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Purwodadi Botanic Garden
Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia.
(Kebun Raya Purwodadi)
Pseuderanthemum carruthersii (Seem.) Guillaumin [Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum (W. Bull) Fosberg]. Acanthaceae. CN: Golden pseuderanthemum, Yellow-vein eranthemum. Native to the open forests of Polynesia and Melanesia. An erect, multi-branched and evergreen perennial shrub that is moderate to fast-growing and can reach 1-2 m in height. It bears simple, entire and ovate leaves, 7.6-12.7 long, variegated and are arranged in opposite pairs along the stems. Many hort var. and different leaf color shades and variegation. Uses in folkloric medicines and ornamental.
Synonym(s):
Eranthemum atropurpureum W.Bull
Eranthemum aureoreticulatum B.S.Williams
Eranthemum aureoreticulatum Hook.f.
Eranthemum carruthersii Seem.
Eranthemum nigrescens W.Bull
Eranthemum nigrum Linden
Eranthemum reticulatum W.Bull
Eranthemum reticulatum A.de Vos [Illegitimate]
Eranthemum schomburgkii auct.
Eranthemum tricolor W.Bull
Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum (W.Bull) Radlk.
Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum (W. Bull) L.H. Bailey
Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum (W. Bull) Fosberg
Pseuderanthemum reticulatum Radlk.
Siphoneranthemum atropurpureum Kuntze
Siphoneranthemum reticulatum Kuntze
Siphoneranthemum tricolor Kuntze
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Surabaya, Indonesia -
Slamet and his dokar at work carrying the kids went around the district.
A dokar is the jiggling, horse-drawn traditional cart found throughout Indonesia. The two-wheeled carts are usually brightly coloured with decorative motifs and bells; the small horses or ponies often have long tassels attached to their bridle. A typical dokar has bench seating on either side, which can comfortably fit four to six persons if the passenger are children.
Dokar or gig as one of the cultural heritage of Java provides its own characteristics in tourist spots. In Java Island specially Jogjakarta area, the are andong or delman, which is a bigger horse-drawn wagon cart with four wheels and sometimes pulled by two horses, designed to carry six adult people. Andong is different with dokar.
In the 1960s and ’70s, the traditional dokar, or horse cart, was one of the main transportation modes in the Java and Bali in Indonesia.
Over the years, as Indonesia has transformed into a modern country, the dokar has seen a massive decline in business, to the point of virtual extinction.
Since 2000, not more than 100 dokars were working in the Surabaya region, but today, only a handful remain, with numbers now standing at roughly 15. The city’s uncontrolled population growth has turned it into the most populated region on the city, and chronic traffic jams make it difficult for the dokar to work effectively. Cheaper motorcycles have also made the dokar obsolete, and parking spaces that were reserved for dokar in the past are being overrun by motorcycle parking. People prefer to use motorcycles to avoid traffic jams and carry produce.
Many kusir, or horse-cart drivers, have driven dokar all their lives as a family tradition, passed down from father to son. Given the challenges they face today, some kusir choose to look for work in areas like construction or to move their dokar trade to the city parks area.
Now, the dokar became recreational facilities for small children only. They driven around the district and the city park while listening to the tinkling of ornaments on the horse.
For Slamet of Probolinggo, a 35-year-old kusir who works in Surabaya, an ordinary workday starts at 8.00 a.m. and finishes around 9 p.m. and will see him take home around $8 a day. Time off for rest at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Of his income, he had to share with the horse owners 50:50. He says, it is harder to survive and it’s a lot of work for not much money. He’s unsure if it is a profession he would like to see his son continue.
Slamet has been working as dokar driver since 2000. He did not bring his family moved to Surabaya, because the cost of living in Surabaya is much more expensive than probolinggo, his hometown.
Slamet have 2 children aged 10 years and 4 years.
