Category Archives: East Java People

People of East Java : Traditional Dance, Culture, and more

Bratang Flower Market

Bratang Flower Market Bratang flower market is traditional flower market in Surabaya, precisely in Bratang street. At early begin, it was just small area that inhabited by 5 sellers from kayoon market, fortunately, this small area become large and develop … Continue reading

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Al-Akbar Great Mosque

Al Akbar Mosque Al-Akbar Great mosque is located in Pagesangan Street, Jambangan sub-district, Surabaya. It was built in August, 4 1995 and was inaugurated on November 10, 2000 by Mr. President KH Abdurrahman Wahid. Al-Akbar mosque is such a magnificent … Continue reading

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Bambu Runcing Monument At Night

Bambu Runcing Monument Bambu runcing is such a traditional weapon that being used by the Indonesian soldiers in the battle against the Dutch colonialism. Precisely on the November, 10 1945, which is now celebrate as Heroes’ Day. The shape of … Continue reading

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Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument

Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument This monument having 30,6 meters high, which sustained by a building as high as 30 meters. This statue depict a Commandant of Indonesian Maritime Army complete with his honor sword. The statue is standing confidently toward the … Continue reading

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Internatio Building

Internatio Building Internatio Building or Internationale Crediten Handelvereeniging, is located in the corner of Heerenstraat and Willemsplein, which is now called Jayengrono Street, Surabaya. It precisely near to Jembatan Merah station and Jembatan Merah Plaza This area is considered as … Continue reading

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East Java On July 2011

The East Java’s Calendar of Events 2011 contains the schedule of some traditional ceremonies, traditions, festivals and performances which held in the cities and the regencies in East Java. It is designed to promote and to publicize the tourism agenda … Continue reading

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Tenggerese People

Tenggerese People Tenggerese or Tengger People is one of Indonesian tribes that live around Bromo Mountain which located around Pasuruan, Lumajang, Probolinggo and Malang Regency. The Tenggerese are the descendants of the Majapahit Princes. Their population is about 600.000 inhabitants … Continue reading

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East Java On June

The East Java’s Calendar of Events 2011 contains the schedule of some traditional ceremonies, traditions, festivals and performances which held in the cities and the regencies in East Java. It is designed to promote and to publicize the tourism agenda … Continue reading

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Madura Annual Bull Race

Karapan Sapi Karapan Sapi, is Madura annual traditional event, it is such a bull racing tournament. It usually being held at week end within August to September, or ideally before or after the fasting month. Date back to the early … Continue reading

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The Green Wonosari Agro Tourism

Wonosari Agro Tourism Wonosari Agro Tourism or Wonosari Tea Garden is located on the slopes of Mount Arjuna, Malang regency, East Java. This plantation is located at an altitude between the elevation of 950-1250 with temperatures between 19-26 degrees Celsius. … Continue reading

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