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Organizing Flores Komodo tours and Lesser Sunda island based on Eco trip and private service with our travel packages to discover Komodo Dragons and wild life in Komodo national park, nature, local peoples, way of life, culture and tradition at Flores Island east part of Bali. Komodo mega tours is Indonesia tour operator and travel agency from Labuan Bajo west part of Flores Island designed to promote Indonesia tourism with our tour and travel service discovering The new Seven of nature at Komodo national park, Majesty of Flores and Islands.

Go with local tour operator from Flores island to get all your plan in holidays to our tropical beautiful country, where we always give you by update tour information that designed with ready made tour packages according to local condition for comfortable trip and satisfaction during or after travel with our company. We offer many kind of tour activities such as: daily diving trip, live board, snorkeling, overland trip, trekking, hiking, event organizer, honey moon packages, film and photographer, cruise boat handling, traditional fishing, pilgrimage religious, Birds exploration, hotel booking, flight reservation, rent boat or charter, return boat trip from and to Flores, Rinca, Komodo and Lombok, rental transportation service and so much more. 

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Indonesia Is Atlantic

Scientific Evidence Indonesia Is Lost Continent of Atlantis 

Indonesia is the Lost Continent of Atlantis | natural disaster experienced by Indonesia streak. Starting from the tsunami a few years ago in Aceh until the latest hot mudflow in East Java. It was reminiscent of similar events in the region known as the continent of Atlantis. Is there a relationship between Indonesia and Atlantis?

Plato (427-347 BC) stated that tens of thousands of years ago there was a wide range of simultaneous volcanic eruption, cause earthquakes, melting ice, and flooding. The incident resulted in the majority of the earth's surface to sink. That part is called the lost continent or Atlantis.

Recent research conducted by Aryso Santos, asserted that Atlantis is the area that is now called Indonesia. After doing research for 30 years, he produced a book Atlantis, The Lost Continent Finally Found, The Definitifve Localization of Plato's Lost Civilization. Santos featuring 33 comparisons, as an area, weather, natural resources, volcanoes, and farming methods, which ultimately concluded that Atlantis is Indonesia. System terasisasi typical Indonesian rice fields, according to him, is the form adopted by the Borobudur Temple, Pyramids in Egypt, and ancient buildings Aztecs in Mexico.

Borobudur Temple

It's no coincidence when Indonesia in 1958, the idea of Prof. Dr. Mochtar Kusumaatmadja through Law no. 4 Government Regulations 1960, sparked Djoeanda Declaration. The effect that the waters of Indonesia with its hinterland is the unity of the archipelago. The fact was later recognized by the International Law of the Sea Convention 1982 research Referring Santos, during which tens of thousands of years ago the territory of Indonesia is a unified continent. Not fragmented in the tens of thousands of islands as it does now.

Santos determined that in the past that Atlantis was a continent that stretches from southern India, Sri Lanka, Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, continue eastward to Indonesia (which is now) as its center. In the region there are dozens of active volcanoes and surrounded by the ocean that blends named Orientale, consisting of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

Plato's theory explains that the lost continent of Atlantis is a result of volcanic eruptions that erupt simultaneously. At that time most of the world was still covered by ice sheets (the Pleistocene). With the eruption of the volcano dozens simultaneously, mostly located in the territory of Indonesia (used) it, then tenggelamlah continent and partly covered by water from melting ice. Among these eruptions of Mount Meru in South India and Mount Semeru in East Java. Then a volcanic eruption in Sumatra which formed Lake Toba with Samosir island, which is the peak of the mountain that erupted at that time. The most devastating eruptions in the future is the Krakatoa volcano (Krakatoa) which breaks part of Sumatra and Java and others as well as forming the Sunda strait plains.

Atlantis is derived from Sanskrit Atala, which means heaven or reviewing tower (watch tower), Atalaia (Potugis), Atalaya (Spain). Plato asserts that the Atlantic at that time was the center of world civilization in the form of culture, natural resources, science / technology, and others. Plato was determined that the location of Atlantis in the Atlantic Ocean now. At the time, he insisted that the earth is flat and surrounded by the ocean (ocean) as a whole. Ocean derived from the Sanskrit word meaning ashayana surrounds thoroughly. The opinion was later challenged by experts in the future such as Copernicus, Galileo Galilei-, Einstein, and Stephen Hawking.

