Makassar is the capital city of Sulawesi Island. Precisely located on the South Sulawesi Province. The city was formally named Ujung Pandang. Makassar bordered with Makassar Strait in the west, Pangkajene Islands District in the north, Maros Regency in the east and Gowa in the south. Makassar city become the center of trading activity in the South Sulawesi.
Makassar is the beautiful city because it has several tourism objects that can make our dazzled. Not only tourism objects, Makassar also has many culture like traditional transportation, dance, song, food, etc.So, let read this article to more know about Makassar City.

TOURISM OBJECTS

1. Pantai Losari
Pantai Losari is one of many beach in Indonesia. Pantai Losari located on the west of Makassar City. Pantai losari is a beautiful place to spend our time in the morning, afternoon, and evening to enjoying the beautiful sunset scenery. Pantai Losari also known as Seafod World because there is many restaurant or canteen that offer many kinds of seafood like kerapu, toasty gurame, squid rice, etc.
Losari beach located in strategic position and become one with the city of Makassar, which stretched for approximately 4 kms. The beach is directly accessible by the main road. Across the street stand many hotels with a variety of classes. Among others Hotel MGM, Losari Beach Hotels, Quality Hotels, Hotel Aryadutta, and the Hotel Aston. For mid-budget traveler, can choose Hotel Losari Beach, or go a little bit into Joseph Latumahina street, there is a comfortable small hotels namely Hotel Canary.







The most ideal time to visit Pantai Losari is late afternoon. Many person who come here to sit down to enjoy clean beaches, jogging along the street as far as 500 meters, or eating seafood that have been relocated by the local government into the south area. Everybody will come here to enjoy the sunset while eat food from merchants.Merchants selling various foods ranging from just a snack just chock stomach like meatballs or fried. There are also special foods such as Coto Makassar or various seafood with the original recipe from Bugis people. . You will find the clean air and nonstop wind blows here.


2. Pelabuhan Paotere
Paotere is a boat harbor, located in Ujung Tanah District, Makassar. ± 5 km (± 30 minutes) from the center of Makassar. Pelabuhan Paotere is one of the folk harbor that still survives and become evidence of the Kingdom of Gowa-Tallo heritage.



Paotere harbor is currently used as a center of the boats like Phinisi Lambo and also became the center of commercial fishing, which can be seen along the road there are shops that sell various kinds of dried fish, fishing equipment, and several seafood restaurants.



Also many tourism objects in Makassar city, like

- Makam Diponegoro



- Pulau Samalona



- Pulau Barang Lompo



- Pulau Kayangan



update soon

by : pandu pebriatmoko / 114080014

Visit Papua



Irian Island was one large island development in eastern Indonesia. The island is partly a state of Papua New Guinea and part of the Indonesian region. One of the most prominent in this region is the conservation of nature and society are still very natural. Community life in Irian was almost the same as other areas in Indonesia, the area is starting to evolve with the introduction and development of industries by the government. But both cases does not remove the image of Papua as a region rich in culture and the preservation of pristine nature.

Tourist area in the Papua region is largely natural and cultural tourist objects. Some objects are very well known natural attractions is the peak of Jayawijaya and Lorentz national parks. These area is frequently visited tourist attractions of various regions in Indonesia to foreign tourists. natural beauty and an atmosphere that integrates with the natural charm that has made this area is always crowded. In addition to these two tourist area there are many other tourist areas such as lakes Paniai, Lake Sentani, Cendrawasih national park paradise bay.

Peak of Jayawijaya


Cendrawasih National Park


Lorentz National Park


Besides its natural beauty, cultural diversity of Papua also has a very much. Papua culture is now known to foreign tourists, this is due because of the uniqueness of cultural and religious values are. Papua communities are maintaining and preserving the cultures that are inherited from their ancestors. Baliem cultural festival in the valley is one of the activities that are quite famous and always crowded by tourists who want to watch than to participate in the festival's. various cultural activities in Papua is also supported by a variety of unique culinary papua. Cuisine is very well known from Papua is “udang selingkuh”. This dish has a unique flavor in accordance with his name.

