Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam which was previously known by the name of the Daerah Istimewa Aceh (1959 - 2001) is the westernmost province in Indonesia. Aceh has the autonomy to set its own, unlike most other provinces in Indonesia, for historical reasons. This area is adjacent to north Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean to the west, the Strait of Malacca in the east and North Sumatra in southeast and south.
Symbol of the Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam
The capital of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is Banda Aceh. Its port is Malahayati - Krueng Raya, Ulee Lheue, Sabang, Lhokseumawe and Langsa. Aceh is the region worst hit by the earthquake and tsunami of 26 December 2004. Some places on the coast disappear altogether. The most severe is Banda Aceh, Aceh Besar, Aceh Jaya, Aceh Barat, Singkil and Simeulue.
Aceh has a wealth of natural resources such as petroleum and natural gas. Natural Resources is located in North Aceh and East Aceh. Aceh is also famous for its forest resources are located along the Bukit Barisan range of Kutacane, Southeast Aceh, Seulawah, Aceh Besar to Aceh Jaya Ulu Masen. A national park, namely Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) is also available in Southeast Aceh.
Aceh is a region that is rich with culture and art as well as other parts of Indonesia. Aceh has a distinctive variety of cultural arts such as dances and other cultural such as:
- Didong (performing art from community Gayo),
- Meuseukee Eungkot (a tradition in the area of West Aceh),
- Peusijuek (flour fresh in Malay tradition.)
Rencong is the traditional weapon of Aceh. The shape resembles the letter L and when viewed more closely resembles the writing calligraphy bismillah. Rencong included in the category of dagger or knife (not a knife or sword). Besides rencong, the nation of Aceh also has several other unique weapons such as siwah, geuliwang and peudeueng.
- Didong (performing art from community Gayo),
- Meuseukee Eungkot (a tradition in the area of West Aceh),
- Peusijuek (flour fresh in Malay tradition.)
Rencong is the traditional weapon of Aceh. The shape resembles the letter L and when viewed more closely resembles the writing calligraphy bismillah. Rencong included in the category of dagger or knife (not a knife or sword). Besides rencong, the nation of Aceh also has several other unique weapons such as siwah, geuliwang and peudeueng.
Rencong
Acehnese traditional houses called Rumoh Aceh. The traditional house-type house on stilts with 3 main parts and an additional section.
3 main parts of Runoh Aceh, namely:
- Seuramoe keue (front porch),
- Seuramoe Teungoh (central hall) and
- Seuramoe likot (back porch).
While one part of the enhancements are rumoh dapu (home kitchen).
Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam at least have a wealth of dance very much and also very impressive. Some famous dances nasnional level and even the world is a dance that originated from Aceh's like Rateb Meuseukat dance and Saman dance.
3 main parts of Runoh Aceh, namely:
- Seuramoe keue (front porch),
- Seuramoe Teungoh (central hall) and
- Seuramoe likot (back porch).
While one part of the enhancements are rumoh dapu (home kitchen).
Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam at least have a wealth of dance very much and also very impressive. Some famous dances nasnional level and even the world is a dance that originated from Aceh's like Rateb Meuseukat dance and Saman dance.
Acehnese dances, among others:
- Laweut dance,
- Likok Pulo dance,
- Pho dance,
- Ranup Lampuan dance,
- Rapai Geleng dance,
- Rateb Meuseukat dance,
- Ratoh Duek dance and
- Tarek Pukat dance.
Gayonese dances, among others:
- Saman dance,
- Bines dance,
- Didong dance,
- Geuel dance,
- Munalu dance and
- Turun Ku Aih Aunen dance.
- Laweut dance,
- Likok Pulo dance,
- Pho dance,
- Ranup Lampuan dance,
- Rapai Geleng dance,
- Rateb Meuseukat dance,
- Ratoh Duek dance and
- Tarek Pukat dance.
Gayonese dances, among others:
- Saman dance,
- Bines dance,
- Didong dance,
- Geuel dance,
- Munalu dance and
- Turun Ku Aih Aunen dance.
While the dances of other tribes of Ula-Ula Lembing dance and Mesekat dance.
Rateb Meuseukat Dance
Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam tourism charm is very beautiful and charming, the next will be presented one by one in detail whether it is nature tourism, historical tourism, cultural tourism and so forth based on the town or district that has the tourism charms.
