Still on Bukittinggi, West Java[/CENTER]

West Java? Is it in west Sumatra?

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Indonesia

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A WORLD All its OWN

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Mount Kerinci (3,805 metres),Jambi,Sumatra island,Indonesia

note: Kerinci is the Highest Mountain in Sumatra and also Indonesia's Highest Volcano

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Waterfall near Mount Kerinici

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Tea Plantation near there

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lake in Kerinci Seblat National Park, Jambi, Sumatra, Indonesia

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another Pano of Kerinci

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I love this!!! WOW!

Hi there, this is my first post. I've seen some pictures of mine in this thread (although all rights were reserved :bash: Farean), but I want to contribute.

Unfortunately I'm too busy to post pics myself, so please feel free to take pics from my flickr account and post them here. I'm sure Belitung island won't disappoint you

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Peace

^^well I said to credit and thank the photos to you :)... Thank you very much for taking Beautiful Pictures of Indonesia.... :) I hope you visit again and photo more :colgate: so I can post your Pictures here?

Peace :)

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i thought it was Amazon...:drool:

^^Since Indonesia is the Only Asian country to touch the Equator you can consider it the Brazil of the East ;)

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More of Kerinci,Jambi(Sumatra),Indonesia

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a Festival in Jambi

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Komodo Island

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Rinca Island (Beside Komodo Island)

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here is Rinca Islands on the Indonesian Map

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daymmm I wanna go there..look @ that water WOW!!

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It's Indonesia???? Wow :eek:

^^ you can Find in a Small Little Island in Indonesia ;) Looks like the African Coastal.... thats why its a world all its own..

Indonesia , Giant of the East , you still have many undiscovered treasures.

Holy Molly, awesome :rock:

Alps of the East, Puncak Jaya, Papua (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=480048)
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Asia's Only Little Africa, Komodo Island, Nusa Tenggara Timur (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=483838)
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Komodo Dragon, Komodo Island, Nusa Tenggara Timur (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=483838)
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Manggudu Beach Sunset, Sumba Island, Nusa Tenggara Timur
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Manggudu Beach, Sumba Island, Nusa Tenggara Timur
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Katundu Beach, Sumba Island, Nusa Tenggara Timur
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Rinca Island (Imagine, we have Finland look-a-like lake, and African Savannah in one island!)
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Flores Woman weaving an ikat
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Kelimutu Lake (The three coloured lake), Flores Island
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Deserted Island off coast of Flores Island
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Volcanic Island Northern Coastline off Flores
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Discover more! The Africa of Asia is here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=483838)!

A traditional West Sumatran house
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Pulau Sikuai, West Sumatra
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Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra
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Piring Dance, native to West Sumatra
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West Sumatran woman weaving a songket
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West Sumatran songket
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Harau Valley, West Sumatra
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West Sumatran Cuisine
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Superb beaches, unbelieveable highlands, splendid cuisine, only in West Sumatra (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=297696&page=4)!

Beautiful Paw!! All above and below photos are Credited to the photographers at Flikcr

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Erotic Mountains,Sulawesi,Indonesia

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Tana Toraja Highlands,Sulawesi,Indonesia

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coral reef near Pulau Bunaken, off the northern tip of Sulawesi.

^^ :eek::eek:

lol erotic.. the harau valley pics are mine btw :D:D

Here's the Spice Epicenter of the Old Days

Maluku (Moluccas) Islands

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more pics to come...

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Indonesia

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This is All you can find in just 2 Small little Islands on our 18,000 Island Archipelago


A WORLD All its OWN

Credit all Photos to Photographers of flikcr :cheers:

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Riung, Flores, Indonesia

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Ruteng, Flores, Indonesia

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Ende, Flores, Indonesia

Indonesia is magnificent...glad ur my neighbour.

^^ but Malaysia Isn't! hehe J/K I wish we had a cave Hole in Kalimantan :(....

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Palembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
Calender Event:

June 15, 2007
Rally Wisata Internasional

June 16, 2007
Carnival of Budaya Daerah Sumatera Selatan
Opening Ceremony & Fireworks in Benteng Kuto Besak (BKB)
Opening Srivijaya Expo 2007
Parameswara Performances
Art & Cultural Performances in Festival Stage Jakabaring
Music Performance in Festival Stage Jakabaring
Masakan Daerah Se-Sumatera in Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Musum
Fishing Exhibition in Musi River

June 17, 2007
Lomba Perahu Hias in Musi River
Lomba Photo Festival
Srivijaya XVI-2007
Painting Exhibition in Benteng Kuto Besak (BKB)
Perahu Bidar Exhibition in Musi River
Triathlon in OPI Lake – BKB
Lomba Layang-layang hias
Lomba Panjat Pinang
Lomba Gasing
Terompah Panjang
Art & Cultural Performance in Festival Stage Jakabaring
Music Performance in Festival Stage Jakabaring

June 18, 2007
Art & Cultural Performance in Festival Stage Jakabaring
Music Performance in Festival Stage Jakabaring

June 19, 2007
Art & Cultural Performance in Festival Stage Jakabaring
Music Performance in Festival Stage Jakabaring

June 20, 2007
Lomba Musik Kampus/Band Festival in Festival Stage Jakabaring
Meet to The Investors in Aston Hotel
Art & Cultural Performance in Festival Stage Jakabaring
Music Performance in Festival Stage Jakabaring

June 21, 2007
Lomba Musik Kampus/Band Festival in Festival Stage Jakabaring
Meet to The Investors in Aston Hotel
Art & Cultural Performance in Festival Stage Jakabaring
Music Performance in Festival Stage Jakabaring

June 22, 2007
Peragaan tata cara berpakaian daerah in Horison Hotel
Dances & Songs Exhibition in Festival Stage Jakabaring
Art & Cultural Performance in Festival Stage Jakabaring
Music Performance in Festival Stage Jakabaring

June 23, 2007
Jalan santai bersama Gubernur Sumatera Selatan
Lomba Becak Hias
Art Colaboration for Closing Ceremony of Srivijaya Festival 2007 and Palembang Expo 2007
Fireworks!!!^^ :banana:

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any Pics?^^ sounds Interesting...

