Background
Sumba horses are small but sturdy muscular neigh shouted to be heard by hundreds of his flock who are in a vast meadow. Breezy scent of dry grass mixed with other names reminiscent of Sumba, the Sandalwood island that has been renowned for hundreds of years. When the thundering herd of horses legs while thrilling tens savannas javelin fly, breath the audience is suspended, awaiting the end of the javelin and the shot targets malignant. Escaped from a nameless rider, the audience was boisterous off relief and amazement.

Pasola Festival: Horse Sumba, javelin, and Love Story

To complement the extreme side of your courage, prepared in February to the area or Lamboya Kodi, and in March in the Wanakoka. This craziness happening only in one agenda, namely Pasola Festival, on the island of Sumba, eastern Nusa Tenggara.

Rato choose a day full of blessings for Pasola, a word that begins with the javelin, known as the 'sola' or 'hola' in their local language. But after the bear became 'Pasola', the meaning was changed to 'game'. It's also often claimed, Pasola keep pace in the land of sorrow bidder Sumba as a game; grief over the loss of an ancestral soul mates.

That said, an indigenous leader named Umbu Dulla of Waiwuang, West Sumba, traveling with two other traditional leaders, and Yagi Ngongo Masusu Waikareri Tau. Kaba Wednesday to leave his wife for some time, Umbu Dulla reportedly drowned in ferocious seas. Sadness struck Wednesday Kaba, until one day a man named Teda Gaiparona of Kodi, western peninsula of the island of Sumba, can melt the old love Kaba Wednesday froze. Both were hit by love and intend to marry.

Unfortunately, the family did not approve of them. So Wednesday Kaba and Teda going to elope. The days turned into weeks to come Umbu Dulla with two friends from overseas, abort the rumors of their death. Residents were comparable to the horrors of grief that forced Umbu Dulla state that his wife had run off with Teda. But not angry Umbu Dulla though a request to return was honored Wednesday Kaba.

Inner pressure of the beautiful Wednesday Kaba rising, squeezed by a love for Teda and her story as the wife of an endless Umbu Dulla certainty. This dilemma was finally closed with a request Wednesday to the Kaba Teda to replace belis, offering family Umbu Dulla melamar.Menyanggupi belis the first time to be replaced, Teda finally approved for legally married to Wednesday Kaba, by society and especially Umbu Dulla.

To banish sadness, Umbu Dulla ordered the holding of a party which is now known as Pasola, a sense of celebration for a bountiful harvest sukur after arrest Nyale, marine worms are always cheerful and inviting thanks to the Nusa Tenggara. Pasola since the day it became a tradition and a continuation of the party agenda Nyale smell, look for sea worms which actually represents the loss of a lover's solace heart Umbu Dulla, the Kaba Wednesday.

Sumba island not far from Komodo, Flores, and East Timor. Wangameti the highest mountain (1,225 m) presents the story of sandalwood is valued by the merchants and different faiths. Hindus and Buddhists from China and Japan use it for the scent of fragrant incense and substitute antibiotic treatment. Muslims make a wooden rosary bead is captivating.

As land in Australia and southern Africa, the island of Sumba describe the colors that do not generally available at camera lens captured. Marapu ancient animistic beliefs or cultural traditions Pasola complement, namely the many offerings of animals or statues or penjiyang rarely seen after the entry of Christianity on the island. Set foot in Sumba are the ideals that should be done as long as you still had time to explore.
Ogoh-ogoh parades or giant puppets held by the City of London is expected to be a spectacle of interest to tourists who were vacationing in Bali. "The parade is followed by 20 units is the result of selection from hundreds of ogoh-ogoh in four districts, which have been assigned the jury and subsequently exhibited at the roundabout Chess Home or in the heart of Denpasar," said Sub-Section Head of Public Relations and Protocol Coverage in Denpasar, Dewa Gede Rai in Denpasar. (03/20/2012)

Parade Ogoh-ogoh; Travelers Expected Become Viewing

According to Dewa Rai, cultural parade is a form of appreciation of the valuable works of art by the sekaa youth or youth groups in town. "We believe this parade will be interesting spectacle, because the activity is only held once a year," he said.

God Rai also said, related to the number of parade diverted roadway in an effort to reduce congestion driving. "A number of traffic flow into the roundabout will be diverted Chess face. Vehicles coming from the east will be diverted into Street Patimura Kepundung or Captain General, while coming from Udayana Street will be diverted to Beliton Island Road."

While coming from Street Gajah Mada to Chess Front Street diverted to Sumatra. "We hope people who are not interested to the face as it avoids Chess lines, because there will be a flow," he said.

Ogoh-ogoh parade, according to Dewa Rai, will begin at 16:00 pm to finish on Thursday (3/22/2012). During the march a main heart of the region is free from the vehicle.

