Suramadu Bridge

After a series of long delays, the construction of a 5.43-km-long bridge connecting Surabaya and Madura island in East Java will start immediately, marked by a commencement ceremony slated to be led by President Megawati Soekarnoputri

House Deputy Speaker A.M. Fatwa, who visited the city on Wednesday, said the date for the ceremony would be decided after Governor Imam Utomo had met the President.

""Today (Wednesday), the President held a meeting with the governor at Merdeka Palace to discuss the planned construction of the bridge.

""Accompanying them was Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno. So, let's just await the result of the meeting,"" Fatwa told reporters here after holding a meeting with East Java Deputy Governor Imam Supardi at the latter's office.

Fatwa added that the bridge, to be known as ""Suramadu"", was essential to help improve economic activities between Surabaya and Madura.

""The central government must remember that this province has allocated Rp 40 trillion (US$40 million) annually over the last three years to help develop the bridge, but it has only earned some Rp 8 trillion in regional income.

""The limited budget has caused many in Madura to have a low standard of living,"" Fatwa added.

Since last year, several legislators, especially those from East Java, have called on the government to honor its promise to build the bridge, considering that it was an important project that would produce advantages for the local economy.

The idea for a bridge was initiated in 1990 when then president Soeharto assigned the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology to form a consortium to handle it. More than a decade later, nothing had been developed.

It was estimated that construction of the Suramadu bridge would cost Rp 2.16 trillion ($216 million).

The project was suspended for a decade due to financial as well as social problems. Many Madurese openly objected to the plan through fear that the bridge would over-accelerate development in Madura, which would bring with it social problems, such as prostitution.

According to Fatwa, the government of Kuwait has promised to provide $150 million to assist the development project.

Meanwhile, Imam said that the central government had allocated some Rp 25 billion of the state budget toward its construction, in addition to some Rp 75 billion allocated from the provincial state budget.

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Sambilangan Beach

Sambilangan beach is located about 7 km in south side of Bangkalan city, in Sambilangan village, Bangkalan district. This beach also still seems to be experiencing, besides that, there is a lighthouse that made in 1879, opened by ZW Willem III. The lighthouse has 90 meters height, which is the tourists can raising it and enjoy the 'traffic' of fisherman boat and merchantman in Madura strait.

The beautiful of sunset can enjoyed with very transparent ashore this beach. The extent of mangrove forest and hundreds hectare of rice area are surrounded Sambilangan beach that seems beautiful view in Bangkalan area.

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Get on an Astounding Antarctica Adventure Now

Long ago, Antarctica was a place where few dare venture. It is a spot so remote, so untamed, and deeply mysterious, that a trip to this cold, wind-swept location only the brave and daring are willing to take the risk of both the long voyage by the sea and the possibility of no return. That was then. This is now. The Atlantic adventure is safe, comfortable, and still holds the same exotic beauty and mysterious wonder that attracted the brave explorers of long ago. Ships are built with double hulls and are now equipped with the latest in navigation technology. Adventurers are able to enjoy the comforts of home in this far-off place. Naturalists and biologists are also part of the team who will give you more information on the various wildlife as well as the plants and animals found in the icy waters around the continent and even those that thrive on the harsh environment above sea level. With glaciers and icebergs of impressive size and beauty, they are both fearsome and awesome to behold. Glaciers and icebergs can be as tall as the highest skyscraper and can be as wide as five even ten city blocks. Not to mention that the exposed area usually just a small part, more specifically just a mere 10% of an iceberg is floating above water and the rest remains submerged. But the beauty can be breathtaking! With every shape imaginable - it may look like the Arc de Triomphe. With a touch of artistic inspiration, Mother Nature creates icebergs striped and adorned with different colors like blue, green, black, yellow and brown. An Antarctica adventure also gives you a first-hand experience with some of nature's most amazing animals such as marine mammals, seabirds, seals, sea lions as well as rare species of plants and animals found in no other part of the world but in the vast expanse of the land and seas of Antarctica. Giant seabirds, namely petrels, albatrosses, seagulls, terns, penguins, may be flying overhead, swooping down on the ocean's surface for its food or basking out under the Atlantic sun, this magnificent wildlife are a marvel to look at. The joys of whale watching is something you will always remember, the gentle giants displaying graceful and elegant sea ballet and again, giving evidence to the splendor of Mother Nature and our responsibility in conserving these wonderful creatures. If you're an avid photographer, then you need to take an Atlantic adventure. With almost 24 hours of continuous daylight, you have numerous opportunities of capturing captivating light displays. The sky is a palette of colors throughout the day. In winter, an awesome display of lights can be seen in the Antarctic sky. To those who have taken the Atlantic adventure; few sights can surpass the magical beauty and wonder of the layers of color undulating in the frigid air of the Antarctic winter. The Atlantic adventure is the adventure of a lifetime and the chance to experience a whole new world, a world of contrasts. In this place of seemingly unending expanse of snow-covered mountains and seas dotted with ice floes and icebergs, there is a world full of life and vitality. A home to thousands of plants and animals, most of which are seen nowhere else but in this wildly exotic, chillingly spectacular, and wonderfully remote. If you're looking for a road less travelled, a chance to experience the once in a lifetime journey, then the Atlantic adventure is the road you need to take this year. articles By Jo Alelsto (http://www.antarcticabound.com)

