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is fast becoming recognized as an exciting country
to visit.There are many hotels availbale in java
island such as Yogyakarta hotels, Jakarta hotels,
bandung hotels and a lot more. Of course, many
of the nation's attractions are already world
famous and some, like Java's Temple of Borobudur,
Sumatra's Lake Toba and the Island of Bali have
for years been compelling destinations. More recently,
the Province of East Java has begun to reveal
a wealth of cultural and natural resources, among
them the spectacular volcanic regions of Mt Bromo
and Kawah Ijen, the rugged southern coastline
and, in the field of history, the rich cultural
heritage to be wit nessed at sites such as Trowulan,
ancient capital of the Hindu kingdom of Majapahit.
The purpose of this book is to expose yet another
of Indonesia's hidden treasures; the as yet little
known area of Java's north coast, in particular
the legacy left to us by the island's first Muslim
missionaries, who have come to be known as the
Wali Songo, or 'Nine Saints of Islam'. According
to tradition, there were nine outstanding figures
who together were largely responsible for the
dissemination of the Islamic faith. Known as the
Wali Songo, they are recognized today as having
been especially influential in the transformation
of Javanese religion and culture.
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