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Explore Tasikmalaya
Tasikmalaya is a landlocked city in West Java, Indonesia. It’s famous for being a prominent Islamic centre which promises a lot of religious emersions for anyone considering teaching her. When not teaching you can take a road trip to head to Bandung for a change of scenery
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The City of a Thousand Pesantrens
The city is sometimes dubbed kota santri or "the City of a Thousand Pesantrens" for its abundance of Islamic boarding schools and religious tourist sites like Pamijahan Cave.
Tasikmalaya is famous for the development of Dangdut. Dangdut is the most popular music genre in Indonesia. It expresses various emotions from happiness to sadness. Dangdut is a mixture of Middle Eastern & Indian melodies & music instruments.
Why teach English in Tasikmalaya?
Handicrafts: Tasikmalaya is known for its handicrafts, including rattan and pandanus woven goods, and unique paper umbrellas.
Batik: You can get webbed or embroidered batik material which can be seen in some tussah silk.
Food: Try some signature nasi tugu omcom (rice mixed with oncom), abon (dried beef), kupat tahu and Es Bojong.
Popular attraction: Visit Kampung Naga, Mount Galunggung, Karang Tawulan Beach, Plaza Asia, and Ampera Waterpark.