AMAZING ARTS OF ONE HORNED RHINOCEROS INDONESIA

One-horned rhinoceros, or often referred to as the Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros) is one of the rarest species in the world with an estimated population of no more than 60 individuals. In Indonesia, one-horned rhino, was placed in the Garden Park is home protection. very lucky for us citizens Indonesia a diversity of flora and fauna. One of them is the one horned Rhinoceros. but unfortunately Javanese rhinoceros or rhino population this one is decreasing. Habitat rhinos in Ujung west there Selatan is located at Labuan, Kab. Pandeglang, Banten Province. Indonesia.

One horned Rhinoceros is one of the protected animals in Indonesia besides Orangutan. They live in a national park area Ujng Kulon. Park is home to the geographical borders 14 villages located in the District of Wells and Cimanggu Pandeglang, cannot be denied that the people living around protected areas depends on the existence of natural resources that exist in the environment as a source of livelihood.

In the period 1967 to 2008, the Javan rhino population monitoring done in a very simple way, by observing a rhino footprints and some other findings, such as feces, urine, former edible plants, and friction marks on tree trunks. Monitoring conducted by several teams moving on some lines / shading transect Ujung Kulon peninsula from north to south. Estimated Javan rhino population monitoring results are still very biased and often the public debate.

Rhinos are believed to have existed since the Tertiary period (65 million years ago). Like the dinosaurs that have been extinct, rhino at 60 million years ago, has 30 species extinction lot. Currently only five remaining rhino species, two species of which are in Indonesia.

Physical characteristics of the Javan rhino (Rhinocerus sondaicus) :Javan rhino generally have a gray body color black. Having a horn, with a length of about 25 cm, but it is likely not growing or very small in females. Weight loss of a Javan rhino can reach 900 - 2300 kg with a body length of about 2-4 m. Height can reach up to 1.7 m.

Javan Rhino Skin (Rhinocerus sondaicus) have some sort of folds that look like using a shield of steel. Having a way similar to the Indian rhinoceros, but the body and head smaller with fewer number of folds. Prominent upper lip so that it can be used to grab food and put it into his mouth. Rhinos including the type of shy and solitary (loner).

In Indonesia, the Javan rhino is expected to spread first in Sumatra and Java. Sumatran rhinoceros at the time this one is spread over Aceh to Lampung. In Java, Java rhinoceros once widespread throughout Java.

Javan rhino is now only found in the Park is home (TNUT), Banten. In addition to Indonesia's Javan Rhino (Rhinocerus sondaicus) are also found in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam. Individuals outside TNUT last, was found shot by hunters in Tasikmalaya in 1934. Now specimens deposited at the Zoological Museum in Bogor.

Rhino is probably the rarest mammals on earth. Javan rhino population census conducted by the Center for newborn calves, WWF - IP and YMR in 2001 estimated a population of rhinos in Ujung Kulon ranges between 50-60 individuals. The last census conducted Ujung Kulon Central TN 2006 estimated population of Javan rhino range is 20-27 tails. While the population in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam, estimated that only 8 tails (2007).
The population of one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros Java) that only the 30's tail is much smaller than the population of his brother, the Sumatran rhino is estimated to range between 215 -319 tail.

Javan rhino (Rhinoceros-horned one) who live together in one main area is very vulnerable to extinction can be caused by disease, natural disasters such as tsunami, eruption of the Krakatoa volcano, earthquake. In addition, the rhino is also a shortage of space and resources due to the invasion cruising Langkap (Arenga) and competition with bull.

Initial studies WWF identifies suitable habitat, safe and relatively close is Hazy National Park on Mount Salak, West Java, which used to be a Javan rhino habitat. If the second habitat is found, then the rhino healthy, well, and meets the criteria in Ujung Kulon will be sent to new lands. Habitat will also ensure the safety of the population.

THE UNIQUE ARTS ORANG UTAN KALIMANTAN INDONESIA

Kalimantan island or we can usually call Borneo Island is Habitat of Orangutan. Orangutans in Borneo also called Pongo pygmaeus. Orangutans are only graet ape or bid monkey in Asia and can be found only on the Islad of Borneo and Sumatera. Borneo Island is famous for its forest. Borneo forest green at the heart of this world. Jungle rains forest is habitat Orangutans.

