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meiyergani Says: Bangkalan is one of Regency/District in Madura island, it was a small city where the attendants first visit when traveling to Madura island
meiyergani Says: Traveling to Madura island by Sea is an exciting, one could enjoy a beautiful sunset while sailing across Madura strait
Crossing Madura Strait by Ferry
meiyergani Says: A Ferry trip from Surabaya, Tanjung Perak Sea Port is an exciting, just 30 minutes crossing Madura Strait and enjoy the sunset scenery in the afternoon
ukirsari Says: A beach nearby the harbour of Bangkalan with a light house.
ukirsari Says: A hang-out place for the Navy officers with their families. Also several activities like dancing, dinner and events. I ever won a painting competition among Navy families when I was 12 here. That's for you, Mum and Dad :)
The Royal Cemetery: transition of Hindu to Islam 3
ukirsari Says: The most I like from visiting Aermata Ibu is learning the transition of tombs patterns, from Hindu era to muslim [Islamic] era. The artician captured manykind of animals for the tombs [which is forbidden in Islam] but camouflaged them into pattern of flowers and foliages.
The Royal Cemetery: Tombs of Tjakra Ningrat 2
ukirsari Says: Here are lies the geniality of the Tjakra Ningrat. The powerful kings of west Madura during centuries. Known as the Tjakra Ningrat family, the famous among them are King Tjakra Ningrat IV and Tjakra Ningrat II.
The Royal Cemetery: Aermata Ibu 1
ukirsari Says: Aermata Ibu in Madurese lingo or Airmata Ibu in Indonesian literally means Mother's teardrops. A legend about how big and endless love of a mother [she's a noble woman] towards her royal family mirrored by her tears which changed into small spring.
ukirsari Says: PT PAL Indonesia, the dockyard nearby Tanjung Perak harbour also can be seen on the way to Madura, from the direction of Madura Channel.
Naval base and harbour of Tanjung Perak
ukirsari Says: After the Admiral, here is ... the Naval base of Indonesian Navy at the east of archipelago [at Tanjung Perak Surabaya]. Half of my childhood memories were here :)
The admiral will always be there
ukirsari Says: The main object you will find whenever on board [in a ferry] crossing Selat Madura [Madura Channel] is the giant monument of an Admiral at the Naval harbour of Surabaya.
Several hawkers stalls: Bebek Goreng
ukirsari Says: It's something "unique" in Madurese delicacies. Fried duck [bebek] which cooked within hours. First boiled 'till the meat becomes tender then fried them. Plus using special [secret?] spices which make all of this eateries so dark!!! But of course, truely yummy ;) It's the...
Any hawkers stalls: Soto Madure [Madura]
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ukirsari Says: Hmmm .. light chicken soup. Served hot with nasi [steamed rice] or rice cake. With assortments diced chicken, boiled egg, potato chips, shrimp crackers, small noodle, celery, fried onion and boiled veggie.
Any hawkers stalls: Te .. Sate ...
ukirsari Says: The most famous delicacies of Madura culinary are sate [satay] and soto [light chicken soup]. Hear what the seller say to get your attention. Not "Sate" but "Te, sate ... Te sate" ... which is nice and funny :)Sate ayam is diced chicken meat skewered onto thin bamboo and...
ukirsari Says: After landed safely at Bangkalan [entry point of Madura], you can go by bus or small car [called 'mikrolet'] to many destinations. From Sampang, Kalianget 'till the fartest point of this island. But rent a car for your own will be nice also. Do not forget to bargain and make...
ukirsari Says: Surabaya is the entry point to visit Madura. So, take train, aeroplane or bus to this provincional city of east Java, then heading to Madura using ferry. Available daily, non-stop 24 hours.
ukirsari Says: Madurese people are very religious, they are always say 'Assalamualaikum' for 'hello'. Then, about daily lingo, it's kinda Indonesian sometimes. In this point my Dad known as a fluently ones among his colleagues and friends and in our own family :) No wonder, he spent his 6...
ukirsari Says: Pay your respect in visiting palaces and old cemeteries [such as Aermata Ibu Royal Cemetery] with open your shoes.
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The main object you will find whenever on board [in a ferry] crossing Selat Madura [Madura Channel] is the giant monument of an Admiral at the Naval harbour of...
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Beloved Papap my Rama my Daddy Maybe you don't know how thankful I am, so blessed to have a Dad like you. A real sailorman, a Navy-man, a loyal and dedicated person, a smart commander on field. And...
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No evidence of an ancient stronghold
Many battles were fought in Madura. The island is rich in ancient history. The main historical events can be noted down as follows: 1624 The forces of Mataram under Sultan Agung occupied Madura. 1672...
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