Background
Maninjau Lake is a volcanic lake is situated in Tanjung Raya district, Agam regency, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Lake with an area of ​​99.5 km2 with a depth reached 495 meters is the eleventh largest lake in Indonesia, and the second largest in West Sumatra. According to the story, Lake Maninjau initially a volcanic crater at the summit there is a wide. Because of human activity, the volcano erupted and formed a vast lake. What had caused the volcano erupted and turned into a lake? The story you could follow the story of The Origin of Lake Maninjau below!

Once, in an area in West Sumatra there is a very high volcano called Mountain Tinjau. On top there is a vast crater, and at his feet there are several villages. Affluent and prosperous population, because they are very diligent in farming. In addition, the land around the Mountain Tinjau is very fertile, as they often have a natural fertilizer in the form of volcanic ash.

In one village at the foot of the Mountain Tinjau was only ten brothers consisting of nine men and one woman. Residents around used to call them Bujang Nine. The ten brothers are Kukuban, Kudun, Bayua, Malintang, Galapuang, beams, rods, shadow, and the youngest man named Kaciak. While they are the youngest sister is a woman named Siti Rasani, fondly called Sani. Both parents were long dead, so Kukuban as the eldest son becomes the head of household. All decisions in his hand.

The ten brothers lived in a house the relics of their parents. To make ends meet, they worked on farms large enough legacy of their parents. They are highly skilled in agriculture, because they are diligent in helping his father and mother when they were alive. In addition, they are also guided by their uncle named Datuk Limbatang, which they are familiarly called Engku.

Datuk Limbatang is a mamak (Hereditary Chief who will
manage or regulate the management of inheritance) in the village and had a son named Giran. As a mamak, Datuk Limbatang have great responsibility to educate and watch the lives of its citizens, including his nephew was the tenth person. For that, every other day, he visited the house Kukuban brothers to teach them farming skills and a variety of customs procedures for the area. Not infrequently Datuk Limbatang his wife and son took part with him.

One day, when Datuk Limbatang with his wife and visited the house Bujang Nine, Sani inadvertently exchanged Giran. Apparently, both boys and girls alike put a heart. Giran Sani was invited to meet in a field by the river. With a pounding heart, Giran also expressed his feelings to Sani.

Sani and Giran love relationships. At first, they intend to hide their relationship. However, due to fear is fear of fitnah, eventually they both come clean to their respective families. Knowing this, Giran and Sani family was excited and happy, karenahal can strengthen their family relationships. Since a relationship with Sani, Giran often visited the house Bujang Nine. In fact, he often helped Bujang Nine worked in the fields.

When harvest season comes, all the villagers are abundant results. To celebrate this success, traditional leaders and all the people agreed to hold a race event, the dexterity to play martial arts fights. The youth village welcomed the event. With enthusiasm, they are immediately registered with the event organizers. Also do not miss Giran Kukuban and take part in the event.

On the appointed day, all participants gathered in a field. Cheers of the audience was heard to support their champion. Moments later, the committee immediately hit the gong show signs of starting. Apparently, Kukuban be first performed with an opponent from the neighboring hamlets. Seems the two are face to face in the middle of the arena to compete with each other dexterity. Whoever wins the fight, then he will fight the next participant. Apparently, Kukuban managed to beat his opponent. After that, the next participant one by one entered the arena to fight Kukuban arena event, but not one was able to beat him. Remaining one another participant who has not been developed, namely the Giran. Now, Kukuban face opponents who balanced.

Then there was the fierce battle between Giran and Kukuban. At first, Giran perform a barrage of attacks towards Kububan, but all of his attacks can be circumvented by Kukubun. Moments later, the situation turned upside down. Kukuban is behind the attack. He continued to attack with moves Giran flagship in repeatedly. Giran was pressed and the difficulty of avoiding their attacks. At the time, Kukuban sent a hard kick to his left foot towards Giran. Giran is no longer able to escape, was forced to deflect it with both hands.

