TRENGGALEK
at a glance
Trenggalek regency is located between 111˚24’ and 112˚11’ east longitude and 75˚3’ and 8˚34’south latitude. Trenggalek borders on
Tulungagung in the north and in the east, Indian Ocean on the south, and
Ponorogo and Pacitan on the west. Trenggalek is 180 km away from the capital
city of East Java, Surabaya and it takes about 5 hours by public
transportation. This regency has 1.205,22 square kilometers width and inhabited
by more or less 800.000 people. Tenggalek regency has 14 districts, 152
villages and 5 subdistricts. The inhabitants of Trenggalek are dominated by
farmer, fishermen, private officer, and state official officer, teacher, and
some other people are working abroad either in formal and informal job area.
The commodity of Trenggalek regency is
agriculture consisting of rice, corn, cassava, soybean, and peanut. Besides,
there is plantation consisting of sugar cane, clove, tobacco, durian, zalacca,
mangos teen, rambutan, coffee, cocoa, coconut, banana and lanseh tree. In addition,
Trenggalek also has soy sauce industry, syrup, tapioca dried fish, batik,
snack, turpentine, cigarette, sawmill, construction material, roof tile and
brick. Trenggalek is also rich of natural resources like marble, mangan,
kaolin, piropilit, etc.
Due to the fact that Trenggalek is
bordered on Indian Ocean in the south, it has many tourism objects which are
very beautiful. Trenggalek has cave, beaches, forest park, and many other
places. Trenggalek has the largest, longest and most beautiful cave in Southeast
Asia, which is called Goa Lawa. Besides, Trenggalek also has another smaller
caves spread around mountainous area in the highland like Goa Ngerit, Goa
Pelang etc. Furthermore, there are many beaches spread around the coastline of
Southern Trenggalek. Starting from the west point which bordered with Pacitan,
Trenggalek has many beautiful beaches in Panggul district. Going eastward we
will find many other beaches in Munjungan district until reaching the east
point of Trenggalek area which is bordered with Tulungagung.
Besides its natural tourism object,
Trenggalek also has many tourism spots which are developed by local government.
The condition of the land in the upland and mountainous provides beautiful
sceneries which are potential to be tourist destination. The government and
local society are working together to beautify certain area to be amazing
tourism spot such as Lembah Dilem and Putri Maron in Bendungan district, Coban
Wonoasri in Munjungan and Banyunget in Watulimo district and many other places.
To the people who love extreme sport, they can try paragliding activity in
Durenan district and rock climbing in Watulimo district.
Another interesting fact about Trenggalek
is the culinary. There are many meal and snacks which can only be found in Trenggalek
like gegog rice, tiwul, manco and alen-alen, etc. in addition, Trenggalek also
has nasi pindang, ayam lodho, nasi pecel which have different taste, Trenggalek
taste which always show you as if you were always visiting Trenggalek. To
satisfy your culinary taste, people are made easy to get what they want in
Culinary center in Kranding Bendorejo district.
Furthermore, Trenggalek is also rich of
tradition and custom. People of Trenggalek are aware and always grateful to be
what they are now. To show their gratitude and respect to the ancestor,
Trenggalek people do ritual or ceremony like Nyadram Bersih Dam Bagong in the
town, Longkangan in Munjungan, Larung Sembonyo in Prigi Watulimo, and many
other traditions.
In short, one two days or even one week
is not enough for everyone to visit Trenggalek. There are many things to learn
and to visit in here. So SPARE YOUR TIME
and ENJOY YOUR TRIP in TRENGGALEK
THE HISTORY of TRENGGALEK
Trenggalek people who
became the origin of Trenggalek residents, began since prehistoric era, since
the stone age about 10,000 years BC.
Originally the community lived in small and independent groups. Then more
migrants were come. Then, began to live in a larger group, which gave birth of
the village. Then started living in large groups that lived side by side with
an orderly order in society.
They didn’t know the
letters because it was still prehistoric era. They weren’t recognizable by the
existenced of a written stone, but from the presenced of signs in a place, with
the existenced of a marker of life in the form of artifacts and others. It was
characterized by the stone relics of tools of domestic life, hunting tools,
farming and etc.
The prehistoric era
ended with the entry of Hinduism and
Buddhism. They taught about the Deity, the Godhead in accordance with the
concept of the Deity of Hinduism and Buddhism. Hinduism also taught letters for
literacy. Then came the inscriptions, inscriptions of stone written and others.
The pre-historic era
ended, and began the era of history. At the same time the village has started
to grow. Started with the royal order. Next came the Hindu kingdoms such as
Tarumanegara, Kalingga, Mataram (Hindu), Kahuripan, Doho / Kadhiri, singosari,
tumapel, panjalu, majapahit, and etc. These kingdoms were alternately
supervised Trenggalek.