Jumiang Beach Pamekasan District

With its typical landscape, waves dashing against the cliffs add to the beauty of the scene especially at morning. It’s located in Pademawu district, about 12 km south east of Pamekasan. This beach has a beautiful beach with sand and else where it has a high coral cliff on which shady trees grow. It is a nice place to rest and enjoy the scenery. This beach also closes to fisherman village and also as fishing area, because the waves not too big and the wind blows continually.

Asta Highest Tomb Complex is the Kings SumenepC

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Asta Highest tomb complex is the king Sumenep, offspring and relatives. Built around the year 1750. This complex consists of three sections that each have a distinctive gateway. The first section on the left side consists of a dome Bindoro Saud, Prince Jimad dome and cupola P. Jiwo home. This section contains the graves of the older, so we are required to enter this complex first. The second part is in the middle and have the most beautiful form. Here are two domed burial vault that is Sri Sultan A. Rahman & Panembahan Sumolo dome. While the third part is prohibited, in a sense we are not permitted to enter. Isn'T entering, a new step to set foot track only be reproved )

In addition to the dome, the tomb also spread to the entire complex of various ages, and even have a young enough age (years 90an). The cemetery is in the dome is covered with some cloth and netting. According to the interpreter lock netting is given by the people who the desire to achieve after praying at this tomb.

To enter the tomb, we must first report to provide an interpreter with the key contribution seikhlasnya. Before entering the cemetery gate, we must remove the footwear and walk in the way of mud that has been provided.

Labang Mesem Sumenep

Labang Mesem is a gateway to a palace that is located not far from the Garden of Sare. In indonesian language, labang door means, and mesem means smile. Version of the origin of the name Labang Mesem, finally concluded, that the name is a symbol Labang Mesem. Omen well-spoken attitude and well-spoken full smile from the king and all the people in the palace to receive guests.

There are at least three versions of the underlie name Labang Mesem. First, in the era before the gate of the palace is guarded by two midget. This can be seen from two rooms with a door in the lower right and left the gate. Strengthen the evidence that, in the cemetery there are asta Highest graves lilliputian. Because the people who maintain the form of small, so no wonder if the smile is often the people who drift in the gate.

The second version, which is open space above the gate is a place to oversee the king palace. Also oversees the daughters and the wife who is being bathed in the Garden of Sare. I wonder when attention or his wife and daughter who are bathing, the king appears smile. That's why it is called the gate, then Labang Mesem.

Are the other version, said a palace when Sumenep successfully beat back troops from the kingdom of Bali. Leaving revenge, the King Bali intend to reply. But they also came to Sumenep with army troops. However, who suspected, when they are up in front of the palace gates that covered anger revenge changed. Being a friendly smile and friendly. It is reported, it is the result terkabulnya prayer to God that the king of One God. Changing a revenge fire water fraternity.

