Malang – International student of Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) conducted an arts and culture study in Karimunjawa. This annual program was made for KNB and Darmasiswa students, and in this year’s program they had the opportunity to visit Karimunjawa Island for 3 days. Started from 20th and ended on 22th December 2019. Participants departed at 23:00 WIB from the UM campus.

The first day after their arrival in Jepara, participants made preparations for a trip from Kartini Port to Karimunjawa. They arrived at 12.00 WIB (20/12) and headed to the booked hotel. After had enough rest at the hotel, participants prepared themselves for the boat tour. They went to the location of the tourist attraction named Spot Nemo. This hour-long trip payed off by snorkeling to enjoy the beauty of the marine life of Karimunjawa.

The journey continued to the next tourist attraction, named Tanjung Gelam and Batu Topeng. After arrived at the location at 15:40 WIB, participants enjoyed the magnificence of the beach by doing various activities, such as playing sand, ocean waves, and taking pictures. The most awaited event was watching the sunset together at 17:00 WIB. The event was continued with a clean self, dinner, and free time for the participants. They could do anything they wanted to do until 21:00 WIB for a break.

On the second day of the visit to Karimunjawa Island, participants continued their journey. The first destination was a traditional market (21/12). In the traditional market, participants learned about the culture of the Javanese community in a sale and purchase transaction named tawar menawar (bargaining). Besides that, the participants also enjoyed the traditional foods. The journey continued at 06:00 WIB. They headed to Bukit Love Karimunjawa, which was the final destination of their trip and would be used for the closing. After arrived at Bukit Love, participants undertook various activities such as relaxing, enjoying the magnificence around the island of Karimunjawa, and taking pictures. Participants returned to the hotel at 08:00 WIB. They prepared and cleaned themselves before they went to Jepara Kartini Port. After arrived at the port, participants went back to Malang at 13:00 WIB and arrived there at 03:00 WIB (22/12).

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