Next, came the Islamic
sultanate Demak Bintoro, panjang, mataram (Islam), Yogyakarta Sultanate and
kasunanan sultanate / Surakarta sultanate. With the passage of time, entered
the government of Dutch East Indies in Trenggalek, then Japanese and now
Trenggalek under the auspices of Negara
Kesatuan Republic Indonesia (NKRI).
Trenggalek at time
around 929 AD has become an autonomous
region with the name kadipaten Kampak, then
Sendang Kamulyan, then become Trenggalek since 1950 until now.
TRENGGALEK
Wisata Pantai
1. Prigi
Beach
Prigi beach area is ±
5 ha and length ± 2 km. This beach is located in the Tasikmadu village, the
district of Watulimo, or about 69 Km south of Trenggalek City. The road to
reach Prigi Beach has been mostly paved with good condition. Achievement from
the city of Trenggalek and Tulungagung through Durenan Trenggalek from Bandung
Tulungagung with the distance ± 30 km. The distance from Bandung to goa Lowo ±
8km. After arriving at km 8 enter of Lowo cave, the distance from the road to
the entrance of Goa about 200 meters.
Type of
transportation (motorcycle, car and bus can reach the location, MPU type of
colt / bison available starting from the intersection three of Durenan from
Trenggalek city terminal using mini buses majoring Trenggalek -Durenan -
Bandung - Watulimo get off in Watuagung village with transportation service
time from 06.00 till 17.00 WIB. Besides being a frequented tourist attraction
in Trenggalek, Prigi Beach is also the largest Fish Auction Place (TPI) and the
largest Nusantara Harbor on the south coast of Java.
When you visit Prigi
Beach you can enjoy time with swimming / playing water, camping and sports,
children's games, interaction with fishermen, fresh fish shopping, fishing,
tennis or just staying in some hotels near the beach. Prigi Beach will become
more crowded when there is a marine ceremony / Larung Sembonyo, which is an
annual ceremony as a thanksgiving to God for the abundant sea products.
This ceremony is
usually held every Sunday Pon Selo
Javanese calender. Beside to be a thanks giving ceremony, the residents here
also believe that the ritual of Larung Sembonyo is held as a wedding memorial
in the history of Raden Tumenggung Yudha Negara. Raden Tumenggung Yudha Negara
is a head of Mataram Kingdom warriors who managed to open Prigi region with the
guarantee of willing to marry Putri Gambar Inten.
2. Pantai Karanggongso
Karanggongso Beach
Banana Boat playing at Karanggongso Beach
Karanggongso beach
located ± 3 km east of Prigi Beach, precisely located in the village of
Tasikmadu Watulimo ± 52 km south of the city of Trenggalek. Karanggongso Beach
area about 4 ha and 1 km. The waves on the Karanggongso Beach are relatively
quiet, so it is perfect for swimming and bathing. We can also interact with
fishermen on the sea or Larung Sembonyo every Suro (Javanes ecalender).
The road to
Karanggongso Beach is paved with good condition and to reach the beach you can
pass the city of Trenggalek and Tulungagung. If you are from Tulungagung can go
through Bandung, Tulungagung regency from Bandung travel by the distance ± 18
km to Watulimo.
If you are from the
city of Trenggalek can through the terminal by minibus XL code majors
Trenggalek - Durenan - Bandung - Watulimo and continued with the local
public (colt and ojek). From the
intersection 3 of Prigi beach with modes transportation of motorcycles, cars,
buses can reach to the location.
The facilities that
available at Karanggongso Beach include cottages, hotels and boat rental,
including Prigi hotel and a hotel belonging to a local government cooperative,
as well as several small restaurants and stalls serving a variety of food and
beverages archipelago. Along Karanggongso beach grow lush trees that add to the
cold air on the beach during the day.
3. Pantai Damas
Damas beach is
located 5 km southwest of Prigi Beach, precisely located in Karanggandu village
Watulimo ± 53 km south of Trenggalek city. The road to Damas Beach up to
Watulimo is paved with good condition, while the direction to Damas Beach along
the 5 km is still much damaged (in the process of repair).
The public transport
MPU type of colt / bison is available starting the intersection three of Durenan.
From Trenggalek city terminal using minibus XL code majoring Trenggalek -
Durenan - Bandung - Watulimo, can be continued with local transportation.