To commemorate the the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) July 30 2019, MyAmerica hosted a speaker program on “Human Trafficking Among the Vulnerable” featuring prominent State Department’s TIP Hero Awardee Maizidah Salas and Yuliati Umrah, IVLP alumna who is known as a champion of children’s rights and anti-trafficking activist to lead discussion on the same issue at MyAmerica Surabaya. At the opening remarks CG stressed the importance of working together to end human trafficking, while Acting Country Attache, ICE – Homeland Security Investigations Shan K Smith also highlighted U.S. government programs in Indonesia to train law enforcement to combat human trafficking. More than 80 visitors, including prominent women activists, parliament members, NGOs, law enforcement officials, as well as general public enjoyed a lively discussion on how everyone can help fight human trafficking, whilst dozen others watched online through MyAmerica Surabaya’s Instagram account. She shared some shocking facts and stories about sexual exploitation cases involving children in Bali that often lead to trafficking. Currently, Yuliati through her foundation Yayasan Alit is assisting the Bali Provincial government to draft specific regulation for child protection in tourism industry. Another IVLP alumna who is a journalist from CNN Indonesia also shared his story of conducting investigative reporting about child trafficking and prostitution in tourism areas. Audiences were enthusiastically asked questions, including how such program can go further beyond increasing awareness about the issue, but also make people undertake real actions to prevent trafficking in their community. The event gained positive coverage from prominent media outlet such as ANTARA, Jawa Pos. CNN Indonesia and successfully raised awareness of different stakeholders. At the end of the discussion, some key NGO and woman activists.
To commemorate the the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) July 30 2019, MyAmerica hosted a speaker program on “Human Trafficking Among the Vulnerable” featuring prominent State Department’s TIP Hero Awardee Maizidah Salas and Yuliati Umrah, IVLP alumna who is known as a champion of children’s rights and anti-trafficking activist to lead discussion on the same issue at MyAmerica Surabaya. At the opening remarks CG stressed the importance of working together to end human trafficking, while Acting Country Attache, ICE – Homeland Security Investigations Shan K Smith also highlighted U.S. government programs in Indonesia to train law enforcement to combat human trafficking. More than 80 visitors, including prominent women activists, parliament members, NGOs, law enforcement officials, as well as general public enjoyed a lively discussion on how everyone can help fight human trafficking, whilst dozen others watched online through MyAmerica Surabaya’s Instagram account. She shared some shocking facts and stories about sexual exploitation cases involving children in Bali that often lead to trafficking. Currently, Yuliati through her foundation Yayasan Alit is assisting the Bali Provincial government to draft specific regulation for child protection in tourism industry. Another IVLP alumna who is a journalist from CNN Indonesia also shared his story of conducting investigative reporting about child trafficking and prostitution in tourism areas. Audiences were enthusiastically asked questions, including how such program can go further beyond increasing awareness about the issue, but also make people undertake real actions to prevent trafficking in their community. The event gained positive coverage from prominent media outlet such as ANTARA, Jawa Pos. CNN Indonesia and successfully raised awareness of different stakeholders. At the end of the discussion, some key NGO and woman activists.
Surabaya, Indonesia -
Slamet playing guitar and smoking while take his time off.
A dokar is the jiggling, horse-drawn traditional cart found throughout Indonesia. The two-wheeled carts are usually brightly coloured with decorative motifs and bells; the small horses or ponies often have long tassels attached to their bridle. A typical dokar has bench seating on either side, which can comfortably fit four to six persons if the passenger are children.
Dokar or gig as one of the cultural heritage of Java provides its own characteristics in tourist spots. In Java Island specially Jogjakarta area, the are andong or delman, which is a bigger horse-drawn wagon cart with four wheels and sometimes pulled by two horses, designed to carry six adult people. Andong is different with dokar.
In the 1960s and ’70s, the traditional dokar, or horse cart, was one of the main transportation modes in the Java and Bali in Indonesia.
Over the years, as Indonesia has transformed into a modern country, the dokar has seen a massive decline in business, to the point of virtual extinction.
Since 2000, not more than 100 dokars were working in the Surabaya region, but today, only a handful remain, with numbers now standing at roughly 15. The city’s uncontrolled population growth has turned it into the most populated region on the city, and chronic traffic jams make it difficult for the dokar to work effectively. Cheaper motorcycles have also made the dokar obsolete, and parking spaces that were reserved for dokar in the past are being overrun by motorcycle parking. People prefer to use motorcycles to avoid traffic jams and carry produce.
Many kusir, or horse-cart drivers, have driven dokar all their lives as a family tradition, passed down from father to son. Given the challenges they face today, some kusir choose to look for work in areas like construction or to move their dokar trade to the city parks area.
Now, the dokar became recreational facilities for small children only. They driven around the district and the city park while listening to the tinkling of ornaments on the horse.
For Slamet of Probolinggo, a 35-year-old kusir who works in Surabaya, an ordinary workday starts at 8.00 a.m. and finishes around 9 p.m. and will see him take home around $8 a day. Time off for rest at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Of his income, he had to share with the horse owners 50:50. He says, it is harder to survive and it’s a lot of work for not much money. He’s unsure if it is a profession he would like to see his son continue.