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Wowa Muda Lakes, Flores, Indonesia

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Mountain on Flores

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Keli mutu, Flores,Indonesia

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Beach in Flores

any Pics?^^ sounds Interesting...


in Opening Festival....^^

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In the Rainy Season these Bubbles could reach the size of a House and when it Burst it could make a little quake:eek:

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Beledug Kuwu, Purwodadi, Central Java

what a Beautiful Natural Phenomenon :cheers:

no where else but Indonesia ;)

^ that is so0o cool

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gorgeous beach! :)

Yeah cool indeed, you said bubbles , so there were more than one burst at that time you took these pictures ??

Nice pics and event there!!!

Yeah cool indeed, you said bubbles , so there were more than one burst at that time you took these pictures ??

hehe I didn't take them :) but yes I'm Sure more than one :banana:

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the cracks looked like cereals.. lol :D:D

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no where else but Indonesia[/B] ;)

I bet locals thought that is a monster, demon, jembalang, penunggu, jin and any other supernatural creatures imaginable :lol:

Even in Malaysia, the occasional whirlpool in rivers are said to be demons passing by.:lol:

Nice pics and event there!!!

If you come to Indonesia on 2008, remember for "VISIT MUSI YEAR 2008";) he he he....

I'm going on vacation to Indonesia in November for the third time in two years :banana:

This is a useless contribution to this thread, I know, but I'm just excited :D

^^ welcome! Enjoy your visit, sir :):D:D

I bet locals thought that is a monster, demon, jembalang, penunggu, jin and any other supernatural creatures imaginable :lol:



yup there's a story about it :D but its in bhs.Indonesia always hehe

I'm going on vacation to Indonesia in November for the third time in two years :banana:

This is a useless contribution to this thread, I know, but I'm just excited :D

no its fine :D say it as much as you want :colgate: when you say you want to come.... people would think that its not that bad and come too! hehe... so where in Indonesia are you going?:cheers:

Thank you very much paw25694 :)

@ Farean, I'm going to Bali, which is standard I guess because everybody goes there, but at least I won't be a typical tourist, because I'm not staying in a hotel but with Balinese friends. I'm doing a course in bahassa Indonesia so I can talk to the people a bit. It's difficult, tapi saya bisa bicara bahassa Indonesia sedikit sedikit saja :tyty:

I want to go to Lombok and Java too this time though. In fact, after seeing all the pics in this thread I want to go to all those thousands of other islands, but I only have 4 weeks :cry:

^^ wow.. 4 weeks is not enough to discover, even West Indonesia :D:D
Bahasa Indonesia kamu bagus sekali :) where are you from btw?? lol.. sorry for off topic :D:D
if you want ask something visit here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=233277). :)

^^ I'm from Holland. I once read that the grammar of bahasa Indonesia is based on the grammar of the dutch language. I don't know if it's true but I guess it could be since Holland unfortunately wrote a very dark page in Indonesian history and it's not so difficult to learn.

But you're right, we're going off topic, so bring on more beautiful pics :cheers:

I hope you enjoy your stay in INDONESIA!

you must try to visit those other places we have in pictures we posted

IT'S PALEMBANG!!!!

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Just Click to: Palembang (Part 1) (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=265309) and Palembang (Part 2) (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=448011)

^^ Very colorfull Paradyto!

Pictures of recent Beckham's visit to Yogyakarta and Bali

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Beckham went to Indonesia a couple of days ago :| For Vacation.... you should go there too ;)

for some reason???

ahhh I wish I can meet the beckhams!

Here's Green Canyon Pangandaran....Bozhart Said that its best to go there in the Drought Season because the water is not muddy and the current isn't strong so you can swim there :)

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Rinca Island

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Tawangmangu Waterfall near Solo city, Central Java

Here's a Photo of Indonesia from 1890s

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Jan and the whole Holland forumers Should come to Indonesia :banana:

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Kawah Putih, Cidewey, Bandung

CMIIW That's Sulfur

^^ I'm from Holland. I once read that the grammar of bahasa Indonesia is based on the grammar of the dutch language. I don't know if it's true but I guess it could be since Holland unfortunately wrote a very dark page in Indonesian history and it's not so difficult to learn.

But you're right, we're going off topic, so bring on more beautiful pics :cheers:

Indonesian language didnt use any grammar from Dutch language. The grammar of Indonesian language is come from the RIAU-MALAY language (Bahasa Melayu Riau). ;). It has been a lingua franca of Indonesian society since a lonngg time ago, even before Dutch came to Indonesia :) . Maybe you shud visit RIAU PROVINCE for the real and original taste of Malay culture ;).. It is really close with Malaysia and SIngapore ;).

We may use some words from DUtch. And also the way we spell

A , B , C , D , E , until Z is almost the same with Dutch :D ... (my grandma said that ;) ) .

