Kebaya has hostory that flows as time goes by, and adapting to the modern time and has long history since 15 century, in Majapahit period. And the early designed was influenced by Islam. Before the advent of Islam, there is an inscription date back 9th century mentions term of kulambi (in Javanese=klambi, or cloth) and sarwul (Sruwal). However that clothes mentioned are estimated did not cover body well. The open shape of front part of cloth, was then influenced by Islam and change this into more covered design.

Kebaya according to Hobson-Jobson dictionary is written to derive from Arabic, kaba means cloth but was introduced by Portuguese language.  Batik expert, Rens Heringa in his work  “Batik Pasisir as Mestizo Costume” (dalam Fabric of Enchantment, Batik from the North Coast of Java, 1996) shows the evolution of kebaya and and the origin word of kebaya. Estimated that kebaya was related to cambay that refers to cotton with floral motives imported from Cambay Port in India.

In Majapahit period, there were many nations meet for trading from China, India, Portugese, Arab and later Dutch. They influenced in the development of kebaya.

In history, kebaya was blouse that was first worn by Indonesian women, especially Javanese with jarik. But in 19th century, Kebaya design was also populer for Dutch women as it was suitable for tropical climate. Chinese descendant popularized kebaya encim during colonial period. Kebaya then evolved as feminism symbol, and now become national costume with various modern designs.

European descendants usually wore  cotton kebaya with lace accent on its edge. And Chinese wore kebaya with shorter design and more simple with colorful decoration, or known as kebaya encim.

Kebaya design changed over time and it was ever forgotten. Moreover in Japanese occupation when creativity and productivity was limited and Japanese put pressure to the lowest level. In Japanese occupation, textile and its ancillary equipment routes was broken up, that lots of factory or production house closed and only few could survive.

Women that fought for independence still wore kebaya kartini and kebaya encim, and they re-popularized kebaya though it has western/modern outfit competitors. Western clothes were deemed to represent women independence out of kebaya, symbol of past that imprisoned women in twisted corset and long cloth.

After Indonesia reformation in 1998, Kebaya become new trend and flourish in woman fashion. If usually kebaya was made of silk, cotton ot velvet, later it is made of chiffon, shantung, lace, or even other textiles and later enhanced by embroidery, lace, gyre and pleated. Aplications also applied in kebaya design with ornaments of sequin, crystal, or stones. Now kebaya is not designed and worn with long fabric, but with jeans, shortng dress, or even hot pants. New kebaya creations can be seen from its pattern, silhouette, cutting or material.

Gunung Srawet is located at Gunungsari, Kebondalem, Bangorejo covers 200 hectares on 500 meters elevation. This place is accessible from Jajag, only 20 km southward. It has very beautiful view and mild weather. Climbing Gunung Srawet can be a challenging for visitors.

Pulau Tabugan is located in Bali Strait and separated Java to Bali ISland. Pulai Tabuhan is administratively located in Bangsring village, Wongsorejo, Banyuwangi. The only transportation to get there is fishermen boat, and it takes only 4o minutes from Kampe beach. The boat trip is very chalengging through big waves and rising adrenalin.

White sand circles the island, cliff and coral reef is very amazing. There is a lighthouse on the east side, and seagulls fly here and there. The sea biota, underwater wildlife, seaweed, octopus and small fishes jump here and there welcoming visitors.

Visitors in Tabuhan Island also can enjoy the richness of flora and fauna on this 5 hectares island. One of animals live in this island is maleo bird from Sulawesi with its black fur, and 55 sm length, and grey feet. Maleo bird migrates from Sulawesi and usually they make nest on sand for laying eggs. This birds diets are seeds, ants, and other tiny animals.

The Helmeted Hornbill also transit in this island. And it is one of protected species. This hornbill has white stomach , feet, tail. This bird size can be 60 cm, but with its feather it can be 160 cm. Other bird can be seen here is starling.

Pulau Tabuhan is also paradise for plants lovers. There is an area called setigi garden where bonsai lovers love to visit.

Kasembon / Sumberdandang River Rafting
Kasembon Rafting is located at Bayem village, Kasembon, Malang regency. From Malang city only takes 45 minus drive, 1 hour from Kediri.
The infrastructure is well enough with direction and Kasembon also equipped with lodge. Kalidandang river used for rafting activity is 7.5 km and for beginner can be completed in 2 hours. Rafting route starts in bayem village-Bejirejo-Sepundah and ends at Mangir village. Those villages are still located inside Kasembon district.
Unlike other rafting trip, Kasembon offers different sensation as it has beautiful view, surrounded by mountains, sawah, and sunset panorama in the afternoon. The river stream (Sumberdandang River)  has 5 canals with height of 3 to 3 meters, suitable for beginners or pros.
Passing on rubber boat through rapis, you can scream out loud to release stress. Rafting is good for health as rafting increase lung capacity, strength, and muscle stamina, plus shoulder and hip joints flexibility.

Kaliwatu / Brantas River Rafting

Kaliwatu Rafting is located at Batu city, and suitable for beginners. The rive of for this activity is Brantas river. The trip offers grade II. Along the trip you can enjoy village life through rice paddy field, vegetables. The management offer professional crews to cater children to adult for fun rafting adventure.