Beliem Valey Cultural Festival


Udang Selingkuh



One of the famous folk song which is apuse papua. This song tells of life in Papua community who help each other and a growing culture of mutual assistance in the community. In addition to folk songs, folklore is a noble legacy passed on from generation to generation. Towjatua and magic crocodile story is a story that is quite popular in Papua. This story is told in Papua community and their descendants who had promised to protect animals around the river Tami from the hunters.

Papua Community






by Anggrek Agustina A (111060001)
Source : http://wisatamelayu.com/id/dest/481/papua/

The province of East Kalimantan serves as a gateway to other destinations on Kalimantan Island. Most destinations, such as the Dayak settlements in the hinterland along the big rivers, can be reached from here, moreover, a visit to Kalimantan does not seem complete without a visit to East Kalimantan.The province of East Kalimantan occupies an area of 211,440 square kilometres. It is the biggest province of Indonesia since Irian Jaya has been officially divided into three. It has a population of more than two million.The forests of East Kalimantan contain a wealth of rare flora and fauna. The black Orchid (Clogenapandurata), NephentsAmularia and Rattan vines growing up to 200 meters long, grow in these forests. So do various species of valuable tropical hardwoods.
Among the animal species typical of Kalimantan, living in the forests are chimpanzees (Pongee pygmaeus), bekantan (NasalisLarvatus), Mahakam fresh - water dolphins or pesut (Orcelafluminalis) and many bird varieties.
The cultural and artistic traditions of the island's indigenous Dayak population are still preserved in this region, especially in the hinterland of East Kalimantan. Sailing up the streams near the Malaysian border, one can still meet Traditional Dayak settlements than seem to have been little touched by the advent of modernity.

Culture

There are three cultures that dominated public life in this province. Di daerahpedalaman, budaya yang masihdianutadalahbudayaaslisukuDayak. Cultural beliefs fishing communities living in coastal areas, and some areas still adhered to the kingdom of culture.

Language

The language used is language banjar, Kutai language, dayak language and Indonesian.

Culinary

Variety of food gifts including unique KaltimAmplang (snack crackers made from a mixture of fish, tapioca flour and spices spices), abon crab, abon fish, and shrimp crackers. There is also Gabin, a kind of dry bread which is also often hunted tourists.

Porridge Samarinda and various crab dishes also one of the mandatory sights for visitors who come to the East Kalimantan. You will not be hard to find these foods in City of Balikpapan and Samarinda. Cempedak is the one of special food from this city.

Banana clamp.Kepok banana (banana Studios) is burned, and then pinned by two board-scissors and cut into small pieces. Served with coconut milk and sprinkled with sugar Java cheese on it

Traditional house

Lamin house is a traditional house of East Kalimantan.

Traditional clothes

Handicraft

If we visit to this city, don’t foget to buy some handicraft to our family.

Traditional dances

Dance Beliatn intending away from diseases that plagued by spirits - evil spirits. Beliatan consists of various types, among others: BeliatnBawo, BeliatnSentiu, Kenyong, BeliatnNalitnTautn, BeliatnNgeragaq, BeliatnBanyukng, BeliatnMelas Son, and another - another. Custom event is executed if there are sick people in the village.

dancebeliatn

Dance Hudoq consists of Hudoq (wooden masks) plus accessories as the completeness and the whole body of the dancer is wrapped with banana leaves (spotted Hudoq). Hudoq done after sowing (planting rice) in order to expel evil spirits who feared would disrupt the coming rice crop pests such as rice and various other disorders both by animals and nature. Hudoq Dance ceremony usually held in the form of adat (rituals) through several stages which are sacred and traditional ceremonies are Ngawit peak on the last day. Besides the traditional ceremony, can now also be implemented as attractions in pagelarkan on certain events.

danceHudoq

Indigenous Dayak ritual NguguTahun

Ritual This is characteristic of indigenous cultures that exist only in Kubar, derived from the Dayak tribe Tunjung, Benuaq, and Bentian.