Apparently, blocks Giran it makes a broken left foot. He was no longer able to continue the match and declared lost in the arena. Since then, Kukuban feel annoyed and feeling resentment towards Giran has been publicly humiliated. However, revenge is buried in the liver.

Several months later, revenge is buried in the heart Kukuban was finally revealed as well. It began when one evening, when the full moon light illuminates the township about the Mountain Tinjau, Datuk Limbatang with his wife visited the house Bujang Nine. Giran is not the arrival of parents to teach them how to grow crops or customs procedures, but would like to Giran proposal to Sani.

"Sorry, Bujang Nine! The purpose of our arrival here to further strengthen our family relationships, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"What do you mean, Engku?" Asked the Kudun confused.

"Yeah, Engku! Is not our family relationships during this okay? "Continued Kaciak.

"It is true that you say it, my son," said Datuk Limbatang who already regard as their own Nine Bujang.

"Look, My children! To further strengthen our family relationships, we intend to marry Giran with your younger sister, Siti Rasani, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"Basically, we also feel the same way, Engku! We feel happy if our sister married Giran. Giran is a good and industrious young man, 'said the Kudun.

However, the sentence was just out of the mouth of the Kudun, suddenly heard a very loud voice shout from Kukuban.

"No! I do not agree with their marriage! I know who Giran, "she cried, blushing Kukuban.

"He's arrogant, do not be polite and brash. He does not deserve a husband Sani, "he added.

"Why do you say so, my child? Are there any words or conduct that ever offended you? "Said Datuk Limbatang calmly.

"There, Engku! Remember Giran action against me in the arena event a few months ago? He has broken my left leg and still have the scars, "he said Kukuban roll up his trousers to show the scars of a broken leg.

"Oooh, that!" Said Datuk Limbatang brief smile.

"The issue of a sprained foot and leg broken, lost or won in gelanggan the usual things. Indeed, so if you fight, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"But, Engku! Engku children have been humiliated in front of the crowd, 'said Kukuban.

"I think Giran do not mean to embarrass his own brother," said Datuk Limbatang.

"Ah, it Engku said, because he wanted to defend their own children! Where justice Engku as traditional leaders? "Argued Kukuban he threw his hands into the floor.

Everything in the meeting were silent. None of the eight brothers who dare to speak. The atmosphere became quiet and tense. Unless Datuk Limbatang, who looked calm.

"Excuse me, my son! I'm not defending anyone. I'm just telling the truth. Justice must be based on truth, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"Truth is Engku especially intent. Is not Giran has obviously tarnished the face in a crowd? "

"Know, my son! According to the testimony of many people who saw the incident, you own the Giran a desperate attack with a hard kick, and then be deflected by Giran. Defense is what makes your legs broken. Do you think it fend off fraudulent and wrong? "Said Datuk Limbatang.

Everything in the meeting were silent. None of the eight brothers who dare to speak. The atmosphere became quiet and tense. Unless Datuk Limbatang, who looked calm.

"Excuse me, my son! I'm not defending anyone. I'm just telling the truth. Justice must be based on truth, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"Truth is Engku especially intent. Is not Giran has obviously tarnished the face in a crowd? "

"Know, my son! According to the testimony of many people who saw the incident, you own the Giran a desperate attack with a hard kick, and then be deflected by Giran. Defense is what makes your legs broken. Do you think it fend off fraudulent and wrong? "Said Datuk Limbatang.

Kukuban only paused at the question. Although in his heart to admit that what he said Datuk Limbatang is true, but because his heart was engulfed by a grudge, he still refused to accept it.

"It's up to Engku if it would defend their own children. But, Sani is our brother. I will not marry a child Engku Sani, "said Kukuban snapped.

"Well, my son! I also will not force you. But, we hope that someday this decision can be changed, "said Datuk Limbatang farewell as he went home with his wife.

