Visit Manado : The Blessing City in Indonesia

LInau/Linaw Lake. a piece from heaven

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Linau Lake is one of tourism object in North Sulawesi, especially in Tomohon. 30 minutes far from Manado of using a car

1. Brief Information

Lake Linau is a unique lake for its high level of Sulphur content that cause it tends to turn its color based on the viewing perspective and the lighting angle of the sun. There are numerous endemic faunas like Blibis birds and insects called “Sayok” or “Komo.” Those winged insects living in the water are consumed by the inhabitants around the lake.

Sometimes, you can hear some little and white big birds’ warble flying across the lake building their homes around there. Many kinds of plants can be found there. You will also find a green-grassed area having a pleasant lunch while enjoying your vacation where soft breeze will always be a good friend there.

2. Distinctive Features
Besides panoramic view of surrounding area, it has special characteristics as its tendency to turn its color because of high level of Sulphur content. That is the beauty of the lake that will amaze you by watching it from different viewing perspectives. However, you must be careful of a deep heat mud in the lakeside.

3. Location
Linau Lake lies in Tomohon city, Minahasa district, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia.

Source:Indonesia and Malaysia Tourism

The Place

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This provincial capital is situated on the bay of Manado, Physically the land structure shows a morphologi of wavy slopes and hills in the northern and central part of the city. The southern part may be said to be made up of mountain foot of volcanoes in central Minahasa and other plateaus. Generally, the slant of land varies between 0-40%. In accordance to the location, Manado may be said a tropical area with the average temperature 25,7°C. and humidity of average 80%.

Manado is estimated to have been resided since XVI century and was called "Wenang". LAter, in 1623 the name was changed into "Manado".

Influenced by the foreign occupation, the culture of the people has been a mixed one. Urbanization of pelople from sangihe Talaud. Gorontalo, Bolaang Mongondow and Minahasa has resulted mixed population abd culture.

Manado at the present time covers an area of 157,58 Ha. or an average of 0,57% of the entire North Sulawesi province. The total population is 325.122 people (1992). There are several places of tourist interest around this city.

MANADO TUA ISLAND

This island is the main island of its sister island group : Bunaken, Siladen, Mantehage and Nain, situated just off Manado bay. The path to the top takes several hours to climb, but it offers a nice view of all islands of Manado bay. Supeperd for diving and snorkeling. About one hour from Manado by motor boot.

SILADEN ISLAND

This island is surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches and many shells. Good diving for experience divers, but good snorkeling for all comers. To those who feel the need to escape from civilization, this tranquil place offers nice opportunity for diving, snorkeling, fishing, and sunbath. About one half hour from Manado by motorboat.

WOLTER MONGINSIDI AND PIERE TENDEAN MONUMENT

A monument to reminisce the meritorious young me from North Sulawesi, Wolter Monginsidi and Piere Tendean. Wolter Monginsidi died during the struggle if Indonesia indenpence and Piere Tendean died in the communist rebellion on September 30,1965. Situated on the waterfront, facing the bay of Manado this place is usually crowded by people who want trelax while enjoying the beatiful panorama of the bay. The monument is located in Bahu on the intersection of Jl. Wolter Monginsidi and Piere Tendean.

BAN HIN KIONG TEMPLE

This 19^th century temple, the oldest in east Indonesia, is the worship place of Chinese Buddhist believers.

During Toa Peh Kong each February, a traditional Chinese parade dating from the 14^th century is held. During ths period the following traditions may be observed :

Barongsai display in the form of 10m artificial dragon.
Ince Pia: a man who hits his back with a sharp sword without being injured.
Pikulan : a unique and motley procession of little girls sitting on carryng poles decorated with flowers.
Kuda Locia : a procession of young men on horseback dressed in colored customs.

The temple is located on Jl. Panjaitan in the center of the city.

MUSEUM NORTH SULAWESI

For the historian and those who want to observe art, cultural and historical remains, this museum offers visual information and the presentation of art, cultural and historical remains of the four ethnic groups inhabited North Sulawesi, including from Batak tribe (West Sumatra), Lombok (West Nusatenggara), Bali, central Sulawesi and Irian Jaya. Historical remains from Ducth, Portuguese, Japan, Chinese and Sweden may be seen in this museum. Located at Jl. W.R. Supratman, Manado.

WENANG GOLF CLUB

The santurary is covered by lush tropical rainforest, and is a beautiful, unspoilt environment. It is an ideal place for camping as well as birds watching. Take an oplet from Girian to this place.

source : sulut.go.id & google.com

The Spot

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The Statue Of "Yesus Memberkati"

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THE TALLEST JESUS CHRIST STATUE IN ASIA.....

