Showing posts with label Indonesia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indonesia. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, November 16, 2009
Perahu WWF Indonesia Terbalik, Satu Hilang
MURUNG RAYA, KOMPAS.com - Perahu bermotor yang ditumpang lima orang peneliti dari yayasan World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) Indonesia perwakilan Kalimantan Tengah (Kalteng) terbalik di wilayah Kecamatan Uut Murung Kabupaten Murung Raya.
Dalam peristiwa kecelakaan itu, satu orang dinyatakan hilang, dan hingga kini masih dalam pencarian aparat berwenang.
"Saat ini tim penyelamat dari Pemerintah Kabupaten Murung Raya dan aparat kepolisian sudah menuju lokasi kejadian melakukan pencarian korban," kata Wakil Bupati Murung Raya, Nuryakin di Puruk Cahu, Minggu (15/11).
Peristiwa terbaliknya perahu yang ditumpangi peneliti dari WWF Indonesia Kalteng dan mengakibatkan seorang korban bernama Hendra Ramadhan belum ditemukan.
Peristiwa itu terjadi pada Sabtu (14/11) sore sekitar pukul 17.00 Wib di wilayah Desa Tumbang Jojang Kecamatan Uut Murung.
Korban diduga terbawa arus deras pedalaman Sungai Murung, yaitu anak Sungai Barito, yang saat kejadian sedang meluap.
Sementara empat penumpang perahu motor lainnya dinyatakan selamat. "Tim penyelamat membawa sejumlah peralatan ke lokasi kejadian termasuk kantong jenazah," katanya.
Salah seorang anggota WWF Indonesia Kalteng, Hendrik Segah mengakui, seorang rekannya yang menjadi korban perahu terbalik, masih belum ditemukan.
"Saat ini saya sedang dalam perjalanan dari Palangkaraya menuju Kabupaten Murung Raya untuk menuju lokasi kejadian," katanya.
Keberadan tim dari WWF Indonesia Kalteng di wilayah Kabupaten Murung Raya itu untuk melakukan ekspedisi identifikasi sosial ekonomi masyarakat di wilayah pedalaman di kawasan pegunung Muller.
Sumber : Kompas
Dalam peristiwa kecelakaan itu, satu orang dinyatakan hilang, dan hingga kini masih dalam pencarian aparat berwenang.
"Saat ini tim penyelamat dari Pemerintah Kabupaten Murung Raya dan aparat kepolisian sudah menuju lokasi kejadian melakukan pencarian korban," kata Wakil Bupati Murung Raya, Nuryakin di Puruk Cahu, Minggu (15/11).
Peristiwa terbaliknya perahu yang ditumpangi peneliti dari WWF Indonesia Kalteng dan mengakibatkan seorang korban bernama Hendra Ramadhan belum ditemukan.
Peristiwa itu terjadi pada Sabtu (14/11) sore sekitar pukul 17.00 Wib di wilayah Desa Tumbang Jojang Kecamatan Uut Murung.
Korban diduga terbawa arus deras pedalaman Sungai Murung, yaitu anak Sungai Barito, yang saat kejadian sedang meluap.
Sementara empat penumpang perahu motor lainnya dinyatakan selamat. "Tim penyelamat membawa sejumlah peralatan ke lokasi kejadian termasuk kantong jenazah," katanya.
Salah seorang anggota WWF Indonesia Kalteng, Hendrik Segah mengakui, seorang rekannya yang menjadi korban perahu terbalik, masih belum ditemukan.
"Saat ini saya sedang dalam perjalanan dari Palangkaraya menuju Kabupaten Murung Raya untuk menuju lokasi kejadian," katanya.
Keberadan tim dari WWF Indonesia Kalteng di wilayah Kabupaten Murung Raya itu untuk melakukan ekspedisi identifikasi sosial ekonomi masyarakat di wilayah pedalaman di kawasan pegunung Muller.
Sumber : Kompas
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Top 10 Spots for Diving in Indonesia - Part 2
6. Lombok island
Some People think they have seen it all, but they dont, Lombok diving offer spectacular diving destination with untouched coral reefs, pinnacles and home of “Hammerhead” sharks and other giant creatures. For divers who would like to enjoy some pristine dive sites, we offer a world of 100% intact coral and a unique variety of species. “…It’s an Eldora do for underwater photographers.” Lombok are the perfect place when you want to escape from it all. The peaceful Lombok atmosphere is the best place for holiday with white sand beach and under water panoramas. The many drop-offs, plateaus and slopes around the Lombok’’s reflect a good cross-section of what Indonesia has to offer. Dive in and be fascinated by a variety of turtles, White-tip Reef Sharks, Cuttlefish, Moray Eels, Angel Fish, Ghost Pipefish, Snappers, Mantas, Eagle rays and more. This is always a very popular dive site which will offer you a large diversity and abundance in marine on a single dive. The sea mounds and canyon walls differ in size and offer you an interesting collection of overhangs and outcrops, all covered in a variety of hard and soft corals. Huge sea fans and other interesting coral formations will fascinate you from start to finish.
7. Bangka & Belitung Islands
The islands of Bangka and Belitung, with its rolling hills of green fields and forests, and the nearby islands of Gangga and Talise offer over 25 dive sites with fringing reef slopes and pinnacles carpeted in soft corals. The row of underwater boulder pinnacles that just break the surface here form giant steps underwater. This is a drift dive that requires a negatively buoyant entry, as waves can be present at the surface at drop off and pick up points. As you descend down the pinnacles you will marvel at the proliferation of green and golden brown soft corals, huge elephant ear sponges, dense thickets of branching green cup coral and table corals. There are carpets of frilled leather corals and pink, brown, cream and lilac soft coral trees swaying in the shallow surge. “Breathtaking” and “awesome” are oft-used words on the boat after this Bangka & Belitung dive.
8. Banda Islands
Seemingly insignificant islands in the middle of nowhere in the Banda Sea, in fact the Banda Islands are steeped in history and blessed with some of the finest diving in the country. Central to the spice trade of old, and former home to exiled freedom fighters, the islands are now enjoying a growing reputation for what goes on below the surface. The remoteness of the islands in the wide open Banda Sea, and the low levels of human population, have meant less fishing pressures, and a vibrant, natural and healthy reef system. The results of this are fishes in incredible numbers, huge seafans and sponges, and some monumental hard corals. At most sites you’ll see enormous schools of fusiliers and thousands of redtooth tirggerfish. One certainty is that you will see plenty of big stuff as well as no shortage of colourful reef life. Topside, these islands boast climbable volcanic mountains which are covered in lush green vegetation. For a taste of historic atmosphere going ashore in Banda Neira is a must for its remnants from the old spice trade of colonial times.
9. Wakatobi Islands
Rising from the depths of the Banda Sea, the main islands of Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomea, Binongki - WaKaToBi - dish up large portions of all the world’s reef types - fringing, atoll and barrier - and are served with lashings of healthy corals and dense schools of fish. Being a national park, fishing is strictly limited and the reefs are protected, meaning plenty of action for you the diver. Local fishing communities obtain a fair share of the income generated by dive tourism in exchange for adopting more sustainable practices, such as leaving large stretches of reef completely untouched. Other contributions go towards education and strengthening local support for the marine park. Word is beginning to spread about Wakatobi but it is still relatively new. Indeed there are even new sites out there waiting to be discovered, particularly in the outer atolls which are virtually untouched. Dive in and discover the animal attractions here in the Banda Sea.
10. Sangihe & Talaud Archipelago
The Sangihe Archipelago is a chain of volcanic islands off the north east peninsula of North Sulawesi. Consisting of about forty volcanic islands some of which are over 1,500 metres high, the archipelago’s waters are some of deepest in the world and deep-water currents bring plankton and nutrients from the deep. Be the man from Atlantis by diving what was once a thriving village. Feeling like an archeologist you cruise around through the numerous black corals and investigate the tunnels and doorways. Diving here amongst topography carved out by man’s own hand stands in stark contrast to the norm of diving among nature’s splendour and is definitely one you won’t forget. Diving just off the dormant volcano of Ruang Island always gets the thumbs up from those who have been here. It is as if the Creator has put every shape, size and colour of sponge and crinoid here in this one spot. This provides a magnificent backdrop against which you can spot some of the many sharks, dogtooth tuna and extraordinarily large schools of barracudas that call this place home.
