Asia-Africa Museum: Inspiring generations for World Peace

              Asia-Africa conference and the historic first held here, at Gedung Merdeka, Bandung, West Java, on 18 to 24 April 1955. This is a conference which is a milestone that changed the world view of international relations. Of the trial and then gave birth to the Third World or the Non-Aligned Movement in addition to the West Block and the East Block. Dasa soul principle, Bandung also has changed the structure of the United Nations (UN).
                 The conference was attended by leaders from 29 countries in Asia and Africa where most of the newly gained independence. These countries gathered to join hands determine their future. Asia and Africa covering a quarter of the earth's surface with a total population of 1.5 billion people at the time.
                Initiated by Indonesia, Burma (now Myanmar), Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Pakistan, and India. Other countries participating are: Afghanistan, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Nepal, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Sudan, Thailand , Turkey, Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam), the State of Vietnam (South Vietnam), and Yemen.

             Those who attended the conference were leaders of the country's struggle as Soekarno of Indonesia, Jawaharlal Nehru of India who came with daughter Indira Gandhi, Sir John Kottalawala of Ceylon, Muhammad Ali of Pakistan, Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia, U Nu of Burma, General Abdel Nasser of Egypt, Zhou En Lai of China, and many other figures.             The conference resulted in a 10-point declaration known as the Bandung Declaration. First Asian-African Conference was subsequently also known as the Bandung Conference which is the basis for the Non-Aligned Movement.
              Although held in the atmosphere of the Cold War between the United States and Russia but the Asian-African Conference was held successfully in formulation, operational guidelines for cooperation peoples of Asia and Africa, as well as efforts to create order and world peace.
              Asia-Africa Conference generate Ten Principles of Bandung, where most of the principles of the United Nations included in the Ten Principles. In addition, the conference tersbut also be a guideline for colonized countries in their struggle for independence. This Dasasila be basic principles in promoting world peace and international cooperation.

            The success of this conference is not only important and meaningful in this period of history, but because of the values ​​exudes soul and spirit of the people who live in these two continents, Asia-African Conference continues to be a source of inspiration for the next generation.

            Asia-Africa Museum was built to remind the countries of Asia and Africa in order to act on the principles of the Bandung Declaration. The idea of ​​the establishment of the Asian-African Conference Museum in Freedom House led by Prof. Dr. Mochtar Kusumaatmadja presented in the meeting of the Committee for the 25th Anniversary of the Asian-African Conference (1980). The idea was then fully supported by President Soeharto. Museum of the Asian-African Conference was inaugurated by President Soeharto on 24 April 1980 when the 25th anniversary of the peak of the Asian-African Conference.
             Asia-Africa Museum is located at Jalan Asia-African Conference in Bandung, directly opposite the Hotel Savoy Homann and Hotel Preanger where delegates of the Asian-African stay. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 15:00 pm.

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Taman Safari: Where Wild Animals Places to Play Free

               If you want to observe wild animals such as tigers, lions and crocodiles in their native habitat, then Taman Safari Indonesia is one of the choices. Aside from being a modern zoo and conservation center diverse collection of flora and fauna, Taman Safari is also a buffer zone for the National Park of Mount Gede Pangrango located 900- 1,800 meters above sea level.The Taman Safari you will not only enjoy the beauty of nature and see a variety of animals alone, but you can also interact directly when these animals roam freely in nature. You can also travel in a conservation area with amazing wild habitat excursions using private cars or buses are available.In Indonesia, the Safari Park located in three provinces, namely Safari Park I in Cisarua, Bogor, West Java, Taman Safari II in Mount Arjuna, Prigen, East Java, and Taman Safari III (Bali Safari and Marine Park) in Serongga Gianyar, Bali. Among the three, the first Safari Park in Bogor is the most famous. Established in 1980 where previously it bears the name Radio Safari Garden and Taman Safari Televisi Indonesia. Taman Safari I Bogor was built in 1980 in a tea plantation that are not productive.Visiting Taman Safari is not only fun but also an educational experience to know the flora and fauna for you and your kids                Taman Safari has a collection of animals almost from around the world. There are more than 2,500 animals with hundreds of species that until now was preserved. Local animals that inhabit the Safari Park are dragons, rhinoceros, bison, bears, white tigers, elephants, dwarf buffalo, and others.When entering Taman Safari Bogor location, you'll see the shady trees and feel the cold air greets the skin from Mount Gede Pangrango. This experience will be an interesting thing to start an adventure together with wild animals in the open.               By using the car, you would enter the house from various tame and wild animal habitat. Although you are not allowed to get out of the car and open the door or window but you could see the attraction of the animals from inside the car. Traveling with your children in this location will definitely not be forgotten. Do not forget to take pictures of the animals.               After seeing the animals playing a variety of free, you can take the children to enjoy the attractions of animals ranging from orangutans, dogs and even goats. You can also enjoy interesting and unique attractions of this for about half an hour. You can also visit the bird park, animal training performances, reptiles, baby farm animal, elephant and horse riding, or a night safari trip. If your child would like to see the cowboy show, you can take them to the Wild-Wild West.Another interesting place to visit is Baby Zoo, where you can hug the baby animals and take pictures with them. After visiting these places, you can eat at one of the food booths available. Before the return, remember to buy souvenirs.

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Jam Gadang

Clock Tower is an icon of Bukittinggi. In Indonesian, the Clock Tower means big clock and indeed great! Height of 26 meters was built in 1826 as a gift from the Queen of the Netherlands to the city secretary, Rook Maker. The roof has been changed three times reflecting changes in the history of the city itself. In the Dutch period, roof rounded with a statue of a rooster on it. Currently roof reflects the architecture of traditional Minangkabau house.One unique thing of this clock is the Roman numeral IV in hours, because it was written with 'IIII'. Clock Tower located in the garden area of ​​100 meters. Near the clock is Upper Market, which is the center of commerce in Singapore.See the mapAccommodationThere are many hotels offer a variety of rates and facilities in London, as it is located in Laras Dt. Bandaro-Soekarno Hatta- way Dr. A. Rival-General Sudirman and around the Clock Tower.TipsDo not forget to bring your camera.ShopInside the park, you can see street vendors selling local crafts and toys. Visitors can find all kinds of souvenirs and crafts Minangkabau near Upper Market.RoundYou can see the Clock Tower of the park where the Clock Tower stands, from the Upper Market or from the zoo, located about one kilometer from the city center.TransportationClock Tower is an icon of New York City, located in a city park. Singapore itself is located approximately 80 km from the airport Minangkabau; about two to two and a half hours by car or minibus.CulinaryThis area is famous for its food spicy Padang. In the market, there are many places selling Kapau rice, satay Padang and various types of food, crackers and a bag of spicy red chili powder.

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Japanese bunker

 












Japanese bunker is located in the town of Bukittinggi was built by the Indonesian people through forced labor under pressure from Japanese soldiers who occupied Indonesia from 1942 to 1945. The underground bunker has a length of 1,470 meters and is 40 meters below the canyon Sianok. There are 21 tunnels in the bunker which is used to store ammunition, shelter, meeting rooms, a detention room, dining room, kitchen, courtrooms, torture, spy room, ambush room, and a gate to escape. Exploring the complex of tunnels and caves is a real adventure.

You can see how this place into a fortress strong. The tunnel has a diameter of three meters and the walls were so thick that sound out there can not be heard. This includes extensive tunnel, nearly two hectares, and have six doors. One door is located in Panorama Park while others are on the way to the canyon Sianok.


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