They used to live in dense trees and make a nest of leaves. In Borneo Orangutan can be found at an altitude of 500 m above sealevel. Although Orangutans including omnivorous animals. Most of them only takegrow herbs. 90 % of the food in the farm of fruits. The food include tree bark, leaves flowers, some insects and about 300 types of fruits. Orangutans females usuualy give birth at the age of 7 – 10 years old with contents raging from 8.5 to 9 months, almost the same as humans.

Number of babies born to a female is only one. Baby Orangutans can live independently at the age of 6-7 years. Dependence on its mother Orangutan is the longest all of animals, as there are many things to be learned in order to survive, they are usually  kept until  the age of 6 years. Orangutans breed  longer than other primates. The orangutan females only give birth to a call every 7-8 years . Age of Orangutan in the wild about 45 years and thourghout their live, Orangutan female only have 3 offspring in her lives, where it means orangutan reproduction is very slow.

Number of babies born to a female is only one. Baby Orangutans can live independently at the age of 6-7 years. Dependence on its mother Orangutan is the longest all of animals, as there are many things to be learned in order to survive, they are usually  kept until  the age of 6 years. Orangutans breed  longer than other primates. The orangutan females only give birth to a call every 7-8 years . Age of Orangutan in the wild about 45 years and thourghout their live, Orangutan female only have 3 offspring in her lives, where it means orangutan reproduction is very slow.

In Indonesia orangutans are currently threatened by deforestation bush meat and poachers for the illegal pettrade. WWF estimates that between 250 and 1,000 wild orangutans are captured and sold on the black maret each year With total population of less than 30,000 individuals and slow reproductive rate ( female orangutan rarely production more than 3 pups during her lifetime ), this loss is having a significant impact on the population and genetic diversity of the species, some scientists fear that declining population could reduce the genetic viability of the species and lead to extinction.

Logging and burning of forest each year accur in Kalimantan Borneo’s forestland is a source of heart and breath greening the world..truned into agricultural land and other business interest and and many people are hunting Orangutan to be traded so it needs more attention to animalslike Orangutan who incidentally live in the habitat. The rapid develovment of the technology  today can be used as a means in order to conserve the animals that live in the rainforests of Indonesia to be enjoyed by future generations. In connection with the above discussion, it’s been many efforts of foreign countries in order handling Orangytan living in the rainforest of Indonesia. One is build a breeding place devoted to the Orangutan. 

Efforts were made to save the forest from extinction also has a lot to do whether it be from no governmental organizations as well as from local governmet. One of the captive people  of forest in central Kalimantan is at Nyaru Menteng. Place penakaran is approximately 30 Km from the city of Palangkaraya in place in addition to local residents also many foreigner involved to help preserve the forest from extinction. The place is a prorected forest that guarded its authenticity so that people can live and grow forest as good as the original habitat, put in place facilitiesto care if there are people who are sick forest or if someone had entered the forest was also prepared where quarantine.

After it was released into the wild but still in control as citizens we need to. Kal-Teng proud of it because one time did not rule out the forest will be gone and only name. It is our collective duty to participate in conservation. How can by keeping the forest arroun us, the forest re-planting, maintaining of fires that occur each year during the dry season

BEAUTY ARTS TENGGER TRIBE BROMO INDONESIA

The beauty of Mount Bromo is very popular not only in domestic but also in foreign countries, the mysterious Mount Bromo in beautiful of view. Mount Bromo is derived from the word Brahma (one of the Hindu Gods). Bromo is a volcano is still active and well known as a tourist icon in East Java. The mountain is not as big as other volcanoes in Indonesia but has spectacular scenery and dramatic.

 Exceptional beauty makes tourists who visit will be amazed. From the summit of Mount Penanjakan at 2770 m altitude, tourists from around the world come to see the sunrise of Mount Bromo. The scenery is amazing and you will hear only the sound of camera shots that capture the moment when travelers cannot be obtained elsewhere. At sunrise very unusual where you'll see the foreground of Mount Semeru that emit smoke in the distance and the sun shone brightly up into the sky.

Among the slopes of Mount Bromo East Java Probolinggo we can find a unique Tengger tribe with art and culture. Culture is always they hold, modernity did not release the identity of the current tradition that held society since hundreds of years ago. Life flows like water. Reform and dynamics that pushed through the ages still greeted with simplicity. Communities majority Hindus Java lucky occupies a region with a very beautiful natural panorama.

