Sikuai Island - West Sumatra

Sikuai island off the coast of Padang, always lure travelers to quickly turn themselves into the sea. Fantastic panorama from the crystal clear sea water to a friendly coastal village, who hold! Like having a private island. That's how I felt when I got Sikuai. The island is located in West Sumatra presents the beauty that is second to none.

Beautiful blue sea, the waves are calm, very soft sand beaches and clean, and away from the bustle of visitors to the attraction of this Sikuai. The island can be reached within 25-35 minutes by speedboat from Padang this, it still has a tropical forest that is well maintained.

A variety of activities you can do to enjoy the beauty of the island Sikuai. You can see the beauty of marine life with snorkel, swim at the beach or paddle a canoe in the middle of the sea. You also can bike around the island, trekking into the rainforest, and much more.

Or if you just want to relax with a feast for the eyes enjoy the view, available swing between palm trees scattered on the beach. Is the perfect place for you who want a peaceful atmosphere of the beach.

To traveled to the island this fantastic charged Rp 250,000 is included lunch. Speed boat departs at 10:00 am from the Port Marine Tourism and must be returned at 16:00 pm.

Sipiso-piso Waterfall - North Sumatra

Sipiso-piso is one of the resorts on the island of Sumatra. Being in Karo, North Sumatra, which is not so far from human habitation Tongging Village. This waterfall is located in the hills with a height of about 800 meters above sea level and surrounded by pine forests. Management waterfall nature held by Karo District Government. By having a height of about 120 meters, Sipiso-piso waterfall is one of the highest in Indonesia. With the existence of this waterfall, Karo became one of the most popular tourist places by the domestic and foreign tourists.

Name waterfall managed by Local Government Karo has a distinctive meaning. that Sipiso-piso piso meaning derived from the blade. Swift water-water that fell from the hill above a hundred meters altitude is diperumpamakan like bladed knife-sharp blades. In addition, a steep ravine when viewed from the top of the hill make a local call from Tanah Karo Knife

Once you are happy to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the remote, you can continue the journey through the ridge to mingle with the beauty Sipiso-piso. However, you do not need to worry in tracing the ridge of the hill, because it provided a path in the form of stairs and is provided for the tourists. The trip takes about 1 hour to reach the base of this waterfall. In the trip, do not forget to capture the beautiful moments with taking pictures with the background of Lake Toba. 

Dolok White Crater Tinggi Raja - North Sumatra

North Sumatra has a very beautiful natural potential. Of which has been explored as Lake Toba, until the White Crater Tinggi Raja unexplored well.

Crater, located in District Glare Kahean appeared and were among the limestone hill has its own exoticism. In contrast to the white crater in Bandung, White Crater Tinggi Raja surrounded by forest pandanus very high, the water is blue with chunks of sulfur that occur naturally as a thick layer of ice.

Golden Pagoda Lumbini - Berastagi

Indonesia has many stunning architectural masterpiece, but certainly many of us who only know Borobudur, Prambanan or Garuda Wisnu Kencana in Bali and the Istiqlal Mosque which is one of the largest mosque in Southeast Asia.

Among all the buildings masterpiece above certainly many who do not know about the Nature Park Lumbini. Housed in Tongkoh village, Karo District within 65 km from the center of Medan, stands a Buddhist pagoda which is a replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar.

This park is the highest and most beautiful pagoda in Indonesia. Why do I say the most beautiful, because it is situated on a hill in the area of North Sumatra Berastagi. Grandeur Pagoda in the Natural Park of Lumbini is seen as the magnificent building covered gold paint a very bright. Size of the building was also very big so we could go around every corner of this Pagoda with awe.

Almost all the colors in the Natural Park Pagoda Lumbini has a golden color and that makes it look magnificent and luxurious. Underneath is the bracelet of gold ornaments and the Pagoda Buddhist there are four medium-sized space in the middle facing the four sides of the room, and in the middle serve as the location for visitors who want to pray.

The beauty of The Island of Samosir

The beauty of the scenery in North Sumatra Samosir Island will anesthetize you for a moment. How come? A beautiful volcanic island in the middle of Lake Toba stretches, which is also the largest lake in Southeast Asia. You will find cool and fresh air while in North Sumatra's sights.

