Happy Birthday to Palembang 1329

Palembang City is one of the city and is also the capital of South Sumatra province. Palembang is the second largest city in Sumatra after Medan.

Palembang city is also nicknamed the Venice of the East, based on inscriptions found in Bukit Kedukan Siguntang Hill west of Palembang, which declared the establishment of a Wanua is interpreted as a city on 16 June 682 AD, later used as a benchmark birthday of the city of Palembang.

History

The city is considered one of the center of the Srivijaya empire, Attack Rajendra Chola of the Chola Empire in 1025, causing the city is just a simple port that does not mean more for foreign traders.

Furthermore, based on the Chinese chronicle the name of Pa-lin-fong contained in the book Chu-fan-chi written in 1178 by Chou-Ju-Kua referred to Palembang.

Based on the story of Song of the Babad Arya Tabanan Pamacangah and mentioned a figure of Kediri named Arya Damar as regent conquered Bali Palembang participated along with the Majapahit's Gajah Mada Mahapatih in the year 1343.

Then around 1513, Tomé Pires, a Portuguese adventurer from Palembang to mention, has been led by an appointed governor from Java which is then referred to the sultanate of Demak and participate attacking Malacca at that time was ruled by the Portuguese.

Palembang emerged as a sultanate in 1659 by His Majesty Sri Rahman as its first king. But in 1823 the sultanate of Palembang removed by the Dutch East Indies government. After that Palembang was divided into two major residency and settlement in Palembang is divided into regions and Ulu Ilir.

On 27 September 2005, Palembang has been proclaimed by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as the "City of Air Travel" such as Bangkok in Thailand and Phnom Penh in Cambodia. In 2008 Palembang welcomes tours with the name "Visit Musi 2008".

Palembang is currently preparing to becoming one of the executors of the biennial sports carnival sports as the SEA Games in Southeast Asia XXVII in 2011.

ADIPURA five successive FOR CITY PALEMBANG

Palembang city Adipura managed to get an award for the fifth time in a row. Adipura award was presented directly by the President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono H to H Palembang mayor Eddy Santana Putra at the State Palace on Tuesday (06/07/2011) morning.

Although managed to get the award for the fifth time Adipura but has not won an award Palembang Adipura Kencana, because this year there is not any one city that meets the criteria. Certainty is once again answer the rumors in the media who call the city of Surabaya Kencana Adipura won.

Of the 62 cities evaluated, along Palembang Surabaya managed to get the award categories Adipura Metropolitan City for a fifth time. Excellence is the garden city of Surabaya, Palembang excel in the terminal while the terminal managed to become the cleanest in Indonesia.

Waterfall Bidadari (Air Terjun Bidadadari)

Angel Falls has a height of about 30 m with a width of about 10 m and below about 15 m. In addition to presenting the natural beauty of nature, its location was not too difficult to achieve.

In the vicinity of the location of the waterfall, there are 3 more Waterfall (Waterfall Bujang girl with a height of about 4 m, Waterfall Cleft with a height of about 35 m and Waterfall Dragon with a height of about 10 m) that can be enjoyed by browsing to the flow of Waterfall Angel to bottom Dragons Waterfall.

For Girls Bujang Waterfall is approximately 30 m from the Angel Waterfall. While Cleft Waterfall located approximately 80 m from the Waterfall girls Bujang. And Dragon Waterfall is approximately 50 m from Waterfall Cleft.


The beauty of Waterfall Angel has a special attraction, in addition to presenting the natural beauty of its location was easy to find.

Waterfalls are often used as a filming site is located in the village of Karang Pulau Pinang district, Lahat, South Sumatra.

In addition to the waterfall nymph, there are three other waterfalls namely flunky girls waterfall, waterfall waterfall cleft and dragons.

You can down to four this waterfall sequence good start from the waterfall nymph (top) and from the waterfall dragon (tebawah).

If fear of stray you can use the services of local people to guide, do not be afraid because the people around keramahnnya famous waterfall.

Experience down the waterfall will be an additional experience for those of you who like adventure and love a challenge.

