The
Princess of Pikan the Unifier
The conflicts, that kept festering between the
neighboring kingdoms and Minahasa in the past, ruined that
area. Those conflicts further sharpened with the arrival of
the Dutch, who took advantage of the situation to serve
their own trading interest.
From 1460 until 1590, war kept raging between Minahasa
and the kingdom of Bolaang Mongondow. It flared up again in
1677 and 1693. Then the warring stopped due to the marriage
of the leader of Bolaang Mongondow, and a princess of
Minahasa, Pikan.
The
Europeans
The Spanish arrived for the first time in Minahasa at
around 1521, when the Trinidad ship wrecked. after escaping
from Portuguese, they moved to Wenang, and then to Amurang.
Later they moved again to the north to Tulau (Sarongsong),
to Katinggolan (nearby Woloan) and Toumuung. Here they mixed
with the people of Toumbulu.
In 1530, another group of Spanish people arrived. Later,
they established contact with the Spanish in Manila. At the
orders of the Spanish governor, a Spanish force landed at
Manado, and built forts, which were demolished by Minahasan
people during the 1643 Minahasa Rebelion. The people united
to fight the intruders including the Spanish. That union was
known as Maasa Maesa or Minahasa.
The Dutch set foot on the Minahasa on January 10, 1679,
after having defeated the Spanish. A peace treaty was signed
with the people of Minahasa. Meanwhile, the descendants of
Medunde and Siau in Sangihe and Talaud took up contact with
the Westerners in 1521. At first, with they had contact a
Portuguese seaman by the name of Fernao Magelhaes, who
worked for the king of Spain. Magelhaes stopped in Sangihe
and Talaud on one of his travel.
Then, in 1523, came a Spanish ship under the command of
Martin Iniques de Carguizano. His ship, Santa Maria del
Parral, sank near Tahuna. Later a Portuguese ship under
Simao de abreau arrived via Tagulandang. And in 1524, the
Spanish fleet under the command of Ruy Lopez de Villadebos
entered the waters of Sangihe and Talaud.
During struggle for the hegemony among the European
powers, it appeared that the people of Sangihe and Talaud
helped the sultan of Ternate. With 3,000 soldiers, they
tried to climinate the Portuguese. In 1593, a treaty of
friendship was closed between the Minahasan kings and
spanish kings. Several times, Siau was attacked by the
Dutch, such as in 1609, 1614 and 1624, with the assistance
of the Spanish.
The
Western influence in Minahasa
Historical events in North Sulawesi are mostly based on
sources from the past, prior to the arrival of the
Europeans. However, one important thing that should be noted
concerns the use of the Malay Language in the middle of the
19th century, in matters of political decision making.
It is astonishing that in such a small area, five
different tongues should have become main languages. Those
languages belonged to the category of the Malay-Polynesian
group, and consisted of the languages of Tombulu, Tourlour,
Tontemboan, Tonsea and Tonsawang.
The unifying language was Malay, mixed with words derived
from the Spanish, Portugish, English, Dutch and local
languages, forming the Malay-Manado language.
Besides the blend of languages, the local culture also
was influenced by Spanish elements, such as in the way of
dressing, and in the dance, as exemplified by the mak wales
or waltz in Tara-Tara village, which is perhaps unknown in
Spain. Then, there are the dance lancier (lansei), quadrille
(katrilli). Other dances are kolcis and kruis polka.
Welcome
To North Sulawesi
The Province of North Sulawesi (Sulut) is small compared
to others in Sulawesi. It consists of Sangir-Talaud Islands
and the northern Sulawesi mainland.
North Sulawesi lies in the northern hemisphere, just
north of the equator, between latitudes 0 degree 30' - 4
degrees 3' north and longitudes 121 degree - 127 degree
east. It occupies an area of 25,786 square kilometers. Its
population numbers more than 2.05 million.
In the north, this province is bounded by southern
Philippines and the Sulawesi Sea. In the east by the Maluku
Sea, in the south by Tomini Bay and the west by the province
of Central Sulawesi.
North Sulawesi's provincial capital is Manado. According
to local sources, the name Manado derived from the word
manarowe, which means to "gather" or to "unify".
Manado is one of the gateways to Indonesia. Its airport
is named Dr. Sam Ratulangi. Its sea ports are Manado and
Bitung. The province consists of four regencies: Bolaang
Mongondow, Gorontalo, Sangihe Talaud and Minahasa, two
cities and one township, Bitung.
