Beautiful figures play in this year is 111111, coinciding with the 11th of November 2011. Thousands of couples choose wedding vows binding in the day. Not a few expectant mothers chose to have his baby on that date, although the mode of operation. But on the other hand, there are also couples who just divorced at the date of that beautiful. Even the most pathetic, there are people who choose to end his life by committing suicide on the date that it will not happen again! The news related to the 111,111 that many reported in various media, including the opening of the 26th SEA GAMES which followed 11 countries also held 11 November 2011.
At the national tingkt 111 111 numbers can also be considered a magic number, the article in today's New Seven Wonders Foundation also announced that the island of Komodo entered into one of the world's natural wonders. Although the official announcement will be issued at the beginning of new year 2012, relating to data verification and compliance requirements and provisions of support, we should be grateful with the results in the meantime.
Komodo Island entered into the natural wonders of the world along with six other exotic places in different countries. Sixth place is unique and incredible natural scenery that is Halong Bay in Vietnam, Jeju Island in South Korea, massive Iguazu Falls in Argentina, Puerto Princesa underground river in the Filipinos, as well as Table Mountain in South Africa.
Seven natural wonders of the world's seven wonders of the world is different from that previously had fame. There are various versions or categories of the seven wonders of the world, ancient wonders begin, mid, natural wonders, underwater wonders, modern wonders, until a new miracle. Seven new world kejaiban last released since 2007 which includes the Great Wall of China, Petra in the Middle East, the Statue of Christ Redeemer in Brazil, Machu Pichu in Peru, Chichen Itza in Mexico, the Colosseum of Rome, and the Taj Mahal in India. When carefully considered, the seven wonders of the world is related to the building or man-made architecture as a masterpiece of reason and power as well as human civilization. While the seven natural wonders of the world which is now dikonteskan a natural landscape masterpiece that was created directly by God the All-Creating.
Just like the idea of the seven wonders of the world, seven wonders of the natural world was initiated by a non-profit organization or foundation, namely the New Seven Wonders Foundation. We are often fooled by the notion that the seven wonders of the world established by UNESCO. UNESCO as the UN agency in charge of the completeness of the field of education and culture is set seven wonders of the world, and many other things as world cultural heritage. Among Indonesia's world cultural heritage that has been established by the United Nations including the Borobudur temple, batik, keris, and puppets.
As ever told Emi Havids Ma'am, chairman of the team winning Komodo Miracles Amprokan Blogger 2011, Borobudur did not actually belong to one of the wonders of the world. Determination of the seven wonders of world contest was also held with poll support of the world community. At the time of the contest for the determination of the seven wonders of the world do, Borobudur losing support, so it actually Borobudur is not included in the seven wonders of the world. It's just that the Suharto government did not want to lose face in front of his own people, then didoktrinasikan Borobudur as one of the seven wonders of the world through education and various publications. And understanding this is that many of us believe in, so when there is a statement that Borobudur no longer be one of the wonders of the world, as if our society was shocked and did not believe it. Does the same opportunity will we wasted on our dragons?
Polling sites world who become candidates for the seven natural wonders of the world have begun 2008. Many of the pros and cons that characterize the journey to the island of Komodo was elected to seven kajaiban world. The Government, through the Ministry of Tourism and Culture at the time, even give up when asked to host the announcement and launch of the New Seven Wonders by providing funds 400 billion dollars. The government no longer stand behind the promotion of the island of Komodo to seven natural wonders of the world. Here appears once how weak our foreign diplomacy.
Another concern related to the threat of environmental sustainability and Habitat Komodo dragons when exploited for tourism purposes. Tourists visit will impact the construction of various infrastructure which feared it became a threat conservation of habitat of Komodo, and can erode customs and culture of local communities. Concerns about the concept of development is increasingly put aside the spirit of sustainable development where ecological interests often must submit to and defeated by economic interests. This is especially visible in the road map of spatial planning and governance of the area-boxing each region based on economic interests alone. Is this what is development? How do we account for it in front of our children and grandchildren someday?
Finally, environmental activists took over the role of government by forming a committee winnings Miracle Komodo. The main reason underlying the steps of activists is the fact of geographical conditions and landscape in the region of East Nusa Tenggara dry climate, with the dominance of savannas that may not be developed for agriculture and forestry. On the other hand, NTT also has no natural resources of minerals or mineral that can sustain their economic pillars. Moreover, coupled with the low level of education of local residents. The only hope may be developed is the tourism sector. If this sector is moving, then certainly the other sector support activities will also be moved. Lodging services will encourage tourism, crafts and souvenirs, and even culture and art will also preserved.
Interesting statement Jusuf Kalla, as ambassadors of Komodo, that the inclusion of the island of Komodo as one of the seven natural wonders of the world is a massive promotion of the most inexpensive and continuous, so that the effective promotion of the fund compared to 15 billion dollars per year that is now the government disbursed. With better attention from the eyes of the world, people will be interested to come, tourism moves, developing infrastructure, so it will accumulate sufficient funds to carry out habitat conservation efforts in a more adequate dragons. The concept of development of the tourism sector in Bali are still seeking the preservation of nature, customs and culture can be applied to the island of Komodo.
Conservation of natural resources does not mean that nature should be left in place and untouched by human hands. The existence of nature is a supporter for the continuity of life and human civilization. Nature must dimanfaakan to human welfare. In order to sustain the interest of human nature, then humans must be prudent in the use of nature. Thus the pattern of sustainable development with emphasis on preservation of nature and the environment should be the rationale in the development of tourism on the island of Komodo. Then it becomes incumbent on us all, including ordinary people, to keep guard in order to Komodo with its natural habitat remain stable. Komodo does wonders for the nation's natural heritage of Indonesia, even the world community. Hopefully with a Komodo dragon belongs to the world, attention to conservation will be better. Komodo Bravo!
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