Rabu, 27 Januari 2010

The horse collided Family Attractions Muna


Exciting, gripping, and entertaining. That's the atmosphere that feels as attractions held. This is a fight two "men" to fight "woman".

In the story of human life, the story of a woman's seizure by the men may have become a common thing to hear. But it was a bloody love story also applies to animals, like horses. This heroic tale, is claimed, can only be found on the island of Muna. An island in Southeast Sulawesi region that has been known for teak wood.

Pogeraha Adara

Complaint traditional horse is the famous attraction in Southeast Sulawesi, Muna, exactly in the district. At each operate must be an interesting spectacle for the public. Muna in the community, is a popular attraction called
Pogeraha Adara which means 'horse power struggle'. In the era of royal glory Muna, a horse race is displayed at the time of the king receiving important guests from outside the area, such as Java or other areas. This is an attraction to entertain the guests. After the empire collapsed, these traditions continue to grow, even into the superior tradition of tribal Muna.
"Battle" was led by a horse trainer called meintarano. Handlers are then chant to evoke anger two stallion that will clash. After reading the spell is finished, the group led mare stallion presented in the middle of the arena. Of course, the horse which is used as the leader of the group is a big horse and fierce. From the other side, also issued a stallion is ready to challenge the big band leaders such mare. This stallion trying to bring him to the group of mares, which led the mare to be angry.
So the race to show superiority in front of the mare was not in dodgery again. Anger horses will culminate with each other kick, bite, and gore. Male horses then attack each other, struck with the front legs up, neck straight, teeth rattling and peck each other to find the muzzle attack. Not infrequently the horses were injured.
Cultural events always draw viewers in large numbers. To anticipate the fury of horses in order to not injure the audience, the trainer's role is crucial. In addition to the stallion emotions to each other, the handlers also served to control the raging horses so as not to injure spectators. The trainer was very skilled, so that spectators can watch the horse fight at close range.

Management Philosophy

Routine horse power struggle is held three times each year. At least, three major agenda of this attraction is always inserted as one of entertainment. Celebration of Indonesian Independence Day, Idul Fitri and Idul Adha. Independence Day celebration became the most tumultuous moments audience.
Like a traditional event that is full of meaning, so do with this horse race. Not just a fight that left suffering for horses, but also keep high philosophy. Attractions complaints that the horse has a value associated with the primacy of the rights and dignity in carrying out responsibilities. A very good message applied in societal life.
Until now, people continue to implement the Tribal Muna this philosophy. They will try hard to keep the rights and dignity, even though the lives of so the stakes. Embraced this philosophy in public life Muna Tribe that formally enshrined in Muna District emblem. Recent years, the attraction of a typical horse race area is now threatened with extinction due to declining horse population in Muna District. And, this unique attraction is now only found in Sub Lawa.

Selasa, 19 Januari 2010

Nova Scotia Canada's historic seacoast

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, beautiful plains of the headland to the bay is rarely mentioned as a tourist destination. Whereas the Canadian maritime region is charming and elegant as traces of history. Welcome to Canada's historic seacoast!
His name alone is beautiful. Nova Scotia. Derived from the Latin word for New Scotland, Nova Scotia was inhabited by a majority of Scottish descent. Geographical location is just "one step" from the European continent and only separated by the Atlantic Ocean also has a spectacular natural order and structure of the weather is not far different from Scotland.
In the past colonial era, Nova Scotia is Canada's gateway to mainland Europe. No wonder the place is filled with relics of the historic building it. Scottish influence was felt through a variety of thick ancient Celtic culture is still preserved today.

The Legendary Titanic

Step foot in Nova Scotia came from capital, Halifax. Located in Nova Scotia peninsula, summer in the city offers a variety of activities centered on the Halifax Waterfront. Begin to "crawl" through the hall, back to the golden age voyage of European nations to seek a new world, with up Privateers Wharf Historical Properties fenced historical buildings and typical European market replica old age. Of course, exploration of this historic area will feel less perfect without a visit to the maritime museum, the Museum Ship Acadia. In a short time and in a fun way, this museum will give you knowledge about the history and life in Nova Scotia. In addition to ship a collection of various age, you can see the remnants of the goods that had rescued from the ship Titanic? Collection of these objects were collected by three of the rescue ship was sent from Halifax in the search for and rescue victims. Halifax is the nearest town from the location of the sinking Titanic, and the legend of "the unsinkable ship" that sank in the Atlantic tragic was the main attraction.

Jumat, 08 Januari 2010

The Beauty of the Sea Primary GILI Terawangan

Lombok Rinjani summit not only or Senggigi Beach. Adjacent to the northwestern island of Lombok, there was a small island that holds the beauty of the ocean floor.

If you are on vacation in Lombok, what you used to visit most? Perhaps, you are immediately tempted to enjoy the beautiful sunset at Senggigi beach. But, did you see the small island across from the beautiful beach?
There are three earthen Lombok language which means small island - the sea between Bali and Lombok Strait, which Gili Terawangan , Gili Meno and Gili Air. However, the most interesting is Gili Terawangan. According to the beliefs of the ancients, it is said in Gili Terawangan a dump for the people that do not comply with local custom. Who thought, now this Gili Terawangan almost never quiet, always crowded visited domestic and foreign tourists. In fact, some say, Gili Terawangan like a small paradise in the west of Lombok.


Peering blue reef.