Article from : Syadera
Some People think they have seen it all, but they dont, Lombok diving offer spectacular diving destination with untouched coral reefs, pinnacles and home of “Hammerhead” sharks and other giant creatures. For divers who would like to enjoy some pristine dive sites, we offer a world of 100% intact coral and a unique variety of species. “…It’s an Eldora do for underwater photographers.” Lombok are the perfect place when you want to escape from it all. The peaceful Lombok atmosphere is the best place for holiday with white sand beach and under water panoramas. The many drop-offs, plateaus and slopes around the Lombok’’s reflect a good cross-section of what Indonesia has to offer. Dive in and be fascinated by a variety of turtles, White-tip Reef Sharks, Cuttlefish, Moray Eels, Angel Fish, Ghost Pipefish, Snappers, Mantas, Eagle rays and more. This is always a very popular dive site which will offer you a large diversity and abundance in marine on a single dive. The sea mounds and canyon walls differ in size and offer you an interesting collection of overhangs and outcrops, all covered in a variety of hard and soft corals. Huge sea fans and other interesting coral formations will fascinate you from start to finish.
7. Bangka & Belitung Islands
The islands of Bangka and Belitung, with its rolling hills of green fields and forests, and the nearby islands of Gangga and Talise offer over 25 dive sites with fringing reef slopes and pinnacles carpeted in soft corals. The row of underwater boulder pinnacles that just break the surface here form giant steps underwater. This is a drift dive that requires a negatively buoyant entry, as waves can be present at the surface at drop off and pick up points. As you descend down the pinnacles you will marvel at the proliferation of green and golden brown soft corals, huge elephant ear sponges, dense thickets of branching green cup coral and table corals. There are carpets of frilled leather corals and pink, brown, cream and lilac soft coral trees swaying in the shallow surge. “Breathtaking” and “awesome” are oft-used words on the boat after this Bangka & Belitung dive.
8. Banda Islands
Seemingly insignificant islands in the middle of nowhere in the Banda Sea, in fact the Banda Islands are steeped in history and blessed with some of the finest diving in the country. Central to the spice trade of old, and former home to exiled freedom fighters, the islands are now enjoying a growing reputation for what goes on below the surface. The remoteness of the islands in the wide open Banda Sea, and the low levels of human population, have meant less fishing pressures, and a vibrant, natural and healthy reef system. The results of this are fishes in incredible numbers, huge seafans and sponges, and some monumental hard corals. At most sites you’ll see enormous schools of fusiliers and thousands of redtooth tirggerfish. One certainty is that you will see plenty of big stuff as well as no shortage of colourful reef life. Topside, these islands boast climbable volcanic mountains which are covered in lush green vegetation. For a taste of historic atmosphere going ashore in Banda Neira is a must for its remnants from the old spice trade of colonial times.
9. Wakatobi Islands
Rising from the depths of the Banda Sea, the main islands of Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomea, Binongki - WaKaToBi - dish up large portions of all the world’s reef types - fringing, atoll and barrier - and are served with lashings of healthy corals and dense schools of fish. Being a national park, fishing is strictly limited and the reefs are protected, meaning plenty of action for you the diver. Local fishing communities obtain a fair share of the income generated by dive tourism in exchange for adopting more sustainable practices, such as leaving large stretches of reef completely untouched. Other contributions go towards education and strengthening local support for the marine park. Word is beginning to spread about Wakatobi but it is still relatively new. Indeed there are even new sites out there waiting to be discovered, particularly in the outer atolls which are virtually untouched. Dive in and discover the animal attractions here in the Banda Sea.
10. Sangihe & Talaud Archipelago
The Sangihe Archipelago is a chain of volcanic islands off the north east peninsula of North Sulawesi. Consisting of about forty volcanic islands some of which are over 1,500 metres high, the archipelago’s waters are some of deepest in the world and deep-water currents bring plankton and nutrients from the deep. Be the man from Atlantis by diving what was once a thriving village. Feeling like an archeologist you cruise around through the numerous black corals and investigate the tunnels and doorways. Diving here amongst topography carved out by man’s own hand stands in stark contrast to the norm of diving among nature’s splendour and is definitely one you won’t forget. Diving just off the dormant volcano of Ruang Island always gets the thumbs up from those who have been here. It is as if the Creator has put every shape, size and colour of sponge and crinoid here in this one spot. This provides a magnificent backdrop against which you can spot some of the many sharks, dogtooth tuna and extraordinarily large schools of barracudas that call this place home.
Article from : Syadera
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Top 10 Spots for Diving in Indonesia - Part 1
1. Komodo Islands
Komodo Island and national park reserve offers just about every type of tropical diving imaginable - from calm and colourful shallow reefs alive with hundreds of colourful reef fishes and crammed with invertebrates, to current-swept deep water sea mounts, walls and pinnacles patrolled by sharks, tuna and other big fish. The variety of marine life for scuba diving in Komodo rivals the world’s best dive destinations. This is the world’s epicentre for marine diversity and you’ll see loads of stuff here on a diving cruise that you just won’t see anywhere else in the world - From whale sharks, sunfish, mantas and eagle rays to pygmy seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, clown frogfish, nudibranchs and blue-ringed octopus - all at home amongst a spectacular range of colourful sponges, sea squirts, tunicates and corals - a macro enthusiast’s heaven. The island is also famous for its Komodo dragon monitor lizard, the largest lizards in the world. An alert and agile predator and scavenger that can reach 2.5 metres in length and 125 kg, they are known locally as ‘Ora’ and now about 1,100 inhabit the island and about half that live on nearby Rinca Island.
2. Bunaken Island
To dive in the deep waters of the Bunaken Island National Marine Park in Manado is to be among some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world, with outstanding fish variety and world-class wall diving. When you’re scuba diving in Bunaken you can see seven times more genera of coral than Hawaii, 33 species of butterflyfish and over 70% of all fish species known to the Indo-western Pacific. From the smallest commensal shrimp to black tip reef sharks and eagle rays, there is something for everyone in this very special destination. Bunaken diving is very popular with fun divers and marine biologists both of whom can take great pleasure from the diversity of coral and fish found here. You will surely encounter marine life here that you have not come across elsewhere. Various schemes are being undertaken to encourage responsible attitudes towards the reefs, the sea life and with regards to refuse disposal in the area. In Bunaken your few dollars really do make a difference!
3. Raja Ampat Islands
Located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals. Put simply, Raja Ampat diving is the bees knees in the world of scuba. If you don’t enjoy your dives here, you may as well sell your dive gear! According to the Conservation International Rapid Assessment Bulletin, the marine life diversity for scuba diving in Irian Jaya is considerably greater than all other areas sampled in the coral triangle of Indonesia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea - the cream of the cream in world diving. Over 1,200 fish species - a world record 284 on one single dive at Kofiau Island, the benchmark figure for an excellent dive site of 200 fish species surpassed on 51% of Raja Ampat dives (another world record), 600 coral species , 699 mollusc species - again another world high. The term “Frontier Diving” seems to have been invented for Raja Ampat in Irian Jaya. To visit these waters is to feel at the edge of the earth. To gaze over crystalline seas at the beehive-shaped, largely uninhabited islands is to be as far away from it all as you can imagine. At night time in Misool you can peer out at the horizon and maybe see one or two distant specks of light.