The coming of the Spanish and Dutch in the 16th century
brought the western cultures to the area, which influenced
more or less the social and cultural life of the peoples
living in North Sulawesi, mainly those of Minahasa.
Christianity, too has given new color to Minahasa's
traditions. The people of Minahasa are extroverted but
sensitive in certain respects.
During the prehistoric period, the tribes living here
embraced animism. When Islam came, they began to embrace the
new faith and became staunch Moslems, notably in the
regencies of Gorontalo and Bolaang Mongondow. Catholicism
and Protestanism gained a strong influence inthe regency of
Minahasa, the city of Manado, and the regency of
Sangihe-Talaud.
The people of North Sulawesi live from farming crops such
as cloves, copra, and also from sea products. North Sulawesi
is one of the biggest producer of fish in Indonesia,
especially tuna (cackling), shrimps, and seaweed. The
regency of Sangihe-Talaud is one vast coconut
plantation.
Manado
City
Wanang
Park
The city of Manado was previously named Wenang. It was
taken from the name of the wenang tree that grew in the
surroundings. To remember the establishment of Manado, the
Wanang Park was built in the city.
Toar-Lumimuut
Monument
The Toar-Lumimuut Monument was built to remember the myth
of origin of Minahasa. Toar and Lumimuut are supposed to be
the first people to have inhabited Malesung. Their
descendants are presumably the present people of
Minahasa.
Walanda
Maramis Monument
The Walanda Maramis Monument is located at Jalan Yos
Sudarso, Maumbi village, Air Madidi district. The monument
was built to the memory of a female leader who helped raise
the dignity of women in North Sulawesi.
Worang
Battalion Monument
Pasar
Empat Puluh Lima
The Worang Battalion Monument is located on Jalan Sam
Ratulangi, near Pasar Empat Puluh Lima. This monument was
built eighth years ago to remember the landing of an
Indonesia Army task force in North Sulawesi, led by Major
H.V. Warong.
The
Museum of the Province of North Sulawesi
In the Museum of the Province of North Sulawesi, one can
see samples of the cultural legacy of the people of North
Sulawesi, including Portuguese relics in Manado. It is
located on Jalan K.H. Dewantoro.
The
Temple of Ban Hian Kiong
The temple of Ban Hian Kiong is a place of worship for
adherent of Confucianism. It is believed that this temple
was built in the early 19th century, and is therefore the
oldest of its kind in eastern Indonesia. The celebration of
the Chinese New Year is held here every year with rituals
such as the Toa Peh Kong. Visitors come from as far as Java,
Kalimantan and other parts of Indonesia.
The Allied Victory Monument. This 10 meter-high monument
was built by the Allied to celebrate their victory over the
Japanese during World War II in the Pacific. Bunkers are
still found in the area.
Batu Bumi
in Beringin
Batu Bumi in Beringin is presumably a hiding place of
tribal leaders in the past. Legends are rife in this
place.
Waruga
Waruga in Wawonasa-Singkil is an old stone graveyard of a
Dato Rliung Pangau Mandahi the Dato of Batik, who fought
against the army of Ternate.
Manado
jail
Manado Jail is jail house located in city's center .
The
Teling Soldier's Hospital
The Teling Soldier's Hospital was a jail during the
Japanese and Dutch periods. A number of prominent Indonesian
revolutionaries were held here, and some have died under
ill-treatment.
Manado
Beach
Manado Beach is a fine beach for recreation and water
sports, like sailing and water skiing. during monsoon season
from November to March, the waves are huge and dangerous.
One can admire the sunset here.
Horse
Racing
The Horse Racing arena is on Jalan Ronomuut, in the east
of Manado. This arena is furnished with facilities for
horses, cows and horse-race wagons. Prior to the races, a
ceremony is held.
Youth
Center Complex
The Youth Center Complex is on Jalan Achmad Yani, in the
southern part of Sario Manado. In the spacious inner yard,
there is a sports hall suitable for various kinds of
activities.
Siladen
Island
Siladen Island is located west of Manado city. Excellent
for diving. Snorkeling or swimming.
Towards
Minahasa
Lake
Tondano
The capital of the Minahasa regency is Tondano. It has a
pupolation of approximately 659,012. Tondano is a town
located at the side of Lake Tondano, 700 meters above sea
level. The city and the lake are surrounded by mountains,
the weather is cool. It is about 36 kilometers from
Manado.
