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Various Types of Acehnese Hand-woven (Tenun)

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Weaving and embroidery have long been part of Aceh's traditional textile industry, which dates back to the "golden era' of Sultan Iskandar Muda. During his reign, trade flourished with Islamic countries like Turkey and Persia. Various Types of Acehnese Hand-woven (Tenun) Weaving was one of the original craft area that needs to be constantly dug, preserved and expanded. Currently Weaving is not only used as part of the completeness of customs, but has evolved into a fashion. This craft is very potential to be widely developed and commercial because it is the product of a culture that has a style and design that is unique and interesting. The craft of weaving also requires adjustments to the tastes of the community now, especially in terms of motif and model. The development of weaving in Aceh has also experienced a very rapid progression in the presence of 2 (two) types of weaving that developed at this time are: Tenun Songket Acehnese hand-woven songket was

Historical Site, Zero Point of Banda Aceh

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One of the favorite destinations for walkers visiting the Aceh is the point of zero km Sabang on Weh Island, site of a monument zero kilometre marker geographical parts of Western Indonesia. How about zero point of Banda Aceh? Historical Site, Zero Point of Banda Aceh I've always had this fascination of the point markers that indicates kilometers to or from the center of the place of which I am traveling to or from much more for KM 0 landmarks. In the area of Gampong Jawa there is an monument, less than one meter high. The monument is often called Banda Aceh or kilometre zero is also the place of origin of the city of Banda Aceh. The monument was barely visible from the street, as if hidden and not easy to find. The monument is made as Jeu'e (winnowing fork rice) or a depiction of Aceh Lhee Sagoe. Called Aceh Lhee Sagoe because there are three angles (sagoe) which sustains the Kingdom of Aceh. This monument has a position facing the open sea. There ar

5 Sense Touch, Ie Seum Hot Spring

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Do you want to enjoy the thrill of a hot bath with stunning nature a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains? Ie Suum is the right place.  5 Sense Touch, Ie Suum Hot Spring   You can head to one of the hot springs to unwind and relax your muscles after a long day of trekking and exploring. The natural hot springs are particularly pleasant in the cool mountain air. Locals bathe regularly to heal or relieve many ailments such as high blood pressure, anaemia, arthritis and rheumatism. Ie Suum has its own charm as well as nature thermal baths area for tourism. Natural hot springs comes from the Seulawah volcano is one of the prime tourist attractions in the Ie Suum village, Mesjid Raya sub-district, Aceh Besar which is located at the foot of Mount Meuh or about 35 kilometers from Banda Aceh. Ie Suum name literally comes from the ‘Ie’ word means water and Suum means Hot. Tourism is a mainstay in Ie Suum indeed the presence of natural hot springs in addition to

Friday Acehnese Language: Household Appliances Words

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Have you visited Aceh province? Surely you will hear locals speaking in aceh. While visiting the home of the people of aceh the following term will often be heard. Now, here is the Acehnese vocabulary for you to put to those little wonders. I wrote an example conversation as at home on the bottom of the this article. Friday Acehnese Language: Household Appliances  Family Words English Acehnese Bathroom Kama manoe Bed Peuratah Chair Kurusi Closet Mari Comb Sugot Door Pintoe DrawString waist Taloe keuieng Floor Aleu Flowers Bungoeng Glass Glah8 Grass Naleung Hijab Jeuleubab Home Rumoh Hours Jeum Irons Gosok Kitchen Dapu Leun Halaman Mattress Kaso Mirror Ceureumen/kaca lhoh droe Pants Siluweu Perfume

Friday Acehnese Language: Acehnese Family Words

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On this page the author tried to give a special place for every reader who want to know a little bit about the acehnese, who had been already begun replaced with national languages. Indeed, It is not wrong but it would be better when we are also capable of speaking acehnese and also speaks national language.  Acehnese Language Day: Acehnese Family Words Acehnese Language Day article will present every Friday. Hopefully it can help communities around the world in learning the language. No Acehnese English 1. Lōn I 2. Kah/ Dron You 3. Anёk Child 4. Adёk The Younger Brother 5. Kakak Sister 6. Mak Mother 7. Nenek Grand Mother 8. Ayawa / Cёk / Yah Bit Uncle 9. Mak Wa / Mak Cёk / Mak Bit Aunt Here is a simple conversation and vocabulary used in daily life in Aceh. A. Peu Haba? (How are

Ervan Ceh Kul, Young Singer Finds Passion In Ethnic

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Gayonese ethnic singer, Ervan Ceh Kul performs on stage in the 4th Gayo Art Summit at ACC.Des 12,2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. (Photo: M. Iqbal/SeputarAceh.com) Ervan, Such a talented young artist that have the full name Yoga Ervan. In an age that is still very young, Ervan including figure-laden achievements and have a lot of ability in the arts. Ervan Ceh Kul, Young Singer Finds Passion In Ethnic On April, 11 1988, Ervan was born to a family of thick with the scent of artistic activity. The first son Mr. Abadi Ayus of which is also the son of legendary artists M. Thaib or better known as M. Des Lakiki. Ervan’s grandfather also the founder of the Didong Lakiki Kampung Kute Lintang Group which had succeeded in the Post-war occupation of Dutch and remain as the group's pioneering birth Didong arts in Gayo Highlands. Ervan is a figure that deserves thumbs up. At the age of 5 years Ervan has already started to join the Didong Timang Rasa Group accompany his father