There are many more historic property that can be enjoyed in this palace. Not enough writing and photos to reveal everything. Most appropriate way to satisfy it's heart, just come and enjoy with each chip mozaik historical heritage of this country with its own head .-

Garden Princes

Currently, around the palace there are three buildings that work as a museum. One in front of the palace or opposed to the office of Tourism and Culture Department Kab. Sumenep. Building the museum that stands in the southern part of the palace, before the train garage gold kingdom.
Now the place chariot gold collection and some other historical objects such as chairs meeting, king bed, a chair at the time the king of the court, the king and some photos. Train of gold displayed say there is a gift from the Kingdom of England, as logrolling.

It seems that given the king Sultan Abdurrahman is an inscription transliterate any posts with the ancient Sanskrit, which is found in the Raffles. "Train gold was called My Lord, but because the tongue when the Madura people can not pronounce. So, the train was king then known by the name Melor, "Moh dust. Romli, who found the source Eastjava Traveler.

Another palace in the West, first used the office of King or commonly called the Office Koneng. Previously the building used by the king and his subordinates to do the meeting. Netherlands then suspect that the building as the center plans a resistance movement.
Sumenep the netherlands, and again, the office does not have the appropriate status as king only Kadipaten. Sumenep king but no less resourceful, he refused a king office. The Adipati avoid that it was Koneng Office (koneng in Madura Yellow means), because all wall colored yellow. Museum of the one in the North koneng this office, the building shaped houses. This house seems to be the king isolate oneself, therefore it is called with Romah Panyepen ( house isolated oneself ).

Right in front of the left side of the south of the museum building there are small, such a guard post. People used to call Loji. It is true, this small building is a palace guard post, because it is equipped with a bell. Loji also in the east palace, not far from the entrance to the Garden of Sare. Previously, when the king's arrival guests, loji guard in front of the signal with the ring. When the kingdom is ready to receive, then the guard in loji will change in the ring with a certain cue.

Environment in the East there is a palace bathing pool known as the Garden of Sare. The name comes from the Garden of Sare word in Madura, the garden in English means swimming, and sare / asreh which means beautiful, beautiful or fun. According to the story of several people, the water in Garden Sare also have this property makes the ageless.

Sumenep Palace

Stand the changes across the majestic era. Outline a history of success in the East end of the Salt Island.

Bath giant portrait in a frame history. Building luxurious feel of the stand with a typical residual imply past. Established in the area of 12 hectares, located in the middle King Room Court ornaments with a unique old building that is not less valiant eradiate charisma. Beringin a large tree standing in the left side, and add a solid feel of the sacred heritage which radiated from the king who had been in power.

Despite palace Sumenep now no longer populated with a king and his family servant. However, buildings that are more than 200 years is still awake. Sumenep changed after the start and bureaucracy led by a regent after the king Notokusumo II (1854-1879) inherited the remaining period of the summer as a wealth of priceless historical value.

Buildings in the palace is no place anymore. Except on the back, facing North, and built a home office regent, opposite the palace. While often King Room now enabled for session meetings of the government apparatus, to Show local arts and culture.
Building physical palace Sumenep still be regarded original. Only the floor has been changed due to damage. The marble floor tiles now. Of the palace building itself is age more than two centuries had made improvements but only on the part gentingnya. In addition pengecatan remain to be done on the walls that still look bright.
Main palace building consists of two floors. "Floor is a place on the king's daughter who dipingit during the 40 days before the wedding day come," said Moh. Romli, responsible Sumenep palace museum. According to the men's 40 this year, the king of the residential building located in the bottom floor there are four rooms, each of which had private rooms for the king, queen consort room, room parents and elderly men, women, the king.

