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Krisis Global Juga Hantam Industri Pariwisata Dunia

Posted by Lambang Insiwarifianto 11/21/08 0 comments for Manado hotels

JAKARTA, SELASA - Badan PBB untuk pariwisata (UN-WTO/United Nations World Tourism Organization) memperkirakan pertumbuhan pariwisata global akan menurun. "Karena krisis keuangan global diperkirakan akan berlanjut sampai 2009, UN-WTO memperkirakan persentase laju pertumbuhan kunjungan pariwisata global akan berada di kisaran 0 - 2 persen," kata Staf Ahli Menbudpar (Menteri Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata) Thamrin B Bachri melalui pesan singkat dari China, Senin (17/11).

Thamrin berpartisipasi mewakili Indonesia pada International Conference on Revitalization of Tourism and Confronting Crisis di Chengdu Propinsi Sichuan, Cina yang diprakarsi oleh UN-WTO dan CNTA (China National Tourism Administration) dari 15 November - 19 November 2008.

Mengutip UN-WTO, Thamrin mengatakan padahal persentase pertumbuhan kunjunan pariwisata global pada empat bulan pertama tahun 2008 sudah mencapai rata-rata 5,7 persen. "Bahkan pada bulan Mei 2008 terjadi peningkatan permintaan mencapai 7 persen. Namun mulai Juni, Juli, Agustus 2008 pertumbuhan menurun 2 persen sehingga untuk 8 bulan pertama 2008 rata-rata pertumbuhan dunia 3,7 persen," katanya.

UN-WTO memperkirakan pertumbuhan pariwisata dunia akan terus melambat sekitar 2 - 3 persen sampai dengan Desember 2008.

Dalam konferensi internasional tersebut, kata Thamrin, ada hasil-hasil penting yang perlu ditindaklanjuti oleh Indonesia yaitu bahwa pembangunan pariwista hendaknya dilihat secara seimbang dari dua sisi yaitu optimalisasi dampak positif pariwisata dengan peningkatan jumlah kunjungan wisatawan asing dan wisatawan domestik, serta meminimalisir bahkan mereduksi dampak negatif pariwisata misalnya menyiapkan program antisipasi dampak pemanasan global dari sektor pariwisata.

Selanjutnya, kendatipun pariwisata dunia diperkirakan akan mengalami krisis sebagai akibat berlanjutnya krisis keuangan dunia, lanjut Thamrin, namun agenda-agenda yang terkait dengan global warming dan pembangunan pariwisata yang berbasis pelibatan masyarakat harus tetap dilaksanakan. "Ini himbaun UN WTO kepada negara-negara anggotanya," katanya.

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Tourism future bright despite travel warning: Minister

Posted by Lambang Insiwarifianto 11/17/08 0 comments for Manado hotels

The Minister of Tourism and Culture Jero Wacik expressed optimism Thursday that the future of Indonesia's tourism remained bright despite a number of countries issuing travel warnings following the recent execution of three terrorists.

"Tourism conditions in Indonesia remain stable, particularly in Bali," he said.

Several countries, including Australia -- one of the largest contributors to tourist numbers -- has warned its citizens against traveling to Indonesia following the execution of Amrozy, Ali Ghufron and Imam Samudra.

The three were convicted terrorists responsible for the 2002 bombings of two popular night spots in Kuta. The blasts killed 202 people, mainly foreigners, and injured hundreds of others.

Jero said there were fears the executions would destabilize the country's security, but counterterrorism forces had managed to maintain stability.

Jero said he was confident that the travel warnings would not significantly affect the flow of foreign travelers into Indonesia, and denied they had triggered cancellations and a reduction in visitor numbers.

"Please check those facts. From which countries did these cancellations occur? Based on the report I received, everything is still going well," he said.

A small decline in tourist numbers over a one or two day period was normal, he said, but those instances should not be used to measure the overall conditions.