4. Bali Islands
One of the most beautiful islands in the world, Bali is Indonesia’s most popular dive holiday destination. Many visitors find the attraction of good shore-based diving set against a stunning back drop of huge, magnificent volcanoes and picturesque rice paddy terraces, simply irresistible. The greatest feature of scuba diving in Bali is the rich and varied sites - deep drop-offs and steep banks, coral ridges and bommies, one of the most famous wrecks in the world, volcanic outcrops and seagrass beds. With the colourful and diverse marine life, there’s enough here to keep you coming back for more. If you wanted to record all the animals you can see here, you’d need to bring along a mini-library of marine guide books. From hairy frogfish, cockatoo leaf fish and pygmy seahorses in Secret Bay and Menjangan on the north west tip of the island, to bumphead parrotfish and reef sharks in the north and east at Tulamben and Candi Dasa, to the sunfish and trevallies of nearby Nusa Penida and Lembongan islands, the Bali sights are truly fascinating. Allow yourself to be surprised for you really never know just what you might see in this ever-changing underwater jewel.
5. Sumbawa & Flores Islands
Diving in Flores gives you the perfect chance to add new, small fish and aquatic animals to your knowledge base since it is known for its endemic species. Although the combined effects of dynamite fishing and the earthquake and tsunami of 1992 caused damage to certain areas including Maumere, the regeneration of the reefs here is cause for celebration. Space was cleared by these natural phenomena, which has allowed new corals to flourish and bring an even greater diversity to the sites. These sheltered and varied havens offer crystal-clear waters, deep and vibrant walls, steaming underwater volcanic vents, fertile breeding grounds and conditions that are prefect for some fantastic macro diving opportunities. Sumbawa scuba diving has its own vast schools of countless triggerfish and butterflyfish, macro sightings of blue-ringed octopus, clown frogfish and nudibranchs, numerous reef sharks and tunas in the deep walled sections. Allied to this are the topside visual attractions of volcanoes and bat colonies, and you’ll soon have enough reasons to plunge deep and explore the underwater tapestry of Sumbawa.
Komodo Island and national park reserve offers just about every type of tropical diving imaginable - from calm and colourful shallow reefs alive with hundreds of colourful reef fishes and crammed with invertebrates, to current-swept deep water sea mounts, walls and pinnacles patrolled by sharks, tuna and other big fish. The variety of marine life for scuba diving in Komodo rivals the world’s best dive destinations. This is the world’s epicentre for marine diversity and you’ll see loads of stuff here on a diving cruise that you just won’t see anywhere else in the world - From whale sharks, sunfish, mantas and eagle rays to pygmy seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, clown frogfish, nudibranchs and blue-ringed octopus - all at home amongst a spectacular range of colourful sponges, sea squirts, tunicates and corals - a macro enthusiast’s heaven. The island is also famous for its Komodo dragon monitor lizard, the largest lizards in the world. An alert and agile predator and scavenger that can reach 2.5 metres in length and 125 kg, they are known locally as ‘Ora’ and now about 1,100 inhabit the island and about half that live on nearby Rinca Island.
2. Bunaken Island
To dive in the deep waters of the Bunaken Island National Marine Park in Manado is to be among some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world, with outstanding fish variety and world-class wall diving. When you’re scuba diving in Bunaken you can see seven times more genera of coral than Hawaii, 33 species of butterflyfish and over 70% of all fish species known to the Indo-western Pacific. From the smallest commensal shrimp to black tip reef sharks and eagle rays, there is something for everyone in this very special destination. Bunaken diving is very popular with fun divers and marine biologists both of whom can take great pleasure from the diversity of coral and fish found here. You will surely encounter marine life here that you have not come across elsewhere. Various schemes are being undertaken to encourage responsible attitudes towards the reefs, the sea life and with regards to refuse disposal in the area. In Bunaken your few dollars really do make a difference!
3. Raja Ampat Islands
Located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals. Put simply, Raja Ampat diving is the bees knees in the world of scuba. If you don’t enjoy your dives here, you may as well sell your dive gear! According to the Conservation International Rapid Assessment Bulletin, the marine life diversity for scuba diving in Irian Jaya is considerably greater than all other areas sampled in the coral triangle of Indonesia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea - the cream of the cream in world diving. Over 1,200 fish species - a world record 284 on one single dive at Kofiau Island, the benchmark figure for an excellent dive site of 200 fish species surpassed on 51% of Raja Ampat dives (another world record), 600 coral species , 699 mollusc species - again another world high. The term “Frontier Diving” seems to have been invented for Raja Ampat in Irian Jaya. To visit these waters is to feel at the edge of the earth. To gaze over crystalline seas at the beehive-shaped, largely uninhabited islands is to be as far away from it all as you can imagine. At night time in Misool you can peer out at the horizon and maybe see one or two distant specks of light.
4. Bali Islands
One of the most beautiful islands in the world, Bali is Indonesia’s most popular dive holiday destination. Many visitors find the attraction of good shore-based diving set against a stunning back drop of huge, magnificent volcanoes and picturesque rice paddy terraces, simply irresistible. The greatest feature of scuba diving in Bali is the rich and varied sites - deep drop-offs and steep banks, coral ridges and bommies, one of the most famous wrecks in the world, volcanic outcrops and seagrass beds. With the colourful and diverse marine life, there’s enough here to keep you coming back for more. If you wanted to record all the animals you can see here, you’d need to bring along a mini-library of marine guide books. From hairy frogfish, cockatoo leaf fish and pygmy seahorses in Secret Bay and Menjangan on the north west tip of the island, to bumphead parrotfish and reef sharks in the north and east at Tulamben and Candi Dasa, to the sunfish and trevallies of nearby Nusa Penida and Lembongan islands, the Bali sights are truly fascinating. Allow yourself to be surprised for you really never know just what you might see in this ever-changing underwater jewel.
5. Sumbawa & Flores Islands
Diving in Flores gives you the perfect chance to add new, small fish and aquatic animals to your knowledge base since it is known for its endemic species. Although the combined effects of dynamite fishing and the earthquake and tsunami of 1992 caused damage to certain areas including Maumere, the regeneration of the reefs here is cause for celebration. Space was cleared by these natural phenomena, which has allowed new corals to flourish and bring an even greater diversity to the sites. These sheltered and varied havens offer crystal-clear waters, deep and vibrant walls, steaming underwater volcanic vents, fertile breeding grounds and conditions that are prefect for some fantastic macro diving opportunities. Sumbawa scuba diving has its own vast schools of countless triggerfish and butterflyfish, macro sightings of blue-ringed octopus, clown frogfish and nudibranchs, numerous reef sharks and tunas in the deep walled sections. Allied to this are the topside visual attractions of volcanoes and bat colonies, and you’ll soon have enough reasons to plunge deep and explore the underwater tapestry of Sumbawa.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Indonesia Riverboarding Association
Pembentukan organisasi yang lahir di kota Bandung pada hari Senin tanggal 18 Februari 2008 ini bernama : INDONESIA RIVERBOARDING ASSOCIATION (IRA), sebuah organisasi payung yang mewadahi perkumpulan/club-club/komunitas kegiatan outdoor yang peduli dengan perkembangan olah raga Riverboarding - atau biasa di sebut Selancar Sungai - di Indonesia ini, memiliki tujuan:
" MENJADI WADAH BERSAMA UNTUK MENGEMBANGKAN OLAH RAGA RIVERBOARDING SECARA MELUAS DI INDONESIA"
Selain itu dengan terbentuknya organisasi ini diharapkan perkembangan olah raga Riverboarding yang telah berkembang di beberapa Negara akan mendapatkan perkembangan yang sama secara meluas di seluruh tanah air.
Pada pertemuan yang dihadiri oleh beberapa delegasi dan utusan dari berbagai club yang saat ini sangat aktif berlatih dan mengembangkan kegiatan riverboarding seperti:
ABALABA Riverboarding,
VIKING Riverboarding,
KABOA Riverboarding
EIGER Riverboarding,
MPRO Provider Riverboarding,
Continua Riverboarding Rider,
dan beberapa club-club lainnya
Menyepakati lahirnya beberapa keputusan penting diantaranya:
Mempertegas pelopor perkembangan riverboarding (selancar sugai) berangkat dari Komunitas Riverboarding Bandung
Menegaskan Hari lahir Riverboarding Indonesia jatuh pada tanggal 2 Mei 2007.