In general Sumenep palace architectural style is a mix between European architectural styles, Arabic, and Chinese. European-style look at the pillars and fossa ornamennya. While the style can be seen on the China-carving carvings that decorate. Detailed carvings Birds Hong image, which they say is a symbol of the greatness of the nation respected by China. There is also the Dragon symbolizes power, some image Delima flowers symbolizing fertility. Similarly, the choice of colors Red and Green.

One of the architects of palace called Lauw Piango, who died after the buried around asta High (tomb complex Sumenep king and his descendants) is a man berkebangsaan China. Perhaps even the head fitter at the palace is the Chinese, called Ka Seng An. The name is then used as the name of the village where he used to live, a village Kasengan.
Sumenep mentioned in the history of the palace residence of the king was moved. Perhaps during the early, led by King Aria Wiraraja, who came from Singosari, Sumenep palace is located in the Village Banasare, District Rubaru. ago the palace was moved to the Dungkek king Jokotole (1415-1460).
Some other areas also estimated as Sumenep palace, such as Tanjung, Keles, Bukabu, Baragung, Kepanjin and other area locations before finally occupying the palace are now remaining. Pajagalan in the Village, which is inherited since the king, that is Panembahan Somala and six the next king.
Panembahan Somala initiative to build or katemenggungan Kadipaten this after the war with Blambangan, in the year 1198 hijriyah. Palace was completed in the year 1200 or 1780 BC hijriyah.
Limits on the palace covers antiquity, the East Lake Park is', according to this Romli, children are still a source of water Sare Park which is located around the palace. Unfortunately, this place is now closed due to work as a source of water taps Sumenep. Monuments to the north wall of the palace Panglima Sudirman street now. And the West to the back of the Great Mosque (Jami ') Sumenep now.

According to the story, before the Jami Mosque was built, the mosque has been built by king Prince Anggadipa (1626-1644 M). Located in the north palace. The name is Masjid Rate, the rate in the Old English meaning. Mosque Jami 'mosque was previously exclusive to the palace and the king of the kingdom. Right in front of the mosque is hall palace. Now it has been a redesign Garden Flower City Sumenep. South to the limit while behind the museum.

Palace fence that now is the remainder R. Tumenggung Prabuwinata Aria. Before the iron is replaced with a blade that culminate the spear, the palace fence as thick as the wall more than two meters. This is evident from the rest of the fence is still up to now have in the back of the palace, right in front of the home office for the Regent now. The rest of the fence is now kept as a historical monument evidence Sumenep palace.

Building Department office that used tourism and culture was not part of the palace, first known as Gedong Affairs, even though the environment Sumenep palace. This European-style building was established around 1931, the Dutch occupation era in the country. The presence of the building right in front of the palace is the palace with the overall charisma. Views towards palace Sumenep become obstructed.
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Mosque Jami' Sumenep

The Garden City, which is located on the Timurnya. With a large gate, ancient wooden door, which stood firmly facing sunrise. Sumenep Great Mosque, which was known by the name of Mosque Jami ', located in the middle of Sumenep.

This mosque was built after the Palace Sumenep, as an initiative of Adipati Sumenep, alias Prince Natakusuma I Panembahan Somala (1762-1811 M). Adipati that has the name Aria original Asirudin Natakusuma this, deliberately build a larger mosque. After the mosque was built, which is known by the name of Masjid Rate, by Prince Anggadipa (Adipati Sumenep, 1626-1644 M). In its development, the mosque could not afford the rate again to accommodate the congregation many more.

alace after construction is completed, Prince Natakusuma I ordered the architect who also built palace, Lauw Piango, to build the Mosque Jami '. Based on the record books Sumenep History (2003) note, Lauw Piango is the grandson of Lauw Khun Thing, which is one of six Chinese men who at first came and settled in Sumenep. He estimated escapement of Semarang as a result of the war which is called 'riots Tionghwa' (1740 M).