Waruga is an old graveyard of Minahasa-Manado tribal
leaders which made heavy stone blocks, hollow in the middle,
with a cover made of stone and shaped like a house.
Plenty of Waruga are found in Minahasa. At least 5,000
are distributed in villages on ancient settlements like
those existing in Manado-Wawanosa/Singkil.
The
Grave of Imam Bonjol
The Grave of Imam Bonjol is found in Lotah village,
Pineleng district, seven kilometers from Manado. Imam Bonjol
was the man who led a religious war against the Dutch in
West Sumatra. He was captured and exiled to North Sulawesi,
where he died in 1837 in this village.
The Grave
of Kyai Mojo
The grave of Kyai Mojo is located in a village of
Javanese settlers near Tondano, about 36 kilometers from
Manado. Kyai Mojo was one of the heroes in the Diponegoro
uprising in Java against the Dutch between the years 1825 -
1830. He and his followers exiled to North Sulawesi. He died
in 1848.
The Dr. Sam Ratulangi Monument was built in 1958 to keep
alive memory of the man who led the political struggle in
Minahasa against Dutch colonialism. The monument is located
innthe center of the town where he was born, Tondano, 36
kilometers from Manado.
The
Javanese Caves
The Japanese Caves are found in the hill near the
villages Kiawa and Kawangkoang, about 38 kilometers from
Manado. The bunkers were built by Japanese during World War
II as defenses against a possible allied invasion, and as
arsenals.
Watu
Pinabetengan
Walian
Watu Pinabetengan lies on the slope of the mountain
Awuan, Tonderukan, to the south of Pinabetengan village and
45 kilometers from Manado. The stone is regarded as sacred
because, according to legend, it is the place where the
ancestors of the Minahasans met in the past to decide about
the division of their land. About 100 kilometers from the
location there are nine waterfalls which, according to local
lore represent to the Siow Walians. Siow Walian were the
nine religious leaders at the past.
Tara-tara
Kolintang
Tara-tara is about 7 kilometers from Tomohon and is a
village where Minahasan traditional arts are performed. The
best known dances are Lenso, Maengket and Cakalele. Popular
is also the wooden xylophone of Minahasa, known as
Kolintang.
Lahendo
Lahendo is a recreation forest grown with pines. In this
area is also the Lahendo volcano. The distance from Manado
is about 50 kilometers .
Sonder
Sonder is the biggest clove plantation area in the
Minahasa. A mill extracts the oil from the cloves that is
used in medicines. In the vicinity is the Pincep
waterfall.
Tomohon
The town Tomohon is known as the "City of Christian
Students", because it was the first to be developed as a
center of Christian education, especially for theological
studies.
Mount
Lokon
Tomohon is also the religious center of Minahasa. In this
cool city with Mount Lokon in the background, various kinds
of flowers grow, which is the reason why Tomohon is also
known as the "City of Flowers" of North Sulawesi. From
Manado, the distance is about 26 kilometers
A few recreation parks in the surroundings of
Tomohon.
Indra
Loka
Kinilow
Indra Loka, 700 meters above sea level. Available here is
a hot-water pool with tennis courts and restaurants. It is
located in the village of Kinilow, about 23 kilometers from
Manado.
Lake
Tondano
Porsea
Lake Tondano, 700 meters above sea level, is surrounded
by forests. In the vicinity is the waterfall of Porsea and a
hot-water spring.
Remboken
Recreation Park
Remboken Recreation Park, a resort located at the
lakeside at Tondano. This park is furnished with bungalows,
hot-water pool, and boats. The view on the lake and the
green forest is admirable.
Tasik
Ria
Tasik Ria, located on the coast 20 kilometers from
Manado, can be reached in a few minutes. Ideal for water
sports, swimming , fishing, etc.
Air
Madidi
In Air Madidi is found the Waruga, the typical
prehistoric Minahasan grave where the dead are placed in
huddled position in stone coffins.
Kawarukan
Beach
Kema
Kawarukan Beach, near the village of Kema, about 35
kilometers from Manado, is a recreation beach with
facilities for swimming. In the 16th century, a Spanish
force landed in this area. Reminders of that period are
found in the form of Spanish-style buildings and a few
cannons.
