Geography
Bengawan Solo River flows from the south, to the natural boundary of Central Java province, then flows eastward along the northern Bojonegoro. The northern part is the Bengawan Solo River Basin are quite fertile with extensive agriculture. Agricultural areas are generally planted with rice during the rainy season, and tobacco in the dry season. The southern part is mountainous limestone, part of a series of Kendeng Mountains. Northwestern part (bordering Central Java) is a part of the Northern Limestone Mountains.
Bojonegoro town situated on the Cepu-Surabaya-Semarang. The city is also crossed by railway lines of Surabaya-Semarang-Jakarta.Subdivisions
Bojonegoro consists of 27 districts, which are further divided over a number of 419 villages and 11 urban villages. District government center in Bojonegoro.History
Ancient lifetime history of Indonesia is characterized by a strong influence of Hindu culture that comes from India since Abad I. Until the 16th century, including Bojonegoro Majapahit empire. Along with the establishment of the Sultanate of Demak in the 16th century, a territory of the Kingdom of Demak Bojonegoro. With the development of a new culture that is Islamic, Hindu cultural influence of urgency and there was a shift in values and governance Hindu society from the old value to the new Islamic values along with the war in an attempt to seize power Majapahit (Wilwatikta). The transition of power that accompanied upheaval brought into the territory of the Kingdom Bojonegoro Shelf (1586), and then Mataram (1587).
On October 20, 1677, the previous status is Jipang duchy converted into district with Regent Wedana Wetan Abroad, Mas Tumapel who also doubles as the District I, which is based in Jipang. This date until now commemorated as the anniversary of Bojonegoro. In 1725, when Pakubuwono II (Surakarta) ascended the throne, the seat of government was moved from District Jipang Jipang to Rajekwesi, about 10 km south of the city Bojonegoro now.
CultureSamin community
Hamlet Japan, one of the hamlets of 9 hamlets in Margomulyo its vast forest area has 74, 733 hectares. About a distance of 4.5 kilometers from the capital Margomulyo District, 69 kilometers south-west of premises or roughly the distance between 2-2.5 hours journey by road from the capital Bojonegoro and 259 kilometers from the provincial capital of East Java (Surabaya).
Samin community who live in the village, is a prominent figure or oran-old man who fought against the Dutch colonial persistent with the movement known as Saminisme Movement, led by Ki Samin Surosentiko. In the Community Samin no terms to help Pemerinrtah Netherlands such as refusing to pay taxes, do not want to work together, do not want to sell let alone give the produce to the Dutch Government. The principle in the fight against the Dutch colonial through planting Saminisme teachings which means sami-sami amin (together) are reflected and underpinned by strength, honesty, solidarity and simplicity.
Perjuangann attitude can be seen from the profile of the person samin lifestyle lying treasure, not a stooge Netherlands, working hard, praying, fasting and charity to others. These phrases are often taught, among others: the attitude that goes along inner birth revealed that reads patient, nrimo, Rilo and trokal (hard work), do not want to harm others expressed in selfless attitude rame ing gawe and always be careful in spoke expressed ojo Waton way, way kang ning maton. Location Samin community (hamlet Japan) has the prospect to be developed into an object or a Special Interest Tourism Cultural Society through the development package Samin Tourism Homestay with Samin community. The interesting thing in this package is that the tourists can enjoy the ambience and lifestyle of the community distinctiveness Samin. For the pilot, a policy that has been done is through the arrangement of the village and the provision of basic social amenities.Dance Tayub
Tayub is a popular social dance for the community and surrounding Bojonegoro. This dance is usually performed by men to the accompaniment of gamelan and Javanese songs sung by waranggono that his verse is loaded with advice and teachings.
Dance is widely used to enliven the celebration of the many activities undertaken by citizens Bojonegoro or other cultural activities. Usually in conducting its activities, dance tayub has been coordinated in a particular group with a unique name each.
Usually dance groups tayub is widely available in sub Temayang and Bubulan located about 30 Km from the District Town Bojonegoro.Puppet Thengul
Wayang puppet arts Thengul is typical ponorogo popular also in bojonegoro. in 3 dimensions with gamelan accompaniment pelog / slendro as reog ponorogo.
Although it is rarely performed puppet thengul again, but its existence remains conserved in Bojonegoro, particularly in Sub Kanor the berasalkan of said KANORAGAN because it warok ponorogo SSAT shows kekuatab kanoragaanya on the sidelines of the stage and puppet reog ponorogo thengul, this area within ± 40 Km from the city of Bojonegoro. While the story of the puppet is more thengul take warok suromenggolo and beyond.The flagship productTeak furniture
This superior product quality has long been known and exports, as Bojonegoro is the producer of high quality teak wood. The style and design has been adapted to the circumstances of the times, good cabinet, buffet, table, chair or bed.