The Coastal area ±
5,5 ha and length 2 km. The area is patterned linear along the coast of the
road and parking. Damas beach is still very natural, has a long and sloping
coastline, a large and shady campground, a fishing area with a variety of fish
and crayfish, tourism activities, swimming, sunbathing, and interacting with
fishermen.
Damas beach is
suitable for swimming, surfing, sunbathing or beach sports like beach volley.
Facilities available on the beach like Warung and kiosks, parking lots,
electricity (ganset) and springs.
4. Pantai Pelang
In addition to having the designation as a friendly
city, Trenggalek also turned out to save the attraction of tourism, especially
beaches that certainly will not be outdone by various beaches in Tulungagung.
For tourists, a vacation to Pelang Beach is a
very pleasant thing. The condition of the beach is clean and still natural
impression of a special attraction. The existence of this beach also add the colorful
variety of tourist attractions in East Java. In addition to the clean beach
conditions, the air around the beach is also cool. This is certainly goodfor tourist
destination.
You also don’t have to worry about the location
that is hard to find because this beach can be easily achieved only by
landline. Although from the southwest of the center of Trenggalek can take up
to 3 hours or about 56 km. The trip to the beach is also not going to be boring
because along the way you will be presented with mountain views.
If you go through the route from the southwest
of Trenggalek City, you will pass some villages that provide beautiful scenery
along the way.
In addition to access from the city of
Trenggalek, you can also travel from Ponorogo through the route of Jetis-Ngasinan-Bunkal-Ngerayon-
Trenggalek Border. Only this one route that’s quite difficult because it must
through some steep hills.
Basically the existing streets are in good condition,
but there are a few places with streets damaged that increased the traffic accidents.
So you still have to be vigilant during this trip to Pelang Beach.
The beach is located in the Wonocoyo village,
Panggul thats rich of exotic natural beauty that is not inferior to Tanjung
Lesung in Pandeglang.
At certain times, the waves look rolled up but
at other times seem calm. This is certainly the main attraction for tourists.
In addition, there are cliffs or hills along the beach that’s quite beautiful.
You should not miss a hike up hill and see the scenery around this beach from
the height. The best time to visit this place is at dusk where you can watch
the beautiful sunset here.
But behind the beauty, previously this beach
often the victims died from drowning in the sea. Unlike the myth of Kejawan
Beach in Cirebon that has sea water efficacious, the myth in Pelang Beach is
more in the negative direction. Mitos that developed, the victims who died from
drowning because it is arrogant, wearing a certain color or disrespect with
Nyai Roro Kidul.
In Pelang Beach, there are also other tourist
attraction that is waterfall. The distance is also not far away, just about 300
meters from the northwest coast. There, you can see the beauty of the waterfall
with the height about 35 meters from the ground. If you want more, you can
explore again about 100 meters to the east then you will meet Pelang cave. Pelang
cave is really still very natural and worthy to be developed as a charming
natural attractions.
The existing facilities on this beach are also
quite complete. Like rinse rooms, toilets and children's playground is
available around the beach area parking lot. The ticket to the beach is also
very cheap Rp. 3000 per person on weekdays and Rp. 5000 every person at
weekend.
Pelang Waterfall
5.
WisataPantai Taman Kilikili di
Trenggalek
Kili-Kili
beach tourism place in Trenggalek is one of the tourist attractions located in
wonocoyo village, Panggul, Trenggalek. Kili-Kili beach in Trenggalek is a
bustling tourist spot with tourists on weekdays and holidays. This place is
very beautiful and can provide a different sensation with our daily activities.
Kili Kili beach in Trenggalek has a charm of beauty that is very interesting to
visit. Kili-Kili beach in Trenggalek is perfect for your holiday activities,
especially during long holidays such as national holidays, or other holidays.
The beauty of Kili-Kili beach in Trenggalek is very good for all of you who are
near or in the distance to move closer and visit Kili-Kili beach.
Kili-
Kili beach has a characteristic of a very stunning scenery in the form of
sunset moment and sunrise moment. The tourism of Kili-Kili beach along the edge
is overgrown with pandanus trees. in the vicinity of May to August the
residents of Wonocoyo village who live
not far from the beach the Bendogolor village residenst often find sea turtles
laying eggs in that place. Locals call it "Pasiran", the location is
also used as a conservation of turtle cultivation. There are 7 species of
turtle cultivated at the location of Kili - Kili beach. From the 7 turtle there
are 4 species that are cultivated such as Turtle Blimbing or Leatherback Turtle
(Dermochelys Olivacea), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricata), Green Turtle
(Chelonia Mydas), Gray Turtle or called Lepidochelys Olivach.
Kili-Kili
beach tourism in Trenggalek practically a beach resort that has several
facilities and services among others as ; Vehicle parking area, Mosque, Bath /
MCK, warung and many more.
