It was told that in the mid of XVI Cetury, Menak Sopal was abdolutely concerned sawing farmers’ rice fields that were always on dried condition and failed to harvest. Accordingly, we asked the surrounding people to build Bagong Dam to raise the volume of the Water. However, their hard work used to ail because having the dam done, it was always cillapsed.
He got a divine inspiration that to avoid the ruin of the dam. a white elephant had to be sacrificed. Then,a series of negotiations with an owner of the white elephant had carried out and Menak Sopal won the negotiation. The White elephant Finally managed to be sacrificed.
At the Moment, a buffalo is always sacrificed for the purifying ceremony at Bagong Dam as the substitusi of the white elephant. Having been slaughtered, the buffalo’s head and meat are thrown to the mid of the dam and the people altogether splash into the dam to cather the buffalo’s head or meet.
following the ceremony,a Javanese traditional puppet, telling the story of udan Mintoya, and pilgrimage to Menak Sopal’s tomb are held. trenggalek people commonly visit the cemetery on every “Kliwon” friday (kliwon is name of the one of the five divisions of day in Javanese term)
May 11th, 2006
Lawa Cave (Guo Lowo)is located in the village of watuagung,subdistrict of Watulimo, About 30 Km South east of Trenggalek Town, on the way to Prigi Beach,Damas Beach. there are nine big spaces in the cave which are decorrated with. Magnificent stalagtite and Stalagmite. According to Manthovani Gilbert, a french cave expert and Robert Kingston Kho who explored the cave in 1985,Goa Lawa is the biggest Cave in Asia to enjoy the wonder and beauty of the cave,there are bridges and artistic electric lamps a long the cave. Out side the cave there are playing facilities for children and large parking area.
May 11th, 2006
The World is blessed with everything. A tropical paradise, but there’s only one real beauty a singular combination of scenic wonders and cultural heritage . From friendly people to smoking Volcano East Java and its people.
Things to do and see in East Java are almost endless. The following are some of the more interesting recreational tourist attraction that are well organized and easy to participate in .However , East Java’s tourist attractions do not end with an organized tour. There’s lots to do and see if one wishes to venture out on his own and explore East Java. And you needn’t fear greeting lost as there are many friendly and helpful people who are delighted to help point visitors in right direction.
EAST JAVA GOVERNMENT TOURISM SERVICE
Jl. Wisata Menanggal, Surabaya - INDONESIA
Telp. (62-31) 8531814,8531815,8531820
Fax : (62-31) 8531822
May 11th, 2006