Aceh

Aceh is one of the areas of the archipelago which is a multiethnic society characterized by Islam. In this area there are eight sub-ethnic namely Aceh, Alas, Aneuk jame, Gayo, Kluet, Simeulu, Singkil, and Tamiang. Eighth sub ethnic groups have a history of the origins and culture are very different between one sub-ethnic with other ethnic sub thus enriching the cultural diversity in Aceh. Aceh residents often mentioned are the descendants of various people, and nation. As well as ACEH word often associated with the extension of the Arabic, Chinese, European, Indian where it is physically demonstrate the characteristics of those Arab, India, Europe and China.

Aceh is a special area in Indonesia which is located at the northern tip of Sumatra Island. Full name of Aceh Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. The province has a total area of ​​57365.57 km2 (2.88% of Indonesia) in position 2 6 95 98 North latitude and eastern longitude, with the highest peak at 4446 m above sea level. North side by the Andaman Sea, the east by the Strait of Malacca, the South with the North Sumatra province, west by the Indian Ocean. Overarching: 119 Island, 35 mountains, 73 rivers, 21 districts, 228 districts, 111 villages and 5947 villages.

Aceh has important natural resources namely oil and gas. It is estimated that gas reserves in Aceh is the largest in the world. For most people of Indonesia, Aceh is considered a conservative region of the Islamic religion.

ENTRANCE

Banda Aceh from Medan only 45 minutes by plane. If you go from Jakarta journey is only about 2.5 hours from the airport Soekarno International Hatta.Bandara local can be reached about 30 minutes by car. Surfers from around the world often come to Lhok Nga during the winter in the country. The weather after 10:00 am quite hot but rarely above 30ºC.

Banda Aceh is the largest city owned apart from Sabang, Lhokseumawe and Langsa. The forest area consists of Permanent Forests (3.282 million ha), production forest (188,000 ha), as well as Protected Forest (26440.81). Flora and Fauna of the identity of such areas, Flora: Bungong JEUMPA (Michelia champaca), Fauna: Yellow Cicimpala (Copsychus Pyrropygus).

Banda Aceh was established 22 April 1205 by Sultan Alaidin Johansyah. Banda Aceh is one of the oldest Islamic cities in Southeast Asia. It has been known since the 17th century as a metropolitan city, a city of trade (economic), the science center, the center of political activity, the center of Islamic education, Islamic cultural center in Southeast Asia. Kota Banda Aceh called Kutaraja. Date December 26, 2004, the city was melted lantah by the devastating tsunami around 60% of existing buildings in the city. Banda Aceh is also called into Aceh which has 9 districts, namely: Baiturahman, Kuta Alam, Meuraxa, Syiah Kuala, Lueng Bata, Ulee Kareng, Banda Raya, Jaya Baru, Kutaraja.

HISTORY

Aceh has carved its past so grand and amazing, especially because of its ability to develop a pattern and a system of military education, commitment in the fight against imperialism, a system of government that is orderly and systematic, realize centers of study of science, to its ability to establish diplomatic relations with the state other.

The Acehnese were first expected to arrive from Peninsular Malaysia, Cham, Cochim China and Cambodia. European descent who are Muslims are descendants of Portuguese can be found in Aceh Jaya. Alas tribe in Aceh Tenggara. Tamiang tribe in Aceh Tamiang. Gayo in Aceh Tengah, mostly in East Aceh, Bener Meriah and Gayo Lues. Aneuk Jamee people in South Aceh and Aceh Barat Daya and Aceh Selatan Kluet on Simeulue Island and the Simeulu.

At the beginning of the 17th century Sultanate of Aceh is the most wealthy, powerful and is a fertile area in the waterway. Aceh has a history in terms of political independence and resistance to outside parties, including the Netherlands and the Indonesian government.

In northwestern Sumatra, Aceh remains easy to relate to the outside world since the 6th century AD The historical record of China at the time said there was a kingdom on the northern tip of Sumatra island named Po-Li. At the beginning of the 9th century, some Arabic writing and inscriptions found in India mention about Aceh. In 1292, Marco Polo in his voyage from China to Persia visited Sumatra, reported that in the northern part of Sumatra there were six trading gate including Perlak, ocean and Lambri. Quite ironic that these areas are now less well known in Indonesia.

Islam dikenaldi province between the 7th century and the 8th and the first Islamic kingdom that Perlak was founded in 804 AD were followed by Samudera Pasai year 1042, Tamiah 1184, Aceh Darussalam 1205 and 1511. In 1511 the Portuguese catch traders and merchants of Malacca, Asia and Arabic so that they can not enter the waterway, making it the rich and prosperous Aceh. Aceh dominate trade and politics in the northern part of Sumatra and began to reach its peak between 1610 and 1640.

