Jl. Desa Peceren No.168, Sempajaya, Kec. Berastagi, Kabupaten Karo, Sumatera Utara 22156, Indonesia
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Grand Mutiara Hotel Berastagi - Hotel Balcony
Grand Mutiara Hotel Berastagi - Pool View
Grand Mutiara Hotel Berastagi - Big Field
Grand Mutiara Hotel Berastagi - LET's JUMP!!
Grand Mutiara Hotel Berastagi - Alpaca Garden
But...too early....Alpaca still stay in the cage for rest.......
Grand Mutiara Hotel Berastagi
Grand Mutiara Hotel Berastagi - Hotel Breakfast
Grand Mutiara Hotel Berastagi
Air Terjun Sipiso Piso
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We can see Lake Toba from here.
Great Waterfall
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SIALLAGAN PORT
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Huta Siallagan: Ancient Batak Village on Samosir Island
Huta Siallagan: Ancient Batak Village on Samosir Island
When you visit Lake Toba do not fail to get to know the culture and way of life of the Batak ethnic group.
Situated within the present Ambarita Village in the Simanindo District on Samosir Island, North Sumatra Province, is Huta Siallagan, an ancient village which strongly radiates the unique culture of the Batak ethnic group, set amidst the dramatic beauty of magnificent Lake Toba.
In the local language, Huta literary means settlement or village, therefore, Huta Siallagan means the Village of Siallagan. A Huta also identifies the family or clan as its residents, that in this case is the Siallagan Clan. The Siallagans are descendants of King Naimbaton who follow the line of King Isumbaon, second son of the King of Batak.
Huta Siallagan village was built in the reign of the first Huta leader, King Laga Siallagan, then further expanded during the time of his heir, King Hendrik Siallagan, down to the descendants of King Ompu Batu Ginjang Siallagan. A number of descendants of King Siallagan still reside here today in Ambarita Village, where tombs of their ancestors can still be found in the area.
Huta Siallagan covers a total area of 2,400 square meters and is surrounded by a 1.5 to 2 meter stone wall. Built from sleekly structured stones, the wall was once completed with bastions and sharp bamboos to protect the village from wild animals and attacks from other tribes.
Entering Huta Siallagan, one will be greeted by a number of traditional Bolon and Sopo houses which are traditional houses of the Batak ethnic group of North Sumatra.
What makes Huta Siallagan special is the existence of two sets of large stones carved into chairs encircling a stone table. These fascinating sets of stone furniture artifacts are called Batu Parsidangan, meaning “Stones for Meetings and Trials”. It is located right at the center of Huta Siallagan under a Hariara Tree, which is considered a sacred tree by the Bataks. The Stones are believed to be over 200 years old.
Batak Calendar
Talk Time
The first set of Batu Parsidangan that was the official place for meetings consists of orderly arranged stone chairs that are specifically intended for the king, the queen, clan elders, neighboring huta leaders, invitees, and the datu or spiritual leaders. While the second Batu Parsidangan features a similar arrangement but with the addition of a Long Stone Table, where executions took place.
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Tomok and Tuk Tuk are the traditional villages that is a truly exotic village on the coast Lake Toba. Tomok itself is the traditional village well-known as the gateway to reach Samosir. Here you can find the sarcophagus big stone chieftain of Sidabutar. Carved from a single block of stone. The face is carved with the lion face-mythical creature, part bull, part elephant. In the saddle-shaped lid is a small statue of woman carrying the bowl believed to represent the dead chief’s wife.
Beautiful traditional house painted standing in neat rows, with their backs to the lake, equipped with granary facing the housing. Batak elaborate designs on the houses shaped leaves and flowers and usually black, white and red.
While Tuk Tuk within 4 kilometers from Tomok, Tuk Tuk lies fairly close to the gate of the island. In fact, Tuk Tuk be the resting place of the most favored by tourists both local and foreign during their vacation on the island. Arriving in Tuk Tuk, you might admire the arrangement of the village that are quite neat and clean, which is able to be a magnet that you willing to stop by and enjoy your evening on the island.
Tuk Tuk is an area that full of exotic landscapes. From this place anyway, you can enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba that is so magical. The place is become the center of tourists who want to spend the night in Samosir. There are numbers of hotels and villas that can be your best deal to stay. There are also several coffee shop that provide internet facilities for your business important. As a tourist destination village, in addition to its natural scenery, Tuk Tuk is also known for rich Batak culture. Therefore, when you took a visit to Tuk Tuk, you do not need to worry because there are plenty of attractions that will make your vacation more memorable.
In Tomok and Tuk Tuk, you can also find a wide range of Batak culture, including handicrafts such as a dazzling Batak wood carving, many kinds of Ulos, you can also enjoy music and dance performances of traditional Batak that is played by Gondang and displayed through dance tor tor. You can rent a boat at an affordable price. Or, you could be soaking up the sun at the edge of the coast, like being at the seaside. Swimming or enjoying water sports with canoes can also be an alternative for an exciting vacation. However, you can rent a motorbike or bicycle that is provided by locals, for exploring the village and all the beauty that is stored on it.
Our second night hotel in Parapat (Lake Toba) at Medan Indonesia.
Hotel Niagara Parapat
Hotel Niagara Parapat
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