Karumenga
Karumenga is a pleasant spa. Facilities include private
rooms with clean tubs, and a pool. It is about 50 kilometers
from Manado.
Tountimomor
Horse Racing
Tountimomor horse racing is a popular sport and
spectacle, comparable to the bull races of Madura. This
arena is the second biggest after Ranomuut, in Manado. It is
60 kilometers from Manado.
Kayu
Watu
Kayu Watu has the biggest gold field in North Sulawesi.
Coconut is grown in this area. It is located five kilometers
from Manado, on the road to Sam Ratulangi Airport.
Tangkoko-Batuangus
Tangkoko-Batuangus is a major Indonesian nature reserve,
inhabited by many kinds of protected animals, such as maleo
birds, anoas, small deer, snakes and many bird species. To
visit the reserve, a permit is required from the Directorate
of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation (PHPA). The
reserve is located in the district of Bitung.
Bunaken
Island
Liang
Bay
Bunaken Island, opposite Manado harbor, 14 miles to the
north of the city, is world famous for its magnificent coral
reefs. The island is 10 kilometers long measured from the
eastern tip to the western. It is inhabited by about 3,000
people. Not less attractive are its white sandy beaches. At
Liang Bay, the sea teems with fish of all colors, shapes and
sizes, darting or lingering among the coral stands. This
marine park is internationally acclaimed as one of the best
in the world.
Many divers and tourists have come to see the park,
coming from as far as France, America, Germany and Japan.
One can enjoy the wonders of Bunaken by taking a ride on a
glass-bottomed boat, or go snorkeling or skin-diving. some
fish spices are found nowhere else.
Bitung
Lembe
Island
Kema
Island
The township of Bitung is located in the north coast of
Sulawesi, about 43 kilometers from Manado. Bitung the main
harbor of East Indonesia. Bitung is located opposite Lembe
Island, which is known for its fruits, as well as its
beaches. In the vicinity is Kema Island, with its white
beaches. The mountains of the Minahasa mainland are clearly
visible. The waters in this area are famed for their
tuna.
Air
Prang
At the northern end of the Bitung coastline is Air Prang,
where an installation is found to supply ships with fresh
water.
Bolaang
Mongondow
Kotamobagu
The capital of the Bolaang Mongondow regency is
Kotamobagu, 165 kilometers away from Manado. The regency is
7,600 square kilometers large and embraces 15 districts,
consisting of 211 village. It is inhabited by approximately
296,000 people. The population constitutes a mixture of
various Indonesian ethnic groups, such as Minahasans,
Balinese, Gorontalo, Sangihe, Bugis and Javanese.
Dumoga
A small airport is found at Dumoga, which is located to
the northwest of Kotamobagu. Communication line between
Minahasa - Bolaang Mongondow and Manado city, 186 kilometers
away are good. A network of good roads interlink the towns
of Manado - Amurang - Motoling Tompaso Baru - Modoinding -
Bolaang Mongondow, and Manado - Amurang - Poigar - Inobonto
- Bolaang Mongondow.
Lake
Mooat
Lake Mooat lies 900 meters above sea level and has a cool
climate. Located in the Modayag district, it can easily be
reached. Modayag is about nine kilometers from
Kotamobagu.
Dumoga
Bone National Park
The Dumoga bone National Park is about 270 kilometers
from Manado. In this park grow various kinds of sea grasses
and trees. The park, also contains various species of rare
animals, such as maleo birds, kuskus and reptiles.
Air
Anjing
The bathing beach of Air Anjing derives its name from a
story according to which the spring was found by disoriented
hunting dog. When is scratched the earth, water sprang out
of the ground. The site is found in the Poigar district, and
can be reached from Kotamobagu, about 47 kilometers further
on the main road, towards the north.
Kasinggolan
Kasinggolan is located in the district of Dumoga, 60
kilometers from Kotamabogu or 200 kilometers from Manado. In
this area, a dam has created an artificial lake for
irrigation. Near the dam is park for recreation.
Molosing
Island
Tiga
Island
Molosing Island and Tiga Island are covered with
ivory-white sands, strewn with rocks and corals. Molosing
Island is only two miles away from the Sulawesi mainland,
and can be reached by sailboat or motorboat from Lolak
harbor, about 90 kilometers from Kotamabogu.