For
tourists from Trenggalek is not confused anymore to visit the location of Kili
-Kili beach. But how for tourists outside the city and even abroad, of course
they are confused and afraid to get lost, don’t worry for tourists out of
trenggalek. I have a solution so that you all don’t get lost. Of course, the transportation
you use to travel to Kili-kili by using private vehicles such as: Personal car
or motorcycle. You can ask for directions to Kili Kili Beach on google maps
installed on your smartphone. Because using a private vehicle will be more fun
than using public transport. But if you use public transportation such as: bus
or other transportation is also not a big problem, you can stop at the bus
terminal of the city or village of your destination. After that proceed by
using a motorcycle or your personal vehicle to the location of Kili Kili beach
in Trenggalek.
6. WisataPantaiKonang di Trenggalek
Konang
Beach in Trenggalek is one of the tourist attractions located in the nglebeng
village, Panggul, trenggalek. Konang Beach in Trenggalek is a bustling tourist
spot with tourists on weekdays and holidays. This place is very beautiful and
can give a different sensation to our daily activities.
Konang
beach in Trenggalek is perfect for your holiday activities, especially during
long holidays such as national holidays, or other holidays. The beauty of
Konang beach in Trenggalek is very good for all of you who are near or in the
distance to move closer and visit Konang beach.
Konang
Beach in Trenggalek is a famous beach in Trenggalek. There is no ticket fee to
enjoy the beauty of this fisherman beach. Perfect to visit Konang Beach in the
afternoon. On the edge of the beach many stalls that sell grilled fish.
Although spelled out as a fishing beach that many boats, Konang Beach is clean
enough. Konang beach is like the river mouth beach. If you browse the east side
of the beach, tourists can find the wooden boats of fishermen parked on the
beach. In front of the ranks of the boats, there is a river flow as well as a
shallow puddle of water that stretches from the east and empties into Konang
Beach.
Konang
beach tourism in Trenggalek practically a beach resort that has several
facilities and services among others as ; Vehicle parking area, Mosque, Bath /
MCK, warung and many more.
If
the transportation you use to travel to Konang Beach in Trenggalek by using
private vehicles such as: Personal car or motorcycle. You can ask for
directions to Konang Beach in Trenggalek on google maps installed on your
smartphone. Because using a private vehicle will be more fun than using public
transport. However, if you use public transport such as: bus or other
transportation is also not a big problem, you can stop at the city bus terminal
or village of your destination.
7.
Wisata Pantai Ngampiran
Ngampiran
Beach in Trenggalek is one of the tourist attractions located in the tawing
village, munjungan, trenggalek. This is a bustling tourist spot with tourists
on weekdays and holidays. This place is very beautiful and can give a different
sensation to our daily activities.
Ngampiran
Beach in Trenggalek. This beach is still very natural and white sand. Almost
the same as some of the previous beaches in Trenggalek, Ngampiran beach is
perfect forvisit as a family attraction because of its natural beauty and
riveting. This beach still looks natural, with a vast expanse of white sand and
rocks are scattered along the beach. Rocks coral is one of the main attraction
for local tourists and tourists outside the region to travel on the location. Some
activities that can you can do in this beach include swimming, playing sand,
fishing, and enjoy the natural scenery typical of the beach air
8. Pantai Ngadipuro
Ngadipuro
Beach in Trenggalek is one of the tourist attractions located in Craken
village, Munjungan, trenggalek. Ngadipuro Beach in Trenggalek is a bustling
tourist spot with tourists on weekdays and holidays. This place is very
beautiful and can give a different sensation to our daily activities.
Ngadipuro
Beach in Trenggalek is a coastal fisherman beach that has beautiful scenery
with white sand beach and the waves of the beach are wilting medium. This beach has a length approximately 1 km
with a beach area of 12 ha, 59 km distance from the city of Trenggalek and 240 km
distance from the capital of East Java province, Surabaya.
Ngadipuro
Beach Munjungan Trenggalek view is so beautiful to make our minds more fresh.
The breeze of the beach provides a cool feeling and the comfortable sensation
of the beach atmosphere. In addition, there are many other interesting things
that can be done with family, friends, or couples there. In addition to
enjoying the beautiful view, we can play sand, swim, know the life of people
around Ngadipuro Beach by interacting with the fishermen who have activities
there
9. Pantai
Blado Munjungan, Kado Elok Pesisir Selatan Jawa
Blado Beach in Munjungan, a
beautiful gift on the southern coast of Java. Blado beach is not as famous as
Prigi, Parangtritis, and Pangandaran. Similarly, its position on the southern
coast of Java Island, facing the vastness of the Indonesian Ocean. Blado Beach
is located in Munjungan, Trenggalek, East Java. Blado beach sandy brown sand,
stretching along three kilometers from west to east, lies in the bay fenced
green hills.
