e martë, 26 qershor 2007

Music and Dance

The famous performance in Padang is the tari piring or plate dance, in which dancers skillfully dance on pottery without hurting themselves.
Another dance is tari payung (umbrella dance) portray a young mans loving protection for his girlfriend.

The graceful Tari lilin (candle dance) is performed by girls who rhythmically juggle and ballance china saucers on which lighted candles are stuck and clicking ring castanets at the same time.

Another famous performance is Pencak silat (The minan form of martial art) that feared and admired all over Indonesia, Beside dance, Minangkabau culture is rich with traditional music performance, from intimate flute and vocal music through to large-scale drum ensembles. Music of Minangkabau feature gong chime ensembles are known locally as Talempang

Custom & Traditions

Antropologist however suggest the the Minang people probably arrived in west sumatra from the Malaysian peninsula some time between year 1000 and 2000 BC, but not much is known about the history of the region before the arrival of Islam in the 14th century AD.

West sumatra was probably under control of the Melayu Kingdom from Jambi on Sumatra's east coast between the 11th and 14th century. So many custom and traditio in Padang similiar to Malaysian.

Today Padang is growing city with its own airport and univercity but they still take Adat Minang with ancient matriarchal customs. The women own prosperty and the men leave home to seek their fame and fortune.

Padang The Gate Of Minangkabau

Padang on Sumatra's west coast is the island's third largest city with population of 800.000. It is the provincial capital of west sumatra and most of the product from this region is exported through Padang.

The major export articles are coal, rubber, coffee, spice, tobacco, rattan and tea.
Padang situated at the foot of Minangkabau highland, which is named after the original inhabitant of west sumatra, one of the two main ethnic groups on Sumatra.

The Minang people converted to Islam many centuries ago, and majority of the population today are Muslim. The name Padang means field and the city is located on the coastal plane between the Indian ocean and the Bukit Barisan Mountains.

According to the history, Dutch traders established a trading post at Padang about 1680. It was remain the same until the 19th century when to war against the traditional Adat Minangkabau (law) followers.

The Dutch entered the war and joined the traditional leader in 1821 when the Padri's controlled much of the highlands. The Benteng de Kock fort in Bukit Tinggi became the new main base for the Dutch and in 1837 they finally conquered Bonjol, the headquater of the Padri leader Imam Bonjol.
Padang was under British control during the Napoleon war from 1781 to 1819 when the Dutch again seized control. During world war II it was occupied by the Japanese before Sumatra became a part of the new Indonesian Republic.

Like other tropical location, Padang presents certain health risk to travellers from high temperature climate, but with minimal precautions is as safe and no threatening destination as any.

One common risk is heatstroke and dehydration: people should not exert themselves during the heat of midday.

e diel, 24 qershor 2007

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Padang Day Tour

“ONE DAY TOUR”

PACKAGE 01: BUKITTINGGI & PAGARUYUNG PALACE TOUR (08-09 Hours)
In the morning, drive to Lake Singkarak & Pagaruyung Palace in Batusangkar. And then proceed to Bukittinggi to visit Sianok Canyon (Ngarai Sianok), Fort De Kock, Kinantan Zoo, Museum Puti Bungsu, Clock Tower (Jam Gadang), and shopping at Pasar Atas Bukittiggi. In the afternoon drive back to your hotel

Padang Kerinci Seblat Sungai Penuh 5D

PADANG-KERINCI SEBLAT + SUNGAI PENUH 5D/ 4N

CODE : KH 017 ADVENTURE
VALID FOR ALL MARKET TILL 22 DECEMBER 2007
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DAY 01: AIRPORT - KERSIK TUO
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to Kersik Tuo passing by Twin Lakes (Danau Diatas & Danau Dibawah). Stay overnight at Home Stay Subandy

Padang Kerinci Seblat 4D

PADANG-KERINCI SEBLAT 4D/ 3N

CODE : KH 016 ADVENTURE
VALID FOR ALL MARKET TILL 22 DECEMBER 2007

DAY 01: AIRPORT - KERSIK TUO
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to Kersik Tuo passing by The Twin Lakes (Danau Diatas & Danau Dibawah). Stay overnight at Home Stay Subandy

DAY 02: KERSIK TUO - LAKE GUNUNG TUJUH - KERSIK TUO (B)
Breakfast at home stay, drive to The Jungle of Kerinci Seblat with soft trek to Lake Gunung Tujuh. If we are lucky, we can to see Sumatra Tiger, Elephant & the others wild animals. In the afternoon back to home stay for overnight stay

DAY 03: KERSIK TUO – PADANG (B)
Breakast at home stay, proceed to Padang Town with stop over at Telun Berasap Water Fall, Twin Lakes (Danau Diatas & Danau Dibawah), Panorama Sitinjau Laut overlooking to Padang Town & Hindia Ocean. Arrive in Padang check in hotel & free program

DAY 04: HOTEL - AIRPORT
After breakfast in hotel, free program before transfer to Padang Airport for departure

