Malang city

Malang city

Malang city is also called Kota Pelajar or city of students. There are many schools there ranging from elementary up to universities. The largest campus in that city belongs to Brawijaya University. It is a state owned university.

Malang is the second largest city in East Java province, Indonesia and will be established as the fourth largest city in Indonesia next year on 2008, had an ancient history dating back to the Mataram Kingdom. The city population in this present time is around 1,5 million. And the population in the urban area is 2 million. The total of the population is around 3,5 million. During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination for European residents. The city is famous for its cool air and the surrounding country regions of Tumpang, Batu, Singosari, and Turen. People in East Java sometimes call it "Paris van East Java." Malang was spared many of the effects of the Asian financial crisis, and since that time it has been marked by steady economic and population growth.

Not far from Malang, there is Mount Bromo, an active volcano which has now become a popular tourist destination. Every year villagers, living near the Mount Bromo, perform Kesada - pronounced Kesodo, an annual ritual which is aimed at pleasing the ruler of the universe so that he will not bring disaster by erupting the volcano. Animal sacrifice are thrown into the crater during the sacred celebration. Thousands of people from nearby towns and cities, as well as foreign tourists, like to go there to see the kesada rituals.