Sorry, OOT

There are approx 5-10,000 dutch words in Bahasa Indonesia.
e.g: trakteer = traktir, koelkas = kulkas, precies = persis, toch = toh, fabriek = pabrik, oom, tante, kamer = kamar, apotheek = apotek, instantie = instansi, verband = perban, maklaar = makelar, kaartjes = karcis, kantoor = kantor, etc.

So if you're dutch, it won't be hard for you traveling around Indonesia :)
You won't be disappointed. Indonesia is one of the most beautiful countries on earth. I had a great time traveling in Indonesia.
My advice, don't fall in love with Indonesian girls, they are hard to resist ;)

^^ yup so are Indonesian Word from Spanish:Gratis=Gratis Minggu=Domingo Sabtu = Sábado Mentega=Mantequilla Sepatu=Zapato from and Parfum From France

@ Anivan: Thank You for your comments on Indonesia.... where are you from?

@ Ainvan


So if you're dutch, it won't be hard for you traveling around Indonesia
You won't be disappointed. Indonesia is one of the most beautiful countries on earth. I had a great time traveling in Indonesia.
My advice, don't fall in love with Indonesian girls, they are hard to resist

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absolutely right ;)

There are approx 5-10,000 dutch words in Bahasa Indonesia.
e.g: trakteer = traktir, koelkas = kulkas, precies = persis, toch = toh, fabriek = pabrik, oom, tante, kamer = kamar, apotheek = apotek, instantie = instansi, verband = perban, maklaar = makelar, kaartjes = karcis, kantoor = kantor, etc.

So if you're dutch, it won't be hard for you traveling around Indonesia
You won't be disappointed. Indonesia is one of the most beautiful countries on earth. I had a great time traveling in Indonesia.


you are def right my friend
it is a beautiful country
and if you go to manado/minahasa, you will find people there speaking dutch sometimes like the elders ...

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More of Kawah Putih (white Crater), Cidewey near Bandung

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Telaga Warna, Dieng Plateau, Java

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Hot Springs in Dieng Plateau, Java

Kawah Putih smells like hell (read : sulfur).. bleh

Keraton Jogja, Jogjakarta, with dancers inside.
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Prambanan Hindu Temples, Jogjakarta
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Sunrise at Borobudur Buddhist Temple, Muntilan
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Parangtritis Beach, Jogjakarta
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Wayang Puppets, traditional Javanese culture
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Javanese Oldies
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im sorry farean for disturbing your thread :D:D

Keraton Jogja, Jogjakarta
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Borobudur Temple, World's Biggest Buddhist Monument
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Lembang Strawberry Farm
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Parangtritis Beach, Jogjakarta
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Prambanan Temple, Jogjakarta
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Borobudur Temple, Muntilan
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Golf Field, Lembang, Bandung, West Java
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Town of Lembang, Bandung
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Borobudur Lights
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Wayang Puppets, native to Java
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Baron Beach, Jogjakarta
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Javanese Dancer, Tari Merak (Peacock Dance)
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Baron Beach, Jogjakarta
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Mount Merapi, Jogjakarta
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Lembang, Bandung
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Mount Tangkuban Perahu, Bandung
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Mount Merapi, Jogjakarta
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Situ Lembang (Lembang Lake), Bandung
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Clouds over the Mount Burangrang
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Lembang, West Java
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Telescope at Bosscha Observatory, Lembang
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Path down the slope of crater of Mount Tangkuban Perahu, Bandung
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Tea Plantations, north of Bandung City, West Java
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Fort Rotterdam, Makassar, South Sulawesi
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Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta Old Harbour
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Bunaken Sunrise, North Sulawesi
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Bunaken Island, North Sulawesi
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Gorgonia in Bunaken National Marine Park
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Dive! Bunaken National Marine Park, North Sulawesi
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Bunaken Creatures
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Sea Eagle
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Clown Fishes
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Pigmy Sea Horse
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Green Spotted Ray
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Manado Tua Island, North Sulawesi
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Bunaken Creatures
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Orangutan at Pangkalanbun, Central Kalimantan
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Borobudur Temple, Jogjakarta
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Batik, natives to Java
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Traditional Kalimantan Culture
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Totem poles in front of the longhouse at Pepas Eheng. East Kalimantan
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Dawn over the Mahakam River and jungle near Melak, Kalimantan
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Dayak un-married women performing a welcome dance at Mancong, Kalimantan
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The main street of Muara Muntai. Mahakam River, East Kalimantan.
Even the main street is a boardwalk!
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Boat towing a raft of rainforest logs down the Mahakam River. East Kalimantan.
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Foreign shopper at Tenggarong, East Kalimantan.
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A young village woman performing the Plate Dance. Mancong village, Kalimantan.
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Two men on a log raft (floating market). Mahakam River. East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
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thanx Paw:okay:

Floating houses on the Mahakam River near Melak. Kalimantan
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A fisherman preparing to check his traps in the small creek that flows through his village. Mancong, Kalimantan
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The main street (boardwalk) of Muara Muntai, East Kalimantan
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Sunrise over the jungle by the Mahakam River. East Kalimantan
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Dayak (native to Eastern Kalimantan) cultural festival
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Orangutan's hand, Pangkalanbun, Kalimantan
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Kalimantan Forest
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Orangutan, Pangkalanbun, Kalimantan
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Somewhere in Kalimantan
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Kalimantan Rainforest
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Orangutans from Pangkalanbun, Kalimantan
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ohh.. I love orangutans

What is the most active volcano in Indonesia?

