LIFESTYLE

Menjangan Island is a feast for the eyes of travelers to Banyuwangi Regency, East Java. After indulging in the natural beauty of “the Land of Blambangan,” tourists can enjoy the beautiful expanse of coral on the island that lies in the Strait of Bali.

As a philosopher and great scholar, Prof. Dr. H. Abdul Karim Amrullah Datuk Indomo, popularly known as Buya Hamka has left many outstanding legacies that are not only known domestically but also internationally.

The Baduy natives will hold the annual Seba ritual at the end of this month when they will walking tens of kilometers to stay in touch with government leaders, reported Suara, Wednesday (26/4). The unique tradition, which has been observed since the era of the Banten Sultanate, always steals the spotlight.  The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry (Kemenparekraf) confirmed that the ritual will be held on April 27-30 at the townhall of Lebak Regency, Banten.

The Gebong Memarong traditional village in Air Abik Hamlet, Gunung Muda Bangka Village, Bangka Belitung Islands Province, is a cultural tourism destination for tourists who want to get to know the Lum tribe up close and personal.

The second day of the Eid celebration is a special moment that the indigenous Osing Tribe in in Kemiren Village, Glagah District, Banyuwangi have been waiting for. On this day, they will hold the Barong Ider Bumi traditional ritual

The tradition of visiting relatives during Eid in Indonesia is becoming more enjoyable because of special snacks such as ketupat, various home-made cakes to canned snacks served in almost every home.

Huta Siallagan, one of the tourist destinations on Samosir Island, is located in Ambarita village, Simanindo, North Sumatra. A heritage village of the Toba Batak culture with traditional Bolon houses, it still stands and is well-preserved for hundreds of years.

Hutan Perempuan (Women's Forest) is a very sacred mangrove forest in Youtefa Bay, Jayapura, Papua. The name is based on the unique local wisdom practiced by the residents of the villages of Enggros and Tobati, namely that only women are allowed to enter the 8-ha forest.

Bekasi residents cannot miss this one tourist destination. The Bekasi Museum, which preserves the long history of struggle against colonialism in West Java, is nestled within the Juang 45 Building.

Located in Manggarai regency, Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) and at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level, Wae Rebo Traditional Village is a must-visit tourist destination. The village is a recipient of UNESCO Top Award of Excellence in 2012.

The indigenous people of Serawai in Seluma Regency, Bengkulu have a unique tradition to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Every 27th night of Ramadan, they perform the 'Nujuh Likur' tradition. This custom has been carried out for generations.