Samosir Island is located in North Sumatra, are right in the middle of Lake Toba. If you go to Medan by plane, then the journey from Polonia Airport to Samosir Island will spend about 4 to 5 hours by road. Arriving at the location, your fatigue will be paid by the perfection of the natural scenery owned Naidoo.

Ronaldo Recalls Tsunami Tragedy

Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo, in memory of the tsunami tragedy 10 years in some parts of Sumatra, particularly Aceh. In his Instagram account, Ronaldo wrote a message to Martunis.

"It's been 10 years ago, I met Martunis brave. He survived the tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean. He was found alone on a beach in Banda Aceh," wrote Ronaldo.

"I sympathize with the victims. I want to encourage the children who survived the incident and thank those who have helped," said Ronaldo.

Martunis is one of the survivors of the tsunami tragedy. At that time, Martunis 7-year-old who was found floating in the sea for three weeks.

The incident attracted the attention of Ronaldo. Ronaldo then visit Martunis and provide three pieces of the Portuguese national team uniform. In fact, Martunis Ronaldo was invited to visit Portugal.

5 Understanding Tsunami One You Need Correction

Ten years have passed since the deadly tsunami disaster in Aceh on December 26, 2004. How heartbreaking incident when it teach you about the earthquake and tsunami preparedness?

The moment a decade tsunami on Friday (12/26/2014) Today is the right time to increase knowledge on two geological disasters, it is time to correct some of the thinking that is not quite right about it. Anything?

The quake was felt hard not cause a tsunami

Wrong. The quake was felt hard not necessarily not cause a tsunami. Conversely, not necessarily also feels hard earthquake certainly cause a tsunami.

For example, the earthquake in Simeulue, Aceh, on April 15, 2012. An earthquake with a magnitude twins occur quite large, 8.5 and 8.1. However, a small tsunami generated.

Revealed, the earthquake was not sourced from the subduction zone (meeting plate). The quake was also shallow and more oblique fracture movement mechanism.

Meanwhile, examples of the earthquake that was felt hard but cause a tsunami was Pangandaran earthquake in 2006 and the Mentawai earthquake in 2010.

Tectonic experts from the Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB), Irwan Meilano, revealed that the earthquake in Pangandaran and Mentawai including "tsunami earthquake" or "slow earthquakes".

"Tsunami earthquake" occurs when a shallow earthquake center, adjacent to the trough, and close to the mainland.

Region in the zone usually has a high rigidity and rich sediments. Did not feel the earthquake but it can be high tsunami.

 

Early warning instrument is very important to know the "tsunami earthquakes". This earthquake is difficult to guess just by sense.

Only the Indonesian islands of the Pacific and Indian Facing the tsunami-prone

Indeed, the islands are not facing directly into the Pacific and the Indian had a lower risk affected by the tsunami. However, it is not entirely true.

Irwan study found that activity in subduction zones in the western part of Sulawesi never produced a tsunami that reached the area of Balikpapan, East Kalimantan.

Mr. Widjo Kongko Predictions experts, with a magnitude 8.1 earthquake, North Sulawesi, Maluku, and the surrounding potentially hit by the tsunami with a height of 5 meters.

Borneo earthquake and tsunami risk free

Wrong. Has not been much research on the potential earthquake in Borneo so unclear also whether the island is free from the threat of earthquakes.

One also said that the province is free from the threat of a tsunami. Study researchers tsunami Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), Mr. Widjo Kongko, show it.

Mr. Widjo said, according to a study in 2010, double subduction activity between North Sulawesi and Maluku potential magnitude 8.1 earthquake.

The earthquake was predicted to cause a tsunami. Not only Sulawesi and Maluku who will be affected, but also Borneo.

Kalimantan are potentially affected by the tsunami, among others, the East Kutai, Berau, Nunukan and Bulungan.

Medium-scale tsunami could hit 2-2.5 hours after the earthquake. Height of 0.5 to 1 meter in shallow waters and reach 2 times as much on the beach.

Severe effects of the tsunami could remember the coastal region of Borneo is the lifeblood of the economy. In addition, preparedness is still minimal.

Of the 4,500 km long coast tsunami hazard only 38 sirens tsunami of 1000 siren needs. Evacuation Shelter there are only 50 units from 2,500 units needs.