Slamet has been working as dokar driver since 2000. He did not bring his family moved to Surabaya, because the cost of living in Surabaya is much more expensive than probolinggo, his hometown.
Slamet have 2 children aged 10 years and 4 years.
Surabaya, Indonesia -
Slamet clean dirt horse in the stable.
A dokar is the jiggling, horse-drawn traditional cart found throughout Indonesia. The two-wheeled carts are usually brightly coloured with decorative motifs and bells; the small horses or ponies often have long tassels attached to their bridle. A typical dokar has bench seating on either side, which can comfortably fit four to six persons if the passenger are children.
Dokar or gig as one of the cultural heritage of Java provides its own characteristics in tourist spots. In Java Island specially Jogjakarta area, the are andong or delman, which is a bigger horse-drawn wagon cart with four wheels and sometimes pulled by two horses, designed to carry six adult people. Andong is different with dokar.
In the 1960s and ’70s, the traditional dokar, or horse cart, was one of the main transportation modes in the Java and Bali in Indonesia.
Over the years, as Indonesia has transformed into a modern country, the dokar has seen a massive decline in business, to the point of virtual extinction.
Since 2000, not more than 100 dokars were working in the Surabaya region, but today, only a handful remain, with numbers now standing at roughly 15. The city’s uncontrolled population growth has turned it into the most populated region on the city, and chronic traffic jams make it difficult for the dokar to work effectively. Cheaper motorcycles have also made the dokar obsolete, and parking spaces that were reserved for dokar in the past are being overrun by motorcycle parking. People prefer to use motorcycles to avoid traffic jams and carry produce.
Many kusir, or horse-cart drivers, have driven dokar all their lives as a family tradition, passed down from father to son. Given the challenges they face today, some kusir choose to look for work in areas like construction or to move their dokar trade to the city parks area.
Now, the dokar became recreational facilities for small children only. They driven around the district and the city park while listening to the tinkling of ornaments on the horse.
For Slamet of Probolinggo, a 35-year-old kusir who works in Surabaya, an ordinary workday starts at 8.00 a.m. and finishes around 9 p.m. and will see him take home around $8 a day. Time off for rest at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Of his income, he had to share with the horse owners 50:50. He says, it is harder to survive and it’s a lot of work for not much money. He’s unsure if it is a profession he would like to see his son continue.
Slamet has been working as dokar driver since 2000. He did not bring his family moved to Surabaya, because the cost of living in Surabaya is much more expensive than probolinggo, his hometown.
Slamet have 2 children aged 10 years and 4 years.
Blawan natural hot spring also resides in Blawan waterfall area. This pool has surrounded by nature scenery. There are many trees and clear natural water. Enjoy your holiday here with nature view around you.
More info visit: www.eastjava.com
To commemorate the the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) July 30 2019, MyAmerica hosted a speaker program on “Human Trafficking Among the Vulnerable” featuring prominent State Department’s TIP Hero Awardee Maizidah Salas and Yuliati Umrah, IVLP alumna who is known as a champion of children’s rights and anti-trafficking activist to lead discussion on the same issue at MyAmerica Surabaya. At the opening remarks CG stressed the importance of working together to end human trafficking, while Acting Country Attache, ICE – Homeland Security Investigations Shan K Smith also highlighted U.S. government programs in Indonesia to train law enforcement to combat human trafficking. More than 80 visitors, including prominent women activists, parliament members, NGOs, law enforcement officials, as well as general public enjoyed a lively discussion on how everyone can help fight human trafficking, whilst dozen others watched online through MyAmerica Surabaya’s Instagram account. She shared some shocking facts and stories about sexual exploitation cases involving children in Bali that often lead to trafficking. Currently, Yuliati through her foundation Yayasan Alit is assisting the Bali Provincial government to draft specific regulation for child protection in tourism industry. Another IVLP alumna who is a journalist from CNN Indonesia also shared his story of conducting investigative reporting about child trafficking and prostitution in tourism areas. Audiences were enthusiastically asked questions, including how such program can go further beyond increasing awareness about the issue, but also make people undertake real actions to prevent trafficking in their community. The event gained positive coverage from prominent media outlet such as ANTARA, Jawa Pos. CNN Indonesia and successfully raised awareness of different stakeholders. At the end of the discussion, some key NGO and woman activists.
