BLITAR

The Legend of Lembu Suro

the legend of lembu suro

A long time ago the prosperous kingdom of Daha in Kediri, East Java was ruled by King Syrengga. The king’s favourite daughter, Dewi Kilisuci, was a legendary beauty who had infamously broken the hearts of many hopeful suitors. One day two malevolent kings, Lembu Suro and Mahesa Suro, both mesmerized by Dewi Kilisuci’s beauty, asked …

Soak Up the Sun at the Secret Cove

tugu blitar - cove

Departing from Hotel Tugu Blitar, a 45-minute car journey will take you through charming little Javanese villages. The road continues on foot from here, crossing a cool perennial stream and following a little path fringed with sugarcane plantations. You have arrived at your private little paradise: a beautiful secluded lagoon, all yours for the entire …

The Forgotten Story of Sate Iboe Saroengan from Java and Bali

the forgotten story of sate iboe saroengan from java and bali

Satay is a popular national dish of Indonesia inspired by its diverse ethnic groups’ culinary arts. In Indonesia, satay is widely available from an old-school traveling satay vendor, at a streetside warung, in a fancy restaurant or at a traditional celebration or festival. Back in the days in distant villages of Bali & Java, every …