1. Natural Tourism

· Kutai park

Waterfall Tours in West Kutai

Waterfall is located in KampungTemulaInarNyuatan District. is the highest waterfall in West Kutai District with a height of 30 m. It still looks natural magic spell with the moss-lichen clinging to the rocks and wild plants around it. To see the beautiful magic inarvisitorsharurmenurunu approximately 200 stairs is 20 cm between each other. If you were around the site seemed like the cool bath that comes from falling water waves hit the rocks. Enchantment inilahsalah only be the attraction of magic Inar. To reach this location can use the motor or car sepada distance of 30 km from downtown Sendawar.

· Object Tours in West Kutai

Tourist attraction located in West Kutai, which are as follows:

Jempang Lake and other lakes

The lake is located in District JempangJempang with area approximately 150 km ² (15 000 Hectares). The lake is in Kojo (100 ha), Lake Berambai (30 ha), Lake Malinau (25 ha), and Lake Loa Maong (100 ha). All these lakes are producing fish in fresh water supplies most freshwater fish in East Kalimantan.




Crinkle Luway

It is located in District Sekolaq Army, approximately 15 km from the village and carry. The area of this park 50 km ². Three types of orchids there are in this place, among others; Black Orchid (coelogynePandurata), EryaVania, Erya Florida, CoelogyneRocusSoini and BulpophylumMututina, and some species of sac Semar. Facilities on site there is information space, the need for tourist facilities available in the carry. To visit this place can be reached by river boat from Samarinda-carry, followed by four wheel drive or two wheel.

Mencimai, Benung, EngkuniPasek, PepasEheng

Villages are inhabited by DayakBenuaq, there Lamin a distance of 7 km from Terminal KampungTongkok and as an arts center Benuaq Tribe. In the village there MencimaiMencimai Museum which contains data and information BenuaqDayak life in farming, hunting, and other social life, complete with photos and descriptions. The museum is built on the help of a Japanese tourist fees. Lamin inhabited by the people in these villages is LaminMencimai, LaminBenung, Lamin and LaminEhengEngkuni.


Village Tering

Located on the banks of the Mahakam River District Long Iram. In the village resides TeringBahau Ethnic communities are friendly welcoming guests with art Hudoq. Facilities available; Lamin customary, Public Art Shop. The famous ceremony is Lamelah Christianity, LaliqIqbal, and HudoqApah. To visit this place can be reached by river boat from Samarinda-datah said during the two days.

Pillars of Peace Long BagunIlir

Pillars of Peace situated on the edge of Long Bagun Mahakam River District, West Kutai. The village is inhabited by other Dayak tribes from Lepo Tau Apo Kayan. Their lives were very harmonious and have a long Lamin. Native cultural arts and has its own characteristics compared with the DayakKenyah tribes other. Long BagunIlir village inhabited by DayakBahau so that their culture is different from other tribes. Most people living in Lamin. To visit this place can be reached by river boat from Samarinda-Long Bagun for two days.

Long and Long TuyukPahangai

Located on the banks of the Mahakam River and through the rapids, riffles that the current is swift. Dayak tribes who live on Long Pahangai namely Umaq Flute, Huang Long Gelaat, UmaqMurut, Huang UmaqKayan and Nutmeg. Long village which is dominated TuyukBahau famous Dayak culture. In this village there are traditional LaminMesaat. At the moment we drove through this area there are many rapids, including rafting the Upper Napo Shrimp and Neohida. Arts and culture community that is customary ceremony Dangai, indigenous ceremony to welcome guests and others. In this region using aircraft from Samarinda, long data strings or use a chartered boat.

· Black Orchid grit Luway

Gravel area of the Black Orchid is located in KampungLuwaySekolaqSekolaq District Land Forces, has its uniqueness to the shape and style of the black orchid (CoelogynePandurata) a very peculiar, There are several types of Other anggerek can be found here than among black orchid EryaVania, EryaFlorida, CoelogyRocusRoini and BulpophylumMututina. In addition there are also anggerek Pouch Semar. There are facilities in Likasi information space, the need for tourist facilities available. However, when this condition is quite alarming nature reserve due to frequent forest fires that resulted in continued reduction in vegetation anggerek, anggerek breeding groups. Towards this location can use cars and buses traveling a distance 15 km from downtown Sendawar.