Coconut trees soar in the
coastal mainland. Mangrove trees, pancer or river to accommodate tidal water, a
place of belaying traditional fishing boats. Blado beach is about 47 kilometers
from the city of Trenggalek. From the direction of Surabaya or Malang and
Tulungagung, Blado Beach can be reached from T-junction to Gandusari, Kampak,
Munjungan.
At some point, the street is in
the form of letter S, even Z due to sharp bend and incline. a lot of asphalt
and cement cores of hardened roads. Because of the difficult way to Munjungan,
there is a strong advice for those who never cross the path to take advantage
of the services of the local driver. Usually, there is a driver who offers a
services at the intersection of Kampak and Munjungan.
Munjungan is an area passed by
the South Java Passage (JLS). JLS road has a width of 20-30 meters, from
southern Banyuwangi, Jember, Lumajang, Malang, Blitar, Tulungagung, Trenggalek,
Pacitan, to penetrate the border of Central Java, to Yogyakarta &to West Java.
However, the project is under construction. Just about two kilometers of JLS
road in Munjungan location that has been finished.
Similar to Parangtritis and
also in Prigi, there is a tradition of fishing sea lapping at Blado Beach. The
name is Longkangan that fell on Friday Kliwon in the month of Selo in the
Javanese calendar, or Dzulqaidah in the Hijriah calendar. According to
Lamoedji, 86, who was once a sub-district in Munjungan, Longkangan is a
tradition of thankfulness of fishermen. "The fishermen thanked and prayed
to God for the abundance of fish catches," said Lamoedji.
Legend said Longkangan is the
anniversary of Roro Puthut, a person whom some Munjungan people believe to be
tasked by the ruler of South Sea Nyi Roro Kidul to guard the sea in the Munjungan
area. Fishermen usually remove gunungan or rice buceng, and various urchases to
the middle of the sea.
The waves of Blado Beach are
great, usually thewaves on the beach overlooking the vast ocean, make it
perfect for those who love to surf. Visitors are prohibited from bathing on the
beach because the waves are dangerous. For fishing enthusiasts, Blado Beach is
also a fun place, as well as for adventure. For those who are like of eating,
can enjoy swordfish or spicy peppery smoke, with tiwul made from cassava.
WISATA ALAM
1. Hutan
Mangrove Pancer Cengkrong
Mangrove Pancer
Cengkrong Forest is located in Karanggandu village, Watulimo Subdistrict,
Trenggalek Regency, East Java. Mangrove forest is not far from Prigi beach
which became an idol tourist destination in Trenggalek. Because of the beauty
and the natural charm of the very green leaves that will spoil your eyes, the
forest is managed by POKMASWAS (Kelompok Masyarakat Pengawas) Kejung Samodra.
Beside as a tourist, in this forest you can also get training organized by
forest managers, such as seeding, mangrove planting, and even mangrove syrup
processing.The existing bridge in Mangrove Pancer Cengkrong Forest also
commonly called "Jembatan Galau", for you who are sad.
2. Wisata
Banyu Anget
Once
entering the location, fresh atmosphere immediately felt, the forest is still
beautiful as well also the arrangement of the area is so good, is guaranteed
you will enjoy the spots that are in it.
The
location still in the process of development, located in the middle of the
forest area, so it is quite beautiful and look natural. The sounds of birds and
vother animals are also still loud audible, as if welcoming tourists who come.
To navigate all the available destinations, there is provided a fairly
representative road access, complete with guidance signs. In addition, the
manager also implements strict supervision to every visitor who comes, so they
haven’ to throw garbage carelessly.
One
of the main favorite points of visitors is Urang Kambu waterfall. Water falling
from the Once satisfied to indulge in Urang Kambu waterfall area, tourists who
come can be directly shifted to the Hammock rides in the camping ground area.
Tourists who come can enjoy the sensation of relaxing in a storied bag that
hangs between two trees.
Banyu
Nget destination is located in Dukuh Village, Watulimo District, Trenggalek or
about 35 Km from the center of Trenggalek and Tulungagung. The access to the location
is quite easy and located one lane with Lawa Cave, Prigi Beach, Pasir Putih
Beach and mangrove ecotourism.
3. Kedung
Urang Kambu Desa Dukuh
This is paradise view
that’s accidentally hidden by the locals to look natural and still fascinating.