Double subduction between North Sulawesi and Maluku itself has high seismic activity. In the span of 1600 - 2007, there were 2,800 earthquakes and 10 tsunami.

Distance tsunami next one and certainly hundreds of years

Not exactly. Tsunami are sourced from the same subduction possible within hundreds of years. However, it could be a city affected by the tsunami many times in a matter of years.

The city of Sendai in Japan several times affected by the tsunami in the short time lag. Resulting tsunami earthquake source is different.

Western region of Sumatra has many sources of seismic sea. Thus, a town in the region affected by the tsunami could also many times.

Although a large tsunami affected Aceh ever in 2004, does not mean that the new city of Mecca could porch tsunami affected hundreds of years later.

Aceh together Padang and Mentawai tsunami could have been affected by the earthquake from different sources. So, should remain vigilant.

Sea dike can certainly protect themselves from the tsunami

Wrong. In general, it can be said. But, as well as technology in general, there remains a limitation.

Sea dike has limitations on height and strength. When the tsunami wave height is low, it can protect the sea dike.

Case 9 magnitude earthquake on March 11, 2011 in Japan is evidence that sea dike can not protect 100 percent. Wave height is higher than the sea dike.

This is the importance of spatial planning and choosing residential area relatively far from the sea.

10 Years of Tsunami

A number of activities will take place in Aceh, starting December 25, 2014 until December 28, 2014, to commemorate 10 years of the tsunami. Vice President Jusuf Kalla has been there to follow this warning. "Definitely a lot of things changed as the spirit, facilities, buildings, and so much had changed. But most of the people to keep the spirit," said Kalla, in Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Thursday (12/25/2014).

On Thursday night, a warning will be held in Aceh such a remembrance. Then, on Friday (12/26/2014), exactly 10 years after the tsunami, a ceremony is performed. Among the dead were hundreds of tourists who were enjoying the Christmas holiday in the coastal regions with tropical sun shining on it, causing worldwide disaster.

Approximately 7,000 Muslim religious leaders, survivors and rescue workers, gather and pray on Thursday night, at page Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh, which became "eyewitnesses" big disaster. Malaysian cleric, Sheikh Ismail Kassim, said he and several hundred people colleague follow this remembrance to show their dukugan to Aceh. "We hope the people of Aceh did not waver despite this unfortunate," said Kassim. Governor of Aceh, Zaini Abdullah thanked the participants of remembrance, both from Indonesia and abroad, upon their arrival to this mosque.

The 10th anniversary of the tsunami disaster also presents exhibitions, creative arts, and photos. The theme of the exhibition is the Reconstruction and Disaster Risk Reduction. There will also be evening Aceh Art / Appreciation Night, and marathon Run ID / Tsunami 10 K. Representatives from 34 countries will attend this memorial. Government leaders who will be present, among others, the Prime Minister of Singapore and the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Will present were representatives from a variety of bilateral and multilateral institutions.

Tsunami occurred on December 26, 2004, triggered by an earthquake measuring 9.3 on the Richter scale earthquake center was 3.3 degrees North latitude and 95.98 longitude. The impact of this earthquake stretched for more than 1,200 kilometers, from Aceh to Andaman. Based on data from the Regional Government of Aceh, the tsunami caused 126,741 deaths, 93 285 people missing, 500,000 people homeless, and more than 750,000 people lost their jobs.

Today is exactly 10 years in the province of Aceh tsunami warning. Weather in Banda Aceh and the surrounding thin overcast. Morning, Friday (26/12), Vice President Jusuf Kalla did sow flowers in Mass Grave Siron, Banda Aceh. The event begins with a prayer together without speech and the speech of officials who come. The atmosphere is so calm and serene events accompany the prayer for the victims of the tsunami.

Kalla came together Mufidah Kalla was accompanied by the governor of Aceh Zaini Abdullah and Niazah Zaini Abdullah. The event was followed in Blang Padang from 09.00 until 10.45. In this place, the 10th anniversary of the tsunami carried in procession official ceremony. Some events in this field include views flashback events earthquake and tsunami in Aceh.

The committee planned to give the award to 35 representatives of donor countries, showing videos and rekknstruksi rehabilitation of Aceh, and welcome Jusuf Kalla.

