Lake Orumiyeh of Iran

July 9, 2009 by winona · Leave a Comment
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Iran Tourism Office is developing an island, established as a special holiday place for ladies only. The goal is to provide the facility for women in their hobbies, especially swimming, without affecting the religious norm. This site was created on the basis of Islam.

Lake Orumiyeh of Iran
Lake Orumiyeh of Iran

In countries like Iran, women are forced to cover their body, according to a rule of Islam. The plan is, this facility is intended to be built in island of Arezou, Lake  Orumiyeh, northwest of Iran.

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Labuh sesaji of Lake Sarangan

January 9, 2009 by winona · 2 Comments
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Labuh sesaji means anchoring sacrifice. Labuh Sesaji is a part of society who’s living around Telaga Sarangan ( Lake Sarangan). Labuh sesaji is an annual event which is held on Friday Pon in Month of Ruwah.

Ruwah is a name of a month in Javanese calendar, the 8th month of Javanese calendar precisely. While Pon is one among five names in Javanese calendar which represent week counts

Labuh Sesaji Annual Ceremony in Lake Sarangan
Labuh Sesaji Annual Ceremony in Lake Sarangan

Agricultures plants like rice, potatoes, corns, vegetables, and cattle animal like sheeps and chickens , are the material of the veneration. Labuh Sesaji or sacrifice anchoring is made as a gratitude to God All the Mighty for His blessing.

Lake Sarangan

January 8, 2009 by winona · 2 Comments
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Lake Sarangan or also called Lake Pasir/Lake Pasir ( Telaga Pasir) lies in slope of Mount Lawu, about 16 km in the west of Magetan city in East Java Province.

Lake Sarangan
Lake Sarangan

In lake Sarangan, visitors can enjoy the sandy Lake Sarangan which covers about 30 ha wide and 28 meters deep. Lake Sarangan has cool weather of 18-25 degree celcius.

Lake Sarangan Traditional Spot Market
Lake Sarangan Traditional Spot Market

Lake Sarangan has been completed with complete facilities, from hotel and resident, kids’ play, boat and horse riding, and traditional market.


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