Apparently, Siti Rasani inside the room to hear all their conversation. He was very saddened to hear the verdict that his eldest brother. For him, Giran is a prospective husband who she craved for. Since the incident, Sani always looked glum. Almost every day he sits pensively thinking solutions to his problems. Neither the Giran, thinking the same thing. For days the two lovers were thinking, but have not found a way out. Finally, they both agreed to meet at the usual place, ie in a field by the river, to discuss problems they are facing.

"What should we do, Sis?" Giran said.

"I dunno, Bang! Sister did not know what to do. All decisions in the family have on hand Bang sister Kukuban. While she is very hate and revenge to the brother, "said Sani long sigh.

Some time they conferred on the banks of the river, but have not found a way out. With frantic feeling, Sani moved from his seat. Suddenly a piece of thorny twigs stuck on the sheath.

"Oh, torn sarong!" Shouted Sani surprised.

"Well, it looks like thorns scratched thighs. Sit brother, brother's will treat your wounds! "Giran said.

Giran was soon to find leaf surrounding drugs and mixes. After that, he was cleaning the blood from the thigh Sani, then treat the wound. At that moment, dozens of people suddenly came out from behind the trees and immediately shut them. They are Bujang Nine along with several other residents.

"Hey, apparently you're here!" Cried Kukuban.

Giran and Sani did not know what to do. Both of them really do not think if there were dozens of people were staking their movements.

"Get them! We bring them to trial custom! "Kukuban command.

"Man, Bang! We do not do anything. I only treat the affected Sani thorn wounds, "Giran said.

"You liar! I look at your own thighs rubbing my brother! "Snapped Kukuban.

"Yeah right! You have committed acts prohibited. You have to be brought to trial customary to be punished, "continued a resident.

Finally, Giran and Sani herded into the village to the courtroom. Kukuban with eight brothers and several other residents testified that they saw themselves forbidden by Giran and Sani. Although Giran and Sani have made the defense and assisted by Datuk Limbatang, but the court decided that both are guilty of breaking the prevailing custom in the village. Their actions are very embarrassing and can bring bad luck. So as punishment, they should be thrown into the crater of the Mountain Tinjau to the village to avoid disaster.

The decision was announced to all corners of the towns of Mountain Review. After that, Giran and Sani paraded toward the top of Mount Review with hands tied behind. Arriving at the edge of the crater, their eyes covered with black cloth. Before the sentence carried out, they were given the opportunity to speak.

"O you all, you know! We did not do anything illegal. Therefore, we believe are innocent, "Giran said.

After that, Giran second tilted his hand to heaven and prayed.

"Oh my God! We hear and grant our prayers. If we are truly innocent, destroy our bodies in the water this hot volcanic crater. However, if we are not guilty, and curse this mountain letuskanlah Bujang Nine to fish! "

After the prayer, Giran and Sani immediately jump into the crater. Both were drowned in the water of the crater. Some people who witnessed the event was overwhelmed by the sense of tension and anxiety. If Giran is really not guilty and his prayer was granted, then they will all perish. It was true. Giran request is granted by God. A few moments later, the mountain shook and suddenly a very loud explosion followed. Too hot lava gushing out of the crater, flowing toward the village and destroy all in its path. Everyone's trying to save themselves. However, the unfortunate fate. The eruption of the Mountain Tinjau gathering strength until the mountain was devastated. No one who survived. Nine single was transformed into a fish.

Thus the story The Origin of Maninjau Lake from Agam, West Sumatra, Indonesia. That said, the eruption of Mount Review it leaves a vast crater and eventually turned into a lake. By the local community, the name of the mountain was later enshrined into the name of the lake, namely Maninjau Lake. While the names of the characters involved in the incident will bear the name of the villages around Maninjau Lake, such as the Cape Sani, Sikudun, Bayua, Malintang Koto, Koto Kaciak, Sigalapuang, Beams, Kukuban, and Batang.
Doom Island is one of the Dutch heritage. Doom Island is presenting the Dutch skill in managing the city. Although the outer circumference of the island is only about 4.5 kilometers in length, the Dutch set up the former city government center Onderafdeling (subdivision), Raja Ampat it neatly.

