Pearl Island is on the island of Lombok, Indonesia

Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, is an island of a thousand pearls. Everywhere lot pearl jewelry sellers. Starting from the hotel lobby, street vendors, tourist areas, to every corner of the city, there is always a pearl sellers.

Even so, prices remain high sea water pearls. Price per gram of white from around Rp 250,000 and the most expensive brown around Rp 350,000. So the brown pearls which weighs five grams can cost Rp 1,750,000.Sea pearls are sold at a price per gram is only in stores that only big pearl in around the city of Mataram. Sea pearls price per gram depending on the size of his weight. Starting from Rp 250,000 to Rp 500,000 per gram depending on the size.

The larger grains of sea water pearls, for example, weighing five grams, the more expensive the price per gram, can be about Rp 500,000 per gram. The total could be USD 2.5 million for the pearls.

Nice pearl white and brown are seen clear, smooth and tends to round. There is also a round shape and there are small bumps due to their natural sea water pearls can not be formed in the shells.

But freshwater pearl is very cheap. The shape is oval like most of the dove eggs. Freshwater pearl color was pink and white.

Freshwater pearl that has been tied up in rings, earrings, and necklaces to wear only silver lining for Rp 10,000-Rp 20,000 per piece. But sellers pearls hung in the tourist areas there opening price at a price three times the actual price. You have to be brave bid price third.

Gold sellers in the city of Mataram sell pearls complete with rings, necklaces, earrings that have been so tied up with pearls. Buyers can choose a variety of gold jewelry at a price of Rp 475,000 per gram.

While the price of pearl jewelry tied separately calculated depending on the weight of the selected pearls. So when you buy two grams gold ring Rp 475,000 per gram, meaning a total of Rp 950,000.

White Mutara weighing 2 grams purchased at a price of Rp 200,000 per gram, the total price is Rp 400,000. So the total price of the ring to be paid at Rp 1.35 million for a two-gram gold ring and pearl two grams of a binder.

Regional sellers of gold and pearls are the most famous in Mataram is Sekarbela area. Along Jalan Sultan Kaharudin these sellers gold and pearl shops lined on both sides along the way.

While pearl-producing region on the island of Lombok is Sekotong Beach, West Lombok. Can be reached by car a half hour from the city of Mataram. There, tourists can see the process of pearl cultivation sea. Travelers can see the pearl oysters were injected in order to form a large sea water pearls.



http://bisniskeuangan.kompas.com/read/2011/10/05/18345919/Pulau.Lombok.Pulau.Seribu.Mutiara.   
  

 
 

   
 

ecotourism Indonesia

Situgunung Park, Towards Ecotourism Region Mainstay

Trips to Situ Gunung now no longer just traveling to the object - its natural attractions, such as jungle tours, waterfall or mountain lake Situ. Regions with an area of ​​approximately 200 ha is now taking the concept of ecotourism in its management.

Is Ecotourism That? Ecotourism (Ecotourism) according to The International Ecotourism Society in 1990 defined as responsible travel to natural places to protect the environment and improve the welfare of the local population (Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas conserved roomates the environment and improves the welfare of local people). It is expected that the tourists can travel to remain principled in preserving the environment and the management of tourism is to improve the welfare of local communities.

According Virsal D. Son, head of the Nature Situgunung manager, explained that ecotourism does have many elements that must be met, but at least there are 2 things that are the focus in the management and development of the area Situgunung. First, maintain and enhance natural resources and both maintain and improve the HR or the local community. "We expect this area to be a place of education for the community without compromising the element of recreation and conservation," said the man nicknamed this Ical.

To enhance the natural resources, Situgunung would be open to a variety of studies. One interesting thing, Situgunung become home to many endemic species of West Java are relatively few in number and endangered species, one of which is the Javan. In addition, the flora will be returned to the endemic plants. Expected that the region will be gradually dominated by about 10 endemic plant there, among others Puspa, Rasamala, Jamuju and others.

As a place rekereasi, Situgunung area famous for its natural lakes and waterfalls. Besides Situgunung lake, there are plenty of waterfalls known as the waterfall, waterfall example Sawer, Curug Twins, Cimanaracun waterfall, waterfall and waterfall Cikuluwung tank.

To develop community resources, the management of the region while engaging local people as workers. But in the future are expected to have a co-operative society in an effort to improve welfare. Besides tree adoption program, the manufacture and sale of souvenirs, opening the outlet to sell their agricultural products are some examples of programs that will do this year.