^^ I think it's Mount Merapi in Jogjakarta, Java Island.
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lol sorry if im wrong :D:D

ohh.. I love orangutans

me too! :D:D
there are 2 main species of Orangutans in Indonesia. the Kalimantan (Borneo) one, and the Sumatran one. :)

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I miss bunaken!

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Excellent Pictures Paw! Gw mo taro tentang budaya Indonesia di page abis ini! Jgn ngepost yee...

I have honestly never seen pictures of Indonesia aside from Jakarta!!

The scenery is diverse and beautiful.
But very unique!

Excellent Pictures Paw! Gw mo taro tentang budaya Indonesia di page abis ini! Jgn ngepost yee...

yukk.. :D:D
request baju2 national ya.. :D:D

I have honestly never seen pictures of Indonesia aside from Jakarta!!

The scenery is diverse and beautiful.
But very unique!


i'm glad this thread could show how diverse Indonesia is :banana:

Me loves Indonesia :D

Me too:)

:D:D:D

ZIDANE IN INDONESIA :)

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Indonesian Cultures & Arts

"Because a Paradise is Nothing if its People does not have its own Culture"


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Unique, Exquisite, Exotic

^ I love that!

thanksss

this is very geisha-ish
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i never knew Balinese Hindu also use Bindi
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:D:D

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Wow, It's Nice for avatar:D

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The Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet, the word Wayang is Shadow in Javanese Language (which is Bayang in Bahasa Indonesia) and Kulit is Indonesian word for Skin


Shadow Puppet performances have become a part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage. The puppets are lovingly handcrafted out of buffalo or goatskin with moveable limbs that are worked by a highly skilled puppeteer from behind a backlit screen, casting the shadows of the puppets into a spellbinding story. The puppeteer is usually the director, producer and main narrator of the shadow world. The stories have their origins in classic Hindu mythologies and Ramayana tales and are narrated in the local dialects.

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Wayang Kulit,Orginated from Indonesia, Inspiring arts of the world

a Symbol of Indonesia's Beautiful Arts

Lovely and very refined

Ouch :| , it has been a long time not posting something here, so it is time for me to just stopping by :D

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The Ramayana Played in Javanese Dance

Sometimes its played with Prambanan Temple as the backgound making the play absolutely breathtaking:banana:

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Batik, the Original Javanese Textile

Indonesian pronunciation: [ˈba.teʔ], but often, in English, is [ˈbætɪk] or [bəˈtiːk]) is an Indonesian word and refers to a generic wax-resist dyeing technique used on textile. The word originates from Javanese word "amba", meaning ”to write” and the Javanese word for dot or point, "titik."source: wikipedia

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Balinese batik

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Batik store in Indonesia

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Batik worn on a guy

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Indonesian Batik a favorite of Nelson Mandela

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He's our Batik Mascot!!:banana:

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I wonder how much Indonesian Batiks he has in his closet :banana:

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Batik on Zidane

(look at the Pictures above)

Batik is Originated from Indonesia and not from anywhere in South East Asia... just like Beer is Originated from Europe and not Australia :cheers:

that guy with the batik haha..funny expression

Batik Keris:okay:

"Because a Paradise is Nothing if its People does not have its own Culture"
:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :yes: :yes:

^^ yup Indonesia has both....

Wedding? go Traditional Indonesian!

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^^ if you see this in a Road in Indonesia that means that a person is getting married

Absolutely Unique & Sofisticated....

Every Single Province (about 32 province) in Indonesia has there own Wedding costumes and ritual.... Majority Indonesian would Marry using the Traditional Indonesia way and some would prefer the Modern way... wedding in Indonesia are usually held inside a House or a Building and some would cost more than US $5000 depending on how grand a person would want it to be

Javanese Wedding which is Divided into Bantense, Sundanese, Jakartan, Yogyakartan, Central Javanese, and East Javanese which is based on the provinces in Java Island

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a Javanese Pre wedding ritual of pouring water onto the body for cleansing the the soul

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Gamelan as the Music

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Traditional Sumatra Wedding

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Traditional Kalimantan Wedding

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Traditional Sulawesi Wedding

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Traditional Balinese Wedding

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Sorry that most of it is Javanese Weddings pics since there the easiest to find There are still Many more (Tradition Maluku, Papuan, Riau Lombok, Lesser Sunda Islands Weddings and all the provinces Wedding ceremonies)

Minta maaf untuk mengambil foto dr flikr... Jika ada yg ingin fotonya tdk di tampil di sini, saya akan menghapusnya :)

For a Honeymoon?No need to go out of Indonesia.... just head to Bali,
Lombok, or Bintan or 18,000 other Islands

okayyy.... this is like skyscrapercity and I'm like putting wedding in Indonesia...oh well it goes back to a paradise is nothing without its people having a culture of their own ;)

Kecak Dance in Bali

Kecak (pronounced: "KEH-chahk", alternate spellings: Ketjak, Ketjack, and Ketiak), a form of Balinese music drama, originated in the 1930s and is performed primarily by men. Also known as the Ramayana Monkey Chant, the piece, performed by a circle of 100 or more performers wearing checked cloth around their waists, percussively chanting "cak", and throwing up their arms, depicts a battle from the Ramayana where monkeys help Prince Rama fight the evil King Ravana. However, Kecak has roots in sanghyang, a trance-inducing exorcism dance.

