Welcome to East Java! It is a great pleasure to
introduce WALI SONGO PILGRIMAGE, a new publication which focuses on a special
area of cultural influence, namely the tombs, mosques and other historical
remains of some of Indonesia's early missionaries.
The photograph on the following pages skecth a
rough historical sequence, beginning with the earliest remains to be found in
the region of Gresik, East Java, and from there moving westward, through Central
Java to Cirebon. Rather than attempting to provide detailed information about
the tombs of nine walis, the purpose of this book is more a general
introduction to some of most important locations connected with the Wali Songo,
at the same time revealing Areas of Primary Touristic Interest (APTI). As such,
it should prove to be useful reference, not only for individual travellers, but
also for those involved in the travel business, agents, tour operators and
product designers.
Within the Visit Indonesia Decade, and
especially for this Visit A.S.E.A.N. Year 1992, WALI SONGO PILGRIMAGE is both a
valuable and appropriate addition to East Java's expanding travel library.