 In this cold temperate regions stretching sea of ​​sand area of ​​five thousand hectares. This scene can suck thousands of people to go to the tourist area. The uniqueness art tengger of the process of making Bromo volcanic caldera has a widest on earth with its own charm. The presence of surrounding Tengger mountain Bromo lips height 2392 yards it come to be another amazing appeal.

According Soedjai, Customary Chief Tengger, the various institutions that customs and beliefs that make people Tengger spirituallah able to keep away from bad influences coming from outside. Middle-aged man said, Tengger people afraid of karma. They believe that mistakes made now will bring more serious problems in the future. Indeed, the Tengger content thankful for the generosity of nature. Land and land around the area was fertile. 

They enjoy giving Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa to work hard to work the land and opportunity. The farmers use the expertise of hereditary cultivating sloping land into productive areas. Most people gain income such as rent horses and for the tourists who visit there.

That said, the original inhabitants of Tengger is Highborn Majapahit era. Until now, the villagers still maintain ancient traditions inspired by natural phenomena that occur at Mount Bromo Indonesia. Bromo is the center of spirituality for the Tengger. Hence the interest perch Bromo Indonesia has a lot of traditional ceremonies. Rituals and ceremonies large traditional Tengger people is what adds value to the region in addition to the beauty of the natural scenery of Bromo. Both appeal that makes many tourists both local and foreign tourists flock to Bromo.

Tengger ritual is often held in accordance with the beliefs that they profess the Hindu Dharma. Tribe believed to be descendants of the last kingdom of Majapahit fled for refusing to convert to Islam was held at least three major ritual every year which Kesada or Kesodo, Karo and Unan-Unan.

*Arts Ceremonies of Tengger Tribe Bromo Indonesia

- Karo ceremony

Tenggerese greatest feast is the Feast Ceremony or Karo Karo. Community welcomed him with great joy, sometimes they wear new clothes to buy new clothes to 2-5 pairs, perabotpun also new. Food and minumanpun abundant.  The purpose karo solemnization is: Hold cult Sang Hyang Widi Wasa and honor ancestors. Commemorating the origin of man. To return to the purity. To destroy insolence.

-Kasodo ceremony

For Tengger tribe, Mount Brahma (Bromo) believed to be a sacred mountain. Once a year the ceremony Tengger Yadnya Kasada or Kasodo. The ceremony was held at a temple located at the foot of Mount Bromo and proceed north to the top of Mount Bromo. The ceremony was held at midnight to early morning every full moon around 14 or 15 in Kasodo (tenth) according to the Javanese calendar. The ceremony is held at the time of full moon Kasada months (all twelve) years saka, this ceremony is also known as the Feast of Sacrifice. Usually five days before the ceremony Yadnya Kasada, held a variety of spectacle such as dances, horse races at the sea of ​​sand, walking, exhibits.

Around 05.00 pastors of each village, and the Tengger people climb to throw Gn.Bromo Sacrifice (offerings) to the crater Gn.Bromo. After the priest throws Ongkeknya (the offerings) followed by the new society.

- Ceremony Of Kawulu

This ceremony falls on the eighth month (wolu) saka year. Pujan Kawolu as megeng closure. Society sends offerings to local authorities, with a view to the safety of earth, water, fire, wind, sun, moon and stars.

-Ceremony of Kapat

Kapat ceremony falls on the fourth month (papat) by year saka called pujan Kapat, aiming to invoke the blessings of salvation and survived Qibla, the cult of the compass.

-Ceremony Of Kasanga

The beauty ceremony is due in nine (sanga) saka year. Communities around the village by sounding drums and carrying the torch. The ceremony started by women who deliver offerings to the house of the village head, to blessed by a priest. Furthermore, pastors and village elders forming a line, walk around the village. The purpose of this ceremony is appealing to Sang Hyang Widi Wasa to Tengger community safety.

Bromo with beautiful view become one part with Uniqueness art of Tengger tribe Bromo Indonesia. The most beautiful view when sunrise come. all this makes the  Bromo with tengger tribe become one of tourist destination in Indonesia.