Regions located in the district Situgunung Kadudampit, Cisaat, Sukabumi, West Java. The area is included in the National Park is famous for Gede Pangrango natural attractions and is often used as a place of recreation and outbound activities, tubing, mountain biking and other adventure activities. Hopefully with the program and a new management system is expected to encourage other natural attractions in Indonesia to participate in the management-based ecotourism.     

http://tourismindonesiaonline.com/?id/detnews/54/situgunung-park-menuju-kawasan-ekowisata-andalan.html 

Mount Lokon erupts frequently

Mount Lokon in North Sulawesi, now seems to have become the most frequently volcano erupted. On Sunday (11/11/2012) at 13:43:56 pm, the mountain erupted.
The Center Vulknaologi and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) Surono said ash eruption out of the crater Tompaluan to a height of 600 meters and the wind to the north. Detuman voice sounded to Post Mount Lokon / Mount Mahawu, which is 6 km from the crater Tompaluan.
"No evacuation is necessary, but people are encouraged to stay away from the crater to jawak 2.5 km," said Surono.
Surono also convey respect and salute Peanggulangan Disaster Agency (BPBD) North Sulawesi and BPBD Tomohon and communities around Mount Lokon are always alert to anticipate the threat of eruption. "Although Lokon erupts frequently, until now there were no casualties," he said.
Before the eruption this time, noting the PVMBG Lokon activity since Sunday morning. Volcanic earthquakes occur in up to 30 times, shallow volcanic up 142 times, 8 times blowing, and vibration continuous tremor with amplitude of 2 mm.
According to Surono, Lokon set Awas since July 10 2011dan first erupted on July 14, 2011. Then drops to standby status (III) since July 24, 2011, but until now Lokon unstable and continues to erupt. 
 Head Volcano Observation Post Lokon and Mahawu Ruskanda Farid Bina explains high Lokon volcano eruption on Sunday (11/11/2012) reaches 600 meters.  Lokon erupted at around 13:43 pm, accompanied with a bang but weak, "said Ruskanda.
you are increasing signs of volcanic activity in North Sulawesi's most active volcano had been monitored since Saturday (11/10/2012) night around 23:00 pm.

"The people at the foot of the mountain we had requested vigilant and we have reported it to PVMBG Tomohon Bandung and municipal government," added Ruskanda.

From the Observation Post notes, in the last 12 hours there has been about 100 volcanic quakes. Recorded 82 times as many volcanic earthquakes and 90 shallow volcanic quakes.

Residents Manado usually immediately knew that Mount Lokon erupted as obvious from the direction of Manado, this time many do not know that Lokon was erupting.

"Maybe because clouds blocked, so we could not see Lokon eruption. Normally we often watch if Lokon erupts," said dustpan, Tateli residents who can see clearly if Lokon erupts.


 

http://regional.kompas.com/read/2012/11/11/14522687/Tinggi.Letusan.Lokon.600.Meter 

http://regional.kompas.com/read/2012/11/11/1509436/Gunung.Lokon.Paling.Kerap.Meletus  

pumice mines, Lombok, Indonesia

Pumice stone is a commodity that was once the mainstay of the Brain Pancor. Pumice stone is the result of igneous lava Rinjani millions of years ago and then move because the river flows from the spring. Pumice stone is sent to Surabaya to be a variety of industrial raw materials such as cement, industrial ceramics and cloth cleaning materials. Place pumice processing is located in the north Mbung, accessible by motor vehicle or on foot.

 Pumice mine in Brain Pancor an interesting sight as it is still managed in the traditional way.  
There, visitors can see the expanse of pumice being dried with a background view of Mount Rinjani.  
In addition there are still some grinding machines are rarely used, thus saving memory and exoticism heyday in the era of pumice pumice mine 1995an.Meskipun no longer be exploited on a large scale, but the legacy machines, carts piled to make this place remains attractive to visit.

http://lendangnangkatour.blogspot.com/2010/08/tambang-batu-apung.html 

Lampung Tourism, Indonesia

Mutun Beach, is one of the beaches in Lampung are within easy reach. It's not far from Bandar Lampung, which is a thriving city in the province and has complete facilities. If you stop to Bandar Lampung, you can enjoy a variety of games and the beauty of the beach in Mutun.

