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Karimunjawa National Park: A Captivating Tropical Paradise in North Java

Located in the Java Sea, approximately 83 kilometers from the northern coast of Jepara, Karimunjawa Island is one of Indonesia's exotic marine tourism destinations. Known as the "Caribbean of Java," this archipelago offers the charm of white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and diverse marine life. Karimunjawa is a perfect destination for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, and those seeking to experience the beauty of pristine tropical nature. Karimunjawa consists of 27 small islands, of which only a few are inhabited, while most are uninhabited, surrounded by crystal clear waters. This makes Karimunjawa a favorite destination for snorkeling, diving, and enjoying the beauty of the beaches. Karimunjawa has been designated a National Park by the Jepara government since March 15, 2001. Karimunjawa is home to coral reefs, mangroves, coastal forests, and nearly 400 species of marine life, including 242 species of ornamental fish. Wonderful Indonesia: Some of the rare fauna...

Explore Bama Beach in Banyuwangi, East Java

The name Banyuwangi has also become increasingly popular through the presence of the Trans Java Toll Road which accelerates vehicle access to the eastern part of Java. Banyuwangi International Airport, which was designed by architect Andra Matin and won one of the prestigious architectural awards Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2022, further boosted the name of Banyuwangi. More than just a port from Java to Bali, Banyuwangi also holds a variety of amazing tourist destinations. In fact, in an area that may not be too large when compared to other districts, Banyuwangi offers access to a variety of tourist destinations that are fairly complete. From mountains to oceans, from forests to savannas, everything can be found or accessed from Banyuwangi. One place worth visiting is Bama Beach, which is located within the Baluran National Park area. This beach offers freshness at the end of the savanna. The beauty of Bama Beach lies in its clean white sand and clear seawater. The beach is also su...

Mount Bromo's Luhur Poten Temple, a Ritual Center in the Desert

Footage Nusantara - This is the uniqueness of Bromo, besides presenting the beauty of the natural panorama of mountains, hills, seas of sand, savanna, and sunrise, it also presents the beauty and nobility of the culture of the people who live around it, namely the Tengger people. As we know, the Tengger people cannot be separated from Mount Bromo and Yadnya Kasada. For the Tengger people, Mount Bromo and Pura Luhur Poten are sacred and important places both in daily life and in religious celebrations. Pura Luhur Poten is a plot of land and a temple-like building located in the middle of a sea of sand (precisely between Mount Bromo and Mount Batok) as a place for the Kasada ceremony to take place. Poten Temple or Pura Luhur Poten Mount Bromo is located in the middle of the sea of sand Mount Bromo became one of the places of worship of the Tengger Tribe to praise Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa as the manifestation of Lord Brahma. This Tengger temple was built in 2000 with a mixture of Baline...

Bromo Tengger Semeru Named World's Most Beautiful National Park

Footage Nusantara - Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is the only conservation area in Indonesia that has a 10 km sea of sand called Tengger, where four new volcanoes are located. These are Gunung Batok (2,470m), Gunung Kursi (2,581m), Gunung Watangan (2,661m), and Gunung Widodaren (2,650m). However, of these mountains, Mount Bromo is the only one still active. The temperature at the top of Mount Bromo ranges from 5 to 18 degrees Celsius. If you head towards the south of the park, you will find a steep plain divided by valleys and decorated with beautiful lakes until you reach the foot of Mount Semeru. Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park or TNBTS is a natural tourism area in East Java located in the administrative regions of Pasuruan Regency, Malang Regency, Lumajang Regency, and Probolinggo Regency. Established as a national park in 1982, Bromo Tengger Semeru has an area of about 50,276.3 Ha. In this TNBTS, there are some nature reserves, tourist parks, and forests. The national park ...

Istiqlal Mosque, the Mesmerizing Majesty of Jakarta

Footage Nusantara - Not far from the State Palace in Jakarta, a large mosque stands majestically. So beautiful. Majestic. The garden is like an urban forest complete with a fountain pool. From the terrace of the mosque, we can see the main building with a large dome and towering minarets. At night, the mosque is bathed in lights that provide a peaceful atmosphere. Inside the mosque, a maroon carpet covers the entire floor. Large pillars support the dome above. The mosque's ornaments are elegant. Just like the outside, the interior also has dazzling lighting. The 2.5-hectare mosque stands on 9.9 hectares of land, its construction costing 12.4 billion rupiah of old money and 18.3 billion rupiah of new money. The mosque has 4,400 piles, 377 tons of stainless steel, and 21,500 meters of road construction. Concrete construction installed 78,060 cubic meters, marble 93,400 square meters, and 11,400 square meters of ceramic tiles. Istiqlal Mosque has charm because of its beauty and muruah...

Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta The Tallest and Largest Hindu Temple in Indonesia

Footage Nusantara - Indonesia has so many temple sites scattered in various regions. As a country that has a very diverse historical background, the influx of various cultures has greatly affected the various relics of historical evidence in Indonesia itself. The influx of foreign cultures and various religious beliefs from various immigrant groups that entered Indonesia turned out to have a major impact on the development of religion and culture. From various historical backgrounds based on these diverse religions and cultures, many historical sites in Indonesia have also been affected, one of which is the Hindu Buddha culture which has colored the development of history in Indonesia with the presence of various kinds of temples as a historical legacy of the former Hindu buddha kingdoms in the past. One of the many historical relics in the form of temples is most commonly known to the people of Indonesia and one of the temple sites with the largest complex is Prambanan Temple located...

Sangiran Museum of Ancient Man: An Educational Tour of the World's Ancient History

Footage Nusantara - The Sangiran Ancient Man Museum in Krikilan Village, Kalijambe District, is a leading tourist destination in Sragen Regency. The museum is adjacent to the Sangiran Ancient Fossil Site, which is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are more than 13,685 fossils and 2,931 of them are kept in the museum until now. The fossils are human skulls, vertebrate animals, aquatic animals, stones, and stone tools. The ancient human site in Sangiran is considered to be the largest and most important in the world. Researchers think that Sangiran is the center of a large, important, and complete ancient human civilization in the world because it provides clues about human existence since 150,000 years ago. The Sangiran site holds a wealth of ancient fossils, ranging from ancient human fossils, and ancient animals, to the results of prehistoric human culture. However, it is not only the archaeological sites that have potential but also the historical tourism in Sangiran Tou...

Ah Poong, Culinary Tourism with a Floating Market

Footage Nusantara - Hunting and eating food at a culinary center is a fun thing to do. However, it's even more enjoyable when it's done al fresco with a soothing view of nature and the roar of the river. If you want to feel the sensation of eating food with a natural atmosphere that makes you feel at home, then you must visit Ah Poong on Jalan Ir. H. Djuanda, Sentul City, Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency. Ah Poong is the most complete and largest culinary center in Bogor, West Java. Its location on the edge of the Cikeas River and an artificial lake in Sentul is a culinary center that has existed since 2012. The cool atmosphere typical of Bogor with the roar of the Cikeas River and the calm of the lake makes the dining atmosphere more enjoyable and unforgettable. Ah Poong is perfect as a place for refreshing and culinary tours with friends, friends, or family. The culinary market managed by PT Gunung Geulies Elok Abadi, a subsidiary of the Sentul City area developer, has...

Examining the Ramayana Epic in the Prambanan Ramayana Ballet

Footage Nusantara - Usually, traditional dance performances are identical to boring, but it is different from Sendratari Ramayana Ballet. This performance tells the story of the romance of Rama and Shinta which is full of struggle.  Sendratari Ramayana is an art performance that tells the story of Dewi Sinta and also Rama Wijaya. Where this story is told in the form of a semi-drama dance without dialogue. Visitors who watch this performance can get a general picture related to the story of Rama and Sinta which is wrapped in a very hypnotic art form. This performance only takes place at night in the open stage area of ​​the Prambanan Temple area. There are also those that are staged indoors, namely in the Gazebo Garden. Unlike the usual dance performances, Sendratari Ramayana Ballet Prambanan is a combination of drama and dance. However, what is unique is that the players do not have dialogue. Therefore, you have to pay attention to the dancers' movements to find out the storyline....

Borobudur, Indonesia Largest Buddhist Temple in the World

Footage Nusantara - In Indonesia, especially on the island of Java, there are many Buddhist cultural heritages. One of the largest is Borobudur Temple. Borobudur Temple is located in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Its location is close to two other Buddhist temples, namely Pawon Temple and Mendut Temple. In 1991, Borobudur Temple was designated as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO. Thus, this temple is one of the very important heritages that should be preserved. Borobudur Temple has been restored 3 times, namely in 1814-1822 by Thomas Stamford Raffles, the second in 1907-1911 by Theodoor van Erp, and the last major restoration in 1973-1983 by the Indonesian Government and UNESCO. This monument has five square terraces and three round terraces with 72 stupas, and one large stupa at the top. There is also a narrow corridor formed by the balustrade around the terrace. There are 1,460 reliefs that tell stories and 1,212 decorative reliefs, with a total of 2,672 panels covering an a...