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CAKolosal 2006 a Kecak performed by 5000 men

Kecak Videos Watch'em :okay:

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Bangka Belitung, Indonesia

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ULUWATU, BALI

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Makassar, Indonesia

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Limboto Lake, Gorontalo, Indonesia.

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Manado, North Celebes INDONESIA

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I've never been there... Manado? such a nice place...

^^ it is :D:D.
rich and unique Minahasan culture, spicy but fresh Manadonese foods such as 'Ayam Rica Rica' (Rica Rica spiced chicken'), 'Klaapertart' (a nice cake, influenced from Dutch) etc. Nice beaches (yeah, Manado's beaches are great :)) and north of Manado, there is a national marine park, named Bunaken. One of world's best underwater marine park:)

Manado City, North Sulawesi:)

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Linow Lake :)

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the Bay
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Lake Limboto, Gorontalo, INDONESIA

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Lombok, INDONESIA

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^^ it is :D:D.
rich and unique Minahasan culture, spicy but fresh Manadonese foods such as 'Ayam Rica Rica' (Rica Rica spiced chicken'), 'Klaapertart' (a nice cake, influenced from Dutch) etc. Nice beaches (yeah, Manado's beaches are great :)) and north of Manado, there is a national marine park, named Bunaken. One of world's best underwater marine park:)

Thank you:okay:

Manado, North Celebes INDONESIA

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I like this pic:) Thanx Ryo!

^ it kinda reminds me of venice italy...(a little bit)

Thanks Ryochan! Here's More of Gorontalo :cheers:

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BTW Gorontalo is Beside the province of North Sulawesi

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Linow lake, Minahasa, North Sulawesi

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Deri, Toraja, Sulawesi

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Raja Ampat Mangroves, Indonesian Papua

very nice pics Farean!

Fantastic pic ...of Manado :drool: :okay:

^^ it is :D:D.
rich and unique Minahasan culture, spicy but fresh Manadonese foods such as 'Ayam Rica Rica' (Rica Rica spiced chicken'), 'Klaapertart' (a nice cake, influenced from Dutch) etc. Nice beaches (yeah, Manado's beaches are great :)) and north of Manado, there is a national marine park, named Bunaken. One of world's best underwater marine park:)

Never heard Klaapertart .... how does it look like ???? :drool:

hmm.. nice tart, with fresh fruits topping such as oranges, pinneaples, strawberry :D:D

my aunt makes the best klappertaart..yum yum but never had them with pinneaples or oranges before
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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Be Sure too look at the Pages before this!! :tongue2:

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INDONESIA

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Gunung (Mount) Gede, Java
Photo by Javajive

A WORLD All its OWN

No matter how/what the News & Media Bickers about how the situation of Indonesia is... Always remember that Indonesia is still, and would always be beautiful....

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Serang,West Java

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Road to Gunung Gede

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Gunung Leuser National Park

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Situ Bondo

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Pines in West Java

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Forest near Mount Salak

No matter what the News talks about the situation of Indonesia's Forest in Global Warming...
The Indonesian Rainforest is still Vast and is still the Largest in Asia

Wow I can feel the heaven ;)

From FLICKR :drool:

GUNUNG KERINCI - JAMBI PROVINCE *tallest mountain (and volcano) in Sumatra ;)

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From FLICKR also :drool:

TRIKORA Beach, Bintan Island - Riau Islands Province ;)

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POSTCARD FROM BALI

Kuta Beach
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Taman Ujung, Bali
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^^ massive :okay:

I love Indonesia! :)

best pic of Indonesia i've ever seen :drool: :eek2: !!!

Peace and tranquility.....

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Amanjiwo Resorts, Yogyakarta

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one of the Aman Resorts in Bali (either Amankila or Amandari)

Website: http://www.amanresorts.com/

^ gosh it looks so comforting

Bali, Island of Gods
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Uluwatu,Bali

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tanah lot, bali

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Wow, I hop some of our Indonesian Fella who has gone back from Bali trip ...to post some sort of his pics ...

C'mon PAW, I wait sumthing from u .....

Peace and tranquility.....

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indeed :okay:

Indonesia To Tap More Malaysian Tourists In VIY 2008
August 16, 2007 11:42 AM

JAKARTA, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Indonesia wants to tap more Malaysian tourists and has set a target of 1 million arrivals from Malaysia under its Visit Indonesia Year (VIY) 2008 programme.

Thamrin B. Bachri, Director-General of Marketing of the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism, said that to realise the objective, the first initiative was to put up more advertisements and focus on border arrival strategy.

"We know that Malaysia and Singapore have contributed a lot to our tourism industry since 15 years back but there is little effort from our side so far. There is only one billboard promoting our country in Kuala Lumpur.

"It's not even doing proper marketing in Malaysia. So, after we had talks with Tourism Malaysia, we think we should do something about this," he told Bernama after receiving 12 journalists from Asia Pacific for the Journalist Visit Programme (JVP) organised by the Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry here.

Thamrin hoped that the Indonesian government would support such a move because it involved a huge amount of money.

For this year, Indonesia expected some 800,000 Malaysians to visit its shores, he said, adding that the highest figure so far was only about 680,000 in 2004.

Last year there were 4.87 million foreign tourist arrivals compared with 5.32 million in 2004, which was the highest in 10 years.

Thamrin said Bali was still the best product they could offer, apart from Jogjakarta, West Java, East Java and West Sumatra.

Malaysia had a total of 9.6 million visitors to Indonesia since 1992.