To commemorate the the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) July 30 2019, MyAmerica hosted a speaker program on “Human Trafficking Among the Vulnerable” featuring prominent State Department’s TIP Hero Awardee Maizidah Salas and Yuliati Umrah, IVLP alumna who is known as a champion of children’s rights and anti-trafficking activist to lead discussion on the same issue at MyAmerica Surabaya. At the opening remarks CG stressed the importance of working together to end human trafficking, while Acting Country Attache, ICE – Homeland Security Investigations Shan K Smith also highlighted U.S. government programs in Indonesia to train law enforcement to combat human trafficking. More than 80 visitors, including prominent women activists, parliament members, NGOs, law enforcement officials, as well as general public enjoyed a lively discussion on how everyone can help fight human trafficking, whilst dozen others watched online through MyAmerica Surabaya’s Instagram account. She shared some shocking facts and stories about sexual exploitation cases involving children in Bali that often lead to trafficking. Currently, Yuliati through her foundation Yayasan Alit is assisting the Bali Provincial government to draft specific regulation for child protection in tourism industry. Another IVLP alumna who is a journalist from CNN Indonesia also shared his story of conducting investigative reporting about child trafficking and prostitution in tourism areas. Audiences were enthusiastically asked questions, including how such program can go further beyond increasing awareness about the issue, but also make people undertake real actions to prevent trafficking in their community. The event gained positive coverage from prominent media outlet such as ANTARA, Jawa Pos. CNN Indonesia and successfully raised awareness of different stakeholders. At the end of the discussion, some key NGO and woman activists.
To commemorate the the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) July 30 2019, MyAmerica hosted a speaker program on “Human Trafficking Among the Vulnerable” featuring prominent State Department’s TIP Hero Awardee Maizidah Salas and Yuliati Umrah, IVLP alumna who is known as a champion of children’s rights and anti-trafficking activist to lead discussion on the same issue at MyAmerica Surabaya. At the opening remarks CG stressed the importance of working together to end human trafficking, while Acting Country Attache, ICE – Homeland Security Investigations Shan K Smith also highlighted U.S. government programs in Indonesia to train law enforcement to combat human trafficking. More than 80 visitors, including prominent women activists, parliament members, NGOs, law enforcement officials, as well as general public enjoyed a lively discussion on how everyone can help fight human trafficking, whilst dozen others watched online through MyAmerica Surabaya’s Instagram account. She shared some shocking facts and stories about sexual exploitation cases involving children in Bali that often lead to trafficking. Currently, Yuliati through her foundation Yayasan Alit is assisting the Bali Provincial government to draft specific regulation for child protection in tourism industry. Another IVLP alumna who is a journalist from CNN Indonesia also shared his story of conducting investigative reporting about child trafficking and prostitution in tourism areas. Audiences were enthusiastically asked questions, including how such program can go further beyond increasing awareness about the issue, but also make people undertake real actions to prevent trafficking in their community. The event gained positive coverage from prominent media outlet such as ANTARA, Jawa Pos. CNN Indonesia and successfully raised awareness of different stakeholders. At the end of the discussion, some key NGO and woman activists.
To commemorate the the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) July 30 2019, MyAmerica hosted a speaker program on “Human Trafficking Among the Vulnerable” featuring prominent State Department’s TIP Hero Awardee Maizidah Salas and Yuliati Umrah, IVLP alumna who is known as a champion of children’s rights and anti-trafficking activist to lead discussion on the same issue at MyAmerica Surabaya. At the opening remarks CG stressed the importance of working together to end human trafficking, while Acting Country Attache, ICE – Homeland Security Investigations Shan K Smith also highlighted U.S. government programs in Indonesia to train law enforcement to combat human trafficking. More than 80 visitors, including prominent women activists, parliament members, NGOs, law enforcement officials, as well as general public enjoyed a lively discussion on how everyone can help fight human trafficking, whilst dozen others watched online through MyAmerica Surabaya’s Instagram account. She shared some shocking facts and stories about sexual exploitation cases involving children in Bali that often lead to trafficking. Currently, Yuliati through her foundation Yayasan Alit is assisting the Bali Provincial government to draft specific regulation for child protection in tourism industry. Another IVLP alumna who is a journalist from CNN Indonesia also shared his story of conducting investigative reporting about child trafficking and prostitution in tourism areas. Audiences were enthusiastically asked questions, including how such program can go further beyond increasing awareness about the issue, but also make people undertake real actions to prevent trafficking in their community. The event gained positive coverage from prominent media outlet such as ANTARA, Jawa Pos. CNN Indonesia and successfully raised awareness of different stakeholders. At the end of the discussion, some key NGO and woman activists.
