MEMORIES IN BIAK ISLAND

Biak Island, the island where I grew up. already more than 12 years I lived in this beautiful island. many memories that I got and I take it when I have to leave the island to pursue my goal. biak is a small island within the island of Papua, one of the islands that form the unitary state of Indonesia. 

A lot of the charm is still very natural and will even be able to be a great attraction for the tourists if managed properly. there are many beautiful that I visited when i was child. where I spent a wonderful childhood with my best friends

Sunset di Pantai Sorido

Nirmala Beach

Pantai Ampubukor

Dermaga Kayu Pantai Bosnik

Goa Kalibiru

Pantai Bosnik

Tanjung Barari, pantai Anggaduber

air terjun warsa

biak utara

padaido

pantai Ampubukor, Biak Barat

ampubukor child

tanjung saruri

Indonesia Culture House Will Present in Eight Countries

rumah adat toraja

 

Houses Indonesian culture will be present in eight countries. The house is intended to introduce the cultural richness of Indonesian culture to the world. Cultural property includes geographical richness of Indonesian culture which has hundreds of ethnic groups and languages.

This was said by the Deputy Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs Cultural Wiendu Nuryati after opening the "Grand Strategy Meeting" in preparation for the World Culture for Development Forum 2013, Saturday (27/10), in the province of Yogyakarta Special Region.

"In 2013 we will begin in eight countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, and France. The house culture aims to create a positive image of Indonesia's cultural life with strategic countries, "said Wiendu.

Wiendu added, the culture will be increasingly affirmed Indonesia as the only place for the world to build a culture of dialogue. Thus the culture of Indonesia is to strengthen the network to the outside world. "If developed countries politically and economically oriented, Indonesia became a reference for the dialogue of cultures."

Meanwhile, Wiendu added if the Government is currently developing a museum of mountain culture. This museum will include mountain culture, knowledge of post-eruption civilization, to the phenomenon of Mbah Maridjan - gatekeeper of Mount Merapi.

The idea of ​​the establishment of the museum was intended to complement the Museum of Volcanology in Yogyakarta is thick with its scientific material. While the museum is full of mountain culture things that are cultural, or in other words more on the impact of civilization pascaerupsi.

The idea review team members Mountains Cultural Museum of the University of Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta Ikaputra convey, Mount Merapi is one of the three most active volcano in the world, in addition to Mount Etna in Italy and Pinatubo in the Philippines. "The museum can be a place for the world education forum. The plan, the museum will be built with natural stretch, do not stand out, adopt a blessing of nature, culture, and contemporary, "he added.

Related to the concept of the museum building, Ikaputra explained that it will resemble the form of museum bunker so as to reflect the natural forms of the mountain. In addition, the bunker can store objects when the eruption occurred again

Professor of Archaeology UGM Timbul Haryono, the idea is very interesting cultural museum. This could become an interesting tourist attraction because in addition to studying nature, travelers can also study the cultural community around Merapi. "So far the community has formed around Merapi five mountain communities. Art is very fast because it is part of the exploration of the environment through the creation of art, "he added.

WCF - Bali Forum 2013

While it is related to the Yogyakarta meeting in preparation for World Culture for Development Forum to be held in Bali in 2013, the meeting will be followed by cultural and international relations expert. They will discuss the parameters of a country's happiness index.

Responding to the meeting, Professor of International Relations Masoed UGM Mohtar said the happiness index is not only measured in terms of material but also non-material. Among the indicators of education level, income, aksesibiklitas, public facilities, capital, and space as well as a cultural expression. "Will be discussed in Bali about the proper method to measure this index," he said.

WCF activities - Bali Forum 2013 is the event to strengthen harmonious relations among nations, creating a harmonious world civilization, uphold and respect the uniqueness and cultural diversity. And to improve the welfare of the community.

The New Face of Malioboro

Jalan Malioboro, Yogyakarta, certainly is not foreign in the ears. This is one of the famous attractions to shopping khasYogyakarta. Of food, clothing, knick knacks, and anything about Yogya present there. No wonder when Malioboro never empty of visitors either target or just traveled roads.

malioboro street

To add to the tourist appeal, now has a new face Malioboro. On Sunday (12/8), Malioboro established vision and mission to be open and tolerant public space for visitors. Malioboro also will reflect the original face back as 1977 years ago.

In the launching event shows new face Malioboro, Yogyakarta Mayor Haryadi Suyuti said, is to make a new face as the Malioboro area clean, orderly, and comfortable.

