East Nusa Tenggara - Places of Interest: KUPANG, LASIANA BEACH, SEMAU ISLAND, CAMPLONG, MENIPO ISLAND, OENESU, TABLOLONG, ROTE ISLAND


KUPANG: The Provincial capital of East Nusa Tenggara in western Timor with approximately 522.944 inhabitants makes it the largest urban center of the province. It is the center of government, business, trade, and education.; Kupang has also become the spot for game fishing (International Stag and Release Bill fish Tournament) approved by IGFA (The International Game Fishing Association). The event usually begins on October every year.; The only sandalwood oil factory in Indonesia is located in this town. Here one can see the distillation of sandalwood oil which is famous in East Nusa Tenggara.; The Museum Kupang has on display items of historical and cultural value. The town may be reached by air from Denpasar, Dili, and Ujungpandang and also from all the major towns inside the province. With the recent opening of direct flights from Darwin - Australia, Kupang has also become a tourist gateway.

LASIANA BEACH: An ideal tourist recreation spot, where the beach faces westward to watch beautiful sunsets. Lusiana has been chosen as the port for 1996 Around - the World Sailing Competition started in England, and the yearly Darwin - Kupang yacht Race.

SEMAU ISLAND: Thirty minutes by boat from Kupang and is certainly worth it to stay there one whole day. No noise uncrowded is what this island place stands for.; It is a holiday village for everyone and a good place to relax it offers a heaven for those from the city. The surrounding waters is a paradise for snorkeling, swimming, and other water sports.; Barbeque on the beach is desirable. Bamboo cottages are available on the white sandy beaches.

CAMPLONG: A lovely community about 45 KM from Kupang with regular market days and a natural swimming pool, where traditionally people bathe, do their laundry, and socialize.; Camplong is also a forest reserve where some scarce animals, such as deer (Cervus Timorensis), parrots, monkeys, etc. in the reservation, are protected.

MENIPO ISLAND: Menipo Island is not shown in any geographical map. It is only 571 hectares large or 7,328 meters long and 700 meters wide. It is separated from Timor Island by a narrow strait.; Menipo Island is part of Enoraen Village, Kuarasi District, in the Kupang Regency. This island is occupied by various kinds of animals, such as Timor deer (Cervus Timorensis), wild pigs, turtles, alligators, bats, small birds, pigeons and turtle- doves. It is a popular place for recreation on weekends and holidays. One can go fishing, snorkeling, swimming or surfing.

OENESU: The waterfall spot in beautiful natural panorama located on the middle of Kupang and Tablolong.

TABLOLONG: A beautiful place, about 23 Km from Kupang, with white sandy beach and crystal water good for water sport recreation. Tablolong is also chosen as the base for Kupang Local Bill fish Fishing Tournament.

ROTE ISLAND: Rote Island is a part of Kupang Regency and is the southernmost island of Indonesia. It is located in the west coast of Kupang. This exotic island can be reached only in four hours.; From Kupang by inter-island ferry to dive and tour this untouched beautifully rugged land. The hills, valleys, and escarpments are mirrored underwater by spectacular walls and caverns. The marine life is so varied and profuse that is is hard to believe from; Fire-fish to Mantas. The architecture of Rote is unique, as is their exquisite ikat weaving. See the people is their traditional lifestyle which has remained unchanged for centuries.; Rote has many historical relies including fine antique Chinese porcelains, as well as ancient arts and traditions. Many prominent Indonesia nationalist leaders were born here. A popular music instrument is the Sasando, which is made of palm leaves.; According to legend, this island got it's name accidentally when a lost Portuguese sailors arrived and asked a farmer where he was. The surprised farmer, not speaking Portuguese introduced himself, "Rote".; Rote just off the southern tip of Timor island, consists of rolling hills, terraced plantations, palm of acacia, savanna and some forests.; The rotinese depend, like the Savunese, on the lontar palm for basic survival, but also. supplement their income with fishing and jewerly making.; Before Indonesia's Independence, Rote, boasted the highest density of kingdom in the East Indies.; Even today the island, the Rotenese and their kingdoms are divided, following ancient tradition, into two domains. One known as Sunrise and one as Sunset. The domain is ruled by a "male" Lord a "female" Lord and several advisers, representing the clans within that domain. Each clan that possesses ceremonial rights performs it's own rituals during the annual HUS celebration, a traditional New Year festival. At the HUS, Rotenese men wearing their unique hats make offerings to the clan ancestors and the women dance accompanied by sasando, The Rotenese guitar.

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