This blog about information for travelers coming to Asia, especially to Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. tips tourist attractions, places of popular and unique culinary, places to shop, about the history of Bandung etc.
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Roemah Kentang 1908-Restaurant-is a historic building-in Bandung
Little Seoul Korea City In Bandung
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The goal of - the modern Jaipong - Dance competition
Jaipong Dance is a traditional
West Javanese dance that has dynamic and rhythmic movements. In competitions
like this, dance studios have the opportunity to showcase their creativity by
creating unique variations and interpretations of this dance. Competitions like
these also help in promoting Indonesia's cultural heritage and provide a
platform for dancers and dance coaches to compete and share experiences.
Hopefully the event will run smoothly and produce spectacular performances from
various dance studios throughout the country.
Jaipong Dance is indeed a
traditional West Javanese dance known for its dynamic and rhythmic movements.
It's a lively and expressive dance form that is deeply rooted in Indonesian
culture. Competitions featuring Jaipong Dance are not only a platform for
showcasing creativity but also serve several important purposes:
- Preservation of Cultural Heritage: These
competitions play a crucial role in preserving Indonesia's rich cultural
heritage. Jaipong Dance, like many other traditional dances, has been
passed down through generations. Competitions help keep these traditions
alive and vibrant.
- Cultural Exchange: They provide an
opportunity for different regions and communities within Indonesia to
share their unique interpretations and variations of Jaipong Dance. This
fosters cultural exchange and appreciation within the country.
- Promotion of Indonesian Culture: Internationally,
these competitions can promote Indonesian culture to a global audience.
The dynamic and visually captivating nature of Jaipong Dance can draw the
attention of people worldwide, encouraging an interest in Indonesian
traditions and arts.
- Skill Development: Competitions serve as a
platform for dancers and dance coaches to hone their skills. The rigorous
training and preparation required for these events contribute to the
overall development of the dance community.
- Networking and Collaboration: Dancers and
dance studios from different regions come together during these
competitions. This provides opportunities for networking, collaboration,
and learning from one another. It fosters a sense of unity within the
dance community.
- Boosting Tourism: Events like these can also
attract tourists, both domestic and international. Tourists interested in
culture and the arts may plan their visits to coincide with such
competitions, contributing to local economies.
- Fostering National Identity: Traditional dances
like Jaipong help shape and reinforce the national identity of Indonesia.
They serve as a source of pride and identity for the country.
In summary, Jaipong Dance
competitions are more than just showcases of creativity; they are integral to
the preservation and promotion of Indonesia's cultural heritage, skill
development in the dance community, and the enhancement of the country's
cultural identity. These events are an important part of Indonesia's cultural
landscape and provide a platform for the celebration and continuation of its
rich traditions.
Friday, January 25, 2019
Diamonds-Factory-Travel destination-in-Bandung-Indonesia
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Mountains-atmosphere-at-The Lodge-Maribaya-Cibodas-Lembang-Bandung
In the area of north Bandung there is a travel destinations The Lodge Earthbound Adventure Park. The location of this mountain tourism Bandung, located at Cibodas Village, at an altitude of between 1,312 to 2,080 meters above sea level. Highest point on the summit of Mount Tangkuban Perahu. As the area is located in the mountains, the average temperature ranges between 17 ° -27 ° C. This area is also known as, one of the producers of vegetables. Lovely place with the green pine trees and visitors can breathe fresh air away from the pollution.
because just the other side of The Lodge is a mountain cliff palace where it is located, so it has a similar concept, namely the concept of nature with the background of the green expanse of pine forests. If you want to visit The Lodge, you can buy an entry ticket and you also have to comply with the general rules that exist. The regulations such as:
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Pawon-cave-For-Travel-Destination
When we bit go into the Pawon Cave, we will see the floors left only a small part, and that we can see on the west side of the cave, because floor of the pawon cave middle part was destroyed and buried by chunks of debris roof and most of eroded to form a fairly steep slope. one of the historical attractions in Bandung in the form of cave over 300 square meters consists of several cavities or parts of the cave, when you come here, you will find some room, as well as some natural window fairly sizeable.Sunday, June 5, 2016
Tebing Keraton-Exotic-And-Charming-Spot-In-Bandung
Now Natural Tourism of Bandung has also been accrue by the discovery of one place New Tourism in of Bandung that paid much attention into the limelight at the same time compliment from the netizens users of social media such as Twitter and Instagram in Indonesia and even the world, the new nature tourism Tebing Keraton, in addition to simply spectacular with news and postings upload the natural scenery is extraordinary in social media, Tebing Keraton of Bandung is also frequently mentioned as one of the tourist sites in of Bandung were very thick of the mystery and mystical things.Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Begonia Garden Lembang - Flower Paradise the Earth of Parahyangan
| Begonia Garden Lembang - Flower Paradise the Earth of Parahyangan |
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Siliwangi-Waterfalls-Travel-Destination-To-Bandung-West Java-Indonesia
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Travel-To-Luwak-Coffee-Production-Cikole-Bandung-West Java-Indonesia
In this place also provided a cafe for visitors who will be tasting a cup of Luwak coffee. However, this point applies an unwritten rule that visitors are prohibited from drinking Luwak coffee before knowing how and production processes. Every visitor who comes will get a clear explanation from the teams 'educator' on how the production of Kopi Luwak Cikole, and taken to see the activities of the production process directly. Before enjoying the Luwak coffee products, coffee lovers candidate who came pampered in a relaxed atmosphere and comfortable to interact, play and take pictures along with the mongoose in this location.