Camplong Beach
Camplong beach is one of destinations when we go to Madura island. It is located in Sampang district, the distance is about an hour drive or more from Suramadu bridge. The access road to the beach is good enough, we will pass numbers of traditional market among the journey, and be notice about your fuel, because the filling station is still limited.
After arriving in Camplong beach, the visitors have to pay the retribution ticket for Rp. 1200 per person. There will be numbers of fruit sales ladies that offring some local fruit like sugar-apple fruit or bell fruit near the entrance gate. Just don't be hesitated to make the best deal among those ladies.
When entering the beach, the visitors will be very exited to see the blue ocean over the sight. The beach is clean save, there are some rented boat that ready to drive you out to the center of the sea and enjoying the waves.
Inside the beach, there are some stalls for taking a rest and enjoying fresh coconut ice or traditional salad, Rujak. Moreover, there is children playground and park for those who are not into the beach and just want to spent the time to chit-chat with friends or their beloved. Dont worry about the local people, they are nice and friendly, and everything is just fine and comfort as the atmosphere is.
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To commemorate the the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) July 30 2019, MyAmerica hosted a speaker program on “Human Trafficking Among the Vulnerable” featuring prominent State Department’s TIP Hero Awardee Maizidah Salas and Yuliati Umrah, IVLP alumna who is known as a champion of children’s rights and anti-trafficking activist to lead discussion on the same issue at MyAmerica Surabaya. At the opening remarks CG stressed the importance of working together to end human trafficking, while Acting Country Attache, ICE – Homeland Security Investigations Shan K Smith also highlighted U.S. government programs in Indonesia to train law enforcement to combat human trafficking. More than 80 visitors, including prominent women activists, parliament members, NGOs, law enforcement officials, as well as general public enjoyed a lively discussion on how everyone can help fight human trafficking, whilst dozen others watched online through MyAmerica Surabaya’s Instagram account. She shared some shocking facts and stories about sexual exploitation cases involving children in Bali that often lead to trafficking. Currently, Yuliati through her foundation Yayasan Alit is assisting the Bali Provincial government to draft specific regulation for child protection in tourism industry. Another IVLP alumna who is a journalist from CNN Indonesia also shared his story of conducting investigative reporting about child trafficking and prostitution in tourism areas. Audiences were enthusiastically asked questions, including how such program can go further beyond increasing awareness about the issue, but also make people undertake real actions to prevent trafficking in their community. The event gained positive coverage from prominent media outlet such as ANTARA, Jawa Pos. CNN Indonesia and successfully raised awareness of different stakeholders. At the end of the discussion, some key NGO and woman activists.
Reog or Sadon Temple is one of an archeological heritage from the Airlangga kingdom which is located in Cepoko village, Panekan district, and northside of Magetan regency.
Visit Sadon Temple in Magetan and learn about its heritage story and archeological relief.
More info visit: www.eastjava.com
One of the tourist attractions in Blitar municipality is the tomb of Soekarno, an Indonesian proclamation reader and the first President of the Republic of Indonesia. It is located at 60 Slamet Riyadi Street, Bendogerit village, Sunan wetan district, about 2 kilometers from Blitar city.
The architectural "Joglo" dominates the tomb. It is in East Javanese style and combined with Gateway of Bentar. Beside the main building formed cover grave house of âBung Karnoâ, this graveyard complx also completed with support building that is; Gapura Agung (The Great Gate), Mosque, and hall; which make the visitor feel comfortable to pilgrim in this location. There is also the complement building, consist of the grave manager house, public relax place, park area, and park. The impression is as great as the first president himself when he was still alive.
The tomb is visited by many pilgrims and opened for public. A lot of people come to visit at the time of memorial âKholâ (the day of the death) of the Indonesiaâs proclaim. The average of the visitorsâ is amount to 150,000 per year, including both domestic and foreign visitors.
The great name of Soekarno invites the tourists to have pilgrimage tour to this graveyard. They feel astonished with the great president Soekarno, so that they pray in this graveyard to ask the benediction.
More info visit: www.eastjava.com
Just to the south of Lumajang, it is a quiet interesting beach. Visitors can take public transportation for about 31 km. Along the beach, there are many colorful stones. There is also a natural fishing swamp to enjoy. This location offers the fishing swamp, lovely scenery and waves, and beautiful rocks.
