North Sulawesi

North Sulawesi

Hello guys, now I would like to tell you about one of province in Indonesia. Here we go.

North Sulawesi is one of the 32 provinces in the Republic of Indonesia, with its capital city being Manado (formely also called "Menado"). This region with an area of 1,533,698 ha is located at 0º30"- 4º 3" North Latitude and 121º127" East Longitude.Based on the regional government system, North Sulawesi is subdivided into the Manado Municipality, Bolaang Mongondow District, Sangihe Talaud District and Bitung Municipality. To the North this region borders on the Republic of the Philippines, Sulawesi Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The Eastern part is on the Maluku Sea and the Southern side is the Tomini Gulf. The western part borders Gorontalo Province which until the end of 2000 was a part of North Sulawesi and then became an own province. The terrain is extremely mountainous and hilly, stretching from Lembean - Wulur Mahatus mountain chain (in Minahasa) continuing to Mount Ambang- Mount Gambuta (in Bolaang Mongondow). In Sangihe Talaud there are both active and extinct volcanoes, some towering 1,800 - 2,000 meters. Rich volcanic ash has blessed North Sulawesi with fertile lands; the highlands and lowlands producing rice, coconut, clove, nutmeg, vanilla and vegetables. The plains produce rice and corn in Dumoga, Ayong and Sangkub (Bolaang Mongondow). Plateaus in Tondano (Minahasa) also produce rice and corn, while Modoinding is know for its vegetables. Sangihe Talaud is recognized for its high quality nutmeg and Rumbia Trees (Sago Palm the source of a special flour for traditional cookies/snack).

Tourism site

North Sulawesi have some places that interesting to visited, they are

1.    1.   Bunaken Island

It should be recognized that this is a tourist destination you must visit if you're in North Sulawesi. Not fit if were in Manado in North Sulawesi when not visiting the island of Bunaken . Bunaken Island itself has an area of 8.08 km² and is located in the bay Manad. The beauty of Bunaken marine park could no doubt, many travelers who visit the island of Bunaken which was struck by the beauty of Bunaken marine park. To achieve this island only takes about 30 minutes by fast boat (speed boat) from Manado. Bunaken marine park itself has about 20 point dive with varying depths up to 1344 meters. From about 20 point dive, 12 points of which are located around Bunaken Island.

2. 1.      Siladen Island

The island is located to the northeast of the island of Bunaken and has an area of ​​31.25 ha. The island is surrounded by white sand beaches and the sea are coral reefs with diverse marine life forms and colors that form a sea taaman quite beautiful. You can menikamati beauty of the sea in this island while traveling , boat rides glass ( catamarans ) , snorkeling , diving ( diving ) , and underwater photography ( underwater photographs ) and of course sunbathing on the beach with white sand .

1.    3.  Bukit Kasih

Bukit kasih which is located in District Kawangkoan Minahasa district is a tourist place that symbolizes the symbol of harmony among religious adherents in North Sulawesi province. In this place there are all places of worship religious community. To reach this point takes about 90 minutes from Manado.

4. Linow Lake

Still little is known of the existence of this place, but Linow is one of the interesting sights in North Sulawesi. To go to the lake Linow requires approximately 50 minutes travel time from Manado. Linow lake and Mount Prayer Tomohon is a tourist spot which is managed by the private sector (the same person) . What's interesting about this lake is the color of the water of this lake is often discolored.

5. 1.      Underwater Volcanoes Mahagetang

Mahangetang volcanoes in the waters of the island Mahangetang district. Tatoareng Sangihe. Underwater volcano is still active and are in shallow waters so to see it can be done with a dive. The local community often refer to this place as “ Banua Wuhu “

Traditional House

Province of North Sulawesi has two traditional houses, they are Walewangko and Bolaang Mangondow. I will explain more about that below

1.      Bolaang Mangondow House

This one house has a roof that is transverse to the ridge that is a bit steep. Section ladder in front of the house with a porch without walls. The space consists of the parent space and sleeping space. This holding space consists of space fathoms, places to eat too beds and a kitchen that is in the back of the house.

 Pewaris

2.      Pewaris House

Another name is the House Walewangko. This one Traditional houses has the physical appearance trim. It is generally classified as stage house. Jib pole is made of solid wood. Two of the house's pole, it is said , should not be connected to anything . The house under the section commonly used as a storage area or Godong harvest.

Traditional Dances

North Sulawwesi has some traditional dances such as Mahambak, Maengket, Kabasaran and Mesalai. Each of them have the different of function, but I just explain you about Tari Mesalai.

Tari Mesalai

Tari Mesalai

               Mesalai is one of the traditional dances that originated from North Sulawesi province. Art that grows and develops in Sangihe Talaud community was once part of a ritual as the embodiment of gratitude to Genggona Langi Duatung Saluruang (God Most High Lord of the Universe) for all the grace that has been given him. However , along with the times and the entry of new religions , dance mesalai currently also used as a complement to traditional ceremonies and celebration , such as circumcision , marriage , built a new house , the inauguration of a new boat and so forth .

Traditional Costume

North Sulawesi has four etnic such as Minahasa, Gorontalo, Sangir Talaud,and Mongondow. This four ethnic groups has its own customs, although in some cases there are similarities. So even when we talk about traditional clothing.  I will tell about traditional clothes of the provincial capital of North Sumatra , Manado.

At the wedding ceremony, the bride wore a dress consisting of a white baju kebaya and sarong cloth embroidered motif embroidered in white with fish scales. The model is called the bride's dress shirt mermaid. Besides sarong motivated mermai , there is also a bird's nest motif sarong , called the model salimburung , sarong motifs millipedes , centipedes and models referred floral sarong , called laborci - laborci .

The groom wore clothing that consists of a closed or open shirt jacket. Trousers, waist scarves and hats ( Porong ) . Wedding dress shirt jacket is closed, called tatutu fashion. Pieces tatutu is a long-sleeved shirt, did not have a collar and pockets. Motive in this fashion is rice flower motif, which is found in ornate hat, collar, scarf waist and both sleeves.

Traditional Weapons

North Sulawesi has three traditional weapons such as keris , peda and sabel and I would like to explain about Keris.  Keris typical North Sulawesi shaped straight, no curve. This weapon stabbing weapon category.

Musical Instrument Province of North Sulawesi has three musical instrument, they are  

1. Kolintang

Kolintang is a famous traditional musical instrument in the area of ​​Minahasa, North Sulawesi. Materials for making this kolintang is wood. Some are made of wood called wood bandaran, ata wood treatment, etc. Generally wood is made to make Kolintang light wood is wood, but has a solid wood fiber.This instrument is played by striking. Even this famous Kolintang can issue a unique sound because it can be used to remove noise low and high pitch tone.

2. Bansi

The brass musical instrument similar types of bamboo flutes. It's just the tip of a blow it was made a little bit wide. Unlike flute blown from the trunk horizontally, but Bansi is blown with a vertical position so as places to blow it at one end. Bansi is usually played with a mix of various other musical instruments to create a distinctive traditional music.

3. Salude

Salude is a stringed musical instrument that has two strings. Made of wood and almost equal to the stringed zither. The resulting sound of traditional musical instruments of North Sulawesi this one is quite unique and melodious.

Okay guys, I think only that information that I can give to you, see you on the next post guys :)