Membentuk kepengurusan tetap organisasi INDONESIA RIVERBOARDING ASSOCIATION (IRA), yang terdiri dari unsur-unsur perwakilan club-club riverboarding dengan susunan:
Pembina :
Rahim ABS
Lody Korua
Wawan Purwana
Ketua Umum : Randi Roswenda
Sekretaris Umum : Lukman Nurhakim
Wakil Ketua : Heri Herdiana
Bendahara : Dukut Budiyono
Humas : Sumaryono
Perlengkapan : Eri Suardi
Operasional : Yudi Ganeta
Arkam
Mempertegas keberadaan INDONESIA RIVERBOARDING ASSOCIATION (IRA), sebagai organisasi yang independen, terbuka, menjunjung tinggi nilai-nilai solidaritas, dan kebersamaan
Mempertegas riverboarding sebagai kegiatan olah raga yang tidak terpisahkan dari kegiatan outdoor dan petualangan di sungai
INDONESIA RIVERBOARDING ASSOCIATION (IRA), ikut serta dan bertanggungjawab untuk melindungi kelestarian lingkungan khususnya di sungai
INDONESIA RIVERBOARDING ASSOCIATION (IRA), berupaya menjadikan kegiatan di sungai sebagai bagian promosi industri pariwisata dalam negeri sehingga dikenal wisatawan mancanegara
INDONESIA RIVERBOARDING ASSOCIATION (IRA), mendukung masyarakat local untuk menggali potensi wisatanya sehingga dapat meningkatkan taraf hidup dan ekonominya
Kesepakatan lain yang berhasil dicapai dalam pertemuan tersebut diantaranya, menyusun program kerja organisasi yang meliputi:
Menyusun AD/ART Organisasi dan di Aktakan di Notaris
Melakukan sosialisasi olah raga riverboarding dengan berbagai pihak, diantaranya club-club petualangan dan pecinta alam, organisasi2 siswa sekolah menengah, organisai/perkumpulan hobby, perusahaan-perusahaan swasta dan pemerintah, perusahaan/biro perjalanan wisata (tour and travel), media massa cetak maupun elektronik
Menyusun standar baku / prosedur safety olah raga riverboarding
Menyusun program pelatihan riverboarding secara berkelanjutan untuk berbagai kalangan diantaranya: Pelajar, Mahasiswa, Umum, Perusahaan Swasta, Badan Usaha Milik Negara dll
Menyusun Tim Kerja Rescue yang setiap saat dapat difungsikan untuk kegiatan sosial kemanusiaan khusuanya dalam penanganan bencana banjir dan bencana alam lainnya
Mendukung pengembangan produksi dan usaha bersama khususnya dalam hal penyediaan peralatan dan perlengkapan riverboard beserta lainnya yang berhubungan, sehingga hasil yang dicapai akan dapat memberikan kontribusi untuk perkembangan organisasi dan olah raga riverboarding di Indonesia
Membina hubungan dan networking secara meluas baik di dalam maupun di luar negeri khususnya berbagai organisasi kegiatan alam bebas dan petualangan sejenis
Launching Product Standard Riverboard Indonesia.
Demikian beberapa dari hasil keputusan terbentuknya INDONESIA RIVERBOARDING ASSOCIATION ((IRA). Semoga dengan terbentuknya organisasi ini, akan menjadi wadah bersama yang dapat menampung aspirasi para pegiat riverboarding di Indonesia. Alhasil perkembangan olahraga ini pada masa yang akan datang akan semakin maju, diterima dan diminati oleh masyarakat dari berbagai kalangan. Semoga
ALAMAT SEKRETARIAT:
INDONESIA RIVERBOARDING ASSOCIATION (IRA)
Jl. Cigadung Raya No. 8A Bandung
Telp:022-92129493/091380950062
e-mail : indonesia_riverboarding[at]yahoo.com
website : mproprovider.wordpress.com
Indonesia Mountain - CARSTENSZ PYRAMID
CARSTENSZ PYRAMID 4,884 metres / 16,023 feet – as one of the world’s seven summit become unreasonable to climb
Location : West Papua Province, Indonesia
Range : Sudirman Mountains
Coordinates : 4°5′S 137°11′ECoordinates: 4°5′S 137°11′E
Puncak Jaya, sometimes called Mount Carstensz or the Carstensz Pyramid, is the highest mountain on the island of New Guinea, on the Australia-New Guinea continent and in Oceania. It is the highest point between the Himalaya and the Andes and the highest island peak in the world. The peak is located in what is variously called the Sudirman Range or the Dugunduguoo, in the western central highlands of Papua, the Indonesian western half of the island, and is the highest peak in the country.
HISTORY
Puncak Jaya was originally called ‘Carstensz Pyramid’, after Dutch explorer Jan Carstensz who first sighted the glaciers on the peak of the mountain on a rare clear day in 1623 (Carstensz was ridiculed in Europe when he said he had seen snow near the equator). This name is still used among mountaineers. Although the snowfield of Puncak Jaya was reached as early as 1909 by a Dutch explorer, Hendrik A. Lorentz, the peak was not climbed until 1962, by an expedition led by the Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer (of Seven Years in Tibet fame) with three friends, Temple, Kippax and Huizenga.
PERMIT AND ACCESS
As you visit Irian Jaya, you will be requested a police permit or in bahasa “Surat Jalan / Travelling Permit”. Please provide 2 photographs, 4 x 6 size, with red background and a copy of passport when you register the expedition.
Our Expedition Trip offers two route options of the Carstensz Pyramid Expedition program: first, trekking route crossing rainforest from Sugapa/Bilogai and second, by private helicopter from Nabire directly to Base Camp Danau – Danau valley.
From : indonesiamountainguides.com
Thursday, February 26, 2009
EMBASSIES
Various foreign embassies in Indonesia, with their complete addresses and contacts.
