4 Best Place To Witness Total Solar Eclipse In Indonesia

A rare event will happen in the sky Indonesia is dated March 9, 2016. What else if not a total solar eclipse! So, if you are a space-junkies or just love to see a rare event and record it, you must immediately mark the calendar.

The eclipse begins when the Moon covers the surface of the Earth's shadow in the region of West Sumatra, just above the Indian Ocean. Then the shadow of the Moon will move to divide the territory of Indonesia, towards the Pacific Ocean. According to forecasts of NASA, Indonesia has become the only country to be "bypassed" by this eclipse.

But not all places in Indonesia could see a total solar eclipse event clearly. So, you should go to one of those places, where the Wikipedia could be seen clearly. The good news is, not only can see the eclipse, in these places you can also enjoy a holiday in the middle of exotic nature, you know, travelers. Fun right? So, here are four of the most ideal place to view the total solar eclipse in Indonesia, on March 9, 2016:

1) Ternate and Tidore, North Maluku

Ternate and Tidore are two islands in North Maluku, which had no natural beauty is unquestionable. Moti Island, Island Lelei, Hiri Island and Coastal Sulamadaha is a small tourist destination that offers tropical.beauty, virgin beaches and crystal-clear sea.
Well, for you who want to see a solar eclipse, Ternate and Tidore is also the right place. From Ternate, the eclipse will be visible for 2 minutes and 44 seconds, while on the south end of Tidore (reachable by speed boat from Ternate), the eclipse could be seen in a longer period of time, ie more than 3 minutes.

2) Belitung, Bangka-Belitung

Exotic island of Sumatra is famous for its Laskar Pelangi by Andrea Hirata, plus the white sand beaches are gorgeous, decorated with rock formations and has clear turquoise blue seas. These small islands surrounding it can be explored, just seemed so castaway deh, because the islands are very quiet.
Belitung Island is also the ideal location to watch the total solar eclipse event, with a maximum duration of 2 minutes and 12 seconds.

3) Palu, Central Sulawesi

Palu city is not yet known as a popular tourist destination in Indonesia, but in fact this city has many charming places. As Sinkhole in Donggala, giant hole similar to a pool filled with water like a crystal clear sea; Talise beach; Pantai Tanjung Karang; Lore Lindu National Park which is home to so maleo Valley Besoa, Napu, Bada and Saloki renowned for its megalithic stone; to Lake Poso.The best place to watch the total solar eclipse event in Palu is in a valley, in the southern city of Palu. This place is lined hills that will withstand wind, so the weather will be more stable. You can watch the eclipse for 2 minutes 50 seconds.

4) Moti Island, Halmahera

Moti Island (or Motir), is a mini volcanic island in the west of the island of Halmahera. With an area of ​​only 5 kilometers, the island is surrounded by coral reefs and rich marine life. Crystal-clear sea also makes this island a favorite of divers in Indonesia.
The place is also ideal as a location to watch the total solar eclipse. The longest duration that you can see from here is 3 minutes and 15 seconds. Worth the effort to achieve it!

That's the fourth best location to watch the solar eclipse of March 9 2016 may be a reference for those who want to witness the event. How! interested in a vacation while seeing these rare events? please contact your travel agent and quickly came to witness the natural phenomenon that can only be seen back in the next 40 years

Karapan Sapi : Between Tradition and prestige of Madura Society

Karapan Sapi (bull-race) is a term to describe a bull grandstand race comes from the island of Madura, East Java. In this race, a pair of cows interesting sort of timber trains (where the jockey standing and controlling the bull pairs) driven at a speed race against race couples other bulls. The race track is usually around 100 meters and racing competitions can take about ten seconds to one minute. Some cities in Madura bull-races organized in August and Septembersetiap year, with the final at the end of September or October in the former City of residency, Pamekasan to compete for the trophy of the President. In November 2013, the organization was renamed the President Cup into Governors Cup. (Wikipedia)

History,
For the people of Madura, bull-races is not just a party of the people that the celebration held every year. Bull-races is not just a tradition carried down through the generations from one generation to the next. Karapan Sapi is a prestige pride that will raise the dignity in society. The history of the origin of the Kerapan Sapi no one knows exactly, but based on oral sources who inherited known that Ox Kerapan first popularized by Prince Katandur comes from the island Sapudi, Sumenep in the 13th century originally wanted to utilize the processing power as a cow paddy.

