History of Jepara

Jepara derived from the word of The Edge, Edge Jumpara Mara and later became Jepara, which means a place of settlement of the merchants who trade to the various regions. According to the book "New History of the Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD)" notes that in the year 674 AD a traveler named I-Tsing Tionghoa never visited the country Holing or forth or Kalinga is also known as Java or Japa, who until now believed located in in District Keling, Jepara, areas east of Jepara, who formerly headed by a woman named Queen Shima king is known to be very assertive. 

According to a Portuguese writer Tomé Pires in his book called "Suma Oriental", a new Jepara known in the XV century (1470 AD) as a small trading port newly inhabited by 90-100 people and is led by East Aryo and was under the rulership of Demak. Which was then succeeded by his son, named Pati Unus (1507-1521). Pati Unus trying to build Jepara became a trading city. Pati Unus known to be very persistent against Portuguese colonial rule in Malacca who become domestic trade chain. After the death of Pati Unus later passed on by-laws Faletehan / Fatahillah in power (1521-1536). Later in the year 1536 by the ruler of the Sultan of Demak Trenggono, Jepara handed over to the child and daughter of the Queen and her husband Prince Retno Kencono Attend. However, after the death of Sultan Trenggono in the Military Expedition in Panarukan East Java in 1546, arising from struggles over the throne of the kingdom of Demak that ended with the deaths of Princes Attend by Aryo Penangsang in the year 1549. Death of people who loved the Queen Retno Kencono very sorry and that makes the Queen Retno Kencono leave palace life to meditating on the hill Danaraja. After the assassination Aryo Penangsang by Sutowijoyo, Queen Retno Kencono willing to come down from the monastery and was sworn in as the ruler with the title of Jepara QUEEN Kalinyamat NIMAS. In the reign of Queen Kalinyamat (1549-1579), Jepara became the fastest growing major airport in Java Commerce, serving export import. Besides, it also became Naval Station that has been pioneered since the time of the Kingdom of Demak. As a ruler of Jepara, a Gemah Ripah jinawi tablets because of the presence of Jepara Commerce at that time as a busy airport, Queen Kalinyamat also known to have anti-colonial spirit of patriotism. This is evidenced by the delivery of its war fleet to Malacca in order to attack the Portuguese in the year 1551 and year 1574. Because it is given the nickname of Queen Kalinyamat by the Portuguese as "RAINHA DE JEPARA" Senora DE RICA ", which means King of Jepara, a woman who is very powerful and rich. Queen Kalinyamat attack when it involves approximately 40 vessels, which contain approximately 5000 soldiers. However, this attack failed, when a soldier these Kalinyamat perform a ground attack in an effort to stronghold besieged the Portuguese in Malacca, the Portuguese army armor Kalinyamat army broke the siege. But the spirit of patriotism was the Queen has never faded and trembling against the Portuguese colonialists, who in the 16th century it was the peak of glory, and is recognized as a brave nation in the World. Twenty-four years later, in October 1574, the Queen Kalinyamat sending its military a larger fleet to Malacca. This second military expedition involving 300 ships including 80 large ships containing 15,000 soldiers of choice. This second shipment of military force led by the commander of the most important in the kingdom when it got the nickname from the Portuguese as "QUILIMO". In the end the second war that lasted for months Kalinyamat soldiers also not succeeded in driving the Portuguese from Malacca, but has allowed the Portuguese confront fear and deterrence with the Queen this Jepara, Java Island evidenced by his free from Portuguese colonization in the 16th century. As a historical relic from the great war between Jepara and Portuguese, are still available at the cemetery complex in Malacca called Java Military Cemetery. Besides the figure of Queen Kalinyamat also very instrumental in terms of civilizing sculpture which until now was a major economy of Jepara is a combination of sculpture with sculpture Majapahit Patih Badarduwung from Chinese Affairs. According to historical records Kalinyamat Queen died in 1579 and is buried in the village of Jepara Mantingan bersandingan with her husband's grave Princes Attend. With great service from the Queen this Kalinyamat and above all his services, so Jepara became a prosperous country, strong and so determined mashur Day in Jepara match the time he was enthroned as ruler of Jepara or which coincide on the date 10 April 1549 and this has been marked by Candra Sengkala Then TATANING EARTH WORKS or continue to work hard to build the area as the motto of Jepara city. 