To visit this beach, you have to cover a distance of about 25 km from Bandar Lampung. On the left side right to the beach Mutun, green trees to decorate the street that is quite good. A guide on the main road would be a sign if you have to turn to reach this beach. From the highway, now a dirt road with rocks must be bypassed to reach this beach. The distance that the not too far away, only about 1 km.

After paying the entrance fee, you can now enjoy the lively atmosphere of the beach. Boat rides, canoeing, banana boating or swimming is a fun activity that used to do at the beach, including beach. Fishing activities with family or hobby can also be done in this place. Fishing gear or boats can be hired to perform this activity.

The beauty of the beach Mutun
What's interesting is Mutun beach of white sand beaches, unlike most beaches in the island of Java. So if you want to enjoy the beach with white sand, beach Mutun could be an option, given the location is not too far for the visitors who came from Jakarta or West Java which is in Lampung.

Sea water is relatively clean and clear attract many visit home to play more away from the coast. Ocean waves at the beach Mutun pretty quiet so it is quite safe for visitors who want to throw themselves in the sea If you just want to relax, there are shacks used for shelter visitors to sit or lay down a gentle coastal breeze softly. You can feel the serenity as water and clear blue sea and white sand plus a green island off the coast there is formed a beautiful natural scenery are worth a visit.

Tangkil Island

Not far from the coast, there are islands of green that looks and feels beautiful to visit. To come to this island, you can take a boat to pay a fee per person. It did not take too long to visit the island known as Pulau Tangkil. You can rest more comfortably because the atmosphere is lush and pretty silent on this island. Sea water is also cleaner that is suitable for swimming, even you can see the fish that swim near the shore.

Having tired of doing the activity on the beach, you can taste food from dining there on this beach. In the vicinity is also available lodging at a price not expensive. Beaches Mutun, in Lampung, with white sand and sea water clarity will make the tourists will not forget this beach.

http://kumpulan.info/wisata/tempat-wisata/53-tempat-wisata/354-pantai-mutun-lampung.html 

pyramid mountain meadow site cianjur

Gunung Padang, located in Cianjur, West Java Province, the famous existence. This is because it is a mountain supposedly the great pyramids, or can be also called punden terraces. Vast complex of buildings of this desert mountain site is 900 m2, this means the pyramid or punden terraces of Mount Padang is the largest in Southeast Asia.

Pyramid Mountain Padang

Not easy to reach location of Mount Padang. It took four hours of Salebu village, past the pine forest along the creek Cikahuripan. Then go back to the forests, to travel on the narrow road, through the bush. To arrive at a spring.
According to Ali, Gunung Padang megalithic site is not a pyramid made ​​with several rooms in it, but punden terraces. "So the results of the stones only, no hallway underneath," said archaeologist from the University of Indonesia.

Punden terraces generally have multilevel terraces before reaching the top of the building. During this time, or since it was discovered in 1914, said Ali, known punden terrace staircase stretching from north to south. "There is suspicion, there is also a terrace on the left and right or east and west of the mountain," he said.
According Suganda, caretaker of the site, there is a folklore that developed in villages around the site. That said, at the time of the kingdom Padjadjaran Naganingrum, the first wife of King Padjajaran King Kian Santang, during pregnancy ask awoken to the east of the royal palace Padjajaran.  Surrounding community believes, a neat pile of stone which is said to be prepared to make the palace. However, due to a previously unknown young male sex at birth discarded and replaced with a puppy, King Kian Santang angry and eastern palace construction was canceled.
The function of the site is estimated Gunungpadang place of worship for the people who settled there in about 2000 years BC The results Rolan Mauludy and Hokky Situngkir suggest a possible involvement of the music of some of the existing stone megaliths. Gunungpadang addition, there are some other site that is a legacy Cianjur megalithic period.    


http://www.codingwear.com/blog/bacaan-200-Situs-Piramida-Gunung-Padang-Cianjur.html 

Setren Waterfall, East Java, Indonesia

Setren Falls is a tourist attraction that is not less interesting option with Waterfall Tawangmangu, located in District Slogohimo approximately 30 km eastwards towards Witney town of Ponorogo (East Java). Unspoiled scenery with panoramic hills and waterfalls, ecotourism is appropriate for the type of young people and nature lovers.