Bukit Tinggi - Anai Golf 3D

BUKITTINGGI-ANAI GOLF 3D/ 2N (1X PLAY GOLF)
(01 nt inBukittinggi)


DAY 01: TRANSFER AIRPORT-HOTEL in BUKITTINGGI
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to your hotel in Bukittinggi, free program

Padang Anai Golf 3D

PADANG-ANAI GOLF 3D/ 2N (1X PLAY GOLF)
(01 nt in Padang)


DAY 01: TRANSFER AIRPORT-HOTEL in Padang
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to your hotel in Padang, free program

Bukit Tinggi Free & Easy

DAY 01: AIRPORT-BUKITTINGGI
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to your hotel, free program

Padang Free and Easy

DAY 01: AIRPORT-HOTEL in Padang
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to your hotel, free program

DAY 02: FREE PROGRAM (B)

DAY 03: HOTEL-AIRPORT (B)
After breakfast in hotel, free program before transfer to Padang Airport for departure

Padang Twin Lakes 04 D

PADANG TOUR + TWIN LAKES 04D/ 03N
(03 nt in Padang)


DAY 01: AIRPORT HOTEL in PADANG (L,D)
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to your hotel. Padang tour, visit Padang Beach, Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Teluk Bayur Harbor, and Bungus Beach.
Lunch & dinner at local restaurant

Padang Painan Tour 04 D

PADANG TOUR + PAINAN 04D/ 03N
(03 nt in Padang)


DAY 01: AIRPORT HOTEL in PADANG (L,D)
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to your hotel. Padang tour, visit Padang Beach, Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Teluk Bayur Harbor, and Bungus Beach.
Lunch & dinner at local restaurant

Padang Tour 3D

PADANG TOUR 03D/ 02N
(02 nt in Padang)


DAY 01: AIRPORT HOTEL in PADANG (L,D)
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to your hotel. Padang tour, visit Padang Beach, Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Teluk Bayur Harbor, and Bungus Beach.
Lunch & dinner at local restaurant

Padang Bukit Tinggi Maninjau 5D

PADANG-BUKITTINGGI TOUR + MANINJAU 05D/ 04N
(02 nt stay in Bukittinggi, 01 nt in Maninjau, & 01 nt in Padang)


DAY 01: PADANG – BUKITTINGGI (L,D)
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to Bukittinggi via Anai Valley. On the way stop over at Anai Waterfall, Information Center of Minangkabau Culture in Padang Panjang, and Pandai Sikek Village for wood carving & weaving handicraft.

Padang Bukit Tinggi Maninjau 4D

PADANG-BUKITTINGGI TOUR + MANINJAU 04D/03N
(01 nt in Bukittinggi, 01 nt in Maninjau & 01 nt in Padang)

DAY 01: PADANG – BUKITTINGGI (L,D)
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to Bukittinggi via Anai Valley. On the way stop over at Anai Waterfall, Information Center of Minangkabau Culture in Padang Panjang, and Pandai Sikek Village for wood carving & weaving handicraft.

Padang Bukit Tinggi 04D

PADANG-BUKITTINGGI TOUR 04D/03N
(02 nt in Bukittinggi & 01 nt in Padang)


DAY 01: PADANG – BUKITTINGGI (L,D)
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to Bukittinggi via Anai Valley. On the way stop over at Anai Waterfall, Information Center of Minangkabau Culture in Padang Panjang, and Pandai Sikek Village for wood carving & weaving handicraft.

Padang Bukit Tinggi Sawah Lunto

PADANG-BUKITTINGGI TOUR + SAWAH LUNTO 03D/ 02N
(01 nt in Bukittinggi & 01nt in Sawah Lunto)


DAY 01: PADANG – SAWAH LUNTO (L,D)
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to Sawah Lunto via Solok Town. On the way stop over at Panoram Sitinjau Laut over looking to Hindia Ocean. Arrive in Sawah Lunto visit Train Museum & Gudang Ransum. Lunch & dinner at local restaurant

Padang Bukit Tinggi

PADANG-BUKITTINGGI TOUR 03D/ 02N
(02 nt in Bukittinggi)


DAY 01: PADANG-BUKITTINGGI (L,D)
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to Bukittinggi via Anai Valley. On the way stop over at Anai Waterfall, Information Center of Minangkabau Culture in Padang Panjang, and Pandai Sikek Village for wood carving & weaving handicraft.

PADANG-BUKITTINGGI TOUR 03D/ 02N

PADANG-BUKITTINGGI TOUR 03D/ 02N
(01 nt in Bukittinggi & 01 nt in Padang)


DAY 01: PADANG – BUKITTINGGI (L,D)
Upon arrival at Padang Airport, meet with our tour guide before transfer to Bukittinggi via Anai Valley. On the way stop over at Anai Waterfall, Information Center of Minangkabau Culture in Padang Panjang, and Pandai Sikek Village for wood carving & weaving handicraft.

Padang Photo Slide Show