Many things that have happened on the island of banda, stories and historical stories have been going on in there. But you know that up to now still banda as old fashioned .... No significant changes that have occurred even though we are in a period that is very modern.
Various historical, marine parks so beautiful, the sea is abundant, natural resource that is invaluable price ...
But it also can not be used with the maximum.
Such as whether it should banda ...
Various theories have to appear hypothesis, but it failed there. Can what has been planned is too high? Or is it that human beings have not been able to do - what potential is there on the ...
As a young man from banda, I want to give a short question, I have the hope that citizens will get answers banda short and very clear from all of you ....
What should banda? What are the appropriate steps to promote banda seen in terms of the potential that there is ....
Your suggestions will help us in the development of our beloved area.
Cakalele is a war dance that comes from the Moluccas. Similarly in kepilauan Banda, but cakalele on the island of Banda cakalele different with other regions in Maluku.
Banda cakalele dance consists of five dancers. all the dancers are men. Dancers in the middle of the commander who is representing the People Rich Banda (people who are community leaders Banda, as the village head, the head of the customs and priests) who have been killed by the VOC.
Two dancers who holds a spear and put kapsete (cap of the copper property of the Spanish and Portuguese troops successfully defeated by Banda war) in the head, called the captain. Captain is leading the war, which is right next to the captain of the sea captain and a lieutenant is to the left of the land.
Two other dancers is holding a big knife Malesi and shield. Malesi is typical soldier war relic Banda Naira. Malesi in the head, worn headgear similar to kupiah.
Banda played cakalele dance accompanied with the sound of gong and Tifa combined into one. also added to the cheering audience that is a manifestation of the spirit of the community to encourage the pejuangnya the peace, fight for their fatherland.
Dance Cakalele can now be enjoyed during the visit of the guests, such as ministers and other. or dance caklele also will be played when the custom event
Building Museum Banda Naira containing goods residual colonial period. Visitors can see the gun collection, beverage bottles, cutlery and drink, weapons, tables and chairs, money-money VOC, harmapon, photos, and many more other collections.
Overall survival of the original colonists who traverse dating Banda Naira, such as Spanish, Portuguese, English and Dutch.
Kora-kora or Belang, is the kind of boat that is similar to the boat, but much larger in size and length. Belang is a people's war fleet banda. at the party in dipancangkan flags from the traditional village customs are striped. It also, on the front and back of the party, also decorated with the flag.
The number of striped boater is 30 people, plus a helmsman and a natu (navigator). Under each flag is glued up a person, namely the head of the customs and the captain.
Belang is now used to welcome the guests who came to the Banda Islands. It also, often forged in the race between the killer village customary
The atmosphere of the early afternoon in the city of Ambon sudden commotion shake earthquake strength 6.1 SR. Employees in the office of Governor to the Province of Maluku jump out of buildings, while officials in Karang Panjang Geophysics Station Ambon to even congregate in a room and Obs DATIN that the center of earthquake analysis and information.
although difficult, but also serve cool phone from various circles who want to earn as much detail as possible information about the earthquake centered at 40 km South West Power (3.38 LS - 127.78 BT) with a depth of 10 km is.
although felt in Ambon and surrounding areas (III - IV MMI) and Namlea (II - III MMI), but the community feel safer now because of the earthquake is not a potential tsunami.
Now, the Bandanese had known for quite some time that a lot of their produce ended up on the other side of the world with people with unintelligible names in strange countries and were therefore delighted when they finally got a chance to meet some of them in 1512. Those guys, Portuguese as it turned out, filled up their ships with spices and then left Banda mostly to themselves for the rest of the century, concentrating mainly on the northern clove islands of Maluku. Not that the Bandanese were really heartbroken over that fact, since those newcomers always insisted on wearing heavy long clothes at all times, while having an aversion to regular baths at the same time.
For a very long time the bandanese people had it extremely good. There was no raja or king or whatever to tell them what to do. Only Orang Kaya, village elders, but they were…, well, old! So Life was great! They were in the unique position, that their little group of islands was the only place in the world, where nutmeg and mace grew naturally. They traded with Arabs, Chinese and Malay, made a good living off it and, because growing nutmeg does not actually involve much physical work, spend their time fishing or hanging out in the shade on the beach with friends.
Banda Accommodation
The Spice Island Divers operation is currently based in the most luxury residence on Banda, Hotel Maulana, owned by Des Alwi the King of Banda. The wonderful waterside positioning of the hotel affords the most spectacular views of Gunung Api. The list of superstars to have graced the island is impressive; Lady Diana, Mick Jagger and Jacques Cousteau have all sought out the peace and tranquility of this exotic hideaway.
The hotel is a traditional colonial design with an expansive patio and outdoor eating areas, overlooking the gardens, just feet from the crystal clear waters of Banda Harbour, built on the site of Pak Des' family pearl factory. There are 50 rooms in the residence, All rooms are air conditioned and have en-suite bathroom facilities. At just $50 per room per night, rates are very reasonable.
Local Delicacies
Food served at the hotel consists of a delightful array of local delicacies, concentrating on fresh fish and local fruit produce.