Gili  Terawangan  consists of coastal lowlands surrounded by hills as high as 5-70 meters from the sea surface. Sunlight shines friendly, ranging from 27 to 33 degrees Celsius. Given the low rainfall that fell, the 90-day estimate for a year, this area somewhat dry and barren. Rocky ground. In coastal areas could see many mangroves and cactus. Most of the residents who live here are immigrants from Bugis and chilli and natives, the Sasak tribe.
This island can be traveled in several routes, including from Senggigi Beach, with a motor boat. It takes approximately one hour. Although small, containing only about six people, the boat is quite comfortable. Boat rental price of about 300,000. Along the way to the small island scenery looks incredible. Blue sea water mixed with rocky hills, framed by the waves that broke the rocks. Steep rock is a little difficult, but exciting. Amid the sea we can feel the silence. Only exposure to the sound waves chasing each other. Everything plastered like a beautiful painting. Sometimes, we see the waves that "lick" the white sandy beaches. Palm trees seemed to march. Several five-star inn is built on a rocky hill visible from a distance.
In addition to the Senggigi Beach, Gili Terawangan can be achieved through the port of Ward, using motor boats. Although the faster travel time, less than half an hour and cost less, hany 10,000. per orang.Namun, the scenery much more beautiful when taken through Senggigi Beach. You can also go through Benoa, Bali, using a speedboat. But, in addition to higher costs, you will spend 3 jam at the trip.
Excess Gili Terawangan outstanding is a condition very gently sloping beaches. Its depth is only about 1-3 meters in the limit 20 meters from the shore. With so visitors can see marine life directly from the surface of the beach. This beach is stunning. Sparkling white sand, sun soaked. Seawater shades, from light blue to dark blue, adding to its beauty. Not to mention the background of the hills in the distance, plus the wind breeze. We will be very tempted to touch the clear water.
No wonder the beach is a target of the fans in the water activity. Because the waves are calm, tourists can swim, diving, snorkelling and even surfing. But, the height of waves there is only 1 meter maximum. While snorkeling we play here we can see the beauty beneath the sea, lay in front of our blue reef. It's beautiful, but unfortunately there are no turtles on Gili Terawangan. If you want to see the turtles we have crossed over to Gili Meno.
In this Gili Terawangan  has many inns that offer a lot of special services is also an atmosphere and a unique architecture and traditional. It was in pampering with a variety of natural beauty in Gili terawangan.

Rabu, 06 Januari 2010

Tangkahan, Peaceful Jungle Retreat

Nature tourism fans certainly familiar with the name of Bukit Lawang in North Sumatra. Area which is one of the orangutan rehabilitation center in Sumatra, this is quite common in the exposed and preached everywhere. But not far from Bukit Lawang, is there an alternative tourism is far more natural and less known to tourists yet.

Located in the area Louser Mountain National Park (TNGL) which is one of the largest forest area in Southeast Asia which has achieved the status of protection, bushy Tangkahan offers lush rainforest that can be achieved in the range just two hours from Bukit Lawang, or about five hours by bus or rental car from the city of Medan (approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Medan), then followed with a wooden boat across Kuala Sungai Buluh clear watery. In the dry season, you are biased even without a boat to cross. Simply lift the luggage you on the head, then slowly climb rocks across the river to. Seru!

Flanked by palm oil plantations and TNGL, Tangkahan presence is very important as a buffer zone for national parks, which is the last habitat of hundreds of plant and animal species typical of Sumatra,including the world's largest flower,carrion flower or Raflesia arnoldii,and of course home to elephants,Sumatra tigers and orangutans.

Enjoy the inspirational adventure, through the dense mountain road covered with trees, steep valleys set in verdant rice fields and the river twists and turns of charming. Visit the Sumatra elephants that have been in practice a "ranger" to help the forest rangers on patrol around the area.Explore the dense jungle vegetation and looked forward to the opportunity to meet with the orangutans.Just Forest Tangkahan would leave a "meditation" perfect for body and soul!Interested?

Minggu, 03 Januari 2010

Siberut, The Asian Galapagos


Although the administrative region of the Mentawai Islands were included in the Province of West Sumatra, Lo scattered four small islands in the Mentawai Strait is separated from the mainland of Sumatra Island. Located 155 kilometers from the west coast of Sumatra, Mentawai Islands, an isolated since the mid-Pleistocene era, about 500,000 to one million years ago. Isolation is precisely the "merit" to produce unique unusual endemic to the natural wealth in these islands.
Siberut is the largest island in the Mentawai, an area of 4030 square kilometers. In it, the majority of Mentawai natives still live in harmony with nature, to continue old traditions long time ago. Forest is their home. Dense canopy of primary forest that covered 60 percent of the island is their roof. More than that, Siberut has endemic species or species that typically exceeds the number of species jumlahmya entire endemikdi Sumatra. Thanks to this unique, Siberut dubbed "The Asian Galapagos". You should precisely if the forest area which has the status of Siberut National Park since 1993 has become one of the last forests, biosphere Reserves, which should be saved and preserved.

Jumat, 01 Januari 2010

The Heart of Borneo, 3 Countries 1 Vision


From the first, the name "Borneo" is identical with the mystery of the jungle in the third largest island in the world. But now, the island of Kalimantan or Borneo leaving 40 percent of forest area that past. There was a moan of leaves falling to the ground before their time. Highlight invisible animals pitifully beg mercy.
Concern over the fate of this landscape has been called the three countries, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, to introduce an ambitious program called The Heart of Borneo, bringing together all of the corridor that crosses geographical boundaries of the three countries. Determine areas in the rainforest area of 746,000 square kilometers as a conservation.
This area has 221 species of mammals, 620 bird species and more than 1,000 types of insects. In addition, 35 percent of some 15,000 species tumbuhannya, can not be found anywhere else on earth. An intricate network of ecosystems that have supported the earth millions of years. That is why it is important to maintain the integrity of this region. The heart of Borneo are not biased fragmented. Fragmentation in this area will break the cycle of life, including our lives.
Visit the "Heart" of Borneo is not impossible, but given the vast area, you need to determine which parts to explore.