1. Asean Secretariat
http://www.asean.or.id/
2. Embasssy of the Republic of Tunisia
Wisma Dharmala Sakti, 11th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 32, Jakarta Pusat 10220
Tel (62-21) 570-3432, 570-4220, 570-3492, Fax (62-21) 570-0016
embtun[at]uninet.net.id
3. Embassy of Australia
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. C15-16, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12940
Tel (62-21) 2550-5555, Fax (62-21) 522-7101, 526-1690
public.affairsjakt[at]dfat.gov.au
http://www.austembjak.or.id/
4. Royal Embassy of Germany
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat 10310
Tel (62-21) 390-1750, Fax (62-21) 390-1757
germany[at]rad.net.id
http://www.deutschebotschaft-jakarta.or.id/
5. Royal Embassy of Netherlands
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan,
Jakarta Selatan 12950, (P.O.Box 2439 JKT 10024)
Tel (62-21) 525-1515, Fax (62-21) 570-0734
nlgovjak[at]attglobal.net
http://www.netherlandsembassy.or.id/
6. Embassy of Canada
World Trade Centre, 6th Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Kav. 29, Jakarta 12920
Tel (62-21) 525-0709, Fax (62-21) 571-2251
jkarta[at]dfait-maeci.gc.ca
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/jakarta/
7. Embassy of China
Jl. Mega Kuningan 2, Karet Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950
(62-21) 576-1039, Fax (62-21) 576-1034
http://www.chinaembassy-indonesia.or.id/
8. Europe Union
Wisma Dharmala Sakti, 16th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 32, Jakarta Pusat
10220, (PO Box 6454, JKPDS Jakarta)
Tel (62-21) 570-6076, Fax (62-21) 570-6075
delegation-indonesia[at]cec.eu.int
http://www.delidn.cec.eu.int/
9. Embassy of the United States of America
Jl. Merdeka Selatan 4-5, Jakarta 10110, Indonesia (US mailing address: Unit 8129,
Box 1, APO AP 96520 ) Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 5, Jakarta Pusat 10110
Tel (62-21) 3435-9000, 344-2211
jakconsul[at]state.gov (consular section)
http://www.usembassyjakarta.org/
More Embassies
1. Asean Secretariat
http://www.asean.or.id/
2. Embasssy of the Republic of Tunisia
Wisma Dharmala Sakti, 11th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 32, Jakarta Pusat 10220
Tel (62-21) 570-3432, 570-4220, 570-3492, Fax (62-21) 570-0016
embtun[at]uninet.net.id
3. Embassy of Australia
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. C15-16, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12940
Tel (62-21) 2550-5555, Fax (62-21) 522-7101, 526-1690
public.affairsjakt[at]dfat.gov.au
http://www.austembjak.or.id/
4. Royal Embassy of Germany
Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat 10310
Tel (62-21) 390-1750, Fax (62-21) 390-1757
germany[at]rad.net.id
http://www.deutschebotschaft-jakarta.or.id/
5. Royal Embassy of Netherlands
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan,
Jakarta Selatan 12950, (P.O.Box 2439 JKT 10024)
Tel (62-21) 525-1515, Fax (62-21) 570-0734
nlgovjak[at]attglobal.net
http://www.netherlandsembassy.or.id/
6. Embassy of Canada
World Trade Centre, 6th Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Kav. 29, Jakarta 12920
Tel (62-21) 525-0709, Fax (62-21) 571-2251
jkarta[at]dfait-maeci.gc.ca
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/jakarta/
7. Embassy of China
Jl. Mega Kuningan 2, Karet Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950
(62-21) 576-1039, Fax (62-21) 576-1034
http://www.chinaembassy-indonesia.or.id/
8. Europe Union
Wisma Dharmala Sakti, 16th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 32, Jakarta Pusat
10220, (PO Box 6454, JKPDS Jakarta)
Tel (62-21) 570-6076, Fax (62-21) 570-6075
delegation-indonesia[at]cec.eu.int
http://www.delidn.cec.eu.int/
9. Embassy of the United States of America
Jl. Merdeka Selatan 4-5, Jakarta 10110, Indonesia (US mailing address: Unit 8129,
Box 1, APO AP 96520 ) Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 5, Jakarta Pusat 10110
Tel (62-21) 3435-9000, 344-2211
jakconsul[at]state.gov (consular section)
http://www.usembassyjakarta.org/
More Embassies
Monday, February 16, 2009
Hotel Santika Premiere Beach Resort-Bali-Indonesia
The four-star Hotel Santika Premiere Beach Resort Bali is a resort property set within a green garden environment against a beautiful ocean backdrop in one of the island's most progressive tourist districts. A collection of 171 stylishly appointed guest rooms fulfills the diverse needs of international leisure and business travelers alike. The hotel is just minutes away from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport, and offers a perfect mixture of modern living and glowing elegance.
For More Information :
Contact
Hotel Santika Premiere Beach Resort-Bali
Jl. Kartika Plaza, P.O. Box 1008 Tuban - Bali Phone: (62-361) 751267, Fax: (62-361) 751260, 761889
Email:
baliresort@santika.com
Reservation
reservation@baliresort.santika.com
Sales & Marketing
sales@baliresort.santika.com
Monday, February 2, 2009
WAYANG GOLEK
WAYANG GOLEK adalah sebuah bentukan wayang tradisional seni Sunda, Jawa Barat. Tidak seperti wayang kulit yang biasa ditemui di daerah Jawa lainnya dan Bali, wayang ini terbuat dari kayu, sebuah objek tiga dimensi dan tidak menggunakan layar. Digunakan batang pohon pisang untuk tempat berdirinya wayang-wayang, di mana di belakangnya duduk seorang dalang yang ditemani sekelompok penabuh gamelan (nayaga) di mana jumlahnya bisa mencapai 20 orang. Para nayaga itu dikomandoi oleh dalang dengan memberikan tanda-tanda ketukan (kecrek) sesuai dengan keadaan cerita yang sedang berlangsung.
Biasanya pertunjukkan wayang golek memakan waktu selama 6 jam pada malam hari, disaksikan para penonton dari segala kalangan. Awal mulanya pertunjukkan wayang digelar untuk acara syukuran, berterima kasih atau memohon perlindungan atas panen atau dari gangguan hal-hal jahat. Namun sekarang digelar pada acara khitanan atau pernikahan atau bahkan acara ulang tahun perusahaan atau instansi. Pertunjukkan wayang golek menjadi acara sosial seperti sebuah bazaar di mana di sekitar tempat acara selalu dipenuhi oleh para pedagang makanan atau aksesoris maupun alat-alat rumah tangga, dan para penonton bisa datang dan pergi sesukanya, melihat atau mendengar dari berbagai arah sudut pandang. Mereka menikmati adegan bodoran atau lawakan, di mana sering dipertontonkan aksi-aksi gila dan sindiran-sindiran yang diperagakan dalang.
Ada yang menyebutkan bahwa wayang berasal dari India. Hal ini tidak begitu benar, karena wayang itu adalah kebudayaan asli Indonesia (Jawa). Wayang, berasal dari kata Wa dan Hyang yang artinya nenek moyang. Namun ada juga yang menganalisa bahwa kata wayang berasal dari kata bayang. Cerita-ceritanya mengambil dari buku-buku agama Hindu, yakni dari Ramayana dan Mahabrata. Meskipun mengambil dari buku-buku tersebut, namun oleh para seniman Sunda sebagian dikurangi dan ditambah, supaya selaras dengan kebudayaan Indonesia (Islam). Dikarenakan adanya perubahan tersebut tentu akan menyimpang dari cerita asalnya.
Enam jam pertunjukkan wayang golek tidak menceritakan keseluruhan cerita. Bahkan dalam satu pertunjukkan terkadang diambil hanya sebagian kecil dari keseluruhan cerita dan terdapat banyak cerita di dalam cerita. Terkadang dibuat cerita-cerita baru (sempalan), tetapi tetap pada jalur karakter aslinya (pakem). Setelah cerita baru itu dipertontonkan selama beberapa tahun, terkadang menjadi bagian dari cerita asli di mana dalang-dalang yang lainnya juga mempertontonkan cerita tersebut. Alur cerita wayang golek seperti pohon dimana selanjutnya banyak cabang-cabang cerita dari alur cerita keseluruhan sesungguhnya.
Di Indonesia banyak masyarakat mengenal beberapa tipe karakter wayang dengan melihat dari ukuran, warna, bentuk mata dan hidungnya, dan cara dia berjalan, bicara, menyanyi, menari dan berkelahi. Sebuah bentuk karya seni yang tinggi dan terus tumbuh berkembang dengan pesat, menampilkan simbol filosofi di dalamnya untuk semua kalangan, kaya dan miskin, politisi, artis dan lain sebagainya.
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Gunung KERINCI (3.805 mdpl)
Gunung Kerinci adalah puncak tertinggi di Sumatera dan merupakan gunung aktif tertinggi di Indonesia dengan tinggi 3.805 m dari permukaan laut. Gunung ini merupakan bagian dari Taman Nasional Kerinci Seblat (TNKS). Cekungan kawahnya dari sisi ke sisi berukuran 600 x 100 meter persegi dengan daerah lava aktif yang berwarna hijau kekuning kuningan 120 x 100 meter persegi.
Puncak gunung ini sangat sering tertutup kabut sehingga agak sulit dilihat dari kejauhan. Suhu udara di daerah puncak berkisar antara 5-10 derajat celcius, bahkan dapat mencapai di bawah 0 derajat celcius pada musim kemarau.
Untuk mencapai puncak Gunung Kerinci dari Desa Kersik Tuo dengan waktu tempuh 10-12 jam yang telah ada jalur pendakian berupa jalan setapak, dilengkapi papan keterangan dan interpretasi di beberapa lokasi. Desa Kersik Tuo berada sekitar 49 kilometer sebelah utara ibukota Kabupaten Kerinci, Sungai Penuh. Waktu tempuh dari Sungai Penuh dengan kendaraan umum sekitar satu jam.