-- BERNAMA

^^ thanx for the info ;)

I know the only Indonesia Tourism billboard in Malaysia
Or can I say Bali Tourism billboard :ohno:

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Sikuai Island, West Sumatra

^ lovely!
waking up to that every morning should be nice :)

Sikuai Island's beach is indeed gorgeous.
And nice waves too for surf :D:D (Mentawai Islands which are 100+ kms from the Sikuai Isl. is one of world's best wave for surfing :D:D)

^^ Sikuai Islands is really popular among Sumatrans Travellers :okay: ... My Pekanbaru fell often ask me to join their trip... But, still not having any leisure time to spend, kinda busy ;)

BOROBUDUR, Ancient Budhist Temple in Indonesia :okay:

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^^ Ouch ... how could I forget .... It is located on CENTRAL JAVA PROVINCE :D

From BALI with Love <3 :)

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that's the ferry taking you to Nusa Penida, a real paradisal island!

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Tanjung Binga, Belitung Islands


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Tanjung Tinggi, Belitung Islands

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white sands, green sea :okay:

i LOVE Belitung :drool:

whoa!! it seems lots of Royalties are going to Indonesian Bali to take a sip of Paradise :cheers: so why don't you join in too? :|
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Bali Hosts Prince, Princesses, Archdukes and Archduchesses


If you have trouble remembering names, try this one:
Prince Lorenz Otto Carl Amadeus Thadeus Maria Pius Andreas Marcus d'Aviano of Belgium, Duke of Modena, Archduke of Austria-Este, Prince Imperial of Austria, Prince Royal of Hungary and Bohemia.

In a more abbreviated case, His Imperial and Royal Highness Prince Lorenz of Belgium arrived in Bali last week with his wife, Princess Astrid of Belgium and their children (two princes and three princesses) for a holiday visit.

Apparently nonplussed by EU travel advisories on flying in Indonesia, the Royal Family arrived on Wednesday, August 15, 2007, onboard a Garuda Flight from Makassar to enjoy the island's fine resorts and many attractions.

Gainfully employed as a Swiss Banker, His Imperial and Royal Highness Prince Lorenz of Belgium is known as Mr. Hasburg during in his work-day capacity.

The affable banker was created Prince of Belgium by Royal Decree in 1995, elevating his children to the rank "Prince(ss) of Belgium, Archduke/Archduchess of Austria-Este, Prince(ss) Imperial of Austria, Prince(ss) Royal of Hungary and Bohemia."

By all accounts, on an island that has at least 9 local kings, the Belgian Royals felt right at home in Bali.

^ that's awesome!
BAli is def still one of the best :)

whoa!! it seems lots of Royalties are going to Indonesian Bali to take a sip of Paradise :cheers: so why don't you join in too? :|li.

Hahahahahaha, I'm not any part of any royal family :tongue2:

^^ Wanna experience living in truly Indonesian COUNTRYSIDE style ....
:D... I mean really an Indonesian style :okay:

Try this resort, GUMATI

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rice paddy field

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the hotel
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Pangalengan, West Java

^ lovee it... looks peaceful :)

GUMATI looks nice:)

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wow beautiful shots...! :)

amazing

Crazy!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!! :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :applause:

Wonderful BALI pics :eek2:

PARAI BEACH
Bangka Belitung Island

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bangka belitung! it's looking better and better

nice beach. in where of Bangka Belitung?

-dp-:D:D

Bali is Collecting more and More International Hotels

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W Hotels Debuts in Bali
W Bali Marks the Brand's Fourth Retreat & Spa in the World and First Property in Indonesia.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), today announced that W Hotels - the world's fastest growing luxury hotel brand - will open its first property in Indonesia in 2009. W Retreat & Spa-Bali will be the brand's fourth retreat in the world, following the award-winning W Retreat & Spa-Maldives, which opened in September 2006, and the impending openings of W Retreat & Spa-Vieques, scheduled to open in late 2008, and W Retreat & Residences-Koh Samui, scheduled to open in 2009.

The newly built W Retreat & Spa-Bali will be located in the Seminyak area on the paradise isle of Bali, featuring 232 rooms, including 80 luxury villas. Developed by PT Dua Cahaya Anugrah ('DCA'), W Retreat & Spa-Bali is situated in the southern seas with a story-book setting of sun-drenched beaches, rustic villages, fertile plains and sculptured rice terraces. The retreat's 157 guest rooms will provide direct ocean views and its 80 villas will reflect designs of a traditional Balinese courtyard featuring a private pool for guests to enjoy a personal refreshing experience.

'Following the success of our first W Retreat & Spa, the award-winning W Maldives, W Retreat & Spa-Bali is a terrific extension of our brand's growth in the Asia Pacific region,' said Ross Klein, President, Starwood's Luxury Brands Group. 'The rich and deeply spiritual culture of Bali, combined with the cosmopolitan style and energy of Seminyak, provides a perfect setting for the newest edition to our Retreat & Spa product offering. With the announcement of W Retreat & Spa-Bali, the W brand continues to extend beyond the boundaries of everyday travel, offering a magical mix of sexy destinations and sublime design.'

'We are very excited to partner with Starwood on this project and to introduce the W brand to Bali. We feel that the W signature design and cosmopolitan ambience are a perfect fit with our vision for the project,' said Magda Hutagalung from DCA. 'Its unrivaled location in Seminyak will set a new benchmark for luxury accommodation in Bali,' added Zamzam Reza from DCA.