More info visit: www.eastjava.com
To commemorate the the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) July 30 2019, MyAmerica hosted a speaker program on “Human Trafficking Among the Vulnerable” featuring prominent State Department’s TIP Hero Awardee Maizidah Salas and Yuliati Umrah, IVLP alumna who is known as a champion of children’s rights and anti-trafficking activist to lead discussion on the same issue at MyAmerica Surabaya. At the opening remarks CG stressed the importance of working together to end human trafficking, while Acting Country Attache, ICE – Homeland Security Investigations Shan K Smith also highlighted U.S. government programs in Indonesia to train law enforcement to combat human trafficking. More than 80 visitors, including prominent women activists, parliament members, NGOs, law enforcement officials, as well as general public enjoyed a lively discussion on how everyone can help fight human trafficking, whilst dozen others watched online through MyAmerica Surabaya’s Instagram account. She shared some shocking facts and stories about sexual exploitation cases involving children in Bali that often lead to trafficking. Currently, Yuliati through her foundation Yayasan Alit is assisting the Bali Provincial government to draft specific regulation for child protection in tourism industry. Another IVLP alumna who is a journalist from CNN Indonesia also shared his story of conducting investigative reporting about child trafficking and prostitution in tourism areas. Audiences were enthusiastically asked questions, including how such program can go further beyond increasing awareness about the issue, but also make people undertake real actions to prevent trafficking in their community. The event gained positive coverage from prominent media outlet such as ANTARA, Jawa Pos. CNN Indonesia and successfully raised awareness of different stakeholders. At the end of the discussion, some key NGO and woman activists.
To commemorate the the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) July 30 2019, MyAmerica hosted a speaker program on “Human Trafficking Among the Vulnerable” featuring prominent State Department’s TIP Hero Awardee Maizidah Salas and Yuliati Umrah, IVLP alumna who is known as a champion of children’s rights and anti-trafficking activist to lead discussion on the same issue at MyAmerica Surabaya. At the opening remarks CG stressed the importance of working together to end human trafficking, while Acting Country Attache, ICE – Homeland Security Investigations Shan K Smith also highlighted U.S. government programs in Indonesia to train law enforcement to combat human trafficking. More than 80 visitors, including prominent women activists, parliament members, NGOs, law enforcement officials, as well as general public enjoyed a lively discussion on how everyone can help fight human trafficking, whilst dozen others watched online through MyAmerica Surabaya’s Instagram account. She shared some shocking facts and stories about sexual exploitation cases involving children in Bali that often lead to trafficking. Currently, Yuliati through her foundation Yayasan Alit is assisting the Bali Provincial government to draft specific regulation for child protection in tourism industry. Another IVLP alumna who is a journalist from CNN Indonesia also shared his story of conducting investigative reporting about child trafficking and prostitution in tourism areas. Audiences were enthusiastically asked questions, including how such program can go further beyond increasing awareness about the issue, but also make people undertake real actions to prevent trafficking in their community. The event gained positive coverage from prominent media outlet such as ANTARA, Jawa Pos. CNN Indonesia and successfully raised awareness of different stakeholders. At the end of the discussion, some key NGO and woman activists.
Surabaya, Indonesia -
Slamet responsible for finding grass as horse food.
A dokar is the jiggling, horse-drawn traditional cart found throughout Indonesia. The two-wheeled carts are usually brightly coloured with decorative motifs and bells; the small horses or ponies often have long tassels attached to their bridle. A typical dokar has bench seating on either side, which can comfortably fit four to six persons if the passenger are children.
Dokar or gig as one of the cultural heritage of Java provides its own characteristics in tourist spots. In Java Island specially Jogjakarta area, the are andong or delman, which is a bigger horse-drawn wagon cart with four wheels and sometimes pulled by two horses, designed to carry six adult people. Andong is different with dokar.
In the 1960s and ’70s, the traditional dokar, or horse cart, was one of the main transportation modes in the Java and Bali in Indonesia.
Over the years, as Indonesia has transformed into a modern country, the dokar has seen a massive decline in business, to the point of virtual extinction.
Since 2000, not more than 100 dokars were working in the Surabaya region, but today, only a handful remain, with numbers now standing at roughly 15. The city’s uncontrolled population growth has turned it into the most populated region on the city, and chronic traffic jams make it difficult for the dokar to work effectively. Cheaper motorcycles have also made the dokar obsolete, and parking spaces that were reserved for dokar in the past are being overrun by motorcycle parking. People prefer to use motorcycles to avoid traffic jams and carry produce.