Kabupaten Kerinci memang sangat kaya dengan obyek wisata alam. Selain Gunung Kerinci di kabupaten paling barat Provinsi Jambi itu terdapat sekurangnya empat danau, yaitu Kerinci, Gunung Tujuh, Belibis dan Lingkat. Danau Gunung Tujuh adalah danau vulkanik yang terbentuk akibat kegiatan gunung berapi di masa lampau, berada pada ketinggian 1.996 meter dpl dan merupakan danau tetinggi di Asia Tenggara (Danau Gunung Argopuro bgm?). Panjang danau 4.500 meter, lebar 3000 meter dikelilingi tujuh gunung dengan puncak tertinggi 2.732 meter dpl.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Sunda Rasa Brasil
Iwan Wiradz dan Tri Budiman Luncurkan Album "Sunda Rasa Brasil"
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Satu kolaborasi antara musisi senior Iwan Wiradz dan aktris Tri Budiman melahirkan satu album pop daerah Jawa Barat yang dikemas dalam musik Brasil, bertajuk "Hariring Dua Asih".
Iwan, dikenal sebagai pemain perkusi, menyatakan bahwa album berisi lagu-lagu berbahasa Sunda itu sudah diimpikannya sejak 20 tahun lalu, saat ia masih belajar musik karawitan.
"Saya ingin lagu-lagu Sunda lebih dikenal oleh masyarakat luas," kata Iwan dalam jumpa pers peluncuran album duetnya bersama Tri Budiman di Jakarta.
Ia mengaku, merasa cocok berduet dengan Tri karena sama-sama dari suku Sunda, selain karakter vokal sang aktris yang lirih sangat sesuai untuk membawakan lagu-lagu ciptaannya.
Sementara itu, Tri mengatakan dirinya suka musik dan menyanyi, dan sudah lama kenal Iwan.
"Jadi waktu tawaran itu datang, saya sambut gembira, meskipun saya katakan jangan susah-susah lagunya," katanya.
Berisi sembilan lagu, yakni Asih Nu Lawas, Dina Impenan, Imutna, Gandrung, Sulaya Jangji, Midamdam, Gerentes Ati, Dina Implengan, dan Cinta Pupulasan, album duet Iwan dan Tri juga diberi judul dalam bahasa Inggris, "Romancing Enchanted Sundanese".
Menggunakan konsep musik "Brazilian" dengan penambahan unsur musik kendang Jawa Barat, penggarapan album itu dibantu sejumlah musisi kondang termasuk Elfa Secioria dan Indro.
Iwan berharap, sentuhan musik Barat dan Timur itu dapat membawa album Hariring Dua Asih berterima di dalam negeri maupun luar negeri.
Elfa dalam komentarnya mengatakan, "Album ini belum dapat dikatakan perpaduan musik diatonik (delapan not) dan pentatonik (lima not)."
"Sampai kapanpun akan sangat sulit membaurkan dua dunia itu. Saya kira album ini cukup disebut campur sari atau pertemuan`"East and West`," katanya menambahkan. (*)
Download Sunda Rasa Brazil :
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Track 4
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Track 7
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Track 10
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Satu kolaborasi antara musisi senior Iwan Wiradz dan aktris Tri Budiman melahirkan satu album pop daerah Jawa Barat yang dikemas dalam musik Brasil, bertajuk "Hariring Dua Asih".
Iwan, dikenal sebagai pemain perkusi, menyatakan bahwa album berisi lagu-lagu berbahasa Sunda itu sudah diimpikannya sejak 20 tahun lalu, saat ia masih belajar musik karawitan.
"Saya ingin lagu-lagu Sunda lebih dikenal oleh masyarakat luas," kata Iwan dalam jumpa pers peluncuran album duetnya bersama Tri Budiman di Jakarta.
Ia mengaku, merasa cocok berduet dengan Tri karena sama-sama dari suku Sunda, selain karakter vokal sang aktris yang lirih sangat sesuai untuk membawakan lagu-lagu ciptaannya.
Sementara itu, Tri mengatakan dirinya suka musik dan menyanyi, dan sudah lama kenal Iwan.
"Jadi waktu tawaran itu datang, saya sambut gembira, meskipun saya katakan jangan susah-susah lagunya," katanya.
Berisi sembilan lagu, yakni Asih Nu Lawas, Dina Impenan, Imutna, Gandrung, Sulaya Jangji, Midamdam, Gerentes Ati, Dina Implengan, dan Cinta Pupulasan, album duet Iwan dan Tri juga diberi judul dalam bahasa Inggris, "Romancing Enchanted Sundanese".
Menggunakan konsep musik "Brazilian" dengan penambahan unsur musik kendang Jawa Barat, penggarapan album itu dibantu sejumlah musisi kondang termasuk Elfa Secioria dan Indro.
Iwan berharap, sentuhan musik Barat dan Timur itu dapat membawa album Hariring Dua Asih berterima di dalam negeri maupun luar negeri.
Elfa dalam komentarnya mengatakan, "Album ini belum dapat dikatakan perpaduan musik diatonik (delapan not) dan pentatonik (lima not)."
"Sampai kapanpun akan sangat sulit membaurkan dua dunia itu. Saya kira album ini cukup disebut campur sari atau pertemuan`"East and West`," katanya menambahkan. (*)
Download Sunda Rasa Brazil :
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Track 9
Track 10
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Kacapi Suling
Kacapi Suling merupakan perangkat waditra Sunda yang terdapat hampir di setiap daerah di Tatar Sunda. Waditranya terdiri dari Kacapi dan Suling. Kacapinya terdiri dari Kacapi Indung atau Kacapi Parahu atau Kacapi Gelung.
Selain disajikan secara instrumentalia, Kacapi Suling juga dapat digunakan untuk mengiringi Juru Sekar yang melantunkan lagu secara Anggana Sekar atau Rampak Sekar. Lagu yang di sajikannya di antaranya : Sinom Degung, Kaleon, Talutur dan lain sebagainya.
Laras yang di pergunakannya adalah laras Salendro, Pelog atau Sorog. Berbeda dengan sebutan Kacapi Suling atau Kacapian bila menggunakan Kacapi Siter. Sudah lazim selain Kacapi Siter dan Suling di tambah pula 1 (sate) set Kendang dan 1 (satu) set Goong. Laras yang di pergunakannya sama seperti laras yang biasa di pergunakan pertunjukan Kacapi Suling yang mempergunakan Kacapi Parahu yaitu" laras Salendro, Pelog, Sorog. Kecapi Suling yang mempergunakan Kecapi Siter, selain menyajikan instrumentalia juga di pergunakan untuk mengiringi nyanyian (kawih) baik secara Anggana Sekar maupun secara Rampak Sekar.
Lagu-lagu yang disajikan secara Anggana Sekar yaitu seperti : Malati di Gunung Guntur, Sagagang Kembang Ros dan lain sebagainya. Sedangkan untuk Rampak Sekar di antaranya Seuneu Bandung, Lemah Cai dan lain sebagainya.
Dalam perkembangannya baik Kacapi Suling yang menggunakan Kacapi Parahu maupun Kacapi Sitter, sexing di pergunakan untuk mengiringi Narasi Sunda dalam acara Ngaras dan Siraman Panganten Sunda, Siraman Budak Sunatan, Siraman Tingkeban. Selain instrumentalia disajikan pula lagu-lagu yang rumpakanya disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan acara yang akan di laksanakan. Lagu yang disajikan diambil dari lagu-lagu Tembang Sunda
Seperti diantaranya Candrawulan, Jemplang Karang, Kapati-pati atau Kaleon dan lain sebagainya. Ada pula yang mengambil lagu-lagu kawih atau lagu Panambih pada Tembang Sunda seperti di antaranya Senggot Pangemat, Pupunden Ati dan lain sebagainya.
Disamping perangkat Kecapi dan Suling ada pula perangkat Kecapi Biola dan Kecapi Rebab yang membawakan lagu-lagu yang sama. Dalam penyajiannya, Kecapi memainkan bagian kerangka iramanya sedangkan bagian lagunya di mainkan oleh Suling, Biola atau Rebab. Adapun tangga nada atau laras yang dalam Karawitan Sunda di sebut dengan Surupan, ada pula yang di sebut dengan Salendro, Pelog dan Sorog.