Vice President then review the Disaster Exhibition and see the museum tsunami Aceh. Today also Kalla attended the launch of the book 10 years of tsunami around 15:30. The book titled Waves of Peace; Initiative and the role of JK Reconciling Aceh written Fenty Effendy.

This disaster generate solidarity and empathy to fellow country boy. Along with the completion of the emergency response, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of Aceh, also reached a peace agreement between Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement. The agreement was reached less than a tsunami that is August 15, 2005 in Helsinki, Finland.

The beauty of Lake Toba - North Sumatra

Lake Toba has incredible natural attractions, spiritual tourism, history, architecture and culinary. The atmosphere is cool and refreshing, a stretch of clear water, beautiful scenery and fascinating with the green mountains are a small part of the description of the Lake Toba awesome.

It is estimated that Lake Toba happens when a super volcano eruption (Mount Toba) around 73000-75000 ago. Approximately 2,800 cubic km of volcanic materials spewed out of the volcano erupted moment, and volcanic dust in the wind spread to half the earth. The explosion occurred during 1 week and throw the dust up to 10 kilometers above sea level. According to estimates, the super volcano eruption caused mass death and cause the extinction of some species of living creatures. The eruption of Mount Toba affect world civilization. It is estimated, this titanic eruption leads to changes in the earth's weather and the onset of an ice age.

Lake Toba is one of the wonders of nature are amazing. Lake Toba is a very large lake cratered, center island nearly the size of Singapore. With an area of 1,145 square kilometers, Lake Toba is actually more like an ocean than a lake. Lake Toba is the largest lake in Southeast Asia and the deepest in the world with a depth of about 450 meters. This type of volcanic lake is the second largest lake in the world after Lake Victoria in Africa.

In the middle of Lake Toba there is a volcanic island called Samosir Island is located at an altitude of about 1,000 meters above sea level. Samosir Island in the middle of this there are still two beautiful lake named Lake and Lake Aek Sidihoni Natonang. The area around Lake Toba has pine forests are arranged beautiful. On the outskirts of Lake Toba there are some seriously stunning waterfalls. On the outskirts of Lake Toba there is an attraction called the Cape Camel because land that juts into the lake is indeed resembles a camel's back. Around Lake Toba you'll find a sulfur spring believed to be useful to nourish the skin.

Lake Toba is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the scenery while cycling and enjoying the picturesque mountain scenery, all sense of fatigue that you feel will be lost in this place. The lake is located 900 meters above sea level so very refreshing cool air, away from the heat, humidity and pollution in the city.

It is hard to imagine a more beautiful place to visit in addition to Lake Toba, because here you can perform a wide variety of fun things to enjoy the natural beauty such as hiking, swimming and boating are able to anesthetize your screen in a stunning scenic beauty. The air was clean and cool harmony with a friendly relaxed atmosphere makes people tourists will come back after visiting this lake.

You can take the liberty to Samosir Island in the middle of the lake and found the steep mountains with mist cool, crystal clear waterfalls to swim, and local people are being herded buffalo to the field. This is a place that you should visit and enjoy the friendliness of the people Bataknya. Because wherever you go, you will soon find a new friend.

On the main island, there is accommodation in the town of Parapat. Parapat is located on a small rocky peninsula and protruding into the lake. On the way to Parapat you will see spectacular scenery. Parapat inhabited and Batak Toba Batak society Simalungan known to possess a cheerful and sociable, well known for the theme songs of love that carefree and full of feeling.

Many tourists prefer to stay on Samosir Island in the middle of the lake. As the original residence Batak Toba, Samosir Island has a legacy of antiquity of which is the grave stone and traditional villages. On this island you can find a unique culture and ancient Toba. The natural beauty of the island of Samosir mean that this island is a great base from which to visit and menghingar of routine fatigue. Naidoo easily accessible by ferries from Parapat. In Tomok (Samosir Island) also contained the tomb of King Sidabutar, which he was already 500 years. There is also a statue Sigale Gale (statue that can dance).

Although it has become a tourist destination for a long time, Naidoo is the unspoiled natural beauty. Ventured out of the small village of Tuk-Tuk and Tomok. You can also enjoy the atmosphere of village surrounded by fields, churches and cemeteries that meets the exotic land.