Citing official data, Jero said the number of foreigners visiting Bali was still around 6,000 tourists per day, exceeding the average of 4,500 visitors.

"This year the average soared to 6,000 and even 6,400 tourists per day. These are very good numbers," he said. Jero said this proved Bali was still a very attractive destination for holiday-makers.

From January to August 2008, 1,298,046 foreign and domestic tourists visited Bali, a monthly increase of around 10% compared to the same period last year.

"We think the numbers will remain at a high level, or even increase," Jero said.

Indonesia's receives the most tourists from Japan, Australia, Russia and Malaysia.

Source : Jakartapost

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Manado Classic Tour + Bunaken Diving

Posted by Lambang Insiwarifianto 11/13/08 0 comments for Manado hotels

Manado Classic Tour + Bunaken Diving

INDONESIAN MARKET

Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights

Hotel :

Quality or Similar ( Manado Area )

Tour Highlights: Woloan village an area with a big group of carpenters, Tondano Lake, Hill of love, Pulutan village that produces clay pottery, Linow Lake, Mount Mahawu, White water rafting, Bunaken Diving

ITINERARY:
Day 1 : ARRIVAL – ANIMAL SAFARIS (L, D)
Arrive Manado, meet and Greet by local representative ,and transfer to Bitung for Animal Safaris,- birds, snake, smallest monkey,- lunch enroute. Afternoon return to Manado, city tour, dinner, transfer to Hotel, free Program

Day 02 : BUNAKEN DIVING (B, L, D).

( up to 3 guided boat day dive )
After breakfast, transfer to Manado bay and then travel by motorized canoe to Bunaken Island, it will take around 45 minutes from Manado bay. You have time to enjoy the most beautiful and colorful coral reef formation as well as thousand species of fish and others marine life. Up to 3 of guided boat dive- ( tanks, weight provided) Lunch will be served board. afternoon back to Manado, Dinner will be served at a seafood restaurant in Kalasey. transfer to the hotel, free program.

Day 03 : MINAHASA HIGHLAND TOUR (B,L,D)

Minahasa highland visiting Woloan village an area with a big group of carpenters, they are building the traditional Minahasa wooden house for sell. Drive around Tondano Lake with its goldfish farm. After lunch visiting Hill of love with the spring water and 2435 stairs around this hill enroute visiting Pulutan village that produces clay pottery. This tour is uncompleted if you not seeing the Linow Lake in Lahendong for its the sulfur and sunshine, return to Manado ,dinner, transfer to Hotel, free Program .

Day 04 : DEPARTURE ( B)
After breakfast, free at you own leisure until time to transfer to Sam Ratulangi Airport for retun back

Price / pax in IDR ( based on Twin Sharing )

Package 4D3N	8 pax
( Transport )	Travello Mini Van
Quality 3*	2,590,000

Package inclusive : 3N accommodation, Tours and transfer as per itinerary, Meals as per itinerary, tour guide, entrance fee, 3 boat dive, tanks & weight

Package exclusive : Airfares and taxes, peak season surcharge, tipping, ohers not mentioned

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The Indonesian Travel Market - TIME 2008 in Makassar successfully concluded

Posted by Lambang Insiwarifianto 11/11/08 0 comments for Manado hotels

MAKASSAR - The Indonesian annual travel mart, Tourism Indonesia Mart&Expo (TIME) or 'Pasar Wisata Indonesia' is concluded today with total attendance of 104 buyers from 21 countries. The top five buyers consisted of Malaysia, Korea, India and Indonesia, Singapore, and the Netherlands. TIME 2008 also attracted 108 sellers from 16 provinces of Indonesia, which mostly come from Jakarta, South Sulawesi, Bali, North Sulawesi, West Nusa Tenggara, Yogyakarta and East Kalimantan, and Papua.

The percentage of sellers based on industry is hotel, resort and spa (75 percent), NTO (10 percent), tour operator/travel agent (7 percent), adventure/activity holiday (3 percent), airline (1.5 percent), and others (hotel management, tourism board, tourism organization and travel portal (8.5 percent).

