Kawah Domas

Domas Crater attractions are still in the crater of Tangkuban Parahu tourism environment is very famous in the area of West Java. The distance is only about 1,2 kilometers. Nevertheless, Domas crater has not been visited by many and still looked deserted.

Although the distance is only about 1,2 km from the crater of the Queen - Tangkuban Parahu, Domas Crater attractions seems not so frequently visited by tourists. Signposts might not big attraction to visitors eluding, or because visitors are required to first walk through the forest trees that shade the steep road down so most visitors prefer to ignore it. Distance of 1,2 km is certainly not a considerable distance. 

But the steep road to make some people would think twice when going back to the hiking path and certainly would drain energy and breath. Though visitors do not have to worry about running out of breath fatigue or because there are other, more flat roads to return to the asphalt road (general) with public transport available to take visitors back into the crater of the Queen. Or by private vehicle, visitors may also go directly to the entrance of the tourist area is located at the bottom of the attraction sphere of the queen. Guide its direction is on the way home when visitors take the left turn at the intersection near the parking area.

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West Java

Of the 17,000 islands that make up the archipelago of the Republic of Indonesia, Java has historically been considered the heartland. Where Java has led-culturally, economically and politically down through the centuries, other regions have followed. On Java, still the most densely populated island of Indonesia, there are five Provinces. West Java is the largest, with the greatest population, and, some would claim, with the most pride.

West Java Province is located at part of western Java Island. The enchanting of Sunda land stretches from Sunda Strait in the west to the borders of Central Java in the east. The locals' people know West Java Province as the Land of Sunda. The region is primarily mountainous, with rich green valleys hugging lofty volcanic peaks, many of which surround the capital of West Java province. The history of West Java is a story of trade, spices, and the rise and fall of powerful kingdoms. In the late 1500's the region was ruled from mighty Cirebon, which still survives as a sultanate today, although a shadow of its former glory. West Java was of the first contact points in Indonesia for Indian traders and their cultural influences, and it was here that the Dutch and British first set foot in the archipelago.

This province has its own unique culture and language, both called Sundanese that is also used to call its people. The ancient kingdoms of Tarumanegara, Pajajaran, Banten and Cirebon would make interesting studies for the student of archaeology. Cirebon is located on the border between West and Central Java, having a mixed culture originating from the ancient Cirebon and Banten kingdoms, resulting in similar customs and dialects of the two people, although Banten is located at the extreme western part of the province.

West Java province its self, is formed based on the Constitution number 11/1950 on the establishment of West Java. With the issuance of Constitution number 23/2000 on Banten Province, West Java Governor Assisting Territory I Banten was inaugurated as Banten Province with its territories comprising Serang Regency, Pandeglang Regency, Lebak Regency, Tangerang Regency and Mayoralty, and Cilegon Mayoralty. After the change, at present West Java consists of 18 regencies, nine mayoralties, 584 districts, 5,201 villages and 609 sub districts.

The capital city of West Java province is Bandung city. Bandung is situated 180 km southeast of Jakarta. The city gamed fame in 1955 as the venue for the first Afro-Asian Conference, which brought together the leaders of 29 Asian, and African nations with the aim to promote economic and cultural relations and take a common stand against colonialism.

The road from Jakarta to Bandung passes through a beautiful panorama of mountains, paddy fields and small holiday resorts. An expressway connects the crowded capital city with Bogor and the mountain areas, and onward to Bandung. It has a number of sea resorts on its western and southern coasts, which have modern hotels and are popular during the weekends. The Sundanese people are soft-spoken. The women of the Bandung region are known for their beauty. A lighthearted people who have a love for bright colors, their mournful "kecapi" music is memory of beautiful legends.

Geographically


Geographically, West Java Province is situated between 5 50'-7 50' South parallels and 104 48'-104 48 East meridians. West Java Province is bordered of:

North side: Java Sea and Jakarta
West side: Banten Province and Hindia Ocean
South side: Hindia Ocean
East side: Central Java Province.
This strategic geographical condition is an advantage for West Java particularly in communication and transportation. Northern region is plain area, while southern part is a hilly area with beaches, and the middle region is mountainous area. But after the establishment of Banten Province, the size of West Java becomes 35,746.26 kilometer square.

Topography
West Java has a characteristic as part of a volcanic belt, which spans from Sumatra Island to the northern part of Sulawesi Island. Its land can be divided into a region with steep mountains with altitude of more than 1,500 meter above the sea level in the South, moderate hill with elevation of 100 to 1,500 meters, and plain region in the north with elevation between 0 and 10 meters and river region.

Climate
West Java has tropical climate with temperature reaching 9 degrees Celsius at the Peak of Mount Pangrango and 34 degrees Celsius in north beach. The average rainfall is at 2,000 millimeters per year, but in the mountainous areas the rainfall could reach 3,000 to 5,000 millimeters per year.

