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of the most exciting experiences is watching the sunrise from the crest
of Bromo Volcano, which is a three-hour drive from Surabaya,
followed by a pony ride from the village of Ngadisari over a sea of
sand to the food of the volcano. One would ascend the 50 steps to reach
the rim. On the vast expanse of sand, formerly a caldera, there are two
volcanoes: the extinct Batok, which is a perfect cone and Bromo.
When volcanic sulphur fumes and intense rumbling sounds, the
surrounding population, the Tengger, quickly bring offerings. The annual offering ceremony of Kasada is held on the 14th day of Kasada, on the twelfth month in the Tenggerese calendar year. In 1991 it was held on November 23-24. It is a colourful event where villagers, from the surrounding areas, bring their harvest as a sacrifice to the holy volcano. |