Santos differ with Plato about the location of Atlantis. Brazilian scientists argue it, that at the time of the eruption of the volcano variety, causing the ice to melt and flow into the ocean so that the extent of increase. Water and mud derived from volcanic ash is weighed on the ocean and basically, resulting in tremendous pressure on the earth's crust at the bottom of the ocean, especially on the coast of the continent. This pressure resulted in the earthquake. This earthquake reinforced by mountains later in a row that erupted and caused devastating tsunami waves. Santos named Heinrich Events.

In an effort to express opinions based on the history of the world, looks Plato has conducted two oversight, first about the shape / position of the earth which he said flatly. Secondly, the location of which is said to be the continent of Atlantis in the Atlantic Ocean were opposed by Santos. United States military research in the Atlantic region proved unable to find traces of the lost continent. Therefore there is not arbitrary proverb that says, "Amicus Plato, sed magical amica veritas." It means, "I am happy to Plato, but I prefer the truth." However, there are circumstances present that between Plato and Santos agreed . Ie, first, that the location of the sunken continent of Atlantis and by Santos confirmed as the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. Secondly, the number or length of the chain of volcanoes in Indonesia. Among them is Kerinci, Gutters, Krakatoa, Malabar, Galunggung, Pangrango, Merapi, Merbabu, Semeru, Bromo, Supreme, Rinjani. Most of the mountain has been or is being active again.

Third, the issue of mud from the eruption of the volcano ashes mixed with sea water to mud. Silt in the sea then seep into the ground on the mainland. The hot mud mixed with natural gas which is impossible barrier of mud (mud barriers that can not be passed), or in navigable (impassable), can not be penetrated or entered. In cases in Sidoarjo, never done remote sensing, remote sensing, which showed a canalization system in the region. It is possible that the former distribution canalization mudflow of the past.

That Indonesia is a region that is regarded as the heir of Atlantis that is considered in his time was the center of world civilization. But as the disaster-prone areas, as has been experienced by the Atlantis, it's time to learn from history and take advantage of the latest developments in science to be able to cope

10 most delicious Food in Indonesia

10 most delicious cuisine in Indonesia

Here are the 10 most delicious food in Indonesia, which refers to the list of 40 Best Indonesian cuisine from CNN.

1. Sambal ( Hot Sauce )



Some considered only as a seasoning or condiment dishes complement and some other states as cocolan this spicy dish. Regardless of its status in the order of food, it must be admitted that the sauce plays an important role in determining the pleasure of eating for a large number of Indonesian population. Made of peppers, onions, tomatoes, salt, sugar is pulverized and mixed with lime juice, chili sauce has a spicy flavor nyelekit. Although spicy, sauce is very popular, to the point that some people think of chili and rice taste better than rice and meat without sauce.

2. Sate ( Satay )



Sate is a small piece of meat skewered and baked then served with peanut sauce or ketchup. Meat chickens, goats, or cows usually the main ingredient satay. However, some extreme eating places in Indonesia serves satay meat rabbits, snakes, lizards, and even a crocodile. Enjoyment can be smelled from the satay already placed on the grill. Rice cake or rice cake into the perfect dish to complement satay pleasure. In Indonesia, satay is not only served at restaurants and restaurants, but also sold by the seller satay around.
This food in the top 10 list of the most delicious food world.

3. Bakso ( Meatballs )



Who does not know the meatballs? Typical meat flavors in this cute round shaped food can not be forgotten even by the President of the United States, Barrack Obama.
Meatball dish as well be a very popular snack for Indonesian people of all ages. Seller meatballs can be found in residential complexes, in front of the school, in the street, also in the modern mall environment. Additional vermicelli, noodles, and vegetables complements the delicacy of meatballs while providing enough portion to block the stomach until the next meal time.

4. Soto



Just like meatballs, soup can be found anywhere from the roadside up in a super fancy restaurant. Cooking it is made from chicken or mutton, onions, scallions, salt, sugar, and various kinds of spices. There are various kinds of soto in Indonesia, including Soto Betawi, Soto Madura, Soto Mie Bogor, Coto Makassar, and much more. Several types of soup using coconut milk to make it thick and savory, while the other type is presented clear and fresh. Lime juice, soy sauce and usually served with a bowl of soup participate.