Alas River Rafting in Aceh

 Alas River flows directly into the Indian Ocean, has a current outstanding rafting attract fans from all over the world. One of the advantages of the Alas River is surrounded by forests that are still beautiful in Gunung Leuser National Park. Located at 165 km southeast Takengon, Alas River flows splitting Gunung Leuser National Park. This area is very popular among the young and adventurous. Has a sharp bend and the current challenge for the complainants guts. During the voyage of the boat, you will pass through pristine tropical forest with diverse wildlife.

Start voyage of Muarasitulan Kutacane City Wave City adjacent to the Indian Ocean This route is fairly appropriate for you who are beginners. Meanwhile, Husus to professional, you can conquer the Alas River flows could take longer routes, ranging from close Angusan Blangkejeran. During the voyage, you are not only welcomed by stray currents but also the beautiful scenery along the river presented. If lucky, you can see monkeys, birds, and other animals on the banks of the river, might even meet an elephant or deer. You can also start the rafting at 9:00 to 15:30. During the activity, you will not only cross the river, but also a visit to the Gunung Leuser National Park.

Rafting and kayaking can be done in Alas river from the village to the town Angasan wave under, close to the Indian ocean. In the upper area of the stream Alas requires you to be more careful and workmanlike. This boat passes through virgin jungle and you can see a lot of wildlife, especially monkeys and a variety of beautifully colored birds. Kutacane to current wave of water is not too strong and you can do a jungle safari. However, the beautiful scenery can also be enjoyed here. In the course of not more than one day, you can sleep in tents on the banks of the river, while burning fish and play guitar at night.

Tapaktuan: Dragon City in the province of Aceh

Tapaktuan is the capital of South Aceh, Aceh province. The city has an area of 92.68 km² with a population of approximately 22.343 inhabitants. When the tsunami of 2004, the city is protected island of Simeulue so the brunt of the devastating waves split and reduced intensity when it reached the coast. City Tapaktuan save interesting stories about the legend of the dragon and the natural marine tourism has not been widely known and visited.

The topography of the city is at an altitude of 500 m above sea level led to a wet tropical climate with natural beauty, the cluster of rocky beaches and charming bays. Marine tourism can be done here, as in the Gulf Coast and Monitor Tapaktuan Labuan Haji. There are also other interesting tourist destinations, namely, Tourism Cold Water, Panorama Hatta, Island Two, Genting Crocodile, It Cool Panjupian, Niagara Twi Lhok, Stone Sailing, or Cave Kalam.

Tapaktuan is a coastal town in the south coast of Aceh's strategic position with a natural harbor and became the basis of the marine economy in the province. Its area is directly adjacent to Southeast Aceh District in the north, to the south by the Indonesian Ocean, on the west by the Aceh Barat Daya, and in the east by the District Singkil and Subulussalam.

Tapaktuan known as Dragon City which is derived from a legend of the dragon's daughter and Mr Tapa are already a community oral history for generations. People mention South Aceh as Naga City. In fact, when you enter the city, approximately one hundred meters from the east office of Regent South Aceh will see a dragon right on the roadside wall.

Legend of the Dragon tells the story of a pair of male and female dragons that inhabit the bay (Tapaktuan). Both were expelled from the country of China because it does not have children. Once it finds a figure second dragon baby girl floating in the ocean and then maintained with loving care. Moving the baby grow up into a beautiful girl who loved the dragon pair.

Once emerged a ship of the Royal Asralanoka in South India where 17 years ago the king lost baby drifting out to sea. The king recognized the girl as her baby is missing advance and want to ask them to return a pair of dragons. However, a pair of dragon was rejected, causing fights in the ocean and harass an ascetic who was great and dwelt in caves Kalam, which is known as Mr Tapa.

Mr Tapa were disturbed when he was imprisoned immediately break up fights with a pair of dragon king of the Kingdom Asralanoka. Mr Tapa asked for a pair of dragons to return the girl to her parents. However, both the dragon rejected and challenged Mr Tapa to fight. A fight broke out in the ocean where the dragon defeated by Mr Tapa and the girl was returned to her parents. So she got the nickname as 'Princess Dragon' and returned with his parents but they did not return to the Kingdom Asralanoka but chose to live on its shores. Their presence is believed to be the forerunner of society Tapaktuan.