Masjid Jami 'starts construction year 1198 H (1779 M) and finished in the year 1206 H (1787 M). Against this mosque Prince Natakusuma intestate written in the year 1806 M, mentioned as follows;

"The mosque is the House, Prince intestate Natakusuma authorities in the country / Sumenep palace. Indeed wasiatku to the rule (as ruler), and uphold the good. If there is a Mosque after this (situation) stigma, then edit. Mosque for this charitable, can not be inherited, and may not be sold, and can not be destroyed. "

From the architectural review, the many things a typical building in the center of the Islamic community in the eastern district of this Salt. Given the physical building, following the withdrawal eklektisme design culture.

Masjid Jami 'Sumenep form of the building can dikata combining various elements of the culture. Perhaps also as a form of accommodation from a culture that developed in the community. During the development of life berbaur various ethnic communities that provide mutual influence.

Interestingly, the collaboration is not only the local architectural style. But more broadly, the architecture of Arabic, Persian, Java, India, China and become one in this building special. Perhaps the various ethnic and living life in Madura more, so that form the structure of the building complete with ornaments that decorate the building as a whole.

Small dome atop the building on the right-left corner of the page mosques, is likely to represent Arab-Persian architecture. Application is not solely, there are a number of modifications in line with the growing needs of the local community.

Ornaments, which then dipertegas with colors of light, describe the style of building China-Gujarat. The thick atmosfirnya when inside the main building. Given the mosque mihrab of 799 this year, in the pulpit preaching, such as ceramic ornaments to decorate the walls.

Building compound with the peak of the top of the high esteem the forms of temples which is the Java community heritage. Dome-shaped feature is also a wealth of design experience in the Java community.

Overall structure of the building depicts the framework of community life in the complex at that time. Braided relationship antaretnik Madurese living in the building can be witnessed from the whole of her mosque Sumenep this Court.

On the front, with the gate as the gate big, some people also think the pattern appeared Portuguese culture. I wonder, Sumenep Agung mosque is one of the ten oldest mosques in India with a unique style of architecture.

The development of Islam in the land of Java, also a part of the dynamics of community life Madura. The development of Islamic teachings on the island of Madura, can not be separated from development and the struggle of the Java community gegrafis separately with the Madurese. The development of Islam in Ampel Giri and not become integral part of the Madurese community. At the time, the task of propaganda is the guardian by covering all areas, including Java and Madura.

In the development of Islam in Madura not be separated from the traders who came from Gujarat (India) and the immigrants who came from the Arab peninsula. Those who successfully landed in Madura also contributed as a result of interaction, good governance and cultural life.

Model akulturasi culture in the past, clearly still can enjoy it now. View property with architectural details of the mosque, Jami 'Sumenep. Although in about 90 years-an experience of this mosque, with the renovation on the front, right and left. However, do not reduce the eksotismenya to until now.

* Published in the magazine Mossaik, November 2005

Slopeng Beach

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Slopeng Beach is a tourism object located about 21 kilometers to the north from the center of Sumenep town. It is located in Slopeng village, Dasuk district. The beauty of this natural tourism object is seen from the cluster of the mountains. Slopeng beach has clean white sand, the beautiful natural scene, the coconut tree, and siwalan tree on the left and right side.

There are sand hill and fisherman canoes here. There are many foreign tourists and domestic visit here, both in holiday or weekend. You can also learn about the characteristic of society around who have the unique characteristic. This tourism is a big potency of Sumenep and Madura government, because the crowded visitors always fill this tourism object.

On Sunday, domestic and foreign tourists crowd this place, while on holidays like "ketupatan", there is a traditional ceremony called "ketupatan event", which presents the traditional art attraction and traditional game competition.

Besides its beautiful nature, Slopeng beach is also the right place to be the arena of water sports activities such as: sailing competition, and water skiing. The tourists can also enjoy the young coconut water and siwalan fruit (ta'al in Madurese language), which become the typical traditional food to be offered.
The tourism facilities in Slopeng Beach are:
1. Resting Place
2. Outdoor stage
3. Hall
4. Bath Room

To reach Slopeng beach, you can reach through coast direction: Lombang – Legung – Slopeng. Or through Sumenep – Slopeng route, which has good road and has many transportation service along the beach.

