SURABAYA TOURS AND TRAVEL AGENCY

FUN TOUR SURABAYA

Jl. Bendul merisi VIII/23 Surabaya – East Java – Indonesia 60239
Kompleks Satya Widya Surabaya (tourism Academy)
Phone : +6231-70892827
Mobile : +62 81232597252
Email : info@javaislandtour.com
website : www.javaislandtour.com

FUN TOUR SURABAYA is one of the tourist services based in Surabaya – East Java – Indonesia. Fun tour is a grant from the government through student entrepreneurship program.
We provide package tours to Bali and Java islands (bromo tour, kawah ijen / ijen crater, jogja tour, karimun jawa tour,surabaya city tour, dieng tour,etc ), car rental services, domestic and international tickets and hotel vouchers.

With the appropriate service standards and affordable prices, we will serve you and make your trip more enjoyable

SURABAYA

Surabaya is a the second largest city in Indonesia, after Jakarta,  and also known as central of East Java Province. With total population of 3 milloin people, Surabaya is the central trading, business, industrial, and education in Indonesia. Surabaya known as heroes town in Indonesia because the story in the past of indepencence fight of Indonesia from colonial. Surabaya was taken from shark “ sura” and crocodile “ buaya “. As the large city Surabaya has many etnic, and the mayory etnic is Javanese, and other like madura etnic, tionghoa etnic, Arabic, and other etnic. Aculturace from people who came and stay in Surabaya for work and stay longer.

Language : javanese language

Religion : Moslim, cristian and catholic, hinduism, Budhist

Total area : 374,36 km²

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 ^{Ludruk : teatrical Drama}

^{Remo : welcoming Dance}

^{Kidungan : traditional hymn}

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NEGARA - BALI - INDONESIA

Some of Bali's oldest remains of prehistoric humans have been found in jembrana regency. Legend tell that sparsely populated West Bali got that way because its early inhaitants were cursed into invisibility for having violated the daughter of a powerfull priest. A rulling family related to the gelgel house was estabilished  here in the mid 1400s, but a dispute among its two founders let to civil war and destruction of the court. For a while the area was considered to be a marginal part of Badung Kingdom, and prince from Sulawesi set himself  up as ruler during 17th century with little problem. Karangasem nearly took  Jembrana in the late 1800s, but jembrana surrendered peacefully to the ducch before rival kingdom were subdued. Most of Jembrana includes the forest, mountain, and coasts of the West bali National Park and reserve. Visitors must obtain the necessary  permit and guide at the parking in cekik. Visitors might be lucky to see the rare white bali starling bird. Exelent diving and snorkling can be found around Pulau Menjangan Island, eith the Banyu Wedang hotspring nearby on the coast. Cact a ferry to Java at Gilimanuk port. Close to the district capital of negara is the temple of Gede Prancak near a river, while further east the Rambut Siwi complex has magnificent ocean views. A large fishing comunity has been estabilished at Pengambengan, and there is an exelent surfing beachMedewi. Cloves are grown on plantations in the foothills arounf Asah Duren. Bigger is better in Jemnbrana : huge bamboo xylophones of the gamelan jegog accompanies martial arts and dances. Kendang Mebarung competitions of large oversized drums  are sometimes held. exiting Makepung bull race takes place in the villages of Banyubiru and Delod Brawah during the dry season. Joged Bumbung groups wiht flirtatious dancers accompanied by smaller bamboo instruments are pupular arround tegal cangkring. 

BALI RELIGION AND TEMPLES

Balinese religion " agama Hindu Dharma " blends animism, buddism, and hinduism. Ancient beliefs in nature spirit  are the basic for including other faiths, but the keys is keeping a balance in the cosmos and within oneself. The main beliefs are the existence of a single  divine being, the individual soul, the effect of action of future rebirths, reincarnation of the soul, and eventual release from rebirth and union with the divine, ofering the deities, demons, humans, ancestors, and priests are gifts a thanks. Ceremony can be done almost anytime and anywhere. A pura or temple is walled in palace with inner courtyard containing shines and pavilions for the visiting deities. An odalan or anniversary celebration is a festive event whith music, dance, efferings, rituals, and worship all happening together. it is a much a time for socializing and entertaioment as it is a religious occasions.
Many visitors wishing can visit the temple festival sould follow basic rules of etniquette to make their experience more enjoyable, for the balinese apreciate those who show respect for their customs. Bathe first and then dress in balinese style or at least decenty in clean clothes - no shorts, unsleeved shirts, or skirts above the knees. A sash must always be worn around the waist. Entrance is forbidden to woman who are menstruating or who recently gave birth, and to anyone with bleeding wound or who had recent death of a close family member. Do not climb the structures , even walls, to take a photos. If making a close up ask the persons permition or show your itent. Avoid using a flash. Do not stand in front of anyone who praying or bringing offerings. Do not bring outside food and drink into the temple. Be on god behaviour and avoid sudden actions which may  be disrupting, for this is a verry important event and visitors are welcomed only if they make themself properly welcomed.