The above was reported during the closing press conference of TIME 2008 by the organizing committee of TIME 2008. "Despite the current global financial crisis and EU ban to Indonesian airlines, TIME 2008 has booked an estimated transaction of US$15.2 million," said Meity Robot, chairperson of TIME 2008.

"The conduct of TIME 2008 in Makassar has proven successful as a result of good cooperation among the organizing committee and organizer of TIME 2008 together with the local committee, which comprises the provincial government of South Sulawesi, City of Makassar, and the entire tourism industry, as well as associations in South Sulawesi and Makassar," said Meity.

"We have heard some positive comments and constructive notes have been expressed by delegates of TIME 2008 saying that Makassar has grown significantly since the last TIME 2006 and has shown tremendous progress in featuring the city as a travel and MICE destination, with its newest international airport and convention center, as well as development of new hotels and tourism attractions," said Meity.

Buyers and international travel writers are given the opportunity to take part in the post-tour program to Toraja for 3 days and 2 nights.

The organizing committee of TIME has decided that next year's TIME will be held in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. At press time by West Nusa Tenggara yesterday, the provincial government of West Nusa Tenggara represented by the vice chairman of DPRD West Nusa Tenggara, in association with the Lombok and Sumbawa tourism board, stated that with full support from the provincial government of West Nusa Tenggara, together with the entire tourism industry and association, they are ready to host TIME 2009 and 2010 and will assure that the venue, as well as infrastructure, will be ready in time so that TIME in Lombok will be successful.

Lombok is only a 20-minute flight from Bali. The island possesses various tourism potentials, from nature (mountain, sea, and land) to culture and arts, which could attract an international market. Presently, Lombok has 3,000 hotel rooms with international standards. With the present development of hotels in Lombok, by 2009 Lombok will have around 3,500 hotel rooms.

In terms of accessibility, Lombok is flown from Singapore by Silk Air; from Malaysia by Merpati Nusantara; from Jakarta by Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, and Batavia Air; from Surabaya by Merpati Nusantara, Lion Air, Batavia Air, and Citylink; and from Bali by Merpati Nusantara, Trigana Air, and Indonesia Air Transport. Beginning December 2008, the island will have a direct flight from Perth, Australia. Moreover, Lombok is now developing its international airport.

"The shifting of TIME to Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara will be for two consecutive years - 2009 and 2010 - and is aimed at promoting Lombok and West Nusa Tenggara to the international market, as well as to foster the development of tourism facilities and improvement of infrastructure in the region so that at the end, the destination could enjoy itself as a global travel destination," Meity Robot concluded.

Last year, TIME 2006 in Makassar was attended by 110 buyers from 21 countries and 124 sellers from 20 provinces with a recorded transaction value of USD$15 million, whereas previously TIME 2005 in Yogyakarta was attended by 84 buyers from 23 countries and 128 sellers from 20 provinces with a transaction value of USD$13 million.

TIME 2008 is supported by the ministry of culture and tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, South Sulawesi provincial government, the city of Makassar, the South Sulawesi culture and tourism office, the Makassar culture and tourism office, Garuda Indonesia as the official carrier, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Korean Air, INACA (Indonesia National Air Carriers Association), BARINDO (Board of Airline Representatives Indonesia), the embassies of Indonesia overseas, ASITA (Indonesian tour operators and travel agencies) South Sulawesi, PHRI (Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association) South Sulawesi and Makassar, the Indonesian Conference and Convention Association (INCCA), Pacto Convex as the event organizer, Indo Multi Media as the offical media partner, TTG Asia and Venue Magazine as supporting media partners, and Bulanmadu.com.

