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Tablanusu villages in the district Depapre, Jayapura regency, Papua Province. It is a fishing village which was inaugurated by Jayapura Regency Government as this tourist village of tourists ready to be pampered with various types of tourism, such as jungle tours, beach tours, lake tours, historical tours and cultural tours.

Before settling in this beautiful, distant village, the community Tablanusu ancestors had moved twice. First time since they inhabit the two islands in the bay not far from where they live now. Caused by the tsunami that swept the region, those who survived and f led to safer places. Then, the new settlement they called the Old Village. When this old village inhabited, they were living as farmers, with tubers and bananas as a mainstay crop. Because the population grew, as more and more land for farming is limited, they finally decided to move again. After finding a suitable location, the new township was later given the name Tablanusu, which means the sun sets. While at this Tablanusu their livelihood shifted from farming to fishing.

Tablanusu village Attraction

Natural, beautiful, and exotic. That impression of tourists while in the village Tablanusu Tour. Impression has to be enjoyed when traveling from Pier Depapre outboard engined boat to the dock Tablanusu. Because, along the way, tourists will be amazed chuckle green foliage of various trees, clear sea water, and the line of hills and mountains. The air is clean and cool complete satisfaction to the recreational traveler the fishing village. To reach these villages by the sea but can also be by road from Jayapura and Sentani.

Exotic atmosphere and mystique will be immediately ambushed travelers, upon arriving at the village tour. Because, unlike fishing village in general are familiar with the stretch of sand, much of the Tourism Village just blanketed Tablanusu black coral. In any direction to view posted, only a stretch of natural stone that looks shiny. Similarly, wherever the foot went, the sound of crushed coral ever heard. Friction caused by the crushed stone resembling sobs, this fishing village was then called by the name of the village "Crying Stones". That said, the black coral that surrounds the existing Village Tablanusu been eating their ancestors decided to move to the area. Coral stones can also be used as a place of natural reflexology foot.

Another specialty Tablanusu inhabited village of about 500 heads of households (families) is located in the village administrative neatness. Although only a small village and was far away in corners, this village is well arranged. For example, in traditional villages have RT and RW. And, even each alley located in the village already has a name. Another attraction, though somewhat small village, the people who inhabit this village are customary divided into ten tribes, the Tribe Sumile, Danya, SUWAE, Apaserai, Serantow, Wambena, Semisu, Selli, Yufuwai, and Yakurimlen.

Greeting people warm and friendly with strangers, so confirmed how special sightseeing tour to the village of Tablanusu. Familiarize themselves with these villagers fairly easy and inexpensive. Only the capital betel nut (Areca catechu / betel palm), tourists are able to merge themselves with the local community. As the people of Papua in general, people were known to Tablanusu consume nut (Pinang).

Another uniqueness of the Tablanusu village is the availability various tourism objects in one place. This course gives space to the tourists to choose the type of recreation in accordance with the wishes of the village which has an area of about 230.5 hectares.

Historical tours for enthusiasts, for example, can see the remnants Allied Forces in World War II. Moreover, according to history, this village has become one of the allied army base in eastern Indonesia. Emplacement and the dock landing former allied soldiers were among the remnants of World War II, which still can be found here. Other historical tourist attraction is a tomb near the church and a monument to the cross. Tomb is believed to be the tomb of a local community leaders as well as one of the founders of the church. As for the inscription of the cross erected to commemorate the entry of Christianity into Tablanusu Village in the early 1900s.

For nature tourism enthusiasts, can go to the forest with local village or enjoy the charm of Lake Dukumbo unspoiled. In the forest, tourists can see different types of plants and listening to the bird variety. Whereas in natural lakes there are many fish, especially fish, milkfish (chanos chanos), fish mujair (Oreochromis mossambicus) and carp (Cyprinus carpio).

For tourists who want to see orchids, are encouraged to visit the two islands are located not too far from the tourist village. Only a few minutes by boat, tourists can see directly endemic orchids of Papua it. In the afternoon, the two islands is also a haven of various species of birds. The birds perched on branches of trees lined up and formed a beautiful landscape sunset.

As for tourists who want to try other things, can visit the waters. natural beauty of coastal dynamic, clear and calm sea, and the sea breeze blowing breeze were among the attractions of this water. Besides fishing, the clear sea water can also accommodate tourists who want to swim or dive. When diving, tourists will be amazed at the wealth beneath the sea, like a coral reef that still maintained its continuity and various types of fish that swim in groups. If lucky, here tourists can see the shark. In addition, for tourists who desire to look for fish with the fishermen in this area, please come to the beach at night Tablanusu. As fishermen in general, fishermen here have gone to sea at night, especially during the dark sky. Because, at this time that the fish more easily caught. Besides relying on hooks and spears, fishing in this area is also often find fish by diving to the bottom of the sea accompanied by torch light.

When you're lucky, you can watch the event live and special ceremonies Tablanusu Tourism Village community. For example, a warning on the entry of the Gospel to the village is commemorated every year. At that time, local people will rally around the village, which ended with a Mass held in their small church. In addition, some locations in the waters, especially the many coral reefs, diruwat a year or once every two years. To obtain a blessing for the sea and at the same time preserving the sea, the people who inhabit the northern coast of Jayapura regency was held two rituals, the rites and rituals Tiyatiki Sasi.

Ritual Sasi is stuck ironwood branches coast (suang pot) in places that many fish, especially in the area of coral reef fish which is a nest. While ritual aimed Tiyatiki prohibit fishing for some time has been agreed.

Location

Administratively, Tablanusu Tourism Village is in the District Depapre, Jayapura regency, Papua Province, Indonesia.

Access

For tourists who want to visit the Village Tourism Tablanusu, can start the trip from Jayapura, the capital of Papua Province. Of Jayapura, tourists can take a bus or other vehicles into the town of Sentani, Jayapura regency capital. Sentani town is about 33 kilometers from the city of Jayapura. Upon arrival at Sentani City, followed by a trip on a bus or rent a car to the Wharf Depapre chartered by travel time approximately 1.5 hours. Through Depapre Wharf, journey to the village can proceed Tablanusu Tours by land or by boat to the dock outboard engine Tablanusu with travel time approximately 20 minutes. After that, the way to proceed Tablanusu Tourism Village on foot.

Accommodation and Other Facilities

In the village there are various Tablanusu tourism facilities, such as tourist guides, churches, rental boats, fish markets, and shops that provide a variety of food, drinks, and souvenirs typical of the local community. For tourists who want to stay, here is an inn "SUWAE Resort" which consists of several rooms (still in development) or hire a local resident's house (homestay). For tourists who want to unite with nature, can be comfortably camped in various locations in the village, like the beach, the lake, and so forth. As for tourists who wish to obtain accommodation and adequate facilities, can be obtained at the City of Sentani. In the capital city of Jayapura District, it is available wartel kiosks, internet cafes, markets, restaurants, banks, souvenirs centers and souvenirs, as well as homestead and hotels with various types.