ART UNIQUENESS CHILD DREADS DIENG INDONESIA

Beautiful is located in Wonosobo, Banjarnegara. Central Java (Jawa Tengah.). There are also steeper terrain or also called the Dieng Plataeu. there are also children dreadlocks are very unique, because it is not accidental dreadlocks formed into dreadlocks, but naturally formed thereby. Born with their hair looks normal but as the journey and their development, their hair turned into dreadlocks. It was said that not all children become matted hair.

Uniqueness art child dreads Bromo Indonesia is Between strands held each other's children cannot even combed glue. Similar to the hair-style reggae. These children do not need to go to the salon to make the hair because the hair-style reggae dreads will grow by itself. Yes this is a characteristic that really stands out from the children Dieng descent. According to folklore, these dreads coming from the Queen of the South Sea.

Hero Kolo deposited to Dete. Hero Kolo Dete was a commander of the Yogyakarta Palace was in exile in Dieng. Later descendants of Hero Kolo Dete will have dreads. But the dreads will be asked back by the South Sea Queen ( Urband Legend History).

At first children's hair Dieng is normal. At the age of about two years the child develops a high fever for several days and can be cured without drugs. A very high fever that was the beginning of the growing dreadlocks. 

When re-grow dreads, hot pain from recurring. It is said that dreadlocks are a boon but also well into misfortune. For that child dreads should diruwat (cut dreadlocks). If it is on time, the child will ask for a hair cut dreads hair. But the parents have to obey whatever her wishes before diruwat ( Ritual ) According to belief, this request is not really a direct request but the request of the child's spirits. 

So that the child is not sick, and beggars do not grow back, hair pieces should be placed in the cup filled with water and flowers of the Milky Lukar setaman the hair is acceptable Queen of South. Just info, Bima Lukar is one of the springs that were in the Dieng Plateau. Do not forget to ruwatan also included offerings in the form of rice cone, roasted chicken, and traditional snacks.

Last rites in ruwat ( Ritual ) toput the hair in the water dreadlocks hairstyle is in order until the Queen of South. Float conducted in the presence of water that flows to the south coast beaches. Usually the location float tangled hair was done in the river or lake Serayu color. Ritualistic dreadlocks cut is on the agenda in the form of festival tour, which we know as Dieng Culture Festival.

*Dieng Culture Festival.

It is undeniable, Dieng Culture Festival convening an impact on local tourism attractions. Nearly 15,000 tourists come to Dieng, both domestic and foreign tourists. Ritual ruwatan tangled hair is ancestral, which until now is still a tradition passed down through generations in the Dieng Plateau. Usually held on July. 

The first day of the festival, opened agenda with activities healthy way down the natural beauty of Dieng. Then, the participants reconvened in Pendapa Suharto Whitlam, Village Kulon Dieng, who finished a point finish, to drink purwaceng bulk. Purwaceng is typical stamina drink Dieng area.

Rows relay consists of two main guards elder figures, two men carrying incense, and the soldiers carrying spears or keris, passed two flower lampah (Samantha Gloria)

Following a series of traditional art performances, among others Rodad Dance, Dance Cakil, Lengger, Rampak Yakso and Warokan. While at night the people watching the show "Art Laras Niti Karawitan and puppetry" featuring shadow puppets. The event on the evening concludes with a fireworks display in the courtyard of the temple complex.

Shaved rituals were held the next morning, Sunday (1/7). Starting relay (release) of the adat village elder. Tangled hair six children aged four to seven years to lead the procession paraded the ranks of the parade through the village to the location of the ritual, in front of Arjuna temple.

According to the local community, every child must be met diruwat request. Therefore, ruwat must be implemented when the kids were filed a request directly to the parents. "Without any request from the child gembelnya, it once was shaved, tangled hair will grow back. 

Parents are also required to fulfill the wishes of children or hair continues to grow despite shaved.

Tangled hair also grows naturally only in children. Although not medically proven, but hair usually comes accompanied by high fever, delirium in sleep. This phenomenon is a new stop on its own when the child hair matted and fused. "Called the trash because it so resembles the type of hair that is not washed hair bum,"

Ritual ruwatan tangled hair is ancestral, which until now is still a tradition passed down through generations in the Dieng Plateau. According to myth, trash regarded as bala (catastrophe) so that children who have been entrusted gimbalnya hair cut will grow to be good a long life and a lot of luck. Conversely, if not sheared, he would be a bad boy. The child art uniqueness Dieng Indonesia make attraction one of Tourist destination at Central of Java . If you visit this province don’t lose your this amazing Tourist destination from your itinerary.