"We are thrilled with the signing of W Retreat & Spa-Bali, marking the entry of the W brand into Bali, undeniably one of the top-rated resort destinations in the world,' said Miguel Ko, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific. "The W Retreat & Spa - Bali will be a unique alternative to the more traditional Bali resorts. Located on a seven hectare absolute beachfront site in Seminyak, the resort will be within walking distance to Bali's most trendy boutiques, galleries, restaurants and clubs. This addition of this retreat, coupled with The Luxury Collection, Le Meridien and Westin properties will certainly strengthen our presence in Bali,' added Ko.

The resort will offer a uniquely W dining experience with two gourmet eateries - W Kitchen and the retreat's waterfront signature restaurant - a poolside destination bar and the W Living Room. In addition to W The Store, the brand's retail component, a spa, pool and health center, guests will be able to indulge in the W brand's signature Whatever/Whenever concierge service that provides guests with whatever they want, whenever they want it.

Bali is one of the 17,508 islands which make up of the archipelagic Republic of Indonesia. For the first half of the year, foreign arrivals to Indonesia neared 2.57 million tourists, a figure well on the way to targeted arrivals of 5 - 6 million for the year. Comparing the first six months of 2007 with the same period in 2006, Bali's arrivals increased an astounding 35 percent.

Bali again:)

Lengkuas Island, Bangka Belitung

"The loveliest place of all. Go if you have a chance!" - Carol Elizabeth Ann, Singaporean Traveller

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Lengkuas Island, Bangka Belitung
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Beach? Sorry, Indonesia owns that topic ;)

Tanjung Binga Beach, Belitung Island, Bangka Belitung
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Lengkuas Island, Bangka Belitung
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Umm, nice big pics :eek: paw :okay:

parang tritis

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Mt.bromo

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bali bali bali

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puncak

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Why

Bali

is Different from other South East Asian Island Destination

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BALI = UNIQUE!

wahh.the last pics look like in Dream Land :eek:

and those Bromo very dinosaurus period a like Jurasic Park! :okay:

Damnnnnn, Beautiful country!

Wow, the pool............

Looks fantastic! Don't think i'd fly on Garuda to get there tho!

^^ fine I'm not going to use Qantas to get to Queensland :tongue: lol...

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Why

BALI

is Different from other South East Asian Island Destination

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omg this is so0o nice!

sorry the images are pretty big.... but of course beautiful

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beautiful. i love Balinese rice terraces and irrigation system. unique and nice :D:D

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that one's cool ^^

Bunaken Island, Manado NORTH SULAWESI

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^^ Bunaken is really Nice! here's more of it

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Siladen Resort & Spa

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Beach Bungalows

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I like the mountain near the sea...

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last time I was there, was probably 12 years ago.. :(

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Nusa Penida, Bali

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Lovina, Bali

^^ you can see dolphins there yay! :)

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my friend lil sister was name after "Lovina"

The People of PAPUA

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BALI Island of Gods

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Tanjung Benoa Bali

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Nice Bunaken!

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Kuta Square

^ I like the last pic... :)

Ryo, do you have another Bunaken Pics?

Bunaken, North Sulawesi

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Prambanan Temple, Java
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Dreamland beach, Bali

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Batur Lake, Kintamani Bali

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Bangka

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Fantastic Scenery !!!
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Definitely Rich with Culture......

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I wish I was Back in Bali~

^ the last pic!!!! lovely :)

Farean:okay:

Beyonce Concert in Indonesia

International Creative Management, her Los Angeles-based talent agency, said Knowles' Nov. 1 date in Kuala Lumpur was canceled "due to a scheduling conflict."


The announcement followed recent speculation that Knowles -- who is famous for her sexy image and skimpy outfits -- was reluctant to fulfill the Malaysian government's demand for female performers to cover up from the top of their chests to their knees, including their shoulders.

Indonesia, also Muslim, has less stringent rules about how performers should dress and behave. "It is with regret that we announce the cancellation of The Beyonce Experience World Tour in Kuala Lumpur," said the ICM statement, which was made available Monday by Malaysian entertainment organizers Pineapple Concerts. "It was to mark the very first time the performer would bring her show to Malaysia."

Knowles, 26, will perform in Jakarta on Nov. 1. Pineapple Concerts Chairman Razlan Ahmad Razali said his company, which has brought Western acts such as Kanye West and Earth, Wind and Fire to Malaysia, was "disappointed and frustrated." "Though Indonesia is also a Muslim country, it doesn't have all these issues that we have," Razlan told The Associated Press. "She can perform as she likes there."

Concert promoters have said Western performers face mounting pressure in Malaysia to keep skimpy clothes and steamy dance moves off the stage amid protests by conservative Muslims who believe liberal Western performances can corrupt young people. Gwen Stefani made what she called "a major sacrifice" in August by wearing clothes that revealed little skin at a Kuala Lumpur stadium concert after Muslim students and activists called for the performance to be canceled due to the singer's sultry reputation.


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asik! beyonce ke Indo! woohoo

RESORT & HOTEL IN Manado, North Sulawesi INDONESIA

Tasik ria resort
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Santika Hotel Ad'

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Gardenia Retreat, Tomohon North Sulawesi INDONESIA

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Bukit Kasih (Love Hill) North Sulawesi INDONESIA

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Paradise Resort @ Likupang North Sulawesi INDONESIA

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Very nice Ryo!

North Sulawesi was superb :drool:

More of Bunaken :cheers:

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Bangka, North Sulawesi

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Wakatobi Island, South Sulawesi

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Indonesia is amazing!

