South Sumatera Province
The Capital City of South
SumateraProvince is “Palembang”
South Sumatera, Palembang, the South Sumatera
provincial capital, is the island’s second largest city. Many old neighborhoods
along the Musi River have houses that are either built on stilts or on rafts.
The centuries old local method of house building. The better to do often have
limas houses which in many respect resemble the traditional houses of Java.
Worth seeing is the Museum Negeri which has collection of about 2,000 objects
of artistic and historical value. Also on display are traditional household
utensils, weaving looms, costumes, weapons and preserved animals. The Songket
Textiles Center displays various types of songket hand-woven cloths.Palembang
the capital in particular, is by many believed to have once been the seat of
the great Buddhist Empire of Sriwijaya. Archaeologists have yet to determine
the precise location of this kingdom, one of Indonesia’s greatest, but the
links with Sriwijaya seem indisputable.
Geographically, South Sumatera is a land of
immense plains and forests. The larger part of the province is fertile lowland
plains crisscrossed by rivers. The coastal areas are low and prone to floods
and consist mostly of marshlands. The western part of the province is
mountainous.Towards the east, the Bukit Barisan foothills extend into very
broad hilly country. This is the area of the big deposits, which make the
province one of Indonesia’s most important oil producing areas.
Dating Back
In
1920, an inscribed stone was found at Kedukan Bukit near Palembang, dated 683
A.D. according to the inscription, the area around Bukit Siguntang, west of the
city, had a concentration of 20.000 troops of Sriwijaya. Whose influence
extended from part of the Indonesian archipelago to Malaysia, Thailand and
Madagascar.
According to Chinese annals, students from
China Burma, Thailand and even India visited Sriwijaya to study Buddhism.
Relics from around that time found and now kept in the yard of the museum in
Palembang include statues of Buddha and Ganesha.
Traditional Costumes
The South of Sumatera's costume is inspired by fashion mode from The
Emperor of Palembang that held the power in 16th centuries up to the middle of
19th centuries. The men wear Tanjak (batik head cloth), Chine's Collar Long
Sleeve, wide trouser, songket cloth wound around a waist, and Keris
(traditional weapon) slipped in to Badong (belt). The women wear Baju Kooroong
(special dress), Songket cloth, and Shawl. Additional accessories are crown,
triple terrace necklace, bracelet, and harmony sandals.
The
Ethnocentricities are
Pasemah, Palembang, Ranau Kisan, Komering,
Ogan, Lematang, Rejang, Rawas, Kubu, etc.
The Traditional House
The South Sumatera house of the regional
tradition is named the "Limas House". It’s the house on stilts, the residence of the nobles. The
Limas house supported five, significant Lima Emas, that is: Grandeur, Rukun and
Peace, politeness, Aman
and Fertile, Makmur and Prosperous. The main gate of Gold must be to each Limas
House.
"Limas" Traditional house
Another interesting item to
see is the Limas house which are still found scattered over the province, most
of them built on riversides, however, not facing the waterfront. One
explanation could be that daily household activities can be done in full
privacy, out of sight of passers-by. These very “ornate wooden houses” built on stilts have rather sizable
measurements: from 15 to 20 m in width and from 30 to 60 m in length. A good
part of the house has hand-carved columns, door and window frames and cross
ventilation between the rooms by placing wooden panels with flow-through
carvings just below the ceilings. Indeed, it would almost be a must to observe
the architecture and style of these Limas houses, some of them open to the
public.
The Folksongs are: Dek Sangke, etc.
The
Traditional Dances are
Gending Sriwijaya, Tanggai, Dana, Sabung,
Tepak, Kapur Sirih and other.
The District Identities are:
Duku (Lansium Domestikum) Flora. Ikan Belida
(Notopterus Chitala) Fauna.
The
Promontoriesare
The
Tikar cape, was located in the Belitung Regency. The Carat cape, was located in
the Banyu Asin Regency. The Liamubungku cape, was located in the Musi Banyu
Asin Regency. The Jati cape, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The
Selokan cape, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Kait cape, was
located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The cape of Lalari/Punggung, was
located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Siantan cape, was located in the
Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Tapah cape, was located in the Ogan Komering
Ilir Regency. The Koyan cape, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency.
The Lumut cape, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency.
The
Tour Adventure Resorts
Several
of Tapak the tour region widely 1.969.125 hectare that was ready to be
developed. Tapak Kawasan Pantai Matras and the Parai Tenggiri Coast measuring
800 hectare. Tapak Kawasan Wisata Tanjung Kalian measuring 282 hectare. The
Ular cape measuring 96,8 hectare. The Romodong coast 76,25 hectare. Tapak
Kawasan Wisata Tanjung Belayar measuring 110 hectare. Tapak Kawasan Wisata
Teluk Uber measuring 25 hectare. Tapak Kawasan Wisata Pulau Panjang measuring 70
hectare. The Semujur island measuring 10 hectare. Tapak Kawasan Wisata Pasir
Kuning (Tempilang) measuring 60 hectare. Tapak Kawasan Wisata Pantai on
Wednesday measuring 119 hectare. And Tapak Kawasan Wisata Pantai Sadai
measuring 240 hectare.
The State Museum
Relatively new the building
was erected in 1977 only, however, its collection of around 2000 relics and
antiquities originating from the province itself would make a visit here
definitely worthwhile. See ancient household articles, utensils, looms, hunting
tools, a bridal room and some preserved animals of the region.