EXISTANCE ARTS OF NIAS TRIBE INDONESIA

The located of Nias is in Sumatera, They live to the west of the island of Sumatra, they reside on the island of Nias. The island with an area of ​​5625 km ² is inhabited 700,000. Into the North Sumatera Province. In the original language, the Nias people calling themselves "Ono Niha" (Ono = children / descendants; Niha = human) and Nias Island as "Tano Niha" (Tano = ground).

Nias tribe are people who live in the Western culture is still high. Customary law is generally referred fondrakö Nias which regulates all aspects of life from birth until death. Nias people living in the ancient megalithic cultural heritage is evidenced by the carvings on the stones are still found in the interior of the island to this day. Nias tribe implemented clan system follows the father (patrilineal). Clans generally come from the villages existing settlements.

Nias Tribal existence arts Indonesia by the people of Nias, in a myth, the Nias stems from a tree called life Sigaru Tora'a located in a place called Tetehőli Ana'a. Mythology is present in Nias hoho. In hoho told that the universe and all its contents are created Lowalangi ("creator") from several colors of air which he beat with sticks called Sihai. Creator gods first creating a tree of life called Sigaru Tora'a. This tree fruit two fruit items immediately incubated by a spider gold. Then was born the first pair of gods, called Tuhamora'aangi Tuhamoraana'a-sex male and female Burutiraoana'a Burutiroangi. Their offspring is what is known as the god Sirao kemudia Uwu Zihõnõ as king.

Myth of the origin of the people of Nias was, starting from the time of king Sirao. God has three wives, each of which begat three sons. Among the nine sons of fierce quarrel arises, ie they fight over their father's throne the King Sirao. Seeing this situation, Sirao held a contest among his sons. In essence, anyone who is capable repeal spear (Toho), which has been planted in the field in front of the palace that is entitled to replace him. One by one starting from the oldest son came tried to pull the spear. But none succeeded. Then the youngest child named Luo Mĕwõna (Lowalangi) came yanking and finally succeeded.

Her  brothers were lost in the contest of Tetehõli Ana'a exiled and banished to earth, precisely on the island of Nias. Of the eight men were thrown into the world Sirao (Nias Island) only four can get four places on the island of Nias safely and eventually became the ancestors of the Nias. The four others in an accident. Hia Baewadanõ because it was too heavy, falling through the earth and transformed into a big snake named Da'õ Zanaya Tano sisagõrõ (she was the base / foundation of the earth). If he moves a little, then the earth will shake and the earth did quake. In order to live, the dragon is fed by birds every day.

The others fell into the water and became a ghost river, fishermen idol. He is often referred hadroli. There is the wind, and finally stuck in a tree and transformed into a ghost forest, hunters idol. This creature is often called the "Bela". There was also a fall in the Laraga the condition of the land full of stones (12 km from Mount Sitoli) became the ancestors of people knowledgeable immune.

Pelebegu'' religion'' is the name given by the original settlers meaning "spirit worshipers". The name itself is used by adherents molohĕ penalty (penalty worshipers). The nature of this religion is about the worship of ancestral spirits. Although there is no concept of life after death by Pastor Johannes MH version, but the belief is there is a practice of worshiping the spirits of the ancestors (animism). The ancestors must be remembered that, especially on their merits (Name Large and Glory). This belief termanisfestasi in the form of a penalty. Nias people believe that these statues (fighting) will be occupied by the spirits of their ancestors, because it must be cared for properly.

# Nias Tribal Existance cultural arts Indonesia

In cultures contained Ono Niha ideals or spiritual purpose in life with the greeting'' termakna Ya'ahowu "(in free translation Indonesian" blessed hope "). Of significance is contained Ya'ahowu meaning: pay attention to other people's happiness, and is expected to be blessed by A More Powerful. In other words Ya'ahowu display attitudes: caring, responsibility, respect, and knowledge. 

If someone is doing that, it means that the person is considering the development and happiness of others: not only watching, responsive, and accountable to the needs of others (pronounced: Congratulations - Ya'ahowu), including those that are not revealed, and respected him as a fellow human being as such . So the meaning contained in the "Ya'ahowu" is nothing but a brotherhood (in peace) who really needed as a vehicle for the development of community in the development of life together.