The name is Kedung Urang Kambu, located in Ketro, Dukuh Village, Watulimo
Subdistrict, Trenggalek Regency, its location is almost undetectable, about 3
kilometers and down following the river flow with jurug nanas. there is a
magical nuance that makes the eyes immediately glared and amazed look at the
water blue and the precipice of the cliff.
According to the
guide story who guides us to the destination, this kedung formerly inhabited by
a creature named Urang Kambu water. Urang Kambu is a water creature of a kind
of shrimp that live in fresh water and has a relatively small size, its life is
clustered and often lined up like a walking race. Well because the dominant
species of this is Urang Kambu around it named Kedung Urang Kambu, as a sign
that here was once home to Urang kambu.
The position of
Kedung Urang Kambu is right under the hollow rock, so directly we can enjoy the
view from the top of the cliff (there is a small cave under the rock), we are very
careful under this rock, because the stones are full of moss as indicate that
this place not too touchable man.
Blue, green, cool,
fresh, fascinating, fantastic and blaring, that's all I can say. According to
Misbahus Surur, Urang or Udang is a marker that the quality of the river water
is still clean, just like the pacet that marks the naturalness of the land
around here.
4.
Jurug Waru Dongko
Jurug Waru Dongko in
Trenggalek is a tourist destination that you must visit because the charm of
its beauty. The local residents of Jurug Waru Dongko in Trenggalek are also
very humble towards local and foreign tourists as well.
Jurug Waru Dongko has a
waterfall that is not so high, the water flow is not so much depends on the
season. But the other beauty is actually offered by the natural pond. With a
clear green color, the pool is located around jurug Waru it looks so tempting
anyone who saw it for swimming or just playing water. around the pool there are
rocky cliffs towering magnificent. As if to add exotic scenery in this Jurug
Waru.
Not inferior to other
waterfalls, Jurug Waru display natural beauty that very impressive if you visit
this waterfall. In addition to the exotic scenery, the air around jurug Waru is
also quite cool so it really can make us more relaxed enjoy the natural scenery
at jurug Waru.
Wisata Budaya
1.
The
Traditional Ceremony of Larung Sembonyo
Prigi Beach Watulimo is the one of tourism assets
in Trenggalek Regency, besides presenting the charming natural scenery there
are also annual events that need to be witnessed. Prigi people call this
traditional ceremony as Labuh Laut
Larung Sembonyo which is held once a year at the Fish Auction Place (TPI) of
Prigi Beach
Larung Sembonyo Ceremony is held as a
manifestation of gratitude to God and the expression of offishermen and society gratitude in Prigi to
the ancestors who have meritoriously opened the Prigi bay area so that it can
be used as land for residence and earn income. The respected ancestor named
Tumenggung Yudo Negoro. As a symbol of gratitude, and thank, the community
makes a tumpeng containing food and harvests to sea and other uba rampe [this
series of offerings is called Sembonyo] for further into the sea.
In its implementation, Labuh
Laut Larung Sembonyo begins with Sembonyo caravan towards Fish Auction Place
(TPI). The procession of the carnival will bring a series of offerings of
Sembonyo accompanied by various traditional arts. Community leaders will
accompany the entourage of the carnival to the Fish Auction Place (TPI) in Prigi
Beach. The procession of Larung Sembonyo ceremony will begin with the art of
jaranandance as the opening act. Then continued with the reading of the origin legend
of the traditional ceremony of Larung Sembonyo.
When a sustenance is spilled, then at that moment
also gratitude should be offered. The belief that is what makes the fishermen
in Prigi Beach, Watulimo preserving the traditional ceremony of Larung
Sembonyo. The Myth of Prigi people about making Prigi area is the origin of the
Larung sembonyoceremony.
The implementation is done by
fishermen and farmers that related to livelihood as fishermen, farmers and a
means to honor his ancestors who are meritorious in opening Prigi bay. They don’t want to forget the
services of Tumenggung Yudo Negoro as a hero and founder of Tawang village,
Tasikmadu. If they neglect fear of disturbance, difficult in fish pennies,
failed agricultural harvests, outbreaks, natural disasters and so on.
The ceremony of Larung
sembionyo in 1985 was carried out on a large scale after previously stalled due
to the political situation. The warning was assisted by the local government.
Trenggalek in order to promote tourism. The Sembonyo ceremony carried out fully
qualified terms, and a wide range of restrictions. This affects the nature of
the Prigi community, especially the fisherman that requires perseverance,
fortitude and courage to challenge death, which lurks every moment. Sea is
their fields, the sea where their sustenance place.
The
Origin of Sembonyo
Sembonyo is actually a dummy bride in the form of
a small doll of glutinous rice flour, shaped like a pair of brides are together.