Kacapi Suling kini banyak di gemari para Kawula Muda, baik di pedesaan mau pun di perkotaan. Karena untuk mempelajarinya bisa meniru dari kaset rekaman Kacapi Suling yang banyak beredar di masyarakat.
Khusus untuk alat kecapinya, saat ini sering digunakan oleh beberapa group seni "lawak" sebagai pengiring. Seperti halnya yang sering dilihat, pada pertunjukan "Mang Ukok". Kecapi menjadi pelengkap utama yang lantunannya tidak saja mengiringi lagu-lagu Sunda, tapi juga lagu asing.
(Sumber : www.westjavatourism.com)
Download Kacapi Suling
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Hotel Bintang 3 Bandung - Indonesia cont....
Hotel Trio Bandung Bandung
Jl. Gardujati 55-61, Bandung, Indonesia
Centrally located, affordable lodging, with all the facilities expected of a modern three-star hotel. With views of spectacular Emerald Mountain available from most of the well-appointed rooms and suites, guests of The Hotel Trio Bandung, with enjoy close proximity to the bustling shopping districts of Bandung, and easy access to the nearby train station, making it an easy choice for visitors looking for central, affordable accommodation in West Javas provincial capital. Surrounded by the cool, temperate Parahayangan Mountains, Bandung offers a welcome break from the sweltering, tropical heat that visitors to Indonesia soon become accustomed to, and a day out visiting the local villages and tea plantations should be high on the agenda for anyone visiting Bandung. When you're ready to book a room at Hotel Trio Bandung, please enter your travel dates into the secure online booking form and click.
Malya Bandung
Jl. Rancabentang No.56-58 Ciumbuleuit Bandung, 40142
Istana Hotel
The Hotel Istana in Bandung, Indonesia situated Jalan Lembong 21-44 can be contacted by phone +6222 433025 or fax +6222 432737. Here it is unfortunately not yet possible to book online. This accommodation Hotel Istana would be glad to welcome you soon. The correct data depends on the update of the information through the management and cannot be guaranteed.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Hotel Bintang 3 di Bandung - Indonesia
Bandung - Hotel Berbintang 3
Hotel Bumi Asih Jaya
Hotel Bumi Asih Jaya Bandung terletak di Jl. Soekarno – Hatta No. 452 A, Bandung Jawa Barat.
Kami memiliki 54 kamar dengan fasilitas yang cukup lengkap (AC, TV, Waterheater, Mini Bar, Bathtube, Shower Amenities, Guest Suplies, Free Breakfast, Wellcome fruitte), plus Asuransi kecelakaan bagi tamu selama menginap di Hotel Bumi Asih Jaya Bandung.
Hotel Bumi Asih Jaya Bandung juga dilengkapi dengan 6 Meeting Room, Coffee Shop, 24 Our Room Service, Laundry dan Parkir yang cukup luas (dapat menampung 60 Kendaraan).
Akses Menuju Hotel :
- 45 menit dari Bandara Hussein Sastra Negara
- 10 Menit dari Terminal Leuwipanjang
- 30 Menit dari Station kereta bandung
Untuk Informasi dan pemesanan dapat menghubungi bagian Marketing, Contact person Mr. Teuku Daniel Hp. 0813 2000 1090 atau Hotel Bumi Asih Jaya Bandung 022 – 750 8151/53, Facs 022 – 750 8154 . more...
Geulis Hotel
“Geulis” means beautiful, the essence of who we are. Our warm hospitality and elegant facilities, invite you to feel, the comfort and beauty.
The location of Geulis hotel is in strategic place, exactly on jalan dago, Bandung. Just take some minutes from Gedung Sate, the point of Bandung Beside that, Geulis Hotel is easy to visit from any Place in Bandung.
For More Information
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda no. 129
Bandung 40132
West Java - Indonesia
Telp: +62-22 250.7777/250.3600
Fax : +62-22 250.3086
email: geulishotel@geulis-hotel.com
geulis129@bdg.centrin.net.id
Topas Galeria Hotel
Highlight
Topas Galeria Hotel, strategically located in Bandung city, is specially built for your leisure, holiday, business, meeting and other needs. You will be assured to "feel at home" when staying, added with the touch of gallery surrounding the area, upgraded rooms & facilities and 24-hour room service.
For business, we provide the internet hotspot for ease of internet connection, upgraded audio facilities in the function rooms and choices packages for your meeting needs. More we will soon provide the music lounge.
New Features
* Internet hotspot
* Upgraded rooms
* Music lounge
For More Information :
Jl. dr. Djundjunan No. 153 Bandung - 40173 , West Java - INDONESIA
Ph: +62-22 6020 550 Fax: +62-22 6020 440
Email reservastion: reservation@topas-hotel.com
Email: topas@topas-hotel.com
Hotel Bumi Asih JayaHotel Bumi Asih Jaya Bandung terletak di Jl. Soekarno – Hatta No. 452 A, Bandung Jawa Barat.
Kami memiliki 54 kamar dengan fasilitas yang cukup lengkap (AC, TV, Waterheater, Mini Bar, Bathtube, Shower Amenities, Guest Suplies, Free Breakfast, Wellcome fruitte), plus Asuransi kecelakaan bagi tamu selama menginap di Hotel Bumi Asih Jaya Bandung.
Hotel Bumi Asih Jaya Bandung juga dilengkapi dengan 6 Meeting Room, Coffee Shop, 24 Our Room Service, Laundry dan Parkir yang cukup luas (dapat menampung 60 Kendaraan).
Akses Menuju Hotel :
- 45 menit dari Bandara Hussein Sastra Negara
- 10 Menit dari Terminal Leuwipanjang
- 30 Menit dari Station kereta bandung
Untuk Informasi dan pemesanan dapat menghubungi bagian Marketing, Contact person Mr. Teuku Daniel Hp. 0813 2000 1090 atau Hotel Bumi Asih Jaya Bandung 022 – 750 8151/53, Facs 022 – 750 8154 . more...
Geulis Hotel“Geulis” means beautiful, the essence of who we are. Our warm hospitality and elegant facilities, invite you to feel, the comfort and beauty.
The location of Geulis hotel is in strategic place, exactly on jalan dago, Bandung. Just take some minutes from Gedung Sate, the point of Bandung Beside that, Geulis Hotel is easy to visit from any Place in Bandung.
For More Information
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda no. 129
Bandung 40132
West Java - Indonesia
Telp: +62-22 250.7777/250.3600
Fax : +62-22 250.3086
email: geulishotel@geulis-hotel.com
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Topas Galeria HotelHighlight
Topas Galeria Hotel, strategically located in Bandung city, is specially built for your leisure, holiday, business, meeting and other needs. You will be assured to "feel at home" when staying, added with the touch of gallery surrounding the area, upgraded rooms & facilities and 24-hour room service.
For business, we provide the internet hotspot for ease of internet connection, upgraded audio facilities in the function rooms and choices packages for your meeting needs. More we will soon provide the music lounge.
New Features
* Internet hotspot
* Upgraded rooms
* Music lounge
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Jl. dr. Djundjunan No. 153 Bandung - 40173 , West Java - INDONESIA
Ph: +62-22 6020 550 Fax: +62-22 6020 440
Email reservastion: reservation@topas-hotel.com
Email: topas@topas-hotel.com
Friday, November 14, 2008
Semeru - Indonesia
Country : Indonesia
Subregion Name : Java (Indonesia)
Volcano Type : Stratovolcano
Volcano Status : Active
Last Known Eruption : 2008 (continuing)
Summit Elevation : 3676 m 12,060 feet
Latitude : 8.108°S 8°6'30"S
Longitude : 112.92°E 112°55'0"E
Semeru, the highest volcano on Java, and one of its most active,
lies at the southern end of a volcanic massif extending north to the Tengger caldera. The steep-sided volcano, also referred to as Mahameru (Great Mountain), rises abruptly to 3676 m above coastal plains to the south. Gunung Semeru was constructed south of the overlapping Ajek-ajek and Jambangan calderas. A line of lake-filled maars was constructed along a N-S trend cutting through the summit, and cinder cones and lava domes occupy the eastern and NE flanks. Summit topography is complicated by the shifting of craters from NW to SE. Frequent 19th and 20th century eruptions were dominated by small-to-moderate explosions from the summit crater, with occasional lava flows and larger explosive eruptions accompanied by pyroclastic flows that have reached the lower flanks of the volcano. Semeru has been in almost continuous eruption since 1967.