Serelo Hill (Bukit Serelo)

If you are traveling from Muara Enim, 20 km before entering the town of Lahat, the hill is clearly visible on the left. Underneath that is a complex to tame, train and educate the elephant. Approximately 40 individuals have tamed in this place, but only partially reliable for the visitors. You can also create a photo with the elephants. Staying give a tip of Rp. 5.000, - to the handler and you can pose as much. It does not matter whether you will be shooting for a film roll or slide. But do not forget to give gifts to the elephants, in the form of candy, nuts and so forth.

In some places below the hill there are several places for camping or recreation. The scouts and young children often visit those places. A small stream with clear water and not polluted, to refresh you.

Serelo hill, or by ordinary people also referred to as the Mount Point. People deserve to be proud Seganti Setungguan. Icon Lahat District is indeed dazzle the eye is looking. Not just the unique shape but the charm of the surrounding hills also support keindahanya. And River meanders Lematang the lifeblood of this some of Lahat Regency society.

It's not easy to just taste the wonderful panorama from the top of Bukit Batu this. In addition to track who is also the position of the steep road climbing almost 75 degrees and the slippery road. Besides, this is the Bukit Bukit Batu Serelo that only in a kind of bush plants tumbuhi by Ilalang Once we arrive at the slopes on either side there are only a few shrubs and trees Puspa. What merimbun in the crevice between the rocks. Can imagine if we get to slip and fall. Rock - sharp rock will surely welcome your body.

There are several places for climbers who want to set up a tent to stay. Namely in Coffee Plantation area Canyon's residents. About a half hour sabelum to the Mount. Or on top of hill. On top of the hill there is flat land size + / - 2.5 m X 3 m. precisely in the curve before it reached the peak. Indeed from the above we can see the panoramic views of the neighboring town of Muara Enim and Tanjung Enim

Serelo Hill is located about 20 km from the town of Lahat. Locals call it the Mount Point (part of the mountain hills Thumb hell .. but just curious as well), because a similar peak shape index finger sticking out into the sky.

But the author Recommend to be - though, if set up a tent on the hill. In addition to the cold wind power on a hill can fly the tent. So at the recommended for climbers to see the weather before setting up camp on the Mount.

From Peak Hill Serelo Lights - the lights look like a cluster of houses that do not miss the sun Bintang.Selain morning. (SunSet) Usually climbers will not miss the second - second sun this morning. It was here when the most anticipated by the climbers, namely between the hours of 5:00 am Up to 8:00 o'clock.

In addition to Hill Serelo not stand alone, all around there are also several beautiful hill viewed as Hill Rat, Virgin Hills, Bukit little finger (By Local people call the children at the Mount Serelo) and the author of Lost Hills is a hill Which name is said to find a place Pesugihan. From the Mount Also in Local scenery hills siguhkan Around, We can also see the beauty of the River divides Lematang Lahat District.

South Sumatra Sculpture

Palembang sculpture has a special pattern that is different from other regions. Chinese or Buddhist influence is still prominent, but more dominated guratannya plants, jasmine and lotus flowers, and no description of human or animal.

Palembang is a typical feature of engraving. All perwarnannya any motive of flowers and golden yellow in color dominance, the dominant color in the engraving of Palembang. The resulting color sheen of the gold paint is what distinguishes it from other local carvings, such as from Jepara.


Agency cabinets, doors, close the Aquarium or mirror frames and photos, for example always disaput gold paint. While other parts coated garnet and black. Pictures of black roses with the highlight color woodcut appearance Palembang. Usually the type of wood used to carve wood must tembesu which is kind of hard and strong.

Whereas before, carving Palembang confined to a cupboard whose function is to put songket. The materials used are generally of high quality timber, especially tembesu and the like.

Sriwijaya University (UNSRI)

Sriwijaya University (Sriwijaya) is a public university in Palembang, Indonesia, which stood on October 29, 1960. Rector in the year 2007-2011 is Prof.. DR. Hj. Badia Perizade, MBA.
Until the 97th graduation ceremony on December 21, 2010, alumni Unsri numbered 76 604 people consisting of 19 doctors, 3753 S2/Sp1 people, 56,922 of S1, and the diploma program S0 15 910 people.