Some lucky divers may have the chance to meet the owner of the Maulana Hotel, the ruler of Banda himself Mr Des Alwi, and a tour of the town in his company is a pleasure indeed. To see an 80 year old gentleman with such zest and passion for life is intoxicating.
Spice Island Divers are on hand to respond to any question or query. Contact the Spice Island Divers office with specific questions that are not fully answered here.
The Banda Islands are one of the most unique destinations in the world. But are very remote, as a result of this there are a few questionos which are frequently raised by divers,
What facilities are available at the dive centre?
Spice Island divers currently guides divers to Banda accompanying the group from Ambon, the central hub of Maluku. This means that all dive equipment and requirements can be dealt with prior to departure. In any event, with rental equipment from Maluku Divers or Spice Island divers should be re requested.
Yes, Spice Island divers can arrange a climb of the volcano, this usually takes between one and two hours. Successful hikers will be made honarary citizens of Banda!
Banda isn't a very 'touristy' destination. There aren't many shops or souveniers to purchase. The community is relatively unchanged and so mainly divers enjoy a tour of the town to watch the community way fo life. The historical sights include Fort Belgica, the Butch Palace, Banda Prison, Hatta's House, Banda Museum, the local market and the nutmeg plantation on Lonthor island. Tours to the other islands can also be arranged on site, with Spice Island Divers.
The best book detailing the history and stories about Banda, but in a readable, comfortable style, is "Nathaniels Nutmeg" by Giles Milton.
In the rare event that merchants made the journey successfully, the rewards were significant and the traders grew rich beyond their dreams. The resulting colonial residences and palaces that were erected in Banda are still standing, waiting to be explored.
By diving Banda with Spice Island Divers, there is always enough time to explore the topside culture and historical delights of the region.
Periods of Portuguese, Dutch and British control left their mark on Banda, the main example of such instantly recognised as Fort Belgica, commanding the hill over looking the town. Cannons lay scattered about the idyllic streets and a Dutch Palace, traditional jail and the island museum, filled with artefacts discovered over the centuries, wait for exploration. A walk amongst the local markets, brimming with spices and the day’s fresh catch, allows visitors to experience the local community existence, largely unchanged for centuries.
The Banda Islands are amongst the most unique destinations in the world. The intrigue surrounding the history and culture of the region is mirrored in the underwater experiences too, with amazing variety of dive sites all easily accessible from Spice Island Divers dive centre.
Spice Island Divers offers the opportunity for divers to enjoy the topside and diving delights of a region which has for years remained remote and inaccessible. Dive Banda, the most abundant waters in Indonesia, with the only land based dive centre operating in the region – Spice Island Divers.
Places for Diving in Banda Island.
Sonegat : This is the nearest place to dive. It’s around 5 minutes from beach. The location at Sonegat sea arm among Banda Neira and Volcano ( Gunung Api ) . Don’t forget to rent a guide man. There is one famous boy there. His name is Des Alwi. You can hire him as your tour guide. In this area you will see dogtooth tune , blue girdled and emperor angelfish.
Keraka Island : Keraka Island or some of people said The Crab island. A sand carpet in the north coast really a beautifull places for picnic. In the south of the coast there are several mini wall as high as 18 metre that was covered by hundreds large blue and yellow tunicates. In the east of the coast, you could see in the depth 10 metre , various fish of the coral stone and a group of barracuda.
Sjahrir Island and The Kapal Stone : The Sjahrir Island or that previously was known as the Island of bananas and the Kapal Stone only 20 minutes from the hotel in Banda-Neira by using the boat. This two places is a good for the activity dive in the morning, and the activity dive in the afternoon.
The volcano ( Gunung api ) : in May, 1988, the explosion from this mountain killed almost all coral around the Volcano, but now , some coral is grow again. The slope of the seabed reached 30-35 metre.
Lontar Island : the most outside fence from the Island threw, it was representative the outskirts part one sunken caldera, offered several good places for dove.
The Dutch stone : in this place, you will find heterogenous barrel and the tube sponge, and small caves and the gap. The fish that was in this area was very varying and heterogenous: a group snappers, large the Emperor, and blue-girdled angelfish, wrasses, large pinnate bat-fish and heterogenous bannerfish.
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8. Please take care with your exchange rate. Check your rate in internet before you change your dolar. Or it’s more save to change your dolar to IDR in the bank. A good website to check the rate is www.klikbca.com
9. Say goodbye and thank you when you leave.
10. Dress modestly. Women should keep upper arms and thighs covered
11. Use only your right hand to eat and to hand objects or money to someone.
12. To reach Banda Island , you must flight to ambon first. You can reach ambon from Ujungpandang. From Ambon to Banda Island you can flight using Merpati Airlines.
13. It’s only a little accomodation there. Unfortunately no one of them make online business. So we don’t have any recommendation.
14. Don’t forget to bring your camera because you can go out to see the Dutch fortress and visited the nutmeg plantation. Also the route headed the Volcano will leave the impression that will not be forgotten with scenery that was amazing around the island of Banda-Neira
15. Dove is oke each of time year round but Don’t dove from July to September.
16. Dove really comfortable with calm water and had the good look power, but several places selam depended on several conditions that made these places only might be used by the experienced diver.