Many kusir, or horse-cart drivers, have driven dokar all their lives as a family tradition, passed down from father to son. Given the challenges they face today, some kusir choose to look for work in areas like construction or to move their dokar trade to the city parks area.
Now, the dokar became recreational facilities for small children only. They driven around the district and the city park while listening to the tinkling of ornaments on the horse.
For Slamet of Probolinggo, a 35-year-old kusir who works in Surabaya, an ordinary workday starts at 8.00 a.m. and finishes around 9 p.m. and will see him take home around $8 a day. Time off for rest at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Of his income, he had to share with the horse owners 50:50. He says, it is harder to survive and it’s a lot of work for not much money. He’s unsure if it is a profession he would like to see his son continue.
Slamet has been working as dokar driver since 2000. He did not bring his family moved to Surabaya, because the cost of living in Surabaya is much more expensive than probolinggo, his hometown.
Slamet have 2 children aged 10 years and 4 years.
To commemorate the the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) July 30 2019, MyAmerica hosted a speaker program on “Human Trafficking Among the Vulnerable” featuring prominent State Department’s TIP Hero Awardee Maizidah Salas and Yuliati Umrah, IVLP alumna who is known as a champion of children’s rights and anti-trafficking activist to lead discussion on the same issue at MyAmerica Surabaya. At the opening remarks CG stressed the importance of working together to end human trafficking, while Acting Country Attache, ICE – Homeland Security Investigations Shan K Smith also highlighted U.S. government programs in Indonesia to train law enforcement to combat human trafficking. More than 80 visitors, including prominent women activists, parliament members, NGOs, law enforcement officials, as well as general public enjoyed a lively discussion on how everyone can help fight human trafficking, whilst dozen others watched online through MyAmerica Surabaya’s Instagram account. She shared some shocking facts and stories about sexual exploitation cases involving children in Bali that often lead to trafficking. Currently, Yuliati through her foundation Yayasan Alit is assisting the Bali Provincial government to draft specific regulation for child protection in tourism industry. Another IVLP alumna who is a journalist from CNN Indonesia also shared his story of conducting investigative reporting about child trafficking and prostitution in tourism areas. Audiences were enthusiastically asked questions, including how such program can go further beyond increasing awareness about the issue, but also make people undertake real actions to prevent trafficking in their community. The event gained positive coverage from prominent media outlet such as ANTARA, Jawa Pos. CNN Indonesia and successfully raised awareness of different stakeholders. At the end of the discussion, some key NGO and woman activists.
Surabaya, Indonesia -
Slamet and his dokar at work carrying the kids went around the district.
A dokar is the jiggling, horse-drawn traditional cart found throughout Indonesia. The two-wheeled carts are usually brightly coloured with decorative motifs and bells; the small horses or ponies often have long tassels attached to their bridle. A typical dokar has bench seating on either side, which can comfortably fit four to six persons if the passenger are children.
Dokar or gig as one of the cultural heritage of Java provides its own characteristics in tourist spots. In Java Island specially Jogjakarta area, the are andong or delman, which is a bigger horse-drawn wagon cart with four wheels and sometimes pulled by two horses, designed to carry six adult people. Andong is different with dokar.
In the 1960s and ’70s, the traditional dokar, or horse cart, was one of the main transportation modes in the Java and Bali in Indonesia.
Over the years, as Indonesia has transformed into a modern country, the dokar has seen a massive decline in business, to the point of virtual extinction.
Since 2000, not more than 100 dokars were working in the Surabaya region, but today, only a handful remain, with numbers now standing at roughly 15. The city’s uncontrolled population growth has turned it into the most populated region on the city, and chronic traffic jams make it difficult for the dokar to work effectively. Cheaper motorcycles have also made the dokar obsolete, and parking spaces that were reserved for dokar in the past are being overrun by motorcycle parking. People prefer to use motorcycles to avoid traffic jams and carry produce.
Many kusir, or horse-cart drivers, have driven dokar all their lives as a family tradition, passed down from father to son. Given the challenges they face today, some kusir choose to look for work in areas like construction or to move their dokar trade to the city parks area.
Now, the dokar became recreational facilities for small children only. They driven around the district and the city park while listening to the tinkling of ornaments on the horse.
For Slamet of Probolinggo, a 35-year-old kusir who works in Surabaya, an ordinary workday starts at 8.00 a.m. and finishes around 9 p.m. and will see him take home around $8 a day. Time off for rest at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Of his income, he had to share with the horse owners 50:50. He says, it is harder to survive and it’s a lot of work for not much money. He’s unsure if it is a profession he would like to see his son continue.
