September 15, 2014

See Indonesia in One Afternoon!

There are so many ways to learn & know more about Indonesia. Our country (Indonesia) are well-known with its diversity whether from the cultural, religion or even its ethnic. We're certainly should be proud we're a part of this country.

If you're traveling to Jakarta, you can visit the famous TMII (Indonesia's Miniatur park), This park is one of the ambit of the Indonesia's cultures which are include all aspects of the society from around 33 provinces. It's all showed in local traditional shapes (it's called "Anjungan").

As I'm living & work in Bali, I advise you NO need to go that far to the capital's Jakarta to knows our beloved country. There's now a miniatur park such TMII in bali which is called "TAMAN NUSA".

Taman Nusa is also a cultural park that aims to offer a comprehensive information on the cultures of Indonesia’s various ethnic groups in an attractive and interactive way, while enjoying the natural beauty of Bali.
Its mission is to provide a conservation, didactic and recreative means for both domestic and foreign visitors to accurately understand the depiction of Indonesia.

I visited this place yesterday (Sep 14), I know this from my colleague who already visited there. I was so curious of this place since my friend said that It's worthwhile to visit.

I went to the place in the afternoon at 1pm from my boarding house in Jimbaran.
To be honest, I didn't know where the park is located unless around Gianyar area. Luckily, We had a very useful GPS & Google navigation to reach there. This will takes only 1hour from Jimbaran/Nusa dua area. En route to the place, you will be welcomed by a very fresh air, beautiful rice terrace & stunning panorama with the mountain as its background. Perfect!


Actually it is not difficult to be there, We just go straight follow the main road of I Bagus Mantra Bypass. Until then we found the sign board of Taman Nusa, lead you to turn left then also just follow the street & ended after 20-30mins later.

This Taman Nusa Park is situated on 15 hectares of land. All visitors are invited to explore and experience Indonesia’s journey throughout the ages beginning from the prehistory, bronze age, kingdoms, and an archipelago of Indonesian cultures.

The journey continues to the early national era, independence, modern times and finally to the nation’s future.

You will take at least 2hours exploring all the sites around the park. And you will never regret right after that!

I myself started the tour inside the park from 3pm, and finished at 5pm.
You also no need to worry if you're thirsty or need some drinks/meals during the journey, since you'll find some canteens which are available at several part of the park.


What's interesting i found here was we can interact directly with the local, I mean in every Traditional house there would be one person originally from its region. Let's say if you visit the Traditional house from West Java (Jawa Barat), There's one person in charge (the local) who can explain the details of the house, the art, the history & more. You will be invited to enter their house, Take some pictures or just sitting down to enjoy the atmosphere right inside the house. That's should be delightful experience, right?

The place also called as "Cultural village". With more than 60 traditional houses, some of which are hundreds of years old. Visitors are given the opportunity to experience the modest village life of the diverse and distinct ethnicity from all over Indonesia and see various crafts and performing arts. Like what we have done below:




And... Don't forget the Indonesia's masterpiece as I found it also in here:
Candi Borobudur (Borobudur temple), That should be located in Yogyakarta, but we can see the replica of its masterpiece in this Taman Nusa. Very historical site and known as one of the World heritages. Absolutely Stunning!





I had anyway a very nice conversation with this local girl from The ethnic group of Minahasa (If not mistaken). The girl was very helpful, honest, and very kind telling about her tribe's history, cultures, and its faiths.

Well at the end of the journey, We were treated with scenic cliff view, overlooking verdant rice terraces and lush jungle, with the waters of Melangit River rush below. Very wonderful panorama.


  

I think that's enough telling you about my trip experience visiting Taman Nusa. 
If you're interested to go there, You can check more information about the place on their official website: Taman-nusa.com . Or you can also contact / send me an email for any required assistances & special admission price probably? :). Thanks anyway & Have a wonderful day!

Photo by: henz & adrian

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