Kromong River Rafting
Kromong rafting is located in Pacet, east of Mojokerto city. Pacet is located on a high land, 600 meters asl that it is popular as weekend hideaway for Surabaya city visitors. The rafting and outbound area covers 2 hectares suitable for various outdoor activities. Kromong river used for rafting activity is 6 km long with 40 deg gradient from grade II and III with approximately 70 rapids and can be done for 3 hours. There are 2 dams of 3 meters high. This rafting trip is a mix of nature and artificial rafting adventure.

Kediri / Konto River Rafting
Kediri Raftinf is employed Konto River, with 6 km length starts from Brumbung village to Damarwulan village. The stream and water volume is sufficient for rafting activity. The water flows to Selorejo dam. Huge rocks, cliff are decorating along the river edge, vreating a majestic view of nature.

Pekalen River Rafting
Pekalen River located 25 km from Probolinggo, and stretches from Tiris to Maron and Gading district. Stream that can be employed for rafting is 29 km long and divided into 2 sections, Upper Pekalen (12 KM), Middle Pekalem (7 KM) and Lower Pekalen (10 KM).
The river is winding and it has cliff, nice panorama, many rapids of grade II, III and higher, very exotic and challenging, waterfall, bats cave and endanger Javan eagle, orioles, monkeys, monitor lizards, linsang, squirrels etc.

Grajagan beach is located 52 km southward of Banyuwangi city, East Java, Indonesia. The position is very strategic that this beach is the gate to Plengkung or G Land beach. There are human made caves located on high place where we can see all the beach area.

The length of southern part of Banyuwangi has a breathtaking nature with lines of mountains, plantation, beaches, and ocean. The beautiful beaches are Grajagan, Plengkung, Ngagelan, Triangulasi, and Pancur beach.

Grajagan is an ideal transit or main gate to reach Plengkung beach.  The location is not far from Alas Purwo National Park. It takes 2 hours to stroll along the beach using boat, almost same as drive through bumpy road inside the national park.

Grajagan is another option for visitors to Alas Purwo. The area covers 314 hectares on south of Banyuwangi, and notably located in Grajagan village, Purwoharjo, Banyuwangi.

Visitors can stay overnight at lodges in this beach. Seeing fishermen activities in the morning can be an interesting attraction. There are 3 Japan caves located here built in the second world war. Grajagan beach is accessible by private transportation or even public transportation. From Grajagan it is available to take boat to Alas Purwo national Park and visit other pristine beaches such as Ngagelan beach with its tutle or Gland beach.

Plengkung beach or G land is known for The Seven Giant Waves Wonder situated at Alas Purwo National park, Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia. G derives from Grajagan, Green and Great. Grajagan the closest point to this beach, Green for its lush green surrounding and Great for its waves. The local name is Plengkung

Plengkung wave is one of the best in the world, 4-6 meters along 2 km in 7 waves formations, perfect for left hand surfers. G Land has been in numerous video of surf and also it has hosted world professional surf competitions and recently voted as the best surf destination in the whole wide world. G-Land is devided into four main sections : Kongs, Money Trees, Launch Pada, Speedies or 20/20’s and each sections has its distinct characteristic. The best swells are on March to November. G-Land which is located around Hindian Ocean is a very consistent spot to catch good waves.

Kongs The perfect surf board for this section is 6’8″ – 7’2″ Gun. Is the first break and the wave is very rare to drop under 3 feet, mostly is 12 feet or more, a slower break compared to what waits down the line. Kong’s has a long workable walls that can connect to couple hundred yards down Money Tree’s.

Money Tree is popular for its workable walls and emerald green, almond shaped barrels. Surf board suggested for this section is 6’8″ – 7’0″ Gun. This section is the most consistent to surf of the reef. Money tree is the more protected by seasonal trades than Kong’s.

Launch Pads is take off point leading to Speedies and this will lead you to one of longest barrels ever for you.  This section is known for spinning barrels. Surf board suitable for this is 6’8″ – 7’2″ Gun

For the not so advanced, surfers can try 20/20’s or Tiger Tracks. GLand also offers more than just another world famous spots. These sections are not as heavy, but they are worth a try, beautiful and regularly empty. Surf board suitable for these is  6’3″ – 6’5″

20/20′s: The Left has great quality wave, just 20 minutes down the span of  white sandy beach. It is smaller than the main break, and it can send fun playful barrels and fun walls than wind down 100 m long reef, before taking up the deep channel. The right is not as long as its counterpart facing directly opposite, and usually it takes a little bit more swell on the right swell and it will deliver an amazing horse shoeing barrels.

Tiger Tracks:Located 30 minutes down the white sandy beach, where there is a natural footers dream, empty right barrel. By catching up same swell as the main points and breaking over sponge reef, this section will be a very good learning wave.