5. Nasi Goreng ( Fried Rice )

One of the widely held view that Indonesian citizens are "not eat if not eaten rice". That is why rice is almost always present in a variety of Indonesian dishes. Indonesia's love of the people depicted in the rice fried rice dish. Cooking with basic ingredients fried rice with egg, onion, salt, soy sauce, and various types of other additives is guaranteed capable of filling the stomach and bring a sense of satisfaction in the tongue. In Jakarta and many other regions in Indonesia, fried rice sold from small stalls to 5 star restaurants
fried rice even become one of the most delicious food in the world.

6. Gado-Gado ( The mishmash )



True to its name which means "mixture", The mishmash is made ​​of various types of vegetables and herbs are mixed-mixed with a stirring way. Hodgepodge symbolize his hometown, Jakarta, which became the home of millions of people with origins and different cultures. Food ingredients that can be found in the hodgepodge is long beans, spinach or kale, potatoes, corn, eggs, tofu, tempeh, and pare. Peanut sauce mixed with a degree of spiciness according to taste, a hodgepodge ready to be enjoyed with a plate of warm rice or rice cake pieces are solid.

7. Nasi Uduk 



Nasi uduk became popular breakfast menu for the citizens of Jakarta. Dishes that originated from Betawi ethnic-based rice cooked with coconut milk so it becomes more savory taste and softer than ordinary rice. Typically, uduk rice served with fried onions, anchovy and bean dishes, vermicelli, orek tempeh, as well as boiled eggs or an omelet disuwir small. However, dishes that are considered most important to supplement rice crackers uduk is.

8. Fried Chicken 



The name of this dish may be simple, but it's not as simple as its name. Typical Indonesian fried chicken may seem much smaller than McDonalds or KFC fried chicken, but it's guaranteed to be unique and delicious with spice glaze or traditional spices. Rice became a main dish that should not be missed in any presentation of Indonesian fried chicken. Besides rice, other mandatory menu are vegetables (leaf lettuce or basil, cucumber, tomatoes, and cabbage) and chili grind.

9. Mie Goreng ( Fried Noodles )



Fried noodles into another menu provided by the vendor of fried rice. How to manufacture and materials similar to fried rice, fried noodles difference using noodles instead of rice. Various foodstuffs such as eggs, chicken pieces, sausage, squid, shrimp, or mushrooms can be blended to make a dish even more delicious fried noodles and complete. Do not forget to add crackers, fried onions, and tomatoes and cucumber slices fried noodle dish that feels more perfect.

10. Rendang



who does not know rendang. ter delicious food number 1 in the world according to CNN list.
The origins traced rendang padang Sumatra, particularly the Minangkabau. For the people of Minang, rendang was pre-and has become a tradition cuisine served in a variety of traditional events and everyday dishes. As a cooking tradition, thought to have been born since rendang Minang people held a first custom. Rendang is a dish / food typical of West Sumatra. Now rendang is famous throughout Indonesia even up to deliciousness already the world International. This is evidenced by dinobatkannya rendang "West Sumatra" as the most delicious food in the world by a survey conducted by CNN. In fact, Burger King never made Rendang Burger in 1987.

History of The Origin of cuisine / food Rendang
Where the origin of cooking rendang? Notes on a culinary rendang Minang written a massive start at the beginning of the 19th century. However, according to the historian of Andalas University, Padang, Gusti Asnan, rendang reasonably suspected to have existed since the 16th century.

He explains some of the literature written in the 19th century stated, Minang community in the region darek (land) used to make the journey to the Strait of Malacca to Singapore to take about one month past the river. Because along the way there is no settlement, the nomads preparing food supplies long-lasting, which is the original online rendang.jual rendang padang in jakarta

Based on historical interpretation, Gusti suspect, the same way people do Minang in the 16th century when meneroka (opens new village) on the east coast of Sumatra to Malacca, Malaysia, and Singapore. "There is a possibility, durable dishes like rendang existing at that time. At that time, the journey could take months, "he said.

Gusti said Colonel Stuers records also writes about culinary and literary notes on 1827, he said, implicitly raises many descriptions of nature, culture and local wisdom, and tradition synonymous with Minang. Culinary written implicitly also allegedly led to the rendang. In Dutch sources the term never appears blackened and singed food, which can ditafsirkanmerupakan preservation techniques.

According to Gusti, traditional society used to preserve food using methods of curing and drying. Fumigation and drying is done by cooking for so long. "Rendang judging from the manufacturing process was cooking for a long time until the sauce is dry," he said. Rendang is derived from the word "merandang", cook coconut milk slowly until it dries.

to make rendang is not easy, it took up to 5 hours.
so this dish has the meaning "to perfection can not be achieved instantly, it takes time and complicated process".