Population
Based on the national census in 1999, West Java population after the separation of Banten stood at 34,555,622 people. In 2000, based on another census, the population grew to 35,500,611 people with population density of 1,022 inhabitants per square kilometer. The population growth between 1990 and 2000 reached 2.17 %. In 2003, the population has increased to 38,059,540 people with population density of 1,064 inhabitants per square kilometer.

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Saung Angklung Udjo Tourism

The city of Bandung have always been the ultimate choice in travel for the inhabitants of Jakarta and its surrounding areas. Not only is close and cool, Bandung also has many interesting sightseeing options so many citizens of Jakarta, Sentul, Bogor, Banten and Sukabumi even came up repeatedly for sightseeing in the city.

For those of you who want to visit the different attractions, unique, as well as entertain and educate then you can try come to Saung Angklung Udjo. Saung Angklung Udjo is a Center for the preservation of traditional cultures and live in Bandung. For parents, you can commemorate past play angklung, while in this place for your child, they can learn to recognize Indonesia's culture is rarely found in these great cities.

In addition to arts and cultural excursions, Saung Angklung Udjo also often got visits from groups of schools who wish to learn traditional culture directly in place. Saung Angklung Udjo also attracted international attention so many foreign tourists who come to visit to enjoy the sound of angklung is beautiful and calming the liver.

Founders and history of Saung Angklung Udjo

Saung Angklung Udjo was built in 1966 by Udjo Ngalagena, also known as Mang Udjo along with his wife, Uum Sumiati, with the aim of preserving traditional arts and culture of Sunda.

Udjo Ngalagena is an artist who felt angklung from West Java. Born on March 5, 1929, Udjo Ngalagena was the sixth child of spouse Wiranta and Imi. Udjo Ngalagena already knows the art of angklung with familiar since she was 4 years old so it's not surprising that Udjo Ngalagena so love this art to finally establish the Saung Angklung Udjo.

In addition to the angklung Udjo Ngalagena, also studied the traditional martial art of pencak silat, gamelan Orchestra, harp, and also songs speaking region of Indonesia and the Netherlands. Because it's not just the Saung Angklung Udjo presents performances of angklung, but also various typical arts of West Java.

After Udjo Ngalagena on 03 May 2001, Saung Angklung Udjo fixed forwarded by the son-daughter Udjo Ngalagena Saung Angklung Udjo remains so crowded with visitors who want to see the beauty of the traditional arts of the region.

Performance at Saung Angklung Udjo

Performing arts are displayed every day, from 15.30 to 17.30. The show is not only filled with game Angklung, but also filled with traditional dance and wayang golek.

Performing arts are not limited only on site, but the Saung Angklung Udjo can also perform by invitation in various places. In addition Saung Angklung Udjo also sells various traditional bamboo instruments like the angklung, calung, arumba, and others).

Shows what you can expect at Saung Angklung Udjo, namely:



1. Demonstration of Wayang Golek
Staging a play doll-like Sundanese wooden human body complete with a costume. Each staging marionette there is always a moral message.

2. Helaran
Helaran typically played traditional circumcision ceremony and ritual harvest of rice. Because it aims to entertain and give thanks to God, his music is uplifting and joyful. Angklung is used to Helaran the angklung was pitched pentatonis.

3. Mask Dance
Typical dances of Cirebon that performed by women. First they will be dancing without the use of masks. The story is a news anchor of Majapahit is investigating the circumstances of Blambangan. Then they start dancing wearing a mask with the story the news anchor posing to be a mighty one man to fight King Menakjingga. A red mask represents a hot-blooded man character.

4. The Angklung Orchestra
Angklung is not only used to accompany songs Sunda only. The angklung Orchestra, will play a variety of songs, ranging from balonku, twinkle-twinkle little star, up to dangdut songs and folk songs Indonesia.

5. Play angklung together
The audience was also given the opportunity to play angklung. Children guidance Saung Angklung Udjo will lend the angklung with different numbers. With the guidance and instruction of Saung Angklung Udjo, in a very short time, viewers can play a couple of songs with the angklung.

6. Dancing Together
At the end of the show, the children who join the Saung Angklung Udjo will invite the audience to dance and sing along.

Saung Angklung Udjo Location
Saung Angklung Udjo located at Jalan Padasuka No. 118, not far from the center of Bandung city. To be able to reach the Saung Angklung Udjo with private vehicles is very easy. When you drive from Jakarta, then you just need to go out the door the Pasteur toll then straight up and fly over the road crossing and road Ph Surapati. Hasan Mustapa. Then you will see the signpost Saung Angklung Udjo down the road Padasuka. You just need to follow the instructions of the Board turn and within approximately 200 metres You will arrive at Saung Angklung Udjo. Don't have to worry about going through this place unknowingly because Saung Angklung Udjo is unique with plenty of bamboo in front of him.

When using a minibus, minibus ride from Surapati, number 06 Cicaheum – Ciroyom route (direction of Cicaheum) then down at the crossroad of Padasuka, from here you can walk as far as approximately 500 metres away or take the taxi to the Saung Angklung Udjo.

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