Tiara P.I. Hasibuan Project Leader Pacto Convex Ltd. Tel: (62-21) 570 5800 Ext. 214 Fax: (62-21) 570 5798 Email: tiara_hsb@cbn.net.id Website: www.pasarwisata.com

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Spectacular X'mas and New Year 2008-2009

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Day-01 : TRANSFER IN - MANADO CITY TOUR (L/D)

Peserta akan dijemput, makan siang di Mapanget Indah restaurant setelah makan siang peserta akan mengikuti city tour dengan mengunjungi Boulevard road, Klenteng Ban Hin Kiong yang merupakan Klenteng tertua di Manado, China Town Manado, dan kita juga akan melewati kompleks perkantoran Kota Manado.

Setelah itu kita akan melihat Patung Jesust Christ dengan posisi melayang yang merupakan patung ke-3 terbesar di Dunia disini peserta akan berhenti sebentar untuk photo stop. Setelah tour peserta menuju ke hotel untuk melakukan proses Check in di hotel pilihan . Makan malam akan disediakan di local restaurant

Day-02 : HALF DAY BUNAKEN SIGHT SEEING TOUR + BEACH FUN GAMES + BBQ LUNCH - SHOPPING TOUR (B/L/D)

Setelah makan pagi di hotel, peserta bersiap untuk menuju Pulau Bunaken. Setibanya di pulau, kita akan langsung tour dengan menggunakan glass bottom boat untuk melihat keindahan alam pesona taman laut Bunaken yang sangat indah, waktu ini juga bisa digunakan oleh peserta untuk snorkeling (Optional) jika mau.

Kembali ke Manado pelayanan makan siang akan disediakan di Sedona hotel bernuansa BBQ sambil menikmati kelapa muda yang telah disajikan , setelah makan siang peserta akan diajak menikmati bersama Beach Fun Games (volley ball+ kayaking / canoeing + wind surfing) yang nanti akan dipandu dari team creative Sedona Hotel.

Selanjutnya jika masih ada waktu peserta diajak untuk mengikuti berbelanja souvenir khas Manado – North Sulawesi di Merciful Building Souvenir shop dan dilanjutkan dengan makan malam dilocal restaurant

Day-03 : MINAHASA HIGHLAND TOUR + CHRISTMAS CHOIRAL DINNER EVE (B/L/D)

Setelah makan pagi di hotel, peserta bersiap untuk tour mengunjungi dataran tinggi Minahasa, dimana peserta akan diajak untuk menikmati keindahan alam kota Manado dari ketinggian 500 meter, pertama kita akan melewati daerah Tinoor dimana banyak sekali terdapat restaurant – restaurant yang menjual makanan khas minahasa seperti (Kelelawar / Tikus / RW / Ular / etc) disini kita bisa berhenti sebentar untuk mencoba makanan khas tersebut (Optional) dan foto stop dengan view Kota Manado dari ketinggian. Setelah melewati daerah tinoor kita akan memasuki Kota sejuk Tomohon, di Tomohon terdapat Vihara Gudayana & Pagoda Ekayana nikmati keindahan pagoda berarsitektur Cina kuno yang berdiri megah di sebuah lembah di kawasan Tomohon, serta juga panorama indah Gunung Lokon.

Kemudian kita menuju ke Lokasi tempat pembuatan rumah panggung adat Minahasa di desa Woloan, perjalanan akan dilanjutkan ke Danau Tondano yang merupakan danau terbesar di Sulawesi Utara luasnya lebih dari 4000 hektar.

Di Danau Tondano kita akan mampir untuk makan siang di Restaurant Lour yang berlokasi di Tepi Danau, disini kita bisa menikmati keindahan danau dari jarak dekat. Sesudah makan siang peserta akan diajak untuk menuju Bukit Kasih. Semakin dekat ke Bukit Kasih, kita akan mendapati tebing tinggi besar yang di dua bagiannya terlihat pahatan wajah leluhur Minahasa, Toar dan Lumimuut. Di punggungan bukit, tampak 5 bangunan ibadah dari 5 agama besar di Indonesia.