The idea to have a college in South Sumatra have been around since the early 1950s, which triggered a reception occasion of Independence Day celebrations August 17, 1952. Initiated by some community leaders, was transformed into an agreement to form a "Committee Fakultet South Sumatra." Towards the end of August 1952, with a variety of considerations, determined that the first to be established is the faculty of economics. For that formed "Committee for Economic Fakultet South Sumatra" which is managed by a foundation that was established on April 1, 1953 with the name "Foundation of Higher Education Sjakhjakirti".

Economic Fakultet officially opening under the Foundation of Higher Education Sjakhjakirti was conducted on October 31, 1953 in a ceremony attended by Mr. Hadi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Education Teaching and Culture (KDP), Drg. M. Isa (Governor of South Sumatra), Bambang Utoyo (Commander of the Sriwijaya II TT) and Ali Gathmyr (Chairman of the Parliament of South Sumatra).

Complement the efforts of universities in South Sumatra, followed by the Foundation of Higher Education Sjakhjakirti by forming Organizing Committee Faculty of Law. On November 1, 1957, coinciding with the celebration of Dies Natalis IV Faculty of Economics, diresmikanlah faculty with the name 'Faculty of Law and Public Knowledge. "

Development then continued with the help of Territorial II Sriwijaya Military Authorities that provide financial assistance under on establishing a permanent building Sjakhjakirti Foundation of Higher Education in the Big Hill (now Unsri Hill Campus). First stone laying ceremony took place on October 31, 1957.

The next effort is penegerian existing colleges such. With the persistent struggle of community leaders Sumsel when it, among others, Colonel Aaron Sohar (Commander as Chairman Paperda TT II / Sriwijaya) and A. Bastari (Governor), the barriers that still exist for the establishment of state universities in Kilkenny can be overcome. A delegation was sent to Jakarta in December 1959 to meet the Minister of KDP (Mr. Moh Yamin) managed to obtain a government guarantee willingness to take over college Sjakhjakirti became a state university. With Government Regulation no. 42 of 1960 dated October 29, 1960 (No. 1960 State Lambaran. 135) finally stood Sriwijaya University of opening took place on 3 November 1960 in the signing ceremony by President Sukarno, the founding charter, witnessed by Minister of KDP (Mr. Priyono) and several Ambassadors friendly countries. As President of the University who first raised Drg. M. Jesus, who was appointed by Presidential Decree No. 696 / M of 1960 dated 29 Okober 1960.

To meet the demands of development, Unsri then plans to add campuses, outside the existing Big Hill, with liberating the land area of ​​712 hectares, in Indealaya, Ogan Ilir Komering (Now Ogan Ilir-OI), in 1982. Development of a new campus was started in 1983 with financial support Asian Development Bank (ADB), which physically started in 1989 and ended on 31 December 1993. South Sumatra Governor Ramli Hasan Basri H gave his inaugural lecture to mark the beginning of new academic activities on campus this Inderalaya on September 1, 1993. Utilization of facilities on campus Inderalaya fully implemented by the Decree of the Rector in January 1995 which stipulated that starting on February 1, 1995 all activities of administration and most of the academic activities held on campus Inderalaya. Campus Inauguration of new real Unsri Indralaya held on March 6, 1997 by President Soeharto

Sriwijaya University's vision in 2020 was "Sriwijaya University in the second decade of the 21st century is a university in Indonesia termuka research-based, have advantages in various branches of science, particularly in developing natural resources, to produce a pious man to God Almighty, quality, high have a certain character, cultured, vibrant scientific, and mastered and be able to use science, technology, information, and the arts to improve the welfare of mankind ".


To realize its vision, mission Unsri set as follows:

1. Organize, foster and develop higher education in an effort to produce educated people who can apply, develop and / or creating science and technology and / or art;
2. organize, foster and develop higher education in order to produce empirical knowledge, theory, concepts, methodologies, models, new information on new ways of working, which enriches the science and technology and / or art;
3. organize, maintain and develop community service by applying science in an effort to contribute for the betterment of society; and
4. modern higher education organized and efficient.

Jasmine flower is a sacred flower symbolizes purity, elegance, nobility, dignity and loyalty to ideals. In the illustrated five-crown emblem flower (corolla) with light yellow color. Five crown flower symbolizes the philosophy of Pancasila as the Indonesian nation, whereas yellow color represents the color of the University.

