Pangandaran is a small town and a subdistrict in southern Ciamis regency, West Java, Indonesia. It is located on the southern coast of Java . Pangandaran is a popular tourist destination, having a beach which is considered to be one of finest Java and which offers excellent saving surfing. A small fishing town, it possesses one of Java’s finest beaches and Pangandaran Natural Reserve teems with wild buffalo, barking deer and monkeys. The people are very friendly, this combined with the idealized surroundings make this a great place to spend a few days relaxing island-style.
A kite-flying festival is held on the beach in July and August. It is reported that the locals used to fly kites in the evenings to catch bats, and may still do so. There is a local belief that wearing any green garment in this area will anger Loro Kidul, the Javanese guardian spirit or goddess of the southern sea, and will bring misfortune.
A kite-flying festival is held on the beach in July and August. It is reported that the locals used to fly kites in the evenings to catch bats, and may still do so. There is a local belief that wearing any green garment in this area will anger Loro Kidul, the Javanese guardian spirit or goddess of the southern sea, and will bring misfortune.
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