BANYUWANGI AT A GLANCE
Banyuwangi is the eastern-most regency of East Java. To the north lies the
regency of Situbondo. The regencies of Jember and Bondowoso neighbor Banyuwangi
to the west. To the east lies the island of Bali and to the west lies the
Indonesian Ocean. Banyuwangi is situated on the coordinate 70 45’ 15” S and
113’ 38.2” E. Because of its location, Banyuwangi has diverse natural scenery,
rich art, culture, customs and traditions.
The beauty of nature is spread across Banyuwangi from the west to the east.
Mountains, forests and beaches mark the landscape of the regency. For instance,
Ijen Crater, in the western part of Banyuwangi is famous for its beautiful
crater lake, the traditional sulfur miners who amazingly climb up and down the
slope of Mount Merapi, and the plantations that cover the Crater’s slope. The
National Park of Meru Betiri is famous for its Java Tiger and turtles. These
locations form the center of the Tourism Developed area which is called the
Diamond Triangle, which connects one Tourism Object to another.
Banyuwangi also has various art, culture, customs and traditions. One of
the typical arts of Banyuwangi is Gandrung, a welcoming dance for distinguished
guests. The dance is the defining dance of Banyuwangi. Besides Gandrung,
Seblang, Kuntulan, Damarwulan, Angklung, Ketoprak, Barong, Kendang Kempul,
Jaranan are arts that can be seen in Banyuwangi. Other customs that can be
observed in Banyuwangi include the sea offering, metik (a celebration performed
before rice and coffee harvesting), Rebo Wekasan, Kebo Visit Banyuwangi the
Real Tropical Country keboan, Ruwatan, Tumplek punjen, Gredoan, Endog-endogan,
etc. These events are performed every year and are included in the Calendar of
Events of Banyuwangi. The typical handicrafts and traditional foods are
available across Banyuwangi. The products and places that should be visited are
Batik Tulis at Temenggungan and Tempo, Bamboo handicraft at Kecamatan Rogojampi
and Kalipuro, etc. Banyuwangi also has typical food products; such as bagiak,
selai pisang (banana jam) etc.
There native people of Banyuwangi are Banyuwanginese. They have their own
dialect which combines the languages of Javanese and Balinese. Ethnic Javanese,
Madurese, Balinese and people from Banjar also call Banyuwangi home. The
diverse natural scenery, the rich art, culture, customs and traditions,
constitute worthy treasures that must be introduced to all people. The people
of Banyuwangi and the local government will be supported and benefited by
tourism. The income from tourism will provide the capital to develop the
regency of Banyuwangi. Tourists will also benefit from their rich experiences
as they visit Banyuwangi.
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