Aceh slowly began to crumble after the death of Sultan Iskandar Thani in 1641. Britain and the Netherlands began to compete for control of Aceh. In 1824 the Treaty of London was signed stating that Britain gives full control of Aceh to the Dutch government as a token of gratitude for the Dutch handed over his position in India and delete all claims in Singapore. Dutch attempt to conquer Aceh quite hard and heavy. Aceh intermittent war from 1873 to 1904 is the effort to control Dutch longest ever done and casualties from the Dutch more than 10,000 people. This long war has left deep mental scars for the people of Aceh.

When the era of industrialization arrived, Aceh is more open to new things. Nevertheless, tourists who come should know that the people of Aceh running religious activities, social and moral behavior seriously.

CULINARY

You can be a culinary tour of Aceh as this region has various types of food typical. Among other things timphan, duck curry, delicious goat curry, curry pliek u and meuseukat rare. In addition melinjo Pidie origin of the famous savory, dodol sabang made with various flavors, sticky durian (boh Drien ngon bu leukat), as well as sweet sponge Peukan origin Bada.

Source

- Wikipedia.org

- Wisatanesia.com

- Travelaceh.com

BANDA ACEH

aroma

Jl. Cut Nyak Dien 18 Penayong

Tel .: (0651) 32779

Braden

Jl. Lhok Nga Km. 8

Tel. (0651) 22056

New Cindy

Jl. Cut Nyak Dien

Taman Tepi Laut

Jl. Lhoknga Km.18

Tel. (0651) 32029

Happy

Jl. A. Yani 74-76 Penayong

Tropicana

Jl. A. Yani 90-92 Penayong

Tel. (0651) 21442

Ujong Batee

Jl. Krueng Raya Km. 14

Top Asia

Jl. cut Meutia

Sinar Surya

Jl. Queen Safiatuddin

Tel .: (0651) 22308

LHOKSEUMAWE

Happy

Jl. Sukaramai

Tel. (0645) 21597

Golden

Jl. Trading

Tel. (0645) 22313

Indra Malaya

Jl. Trading

Tel. 21 127

Horizon

Jl. Sukaramai No. 43

Bali

Jl. Sukaramai No. 40

New Atra

Jl. cut Meutia

Juriza

Jl. Sukaramai

Tel. (0645) 21708

Takengon

Surya Minang

Jl. Queen Safiatuddin

Selecta

Jl. Trading

Tel. (0652) 21273

Sinar Surya

Jl. Jend. A. Yani

sativa

Jl. Khairil Anwar

Sabang

Jl. Trading

Tel .: (0652) 21363

    

Al Hilal

Jl. Presidential market

Bismi

Jl. Blang Mesra

Pomegranate

Jl. malem Diwa

New Yusra

Jl. lebe Kader

Rakan Ayu

Jl. malem Diwa

Sinar Pagi

Jl. princess Ijo

savory

Jl. Sengeda

Sigli

two Diamonds

Jl. Iskandar Muda

Tel .: (0653) 21256

Riza

Jl. Blok Sawah

Tel. (0653) 21527

scenic

Jl. Iskandar Muda

Tel. (0653) 21060

SOCIETY AND CULTURE

The people of Aceh known to be very religious, has a culture based on Islam. Everyone, whether born in or outside Aceh Aceh, is Muslim. It is certain that no person who is not a Muslim Acehnese, although not all run with strict Shari'a.

Islam came to Aceh has been combined with the customary Aceh and Aceh has spawned a very distinctive identity so that we know the term "Aceh Veranda of Mecca". This occurs acculturation process of harmonization of the rise to power and attach a new identity in Aceh.

The cultural life (customs) Aceh with Islam can not be separated. The harmonization of customs and Islam is growing in various aspects of community life. The system of government in Aceh reflects both of these elements. Single bi keuchik and teungku as leaders of rural communities is a reflection of the harmonization. Issues of Islamic law in society be solved by consultation system and grow into a custom solution to the conflict in the village. Keuchik and Teungku is the elder Lacker / village. They serve the public in all kinds of issues of dispute between citizens, even including criminal before it is forwarded to the court, to be completed first in the village (kampung). Similarly, the problem of domestic disputes. Dispute settlement is usually done in meunasah or village hall, through deliberation. If the peace efforts in the village failed, then forwarded to the court. The people of Aceh have a culture that prioritizes any dispute resolution through peace.

Acehnese respect for justice, both within the family, as well as fairness in the enforcement of a court settlement. Implementation of Islamic sharia in Aceh is the desire of the people of Aceh are conducted with strategic steps, namely: be gradual; not with violence; through increased awareness and intelligence; Indonesia in the context of national law; bring grace and enhancement of civilization; improving the welfare lahiriyah and batiniyah; shared responsibility of local governments and communities; applies only to the followers of Islam while non-Muslims may be subjecting yourself.

tourist agency

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