7 Exotic Indonesian Bird

Exotic Indonesian Bird - For bird lovers, not wrong if you choose love birds from Indonesia. Because the birds here are very unique and have incredible exoticism. But you can not buy and take it home. Because of this exotic bird species protected by the government. 

The following types of species of exotic birds Indonesia:

1. (Cendrawasih Biru) Paradise Blue 

Blue Bird of Paradise or the scientific name Paradisaea Rudolphi is a kind of medium-sized birds of paradise, with a length of about 30cm, of the genus distribution Paradisaea.Daerah Blue Paradise found in the mountain forests of eastern Papua New Guinea and southeast, generally from an altitude of 1,400 meters to 1,800 meters altitude above sea level.

2. (Cendrawasih Merah) Red Bird of Paradise 

Red Bird of Paradise or the scientific name Paradisaea rubra is a kind of babbler bird of medium size, with a length of about 33cm, of the genus Paradisaea. Indonesian endemic, the Red Bird of Paradise is found only in lowland forests on the island Waigeo and Batanta in Raja Ampat, West Irian Jaya province.

3. Peacock Blue 

Peacock blue or Indian peacock, which is the scientific name Pavo cristatus is one of three species of bird peacock. Blue peacock feather has a shiny dark blue. Adult male birds are large, can reach 230cm in length, with a very long tail cover green metallic. Blue Peacock population scattered in open forests with grasslands in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. Before this species is found also in Bangladesh, but now most likely extinct there.

4. Bali Starling 

Bali Starling or the scientific name is Leucopsar Rothschildi similar sized babbler bird, with a length of approximately 25cm, of the tribe Sturnidae. Indonesian endemic, the Bali Starling is found only in the western part of the island forests. This bird is also the only species endemic Bali, which in 1991 was named the faunal emblem of the province of Bali. The existence of this endemic reserved.

5. Cekakak  Malay Forest

Cekakak-forest has a unique and distinctive sound. In general, they are loud. Whistling high and reads "kwii-kwii ...". Interestingly, each of the whistles produced about one tone per second. This kind of birds live in the woods and hunt from low perches. Unlike harsh voice, it turned out rather shy bird. They are just looking for prey from the ground with leaves keep turning. Unlike most birds, they nest by making small caves around the cliffs of the land.

6. Nuri Black Wings 

Nuri Nuri black or red wing Biak, which is the scientific name Eos is similar cyanogenia parrot of medium size, with a length of about 30cm, of the tribe of Psittacidae. Indonesian endemic, Nuri-black wings are only found in forest habitats on the coast of the island of Biak and the islands in the Gulf of Paradise, Papua. This species is common and nest in coconut plantations.

7. King Parrot 

This species lives at an altitude of 0-1520 meters above sea level, usually in groups. Cockatoos are generally long-lived, up to 60 years or more. Cockatoo inhabits primary and secondary forest and high forest edge; also monsoon forests (Nusa Tenggara), high bush forests, rare trees and shrubs cultivated lands rare tree. From sea level to an altitude of 900 m (Sulawesi), 1520 m (Lombok), 1000 m (Sumbawa).

5 Indonesian Culture The Worldwide

7 Indonesian Culture The Worldwide

1. Angklung

Angklung is a musical instrument multitonal (double pitched) which is traditionally grown in the community. Sundanese language in western Java. This musical instrument made ​​of bamboo, sounded shaken by the way (the sound caused by the clash of bodies bamboo pipes). Thus produces sound that vibrates in the arrangement of tones of 2.3, up to 4 tones in every size small.

Angklung Indonesia has received official recognition from UNESCO as part of the cultural heritage. No objects or intangible cultural heritage. Official handover certificate held in Jakarta, on 19 January 2011 This certificate submitted by the former Ambassador to UNESCO Tresna Generous Kunaefi the national education minister Muhammad Nuh. Taufik stated angklung popular abroad. Countries such as Korea, Japan and Malaysia. Has introduced angklung in school-age children.

You also may have to be played at home or as a display. It would be very beautify your home design.
a few tips from me, if you want to find angklung, or look in the Yogyakarta region of Central Java. there you will find many sellers angklung.