KUPATAN

Most people know the city as the city of Jepara Kartini, because a female hero has been born in this city. In addition the City holds Kartini, carving the city designation is also very fitting, because of the many craftsmen carve spread in the city of Jepara. Kartini Beach, located in still in the city center two kilometers from west Jepara city government is an alternative vacation spot for people in the town of Jepara, and this place is also held every year where the Idul Fitri celebration held one week after Idul Fitri, which is a tradition handed down which is still carried out until now known by the community as a tradition Jepara "kupatan" (derived from the name "diamond" special food Lebaran / Muslim festival). Kupatan tradition in Kartini Beach is a ceremonial head of buffalo into the sea washout made by the Regent and the local community leaders. 

This tradition is usually done in the morning at around 6:30 pm at the Kartini beach, after a few moments to prayer, the ceremony began and the buffalo head in the sea Going ketengah. The purpose of this ceremony is to give the head of buffalo to the ruler of the southern ocean, so that the ruler of the sea can provide some form of blessing to the inhabitants of the abundant fish and especially the fishermen to be given the ease and safety in carrying out activities as fishing, this tradition has changed dramatically since five years ago, when if we went there five years ago the atmosphere will look disorganized and scenery that is visible is a dirty beach and stunning views of the ordinary. But the government apparently realizes that Jepara tourist asset can be developed and can contribute to regional income. Now these places have been laid out neatly by the government to add such facilities in major tourist attractions in other cities ranging from toilets, a playground for children up to the dock to lean to the ship, two years ago the regional government is also building a large tortoise in place in Kartini beach resorts and hopefully with this new icon Jepara city can attract local and foreign tourists, local government plan does not stop here, this year has been in the budget a cost for the manufacture of aquariums in a turtle that plan will be enjoyed by tourists on early 2011.

KARIMUN JAVA Part II (Menjangan Island)

Karimun Java, with the extraordinary beauty of the scenery, as well as sea and beaches that invite click amazed, presents exciting natural attractions are not lost from the island of Gods. Java Karimun beauty make this region used as nature reserves or national parks are protected by the government. This area is located in the Java Sea + 83 km from Jepara city toward the north. land area of 7120 Hectares with islands totaling 27 units, but it's inhabited only five pieces. namely karimunjawa, Kemujan, Parang, Mosquitoes and Genting. with a stretch of scenery in between islands, white sand that stretches along the beach with palm trees. There are 242 species of ornamental fish, and 133 genera of aquatic fauna. With the motor vessel, Karimun java can be reached in about five hours from the pier Jepara. Karimunjawa beaches mostly white sand, therefore suitable for the activities of sunbathing, diving and fishing. so why have to pay expensive to go far to Aloha when we can enjoy it in the Karimun Java? Karimun Java is suitable as a place to relieve stress, especially for you a true adventurer, because in this place a lot of marine tourism is very interesting to try to see the beauty of nature such as diving under the sea, in addition, also in Karimun island of Java deer found precisely in place captive sharks should not be missed by tourists, where the tourists can see the danger not only will but tourists can feed the sharks (no need to fear the bite, because the sharks are breeding has been benign) and swim with turtles. Many people who want to eliminate the fatigue life of the city by visiting the beautiful beaches, Karimun Java can certainly be one of the most fitting choice. Tours are offered a special difference from other coastal tourism. If visiting Karimun, it's worth trying to challenge that can test your adrenaline. Guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience. 

Some things I can recommend if you come to Karimun Java: Daiving and snorkeling (for tourists who can not swim can enjoy the beauty of the underwater panorama with glass bottom boat) Swimming and sunbathing on the beach, this activity can be done on the island of big deer and small pine islands Fishing (in some places in the Karimun Java provides rental boats for tourists who want to provoke) To where a captive shark and tried to swim with sharks Boating visiting the islands, many beautiful islands you can visit danb by boat.