Ratusan anak tangga siap didaki untuk dapat mengelilingi dan melihat dari dekat tempat-tempat ibadah ini. Bila ingin melihat salib raksasa di puncaknya, peserta harus menaiki beberapa ratus anak tangga lagi. Di Bukit Kasih juga terdapat beberapa kawah kecil serta sungai alami dengan aliran air panas yang sering digunakan oleh penduduk serta penjual makanan setempat untuk merebus telur dan jagung untuk dijual, tour dilanjutkan dengan melewati desa kerajinan gerabah asli daerah Minahasa di desa Pulutan, dan Lokasi tempat berbelanja kacang garing dan Bakpao asli Manado di desa Kawangkoan.

Sore hari peserta menuju ke Lokon Boutique untuk menikmati pemandangan Gunung Lokon dan hidangan kue khas Sulawesi Utara. Sore hari kembali ke Manado, untuk makan malam di Sedona Hotel untuk menambah semangat Natal makan malam diiringi Paduan Suara . Istirahat di hotel.

Note : Untuk New Year Eve Dinner nanti bertempat di Hotel Sintesa Peninsula, dengan menyediakan dua tema Party yaitu : Classic & Modern Style, Classic Style dimana dinner eve party di bikin dalam Ballroom dengan dihibur sejumlah artis ibukota & artis Manado plus Kembang Api saat countdown "Welcome 2009" . Modern Style, dinner eve party bertempat di Swimming Pool Area dengan diiringi kemahiran DJ ibukota yg terkenal & Kembang Api yang meriah. Peserta bisa memilih antara 2 tema tersebut.

Day-04 : SHOPPING – TRANSFER OUT (B)

Setelah makan pagi, peserta bersiap untuk kembali di antar ke International Airport Sam Ratulangi Manado. Sampai jumpa di tour berikutnya.

Tour Price 4D / 3N – Based on SIC (Seat in Coach)

Hotel pilihan

Min. 02 pax

3N Sedona Hotel ( 5* )

Rp. 1.835.000

3N Santika Hotel ( 4* )

Rp. 1.649.000

3N The Ritzy Hotel ( 4* )

Rp. 1.828.000

3N Gran Puri Hotel ( 4* )

Rp. 1.730.000

3N Tasik Ria Resort ( 3* )

Rp. 1.535.000

3N Gran Central ( 3* )

Rp. 1.595.000

2N Santika , 1N Sedona

Rp. 1.705.000

Based on twin sharing…rate per pax

Harga belum termasuk :

1. Tip untuk guide dan driver
2. Biaya lainya diluar programe tour diatas

Harga paket tour diatas sudah termasuk :

1. Transportasi dengan AC
2. Akomodasi 03N Based On TWN/DBL Bed Share
3. Pelayanan makan sesuai acara
4. Pelayanan X'Mas Eve dinner or New Year Eve Dinner plus Show & Fireworks
5. Glass Bottom boat untuk Bunaken Tour
6. Mineral water selama tour
7. Bea masuk objek wisata dan parkir kendaraan
8. Paket tour based on seat in coach basis
9. Fun Beach Games & Fresh Coconut

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Indonesia-bound tourists ignore warnings

Posted by Lambang Insiwarifianto 11/10/08 0 comments for Manado hotels

PEOPLE flying to Bali yesterday said they would not let the possibility of revenge attacks stop them from holidaying on the island.

Despite the Federal Government advising people bound for Bali to reconsider their travel plans, passengers waiting to check in at Melbourne Airport for the 10.55am Garuda Airlines flight to Denpasar, Bali's capital, were philosophical about the possible dangers.

"It made us quite anxious, but we're not going to let the bastards beat us," said Dot McGuiness, who was travelling with her husband, Barry, to a "gated resort". "The wills are up to date, though."

Other travellers noted that although the Government had asked people to reconsider going to Bali, it had not raised its travel advisory to the next, and highest, level.

"If the Government was really concerned, they would have upgraded the warning," said Pat Barber, who is staying with three friends near Kuta, the site of the 2002 bombings.