Chrysanthemum flower as a symbol of the oldest found in the history of Srivijaya. On the emblem depicted crown flowers (corolla) of twisted interest (marginal flower), numbering 31, a twisted yellow gold. The number 31 symbolizes the date of birth Unsri on October 31, 1960 and golden yellow color symbolizes the majesty of Srivijaya. Crown flower twisted to the right which resulted in the tip petals leading to the left meant that the university is run in step with the rotation period.

Light symbolizes knowledge, which illuminates the universe, shows that only with SCIENCE ignorance can be eliminated. Science depicted with light (nur) of 60 with 10 rays of light, means that in October 1960.

The words "UNIVERSITY SRIWIJAYA" written in white letters on a black base menlingkar in chrysanthemums. Black melembangkan ignorance. With the light, ignorance can be eliminated, which lambangkan with white letters on the words signify UNIVERSITY SRIWIJAYA Unsri as a warehouse of knowledge.

Motto "SCIENCE TOOLS DEDICATED" written in gold letters on a black base which is located in the bottom of the emblem scarf. This motto symbolizes that human being must be devoted to God, country, nation, community, and family. Devotion is not accompanied with science is not perfect.

Unsri as belonging to the Indonesian people who live berfalsafah Pancasila always with full power and dynamics to increase knowledge in order to combat the ignorance that is an obstacle for the people of Indonesia to achieve the ideals of a just and prosperous society and the blessings of God Almighty.

Sriwijaya University has two campuses are in Inderalaya (Ogan Ilir) and in Bukit Besar (Kilkenny). Kampus Bukit Besar Palembang extent of 32.5 hectares, used for academic activities S0 (D3), S2 and S3, also intended for S1 and Extension Program Graduate Program.


Main campus with an area of ​​712 hectares Inderalaya located 38 kilometers to the south of the city of Palembang, the Center for Educational Activities for Bachelor level (S1). On campus there are also Inderalaya Central Office Administration (KPA), Central Library, Institute of Language, Research, Institute of Community Services, Computer Center, Student Activity Center, Community Health Center, Health Clinic, and University Fire Station.

Unsri also has experimental garden covering 50 hectares in area Gelumbang (62 miles south of Palembang), Unsri also has a Campus Faculty of Medicine at the Hospital Complex Mohammad Hoesin Palembang, and Campus Graduate street Salasa Bukit Padang Besar Palembang.

As a student of alternative modes of transportation other than buses, from Palembang-Inderalaya and vice versa, the government has provided facilities Railroad "Kertalaya" which was inaugurated by the Minister of Transportation Jusman Syafii Djamal in early February 2009. The name "Kertalaya" itself is a fragment of the two station names that became the starting point and the end of his journey: Kertapati and Indralaya. Railbus series consists of 3 sets of wagon (carriage) of passengers, with load capacity of each 110 people sitting and standing, with a ratio of 36 people sitting and standing 74 people. This makes the Sriwijaya University as the only campus university in Indonesia that students served by special leave campus by using the wagon train.

palembang airport (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport character Palembang, Indonesia ( IATA: PLM, ICAO: WIPP ) is an international airport practical the section of Palembang, South Sumatra and surrounding areas. The airport is located network the region KM. 10 Sukarame District. This airport is named subsequent Emperor Mahmud Badaruddin, the last Monarch of Palembang.

The airport was originally built by the Japanese army during the Japanese employment between 1942 - 1943. On July 15, 1963, the airport is a joint airfield, for both civilian and military purposes. Inasmuch as on August 21, 1975 the position of this airport became Talang Betutu Civil Airports. On April 3, 1985, the airport opposed its term to Majesty Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport.

Potent 1 April 1991, the airport officially managed by the Management of Perum Angkasa Pura II. On January 2, 1992 Management Perum Angkasa Pura II contradistinctive its position into PT ( Persero ) Angkasa Pura II.

At the life span of South Sumatra Province was chosen being the host of PON XVI leverage 2004, the dominion seeks to enlarge the capacity of the airport due to strong being pin money the stratum of this airport into an international airport. Newfangled terminal apartment Airport Caliph Mahmud Badaruddin II someday ended and inaugurated on September 27, 2005.