2. Wayang



Wayang kulit is the traditional art of Indonesia, which mainly developed in Java. Puppet originated from the word 'Ma Hyang "which means towards the spiritual spirit, god, or God Almighty. There is also interpreted Javanese puppet is a term that means 'shadow', this is because viewers can also watch the puppets from behind color or imagining. Shadow puppets played by a puppeteer who is also the narrator's dialogue puppet figures, accompanied by gamelan music played by a group of nayaga and songs sung by the singer. Puppet puppeteer behind the color, the screen is made ​​of white cloth, while the electric lights flashed behind him or oil lamp (blencong), so that the spectators who were on the other side of the screen can see the shadow puppets that fall into color. To be able to understand the story of wayang (play), the audience must have knowledge of puppet characters whose image appears on the screen.

In general, the puppet takes the story from the Mahabharata and Ramayana manuscript, but not be limited only by the grip (standard), the ki mastermind could also play carangan (composition). Some of the stories are taken from the Panji stories.

Pupet show has been recognized by UNESCO on November 7, 2003, as a work culture that is admirable in the field of narrative story and legacy of beautiful and valuable (Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity). Shadow puppets are more popular in central and eastern Java, while the puppet is more often played in West Java.

because many puppets found in the island of Java, you can go there to learn puppet or buy it as a souvenir. for those of you who love tattoos can also be tattooing your body with the puppet image, because it will be very different and has a value of art and history

3. Batik Indonesia



Batik is one way of making fabric. Besides batik can refer to two things. The first is the technique of coloring cloth using the night to prevent the coloring part of the fabric. In the international literature, this technique is known as wax-resist dyeing. The second notion is the fabric or clothing made with these techniques, including the use of certain motives which have peculiarities. Batik Indonesia, as the overall engineering, technology, and development-related motives and culture, UNESCO has been designated a Cultural Heritage for Humanity Oral and Non objects (Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity) since October 2, 2009.

now the designers of the world was using batik shirt design because the value of the beauty and uniqueness of the art of batik is very classy and different. if you come to Indonesia you can learn or buy batik in almost all regions in Indonesia. But each region has a motif that is different.

4. Reog Ponorogo Dance



Reog is one of the cultural arts that originated from East Java and the northwest Ponorogo Reog regarded as the true home town. Ponorogo city gate was decorated by Warok and gemblak figure, two figures who have appeared at the time reog displayed. Reog is one of the local culture in Indonesia is still very strong with things mystical and powerful mysticism.

Modern Reog usually performed in several events such as weddings, circumcisions and National holidays. Art Reog Ponorogo consists of several series of 2 to 3 dances opening. The first dance is usually performed by a 6-8 guy valiantly with black clothes, with faces painted red. The figure illustrates the lion dancers brave. Next is a dance performed by girls who ride horses 6-8. In traditional reog, these dancers are usually played by male dancers who dressed women.

This dance is called dance lesson braid, which must be distinguished from other dances that lumping horse dance. Other opening dance if there is usually a dance by a little boy who brought lucu.Setelah opening dance scene is complete, the new core scenes whose content is displayed depends reog conditions in which art is displayed. If dealing with marriage then displayed is a love scene. For the celebration of circumcision or circumcision, usually warrior story, the art scene reog usually do not follow a neat scenario. Here there is always interaction between the player and the puppeteer (usually the leader of the group) and sometimes with the audience.

Sometimes a player who is performing can be replaced by another player if the player fatigue. Which is more important in art reog staging is to give satisfaction to last penontonnya.Adegan is a lion barong, where the actors wore masks shaped head of a lion with a crown made of peacock feathers. Weight mask can reach 50-60 kg. This heavy mask carried by the dancers with teeth. The ability to bring this mask in addition to the weight gain with exercise, is also believed to be obtained with a spiritual practice such as not eating and drinking for a few days and imprisoned.

5. Kecak Dance



Kecak dance is usually referred to as a "smack" or fire dance is a dance show or entertainment mass and tends as the ballet drama and dance as an art entirely describe the role of "the play Puppets" as Rama and Sita is not specifically used in Hindu religious rituals such as worship, temple ceremony and other ceremonies.

Form - the form of "sacred" in the Kecak dance is usually indicated in terms kerauhan or masolah is magically immune so do not burn by fire.

Unlike other Balinese dance using the gamelan as a musical accompaniment but the Kecak dance performance is only combines the art of sound - the sound of the mouth or cries - cries like "cak cak cak cak to all" so that this dance called Kecak dance. Kecak Dance only in Bali.

still a lot of Indonesian culture that I have not had time to discuss, but I will discuss another time.