At first is the nut. The fruit is yellowish with black seeds that are coated in the red membrane became the purpose of the competition of various tribes climb their feet in Banda archipelago hundreds of years ago.
Now, not only the fruits of the nuts, the beauty of nature - fire and under the seas, the culture and history of Banda has become one of the mainstays of the provinces of Maluku are contributing from domestic and foreign tourists.
Banda Neira, one of the islands with Banda volcano, is the center of tourist activity in the archipelago. In that place on December 15, 2016 at the festival “Wonderful and Amazing Banda”.
Banda Islands with its active volcanoes are seen from a quick boat visit, Maluku.
The foreign tourists pay attention to the 'belang' boat that crosses in the island waters of Banda Neira, Maluku.
A number of activities to reconcile the event, from the dayung boat race race competition 'kole-kole', 'manggorebo belang' (bearing dayung boat), the swim race crosses the lettuce, photographic race as well as rising the appearance of the calele dance from the indigenous village Lonthoir. The hospitality of the event equips the 'sajian' tourist banda which also has historical and natural tourism.
In Banda there are many historical buildings such as Belgica Castles that are distinguised to become UNESCO’s world heritage sites since 1995, Mini Palace, Hollandische Kerk Old Church called as the oldest church in Southeast Asia, as well as there is a landmark of Mohammad Hatta’s historical figures, Sutan Sjahrir and Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo.
Tourists can also enjoy the fascinating Banda natural tourism. From the peak of the volcano that is still active to enjoy the underwater scenery at 22 dive points in Banda archipelago.
The Banda’s archipelago witnessed the ‘belang’ boat race in Banda waters, Maluku.
Warga followed the race of the 'belang' boat paddle in Banda waters, Maluku.
The potential of tourism in such a great way makes Banda one of the tourist destinations in Indonesia and tourist festivals in Banda is expected to be the top agenda of annual tourism events so that bring positive impacts in the local tourist industry and can ultimately crane Banda into world tourist destinations.
Photo and Text: Fanny Octavianus
The dayung day is rushed in the dock when the boat race 'kole-kole' in Banda Neira, Maluku.
Wisatawan dive in the 'lava flow' area of fire banda, Maluku.
The Pelcasila’s Bounty Crudes Cakalele dance in Banda Neira, Maluku.
From the village of Lonthoir brought Cakalele Siamale dance at Banda Neira, Maluku.
Cakalele dance escort is preparing before performing in front of the Mini Palace, Banda Neira, Maluku. The Belgica Castle in Banda Neira, Maluku.
The house of exile of Mohammad Hatta in Banda Neira, Maluku.
Warga sits in the home window of Neira Banda, Maluku.
The history of Old Banda in Banda Neira, Maluku.
Warga crosses the streets in Banda Neira, Maluku.
The color of creativity in the crossing dock between islands on Banda Neira, Maluku.
Warga shows the ripe nuts in Banda Neira, Maluku.