Lombang Beach

Beach lombang places interesting to visit ..... its white beaches and exotic place ...... because many pine trees that rarely found dipantai others .....

That may not know about this beach suppose it is normal. But a lot of uniqueness in this beach. Slopeng have in the sand hills, fishing boat that thatch. In Lombang, shrimp, pine that grows naturally.

Many local and foreign tourists who visit here, both holiday weekends or school holidays. Here can also be personal life of the population in surrounding areas that have unique and distinctive characteristics. This tour is a huge turnover for the particular district Sumenep, Madura, in general, because many visitors who admire the beauty of this beach

Approximately 30 kilometers in the West Sea Sumenep, there is a beautiful beach Lombang. Some kilometers before arriving there, it appears many farmers pine bonsai selling their merchandise. In fact, the Beach Lombang thousands fenced pine tree (the type of kasuarina) natural beach that create shade. Sea water which is in North Beach appears bright blue.

The beach a lot of food vendors and ice rujak young coconut. Rujak in East Java and Madura rujak with the different areas in Indonesia other. Rujak in East Java and Madura, not the fruit - except cucumber - and the vegetables. Rujak sold in Lombang Beach is the most common version found in Madura.

Consisting of spinach (Madura: tarnyak) and bean sprouts (tombung) boiled, sliced cucumber given, lontong, and know. Be topping the form rencekan crackers cassava typical Madura, and then the mixed chili and spicy cuisine. chili crushed for each portion, made of peanut disangrai, cayenne pepper, sugar, fish and petis.Madura not only Salt Island. In fact, typical of many food Culinary Indonesia.

Here there are also characteristic of souvenirs that we can buy that is the result of the craft Sumenep hereditary.

Sumenep District

Places than at this time is in the location of the Sumenep located in the far islands Madura. District Sumenep location that is Eastern Madura Island is a unique area because of the land area consists of a scattered archipelago of 126 islands (in accordance with the results of the District wide synchronization Sumenep 2002). Sumenep district lies between 113 032 (54 "-116 016 (48" East Longitude and between 4 055 (-7 024 1 South Latitude.

Group of islands in the Sumenep, the most northern island of Pulau Karamian is located in the District Masalembu with distance ± 151 Mil sea from Port Kalianget, and the island is the most Eastern Plilau Sakala ± 165 with the distance from the sea port mii Kalianget. Sumenep have limits as follows:

1. The south is bordered by: - strait Madura
2. The north is bordered by: - Java Sea
3. Boundary with the West: - District Pamekasan
4. Eastern boundary with: - Java Sea / Sea of Flores

• Area
Area Sumenep DISTRICT
Area Sumenep Regency is 2.093.457573 km2, consists of a broad land 1146.927065 KM 2 (54.79%) and wide archipelago 946.530508 KM 2 (45.21%), while the area of the District Sumenep ± 50,000 km2

In the district there are Sumenep 2 beach is a popular beach Lombang and Slopeng besides the beach, also popular with Sumenep Religion tours, such as tombs and graves asta Highest and Asta Yusuf addition, there are residual kingdom Sumenep.

Beautiful Places in the East Java

Beautiful places in Indonesia that we are headed is in the area of eastern Java. East Java alone consists of 29 districts and 9 of the city, East Java is a province in the eastern part of Java Island, Indonesia. Surabaya is the capital. Area 47,922 km ² area, and population 37,070,731 people (2005). East Java province is terluas of 6 provinces in Java Island, and has the second highest number of people in Indonesia after West Java. East Java with Java Sea in the north, the east of Bali, Indian Ocean in the south, and Central Java Province in the west. East Java also includes the island of Madura, Pulau Bawean, Kangean Island and a number of small islands in the Java Sea and Indian Ocean (Island Sempu and Nusabarung).

East Java is known as a center of Eastern Indonesia, and have an economic significance that is high enough, ie, contributing 14.85% of national Gross Domestic Product.
many beautiful places unique in each area we will start from the island in the district madura Sumenep

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