Aceh is a region that is rich in arts and culture galibnya other parts of Indonesia. Aceh has a variety of unique cultural arts such as dance, and other cultures such as: Didong (from the community performing arts Gayo), Meuseukee Eungkot (a tradition in the area of West Aceh), Peusijeuk (or plain flour in the tradition of Malays).
Traditional Houses
aceh1Rumah rumoh-called traditional Acehnese house. This traditional house-type house with a stage 3 main sections and an additional section 1. Three main parts of Aceh is home sseuramoe keue (front porch), Seuramoe Teungoh (middle chamber) and Seuramoe likot (back porch). While the addition of 1 rumoh Dapu (home kitchen).
In some areas of Aceh Nanggroe Aceh Houses Darrussalam can we meet, especially in rural areas.
While in urban areas generally prefer the House with a more modern concept.
Tombs Po Teumeurehom Resources
Po Teumeurehom Power (Sultan Alaiddin Riatsyah) is a descendant of the kings of Aceh that were popular in 17th century. At every Hari Raya Idul Adha, the tomb held a ceremony "Seumeuleng" is a ceremony to commemorate the Sultan Alaiddin Riatsyah (Po Teumeurehom Power) carried out by his descendants until now. Whole community from within and outside the district Jaya came to witness the ceremony Seumuleueng it, because it is unique and not in other regions.
Serving ceremony consists of traditional foods such as Mrs. Yapan, Kuah Rayeuk, Takeeh U, Kuah Pengat and other side dishes are cooked in Gampong Meunasah Rayeuk. There is a myth when it is cooked Kuah Rayeuk in another village is likely to bring disaster. So cooking juices ditetapkanlah Rayeuk in Gampong Meunasah Rayeuk. Kuah was to be eaten together in the Hall or Askara. Hall was built at the foot of the mountain that is not so much with Termeureuhom Po tomb complex.
That day, Po Teumeureuhom descendants gathered in the hall with oversized clothes with black domination, use tengkuluk, fabric sash that reach three feet in length more and use a sword insignia, people are very lucky if Rice can be obtained Yapan and felt sad when the rice is not got . Yapan rice is eaten rice Po Teumeureuhom family past, local people believed that eating the rice will be blessed and for the children to eat the rice can be maintained from a variety of bad spirits and protect from disease.
Indra Puri Mosque
A. Brief Information
Indra Puri Mosque is the oldest mosque in Indonesia that is greatly influenced by Hindu architecture style. In 1874 A.D., this place was used to inaugurate Tuanku Muhammad Daud Syah as Sultan Alaiddin Muhammad Daud Syah.
At the golden age of Aceh Kingdom, Indra Puri had ever been the center for the royal administrative activities. Likewise, Indra Puri Mosque was once functioned as a center for Islamic teaching, educational, politic, economic, and social activities. The mosque has produced many Muslim religious leaders, intellectuals, and architects serving for the palace.
B. Distinctive Features
Before the Islamic invasion, precisely during the Hindu era, Indra Puri Mosque was a temple used by the Hindu people to practice Hindu praying activity. And during the tenure of Sultan Iskandar Muda, it was functionally changed into a mosque. The modification was intended to facilitate people, thus they would be good practicing Muslims.
Not only do the people recognize Indra Puri as a mosque, but likewise as a fortress. The mosque consists of two stairs and is underpinned by masonry wall. The wall looks not neat enough as it was made fro the mixture of lime and clay, as the glue.
C. Location
Indra Puri Mosque lies in Indra Puri Sub-district, Aceh Besar District, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam Province, Indonesia. It is about 150 meters away from the Kreung Aceh River.
D. Access
The distance between the mosque and Banda Aceh, the capital of Nangroe Aceh Darussalam Province, is about 25 km northern. From Banda Aceh, you can take any mode of transport with approximately 30 minutes.
E. Ticket Price
Free
F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
For now, there is no accommodation around the mosque.
Kerkoff
A. Brief Information
The word “Kerkoff” is derived from the Dutch language that means “graveyard,” while “Peucut” (Pocut) comes from Poteu Cut that means “prince.” Relief on the wall at the entrance gate mentions the names of the Dutch soldiers who were died in a battle against Aceh civilians (each of them states 30 names); the locations where they passed away, such as in Sigli, Moekim, Tjot Basetoel. Lambari en Teunom, Kandang, Toeanko, Lambesoi, Koewala, Tjot Rang – Pajaoe, Lepong Ara, Oleh Karang – Dango, and Samalanga; and the year when they were died (1873-1910 A.D.).
Amongst the Dutch soldiers, it was known that there was a group of soldiers consisting of people coming from Ambon, Manado, and Java. They were called Marsose. Those coming from the Land of Java were marked with IF letters (inlander fusilier) behind their name; AMB for those coming from Ambon; MND for those from Manado; and EF/F.Art for the Dutch soldiers.
B. Distinctive Features
There are 2.200 Dutch soldier graves in this two-hectare land. The tombstones were neatly organized in a row with white color on each epitaph. The gate’s left side is clearly engraved “In Memoriam General – Majoor JHR Kohler, Gesneuveld, 14 April 1873”.
Kerkoff Peucut is a symbol of the Aceh people’s struggle, bravery, and heroism for dedicating themselves to the homeland by fighting against the Dutch colonialism at that time. When the Dutch colonials arrived at Aceh in 1873 A.D., Jend.Kohler, who was died in front of Baiturrahman Great Mosque, and buried in Batavia on April 14th 1873, was the leader of the Dutch colonials assigned in the Land of Aceh.
Based on the recommendation from the Governor Muzakir Walad, and as a memorial of Aceh War, Kohler’s body was moved to Kerkoff on May 19th, 1978 A.D. Many local and foreign tourists, especially from Netherlands, visit the graveyard frequently.
C. Location
The cemetery lies in Blower Village, Banda Aceh City, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam Province, Indonesia.
D. Access
Kerkof Peucut is a very reachable destination as it is located in the heart of Banda Aceh City. You can enter the location via the gateway that can be seen from the main road in front of Blang Padang. You can take any public transport that is easily to find in this area. Taxi, auto-pedicab and labi-labi (locally public transport) are available there, hence you can reach the location in ease. Labi-labi operating in this area serves Lhoknga – Pasar Aceh, Ulelheu – Pasar Aceh, Lamteumen – Pasar Aceh, dan Lamlagang – Pasar Aceh routes.
E. Ticket Price
Free.
F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
For its strategic location in the heart of Banda Aceh City, you can find some lodgments as well as hotels in ease, hence you are able to spend the night around the location.
