Explore The Hidden Island of Indonesia

Each country has the unique festival for their special day or event such as thanksgiving, new baby born, wedding, birthday celebration, new year, Christmas, and Independence Day. The Independence day is one of the most important celebration in each country to celebrate the victory over colonialism. Indonesia celebrate the independence day at 17 August anually since 1945 till today. Of course, that will be some games or events to celebrate Independence Day in Indonesia. If you are the International tourist, you will find it everywhere in all of parts Indonesia even in the village. Here are the following list, do not miss it! 1. Panjat Pinang (Climbing Slippery pole) Source : Pesona Travel Climbing slippery pole has always been waiting for. Because this competition offers lots of funny excitement. It is a traditional games which held annually in welcoming Independence day. Before the competition starts, areca nut trunks will be smeared with lubricant to make it slippery. Th...

The way to preserved of ancient tradition could be done in various ways such as digital archives, anually games competition, festivals, ceremonies, and tourist attraction. In Central Java Province, it has traditional ceremonies still exist till today for community events such as wedding, thanksgiving, avoiding bad luck, etcetra. Normally, the ceremony carried out is personal to the common interest. There is also the existence of traditional ceremonies in Central Java Province can preserved till today, but there are also those that have not been accostumed to by the community. But here are the lists you may watch when you travel to Central Java Province till today. 1. Wetonan (Wedalan) - Baby's Birth Ceremony Source : budaya-Indonesia.org Wetonan in local language means "out", but "out" in this context means "someone's birth". This ceremony will be held by the community in welcoming the baby's birth. The purpose of this ceremony is p...

One of the way to have another experience in travelling, is make interaction with local people. The easiest way is watch the local festival. If you are interested to learn local cultures lively, here's the list may help you to know Indonesia culture more. Try to match your arrival schedule to Indonesia and see these festivals below. 1. Cow Racing Festival Source : Indonesia Travel Guides Cow Racing Festival is origin from Madura City, east Java Province. This Festival is the tradition by residents have been doing for a long time at harvest time. Using a pair of cows as a race animals to pull a wooden train. These cows will compete in a length of 100 m in race track. Then the cows will be pitted to determine the fastest cow. This event will be held from August to September anually. The winner will get the presidential rotating trophy. 2. Jember Fashion Carnaval Source : Good News From Indonesia This carnaval which was pioneered in Jember Regency, East Java Province w...