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A number of locations that have witnessed the tsunami in Banda Aceh, is now a magnet for tourists to fill the holidays, especially at festivals. The majority of tourists are travelers who use the car Aceh.
Location of the most visited is the diesel Floating in the village of Blang Cut Punge, Meraxa District. In the vicinity there are also PLTD Education Park tsunami which also displayed photographs of post-tsunami.
At other locations, there Lampulo Fishermen Village ship above the house, and the mass graves in Ulee Lheue. The visitors claimed concerned and saddened when he saw the pictures of the victims and the conditions of new areas affected by the tsunami December 26, 2004 it. Read the rest of this entry »
Managu Horbo Tu Borotan
The biting cold and fog have not yet dissipated. Several people are preparing the stage equipment, and clusters of their relatives, in traditional Batak attire, are beginning to arrive. One by one, they occupy the broad field in Parbaba village, Pangururan, Samosir Island.
In the distance, we can see the man called the Pakahirhiri (buffalo slaughterer) getting ready. He is giving the buffalo special treatment, as it is a critical part of today’s event–a sacred traditional festival called–Managu Horbo Tu Borotan performed by the Batak, specifically the community of Samosir, to express gratitude.
The Managu Horbo Tu Borotan was the highlight of the Bolon Festival held from 1 to 7 July 2007. This unique ritual focuses on the buffalo, the favored beast always used in Batak ceremonies.
The buffalo employed in this ceremony must Read the rest of this entry »