He hopes the parade participants to bring ogoh-ogoh early to the parade and placed in accordance with the original district. After the parade ended, the participants are expected to memprelina or burn-ogohnya ogoh respectively. (kompas)
Cultural tourism a mainstay of the tourism product in West Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara. According to Anisa Omar from the Department of Culture and Tourism of West Sumba district, one of the cultural tourist attraction is the Festival Pasola.

"The obstacles in the promotion, since the determination date is somewhat complicated. Time to promotions so short. Usually 2 weeks before Pasola, will be the date," said Anisa in Waikabubak, the capital of West Sumba district (12/03/2012)

She describes the determination Festival Pasola by month and by meeting the Rato (traditional priest). Moreover, he added, also the determination by looking at certain plants that bloom on the eve of the Festival Pasola.

Pasola Festival is an annual festival that celebrated the community of West Sumba when starting the growing season. In celebration of this, each ward will compete dexterity on horseback, throwing the javelin into the opponent until the opponent to bleed.

This celebration is actually to welcome the harvest and predict crop yields. The more blood comes out when Pasola, locals believe it means the rich harvest.

In West Sumba, Pasola lasted three districts namely Wanokaka, Lamboya, and Gaura. In the morning before Pasola, held tradition Nyale. While this evening, the ritual will be held in Tentena Pajura, District Wanokaka.

Ritual is a series Pajura with Pasola. Pajura the fisticuffs between villages. The scrapper is young children by using boxing gloves made ​​of reeds. This ritual will take place at dawn.
Pasola is part of a series of traditional ceremonies conducted the original religion Marapu Sumba. Pasola is an integral part of the annual ritual and ceremony held in conjunction with Nyale smell that usually take place in February and March.

Pasola Festival, Fun and thrilling


Pasola Festival is an annual festival that celebrated the community of West Sumba when starting the growing season. In celebration of this, each ward will compete dexterity on horseback, throwing the javelin into the opponent until the opponent to bleed.

The shape is at war in two groups Pasola done with rode. Each group consists of more than 100 young men armed with spears made of wood with a diameter of 1.5 cm ujungtumpul. In this battle, the participants and horses that fall should not be attacked, but any blood coming out is believed to enrich the soil and beneficial for the next harvest.

Pasola derived from the word "sola" or "hola", which means a type of wood used for the javelin throw of each other on a horse that is being driven hard by two opposing groups. After receiving uo `pa '(pa-sola, pa-hola), it means to be a game. So Pasola or arcade games pahola means throwing wooden spears from horseback is being driven tight between the two opposing groups. Pasola is part of a series of traditional ceremonies are performed by people of Sumba are still adhered to the original religion called Marapu (local religious communities Sumba). Pasola games held in four villages in West Sumba district. These four villages include Kodi, Lamboya, Wonokaka, and Gaura.

Pasola Festival, Fun and thrilling
Sumba has the grandeur of nature and culture as well exceptional magical. Contours of the island of Sumba is hilly not many plants that grow on it because it is formed of limestone especially nutrient-poor rain seldom falls. However, the truly captivating natural beauty and tourist destinations like being asleep.

To get to Sumba, there are daily flights from Bali to Waingapu in East Sumba and West Sumba Tambolaka. Sumba island can also be reached from Maumere on Flores.


Indonesia diversity of wildlife is also an attraction for tourists, one of which is the turtle. Some places to see turtles usually have a very beautiful nature. Come play with this cute animal!

Tourist Spot to be Sea Turtles Habitat

Some of the Tourist Spot to be Sea Turtles Habitat, has a beautiful beach and ocean. So you can play on the beach or dive under the sea while meeting the turtles are cute. These tourist attractions to see sea turtles:

1. Pangumbahan Beach, Edge Tile, Sukabumi


If you want to see sea turtles laying eggs on the beach, go to the Pangumbahan Beach in Ujung genteng, Sukabumi at night. Pangumbahan Beach it has become a breeding place for turtle conservation. Towards the end of tile, can be reached from Jakarta by car for 7-8 hours.

However, upon seeing the turtles lay their eggs on the beach, there are several requirements that have to do. These terms are not noisy, not too much to take pictures of sea turtles by using a flash, and do not disturb the turtles while riding to the beach. This will greatly disturb the turtles, but it's conservation officers will not hesitate to evict you, if it does not comply with these regulations.

In the afternoon, usually held on the beach is the release of some of these babies out to sea turtles.

2. Scout Island, Thousand Islands


Close of the capital, Scout Island in the Thousand Islands is a place for breeding turtles. Turtles are bred and preserved on this island is a turtle shell.

This turtle is also an attraction for tourists. You can see first hand the babies are cute turtle shell. Not only that, if old enough, then you can release the turtles into the ocean.