Departing from the persistence how to work the bull plowing, tilling the land of rice fields, it worked and the barren land was turned into fertile soil. Seeing a good idea and bring positive results, of course, residents of rural communities to follow the footsteps of her prince. Eventually the land around the island Sapudi previously arid, fertile land can be planted with rice. Results panenpun abound and be a fertile area to prosper.

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After harvest time as an expression of the joy of abundant harvests Prince Ketandur had the initiative to invite people in the village to hold a cow race. The area of ​​paddy land that has been harvested acreage used for bull race. Finally traditions bull race Prince Ketandur idea until now that is constantly evolving and preserved. Only the more popular the name was changed to "Kerapan Sapi" (bull-race).

Agility contest bull is eagerly awaited by many people, especially for those who want menecari entertainment at holiday time or photographers who want to capture the rapid movement of cattle run from the starting line to the finish. Besides the traveler who wants to know the native tradition of Madura from various locations ranging from local to foreign tourists gathered together to watch the racing pairs of cattle.

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In bull-races, a pair of cattle driven by a jockey who called artisan tongko. Jockey stands on kaleles pulled by cows. Jockey controlling cow standing in a high speed on the track. The length of the path is usually between 100-200 meters that can be reached within 14-18 seconds.

To see the excitement Racing Bulls that will pump adranilin please visit Madura island around the month of August to November because the month is the culmination of Racing Bulls on the island of Madura. Please comment or send an email if you have any questions or give input to me that in the next post to be much better. thank you
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Pesona Mentawai Festival 2016 in Surfers' Paradise

From 19th to 21st April 2016, the spotlight will turn on the Mentawai Islands - an ideal  Surfers' Paradise in the West Sumatra Province. This is when thePesona Mentawai Festival or “The Charm of Mentawai Festival 2016” will be held for the very first time, centered at the Mapaddegat Beach, North Sipora District, in the Mentawai Islands Regency.

Fully supported by the Ministry of Tourism, the festival will feature a range of cultural attractions, tourist activities, and traditional art performances from representatives of 10 districtsthat make up the Mentawai Islands Regency as well as from a number of local tourism stakeholders. The event will also involve other regencies and tourism businesses who will showcase  spellbinding tourist attractions of the West Sumatra Province. The festival is also projected to be a regular event that will be held annually and be included in the national tourism Calendar of Events.

Mappadegat Beach was  chosen as the center for this year’s festival since it offers magnificent natural scenery and is  regarded as one of the best beaches onSipora Island andthe Mentawai Islands on the whole. For the festival, the managements of accommodations, transportation and all necessary facilities are already busy  making  all the neededpreparations.

Mentawai Islands are a chain of non-volcanic islands facing the Indian Ocean located off the west coast of Sumatra,  comprising 4 Islands, namely: Siberut, Sipora, North Pagai, and South Pagai. A long way from the world of shopping malls and theme parks, this is a true surfers' paradise where travelers also come to experience an off the beaten track adventure.

With some of the biggest breaks in the world, this is the place to come for some world class surfing. There is no ‘off’ season here, the surf is great all year round. Warm water, perfect barrels and limited crowds – surfing in Mentawai surely offers a sensational encounter with the ocean. The waters surrounding the islands are also ideal for snorkeling and diving. Moreover, Mentawai is also renowned  for the unique culture of its people.

To get to Mentawai take a flight toPadang, capital city of West Sumatra. From here there are small planes to Mentawai. Or board a passenger ship from the port of Padang.  

Mentawai has a number of resorts which you can contact, with links as follows:

www.macaronisresort.com ;

www.wavepark.com ;

www.aloitaresort.com

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