Doom Island; Complexity of Building Heritage
On the island there is a football field as well as new grocery store Sorong, which in 1950 is famous for its delicious ice cream. Even in the small island there is a building called "Fun House", which is where Dutch soldiers unwind by swimming, playing tennis, or dancing. If you hear the testimony of one of the elders Doom Island, Abdul Halik Warwei (88) "I still remember, when I was a small city of Sorong still dark, while the Doom Island ablaze with electric lights. Slide People call this island because the island of glittering stars at night. Another testimony of a citizen born in Doom Island is how the Dutch government set up the island of New Guinea, which became the center of warehousing and trading port of Sorong in the 1950's.

Once the feet of the passenger motor boat track Doom Island, dozens of paddle rickshaw directly offer services. Without bargaining, some passengers, the mothers who go shopping in the city of Sorong, the direct ride tricycles.

Most of the others, young people or their fathers without luggage, choose to walk. There is no great distance in the Doom Island is small. To circumnavigate the island you can simply walk for 45 minutes.

However, rickshaw ride in the Doom Island to be unique because the city of Sorong - rickshaws can only be found on the island. There are no rickshaws in other islands in Islands District Sorong. In Sorong were no rickshaws. Although mileage Sorong - Doom Island by boat only 15 minutes long, in fact there never paddle rickshaw who tried their luck in the city of Sorong.

Although the complexity of building a new home began to appear, the remnants of sight range of housing blocks are arranged neatly seen along the small streets in the Doom Island. The scene was like a scene in the old town of Jakarta (Batavia) or Surabaya. Views of a typical Dutch-style town planning.
Telaga Biru - Mamuya; Water was Transparent Bluish
North Halmahera hemisphere - North Maluku Galela precisely in the region, Lisawa hamlet, in the midst of life and peace of the population are still rare (only a few houses or dadaru), residents snapped Lisawa excited by the discovery of a sudden the water came out from between the rocks the freezing of hot lava. The stagnant water that then form a lake.

The water is clear blue and thick under the banyan tree. This incident makes people confused. They wonder where the origin of the water? Is this a blessing or a sign that something bad will happen. What on earth made ​​this phenomenon happen?

Small lake was formed. The water-clear tears. Telaga Biru always look clean. The water is crystal clear bluish.

Telaga Biru situated in the Village Mamuya, District Galela. The locals call this place Telagga Biru because the water is clear and bluish. According to legend, in ancient days the angels of heaven bath in this place. The uniqueness of this place is any foliage that falls in the lake has always drifted to the edge so that the lake water is always clear and clean.
Tidore city is one of the islands in North Maluku province, Indonesia. The natural beauty of this charming island has to offer anyone who comes to visit here.

The city was formerly known since colonial times as cloves and nutmeg. The first Europeans to set foot on Tidore is of Spanish sailors who reached Tidore in 1512. The city also had to fight the provincial capital of West Irian. The natural beauty of this heritage is wrapped with a special attraction for Tidore.

Natural Beauty - Wrapped Pieces History in Tidore
Fortress Tore and Tohula a silent witness of Portuguese rule in Indonesia. The second fort was located nearby, both in the city center and close to Kedaton Kie, Throne of the Sultan of Tidore. Only 30 minutes from the Port Rum, you can ride Bentor or rental car to this place.

To reach the castle, it takes extra stamina. You need to go through dozens of steps and the hot sun. However, the air is cool and green trees will provide fresh during the trip. Entering the castle is free, aka do not pay.

Arriving at the castle, the blue sea and the island of Halmahera will welcome you. If the weather is sunny, it will produce very good images. Expanse of blue sea and clear and the reef will stretch quite tempting.