Sub Slogohimo is one of the mainstays producing district revenue (PAD) Winton. Moreover, if judging from the geographical location, the area of ​​the intersection regions Slogohimo become quite crowded. If to the east, will head the District Purwantoro the border with East Java, while if the south will penetrate the region of East Java anyway.
Potential wild mountains to be one source of domestic income, which falls in the village Girimanik Setren. This area could be said to resemble the area Tawangmangu, Karanganyar, just Setren areas not so well known by the public.
But if judging from the condition of nature, beauty and coolness with the cold Tawangmangu area.
Therefore, since 2000, the Government of Regency (Regency) Winton try to develop nature tourism Girimanik mountain waterfall.
Camat Slogohimo, Soemarjo, said natural mountain became one of the mainstays Slogohimo area. In fact, the District Wonogiri also have great hopes from the mountains Girimanik.
The reason, the mountainous area Girimanik if developed to its full potential will be able to generate revenue.
In the mountains there are also Girimanik spiritual tourism, resulting in the Winton area of ​​spiritual tourism can be found in the District Tirtomoyo, Paranggupito and Slogohimo. "Girimanik saving potential of tourism can be a mainstay for income Wonogiri PAD," he explained. 
In nature there are three waterfalls Girimanik, which Manikmoyo waterfall, waterfall Condromoyo, and waterfalls Tejomoyo. The physical attractiveness of beautiful mountain scenery and natural, making the waterfall can be a mainstay of tourism development. "Because equipped with Spring and Spring Kanastren Drajat so the main attraction."
Every year, at ceremonies held Setren Wangan implant, ie the ceremony of thanksgiving on citizens Setren crops achieved. When the implant Wangan ceremony, visitors can see hundreds of travel grilled chicken offered by the farmers to his Creator.
"Wonogiri regency has built roads along the 12 miles, but currently constrained memorandum of understanding or MoU between perum Perhutani Wonogiri regency," he explained.
Every holiday, visitors tour Girimanik had enough. "While management handled by the village, so that the existing revenue for the village treasury."
In addition, the forest is overgrown oak Donoloyo large size to be one of the potential developed by the District Slogohimo. "The forest is petilasan Majapahit Kingdom era and every Thursday night crowded with visitors. Even saka (pole) building Solo Palace came from the teak Donoloyo. "
The District Slogohimo known by the public as a producer durian fruit. Durian from Slogohimo often sent to Jakarta or other big cities. Moreover durian fruit of Slogohimo its uniqueness, the better.
Durian fruit potential and suitable to be developed in the Slogohimo. "Mainly in the northern area, the community is very much planted durian trees. Durian trees grown in four villages with no rods grown by about 10,000 people, "he explained. 
Four central village is the village Slogohimo durian, Sedaya, Gunan, and Sokoboyo. To support agribusiness, in the Village will be developed Setren durian. Winton Agriculture Department has provided assistance as much as 400 rods for durian seedlings developed in Setren. In addition, to support the nature and type of agribusiness, people also began to plant and grow crops of strawberries and patchouli (glued).      
Strawberry crop, currently being developed by members of the farmer group Girimanik. "The land is cool Girimanik making it suitable for strawberry plants developed. A total of 400 rods have managed Kelomtan Girimanik with an area of one hectare of land. The plant was developed and is managed by the 10 heads of families. "
That was encouraging precisely patchouli or glued. Plants for cosmetic ingredients is quite productive and able to bring increased social welfare. While patchouli was developed in four villages with an average of 5,000 to 10,000 tree trunks.
Made Village and Soco developed respectively in an area of ​​10,000 stems a hectare. Village Klunggen developed 5000 stem in half a hectare of land and develop 11,000 shaft Bulusari village in an area of ​​1.1 ha. The process, plants grown dried and distilled. The distillation of this year produced eight hundred pounds of materials or 23 kg of oil. Price per 1 kg of patchouli oil between Rp 250,000 to Rp 300,000. "For marketing is not difficult, because the harvest is there waiting. The innovations that the community was able to cope with unemployment and poverty. And for Patchouli plant is very promising. "
Selain di bidang agrobisnis, masyarakat Slogohimo juga berkecimpung dalam home industry. Di antara home industry yang sudah berkembang dan menyerap tenaga kerja adalah rotan dan jamu instan.
Untuk kerajinan rotan, pemasaran hasilnya bisa ke berbagai negara karena sistem yang dilakukan oleh pengrajin adalah menyelesaikan pesanan. Kerajinan rotan ini dikembangkan oleh 20 KK dan menjadi penghasilan oleh masyarakat Desa Tunggur. Sementara untuk kerajinan jamu instan dikembangkan di Desa Slogohimo. ”Bahan yang dimanfaatkan pengrajin dari empon-empon baik itu kunir, jahe, temulawak dan mahkota dewa. Jamu instan ini selalu ikut pameran dan sudah dijajakan di seluruh wilayah Wonogiri.”    

