houses on stilts with typical Sundanese Parahyangan tatar, the architecture is made of bamboo, a variety of culinary Sunda, and in the evening, the strains of harp flute played by the village art group will make your evening Sampireun with a partner was more romantic and peaceful.
Many packages are offered by Village Sampireun, such as honeymoon packages and wedding packages. Some facilities such as Bamboo Flutes Restaurant, Princess Bale Amantie, Waroeng Coffee, and many more are guaranteed to make everyone feel at home for long in this place.from:detik

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Ritual Entas-Entas Society Tengger - Bromo Tradition Cleansed Spirit Ancestors

To purify the soul (atma) ancestor or family member who has died, the Tengger community on the slopes of Mount Bromo has its own way a traditional ceremony called the rite Entas-entas. As performed by the Head Shaman Tengger Mudjono.
Ritual Entas - entas was centered at the Village Hall Ngadas District Sukapura. Mudjono perform this ritual to purify the spirit of 33 members of his family who had died. Stages of the ritual was carried out for three days.
Mudjono describes the first stage that must be implemented in a ritual-entas entas are inviting spirits of family members who will be purified and stored in a place made of bamboo. "And every spirit that were previously stored in a place made of bamboo were transferred to a doll," he said.

Furthermore, according to Mudjono, each doll was given clothing last worn by the ghost in question during life. Where the men wear a scarf, while the women do not wear. Then each doll is also given the name of the spirits of family members. "Each doll contains the spirit which has given the name of the spirits of family members who will be purified," he explained.
In this stage, dolls dressed in the spirit for life was given a treat in front of him. According to the Tengger community trust, treats should be given to the spirit equal to that given to treat the guests. "If suguhannya different, then the spirits will penetrate into the bodies of children and grandchildren," he explained.
The next stage is burning dolls. Stages of combustion doll is the core of the ceremony-entas Entas Tengger community. "The meaning of the ritual-entas Entas purify his spirit is a family member, let me be one with God the Almighty," he said.
Mudjono further explained, the new family member fused soul with God the Almighty after eleven times in a ceremony called Entas-entas. "Spirits who had undergone a similar ceremony eleven times, can not be called again," he added.
Do not forget Mudjono explained that the Tengger community trust, if the family spirit is not sanctified through the ceremony entas-entas, it will be disastrous for the families who are still alive. "If the ritual is not implemented, then the family life will be miserable. Because spirits are also praying for the family who are still alive, "he said.
Mudjono explained that this ritual is usually held in conjunction with another celebration. But there are also some people who perform the ceremony performed exclusively, but depending on the capabilities of each.
from:probolinggokab.go.id

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Dukono Volcano in North Maluku

Mount Salak in West Java Indonesia

Imagine the charm of Sani Waterfall

Maek, The Thousand and Menhir, the oldest in the Minangkabau

The site of Mount Padang Cianjur

Sampireun village in Garut

Ritual Entas-Entas Society Tengger - Bromo Tradition Cleansed Spirit Ancestors

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