"Look at other countries; I think the USA has actually downgraded its warning."

The Federal Government said yesterday it had "credible information" terrorists could be planning attacks as revenge for the executions.

"The executions could prompt a strong reaction from their supporters such as demonstrations, acts of violence and reprisal attacks," a travel advisory said.

"You should exercise great care, particularly around locations that have a low level of protective security, including where Western tourists gather such as beaches, bars, malls and other venues associated with foreign interests."

The Government referred specifically to young people holidaying in Bali for "schoolies" holidays in the next few weeks, advising them to "exercise heightened caution".

The threat level remains the second highest of five, with the Government asking people to "reconsider your need to travel". The highest level is "do not travel".

A spokesman for Garuda Airlines, Kerry Timms, said the prospect of the bombers' executions had not dampened people's willingness to travel to Bali.
"(The execution) has been on the cards for some time, but there have been hardly any cancellations," he said.
"Most people have already made a decision about the environment. Our loads outward bound have been really strong."
Friends Sarah O'Connell and Vanessa Smith said they discussed cancelling their trip about two weeks ago, but decided they would take the risk.
"Anything can happen wherever you go," Ms O'Connell said. "It could happen to you at Flinders Street station."
"If it really was a big deal, the Government would have raised the travel warning."
Surfer Daniel Shergold described his attitude to the possibility of a terrorist attack as "when your time's up, your time's up".
Mr Shergold said he would be passing through Bali on his way to the nearby mainly Muslim island of Lombok.
"I'd be more worried about someone there attacking me in the street with a machete than I would be about bombings," he said.
"But I really don't think at this stage that anything's going to happen."

Australian travel advisory aletts
1. Be alert to your own security
2. Exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety
3. Exercise a high degree of caution
4. Reconsider your need to travel - Indonesia, including Bali, is at this level
5. Advised not to travel

http://smartraveller.gov.au
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/11/10/1226165429240.html

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Toraja

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Toraja

North of Makassar Sulawesi, through ruggeed and remarkable country is Tana Toraja, often offered to as the "land of the heavenly Kings" whose unique culture rivals any in archipellago.

A belief that their forefarther descended from heaven onto a mountain some twenty generations ago, the ' Torajas have a unique culture base on strong animistic beliefs. They practise and ancestor cult where death and after-life ceremonies are great feasts. A strict hierarchy is followed in the villages and for important figue, burial ceremonies for example, can take days to perform.

Buffaloes are ceremonially sacrificed and the deceased's remains placed in a coffin and interred in caves hollowed out in high cliffs. The mouth of the cave is guarded by lifelike statues, who diligently look out from balcony at the family and friends they have left behind.

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Makassar

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Makasar

Makassar, the capital of south sulawesi is home to Makassar and Bugis sailor, infamous for their fiercesome attack on European traders in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Famed for their seafaring culture, the Bugis are still the driving force in the world;s last commercial sailing fleets. Centuries ago Bugis vessels sailed as fas as Australia, leaving behind drawings of their ships on stones and words which have since been integrated into the Aboriginals language. The seafaring Bugis dominate the southern tip of Sulawesi,

Makassar Custom and Traditions

Population in this city around 1.3 million people with innumerable ethnic groups live there. The major ones is Bugis. So no surprise that Bugis's language is frequently used as the every day's language in this city. Although Makassar is now often written with Roman Alphabethit is still widely written in its own distinctive script, also called Lontar which once was used also to write important documents in Bugis language.

Makassar Music and Dance

Pakarena Dance

is a dance that used to be held in planting and harvesting ceremonies. There are two kinds of Pakarena dances, The Pakarena Bura'ne danced by twelve men and the Pakarena Baine, danced by twelve women.
The dancers are boys or girls from nine to fourteen years old who sing while they dance. The Pakarena Burane costome consist of long black trousers, a sarong worn as skirt, a sparkling head dress and a handkerchief hanging down thw waist, with the upper part of the body uncovered . The Pakarena Baine costume consist of sarong and baju trawang (transparent shirt) and each dancer has a fan in her hand.

