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Rumah Singa
Located on Jl. Hasanuddin, Pasuruan, Rumah Singa is one of the oldest buildings in Pasuruan and it becomes one of cultural heritage building that still cared for by the city government and the its foundation.
At early begin, Rumah Singa was built by the wealthy merchant from China named Kwee Sik Poo since the 19th century ago, with Indische Empire architectural style, which was the most popular style in the Indies at that time. Some characteristic of China is also can be seen on the roof that resembles a saddle. After few generations, the house was owned by another Chinese family, who was Han Tik Gwan Khong Shu, one of the members of the Han family group.
It Named Rumah Singa because right at the front of this building there is a statue of a lion (singa), with the hope that the house can always be safeguarded.
Rumah Singa is covered by 1 hectare area, and inside the yard we will find the tomb of Han Hoo Tong, the first head of the Tiong Hwa Hwee Koan in Pasuruan. Until now, this historic building is managed by the Foundation of Pancasila, which is the foundation that set up by Chinese citizens in Pasuruan.
When VOC take control of the trade lanes in the archipelago, Pasuruan touted as Bandar City, because of the port that was used as a trading center. At that time, the Pasuruan administrative area covers Malang, Probolinggo and Lumajang. These conditions lasted until the Dutch government authority ended. And in those days, Kwee family became one of the most respected wealthy businessman in Pasuruan.
As a promising city in the past, Rumah Singa can be regarded as symbol of the triumph of Pasuruan, as a trading center in East Java.
Bromo Cottages Hotel, Pasuruan Bromo Area
Bromo Cottages Hotel was establish in 1991 with only had 66 rooms. Over times, they have been doing some additions, improvements and repairs for rooms, restaurant area and the most recently added, the passenger elevator. A peaceful and pleasant place for your week-end or holiday relaxation at the Bromo Cottages Hotel , each for the 80 Superior Rooms, 3 Suite Rooms, 20 Villas are equipped with private bathroom (Hot and Cool Water). Temperature all year round : Day time : 22? – 26?C, Night time : 15? – 18?C Humidity…
Sien Orchid, See The Orchids
Sien Orchid Agrotourism Sien Orchid is an orchid garden which stores various kinds of orchids and ornamental plants, located in between Pandaan Tretes access road, where the tourists can see beautiful orchids and both can be bought as souvenirs. In this place also cultivated a variety of orchids for sale on the preservation or for public sale. They have Dendrobium, Vanda, Cattleya, Rhyncostylist , Phanalaenopsis and many more as their collections. More info www.eastjava.com
The Humble Tengger People
Tengger 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 within thirty villages. Tenggerese are being known as obedient Hindu followers. For them, Bromo Mountain is sacred. In once in a year they held ceremony of Kasada or Yadnya Kasada as a thanks giving to the Lord. This ceremony is always held in midnite in full moon time around date…
The Nature’s Home Of Kaliandra
Kaliandra Sejati Kaliandra is a non-governmental organization incorporated under the laws of the foundation. The name is inspired from the tree Kaliandra or Caliandra calothyrsus, known as a pioneer plant, because of its ability to survive in critical lands, and has many functions. Kaliandra is developing a range of training programs and facilities that can be enjoyed by the visitors, both local and international. The advantage afterward is used to support the social activities around the local area, like, the natural and cultural preservation, local economic development, and improving the…
