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Book's cover and writer's autograph

3 days ago, I received new book that came to my house. The book I ordered about 3 weeks ago when I saw my favorite humanist, Prie GS, opened pre order for his new book on his facebook timeline Prie Ge Es. The book title was "Menjual Diri" (Self , Self Selling) that categorized of Self Help Books. The author said this book was a reprint of his old book titled "3 Pil Kecerdasan Dosis Tinggi" (3 High-Dose Intelligence Pills).

The book was different with self help books in general. If commonly self help books has technical advice, "Menjal Diri" more smooth with a glimpse of the true story or opinion and though of the author that packed in a writing seductive language. In accordance with the nickname or tagline of the author Prie GS "Sang Penggoda Indonesia" (The Tempter Of Indonesia).

"Menjual Diri" not a thick and heavy book, but the book has amazing contents. I love reading self-help books and I though I really loved this books because it was easily practiced. The book discussed top three of human intelligence, Intellectual Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence. Intelligence that essential for successful human form.

The author said on his facebook account Prie Ge Es, This book was limited and not sell in book store, so I felt lucky got one and completed with the signature of the author. Also the author said, every book has his signature. Some even requested completed with the author family signature (Interesting). Delighted that this book added to my collection and of course will add my insight.              

Book's cover and writer's autograph  3 days ago, I received new book that came to my house. The book I ordered about 3 weeks ag...

One view of the entrance to tourist attraction of Sidodadi Reservoir

One view of the entrance to tourist attraction of Sidodadi Reservoir Monument inauguration from BUMN minister Of Sidodadi Reservoir...

The plantation gate

In August of this year, BUMN minister has inaugurated a sugar factory in Glenmore, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, Indonesia. And since the first mill in August 2016, the factory has been operating. It was a biggest industry in my regency, so I took a time to visited the Area. I was curious the circumstances surrounding the factory and plantation. Due to the opening of this factory has become major topic for community lately.

The road that divide plantation

The Sugar Factory located in plantation of PT. Perkebunan Nusantara XII and XI Glenmore District, about two hours front Banyuwangi City and Blimbing Sari Airport. We can use public transportation like Train and Bus to go to location, but I suggest a private or rent transportation (car or motorbike) for more flexibility.

The Sugar Factory

The Sugar Factory Of Glenmore has been built 2012 in an area of 29 hectares. Manage by PT. Industri Gula Glenmore (IGG), a consortium of  PT. Perkebunan Nusantara XII and XI. It was a modern factory that produced Premium Crystal Sugar, also integrated with derived products that utilize sugarcane waste. Including electricity, organic fertilizers and animal feeds. Capacity of the factory was 6000 tth (tons of cane per day).

The Sugar Factory activities : Trucks carrying sugarcane in to the plant

At the site of more 7000 hectares we can enjoy the scenery and the plantation activity but we can not get through to sugar factory (only employees are permitted, visitor only see factory from outside). We can drive through the main road that divide the estate to explore the plantation. If we love photography some dramatic spot was good for photograph object or background if we do selfie.

One shot of plantation view

In the plantation area there is also a interesting tourist site that we can explore, I will post about the site soon

The plantation gate In August of this year, BUMN minister has inaugurated a sugar factory in Glenmore, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java,...

That morning, I was going to my office when a parade of endog-endogan through my village road. The parade marchers were students of a high school in my district. Good news for me, I was fail to attend the same parade that held yesterday because I had headache. The parade was more like convoy because every marcher used vehicle like motorbike and truck. Whatever, it was still a traditional celebration.

Endog-endogan was a traditional celebration that held to commemorate the birthday of  Prophet Muhammad SAW. The day (The birthday of Prophet Muhammad SAW) was also known as Muludan, that always celebrating every years on 12th Rabiul Awal (Hijri Calendar). The tradition has been held since 18th century and only in Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, Indonesia.

Called Endog-endogan because in this celebration used endog as main symbol. Endog is Javanesse/Using language to mention eggs. Boiled eggs decorated in a form of flowers and hung on bamboo sticks was also adorned with decorative paper. The bamboo stick plugged in to "Jodang" (Banana Tree). Every Jodang usually had 27, 33 or 99 eggs. Eggs and Flowers is symbol of faith and good deeds.

The Jodang with eggs and flowers usually parade around village with shoulder or becak (pedicap) and accompanied with patrol, rebana or terbang (Traditional Music Percussion). After parade, the Jodang gathered at the mosque and after Alquran recitation, eggs will distributed to the people.

I remembered an amazing video that was made in 2015, when endog-endogan held in the night, check this out.
   

That morning, I was going to my office when a parade of endog-endogan through my village road. The parade marchers were students of a ...

Have you ever seen the vehicle like in the picture above? The vehicle called "Grandong". Grandong was a custom "recycle" vehicle. Powered by diesel, the transporter had versatile capabilities. Commonly, Grandong used for transport products and agricultural needs in rural areas. But in nowadays, the variants of function has involved.

Gradong made from recycle some part of vehicle that were not used anymore and combined with some waste materials. It was creativity of  farmers who did not have enough money to buy a factory vehicle. Sometime, if the farmer who want to build a Grandong  get lucky, they got a good quality chassis waste so they got a vehicle with a good performance.

To operate Grandong need special skill, because the instruments to drive the vehicle was limited. Moreover, Grandong always through some difficult route in rural areas. There was no guarantee for security. Although, the levels of the safety has been increase, but Grandong accident cases remains relatively high.

Grandong has been helping for framers economy for the last decade. But, Grandong was still an illegal vehicle, because never registered, without tax and also unlicensed operation feasibility on the road and often cause accidents. Therefore, some of  local government banned the operation of Grandong. But they survived and they are still helping farmers until now.    

Have you ever seen the vehicle like in the picture above? The vehicle called "Grandong". Grandong was a custom "recycle...