17. Tried to lease diving equipment from the big company, but remembered to check again diving equipment by your self.
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19. Some Emergency case please dial 0911 108 ( Telkom Information Center ) . Here , you can ask your hotel telephone number and another emergency telephone number.
20. Have a Nice & Safe trip
The son of Pieter van den Broecke was one of the earliest "perkeniers" on the island of Poeloe Ay, one of the Banda-islands. Later the family also started plantations on the island of Lonthor . Much of the things you see at Banda referres to the V.O.C. -period. At several moments on Banda you can see rituals in which the battle between de Dutch V.O.C. and the original Bandanees people is performed . Freedomfighters Mohammed Hatta and Soetan Sjahrir where exiled to Banda from 1636 until 1942 by the Dutch .
The fabled Spice Islands lie in the modern day province of Maluku in eastern Indonesia. The Banda Islands are 200 km from the nearest port town of Ambon, and are made up of nine islands - Run and Ai to the west, Manukang to the northwest, Pisang to the east, Hatta and Sekaru to the southeast, Banda Besar to the south, and the main central island of Banda Neira and its close neighbour, the volcano island of Gunung Api - together with two rock islets - Batu Kapal to the east northeast and Keraka at the Banda Neira strait entrance.
They have attracted regional and international traders for more than 3,000 years. Prior to 1500, no European had ever landed on the shores of Maluku, but there had always been Asian traders. The biggest and most valuable commodities were nutmeg and cloves.
After the first Portuguese and European vessel, under the stewardship of Francisco Serrao, arrived in Maluku in April 1512, the balance of power that had remained quite stable and little changed over the centuries, changed abruptly. The building of a series of forts set a new precedent in Maluku. The forts were built to ensure security as an Asian trading centre and to protect goods and people so they would not be arbitrarily seized by a local ruler. This pioneer idea later evolved into the modern concept of foreign naval bases. But it also set an immediate cultural barrier between newcomers and local people; also a local legacy of foreign naval bases.
The Portuguese power in the islands faded with their empire. The Dutch had a confrontation with them in Ambon, and expelled them. That was the end of their presence in the Banda Islands at that time.
The huge impact that these tiny and remote islands had on the European continent at that time was immense. Maluku was the most valuable piece of real estate in the world five hundred years ago. Thus Henry the Navigator, Christopher Columbus, Vasco de Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan began their fates with destiny. They spread the word of god and enthusiastically secured as much spices as their boats would hold. Although the work was treacherous, a sack full of nutmeg from Banda would put a common sailor into an early retirement if he made it back to Europe alive with the legendary spices to hand.
In 1579 the Englishman Francis Drake arrived in Ternate, at nearby Halmahera, aboard the Golden Hind, taking several tons of cloves with him; and in 1603 James Lancaster arrives and raises English flag on the Banda Island of Run.
In 1602 the Dutch East India Company was formed with a base on Banda Neira Island, and in 1609 the Dutch arrive in force, thus bringing the ensuing conflict with the English into sharp focus.
Day 2: Ambon Banda Voyage by PELNI passenger cruise ship to BANDA NEIRA ISLAND. This voyage will takes some hours. Arrive Banda harbor and check in at Your Hotel Banda is famous because of its spices, beaches, the Volcano, history and culture.
Day 3: Banda Besar Tour Enjoy your typical Banda breakfast at your hotel. Cross over by boat to BANDA BESAR ISLAND to visit Lontor village. Walk the historical 360 steps Up to the remains of fort Hollandia. Return by the same route to the beach and by longboat continue to sembahyang beach for swimming and snorkeling. Lunch will be served at the beach. Back to Hotel.
Day 4: Historical Tour After breakfast at Hotel, a short walk to Banda local market. Continue to local museum see the antiques and historical articles. Have a stop at the Dutch old church built in 1852 which have 34 Dutch Graves inside, the Palace of Governor J P Coen was built in 1611, the Bronze statue of King Willem II. Back to your Hotel for lunch. Continue the trip visit fort Belgica dated back 1611 and Hatta, Syahrir Resident. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Volcano Island Tour Hiking to the top of Gunung Api (Volcano) 660 meter highest peak Of Banda. Start at 05.30 am from the south side of the volcano and you will reach summit 08.00 am or less. Back to your Hotel. Lunch, dinner and overnight.
Day 6:Free
B'fast in hotel Free Program
Day 7: Banda – Ambon Breakfast at your Hotel. Return at Ambon island by PELNI passenger cruise ship. Arrive Ambon harbour and transfer to your Hotel in Ambon Town. Lunch, dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Ambon – Tranfer Out Depart Pattimura Airport for your next destination.
Tour price inclusive :
Touring by non AC mini Bussess
2 nights accommodation in Ambon
5 nights accommodation in Banda
Entry fees, donations
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transfer in/out
Land/sea transportation
English / Dutch speaking guide
Tour price exclusive :
Gratuities and tips for local tour guide and driver.
Return PELNI ticket boat
All personal expenses such as room service, laundry, telex, facsimile, telephone etc.
Any other optional tours, which do not specified in the itinerary.
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