The West Gate Of Banyuwangi

For long time ago, If people heard about Banyuwangi City, they will mention about something mystical, such as santet, sorcery, witchery, myth, etc. But it was in the past. Now people more familiar with beautiful of  Banyuwangi City. Beach, Mountain, Dance, Music, Culture, Tradition, and more about something beautiful. Banyuwangi City has been transformed to be a modern city but still upholds the high-value of local culture.
 
Banyuwangi has three mountains including Raung, Ijen and Merapi. Two national Park including Meru Betiri and Alas Purwo and a lot of beautiful beach extend along Bali Strait and Indian Ocean such as Green Bay, Red Island, G-Land and many more. Banyuwangi was also the largest fish producer in Eastern Java and The Second Largest in the entire Indonesia.

About culture, Banyuwangi City also rich. Banyuwangi has a original Traditional Music such as Kendang Kempul and Kuntulan, Traditional Dance such as Gandrung, Seblang, Jaranan Buto. Traditional teater show such as Janger. The unique folk festival such as, Kebo-keboan, Endog-Endogan, Kuwung, Petik Laut, Mantu Kucing (Cats Marriage), etc. And Banyuwangi also has a original batik motive such as Gajah Oling, Kangkung Stingkes, Sembruk Cacing and Gedegan.

I'm very proud to be a resident of Banyuwangi. And I am grateful the local government more enterprising in developing and promoting the local potential. And I hope Banyuwangi will be more known and growing so it gives a good impact to society. And all residents of Banyuwangi can proudly say "Welcome To Banyuwangi"