Christmas is the day of the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God, born of Mary, in a manger in Bethlehem, more than two thousand years ago. A bright star appears in the sky and guided the Magi to worship Jesus. The Magi are bringing offerings of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus. Baby this is what will grow into the Saviour or Messiah to humanity. Christmas is one of the most important celebrations for reflection in our life.

One year I went to teach to the island of Madura. I initially considered it mediocre, however after subjected to various kinds of experiences I argue Madura island is an island of the exotic. from the issue of the existence of good-quality uranium, petroleum and natural gas are abundant and exotic batik. Madurese culture has the uniqueness of the harmony with nature and God.

Me with Pamekasan's Flood 

A large island 160 km long by 30 km at its widest across the strait separating it from Surabaya, East Java. Madura is usually included in the statistics of East Java. The Best day to visit Madura is on Sunday, the market day. This island is famous for its bullraces. These colorful, crowded farmer's festivals are held frequently and attact visitors from all over the world. Traditional races are put on between April and Aug. In Bullracing stadiums in villages all over Madura. Races are also held on weekends and public holidays. For schedules, contact Pacto or the tourist Board of Surabaya. There's a new stadium in Bangkalan, 16 km north of the ferry port of kamal, where bullraces are staged at least twice a month, usually coincoiding with the arrival of tourist cruise ships. Sometimes bullfights are also staged in open clearings, but the animals are separated before they can do real damage to each other.

Black Cloud at Lomair (Bangkalan)

Before Hard Rain at Jrengik Street - Sampang

An Accident at Gigir Jungle (Bangkalan) 

Community coastal region has a typical meals of fish and other water creatures, a high protein content make nutrition is fulfilled. The way the processing is used, among others, boiled, baked and fried foods.

Bandeng Fish 

Kampat or Small Crab

Boranan Rice with Sili Fish 

Gabus Fish with yellow spice

This photo I took with my riding motorcycles at the time of the season lebaran (Idul Fitri) in 2011. The highway that is usually crowded with a large vehicle, focused on two-wheeled vehicles. Love the family and to meet with the family tradition in the village once a year.Photographical location is streets border Gresik with Lamongan-East Java.

Babies Equipment 

Fire work at Motor Cycle

History of the Dutch Army invasion message South kepet bridge. On Wednesday morning, April 20, 1949 year. The Indonesian freedom fighters, consisting of soldiers (Tentara Republik Indonesia) and people posing as employees. Armed with tools for the job (Colok and Parang) that they invaded the Dutch army post south of the district Kepet Semanding bridge which was guarded by five Dutch soldiers and a woman servant.
Results of all Dutch troops attack and one female servants killed. a few days later the head of the village around the bridge was captured and killed dutch. They are the head of the village Kardi P.Puni from Tuna Village and Rasimo from Gesing Village.

From Tuban-Surabaya Street

Semanding Stuggle

Motion path of struggle (Napak Tilas) Mojokerto - Surabaya is a tradition held to commemorate the heroes. Momentum of the day is a struggle hero of the people of Surabaya and East Java in the war against the allies in 1945. Battle in Surabaya, known as the event occurred 10 November 1945 when the Allies issued an ultimatum to the people of Surabaya surrender their weapons, put your hands above your head and forced to sign a declaration of unconditional surrender.This ultimatum came out after the assassination of Brigadier AWS Mallaby AFNEI squad leader from the 49th British Brigade. The ultimatum was not met by the people of Surabaya, then there is a battle between the people of Surabaya against the allied forces.
Battle from various fields have led to personal limitations to Surabaya, logistics and weapons. Finally, with a sense of brotherhood and nationalism are high, help came from the west than the city of Mojokerto. To honor the service and perjungan past this race is held on a regular basis.

Knows no age

Prepare to Battle

Day V (August 14, 2008) - Cikasur Basecamp

In the morning, the three of us, except Arif who was still asleep, the streets around Cikasur to enjoy the morning air and the sun will soon be published.