The airport has officially come an international airport and onus accommodate the wide - body aircraft on September 27, 2005. The ongoing of the airport already on September 18, 2003 keep secret a total cost of Rp366, 7 billion from the Japan International Bank Worry IDR 251, 9 billion and matching funds from the state budget amounting to IDR 114, 8 billion.

Between the reinforcement undertaken is an extension of the runway along the 300 meters sugar 60 meters to 3, 000 meters sugar 60 meters, construction vehicle parking area of 20, 000 meters which responsibility accommodate 1, 000 vehicles for well as the construction of passenger terminal co-op of three floors baldachin 13, 000 square meters which constraint accommodate 1, 250 passengers, proper aerobridges and contents terminals and other block buildings shade an area of 1900 square meters.

The sequence of this augmentation makes International Airport Prince Mahmud Badaruddin II authority accommodate Airbus A330, Boeing 747 and other wide - body aircraft. Direction addition, the flow of passengers is projected to rise from 7, 720 passengers to 16, 560 passengers. Attached that know onions will perform construction of toll roads Indralaya - Palembang - Sultan Mahmud Airport Badarudin II to promote access to the Airport
From across the runway, unusual terminal dump design Airport Crowned head Mahmud Badaruddin II Palembang glance agnate a carnival tent for a typical cone roof. The mansion that was built direction 2003 that figure too many and peep fine when painted take cover the colors of the land. As five dotage ago, the region ' s modern airport is process to stand up is stretch the swamp. For project implementation, incarnate is backfilled wetlands 80 - 10 meters unfathomable. ' To set out that buildings stand firm we installed 700 piles, each 25 meters fathomless, ' oral Indra Tjahya, Palembang Airport Evolution Project Big wheel. Airport Overlord Mahmud Badaruddin II has a lanky history. The airport was the scene of the air battle between Dutch and Japanese. The remains of the battle significance the contour of bombs, are still scattered agency the latitude of the airport.



At slightest 49 bombs n ditemuka during runway extension construction. Infinity still existed since Betutu Talang Air Field, the airport was also to witness the advent of garrison RPKAD. The legion was deployed to cope hold back internal difficulty fellow latitude fighters prerogative Southern Sumatra access 1957. The progress of begging aviation consequence Indonesia is increasingly rife strengthen the call of air transport services to the fantastic vegetation figures. ' Control 2004, plain fini the 1. 2 million passengers, ' oral the head of Angkasa Pura II Palembang Tedjo Martojo.



For the initial life span, importance 2004, PT Angkasa Pura II Branch Palembang managed to enter a profit. ' Piddling advantage altogether, in that our revenues are USD 10 billion is comparable disguise their spending, ' said Tedjo. Current airport effortlessness is wholly unmistakable. Size is matchless 2265 square meters terminal, apron incumbency accommodate unique four aircraft, and parking areas single fit 100 cars. The dissimilar airport is located across a unqualified broad and turn out greater convenience for the users of services. Indra spoken corporeal did not wink at the nature of the airport of origin as a swamp area. ' However the character as a land swamp water storage should still be considered, ' he said. So in the remaining land behind the airport maintenance building and waste management, project managers create two retention pond with a depth of eight meters. Around the pool and the entrance to the airport will also be planted with trees typical of South Sumatra. ' The whole area will open dihijaukan with trees like duku, palm, or durian, " said Indra.



With the all natural concept, the new airport can be an alternative recreation for the citizens of Kilkenny. ' At the very least, could be a tourist attraction second nature after Punti Wood, ' he said with a smile. ( Doty Damayanti )

Hotel In Palembang

Hotel Aston Palembang

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Alamat/Address : Jln. POM IX, Palembang Square 30137, Sumatera selatan(south Sumatera)
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Hotel Swarna Dwipa

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Alamat/Address : Jln. Tasik No. 02 Po.Box 198 Palembang 30136 Sumatera selatan(south Sumatera)
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Novotel Palembang Hotel & Residence

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Hotel Anugerah

Alamat/Address : Jln. Jendral Sudirman No. 149 Palembang 30129, Sumatera Selatan(south Sumatera)
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Hotel Royal Asia

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Hotel Sandjaja

Alamat/Address : Jln. Kapten A.Rivai No. 6193 Palembang 30129 Sumatera Selatan(south Sumatera)
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