Sitting on a boat complete with satang equipment, which is a tool to run and
drive a boat. The illustration of the spinning bridegroom on this boat is also
equipped with a pair of artificial bridegroom made of ares or galih banana
stems, decorated with flower of jasmine. Because sembonyo depicting the bride,
the ceremonial equipment sembyono also equipped with asahan (sesaji) and other
equipment as well as traditional marriage ceremony of Java.
The bride's replica called Sembonyo is related to
the ordinary myths about the tradition of larung sembonyo. This tradition stems
from an incident that occurred, the marriage between Raden Nganten Gambar
Inten, with Raden Tumenggung Kadipaten Andong Biru. Raden Nganten Gambar Inten
is also known as raden Nganten Tengahan.
Larung Sembonyo is getting inspiration from Prigi
legend about Tumenggung Yudhonegoro. The Prigi society believes he has the real
name of Raden Kromodipo, a chief soldier of the Mataram Kingdom. Once, said the
legend, Yudhonegoro received orders from Duke of Andong Biru. Andong Biru is
the Royal Mataram aristocracy who received the king's mandate as a ruler of
forest areas on the coast of Java, ranging from Pacitan to Banyuwangi. Mataram
who was ambitious to expand the area, heavily open new areas. Then Andong Biru
ordered Yudhonegoro to open Prigi area which was still a jungle, becoming a
populated area.
Andong Biru lure Yudhonegoro, later if he
successfully opened Prigi area, he is entitled to marry his beloved daughter,
Gambar Inten. Yudhonegoro didn’t disappoint. Prigi become uninhabited areas. The power of
Mataram widened. Andong Biru also fulfilled his vow to Yudhonegoro. As an expression
of joy, Andong Biru held a massive wedding party Yudhonegoro-Gambar Inten. The
party takes place on Monday Kliwon, Selo month on Javanese calendar. In the
midst of his happiness to marry a beautiful princess Gambar Inten, Yudhonegoro
not forget themselves. He is grateful. Thanks to the support of the ruler of
the sea, Prigi is no longer a wilderness, Gambar Inten also belongs to him. For
this reason, Yudhonegoro did the sea alms by slashing the monkeys into the sea
of Prigi beach.
This
tradition is maintained by Prigi
society. Only,
in its development, LarungSembonyo no longer falls on Monday Kliwon, but Sunday
Kliwon. Prigi society maintains Kliwon (market day according to Javanese
calendar). A practical reason for a Sunday holiday so travelers have free time
to follow LarungSembonyo. The
ceremony takes
place every year that fall on Sunday Kliwon, Selomonth(Dzulqa'dah) according to
Javanese calendar
2. Tradisi Longkangan
Longkangan is a traditional
ceremony of Munjungan society and fisherman. The ceremony is held as an
expression of gratitude to God over the abundance of catches of the sea. This
tradition also serves the warning to the ancestors who opened the main of
Munjungan area Rara Puthut which supposedly by the Queen of South Coast is
believed to control the Coast Ngiring, Blado, Sumbreng, and Ngadipuro Munjungan
The time of
Longkangan is done every Selo Javanese calendar, precisely on Kliwon Friday.
The traditional ceremony is usually done in the afternoon. Beginning with
Tumpeng Agung caravan from Pendopo Munjungan to Blado Beach led by the Head
of Munjungan , Kirab is accompanied by
ladies with javanese troupe dressed in traditional clothing. Arriving at Blado
Beach the Longkangan procession begins. Like Labuh larung sembonyo, in this
tradition of longkangan also must have art of tayub to complement this
procession.
Longkangan is a
marine customary ceremony. This ceremony is a routine agenda every year enter the suro month (Javanese calendar). The
location of Longkangan Traditional
Ceremony is on Blado Munjungan Beach.
A series of
Longkangan ceremonies are characterized by tumpeng agung and various crops. Longkangan
ceremonial consists of two parts, ceremonial process and the order of ceremonial . The process of
Longkangan traditional ceremony need to consider the location of the
implementation, the time of execution, the perpetrator of the ceremony, the
purpose of the ceremony and ceremonial offerings. Meanwhile, the order of the
ceremony itself consists of pre ceremony, ceremonial core, and closing.
A series of
Longkangan traditional ceremonies, always accompanied by Tayub dance. The
function of this tayub dance as a sacred symbol of mandatory ceremonial
requirements. The belief of Munjungan society
that the Tayub Dance is a tribute to the ancestral spirits, as well as one of
the embodiments of the ancestral spirits.
