The history of Kemiren dated way back to the time of the fallen days of Majapahit Kingdom. Where many of the population fled to various region to start a new life. The ancestors of the Osing then resides in the eastern part of Java named Banyuwangi and promptly established the Blambangan Kingdom. They declined to move back to Majapahit, and therefore named as the "Osing" people, which in their language means "no". After 200 years of glory, the Hindu Buddhist culture of Blambangan then overthrown by the rapid growth of Islam, which lead to the new reign of the Islamic Mataram Kingdom.
During the independence war in the 1800s, Cungking village was where the Osing people originally dwells, but Cungking was gradually abandoned as people were running away from the Dutch troops to a densely forested area nearby. There were so many Kemiri and Duren (Durian) trees growing on the thick forest, that soon became their new home. They settle down and named their village after both tress, Kemiri-Duren merged as Kemirin. Immersing yourself in the local culture of Kemirin Osing Tourism Village. Complement it with a cup of Banyuwangi specialty coffee, processed using traditional methods. But beyond its specialty coffee and the hospitality of the surrounding community, you will also be awed by the Tarian Gandrung performance often held in Taman Gandrung statues will add more colors to your holiday around the Kemiren Osing Tourism Village.
Banyuwangi will be unforgettable holiday experience for you. Especially as access is easier that ever with direct flights. From Jakarta and Surabaya, flights are now available for three roulets per day to Banyuwangi. It will take around 40 minutes drive from Blimbingsari Airport, and you can get to Kemiren Osing Tourism Village in Kemiren by rental cars with local guides.
Don't miss the amazing holiday experience in Banyuwangi!
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