3. Takabonerate National Park, South Sulawesi


Takabonerate has become a national park with a lot of coral reefs and marine biodiversity bottom dwellers. Here, when diving you can see the turtles are back and forth. The beauty of coral reefs plus sea turtles are cute, will be unforgettable memories.

National Parks have Takabonerate third largest coral atoll in the world, named after the Marshal Islands and Kwajifein Suvadiva Moldiva Islands. Not surprisingly, sea turtles also breed well in this place.

Several species of turtles that you will find in the National Park is Takabonerate hawksbill, green turtle, and turtles lekan.

4. Turtle Island, Tanjung Benoa, Bali


Tanjung Benoa is not only famous for its water sports, but also famous for its turtle breeding. The turtle can you see on Turtle Island, which can be reached by motor boat for 30 minutes of Tanjung Benoa. Typically, the water sports service providers, also offer a package for a visit to Turtle Island.

On Turtle Island, you can see the various sizes of sea turtles. Starting from infancy, until the length reaches 1 meter more. There, you will also be explained on the habitat of sea turtles by the guides.

On Turtle Island, there is a giant pool that contains sea turtles are larger than 1 meter. You can see up close and take pictures with the sea turtles are large.

5. Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan


Derawan Island in East Kalimantan are a haven for sea turtles. Here, you can see turtles along the eye could see. Starting from when diving in the ocean, to see the turtles are voracious eating seaweed at the shoreline.

While snorkeling in the Islands Derawan, guaranteed you will meet with the turtle. Turtle habitat in this place is still very natural. For turtle lovers, Derawan is a must-visit place. Here the most abundant green turtles, but if you are lucky, you can meet the more rare species are leatherback turtles leatherback alias.

6. Wakatobi National Park, Southeast Sulawesi


There are many places to see turtles in Wakatobi, like on the island and the island Runduma Anano. Wakatobi is a very natural place for the diversity of underwater animals. Nature is still beautiful and well maintained. Not surprisingly, many turtles that roam freely in the Wakatobi.

In Wakatobi, there are lots of turtles that breed on the shore to lay its eggs. If lucky, you can see first hand some of the turtles that lay eggs.
Several species of sea turtles in the Wakatobi is the green turtle, hawksbill and leatherback turtles. Dive underwater while meeting with the turtles, must be very pleasant.

6 attractions above can be used as a reference for a tour while you meet a turtle. One thing that is important, do not damage the ecosystem at the beach and sea! Because, by keeping the coastal and marine environment, you also have to preserve sea turtles. Enjoy every moment when you meet or play with the turtles are cute.(detik)
A beauty secret on the island of Java are stored in the southern province of East Java. For those of you who love the beauty of the Island Sempu.

Beauty Secret in Island Sempu
Sempu Island is a small island with a lot of beauty on the southern island of Java. Sempu island located in Malang, East Java, or more precisely located in the District of Malang Regency Sumbermanjing Wetan. The island has a wide range of beauty, even beauty that can not be found elsewhere. On the Sempu island still grow a wide range of plants, so the island is impressed you live on the island is still beautiful. Sempu island was uninhabited islands, making it feasible for those of you who like adventure.


Sempu island was uninhabited island, and in it only consists of hilly forests which are mostly mangrove forests. Sempu island consists of a hilly forest, adding to the challenge you in the adventure. Sempu island has a beautiful lake that is Segara Anakan. The lake is a lake Segara Anakan with tidal sea. Despite having a depth of about 5 meters, the lake is safe for snorkeling or just swimming, because it is far from the ocean waves off Indonesia.

To travel to the island Sempu you can travel to the Coast Spring, followed by a boat ride on the beach spring.

On the island Sempu you will land in the north of the island while the Segara Anakan located in the south of the island. There is a footpath following the course guide, you will walk through the woods up the hill for 3 to 4 hours (recommended you choose a path that is clean and always turn to the left of each intersection). Having reached immediately should your puppy straight to the fire pit firewood before dark and make a tent.

The beauty of the Island Sempu you can enjoy from morning until dark came. At Segara Anakan is a great place for fishing, you can fish for sea as a side dish. You can also surround the Segara Anakan day snorkeling with the charm of coral reefs. You also can play ball or just bejemur dozing on the fine white sand beaches and a peaceful breeze.
Beauty Secret in Island Sempu
Sempu island there is a lake in Lake Catfish named because in many species of fish inhabited and protected. In addition, visitors can also relax with a game of beach volleyball. For those who enjoy the natural atmosphere of the original, far from the noise of modern life. Besides, it also can climb around Segara Anakan coral, from the rocks we could see the ocean waves off the cliffs erode the giant cliffs, very beautiful indeed.

