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angklung are came from indonesia

indeed angklung came from indonesia, especially came from sundanese tribe cultures that located in indonesia.

So, if the state claims that Malaysia Angklung art is a product of their fathers in the past, the question is whether in Malaysia there is the ritual ceremony or helaran such art? If there is, then what kind the sound of their traditional Angklung? If they are claimed Angklung Daeng Soetigna the diatonis, the recognition is the recognition that can not be accepted sense. What for? If true artist discover Malaysia diatonis far Angklung Daeng Soetigna before, of course Angklung Daeng Soetigna Concert held in the Asia Africa Conference (KAA) in 1955 in Bandung diprotes already exhausted by Malaysia. The fact that there is even otherwise, the Asia Africa Conference delegation felt great surprise to the musical instrument Angklung Daeng Soetigna creation of the physical appear traditional, but at the same time, as recognized by the contemporary musician Slamet Abdul Syukur in a written essay that, “Angklung, the accidental “.

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comeback to bandung

hi, we already in bandung now, it means that we ready to update this website regularely, there is many tourism topic to post. just wait

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simple tourism website

i make this website as a simple tourism and traveling website so all you readers can read the content ofthis website easily. the content are about hotel and tourism resort in indonesia.so if you wanna find information about indonesian tourism, just came to visit this website oftenly.

here a efw related daydaily.com post about traveling and hotel :

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indonesia creative 2009

there are many creative person here in indonesia, all government need to do are how to develope them so they can be useful to the nation and others citizen. the most creative city in indonesia i think are bandung and dgojka, if djogja known with dagadu, i hope someday bandung know with motekar.

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See the Islands on a Galapagos Cruise

There is no place in the world like the Galapagos Islands. Tours and cruises to the mysterious islands vary, but there is something for everyone to enjoy in this amazing natural wonder. Experience the unusual volcanic landscape, the array of marine life and the idiosyncratic animals on a Galapagos holiday.

There are a few variations of Galapagos island tours available, depending on how much time you have to spend in this beautifully unique and awe-inspiring place. Only five of the islands are inhabited by humans; the rest are set aside for the province’s protected fauna and flora in the National Parks which occupy all but about three percent of the Galapagos. Tours to the parks will introduce you to a land where giant tortoises live for a century, where birds have blue feet, and where you can see vastly different species like marine iguanas and flightless cormorants taking to the water together.
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bali t-shirt design

this design made by design ministry of indonesia

you can get it at www.distrokdri.com

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where to find a hostel

Hostels are budget accommodations for travelers. They offer an excellent alternative to the traditional motel or hotel, and they exist in most parts of the world for the traveler who wants to hostel stomp and save tons of cash to travel for longer periods of time.

Usually hostels have several bunk beds in each room. Instead of renting one room to one or two people like hotels do, hostels rent a room to four or more people and may therefore offer a substantial discount. Where a hotel might offer a room for two people at $80 a night or more, a hostel can rent a room to eight people for $10 a night each, and still make as much money as a traditional hotel, sometimes more. The cost of hostels in the U.S. average between $8 and $25 per night. In other countries (depending on where you go) hostels can be as cheap as $2 to $3 per night.
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cubadak island

cubadak island are one of amazing island in indonesia, it is located near sumatra island. here i brought you some photo of cubadak island i search from google :

along the beach of cubadak island, cubadak island are more natural than bali island, there are not many tlocal tourist visit here. anyway, this resort are managed  by foreign people (not indonesian or local government) they buy it and make this island as a tourism resort for them. you can also find beautifull diving spot on the beach of this island.

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the photo of cubadak island resort was taken from all soueces especially from google, if there is any incovenience just make a comment on this post or send us an email and we will add the credit for your picture.

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ps : i will post more articles about cubadak island later, just visit ferequently on this blog to see the post updated.

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about indonesia

for travelers and backpackers who wants to visit indonesia, here i gave you information i take from my indonesia info. this is frequently asked question about indonesia :

* Q : Where is Indonesia?
* A : Indonesia is the largest archipelago and the fourth most populous country in the world. Consisting of five main islands (Sumatra, Jawa, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua) with 33 provinces, 30 smaller archipelagos, it has a total of 17,508 islands of which about 6,000 are inhabited. The Republic of Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia and stretches 5,150 km between the Australian and Asian continental mainland and divides the Pacific and Indian Oceans at the Equator. The name Indonesia is composed of two Greek words: “Indos” which means Indian and “nesos” meaning islands. The capital city of Indonesia is Jakarta. The country shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Malaysia. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, and the Indian territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

* Q : What’s the climate like?
* A : Indonesia climate is distinctly tropical. The east monsoon from June to September brings dry weather while the west monsoon from December to March is moisture-laden Indonesia In General bringing rain. The transitional period between these two are interposed by occasional rainshowers, but even in the midst of the west monsoon season, temperatures range from 21 degrees C (70 F) to 33 degrees C. (90 F) except at higher altitudes which are much cooler. Heaviest rainfalls are recorded in December and January. Humidity is between 60-100 %.

