Indonesia Tourism
Garuda Indonesia Flights to India
Travelling to Indonesia could become much easier next month, when the country’s national airline Garuda’s maiden flight between Chennai and Medan is set to take off. Indonesia’s acting ambassador to India Rizali W. Indrakesuma told Chennai businessmen on Friday that the new flight would strengthen trade and tourism ties between the two regions. Speaking on the sidelines of an interactive session with city Chambers of Commerce, Mr. Indrakesuma explained that this would be the first Garuda flight to India since the economic crisis of the late 1990s forced the airline to cut its earlier flight to Mumbai according to the Hindu Times. Asked why the resumption of flights is starting with Chennai, Mr. Indrakesuma said that one factor was the demographic make-up of Medan, in northern Sumatra, which is home to a large number of ethnic south Indians with links to Chennai. Increasing economic relationships with southern India could also be a factor.
Date: May 16th, 2008 |
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Kopi Tubruk – Mud Coffee
Kopi tubruk literally means “collision coffee”. The concoction can be found in many parts of Indonesia, particularly in Java and Bali. Sources say kopi tubruk stems from a similar recipe brought over by traders from the Middle East, where it is known as “mud coffee.” Kopi tubruk is the simplest recipe for preparing coffee. To make a cup, one needs to add two teaspoons of ground coffee and sugar according to one’s taste.
Date: May 15th, 2008 |
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Committed to Preserving Nature: Sulawesi
The number of Indonesians concerned with preserving North Sulawesi’s flora and fauna — one of the country’s most precious natural treasures — has been rising amid the uncontrollably high rate of deforestation. Beginning with an awareness on how to maintain the existing wealth for the benefit of all, their selfless acts are aimed at protecting the Tangkoko-Batuangus Nature Reserve in Ranowulu district, Bitung regency, North Sulawesi. This is in stark contrast to some government officials who view the existing forests merely as a quick source of easy cash. The environmentalists, on the other hand, see far beyond that in wishing to preserve the forests for future generations.
Date: May 13th, 2008 |
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Hotels and the Visit Musi 2008
Hotels in Palembang are upbeat about higher occupancies rates after the launch of Visit Musi 2008 initiated by the South Sumatra provincial administration. It is hoped the events linked to the initiative will increase the number of tourist arrivals in Palembang. Since the launch of the program up to the first quarter of 2008 (March 2008), there has been an increase in the number of visitors spending the night in Palembang.
Date: May 11th, 2008 |
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Visit Musi 2008: South Sumatra
The tourism business in South Sumatra has been sluggish for years. The province hardly figures as a major tourist destination, although the region was named Indonesia’s seventh tourist destination a few years back. In fact, the province is rich in culture and historical sites. These include prehistoric relics and attractions of historical value linked to Indonesia’s independence struggle. Unfortunately, this potential has remained largely untapped, consequently it has little business value.
Date: May 7th, 2008 |
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Kelimutu Lakes: Flores, East Nusa Tenggara
Located some 60 kilometers to the east of Ende, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, there are three lakes of three different colours that are collectively known as the Kelimutu Lakes. To get to the lakes, tourists must travel about two hours overland from Ende to the parking area of Kelimutu National Park and from there walk for about 30 minutes through casuarina trees to reach the crater. Scientists continue to puzzle over the colors of the lakes, which are situated about 1,690 meters above sea level, because they change over time. Before 2006, the lakes were red, blue and white. Now, the red lake is black-brown, the blue lake is light green and the white lake is black. The black-brown lake and the light green lake are located side-by-side, separated only by a wall of earth that is 100-200 centimeters thick.
Date: May 15th, 2008 |
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Upcoming Events in Indonesia
Along with the endorsement of 2008 as Visit Indonesia Year, a line-up of programs has been arranged to give visitors a closer encounter with the country’s magnificent culture. Here are some of the highlights to come in the next few months:
Date: May 15th, 2008 |
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Lorena Air to Start Flying Jakarta-Surabaya in June
The domestic airline industry is becoming more competitive with
PT Eka Sari Lorena Airlines (Lorena Air) soon to enter the market hit hard by increasing fuel prices. Lorena Air, which is a subsidiary of transportation company Lorena Group, is scheduled to fly its first two Boeing 737-300 aircraft on June 6. The company will serve the Jakarta-Surabaya route four times a day. On June 12, the company will start serving Palembang and Pekanbaru twice a day according to a Business News report.
Date: May 11th, 2008 |
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Jakarta to Hold International Stamp Expo: Jakarta, West Java
The Indonesian Philatelists Association, supported by the post and telecommunications directorate general and PT Pos Indonesia, will present an international stamp exhibition in October called “Jakarta 2008″. The exhibition, which will also be a competition event among philatelists from countries in the Asia Pacific region, will be held on Oct. 23 to 28 at Jakarta International Trade and Exhibition Center, Mangga Dua Square, North Jakarta. The exhibition is included on the Federation of Inter-Asia Philately’s calendar and has always been competitive, R. Suyono, the association’s chairman, said Tuesday. “This exhibition will carry our country’s name and is a golden opportunity …
Date: May 7th, 2008 |
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Culinary Treats: Bandung, West Java
“Buy me some brownies”, or “Why don’t you dine at so-and-so restaurant”, or “Get me some bolen”: These are some familiar words you might hear from friends and relatives when they learn you are going on a trip to Bandung. Similarly, when someone from Bandung visits friends or relatives in other cities, he or she will most often than not take foods unique to Bandung along as a treat, like keripik oncom (crispy thin chips made from fermented soybeans), bolen (banana-filled pastry) or batagor (fried dim sum).
Date: May 7th, 2008 |
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