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Mount Bromo (Indonesian: Gunung Bromo), is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, in East Java, Indonesia. At 2,329 metres (7,641 ft) it is not the highest peak of the massif, but is the most well known. The massif area is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia. The volcano belongs to the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The name of Bromo derived from Javanese pronunciation of Brahma, the Hindu creator god.

Mount Bromo sits in the middle of a vast plain called the "Sea of Sand" (Javanese: Segara Wedi or Indonesian: Lautan Pasir), a protected nature reserve since 1919. The typical way to visit Mount Bromo is from the nearby mountain village of Cemoro Lawang. From there it is possible to walk to the volcano in about 45 minutes, but it is also possible to take an organised jeep tour, which includes a stop at the viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan (2,770 m or 9,088 ft) (Indonesian: Gunung Penanjakan). The best views from Mount Bromo to the Sand Sea below and the surrounding volcanoes are at sunrise. The viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan can also be reached on foot in about two hours. From inside the caldera, sulfur is collected by workers.

The journey from the city to the bromo probolinggo can be reached by car where before arriving at Mount Bromo, we'll be treated to views of rice fields and forest pine trees on the right side of the road, we will also pass some native home bromo living nearby who was also the original population "Tengger tribe".

On the fourteenth day of the Hindu festival of Yadnya Kasada, the Tenggerese people of Probolinggo, East Java, travel up the mountain in order to make offerings of fruit, rice, vegetables, flowers and sacrifices of livestock to the mountain gods by throwing them into the caldera of the volcano. The origin of the ritual lies in the 15th century legend where a princess named Roro Anteng started the principality of Tengger with her husband, Joko Seger. The couple were childless and therefore beseeched the assistance of the mountain gods. The gods granted them 24 children but stipulated that the 25th child, named Kesuma, must be thrown into the volcano as a human sacrifice. The gods' request was implemented. The tradition of throwing sacrifices into the volcano to appease these ancient deities continues today and is called the Yadnya Kasada ceremony. Though fraught with danger, some locals risk climbing down into the crater in an attempt to recollect the sacrificed goods that they believe could bring them good luck.

On the Segara Wedi sand plain sits a Hindu temple called Pura Luhur Poten. The temple holds a significant importance to the Tenggerese scattered across the mountain villages, such as Ngadisari, Wonokitri, Ngadas, Argosari, Ranu Prani, Ledok Ombo and Wonokerso. The temple organises the annual Yadnya Kasada ceremony which lasts for about one month. On the 14th day, the Tenggerese congregate at Pura Luhur Poten to ask for blessings from Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa and the God of Mahameru (Mount Semeru). Then the crowd proceeds along the crater edges of Mt Bromo where offerings are thrown into the crater. The major difference between this temple and Balinese ones are the type of stones and building materials. Pura Luhur Poten uses natural black stones from volcanoes nearby, while Balinese temples are mostly made from red bricks. Inside this pura, there are several buildings and enclosures aligned in a mandala zone composition.

Usually the tourists will start visiting Bromo best moment when the sun appears in the morning and the sunset in the afternoon. do not worry because when passing through the sea of ​​sand, you can choose to walk, ride a jeep or horse riding are also rented by people around Bromo. some are offering to sell snacks such as sweet corn and mineral water while traveling. Bromo population is very friendly to the tourists around.

Do not forget to bring a jacket, scarf, gloves, hat and earmuffs. Because in addition to the cold, high winds also make you cold. Very lucky if you come not in a state of cloudy weather so freely see the sunrise. Do not be surprised a lot of visitors who applauded when the sun comes up slowly because of its beauty has its own sensation. We would feel were above the clouds look under mist danced over Mount Bromo. The summit of Mount Semeru also visible from a distance back to Mount Bromo.

From the top of Mount Bromo crater you will see first hand that a little smell of sulfur. The beauty of the landscape under a sea of ​​sand and graceful Hindu temple in the distance the mountains. The horses were parked waiting for visitors renting also adds to the beauty of the scenery. On the other side of Mount Bromo, Batok can also be seen that looks like a giant layered cake shape as the mountain like shape layers.

One of the souvenirs and souvenirs that you should take home from the bromo mountain flower Edelweiss (Anaphalis javanica) or also called immortal flower, because these flowers can be long lasting for months and the genuine interest of the valley Teletubies Mount Bromo. This condition causes the plant species is experiencing shortages. In the region of Mount Bromo - Tengger of East Java, the plant is considered extinct. The numbers continued to decline to make these plants are protected in the National Park of Mount Gede Pangrango, West Java. Prohibition to pluck this flower clearly displayed, but often difficult to avoid picking Edelweiss flower of hands - the hands of ignorant who try to smuggle such interest.
Edelweiss (sometimes written Eidelweis) or Edelweis Jawa (Javanese edelweiss) is also known as the Eternal Flower has a Latin name Anaphalis javanica, is a plant endemic alpine zone / montana in various high mountains of Indonesia. This plant can reach a height of up to 8 m with a trunk reaching for the human foot, although generally not exceeding 1 m.

Behind the beauty of the edelweiss flower apparently saved a myth, in which those who provide these flowers to his partner, then his love will be eternal. Not a few of the perennial flower lovers who make this be one special gift for his partner. That said, it was meant to be his love immortal.