A town in middle of two active vocanoes, Mt. Lokon and Mt. Mahawu is incredibly beautiful. Over the region, it has become the central of flowers cultivation. For people who loves flowers, Tomohon can be an option for vacation and for study. The city gets its fame because of many things. First of all, it has been known internationally because during the time where Europeans came to Sulawesi, many missionaries settled in this town. It is cooler than other part of the regions and close to harbour city, at that time the air was fresh and these missionaries could relax from their mission trips over the islandsand coastal region. That is another tale to be discussed.
Long after the independence, the town remained the same. People lived in simple but very enjoyable life, agriculture was the main thing visitors and locals could find here. However not long ago, the town got its autonomous status from the central government. Being seperated from the bigger governmentship of main regency, Tomohon could take care its own kitchen. Slowly, many infrastructures were being build. New roads were being constructed, even to the location where people thought previously impossible to have road, nowadays exists road there. Some locations that was being simple agriculture area, nowadays it has been changed into estates. Long ago, the market was only a traditional market, nowadays it is upgrated into more convenient way where sellers and buyers could do their business more comfortably and visitors can enjoy their trip pleasantly.
However those are not the reason of this writings, though. It is merely to tell how improvements has been slowly been done in this town. The nature remains the same, people here can be said love their nature in a very special way. No jungle destruction for housing nor industry' sake. Agriculture is still become the main thing people do all over the town. But upgrated life style is everywhere. What make the town special is, annually there will be Flowers Festival. It was created for local people, and eventhough most flowers are still imported from other regions of the country, but from time to time it become better and better, and more local florists and flower farmers are being involved on the event. The event is held by the official. And apart of tourism, the flower festival want to show people all over the world the achievements of the town.
We all know that flowers sweeten many things. It is true. If you, for instance wants to show your affection to beloved ones, you give flowers. If you want to show your empathy and sympathy for the condolence, you use flowers. When you want to show your support, bucket of flowers makes it amazingly sweet. If you want to express your greetings or gratitude to your superior, flowers make it perfect. A flower can mean many things depends on the purpose.
And so the festival is actually one kind of celebration of the people to all achievements of the year. It is held in August anually, from 8-12, with August 8th become the most important day of the series. On that day, floats were being paraded on the main road of the town. Everybody is invited to watch the parade, locals and visitors. Therefore, to enter the festivity of the town make sure you come during that time. Should you have time, you could come to this beautiful town of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Flight to Manado is on regular basis from Jakarta, Singapore, Makassar, Surabaya, Denpasar and Balikpapan; and Tomohon is only an hour driving from the airport. Please be aware of the occupancy of the the hotel during this season. If you cannot find hotels in Tomohon, hotel in Manado is good choice. More, some people on couchsurfing can host you for the occasion. If you need any local assistance, here is a link you can contact through whatsapp http://bit.ly/2Hqzf1X
Long after the independence, the town remained the same. People lived in simple but very enjoyable life, agriculture was the main thing visitors and locals could find here. However not long ago, the town got its autonomous status from the central government. Being seperated from the bigger governmentship of main regency, Tomohon could take care its own kitchen. Slowly, many infrastructures were being build. New roads were being constructed, even to the location where people thought previously impossible to have road, nowadays exists road there. Some locations that was being simple agriculture area, nowadays it has been changed into estates. Long ago, the market was only a traditional market, nowadays it is upgrated into more convenient way where sellers and buyers could do their business more comfortably and visitors can enjoy their trip pleasantly.
However those are not the reason of this writings, though. It is merely to tell how improvements has been slowly been done in this town. The nature remains the same, people here can be said love their nature in a very special way. No jungle destruction for housing nor industry' sake. Agriculture is still become the main thing people do all over the town. But upgrated life style is everywhere. What make the town special is, annually there will be Flowers Festival. It was created for local people, and eventhough most flowers are still imported from other regions of the country, but from time to time it become better and better, and more local florists and flower farmers are being involved on the event. The event is held by the official. And apart of tourism, the flower festival want to show people all over the world the achievements of the town.
We all know that flowers sweeten many things. It is true. If you, for instance wants to show your affection to beloved ones, you give flowers. If you want to show your empathy and sympathy for the condolence, you use flowers. When you want to show your support, bucket of flowers makes it amazingly sweet. If you want to express your greetings or gratitude to your superior, flowers make it perfect. A flower can mean many things depends on the purpose.
And so the festival is actually one kind of celebration of the people to all achievements of the year. It is held in August anually, from 8-12, with August 8th become the most important day of the series. On that day, floats were being paraded on the main road of the town. Everybody is invited to watch the parade, locals and visitors. Therefore, to enter the festivity of the town make sure you come during that time. Should you have time, you could come to this beautiful town of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Flight to Manado is on regular basis from Jakarta, Singapore, Makassar, Surabaya, Denpasar and Balikpapan; and Tomohon is only an hour driving from the airport. Please be aware of the occupancy of the the hotel during this season. If you cannot find hotels in Tomohon, hotel in Manado is good choice. More, some people on couchsurfing can host you for the occasion. If you need any local assistance, here is a link you can contact through whatsapp http://bit.ly/2Hqzf1X
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