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tips for backpackers and travellers

Would you know how to remove a tick? Did you know that the old wives’ tales for removing them should be avoided? Never attempt to burn them off, crush them with your fingers, cover them with petroleum jelly or apply any other chemicals. These methods may actually heighten the risk of infection by causing the tick to produce excess saliva or vomit into the wound! Yes…Yuk!

A tick will remove itself from your body once it is engorged with your blood by simply falling off, but this process can take several hours or even days. As revolting as this subject is, it should give backpackers, travellers, and even those who think they are safe pottering in the garden, the urge to read on…

This article is not intended to cause alarm, but to heighten awareness of ticks and the potential for catching the diseases they carry. Fresh air and exercise is good for us, so the outdoors should not be avoided because of the fear of catching something or getting bitten. However, it is better to avoid the bite than deal with possible consequences like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (U.S.) or other tick-borne illnesses.

Ticks resemble tiny spiders. There are several types of ticks and the diseases they carry depend on the geographical location. Ticks are reported to be the next most prolific spreader of disease after the mosquito. Although mainly inhabiting woodland areas, they are also found in our gardens and city parks. They are most active in warm weather but are present all year (even in Britain). Lyme disease is common across the United States, often transmitted by deer ticks, with thousands of cases reported each year. It is not as well known in the U.K., but many will be surprised to learn that hundreds of cases are reported each year. Lyme disease is also found in Europe, especially Scandinavian countries, as well as in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Cases have been reported in many other parts of the world, including Australia, S. Africa, China, Japan, and the former Soviet Union.

A tick bite does not automatically mean it will always result in Lyme or any other disease. Not all ticks carry the disease but, unfortunately, some ticks are capable of carrying more than one disease. Those who are bitten and infected do not always experience symptoms, and often are not even aware they have been bitten, so the disease can be hard to pin down.

Successful diagnosis may hinge upon relating it to a bite – which is why awareness and knowledge is so important. The tick will latch onto you any way it can, but its favourite spots to feed are the neck, head, armpits, back of the knees, groin and navel areas. Taking a photo of any rash that develops at the site of the bite before it disappears can help convince doctors to take symptoms seriously. Many victims remain undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed because doctors are not well educated about tick bites and Lyme disease. It’s often up to the patient to be pro-active and pursue it by informing the doctor that they have been bitten and requesting tests and treatment.

Tips to avoid encounters with ticks:

* Wear light coloured clothing and long sleeves.

* Tuck trouser legs into socks and shirt into trousers.

* Wear shoes or boots rather than open sandals.

* Check yourself after sitting on grass or logs, brushing past branches or leaning against tree trunks.

* Use a light-coloured picnic blanket to easily spot ticks and other insects.

* Inspect outdoor pets regularly for ticks and keep them off furniture.

* Arrange with travel companions to check each other for signs of ticks (or use a mirror to check the parts you can’t see).

* Use insect repellents effective against ticks.

* Check clothing and shoes before entering your car or home.

Education is vital in avoiding and removing ticks. Know the correct method for removing them from the skin, preferably with tweezers or a special removal tool. Keep the tick so that it can be examined if symptoms occur. If head or mouth parts of the tick break off under the skin during removal they must also be taken out or medical help obtained as this can heighten the chance of infection.

If symptoms occur following a bite, antibiotic treatment should begin as quickly as possible. Symptoms of Lyme disease might include skin rash, headache, fatigue, fever, muscle and joint aches and swollen lymph glands. Left untreated the disease may spread to other parts of the body and cause chronic problems.

Apologies to the squeamish and arachnophobic who now have one more thing to worry about! A vaccine against Lyme disease is not available at the time of writing, so backpackers, hikers and campers should be especially vigilant. It is hoped that this information will remind lovers of the outdoors to take extra care and avoid unwanted close encounters of the buggy kind.

written by : Jean Andrews

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