"Various issues such as discomfort Malioboro, chaotic, congestion, cleanliness, and others began to be seriously improved. Malioboro real face will be returned so that visitors really feel comfortable when coming here, "said Haryadi.malioboro, yogyakarta, new face, cultural heritage, pedestrian friendly kakiOlivia Levi / New Faces Malioboro Yogyakarta

To alter this face, Malioboro arranged vertically and horizontally. Vertical arrangement of facial restoration involves building indigenous culture by cleaning billboards across. It aims to bring back and preserve the cultural heritage style buildings Hindis and China that amounted to tens.

Arrangement relating to the horizontal arrangement of the slow lane and road infrastructure to expand the view. With regard to the existence of the slow lane, from this moment the speed of passing vehicles Malioboro limited to a maximum of 30 km / h.

Meanwhile, the structuring of infrastructure is done by the removal of plant pots with small plants and multiply crosswalk for pedestrian access.

"Malioboro have a new icon that is friendly to pedestrians. Thus, visitors the opportunity to enjoy Malioboro longer be accommodated. Visitors no longer need to fear the threat of congestion, "said Haryadi.

Setup will be done in stages with the first phase done to Jl. Dagen. Henceforth, all stakeholders should implement a shared commitment to restore the original face Malioboro. For example, the owner of the store along Malioboro which occupies the old building should be lowered reklamenya consciously.

Special anymore, structuring new face is also coupled with the introduction of the uniform of Yogyakarta. This is the typical uniform perbaduan between striated and batik fabrics. Uniforms will be used by all stakeholders in Yogyakarta both tour players and officials.malioboro, new city, Yogyakarta, cultural heritageYogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hemengkubuwono X welcomes new face Malioboro arrangement is being able to preserve cultural icon as the city will remain intact.

Sultan hoped the arrangement is always based on environmentally sound development. For that small plants need to be propagated along Malioboro. In fact, not just plants, but plants with its own philosophy.

Malioboro past  

Humanist UGM Sutaryo tell you a little about the old faces Maliboro. In the 1970s, Malioboro really reflect typical Yogyakarta. Every night, artists will gather in Yogyakarta overhang for creativity. Time is also not a lot of thriving business. The road was still clean and there is no congestion.

"It is undeniable with the development of the times, Malioboro will change. Although the change was there, Malioboro still consider the socio-cultural aspect, "he said.

Restore the original face Malioboro is not as easy as turning the palm of the hand. Keep the awareness of all stakeholders to make the Malioboro area clean, comfortable, and friendly environment.

Exhibition Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia through TIME Event

Rinjani mountain

About 83 buyers from 28 countries and 74 sellers from all provinces in Indonesia are gathered in Sydney in the event Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) 2012. Buyers and sellers here are those which could potentially buy and sell products and services of Indonesian tourism in their respective markets.Buyer TIME 2012 coming from India, the UK, Brazil, Poland, USA, Germany, Canada, Netherlands, Italy, Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, Hungary, Norway, South Africa, Israel, Iran, Romania, Germany, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Bahrain, the Philippines, Malaysia, and China. 

While the sellers are from Indonesia, including Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Yogyakarta, Bali, Bengkulu, Lampung, West Sumatra, South Sumatra, North Sumatra, Riau Islands, South East Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara.TIME or Travel Market held in Graha Wangsa Indonesia, Lampung, starting on October 9 to 12, 2012. To further introduce the potential of tourism in Lampung, 2012 TIME enlivened by a series of cultural events organized by the Provincial Government of Lampung.

Tari Melinting

Three days before the opening of the show, or rather on October 6, has done a variety of cultural events. As Tapis Lampung Cultural & Carnival, Krakatau Tour, Traditional Art Festival of Sumatra, Java and East Indonesia, Nusantara Weaving Expo & Festival, Krakatau Festival Expo, and Photography & Cinematography Festival.

Chairman of the Steering Committee Told Meity robot, it is expected to spur the development of tourism in the region as a world tourist destination Lampung. "This region is particularly Bandar Lampung has good infrastructure and other facilities, including an international standard hotel and the airport, and only a 30 minute flight from Jakarta," said Meity.

TIME has been considered effective as a venue for "sales" of Indonesian tourism. Data from 2011 called, organizing TIME in Lampung are able to absorb the estimated transaction value of U.S. $ 15.7 million (more than Rp151 billion).

Even in 2010 when TIME was held in Lombok, the transaction value is 10 percent higher than in 2011. "The decline in the estimated value of the transaction is due Lampung TIME 2011 is a destination that has not been so well known by the international market," said Meity. For this year, TIME is targeted to achieve the transaction value of more than Rp166 billion.

Since it was first held in 1994 in Jakarta, TIME organized as a commitment to improving the image of Indonesia in the international arena and the promotion of tourism industry in foreign countries.Transfer destination venue TIME every two years is to promote all provinces in Indonesia to the international market. And encourage the growth of tourism sector development and supporting infrastructure, including repairs and improvements in various provinces in the country.