Tobongan
Tapaibeken
At a site in the hills of Tobongan Tapaibeken one can see
iron pillars as big as coconut trees, which somebody must
have planted there for unknown reasons. During the reign of
G. D. Manoppo (1915 - 1933) of the kingdom of Bolaang
Mongondow, the Dutch were allowed to explore for gold in the
area. Possibly that was why the pillars were erected.
Bolonsio
Mountain
In Bolonsio Mountain, remnants of old gold mines,
operated during the period of the Molibaga kingdom, are
still found. The river of Lolak with its beautiful waterfall
flows through the area. In the northern part of Bolaang
Mongondow the fields along the road are covered with
potatos, tomatos, onions and other vegetables.
Sangihe
Talaud
The regency of Sangihe-Talaud is located north of the
North Sulawesi peninsula, and just south of the southern
islands of the Philippines. This regency consists of 77
island groups. Of those, 56 islands are inhabited.
Sangir
Besar
Siau
Salibabu
Two main groups can be distinguished: Sangihe, comprising
the islands Sangir Besar, Siau, Tagulandang and Biaro; and
Talaud consisting of the islands Karakelang, Salibabu,
Kabaruan, Nanusa, Miangas, plus many other small islets.
Tahuna
Sea communication between the islands is accomplished by
boats. The people's sources of livelihood are copra and
fishing. The capital of the regency is Tahuna, which located
on Sangir Besar Island and has a population of more than
250,000. The territory of this regency consists more of sea
than land.
Naha
Naha is the name of the airport of Sangihe-Talaud. It is
located 21 kilometers from Tahuna and Malaguane. Aircraft
from Manado make their stop here. The regency's sea ports
are Tahuna, Siau, Tagulandang and Beo.
Plenty of coconut, nutmeg, clove and ebony trees are
grown on these islands. A tropical forest 30,000 hectares
large is still found on Karakelang Island and contains
various species of tropical hardwood. Animal special living
there are wild pigs, small deer, alligators, kuskus, musang
(a kind of civet cat) and squirrels. Among the bird species
found here are green cockatoos, maleo birds and kumkum
birds.
The people of Sangihe-Talaud are good and ardent
musicians. The most popular kinds are bamboo music, bia
music (from sea shells) and tagonggong music. They usually
accompany the typical rhythmic dances of Sangihe-Talaud.
Normally, such music and dances can be heard and seen during
festive occasions.
The indigenous dance repertoire includes the Gunde
(worship dance), Salo (war dances), Bengko (war dance using
spears) and Upase (to accompany the Saalo dance, perfumed by
the king's guards). Others are Alabadiri (illustrating the
cooperative spirit in work between the government and the
people), and Ransa Sahabe (similar to the Alabadiri
dance).
Relatively new dances are Kakalumpang (illustrating
cooperation among the people during the coconut harvest),
the fisherman's dance, Madunde (dance of the nine
goddesses), Empat Wayer (youth dance), Toumatiti and Petik
Pala (nutmeg picking dance).
The King;s Palace is the royal residence of the Tahuna
kingdoms, Manganitu and Tamaka. Inside the building are kept
relics of the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and Tagalog
episodes, besides a few fossils.
The Old Church in the district of Manganitu was built by
Steyler, a German missionary in the last century. Inside the
church are an old pipe organ (organ), and antique chairs
that were once the personal belongings of Steyler.
Karakelang
Island
Tiwonanai
Cave and Pani Cave
Two caves are found on Karakelang Island: Tiwonanai Cave
and Pani Cave. Banda Cave on Apan, and Totombatu Cave on
Tarakan.
On the northern islands the remains of some old
Portuguese forts complete with ancient cannons, as well as
relics by the old kingdom including the king's graves.
The local crafts consist mainly of utensils made of
rattan, bamboo and some women products.
Nature Reserves Around Manado
Among the great treasures of North Sulawesi are the
nature reserves, recreation forests, wildlife reserves or
hunting park, that exist in the province.
Mount
Lokon Nature Reserve
Kakas
The Mount Lokon Nature Reserve is located 28 kilometers
from Manado, via Kakas. One has to walk another four
kilometers to reach the reserve. The park is located at an
elevation of 1,580 meters above sea level, and occupies an
area of approximately 100 hectares. The surroundings are
grown with pandanas trees. Typical Mountain vegetation is
found in the higher areas, along the slopes of two still
active volcanoes.
