Articles tagged ‘Sulawesi’
Be Careful Not to Offend Others
By Barrie | July 22nd, 2008 |
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Being careful not to offend people on your travels is sometimes not as easy as it seems. Each country has different mores and the gestures and mannerisms you may think as normal in your home country could be offensive to the people of the country you travel in. Because Indonesia is a country where Islam [...]
10 Good Reasons to Visit the City of Heroes: Surabaya, East Java
By Barrie | July 22nd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
A vast metropolis and the second largest city in Indonesia as well as being the industrial centre of the archipelago, Surabaya is not frequented by tourists as much as the city administration would like. But, the city has a virtual plethora of attractions and historical places that make Surabaya worthy of a few days stopover. [...]
The Island of Sulawesi
By Barrie | June 27th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
An island with the central areas being rugged mountains, Sulawesi has a distinctive shape with four large peninsulas. It is an island famous for its culture and traditions, its panoramic beauty and has some of the most beautiful beaches in the archipelago as well as some of the best diving spots in the world. Travellers [...]
Wedding Rituals
By Barrie | June 13th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Across the archipelago of Indonesia wedding rituals vary from island to island and dependant on the religion of the future wedded couple. In western society, man meets woman, they go out and do the usual (work it out for yourself!), become engaged and finally marry. In the case of my wife and I tying the [...]
Cultural Week: Tolitoli, Central Sulawesi
By Barrie | June 6th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Tolitoli district in Central Sulawesi province will host a province-wide cultural and tourism week on June 15-21, an official said. “Ten districts and municipalities from throughout Central Sulawesi will take part in the cultural week. As a host, we are in the process of making a performance arena,” Head of the Tolitoli District Culture and [...]
Togean National Park: Central Sulawesi
By Barrie | May 30th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The Togean island chain is an ecological wonder located in Tojo Una-Una regency, Central Sulawesi, about a 10-hour journey from Palu. But local people have protested against the designation of the Togean National Park. The Forestry Ministry designated a 411,373-hectare area as a marine tourism park in February 2004 following a proposal from the local [...]
Upcoming Events in Indonesia
By Barrie | May 15th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
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:
Committed to Preserving Nature: Sulawesi
By Barrie | May 13th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
Indonesians in Focus: Indo Deleng
By Barrie | May 13th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
A self-confident young woman strolls along in Lengkasa village deep in the forest in Tojo Una-Una regency, Central Sulawesi. Her age is 24. She voluntarily runs a traditional community school. The Lipu village school was set up by local people and the Red and White Palu Foundation to serve the children of the isolated Tau [...]
The Cultural Significance of Betel Leaf
By Barrie | April 26th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
At first too shy to approach the prince directly, Princess Kadambari Was persuaded to honor her guest. She stretched out her hand. She placed the betel leaf in his. She offered the leaf as though she offered her heart. Banabhatta (A.D. 7) Kadambari
Last week I told you a tale about daluman, that “ominous green [...]
