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International Conference of Srivijaya Civilization
2008-04-23 06:11:00 BackgroundIt is the general assumption that Srivijaya was an powerful maritime kingdom that played an important role in the political forum in early Southeast Asia for many centuries, from 7th century to the end of 13th century AD. Just as its sudden appearance not very much is known of its decline, for that matter, the extent of this hegemony especially in Insular Southeast Asia during the height of its power. It influenced many social aspects in the region at that time, such as history of political life, beliefs, culture and economy.The remains of Srivijaya civilization, tangible or intangible are still found up to now in many sites in South East Asia countries. The researched about Sriwijaya is being conducted in each country until nowadays, and it was come out with a long term polemic about the center of this huge kingdom. Several sites were presumed as a center of Srivijaya Kingdom and its supported with many written sources and archaeological evidences, such as Palembang and ...
Tourism spots in Palembang and the near area
2008-01-08 17:15:00 One question on my earlier post about Visit Musi 2008, the question came from my friend Totok: "Insya Allah saya akan visit Musi tahun ini, mohon info wisata alam apa saja yg ada di Palembang dan sekitarnya." In English: "Insya Allah, I will visit Musi this year, can you give us the information about outdoor activities in Palembang and the near area."I have a friend who comes from Palembang and he actually said that there are not many tourism spots in South Sumatra (specially in Palembang). It's all focused at Musi River area: the river itself and the field in front of Benteng Kuto Besak (the fort belong to Sulton Mahmud Badaruddin II). The Ampera Bridge is the center of the tourism spot at night which is lighten by the lamps.There is a forest in the middle of Palembang named Punti Kayu with zoo and crocodile breeding. Also there is a small island in the middle of Musi River named Pulau Kemarau (Island of Kemarau). This island is the place for Chinese people doing their spiritual a...
Visit Musi 2008, one of the great program in Visit Indonesia Year 2008
2008-01-08 04:05:00 Visit Musi 2008 as one of the tourism activities in South Sumatra has been started since Sunday January 5 2008.This event (which had been prepared for about 2 years) will be announced not only on domestic but also will be broadcasted on international wide. The activities in Musi River and also the history of the Kingdom of Sriwijaya are the most attracted programs in South Sumatra.Jero Wacik as the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said that Visit Musi is part of the Visit Indonesia Year 2008 program and it's the breakthrough program, specially for the South Sumatra Province. Therefore other provinces should do the same thing to attract tourists from domestic and international.Source: Official Website of Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra
2007-12-24 19:35:00 Kerinci Seblat National Park located in four provinces of Sumatra: West Sumatra, Jambi, Bengkulu and South Sumatra Provinces. Most of the area is the Bukit Barisan Mountain Ridge (part of Alpide Belt). Geographically, this National Park located at 100°31'18" - 102°44' E and 17'13" - 326'14" S with total area is about 1,368,000 Ha: * 353.780 Ha (25,86%) in West Sumatra Province; * 422.190
Visit Musi 2008
2007-11-21 23:05:00 Palembang is the capital city of South Sumatra. It's famous by the Musi River and the Ampera Bridge. To celebrate the Visit Indonesia Year 2008, Palembang has a program to attract the domestic and foreign tourist and come to Palembang all the 2008 year.Sungai Musi/Musi River is the main area for this program, each month there will be at least two or three program to be launched.January:5; Grand Launching Visit Musi and Visit Indonesia Year 2008 at Benteng Kuto Besak10 & 20; Islamic decorated car parade to celebrate 1 and 10 Muharram (Islamic New Year)25-27; Folk Song Festival at SMB II MuseumFebruary:7; Imlek Festival18-21; Barongsai Festival & Cap Go Me celebration24-29; Holtikultura Exhibition at KentenMarch:2-3; Nusantara Dishes Festival at Plaza BKB16-20; International Information Communication Technology Exhibition21-22; Gambus Music Festival & Beduk Parade at Plaza BKBApril:1-3; Egg Painting Competition7-9; International Speed Rally II & Speed Rally I20-22; T... |
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