-Lompat Batu Nias (jumping stones)

Tradition of Hombo batu or jumping stone or rock, Nias tribal existence arts Indonesia.The tradition comes from Nias tribe who live on the island of Nias, west of Sumatra Island is indeed somewhat unique. Skipping stones or known by the name "fahombo rock" has become the hallmark of the people of Nias. The tradition of skipping stones arranged to reach a height of 2 m and a thickness of 40 cm is only done by men. Not all the tribe Nias perform this tradition. Only those who are in South Nias, especially in the Bay area who do these acrobatic tradition. This is presumably due to differences in cultural ancestors or ancestral people of Nias.

Apart from the aspect of tourism that tradition Jump Stone became so famous, this tradition also shows the strength and agility of the young men who do it. Someone who managed to do this tradition is considered heroic and prestigious. Not only for the individuals who do it, but also for families, even entire villages. Therefore, it is usually after the boys managed to do this tradition, there will be a simple celebration with slaughtering chickens or other animals. People who managed to do this tradition will also be considered mature and become defenders of the village if there is a conflict with other villagers.

there are several other art cultures of tribal existence nias Indonesian arts such as dance nias, custom house, wedding ceremonies, traditional dresses nias and others. to the uniqueness of this culture art adds to the attraction of tourists both local and foreign to come visit to Indonesia, Indonesia existance nias tribal arts is still a tourist attraction in Sumatra.

BEUATIFULL ARTS TOURISM KOMODO ISLAND INDONESIA

We know one of Island in Indonesia with full of Komodo.  This makes natural tourist attraction that is very admirable. With dragons habitat in a beautiful island. This island is located in the east part of Indonesia. precisely in Natioanal Komodo Park neighborhood on the west end of East Nusa Tenggara, exactly in between the islands of Sumbawa (Nusa Tenggara) and Flores (Flores). 

On the island there is the habitat of the Komodo dragon Varanus or collectively, which is an ancient reptile komodoensis remaining on earth. Indonesia Komodo Island with unique natural conditions and a broad savanna habitat as one of the amazing arts, tourism, Komodo Island in Indonesia.

This amazing island we can achieve this place can be done by way of land around through Bali - Mataram (Lombok) Bima - Sape (Sumbawa P.), then forwarded to travel by ferry every day to Labuan Bajo. From Labuan Bajo visitors can visit the Park using a boat or a speedboat. Another alternative is through the air, visitors can use air transportation from Bali (Denpasar) to Labuan Bajo every day with existing airline.

The park was originally in the form in order to preserve the unique species and rare dragon (Komodo) also known by its scientific language Varanus komodoensis could be found first by JKH Van Steyn about the year 1911. After that the Komodo dragon is not only protected but all biodiversity both marine and terrestrial protected areas in the Komodo National Park.

The majority of people who live on the island of Komodo and the surrounding area are fishermen from the Bima (Sumbawa), Manggara, South Flores, South Sulawesi from Bugis Bajau tribe. Bajau tribe originally lived as a nomadic tribe who were happy to move from one place to the other place. Original inhabitants of Komodo Island is the Ata Modo tribes that still exist on the island of Komodo but as immigrants from other regions, blood, indigenous cultures and languages ​​have been mixed with the newcomers.

National Park ecosystem. Komodo affected by climate resulting from drought, high temperatures and low rainfall. Besides amazing arts Indonesia Komodo island is located in the transition zone between the flora and fauna of Asia and Australia. Ecosystem waters affected by the impact El-Nino/La Nina, which resulted in warming of the surrounding water layer and frequent strong ocean currents.

The main attraction of amazing arts Komodo Island Indonesia is the ancient reptile Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis), but the authenticity and uniqueness of nature, especially savanna and panorama panorama under the sea, is the main attraction of potential supporters. Such as marine tourism, fishing, snorkeling, diving, canoeing, boating. While on land, the potential of nature tourism that can be done is wildlife observation, hiking, and camping. Visiting the Komodo National Park and enjoy the scenery so captivating an experience that will never be forgotten.

Some interesting locations to visit in the island of Komodo

 -  Kalong Island: Activities that can be visited include the observation colony of bats in large numbers. The most interesting observation made ​​during the afternoon where the bats started out to look for food.

- Loh Sebita: Loh Sebita a mangrove areas and activities that are interesting enough to do bird watching and trekking.