Not only that, you also can see the city from a height of Tidore. Coupled with the boats that pass, you will be guaranteed to linger at home there.

The second fort is not known exactly the year of manufacture. That said, the fort was used to see the ships to attack the headquarters of the Portuguese at the time. Remember, to always be careful and watch your step.

View from the fort is really amazing. A view that is very expensive.
Who said that Indonesia does not have a pyramid? In the Garden of Antiquities Pugung Raharjo - Lampung, you can see three levels of terraces pyramids, megalithic-era legacy of classics. Cool!

Pyramid in the Garden Antiquities Pugung Raharjo - Lampung
Judging from the tourism guide book, Pugung Raharjo Archaeological Park is one Hindu relic historic site. Located in the Village Pugung Raharjo, East Lampung, this park was first discovered in 1954.

At first, the Archaeological Park Pugung Raharjo is a closed forest and is considered haunted by locals. Then, the forest was opened to be a place to stay migrants who came to Lampung. When clearing the forest, residents found a large stone structure, square-shaped mound, and statues. After that, the findings reported to the Department of Antiquities and turned into relics of megalithic-era classic.

The megalithic era was a time when the ancestors are not familiar with writing. The characteristics of the megalithic era is all the tools are made ​​of large rocks, such as upright stone, stone table, stone graves and stone coffins. While classical times occurred when the influence of Hindu culture and Buddhist religion entered. Age occurred in the third century AD 6-15.

An area of ​​30 hectares is very interesting to visit, especially for tourists who enjoy historical tours. Here, you can find the tools used by early humans first. Interestingly, all these things made ​​of stone.

Some things you can find is menhir or upright stones and a stone table or a dolmen is derived from the megalithic era. In addition, you can also see the grave stone of early humans who used to serve as a place of worship.

Not only the ancient human relics, visitors can also see the cultural heritage objects Hindu Buddha in the Archaeological Park Pugung Raharjo. Ceramics from the Han Dynasty, Sung, and Ming is in this park. A statue is estimated to come from centuries-6 also can be found at the park around it.

Pyramid in the Garden Antiquities Pugung Raharjo - Lampung
One thing that you should not miss during a visit to the Archaeological Park Pugung Raharjo is "punden staircase", like the pyramids in Egypt. This archaeological park has 13 pieces of punden staircase. Terraces on the pyramid is made of Pugung Raharjo mound that is now neatly planted with green grass.

On the staircase of the pyramid, you can also see the stones neatly arranged. This rock serves as a barrier around the stairs and the pyramid, and divide it into 3 parts punden terraces, the lower, middle and top.
Sentani Lake Festival is an annual tourism festival held around Lake Sentani. The festival is held since 2007 and has become an annual festival and included in the main tourism calendar. Sentani Lake Festival followed by many Dutch tourists and local visitors.

Sentani Lake Festival
Sentani Lake Festival held in mid-June of each year for five consecutive days.

Carnival Sentani Lake Festival followed by the whole community in the District and the City of Jayapura Jayapura. Of each community both from outside Papua and in Papua who took part in the performances of traditional cultural displays, traditional dances accompanied by folk songs.

This festival is a testament to the maintenance of unity and oneness among fellow tribe, race, religion. Sentani Lake Festival will be crowded with a variety of local cultural activities, or from outside who want perpartisipasi. Cultural exhibits to be displayed are the things the Land Tabi Cultural and ethnic Papuans, both historical objects, carvings, paintings, as well as cultural and historical literature as well as documentary film completed. Not only that this show will also be filled with traditional dances on the boat, Papua typical war dances, Ondoafi coronation ceremonies, and serving a variety of culinary Papua.

Sentani Lake Festival aims to introduce to the people of Papua nationally and internationally, so that it can be said to know the World Papua through Sentani Lake Festival.