Male dragon killed as a result of baton Mr Tapa. His body and blood splattered shatter spread redden soil, rocks, hills, and also sea water. Hearts and dragon body smashed into pieces into a heart-shaped black rocks which today can be seen imprint on the beach side (read: known as Stone ITAM). Dragon blood frozen into stone (read: known as the Red Stone). Similarly, the rest of the footrest Mr Tapa evident and sticks and also petrified black turban few hundred yards from the footprints of the recluse on the beach.

Meanwhile, the female dragon who saw her partner died immediately fled back to the land of China. Previously, he was raging with an island divides into two (read: now Puau Two) and the most devastated islands up to 99 small islands scattered. (read: the moment the group of islands known as the Island of Many in Aceh Singkil).

After the incident, Mr Tapa pain, a week later died in the year 4 AH Ramadan. His body was buried near Mount Lights, exactly in front of the Mosque Tuo, the Village Padang, Padang Village, District Tapaktuan. Until now, human tomb pilgrims visited the shrine at home and abroad. His tomb itself has experienced several times during the restoration of the Dutch East Indies government. In 2003 Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) never made a pilgrimage to the Tomb of Mr Tapa. You can read the whole legend of South Aceh community is in a book, "Legend of the Dragon Story Tapaktuan and Maintaining Baby King" written Daruk Qutni Ch, published in 2002.

There are many things to do during your visit Tapaktuan. Besides beaches are clean and natural, also recognized the magnitude of the coastal rocks. The beach is not much visited by tourists so it still kept clean. Cold Water Beach, is a sloping beach is very unique and beautiful. Its location adjacent to the charming waterfall in District Samadua, approximately 17 km from the city Tapaktuan, Kab. South Aceh. Stone Coast Sailing, presenting stunning natural scenery. Same location in District Two, South Aceh. Wonderful addition to the landscape, on the beach can also be used as a place for fishing.

Niagara Level Seven, in the form of a seven-tiered waterfall levels. Each level has a pool for swimming. Its location in the District Tapaktuan, South Aceh. Here the landscape is very beautiful with mature trees suitable for weekend recreation.

Mr Tapa tomb, located near Mount Lights, exactly in front of the Mosque Tuo, the Village Padang, Padang Village, District Tapaktuan. Make sure you visit this tomb tomb long look and then compare with the footprints of the giant hermit. You can also visit tourist cold water bath in a tourist area Panjupian District of Tapaktuan. This bathing place suitable visited with family. Enjoy art Dabus Rapa'i Ngadap normally undertaken in meunasah (mushalla) on Friday night by using rapa'i or drum without remembrance. Dabus Rapa'i usually held at a wedding ceremony and other celebrations, this art is a combination of dance and science of metaphysics that demonstrate the science is immune. There is also a Theatre Art Haba which is the art of storytelling in the form of poetry. Folklore, fairy tales, legends or spoken with iringian musical instruments flute, drums, and other drumming.

Umbrella Dance from West Sumatra

Umbrella Dance, Dance association of Minangkabau of West Sumatra. Every culture has a social dance that depicts the story of love and relationships between men and women, not to mention the West Sumatra. One of the famous social dances of this province is called the dance umbrella. As the name implies, this dance as a decorative umbrella utilize media properties, which make the movements of the dance becomes more interesting and attractive. Because of its nature, of course, is the most frequently performed dances when there is a wedding ceremony.

Style Dance Couple Dance Umbrella

In this dance, which brings ornamental umbrella is a male dancer. This umbrella is brought in an attractive dance movements while her dancers accompany the dance using scarves. Each pair dance around and adjacent to the rhythm of music are becoming increasingly made quickly, so the longer the dance look more dynamic. Malay-style music with instruments that vary more and make this dance worth a look.

Live music usually is a song called 'Babendi-gig to Tanang River. "The music is very fitting played to accompany this social dance, because it tells about the honeymoon couple. Romantic impression was more visible from the alloy dance and song dance this umbrella.

Property Meaning Behind Dance Umbrella

There is a special meaning behind the property that was taken by male and female dancers in the dance umbrella. Scarves women dancers brought a symbol of the bond of love and fidelity, while the umbrella man who brought the dancer is the epitome of protection in marriage, in which the role of a good husband is a wife protector.