Dua
Saudara Mountains Nature Reserve
The Dua Saudara Mountains Nature Reserve contains various
species of rare flora and fauna. It is 4,299 hectares large
and lies at a height of 1,361 meters above sea level. The
park adjoins the Mount Tangkoko Nature reserve. It can be
reached from Manado by public vehicle in one hour over the
route: Manado-Girian-Dua Saudara, which 47 kilometers ling.
Or by seaway via Bitung.
Mount
Tangkoko Nature Reserve
The Mount Tangkoko Nature Reserve is located north of
Bitung, about 60 kilometers from Manado. The elevation 1,109
meters above sea level. The park is about 3,200 hectares
large. Found inside this nature reserve are banyan trees,
orchid, edelweiss and aras. The wildlife population includes
anoas, monkeys, black monkeys, deer, kuskus, rangkong and
maleo birds.
Mount
Ambang Nature Reserve
The Mount Ambang Nature Reserve occupies an area of 8,638
hectares near the mountains Limibut, Ambang and Muayat. THis
reserve is 180 kilometers from Manado, on the roadside
between Kotamobagu and Manado.
The Tangale Nature Reserve located 35 kilometers from
Gorontalo. It is inhabited by various kinds rare birds. The
reserve is 125 hectares large.
The Pulau Mas, Popaya and Raja Nature Reserve consist of
the three islands located not far to the west of Tanjung
Samin, in the distrtict of Kwandang. Living in this area are
green turtles, belimbing turtles and the rare finturtles.
Kwandang is 90 kilometers from Gorontalo, and can be reached
in one hour. From Kwandang to Raja island, the trip takes
two and a half hours by motorboat.
Panua Nature Reserve is 160 kilometers from Gorontalo,
via Trans-Sulawesi Highway. Still found here are cempaka,
banyan, and latula trees, and rare bird species like the
maleo. This nature reserve lies in an area 45,000 hectares
large and is the main breeding place for maleo birds.
Wawontulap
Arakan Sea Nature Reserve
The Wawontulap Arakan Sea Nature Reserve can be reached
by sea from Manado's seaport or from Tanawangko harbor in
three hours. The sea here is clean and grown with beautiful
rare sea grasses. Decorative fishes in various colors
inhabit the waters.
Manembo-nembo
Wildlife Reserve
The Manembo-nembo Wildlife Reserve is located in the
distrtict of Tumpaan and Tombariri, Regency of Minahasa. It
is 6,560 hectares large and can be reached from Manado
through Tanawangko-Popontolen-Paslaten, for distance of 55
kilometers. Living here are anoas, monkeys endemic to
Sulawesi green snakes and kuskus.
Batuputih
Recreation Park
The Batuputih Recreation Park is located in an area 625
hectares large, 60 kilometers from Manado, near Bitung.
Various species of sea vegetation are found in this park.
Also rare animals, such as tarsier, kuskus, black monkeys,
bird king prawns, and bees.
Batuangus
Recreation Park
The Batuangus Recreation Park has a feature formed by an
eruption of the volcano in 1839. The park covers an area of
635 hectares, 450 meters above sea level. One can take a
motorboat in Bitung and arrive at the mooring at Batuangus
within 45 minutes. One walks down pathway from Batuputih,
which is a distance of 18 kilometers.
Karakelang
Island Hunting Park
The Karakelang Island Hunting Park is a recreation forest
for hunting by wild animals such as wild buffaloes and wild
pigs. The northern and southern forest areas are
respectively 16,000 and 5,200 hectares large. It takes a two
or three days trip by sea to reach Manado or two hours by
air.
The Dumoga-Bone National Park is located in the distrtict
of Bolaang Mongondow, Regency of Gorontalo. It can be
reached over land by driving along the coast via
Manado-Kapitu-Inobonto-Kotamobagu-Dumoga-Doloduo, a distance
of 200 kilometers. Another land route leads over
Manado-Kapitu-Motoling-Tompasobaru-Amabang Mountain-
Doloduo, for a distance of 250 kilometers, in 5 hours.
Living in this park are anoas, deer pigs, maleo and kuntul
birds. The ecosystem of this area is well-managed. The park
is an important site for field research.
Shopping
Rattan plaitwork, hand-printed batik,
paintings, carvings, hand-woven textiles.
See the archipelaGo listings for more
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