From : Volcano.si.edu
Thursday, November 13, 2008
TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK - BORNEO INDONESIA
The Picture from orangutanexperience.com
Located in the peninsula on the south coast of the world's third largest tropical rain forest of Borneo, in Indonesian province of Central Kalimantan, the park consist of 300.040 hectares (741,100 acres). Started as a game reserve for the protection of orangutans in 1936 and 1937, it was upgraded to a National Park in 1982. It is the only protected area in South East Asia with vast tract of wetlands, lowland, mature tropical heath and swamp Forests with large rookeries that provide breeding grounds for a wide population of waterfowl. The needs of Orangutans and other primates are also available in the park, such as the 400 species of trees which van be consumed by them.
In Tanjung Puting Park, you will see the orangutans - a lot of ex-captive orangutans - rehabilitated in the park. you will also meet the king of this area, the largest and the oldest orangutan who is still living in a wilderness of a national park.
The romantic forest, the romantic river and the romantic atmosphere of the park are also offer different experiences especially for those who want to have an adventurous honeymoon
For more Information : Adventure Indonesia
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Meru Betiri National Park - Indonesia
General
The Meru Betiri National Park lies at the south coast of east Java and is 50,000 ha. It was named after the highest mountain in the area: the Gunung Betiri (1,223 m).
The park consists of one of the last extensive areas of lowland rainforest on Java, as well as mangrove, lowland swamp forest and beach formations. Rumour says that here the last Javan Tigers have their domicile. Other endemics in the park are the plants Rafflesia zollingeriana and Balanphora fungosa. On the southern beaches, near Sukamade, five species of sea turtle lay their eggs.
Access
Meru Betiri National Park can be reached from Banyuwangi. Take a bus to Pesanggaran and from there continue with a minibus to Sarongan or a truck to Sukamade. From Sukamade trucks ride to Rajagwesi. Permits and guides are available at the PHPA office in Sarongan.
Accomodation
Rajagwesi PHPA Guesthouse Sukamade Wisma Sukamade
Trekking
The PHPA office organizes walks through the park.
Sarongan - Bandealit 3 days Sukamade - Turtle Bay 1 hour
Fauna
Rhizophora spp., Avicennia spp., Bruguiera spp., Sonneratia spp.. Endemic species: Rafflesia zollingeriana, Balanphora fungosa.
Fauna
Animals
Javan Tiger?? (Panthera tigris sondaicus), Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Banteng, Leopard, Sambar Deer (Cervus unicolor), Javan Leaf Monkey, Long-tailed Macaque, Pangolin, Silvered Leaf Monkey, Black Giant Squirrel, Reticulated Python, Water Monitor, Green Turtle, Leatherback Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Olive Ridley Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Large Flying Fox.
Birds
Green Peafowl, Black-banded Barbet, Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus), Asian Pied Hornbill, Rhinoceros Hornbill, Javan Coucal, Spotted Kestrel (Falco moluccensis), Rufous-bellied Eagle (Hieraaetus kienerii), Black Eagle, Collared Scops-Owl (Otus lempiji), Javan Owlet (Glaucidium castanopterum), Osprey, Banded Pitta, Red-breasted Parakeet, Crested Serpent-eagle, Blyth's Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus alboniger), Changeable Hawk-Eagle, White-bellied Sea-Eagle.
from : http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/4466/meru1.htm
Bandung - Indonesia
Bandung
Bandung is the capital of West Java province, Indonesia. It lies on the main island of Indonesia, the island of Java at a height of 768 meters above sea level, 6 ° 55 'S 107 ° 36' E.
Bandung is surrounded by mountains and in the heart of the prehistoric lake.
How to get in Bandung
As one of the main cities in Indonesia, Bandung can be achieved in many other cities in Indonesia and other islands such as Sumatra, Bali and Borneo (Kalimantan). In Asia, Bandung can be reached directly from Malaysia and Singapore. See how there
Bandung "doeloe"
"De Grote Postweg" 's capital, Regency Bandung is moving "Dayeuh Kolot" Cikapundung in Riverside (near Alun Alun-now) and Parakan Muncang to Andawadak Regency (Tanjung Sari now). This provision is based on article "Sadjarah Soemedang Djaman Koempeni Toeg Nepi Ka Kiwari" by Raden Asik Natanegara. At the beginning of Bandung was thats constract Forest, a small village.
March in Bandung
The largest part of Bandung is located south of the railroad, the city from east to west. Most banks, airlines, tourism offices and 5-star hotels are located here, with Alun Alun, as the main square in the cities will be in Indonesia. The main road, Jalan Asia-Africa, is in this part of the city, such as Jalan Braga, which was the market up during the colonial era and is now the heart of the nightlife of Bandung. Most of the city, the budget for each accommodation and many of its major centers are also in this area.
On the other side of the railway are the elegant residential neighborhood near Old Dutch, with its large roads of trees, gardens and parks. The metropolitan area extends north along two parallel blood, Jalan Jalan Setiabudi and Juande for the hills of Dago. The offices in the province of West Java, the government, the Bandung Institute of Technology and Zoo are in this area.
Despite Bandung is only about 200 years, the many historic sites and cultural, not less than its museums and the architecture of the Art Deco.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Greenpeace activists block palm oil shipment in Indonesia
10 November 2008
Dumai, Indonesia — In the latest stage of the Esperanza's Forests for Climate tour around south-east Asia, activists have arrived in Dumai, Indonesia to block a palm oil shipment from departing for Europe.
The shipment was supposed to leave from Dumai, a large port on the eastern coast of Sumatra and Indonesia’s main palm oil export port. Activists from the Esperanza left to expose three palm oil tankers anchored in Dumai port. Despite the crew of one ship blasting the activists with fire hoses, the team managed to paint “Forest Crime” and “Climate Crime” on the hull of all three ships, as well as the side of a barge loaded with timber from the rainforest.
Peatland protection
The largest ship to receive a new coat of paint was the Gran Couva, bound for Rotterdam in the Netherlands with 27,000 metric tonnes of palm oil from Wilmar, one of the largest palm oil companies in Indonesia.
Much of Sumatra's forest has been destroyed but small pockets remain, including one critical area of Riau. This area of forest is similar in size to Switzerland or Taiwan, but it grows in a thick layer of peat. When drained and burnt to make way for oil palm plantations, the peat releases huge quantities of greenhouse gas, contributing to climate change. If the remaining forests and peatland in Riau are destroyed, they will release the equivalent of an entire year’s worth of global emissions.
Fixed anchor for Forests
Following the exposure of these forest criminals with the painting of the ships, an activist climbed the anchor chain of the Gran Couva, and has secured himself there. This means the ship - and the palm oil it is carrying - have been immobilised and will not be leaving the port. For updates on the situation, read the ship tour blog.
During the ongoing tour of Indonesia, the crew of the Esperanza has witnessed massive conversion of Papua’s tropical forests for palm oil plantations in a concession near Jayapura operated by Sinar Mas, the largest palm oil company in Indonesia. They have also exposed ongoing forest destruction for timber in Papua, and discovered fresh forest clearances in concessions in the peatland forests of Riau.
Greenpeace is calling on the Indonesian government to enforce an immediate moratorium on deforestation, as well as on the international governments to create a funding mechanism to provide international funds for forest protection in Indonesia and other forest countries.
www.greenpeace.org
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