Pepe-Pepeka Ri Makka Dance

is came from Paropo village. This is a traditional dance which grow popular in the suburb of Makassar. The song lyrics are the mantra adopted into Makassar local language from Prophet Abraham prayer in Arabic. The mantra serves as the opening song. The most interesting part of the dance is when the dancers literally lit themselves with fire. The folklore has three parts, the first is the traditional orchestra performance "Orkes Tariolo' with instrument such as violin, drums, gong and rebana. This is the opening welcome for the guest. The second of the performance is the story telling, Kondo Buleng theatre. The main story is about a giant human bird.

Galaganjur Dance

Originally came from Kodingareng Island. The dance is ussually performed during the ceremony in the fishermen village to celebrate the fishing season and during the fullmoon.

Gandran Bulo Dance

Sound of Bamboo dance is a folk dance to celebrate the harvest season and welcome the guests with joy, happiness and humor for the abundance of harvest

Paraga Dance

The dance game originally came from Gowa and Takalar regency, during the era of King Museng in the 17th century. It is performed by the youths playing takraw ball game to solicit the young girls who also attend the celebration during the harvest, circumcision and wedding.

Makassar Arts & Home Industry

The traditional silk weaving villagers who make silk Sarong (The Buginese Skirt) can be found in Senkang (198 km north of Makassar. This is the capital town of Wajo regency is well known for its silk weaving and the center of Bugis silk.Another fame arts craft is Golden and Silver handicraft.
In Somba Opu you can found the superb craftmanship and reasonable prices of the glittering gold jewelry heaven for people who love it. Also look out for the lovely filigree silver jewelery and beautiful crafted models of pinisi, becaks and various other icon of Sulawesi life, all at reasonable prices.

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Manado

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Manado

Manado The Ecotourism Indonesia

Manado is located at the north-western tip of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, just south of the Philippines . Its people stems primarily from the Minahasans, while its heritage is interjected with Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese influences. Bahasa Indonesia is the national language, but there are a variety of dialects spoken, with the majority of the population speaking Manadonese (a mixture of Indonesian, Malay and words from a few different European languages). North Sulawesi offers a wonderful combination of majestic volcanic mountain ranges, coupled with fantastic wall diving in the Bunaken Marine Park . No where else will you experience such a diverse range of land and sea formations, which complement one another like they do here. One can get to Manado via the following destinations: If you are travelling to Manado from outside South East Asia, it is likely that you will stopover in Singapore to catch your connecting flight using Silk Air. In addition, if you are traveling within Indonesia itself - you may wish to use the following airlines via Jakarta or directly to Manado.

Bunaken Menado Destination

As the other big cities in Sulawesi, Manado as the attractive tourist destination. Eco tourism is potential attraction of Manado.
Scuba Dive and Snorkelling ati Bunaken is very popular. The other interest destination in Menado are Danau Tondano Tondano Lake), Gunung Lokon (Mt Lokon), Gunung Klabat (Mt Klabat) dan Mt Mahawu. he famous interesting tourist destination Of Manado is Taman Nasional Bunaken, The Bunaken is the national conservation
area Indonesia . The beautiful wide corral formation is the best spot for snorkeling and diving. Bunaken island is on of the catterd of 5 island in Manado. the located only 8 Km from Manado and reached in half hour.

Kelenteng Ban Hin Kiong is the other object tourism in Manado, located at Manado City, Klenteng Ban Hin Kion built at 19 century and renovated at year 1970. This building boast with dragon and fire stick sculptures. This area is idealy visited by ourism at Lunar Year, The other interesting area ara Vulcano Area in Tomohon, Agriwisata Rurukan-Tomohon Villages with ountain panoramic and Tondano lakes, Batu Pinabetengan and Waruga in Sawangan

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