This place is also often used by pupils, students and academics from the city of Bandung and other major cities in Indonesia to learn about animal breeding of mongoose, Luwak coffee production methods, as well as Luwak coffee business practices, and more.
Kopi Luwak Cikole production houses produce one hundred percent original Kopi Luwak, also produces innovative products such as Kopi Luwak Stamina contains a combination of Luwak coffee and a couple of other efficacious herbal substances. This stamina Luwak coffee products, is the first and perhaps the only one in Indonesia. In a nuanced landscape of cool, airy, comfortable and beautiful typical of Priangan (Sundanese land) is very suitable to get all sorts of inspiration in the mood of serene and peaceful. That is, a place that is unique and attractive tourist has been visited by more than fifty countries simply to enjoy the delights of a typical Kopi Luwak Cikole.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Bandung-get-Partial-Solar Eclipse-on-March-9-2016
"Natural phenomena which are rare, can be used as events to increase tourist arrivals to Indonesia and to mobilize domestic tourist trips in the country that this year's target of 12 million tourists and 260 million trips" says Rizal Ramli in a press release on Monday 25 January 2016. Total Solar Eclipse event is much in demand by astronomers and researchers, the astronomical community, the photographer, as well as foreign tourists and domestic tourists, including local communities. Taking this momentum to increase tourism is a good step.Monday, February 8, 2016
Bandung-Travelling-on-The-Bandros-Bus
The tour bus is serving the tourists in the city, Bandros also a form of Corporate Social Responsibility of the Company in cooperation with city government. The tour bus has a capacity of approximately 30 people is maximized on the second floor, while the first floor there are only 6 stools, benches, and there is a balcony outside which can be used for stand tourists.
In addition to delivering tourists to the tourist attractions in Bandung, bus tours
are designed with a comfortable and attractive, is expected to reduce private car use so that it can reduce traffic congestion that occurred in the city of Bandung. Previously, to naming names its own bus, city government also held an open contest to name the tour bus through social network Twitter. The competition was won by Erry Pamungkas, who gave the name of this tour bus with bandros name, abbreviation of Bandung Tour on The Bus.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Farm-House-Lembang-Bandung-West Java-Indonesia
Friday, October 30, 2015
Jaipongan-Traditional-Dance-Of-West-Java
Jaipong also known as Jaipongan is a dance that was created in 1961 by Gugum Gumbira. At that time, when President Sukarno prohibited the playing of rock and roll and other western music played in Indonesia, local artists are challenged to offset the prohibition rule by reviving the traditional arts.
He was inspired by folk art, one of which is Ketuk Tilu made aware and know very well the patterns of dance traditions that exist in Kliningan or Bajidoran or Ketuk Tilu. So that he can develop a dance or art that is now known by the name Jaipongan. Jaipongan dance begin appearing in public in 1974 in the Hong Kong Arts
Festival, involving the singer-dancer tatih Saleh, Gugum Gumbira as a choreographer, and Nandang Barmaya, a musician and puppeteer. When the government was trying to ban this dance because it feels inclined amoral and sensual. But instead of fading, jaipong even more popular, especially in the '80s. Jaipong dance form when it is no longer presented as a social dance like the dancers, tayub or ketuk tilu dance, in which the dancer position parallel to the spectator, but as a stage dance. Jaipong usually done by female dancers, but it can also be done in pairs (male and female). this dance more popular and started to increase the frequency of the show both on television, celebration, and celebrations organized by the government or by private companies.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Lake-Situ Cileunca-Bandung-West Java-Indonesia
Historically, Situ Cileunca was private area of a Dutch citizen named Kuhlan who had settled in Pangalengan. Within its construction Situ Cileunca implemented in longer periods of time that for 7 years (1919-1926) with the stem, river flow Cileunca, forming a situ which eventually became a dam that is now named Dam Pulo.Saturday, August 8, 2015
Tape-Bandung-Fermentation-Of-Cassava
Thursday, July 23, 2015
10-historical-Relics-in-Bandung-West Java-Indonesia
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Museum-Asian-African-Conference-Building
Asian-African Conference in 1955 which was initiated with the aim of uniting the attitude and build cooperation among the nations of Asia and Africa as well as help create the orderliness and world peace. So that one of the results of the history that is created from the biggest international conference Bandung that time is the birth of the Ten Principles of Bandung were very famous and Phenomenal, which with the Ten Principles of Bandung that serve as guidelines and the spirit of the nations on the continent of Asia and Africa, who was many still colonized, to struggling for the rights of independence.Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Cinulang-Waterfalls-Travel-Destination-To-Bandung-West Java-Indonesia
Located on the border between Bandung with the Garut regency, precisely in Countryside of Sindulang, District Cimanggung, Sumedang Regency, West Java Province, about 38 km from the city of Bandung to the east.