^ couldn't agree more :)

Borobudur,Buddhist Temple INDONESIA

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view of MT.MERAPI from borobudur

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was this picture posted b4?

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Bunaken,North Sulwesi

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Yotelafa Bay, Papua

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Samosir Lake Toba, North Sumatra

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a house in Bali

such paradise!!! lovely

nice :)

Splendid...

Magnificent :okay:

:master::master: awesome....

Thanx for pics....

^^ As much as I respect and admire the rich cultural heritage of Indonesian, I think it's pretty unfair to say that Malaysians have stolen the cultural heritage of Indonesian. Simply because customs observed by some Indonesian just so happened are observed by some Malaysians (i.e the Malays) as well :) Batik and Kebaya for instance are as precious to the Malay culture as well as to the Indonesian culture.

Of course, when Malaysians promote Malaysian culture, it's more than just Batik or Kebaya, because thats just part of what Malaysian culture is all about. Malaysian Chinese for instance has retained some of the oldest chinese traditions such as Chap Goh Meh and lion dances. Those, of course, are not stolen from China. Some Malaysian Indians (Hindu) still observe Thaipusam and even perform spectacular kavadi bearing ceremony, which many tourists only had a chance to witness it in Malaysia. That, is not stolen from India too. They are just ways of how many Malaysians from all cross of life uphold their beliefs and customs, respectively.

Now that Christmas is near, you see christmas trees and beautiful decorations around and people organise choral singings around town but there's no way that belief and custom is stolen too. They are just part of what Malaysian community is like :)

But no patents for those cultures, traditions, decorations... If all of those things you mentioned above are what you called: "...They are just ways of how many Malaysians from all cross of life uphold their beliefs and customs, respectively..." or "...They are just part of what Malaysian community is like..." or even "... Simply because customs observed by some Indonesian just so happened are observed by some Malaysians (i.e the Malays) as well :) Batik and Kebaya for instance are as precious to the Malay culture as well as to the Indonesian culture...", why your govt patented them, especially batik, keris? You patented those things as if those are yours and because of that you will sue whoever use them without your permission. And you say "yeeaahhh... those are parts of Indonesian and Malaysian way of life, way of culture, we are like brother and sister???" It means you have cheated us, doesn't it?

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Amanjiwo Resorts, Yogyakarta

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Aman jiwo is not in Yogyakarta, but Magelang near to Borobudur I think...

hi Venantio welcome! are you Indonesian?

All Amanresorts are pieces of heaven

i love Amandari and Amanpuri in Phuket!

hi Venantio welcome! are you Indonesian?


I am

where do you live? you should also go check out the Indonesian Forum.

where do you live? you should also go check out the Indonesian Forum.

Yeahh.. always be there b4 comin here...
but it's just a curious thinking: Why did u ask 4 my nationality? Something interesting in my posting or... Anyway thanks 4 your friendly greeting, glad to have it...

because you're defending Indonesia. anyway welcome

(itu issue lama lagian.. gak usah dipanas2 in lagi ya :D)

It's just because I came too late, so I replied too late also, at least I could say what I wanted to say about it....

It's like... emm... you found the way that you had tried to find out since a long time ago.. and you found it at last. You might be in a hurry to catch it up, after that wwoooww, you could take a deep breath, felt so satisfied...

Sori gak ada maksud memanas-manasin cuman pengen "ungkapkan kejengkelan". it's okay then...

Ever heard of the Chocolate Hills?

we have something Similar ;)

Karang Bolong, Central Java

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^ yeah that's so0o cool!

Yes! that is similar to the chocolate hills in my country philippines....
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cool.. reminds me of Guilin (but no river) :D:D

Ever heard of the Chocolate Hills?

we have something Similar ;)

Karang Bolong, Central Java

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OMG! What a beautiful view!

Pangalengan, West Java INDONESIA
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Situ Patenggang, Ciwidey, West Java INDONESIA
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Ranca Bali, Ciwidey, West Java INDONESIA
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Tampak Siring, Tirta Ampul, Bali

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Kintamani, Bali

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Garuda Wisnu Kencana Park, Bali

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GARUDA WISNU KENCANA PARK looks freekin AWESOME!

Bali.......My dream......wow wow

Gedong Songo, Central Java

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Puncak, West Java

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puncak! I've seen it alot in Indonesian movies these days

Wow,,, BRAVO VENANTIO (it rhymes GOOD :D ) ..

Oh my god... Garuda Wisnu Kencana Park... I can so imagine Jet Li practices kung fu there. Damn I have to go there!

Thanks for the pics Venantio!

<< Surf previous page for more excitement << :D

Ready to see another breathtaking pictures ?... let's go :runaway:

Derawan Island, East Borneo

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Sangalaki Island, East Borneo

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Come and feel our hospitality.. :)

Best Regards,
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Credit to Chris_Lyantto :)

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Visit Indonesia Year 2008
Unity in Diversity

kaya gini fa ?... :D

the first one!!! So nice

The Derawan Islands

The Derawan Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Derawan) are in Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia covering Derawan, Sangalaki, Kakaban, Maratua, Panjang, and Samama Island as well as several submerged reefs and small islets, are located in the Sulawesi Sea, on the coastal shelf of East Kalimantan

Map :
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Derawan Island
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Sangalaki Island
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Nabucco Island
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Sangalaki Island
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Derawan Island
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:eek2::eek2: lot of nice pics here
amazing Indonesia yeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaah :okay::okay::okay:

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where's derawan island at?

the only island :D

Sangalaki Dive Center

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