Footage Nusantara - The Hidden Gems of Indonesia

As a coastal area, Majene Regency located in West Sulawesi Province has a series of beaches that are the mainstay tourist attractions of this region. One of them is Dato Beach, Majene. The beach located in Pangale Hamlet, Baurung Village, East Banggae District, Majene Regency, West Sulawesi Province presents a natural view that is soothing to the eyes. Simply by using a private vehicle or public transportation commonly called pete-pete, the trip to Dato Beach which is about seven kilometers from Majene City only takes about fifteen minutes. The ease of access to this one tourist attraction makes Dato Beach a choice for local residents and tourists visiting the Majene area, West Sulawesi. Dato Beach Majene has two parts of the beach: a beach with a white sand base and a beach with a coral base. On this beach, there is a fairly large coral rock that is equipped with stairs so that visitors who want to enjoy the view from the top of the coral rock can easily climb it. Visitors will be spo...

Gorontalo is a fairly new fiefdom on the islet of Sulawesi. There are numerous tourism capabilities spread across this fiefdom, but not numerous people know about it because so far Gorontalo Province has only been used as a gateway to other sightseer lodestones in northern Sulawesi. One illustration is that excursionists choose to fly to Gorontalo to visit the Togean Islets National Park, which is actually part of Central Sulawesi. The original government is presently perfecting and starting to promote the customs, culture, and natural beauty of Gorontalo Province so that it's known and ready to admit original and foreign excursionists. A  sand on the south seacoast which is still in Tomia Bay is presented as the prima donna of this area's tourism. Still, what's emphasized isn't the sand, but the uproariousness of marine life set up under the waters around the sand.    This stint is named Olele Marine Park, located in Olele Village, Kabila Bone District, Bone Bolango Re...

Sulawesi is an island with many natural resources and amazing tourist attractions. No wonder it is now one of the tourist destinations visited by local and foreign tourists. Who would have thought that in the Sulawesi Islands, there is a fort that is the largest fort in the world? Yes, its name is Buton Palace Fort. Buton Palace Fortress in Baubau City, Buton Island, Southeast Sulawesi. Buton Palace Fort was awarded by the Indonesian Museum of Records (MURI) and Guinness Book Records in September 2006 as the largest fort in the world with an area of about 23,375 hectares. In addition to being the largest fortress in the world, Buton Palace Fortress has a unique shape made of limestone. The fort used to be a place of defense but is now a tourist attraction that displays the history of the Buton Sultanate with stunning views of Baubau City. The fort, which was built in the 16th century by the Sultan of Buton III named La Sangaji who was titled Sultan Kaimuddin (1591-1596), has 3 componen...

The accessorized horse dances to the beat of a tambourine in a performance called sayyang pattuduq. Her head nodded and swayed to the beat of the tambourine, while her forelegs stepped in rhythm with the music. On the horse's back, a woman dressed in Mandar traditional clothing sits gracefully, accompanied by a boy dressed in Arabian style with a long robe. Occasionally, the horse raises its front legs high, while four male companions swiftly control it. The accompaniment of tambourine music and selawat from the horsemen continues to sound lively, welcomed with joy by residents in every house that is passed. This performance is an effort to preserve the traditions passed down from their ancestors in the land of Mandar, West Sulawesi. Sayyang Pattuduq's link to the Prophet Muhammad SAW. This tradition is often held to celebrate the maulid of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. In Mandarese, 'sayyang' means horse, while 'pattuduq' means dancing. So, literally, 'sayyang ...

Footage Nusantara - Poso Regency is one of the areas in Central Sulawesi that offers many promising tourist attractions. If several people know Poso Regency as a terrorist and unsafe area, then these people need to visit this area directly, because this assumption will be refuted by the charm of the existing natural tourism and welcoming the very friendly local people. One of the natural tourist locations that can be enjoyed by the community is the Saluopa Waterfall Location in Poso Regency. This waterfall is famous for having 12 levels with fast and clear water so it is considered one of the best waterfalls in Indonesia. This waterfall is suitable as a family tourist destination. There are even several foreign tourists who have been seen coming all the way to Poso to see this waterfall. Saluopa Waterfall is also called Air Luncur, which means clear water that flows rapidly from the top of the mountain. Quoted from the Sultengprov Tourism page, this waterfall that is never cloudy flow...

Footage Nusantara - Have you ever visited Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi? If not, you must stop by this excellent tourist paradise destination, Wakatobi. The tourist destination has the slogan 'Real Underwater Paradise in the Center of the World's Coral Triangle'. The uniqueness of its cultural customs has extraordinary appeal. The unique potential of marine and cultural tourism led Wakatobi to be designated as the 8th Earth Biosphere Reserve in Indonesia. This was determined by UNESCO in 2012. Wakatobi is also known as a real piece of paradise whose existence has gone global. Anyway, if you visit there you will not regret setting foot in the district whose capital is in Wangi-Wangi. Wakatobi is also home to the Bajo tribe who spend almost their entire lives above the sea. Not only the underwater beauty and unique culture of the people, the natural beauty is also so stunning. Wakatobi National Park consists of 25 coral reef clusters along 600 km. Wakatobi is an acronym for t...

Footage Nusantara - Apparalang Cliff in Bulukumba is a feast for the eyes of anyone who visits it. With the motto 'Bulukumba Sails', this place has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region. This sturdy cliff between 12 to 20 meters high is certainly the main attraction of Apparalang.  Different from the beaches in general, here the beauty of the beach is presented together with towering cliffs, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere for visitors. To arrive at the cliff, tourists have been equipped with a special path to walk.  In the local language, 'appa' means tip, while 'larang' means deep or steep. Appalarang means steep end. No wonder, because this beach is indeed fortified by magnificent rock formations from the north to the south end. Thanks to this unique landscape, cliff jumping is a favorite activity for tourists here. Those with high courage can try jumping from the ladder provided at the top of the cliff, and then darting into the...