This dance was once included a dance that has a tight enough grip in various aspects, for example in terms of costumes, movement, hand position and standing of the couple and so on. However, with the increasing number of enthusiasts of traditional Indonesian dance, dance umbrella now has many variations or modifications modern. This dance has many staged abroad.

Plate Dance from West Sumatra

Plate Dance from West Sumatra, precisely in Solok. At first, a dance performed by women plates and men to bring god to the gods as a form of gratitude for the harvest which gives very satisfactory results. They danced with very agile while holding plates in the palm of his hand. There are three types of variations in the art of dance movement Plate, namely bagaluik squirrel (squirrel wrestle), bagalombang (wavy), and aka malilik (twisted sense).

Dance Arts PiringNamun, as the arrival of Islam, the dance is shifted so as no longer to worship the gods but to be displayed in a celebration event or also weddings. The dancers also switch from the first mixture, now only performed by women who dressed up. You probably would not believe without seeing directly the dancers move fast, attractive, energetic and very beautiful with plates that did not sway much less fall. The dance begins with the dancers who began to move in accordance with the dance choreography put a plate in each hand without spite or shifted a bit.

More lively atmosphere with musical instruments used to accompany the dance tramp, namely talempong and saluang. Dancers usually brightly colored costumes that supports the festive event. You will also hear the distinctive rhythm generated from the clatter of plates that held the ring finger is intentionally inflicted on a dancer. Then, be prepared to hold your breath for a moment in the middle of the show, because there will be points of throwing plates. Yes, the plates are held by the dancers accidentally thrown high into the air and then the pieces stamped with dance movements continued. This illustrates the feelings of joy over abundant harvests. Miraculously, there will be one wound was at the feet of the dancers even if they stepped on with bare feet. In general, these dancers in traditional dance odd number, between three, five, or seven dancers.

Dancers Dance PiringTari merits dishes are very well known throughout the world. This dance has been staged outside of West Sumatra, which is in big cities like Jakarta, Medan, Pekanbaru, and others. More proud again, Plate Dance also performed in order to tour the archipelago cultural festival. Not only in the country, Dance Plate also has penetrated into the international and cultural festival ever staged in the archipelago in Malaysia, Singapore, Serbia, as well as several countries in Europe.

If you want to display Plate Dance event or celebration that you hold, you can hire this dance group so that the dancers are present in your city and presenting traditional dances of West Sumatra directly to your invited guests. Of course, will make the whole that watch be amazed on unique choreography owned and agility movements of the dancers with plates in hand.

Tor Tor Dance from Sumatra Utara

When we hear the word "Tor Tor Batak" then we would imagine a group of people (Oregon) dancing (manortor) accompanied by a set of traditional instruments (apple sabangunan), with dance moves that joyous, swaying monotonous, which was held in a party of joy and sorrow in Tapanuli region. Tor Tor is also very well known to all corners of the world, it is evident from the number of foreign tourists as well as local who want to learn this dance, this is because the Batak people who wander too proud to always display the Tor Tor North perhelatannya this event.

Tor Tor is one kind of dance that originated from the Batak of Sumatra. Since the 13th century, Tor Tor is a culture of Batak. The estimates put forward by former members of the pavilion North 1973-2010 and expert Tor Tor. Previously, tradition Tor Tor only in public life Batak in the area of Samosir, Toba region and parts of the beetle. However, after masukknya Christians in the region Silindung, culture is known as the cultural sing and dance style. The region is known to Pahae happy dance and song berpantun called tomb or also commonly called Pahae to start this tomb.

Previously, the dance is commonly used in rituals performed by some statues made of stone that has entered the spirit, then the stone statue will "dance".

Type Tor Tor:

Tor Tor Pangurason the dance cleansing carried out on the big party. But before the big party was held, the location of which will be used for the big party must be cleaned with lime media. It is intended, at the time of the party lasts no accident that happened.

Tor Tor Hasapi cup or also called Dance of the seven bowls. Tor Tor was held in the removal of the king. Tor Tor Hasapi cup tells 7 princess from heaven down to earth and was in the Mount at night and at that time also Knife Gloves Seven (Piso Hasapi sasarung) come.

Tor Tor culture that is a cultural ritual. Then there is the Tor Tor culture performed during ritual when a country is afflicted. Tor Tor, the dancers performed by the shaman to get guidance in addressing the disaster.