In front of Malang Mayor city hall, there is a round big garden where Tugu Monument, landmark of Malang stands. This garden is rich of beautiful and colorful flowers. It was Dutch that built the city of Malang with various city plans.  This monument is in Bouwplan II that was included in city expansion or Gouverneur-Generaal buurt known as Alun-alun Bunder and completed with fountain and pool in the middle of it. Monument Tugu garden was former garden of Governor of East Indies Jan Pietersen Zoen Coen that is surrounded by beautiful garden with lotus. There are old trembesi trees grow here.

This monument was erected in 1950 and officially opened by President Soekarno. The Mayor of that period planned to built Independence Monument of Malang City, and then the construction was started in August 17 1946. This monument was signed by President Soekarno and AG Soeroto, the comitee of monument construction. When it was 95 complete, suddenlt Clash I hit Malang and the monument was destructed to ruins by Dutch in 23 December 1948. Dutch considered that the monument is manifestation of Malang people spirit.

In July 9th 1950, Malang formed a new comitee to rebuild the monument and it was finished in 20 May 1953 and opened by President Soekarno. In 1990s Tugu Monument is known as Alun-alun Bunder (Bunder= round shape) or Alun Alun Tugu or Taman Tugu.

Monument Tugu is shape of sharpened bamboo. This bamboo delineate weapon used by Indonesian to fight against Dutch and sacrificed their life to gain independence. The chain is the symbol of Indonesia united in one spirit to gain independence that can not be separated. The stairs feature 4 and 5 corners delineate year when Indonesia gained independence. Star with 4 levels and 17 bases delineate date and month of Indonesia Independence. The monument is located in the mid of pond that is decorated with lotus flowers of white and red color, symbolize courage and purity of the heroes. On the bamboo length, there is Indonesian map and face of Bung Karno and Bung Hatta reading proclamation text.

Tugu garden covers 11.923 m2 , on Jalan Tugu, in front of Malang city Mayor office and surrounded by Hotel Splendid, Military Houses, old school and many more.

One of the uniqueness of Papuma beach is octopus that live in superficial depth among reef. This mollusk is from Cephalopoda  and Octopoda ordo and coral reef. Octopus has 8 arms not tentacles, with rounds suckers and cavity on its arms to move and to catch prey. Octopus arms is a hydro-state muscular that almost consists of muscle without bones and skull.

Octopus life span is short up to 6 months and few species can live until 5 years. Death mostly caused by reproduction, male dies after mating, and female dies after laying eggs.

To hunt octopus, ones should know the physical appearance, species, diet, defensive character of it. Fishermen hunt octopus at night using imitation crab as bates. Octopus can be grilled and it tastes well. Octopus menus can be found easily in food stalls at papuma beach.

Tirtosari waterfal is located nearby Sarangan lake, in Magetan, East Java, Indonesia. Visiting Sarangan lake will not be complete without visiting the watefall. The waterfall is only 2.5 km from Sarangan.

The height of the waterfall is 50 meters. According to local belief, washing face or bathing with with its water will make ones look forever young. And for women this will make them more beautiful. While enjoying the waterfall visitors can relax and enjoy hot drink or fried dishes to warm their bodies.

Ider Bumi ritual is held by all member of Kemiren Village, from children to adults. And this has been custome since 1840. The involve ment of children enlivens the ritual, but indirectly children involved only in offering procession.

Ider Bumi is held annualy, on the second day of Idul Fitri, moslem great day. Most of Osing ethnic are Moslem and this ritual shows that Islam of Osing ethnic are not pure but influenced with tradition or called as sincretism. Sincretism in Osing culture is just like sincretism in other parts of Java, that Islam culture mixes with Javanese culture.

Ider Bumi is located at Kemiren Village, and held at few places related with ritual preparation to the real place for the ritual. The preparation is held at Buyut Cili grave ,that is considered as sacred by Kemiren inhabitants. This place is believed as where the village protector lives and it has supernatural power. Other place for preparation sequence is Barong house where Barong is stored, and this ritual is held to ask for permission to hold ritual. This was aimed so the ritual will run smoothly, safe for Barong house owner and all Kemiren member.

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The center of the ritual is held at two places. Parade on village street from east adjacent to Banjarsari up to west adjacent to Tamansuruh village. The ritual from east to west is related to Islam that the Mecca is on the west.

Offering is an important part of the ritual or known as sesajen that is dedicated to unseen entity dwells in certain places. Sesajen is made of flowers, incensed, coins, foods to avoid supernatural entities bothering them and to get blessed. The sesajen in Ider ritual consists of 3 sesajen for Buyut Cili, Barong house and village street.

For offering at Buyut Cili grave, consists of Tumpeng that is made of rice in cone shape to honor spirit, Pecel Pitik that is made of chicken with vegetable, Jenang Abang and putih (rice porridge with and without coconut sugar), 2 cigarettes, Kinangan (betel leaf, gambier, tobacco and creamy limestone), Toya Arum (water with fragrance flowers like Polianthes tuberosa, Michelia Champaca, Cananga odorata or rose). Sekul arum or burnt myrrh to get aroma and smoke for sacred ambience.

The ritual started at 15.00 when parade starts when day is not too hot. This ritual is held to avoid drought, sickness or other bad things to the village.