Category Archives: West Sumatra

Tanduk Traditional Dance

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Indonesia-Tourism.com

Tari Tanduk Tanduk dance or Tanduak traditional dance is a cultural dance from Minang Kabau, West Sumatra, Indonesia. This traditional art dance is having an element of martial art and become popular among the society. This dance is originally a … Continue reading →

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Tari Payung, The Traditional Umbrella Dance

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Indonesia-Tourism.com

Umbrella Dance Tari Payung or Umbrella Dance is Minangkabau’s traditional dance. Minangkabau is one of regencies in Indonesia, which located in West Sumatra. Since Tari Payung played by a pair of young man and woman, the meaning of Tari Payung … Continue reading →

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Plate Dance

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Indonesia-Tourism.com

Tari Piring Tari Piring or Plate Dance is the art of dance held by the Minangkabau tribe in West Sumatra, originated in Solok Town. This dance reflects the life of traditional Minangkabau people at the time of working in the … Continue reading →

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The Pure Garut

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Indonesia-Tourism.com

Garut Garut is one of regencies in West Java, with the capital is of Garut city. This regency is bordered to the north of Sumedang, Tasikmalaya District in the east, the Indonesian Ocean in the south, as well as Cianjur … Continue reading →

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The Spices Of Padang City

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Indonesia-Tourism.com

Kota Padang Padang city, is one of Indonesian city that located in West Sumatra province and become the capital city of the same province. Dated back to the history, Padang since 16th century was already become the trading center. During … Continue reading →

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Minangkabau And Their Philosophy

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Indonesia-Tourism.com

Minangkabau Minangkabau ethnic group is one of Indonesian tribe who live on highland of West Sumatra, Indonesia. They usually being called as Orang Padang. In vice versa with Batak ethnic group, Minangkabau is formed under matrilineal culture in term of … Continue reading →

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The Exotic Province of West Sumatra

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Indonesia-Tourism.com

West Sumatra West Sumatra is one of the exotic province of Indonesia. Seems like you have a whole package that you will find in West Sumatra, you have culture within the the exotic marvelous view, new friends or even relatives … Continue reading →

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