The island  Sempu of your home. As you get to go leaving in the morning so it is recommended you back up the hill at noon. The next boat to wait for pickup according to your agreement with the owner of the boat. While waiting for a good idea to pick up lunch prepared by burning fish or other food items that you carry. At the time until spring blue no shuttles are likely headed to the market Turen, again, you are required to camp at a blue spring. The next morning there will be many shuttles to transport people who come to the Market Turen.
Aneuk Lot Lake Presents Panorama of NatureLaot Aneuk lake located in the middle of Pulau Weh, District Sukakarya, Sabang, at first glance looks like a puddle. However, if traced in fact the lake is not just as a common pool of water, but as a source of life for most citizens of Sabang. Who would have thought the lake covering an area of ​​3.1 km that silence holds many benefits for local people.

Aside from being a tourist attraction known for its legendary Princess Green and his Golden Horse, Lake Aneuk Laot potentially huge support everyday life citizens as a supplier of water in and around Pulau Weh. Freshwater fish are abundant the main attraction for residents.

Laot Aneuk lake also called Lake Water in the natural language of Aceh aneuk laot mean sea son. As with other natural attractions, this object presents a panorama of nature that is amazing. If you want to visit during the day does not have to worry about the heat, the air in this place is cool and shady.

Aneuk Lot Lake Presents Panorama of NatureTravelers can enjoy the sunset views of the sea against the background of Sabang. Scenery at night is also no less beautiful, the lake is more beautiful with decorative lights from the hill town of Sabang.

Every tourist who comes to Aneuk Lot Lake will be pampered with a beautiful panorama to be enjoyed during the day, because it's the air cool. When evening arrives you can enjoy a breathtaking sunset. In the evening you will be haripun amazed at the clear sky and light from the lamps of the hill illuminated Sabang.

To reach this lake, tourists can use private vehicles, lease, or public transportation. The trip can be started from Sabang takes about 30 minutes. This attraction is very just be a place to vacation with family.
The slopes of Mount Ungaran it saves a lot of sights that are not less interesting to the tourist attractions that have been and never counterparts during this visit, one of which is Village Medini, Boja District, Kendal District.


There are carpet of tea gardens, coffee fields, pine forests, waterfalls, tea walk paths, village-style homestay, and green tea processing factory. All that will greet us when he first set foot there.

Behind the ferocity of Mount Ungaran, Semarang, Central Java, stored panoramic beauty of nature is no less interesting to the tourist attractions on the other boards. Enjoy the tea gardens, sparkling waterfalls, and if you're lucky, a black eagle wings.

Medini, Promasam, Boja and Semarang, Central Java is the feel of the natural beauty of His creation is hidden behind Mount Ungaran ferocity.

Hidden Beauty on Slopes Mount UngaranCover the tea plant that surrounds the foot of Mount Ungaran sprawling in all directions. Eyes looked as if not exhausted the extent of the green tea plantations. An agro-tourism potential that should be a business opportunity in the field of nature tourism and agriculture. In some places like in Lembang, Peak area and some other places, tea plantations in governance has become a tourist packages are attractive and promising business fields. However, little regret potential of tea and coffee plantations in the slopes of Mount Ungaran, Picker seems to just enjoy the tea leaves in sheet for rupiah and nature activists who climbed the peak Ungaran bebes.

Natural atmosphere of the countryside is decorated tea leaf pickers babble and silence of nature is wrapped by a thin haze, will bring us into the realm of the imagination like no other.

The sound of gurgling waterfalls, and the aroma of tea blend naturally into the main treat in the village. Of course, this adds to our reluctance to leave immediately.

The mountain is very special that the heat of the earth on the south side and north side of the mountain, also in the mountains to the east. The highest heat was in Gedongsongo in the presence of steam and outdoor temperature 86°C are also hot springs. Just north of Mount Ungaran there are some hot springs with temperatures ranging from 48°C and 53°C. The hot water contained in the east of the mountains have warm temperatures ranging from 42°C.

Heat generated in this Gedungsongo associated with the youngest volcanic activity that occurred in GunungUngaran, that since the flow of lava in the crater andesive the north. There are no records of historical eruptions GunungUngaran. Several times the activity of the eruption had occurred in the middle of the mountain near the summit of Mount Ungaran, thus forming a volcano.

Natural pathways tea walk, jungle tracking, or jeep adventures to challenge our adrenalin. At night, dark and cold mountain ambush is the perfect time to light a campfire. We can enjoy the warm evening wedang with ginger, grilled sticky rice, and other fire-grilled menu.

A tourism potential that is very dear to the pass away. Maybe with a good arrangement and construction of support facilities that will either attract tourists to visit this site. For those who like adventure and ran cross country will be adorned with lines and beautiful scenery at Mount Ungaran.