Bunaken Island - The Best Diving Spot in World Coral Triangle

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The Bunaken National Marine Park was formally established in 1991 and is among the first of Indonesia's growing system of marine parks. The park covers a total surface area of 890.65 km², 97% of which is overlain by sparkling clear, warm tropical water. The remaining 3% of the park is terrestrial, including the five islands of Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Nain and Siladen. Although each of these islands has a special character, it is the aquatic ecosystem that attracts most naturalists.
The waters of Bunaken National Marine Park are extremely deep (1566 m in Manado Bay), clear (up to 35-40 m visibility), refreshing in temperature (27 to 29 °C) Pick any of group of interest - corals, fish, echinoderms or sponges - and the number of families, genera or species is bound to be astonishingly high. For example, 7 of the 8 species of giant clams that occur in the world, occur in Bunaken. The park has around 70 genera of corals; compare this to a mere 10 in Hawaii. Although the exact number of fish species is unknown, it may be slightly higher than in the Philippines, where 2,500 species, or nearly 70% of all fish species known to the Indo-western Pacific, are found.

Other sides of Bunaken.

Oceanic currents may explain, in part, why Bunaken National Marine Park is such a treasure trove of biodiversity. Northeasternly currents generally sweep through the park but abundant counter currents and gyros related to lunar cycles are believed to be a trap for free swimming larvae. This is particularly true on the south side of the crescent-shaped Bunaken Island, lying in the heart of the park. A snorkler or diver in the vicinity of Lekuan or Fukui may spot over 33 species of butterfly fish and numerous types of groupers, damsels, wrasses and gobies. The gobies, smallish fish with bulging eyes and modified fins that allow them to attach to hard surfaces, are the most diverse but least known group of fish in the park.
Biologists believe that the abundance of hard corals is crucial in maintaining the high levels of diversity in the park. Hard corals are the architects of the reefs, without them, numerous marine organisms would be homeless and hungry. Many species of fish are closely associated with particular types of corals (folious, branching, massives, etc.) for shelter and egg-laying. Others, like the enormous Bumphead Parrotfish, Balbometopon muricatum, are "coralivores" and depend on hard corals for their sustenance. Bony mouth parts fused into an impressive "beak" allow these gregarious fish to crunch corals like roasted peanuts.
Some 20,000 people live on the natural resources of Bunaken National Marine Park. Although there are inevitable conflicts between resource protection and use by people, the Indonesian government is taking a fairly unusual and pragmatic approach to park management. The idea is to promote wise resource use while preventing overexploitation. Local communities, government officials, dive resort operators, local nature groups, tourists and scientists have played an active role in developing exclusive zones for diving, wood collection, fishing and other forms of utilization. Bunaken Marine Park has become an important example of how Sulawesi, and the rest of Indonesia, can work to protect its natural resources.

Source : WIKIPEDIA and Wordpress.com

Sailling Pass - Sail Bunaken 2009

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Manado

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Manado is the capital of the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia. Manado is located at the Bay of Manado, and is surrounded by a mountainous area. The city has about 417,548 inhabitants. The municipality of Manado is divided into nine districts: Malalayang, Sario, Wanea, Wenang, Tikala, Mapanget, Singkil, Tuminting and Mapanget.

History

The Dutch East India Company built a fortress in Manado in 1658. As with regions in eastern Indonesia, Manado has undergone Christianization by Dutch missionaries, including Riedel and Schwarz. The Javanese prince Diponegoro was exiled to Manado by the Dutch government in 1830. The English biologist Alfred Wallace visited Manado in 1859, and praised the town for its beauty.

In 1919, the Apostolic Prefecture of Celebes was established in the city. In 1961, it was promoted as the Diocese of Manado.

The city was heavily damaged by Allied bombing during World War II. In 1958, the headquarters of the rebel movement Permesta were moved to Manado. When Permesta confronted the central government with demands for political, economic and regional reform, Jakarta responded in Manado by bombing the city in February 1958, and then invading in June 1958.

Tourism and places of interest

As the largest city in the region, Manado is a key tourist transit point for visitors. Sam Ratulangi International Airport of Manado is one of the main entry ports to Indonesia. In 2005, no less than 15,000 international passengers entered Indonesia via Sam Ratulangi International Airport. Ecotourism is the biggest attraction in Manado. Scuba diving and snorkelling on the nearby island of Bunaken are popular attractions. Ban Hin Kiong Temple is another tourism spot in the city, especially during the Chinese new year celebration. Souvenirs shops are located on B.W. Lapian street. Other places of interest are nearby Lake Tondano, Lokon Volcano, Klabat Volcano and Mahawu Volcano.

source : wikipedia