Now Tor Tor became an art culture is no longer a dance closely related to the spirit world. Because along with the development of the times, Tor Tor is a culture of life in every tribal Batak.

In the case of Tor Tor dance fashion is very simple. Someone who wants to dance Tor Tor in a party that followed, enough to wear Ulos which is woven Batak. Ulos used are of two kinds, Ulos for headbands and scarves Ulos for. But the motive Ulos to be used must be in accordance with the party that followed.

Besides simple in terms of fashion, Tor Tor is also simple in terms of movement. Movement of the hands and feet are quite limited is one of the characteristic dances Tor Tor North Sumatra. Pounding feet of dancers moving in magondangi accompaniment. Magondangi itself consists of various traditional musical instruments namely gondang, tagading, flute, trumpet hobo, ogung (Doal, Panggora, Oloan), sarune, odap gordang and hesek. As mentioned above that the motion Tor Tor Batak different in every type of music that is played and the different motion Tor Tor male and female Tor Tor motion. According to observers of Tor Tor, Tor Tor dilakonkan that also differentiated between Tor Tor Tor Tor Natorop King. While other devices in the event tortor Batak usually somebody has to be the leader of the group Tor Tor and organizers / spokesperson (paminta gondang), for the latter is much needed ability to understand the sequence gondang and interwoven words and umpasa in asking gondang.

However, Tor Tor Batak is Batak community cultural arts identity that must be preserved and not lost by the times and human civilization. Tor Tor Batak dance contains the values of ethics, morals and manners that should be imparted to the younger generation.

Serampang Dua Belas Dence From Sumatera Utara

Serampang Dua Belas ( Serampang Twelve) Dancing is one of the many dances that evolved under Serdang Sultanate in Serdang Bedagai (formerly called Deli Serdang) North Sumatra Province of Indonesia. This dance is a kind of traditional dance which is played as a social dance that contain messages about travel stories of young people in finding a mate, ranging from introductory to enter the stage of marriage.

This art is one way Deli Malay community in teaching procedures mate search for the young generation. Thus Dance Serampang Dua Belas become craze for young people to learn the process that will be passed later if you want to build mahligai household. Serampang Dua Belas not only developed and known by the people in the Sultanate Serdang, but also spread to various regions in Indonesia, such as Riau, Jambi, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, even to the Moluccas. In fact, this dance is often performed within the scope of foreign countries, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong.

History of Dance Serampang Dua Belas created by Sauti, who was born in 1903 in the Mirror Beach, and in the 1940s dance Serampang Dua Belas birthday is composed by him between 1950-1960. While the name of the Dua Belas Dancing Serampang formerly known as Island Dance Sari. This refers to the title of a song that accompanies the dance, the song Sari Island.

There is a reason that led to the alternation of the name of the dance. The first reason is because the name of the island of Sari considered less precise, and fast tempo dance (quik step). Name a dance that begins the word "island" is usually upbeat rumba, like Dance Dance Island and the Island Princess Kampai. While dance Serampang Dua Belas have fast-paced movements such as the Sea Dance Serampang. Based on these descriptions, Dance Island Sari more appropriate Serampang dance called the Dua Belas, which is where the name itself is taken from Dua Belas dance that has the fastest movement of the song named Serampang. Then the second reason that led to the replacement of the name of this dance is that this dance has Dua Belas movements, starting from the first meeting, love pervasive, harbored love, craze lovelorn, a gesture of love, reward cues, suspect, still do not believe, the answer, areca -meminang, escorted the bride, and meeting you. Dance Serampang Dua Belas have some distinctive features, including the dancers are using a handkerchief as a symbol binder. The male dancers wear clothing with the term Gulf Belanga or Baju Koko, while for female dancers use Baju Kebaya with Kain Songket long. As in the form of movement, this dance footwork much use on the move, and jumping small, besides the dancers are always in tandem with the motion of the swing arm is floated.

Dance Serampang Dua Belas holy love story about two young men who appeared since the first sight and ends with marriage sanctioned by both the parents and the young virgin. Therefore tell the meeting of two hearts, then this dance is usually played in pairs, male and female. Now dance Serampang Dua Belas quite famous and developed in various regions, and with that, the presence of typical Malay dance area, North Sumatra may remain stable