Slamet has been working as dokar driver since 2000. He did not bring his family moved to Surabaya, because the cost of living in Surabaya is much more expensive than probolinggo, his hometown.
Slamet have 2 children aged 10 years and 4 years.
ANDUNG BIRU TEA PLANTATION
Andung Biru tea plantation is located in Probolinggo regency and become one of tourism objects of Probolinggo. This plantation area air is very fresh and cold. It also has natural plantation scenery that so impressions.
The visitor can enjoy its tea aroma and the fresh air, because it stated in hill and beautiful scenery. Visitors will also meet with the tea farmer who busy to pluck the tea leaves.
In this tourism object, the visitor also can watch and enjoy the special impression, processing of tea from the leaves taken to the tea ready to drink.
This location is easy to reach by car or motorcycle.
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Purwodadi Botanic Garden
Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia.
(Kebun Raya Purwodadi)
Barleria lupulina Lindl. Acanthaceae. CN: [Malay and regional vernacular names - Bisa ular jantan, Penawar seribu bisa, Andik, Sujen trus, Jarong landak, Landik, Saledpangon, Hua je jia du juan], Hophead, Hophead barleria. Native to Mauritius; elsewhere cultivated. Shrubbery plant with single dark green leaves, red-brown branches, and flowers that bloom in upright spikes. It is an erect shrub with smooth, hairless stems and leaves. Leaves narrowly obovate. Traditional and therapeutic use is anti-inflammatory for insect bites, herpes simplex use by its fresh leaves, and roots for anti-inflammatory centipede bites.
Synonym(s):
Barleria macrostachya Bojer
Dicliptera spinosa Lodd. ex Nees [Invalid]
Ref. and suggested reading:
www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2670049
www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?6500
This eco-tourism in Surabaya is well-known as Pamurbaya, Pantai Timur Surabaya referred to Surabaya Eastern Beach, this object is quite new but having a rich beauty like any other objects in East Java. This object is located in Gunung Anyar, the way to UPN university and reachable by any vehicles.
The tourists that visit to this object can rent the boat to down the river that full of mangroves plantation, there is also fauna that live within the forest like monkey, type of Macaca fascicularis and water bird along the river to the mangrove station.
The journey from Gunung Anyar to Wonorejo mangrove station is about 4 km by boat. The checkpoint in this object is made of unique bamboo, stylish with the woven palm leaves. Very fit and steady in the middle of the sea. The cost for renting the boat is only Rp. 7000/ person
Jolosutro beach is located in Ringenrejo village, Wates district about 45 km from Blitar city. This beach is one of Blitar beach as part of the South Sea. Jolosutro beach has very beautiful south beach waves that splashing in the sea. Many tourists who want to refresh their mind commonly visit this natural beach. They can swim, sun bathing, fishing, canoeing, etc in this beach.
It has beautiful nature scenery that interests the visitor and soft sand that spread along the beach. The blue water and sea wind that greet the visitors also became the uniquely of this beach. Try to visit thiss beach and find its nature beautiful of nature beach in Jolosutro beach.
The South Sea
The South Sea panorama is very beautiful and has seduced the attention of domestic and foreign tourists. This sea has fantastic waves, sunset, and sunrise. There are many sea adventurous had astonished with this sea.
Blitar is one of regency that stated in South Sea area, so that Blitar has a few beautiful beaches as part of the South Sea. The beautiful beaches are: Tambak beach in Wonotirto district, Serang beach in Panggungrejo district, Jolosutro beach in Wates district, Gayasan beach in Bakung district.
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A local from Bromo. Very warm and hospitable people, and boy do they love their Kretek cigarettes...
Joko Dolog Statue
Joko Dolog statue, located in Apsari park, Surabaya. According to the legend, this statue was made in 1211 Caka or 1289 M in the grave of Wurarare [Lemahtulia], which was the home of Mpu Bharadah in Kedungwulan villan, near Nganjuk city, East Java.
The statue was created to honor Kertanegara the Son Wisnu Wardhana as The Singosari king at the time. He was famous for his wisdom, vast knowledge in the field of law and obedience to the Buddhist religion and its ideals who want to unite the Indonesian nation.
According to the Regent of Surabaya, Joko Dolog statue came from elephant cage. In 1827 the Dutch East Indies government who was under the Resident De Salls move the statue to Surabaya and placed in the Apsari park, it is often visited by people to pay the respects and express their expectations [to the statue].