Ki Kede Ing Suro Ancient Cemetery
This cemetery dates back
from the 16th century where as many as 38 ancient tombs are found of which one
of them belongs to Ki Gede Ing Suro, one of the prominent forefathers of South
Sumatera's present society. Notably, these 38 tombs are found less than one
roof of one building.
The Mountainousare
The
mountain that was gotten in the South Sumatera Province that is the highest
Mountain was the Maras Mountain 445 Metre, and other the Permis Mountain,
Gunung Paku, and the Pelawan Mountain.
The
Riversare
Sungai Musi, Sungai Baturusa, Sungai Rangkui,
Sungai Selindung, Sungai Selan, Sungai Menduk, Sungai Kuarau, Sungai Jering dan
Sungai Kampa. Sungai Air Banyuasin, Sungai Air Beliti, Sungai Bulurang Tiding,
Sungai Calik, Sungai Dikit, Sungai Harileko, Sungai Ketaun, Sungai Lakitan,
Sungai Lalang, Sungai Mesuji, Sungai Lematang, Sungai Ogan, Sungai Rambang,
Sungai Rawas, Sungai Saleh, Sungai Teluk Lenggulang.
The Musi River
By Javanese standards the
Musi river is both very broad as well as long, comparable to those found on the
big island of Kalimantan, formerly Borneo. The river flows right through the
city, cutting it in two halves called the Ulu bank and the Ilir bank and linked
by a bridge of considerable size and length, called the Ampera Bridge. If
visitors do not care to make an interesting or unique boat trip down the river,
they could still take a walk halfway over the bridge to see the vast panorama
surrounding them, rare at any other place in Indonesia. Down below they will
see unbelievable traffic of boats, big and small, crisscrossing water lines
without accidents as if steered by the most able navigators. From the same spot
both halves of the city are clearly visible as well. And if the time is right,
sunrises and sunsets as witnessed from the bridge would be an unforgettable
sight of beauty. Worthwhile noticing are the floating restaurants and shops on
both sides of the river, and other curious scenes of daily habits of the city's
inhabitants. An annual event is the Bidar Race, held on or around Independence
Day, each 17th of August. Measurements of the competing boats are 24 1/2 m long
and only 0.75 m wide, each boat carrying as many as 50 oarsmen.
Kamero Island
Forty kilometers from Palembang, Kamero
Island is a popular recreation site in the middle of the Musi river. the island
has a Buddhist temple. Kamero Island. To reached Kamero Island just 40
kilometers from Palembang. Kamero Island is a popular recreation site in the
middle of the Musi River. The island also has a Buddhist temple.
The
Gulfs are
The
Benawang gulf, was located in the Musi Banyu Asin Regency. The Kampa gulf, was
located in the Bangka Regency. The Kumpit gulf, was located in the Belitung
Regency. The Piring gulf, was located in the Belitung Regency. The Klabat gulf,
was located in the Bangka Regency.
Punti Kayu Natural Pine Forest
This recently built
recreational complex covers an area of 50 hectares, consisting of four parts:
an amusement park, a recreation park, an natural forest, and a man-made lake. In this complex are to be
found a children's playground, a cultural park, a souvenirs shop, restaurants
and an information booth. Because of its proximity to the capital and easy
accessibility, this complex actually caters mainly to the local inhabitants of
the city of Palembang, however, international tourists may enjoy passing a calm
day here to watch urbanites amuse themselves.
Bedegung
Waterfall
In South Sumatera we have some waterfall. One of them is Bedegung
Waterfall, the highest waterfall 99 meters, which lies near the village of
Bedegung, Cape District Court, about 56 km south from Muara Enim. This
waterfall comes from springs that never dry in the Bukit Barisan gap and down
to form a small river rapids. Curup Bedegung is a
natural tourist attraction handalan this area. To facilitate the visitors who
come from outside the district, local government has built a new road from
Simpang Prabumulih to Meo along 87 km through forest plantations and oil palm
plantations. Thus the distance from Palembang to Curup Quiet only about 2
hours.
Tenang Waterfall
Rich in the number of small
as well as big rivers flowing through this province, waterfalls of various
sizes come with them too. The biggest in the region is the Tenang Waterfall
where the water smashes down from a height of 90 meters into a deep pool and
further downstream in a strong current. By public transportation it takes 2
hours from Palembang, however, less by private car. Located in the Muara Enim
regency.
The
Straits are: Selat Malaka.
The Lakes Are
The
Deling lake, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Jembaran lake,
was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Teloko lake, was located in
the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Air Hitam lake, was located in the Ogan
Komering Ilir Regency. The Ranau lake, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir
Regency.
The
Flora are: Meranti, Seruk, Nyato, Mendaru, Mentangor, Gelam,
Bulin, Pelawan, Nyirih, Bakau etc.
The
Fauna
are
Now
these fauna like the Tiger, Birs,
various snakes were venomous like the Tedung Snake, Tepung Ari Snake and Sabak (Python). Various birds kinds, the Hutan
Chicken, Inserted Breaker Babi Hutan, Inserted Breaker Berang-berang, Inserted Deer Breaker, Inserted Breaker Pelanduk, Monkey, Lizard, Terenggiling,
Napuh Gazelle, Elephants, et cetera.
Sumber Investigasi:
F.
I. Fatrick & www.guidingtoindonesia.blogspot.com