The well-known areas such as the furniture industry and temayang Sukorejo. what distinguishes bojonegoro furniture with other furniture, furniture bojonegoro made from genuine teak wood and have a lifespan that can be said is quite old, with old wooden menggukan his furniture, and the results will be very beautiful carvings that give a distinctive style.Craft lathe-fork
Shape typical souvenir teak Bojonegoro who still highlight streaks teak. Penggarapannya conducted thorough and detailed, but still consider the aesthetic aspect. Particularly in the form of miniature cars, motorcycles, rickshaws, trains, clocks or jars, interior decorator.Craft wood waste
Craft teak wood waste formed into works of art in a variety of models have penetrated the export market to many countries.Onix stone craft
Bojonegoro has abundant stone quarries onix so many onix handicraft products can be produced with very satisfactory quality. Onix stone craft center located in District Bubulan.Ledre
Ledre is typical food Bojonegoro. Shaped clamp (like chips roll) with the distinctive aroma of sweet plantains. Very appropriate for afternoon tea or and serving guests or for souvenirs.
Differences ledre with pinchers that ledre smoother, softer and banana aroma stung, while the clamp is rather rough. apart from ledre plantains can also be made from a variety of banana saba bananas for example, green banana, banana milk, etc.. but typical in the area bojonegoro or more optimal in making ledre is using plantains.Salak Wedi
Wedi Salak tastes sweet, masir, crisp, fresh and great. Can be found in every yard of the house in Wedi village and its surroundings. Differences Salak Salak Wedi with others, such as Pondoh, is more water content that makes Salak Wedi feel more refreshed.
The existence of Wedi Salak has existed since tens or even hundreds of years ago, which for generations has been a source of income for villagers Wedi. It is said that the origin of the seed bark was first brought by a cleric 'who teach Islam in Wedi village. From the seed has been growing not only Wedi village but includes also several villages around Wedi, namely Kalianyar and Tanjungharjo.Blimbing Ngringinrejo
Blimbing weighing 2-3 ounces per fruit can be found in the village orchard Ngringinrejo, District Kalitidu, Bojonegoro. It was sweet, fresh and fragrant, perfect for dessert, salad and others.Agro tobacco
Bojonegoro virginia tobacco is the biggest producer in Indonesia and has long been recognized as the best tobacco in the world. Green tobacco plants in almost all regions Bojonegoro can be seen between the months of May to October.Tourist attractions
Bojonegoro has many tourist attractions although not managed optimally. However, this course can be a main attraction. Here are some of them:Kahyangan Fire
Is a source of natural fire that burns throughout the year. and is located in a very strategic position surrounded by forests are protected and free from pollution pollution. sources other than the eternal flame of fire in heaven there is also a spring that is said to cure various skin diseases. Strangely this remotely smelling water buuk but after approaching the smell is gone and the water is of far kelihatang like boiling water but when we took the water is cold and cool. That said, according to the folklore, the efficacy of the location Kahyangan Fire has felt since the government of King Maha Angling Dharma (Dharma Sri Aji) from Malawapati, who trains the soldiers at the site Malawapati Fire is heaven. In fact, there are some Malawapati heritage forged in the fire heaven, including heirlooms mainstay Malawapati Kingdom and the Kingdom of Bojonegoro the Hindu middle age in the past. While it is true whether or not the story is not known for certain, Dharma Fiber Astra is currently stored at one of the famous museums in the Netherlands, to explain that it's real. Fibers were written during King aka Raja Dharma Astra Purusangkana, father Angling Dharma King (son of King gravestones rides, husband Dewi Pramesthi) are legendary. If Fiber Astra Dharma may be returned to Indonesia, can be known with certainty how the genealogy of the kings Malawapati, Yawastina, and Mamenang sourced from a single origin of the King Parikshit, the king of Hastinapur from India.Pacal Reservoir
Pacal reservoir which is one of the tourist attractions in bojonegoro, this type of natural environment presents a very fascinating because surrounded by hills are very beautiful.Wana Tourism dander
advantage of this type is a very spacious and equipped with a golf course, this tour is suitable for children because in addition to golf courses, there are also a variety of children's games, such as playgrounds, ball pond for bathing, swimming pools and the river was very clear with his surroundings cool and of course free from pollution.Residents Forum Bojonegoro
Forum organized by the Bojonegoro which discusses the issue, either by the people living in Bojonegoro or outside the area. And this forum allows members to send suggestions and critique of Government policy Bojonegoro. So the policy taken by the district government is expected to meet the expectations and welfare.