- Loh Liang: a travel concession area managed by PT. Putri Naga Komodo (PNK PT). Activities that can be done such as observation of the Komodo dragon, deer, boar, bird watching, canoeing etc..

- Red Beach: a beautiful beach with shallow reefs charming. Activity is usually done by the tourists who visit are snorkeling or sun bathing.

- Loh Crocodile: a tourism concession areas dielola by PT. Putri Naga Komodo (PNK PT). Activities that can be done such as observation of the Komodo dragon, deer, buffalo, birds, long-tailed monkeys, wild horses, bird watching, canoeing, etc..

- Golo Code: From the top of the hill known as Golo Code, visitors can see a panorama and landscape is quite fantastic because the representation of various types of ecosystems can be seen from this place.

THE UNIQUE ARTS INDONESIA OF ASMAT TRIBE

The Unique arts habit of Asmat tribe maybe some people have already know. Based on the collected historical, Asmat in antiquity is full of many inter-clan warfare or between villages. In general, the cause of the dispute is between the other of adultery, boundary violations sago, sago worms theft, or just asking for trouble because of misunderstanding or offense.

Who does not know the Asmat tribe, who inhabit one area in Papua. Hearing the name of the Asmat tribe, maybe some of us will immediately think about headhunting aka head hunting and cannibalism. It is indeed time to color the daily life of the Asmat, as recorded in the history of the Asmat tribe itself. Before there is so many intern conflict in Asmat tribe. 

Conflict between two people usually rise to conflict between families, then inter-clan, and eventually involves the entire village. Such conflict has resulted in the Asmat divided into several clans and the shrinking of the villagers in the Asmat region. As a continuation of the war is the kayau-headhunting and cannibalism.

Beginning of the head-hunting and cannibalism in the Asmat region comes from the myth that living in the community about the Asmat own brothers and Biwiripits Desoipits. Desoipits urged his brother, Biwiripits to cut off his head. Biwiripits Initially reluctant, but because it kept pressed, he was beheaded Desoipits. But there is a strange and totally unexpected, Desoipits the severed head alive and talking menuyuruh sister to separate the parts of the body, to be distributed as food to the returning war heroes.

Since then, came the custom of eating meat and Human. Scull behead any man be respected and kept, especially a well-loved man's skull. Skull brother or closest relatives always used as pillows or necklace, while the enemy's skull on display to show the greatness and invincibility or too repellent reinforcements. However, beyond the stories of cannibalism, there is indeed something we should be proud of the Asmat tribe, namely the objects masterpieces produced by the Asmat people. 

Variety of Asmat art a lot is sculpture or carving. While the art objects interesting results Asmat carvings are shields, bis poles (bis sculpture / ancestors), and drums. Assorted colors Asmat art style based on the shape and color can be classified into several types.

Asmat tribe nevertheless has a unique history and cultural arts.Asmat in Papua has been known to the world with the skills carve since the 1700s. Asmat art is carved in the form of belief in ancestral spirits. According to tradition, the Asmat ancestor symbolized in the form of sculptures and carvings.

Culture in the Asmat carve birth of a religious ceremony. In some areas, requires the customary ceremony beheading and cannibalism to appease ancestral spirits.

In order not to have to do that but still honor the ancestors, they make sculptures that resemble the ancestral spirits. According to ancestral beliefs manifest themselves in dreams. The apparition in a dream is embodied a tradition of wood carving and sculpting.

At first, the sculptures are made rough and after being used in certain religious ceremonies and then abandoned in a swamp. This is a manifestation of the spirit who lives to preserve the forest and sago palms are the main food source of the Asmat people of Papua. To maintain the value of arts and culture from extinction, will always be the preservation and promotion of tribal art asmat. In order to promote the uniqueness, Papua Asmat Cultural Festival was held as an annual event every October. Not only that, the Asmat Cultural Festival as well as maintaining the site Asmat culture (culture heritage) and introduced Asmat district as a tourist destination that can be visited by domestic and foreign tourists.

A series of activities will color the Asmat Cultural Festival, among other arts and cultural performances, dance competitions, art sculpture race, and race . Not to forget, the auction also carving typical dance as an attraction that is ready to suck number of tourists visit. Hopefully, Asmat Cultural Festival organization increase the number of domestic tourists and foreign tourists to Indonesia, especially in Papua Province.