The majority of
Munjungan society live from the catch fish on the sea. This Longkangan
traditional ceremony is aimed to appreciate God's blessings on the catch of the
sea. at the same time likes to the ancestors who began to open Munjungan
area, Roro Puthut. The public believes,
she is the envoys of the South Coast Queen to oversee Ngampiran, Blado,
Sumberang, and Ngadipuro Beach. In terms of government, the ceremony is to
preserve the local culture, in addition to promoting and strengthening the
relationship of fishermen with the government.
Wisata Kuliner
1. Nasi
Goreng Anglo
Anglo is a typical
fried rice from Trenggalek that usually called mawut rice. When you viewed and
compared with fried rice in general this is very different. The
primary difference is mawut rice served with any additional vegetables and
noodles. This fried rice doesn’t use a stove but uses charcoal. Because the
typical use of charcoal makes this fried rice has a unique and distinctive
taste.
2. Nasi
Gegog
The area that offer
uniqueness food are located in the District of Bendungan. This typical food is
gegog rice. This rice is plain rice but the special thing is this rice wrapped
using banana leaves on top of it is given “teri” that has been seasoned in the
steamer. Sego gegog Mbah Tumirah is one of the most favorite places. The
process of making and recipes are still rarely made to make it very traditional
and very tasty. Not only gegog rice that
offered but also there are gorengan and nice scenery because of the
village that is in the highlands of Trenggalek.
3. Nasi
Lodho
Lodho is the next
typical food of Trenggalek. This food is very typical because not all the time
we can cook this food. Because usually this food only exists at the first
holiday of Eid Mubarak and the seventh day. Because of this peculiarity, many
people who seek this food. Lodho is made from chicken that is roasted and
already in spices, then cook using yellow spices and other spices. Due to the
unique flavor and aroma of grilled chicken makes this food is very tempting and
delicious.
However, now not only
on the feast of Eid Mubarak but there are so many area that open a Lodho stall.
Usually in eating lodho, we use vegetables and tiwul rice as carbohydrate.
4. Nasi
Tiwul
From some typical
foods in Trenggalek, tiwul rice is the most popular. The rice that made from
cassava has a distinctive flavor. Because of the uniqueness, tiwul is suitable
to combine with some cuisines. Usually this rice is eaten with lodho and also
to eat tiwul rice using salted fish sauce and kulupan.
5. Tahu
Lontong Khas Trenggalek
Well the next menu is
tahu lontong. It must have been a lot of people know this food. Because the
distinctive and delicious of the taste. Served with petis soy sauce with a
little touch of a little spicy flavor and also along with the complement of the
tofu itself make people fall in love with this food.
You can find out this
lontong in the west of Trenggalek square. Because the nice taste, this shop is
very crowded in coming visitors so you have to get ready to queue and buy this
food.
6. Rujak
Cingur Sumber Gedong
Actually not much
different from rujak cingur elsewhere. But don’t get me wrong first, from the
outside is like rujak as in general but the difference is the spice of rujak
itself. Because it is close to the coastal , petis that used is very tasty and
delicious
7. Alen-alen
Alen-alen is a snack
or a typical snack in Trenggalek, a flavor that presented is very tasteful.
Because the taste, this food is often used as a souvenir of the family, and
also as a friend together when relaxing. Made from tapioca flour, garlic, eggs,
and many others. Indicates that this typical food Trenggalek this is a food
that has a high protein content.
Alen-alen is also a
lot of flavor variations not only original, but also balado, onion taste, and also the taste of
roasted corn. To get this snack almost in all gift shops that almost everywhere
there.
8. Sale
Pisang
The chips made from
bananas that are thinly sliced and directly fried until dry without any extra
make the taste in sale pisang is very tasty. This snack has a strong taste and
makes saliva up and down want to try it. Because many consumer, sale pisang often
sold out of town for luring the snack lovers. Therefore for you who like to
trip don’t forget to stop in Trenggalek City to buy this snack, is guaranteed
addicted and want to come back again
9. Kripik
Tempe
Tempe certainly no
stranger again for Indonesian people because it contains many nutrients and can
also be processed into various kind, one of these is kripik tempe. This food is very popular by
many people who come to the city of Trenggalek because supposedly said the taste
given is a unique and rarely found. Therefore many people who hunt Trenggalek
typical food to serve as a souvenir for the family
10. Ikan
Asap Prigi
Because Trenggalek is a coastal area don’t
forget the typical food of this place. The smoked fish is a typical food of
Prigi area, not just the beach that served in this place also many people
selling smoked fish. The fish is very fresh so the tastes also very tasty but
because this fresh fish quickly rot if not quickly included cooling into
machine or cooked. Because the newly arrived fish is usually directly processed
without any preservation first.
