Visit --> Sumenep Tourism :
lombang beach, slopeng beach, asta tinggi, keraton sumenep, karduluk, jamiq mosque, etc
The Kraton
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royal Palace ) at Sumenep
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 The sea crossing from
East Java's mainland to the small island of Madura takes just
half an hour. Measuring some 160 km in length and about 40 across
at its widest point, Madura supports a population of close to
2.3 million inhabitants, most of whom are farmers or fishermen.
The island's most famous attraction is the annual bull racing
(kerapan sapi), which takes place during the dry season
in August and September. These exciting and colourful tournaments
consist of a race between two pairs of bulls, each team pulling
a rider and sled.Following a series of heats, the finals are
held in Pamekasan, Madura's capital.
The town of Sumenep on the north eastern end of the island has
some interesting historical remains, as well as some good beaches
nearby. The city's old palace and museum are worth visiting,
as is the large Jami'q mosque with its green tiered roof. Above
the town is the royal mausoleum Asta Tinggi.
The two main beaches near Sumenep are Slopeng and Lombang. The
former, which lies on the north coast some 21 km from the town,
is a beautiful location with tall palm trees shading the edge
of the beach. At Lombang, on Madura's north eastern point, a
long and narrow stretch of white sand is backed by dwarf casuarina
trees.
A narrow but good road runs the whole way along Madura's attractive
north coast, from Slopeng to Bangkalan. There are many small
villages and quiet beaches on the way, in particular the fishing
communities of Pasongsongan and Pasean, where narrow estuaries
are packed with colourful sailing boats.
Near Bangkalan is the Aermata tomb of Ratu Ibu, which dates back
to the mid 17th century. The tomb is set on a hill about 4 km
inland from the town of Arosbaya.
Madura is well known for its Batik textile production and has
its own unique style. In the'performing arts, the island is famous
for its topeng dalang, a mask dance/ theatre, which at
one time was only seen within the royal palace.
Sumenep ; entrance to the Jami'q Mosque
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Traditional
Batik textil from Madura
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