Sentani Lake Festival has a high historical value not only attended by the Jayapura District, but many people from outside who came to witness this festival.


Seger Beach, located on the southern island of Lombok, about 65 kilometers from the city of Mataram.

The beauty of this beach makes the tourists become fascinated watching natural scenery. The water is crystal clear and calm to make this beach ideal for swimming.

Seger Beach; Exotic and Offers a Legend

As the name implies, it presents the views of the beach is so fresh to the eye and the soul. The beach is included in the row of beach in Kuta Lombok. On this beach, there is sand for peppercorns, very unique. On the other hand there is also a white sand.

Besides its natural beauty Seger Beach also has another attraction that is no less exotic to tourists.

Seger Beach was not only present the beautiful natural scenery, but also offers the legend that became an annual tradition for the residents around the coast.

Seger Beach was the site of the legend of Princess Mandalika who threw herself into the sea. The Princess is said to blossom into a kind of sea worm, called Nyale. So, every 20th of the tenth lunar month of Sasak tribe or between February and March, local residents gathered on the Seger beach to perform an annual tradition of Bau Nyale which means the catch "Worms Nyale" believed to be the incarnation of Princess Mandalika.

When the coast is receding, it will look mossy rocks and we could even explore far enough to the center through these rocks. However, it is necessary to be careful because when it receded.

Seger Beach; Exotic and Offers a Legend
According to recent information, the beach is included in the row that will be built and developed into a tourist destination. Though the beach is much nicer in a natural state. So, you want to enjoy the Seger beach in a natural state should you rush off before its unspoiled beauty and naturalness.
Tired of touring the island's marine in the course? Want to try to explore other areas while exploring cool objects that have no less beautiful panorama? Try to visit to Makassar. In addition to areas known to have a variety of culinary delicacies, the city whose population is made up of numerous ethnic groups with the most famous attractions is also baharinya. Dozens of islands beauty as if challenging you to immediately enjoy the charm. One of them is Samalona Island.

Samalona Island; Paradise Wreck Diving Lovers


Samalona is a small island located in the South Sulawesi city of Makassar exactly into the territory. To be able to reach the Samalona Island not difficult, the tourists can rent / charter a boat from a population of around Losari Napier City. Boat rental prices between Rp 350 - Rp 500 thousands depending on the negotiations, with a capacity of 10 people mileage required approximately 45 minutes.

Uninhabited island about 16 head of this family have a beautiful panorama of the beach. The blue expanse of ocean water that circled around the small island of golden sand, the water was very clear hinggga can force every tourist who comes to this remote island to swim among the colorful fish.

Decorate the white sand along the beach on the island as a place that is perfect for sunbathing, in addition to the underwater scenery is quite exotic and fascinating. On this island, the tourists who visit the diving and snorkeling to enjoy the beautiful coral reefs inhabited by a variety of colorful tropical fish or other marine life.

For you diving enthusiasts, in addition to having many interesting spots in the form of colorful coral, Samalona Island is also considered a paradise wreck diving lovers. The reason, many ships sank in the area of ​​this island during World War II. There are 7 wreck diving spots around the island which can be seen from the Fort Rotterdam. Some of them are warships Maru property of the State armed forces of the rising sun sinking in the depths of 30m, the wreck bomber Britain, Lancaster, who also was at a depth of 30m, the Japanese submarine hunter, the cargo ship Hakko Maru made in 1917 and Another Japanese submarine.

Samalona Island; Paradise Wreck Diving Lovers
Samalona island has a diameter of not more than 100 m2 with a height of land about 3 meters above sea level, this condition causes the shrinkage of each year due to abrasion. Samalona island used to be quite broad. But after a very large ocean waves a few years ago, nearly half the island is sinking. It can be seen from the rest of the ruins of houses in some corner of the beach. Therefore if you want to visit the island is not recommended in January to April because the month is very strong winds and huge waves of water.