http://www.wonogirikab.go.id/home.php?mode=content&id=220 

Dance Plate, Minangkabau, West Sumatra, Indonesia

 
History
At first, this dance is a ritual greeting local gratitude to the gods after getting abundant harvests. The ritual is done by bringing the offerings in the form of food which is then placed on the plate while stepping with the dynamic movement
After the introduction of Islam into Minangkabau, plates dance tradition is no longer used as a greeting ritual gratitude to the gods. However, dance is used as a means of entertainment for many people who appear at events crowd.

Movement
Dancing dishes in general are putting two plates on two hands and then swung and is followed by the dance movements were swift, and interspersed twang twang plate or two rings on fingers dancing on the plate carries. At the end of the dance, the plates are usually performed by the dancers thrown to the floor and then the dancers will dance on the plate fragments 
This dance is accompanied by musical instruments and Saluang Talempong. The number of dancers is usually an odd number of three to seven people. The combination of music with fast motion so agile dancers who made ​​the dish so amazing dance charm. Clothes are used by penaripun must wear bright, with shades of red and golden yellow.


http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tari_Piring 

  

Yogya monument symbol of the city of Yogyakarta

Clearwater Beach is a landmark of Yogyakarta's most famous. The monument is located right in the middle of the intersection of Prince Street Mangkubumi, Jalan General Sudirman, Jl AM Sangaji and Jalan Diponegoro. Yogya Monument nearly 3 centuries old have deep significance while keeping some record history of the city of Yogyakarta.
 established approximately a year after the sultan's palace stood. At the time of its inception, the building is expressly describes Manunggaling Gusti servant, the spirit of unity of the people and the authorities to fight the occupation. The spirit of unity or called golong gilig was imprinted on building the monument, shaped poles gilig (cylinder) and peak golong shape (round), so called monument Golong-gilig.

 
 In detail, Yogya Monument building built at the beginning of a cone-shaped mast cylinder to the top. The bottom of the circular form of the fence while the top round. The height of building the monument was originally reached 25 meters.

Everything changed on June 10, 1867. The earthquake that rocked Yogyakarta when it makes the building collapsed pillar. That said, when the monument is a transition state collapse, before the meaning of unity is really not reflected in building the monument.  The situation completely changed in 1889, when the Dutch government renovated monument building. Monument is made with a square with each side decorated with a kind of inscription that shows who was involved in the renovation. The top of the monument is no longer round, but the pointy cone-shaped. The height of the building is also lower, only up to 15 meters or 10 feet lower than the original building. Since then, the monument is also known as De Witt Paal or monument the White Pal.

The revamp the building was actually a tactic to erode the unity between the Dutch people and the king. However, the struggles of the people and the king in Yogyakarta held thereafter, we know that the efforts were unsuccessful.
 
If you want to look as much as he recalls Yogya Monument philosophical meaning, available bench overlooking the monument on the corner of Jl. Prince Mangkubumi. At 05:00 to 06:00 the morning is a good time, when the air is still fresh and has not been a lot of passing vehicles. Occasionally you may be greeted with a friendly smile delivering newspapers going to the office daily circulation of Sovereignty of the People.

Afternoon until midnight, there is a seller of warm (typical Yogyakarta cuisine) at the corner of Jl. Diponegoro. Gudeg here famous tasty and the price is reasonable. You can dine while enjoying Lesbian Yogya Monument view towards being bathed in light.

Yogya Monument so identical with the city of Yogyakarta, made ​​a lot of student migrants expressed his excitement after being graduated from college with a hug or kiss Webcam. Maybe it was also an expression of love to the city of Yogyakarta, which will soon be left behind, as well as a pledge that someday he would be visiting this lovely city again.



http://www.yogyes.com/id/yogyakarta-tourism-object/museum-and-monument/tugu-jogja/