Mt. Bromo a tourist favorite

Mt. Bromo a tourist favorite

SURABAYA: Mt. Bromo, the scenic volcano situated in
Probolinggo regency, some 150 kilometers east of here, remains
the most popular tourist destination in East Java.

The director of provincial tourism, Sardjono, said on Monday
more tourists, both domestic and foreign, were expected to visit
the volcano now that the security situation in the country had
improved.

Mt. Bromo, known for its active crater and the breathtaking
sunrise view it offers visitors, is among 235 tourist
destinations in the province.

East Java had its best tourism year, in terms of revenue, in
1996, when some 122,000 foreigners and 19 million domestic
travelers visited the province.

In a bid to help the tourist sector rebound, the provincial
administration plans to host a dance performance titled Panji
Pahlawan Nusantara (Hero of the Archipelago) at the Candra
Wilwatikta Park in Pandaan, some 50 kilometers south of Surabaya,
on Saturday. The performance will feature the work of American
choreographer Elizabeth Karen, who lives in Malang. -- JP