Jambi-The Hidden Paradise

A campaign for hidden paradise tourism in Jambi has been launched. Tourists are invited to enjoy various tourist objects that apply health protocols. The aim of this campaign is to promote the beautiful Jambi tourist destinations and their superior products. The Jambi Exploration Campaign-The Hidden Paradise in Jambi is part of the Indonesian National Proud Movement (Gernas BBI) and Proud Tourism #diIndonesiaAja (BBWI) program which focuses on raising tourism potential and regional superior products. More than that, what Jambi has done can be an example for other provinces. This spirit…

The Gorgeous of Kaco Lake in Jambi

Kaco means glass in the local language. The clear water in this lake is clear as glass. Like pearls in the middle of jungle, that is Kaco Lake. Hidden among grove of Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) of Kerinci Regency, Jambi Province, this lake has clear water. The beauty of Kaco Lake appears during the full moon because it emits light that can illuminate the surrounding area. It was so clear so that Kaco Lake able to reflect even dim light at night. Naturally, many travelers struggle to reach Kaco…

Danau Kaco, Kerinci Seblat National Park – Jambi

Danau Kaco or Mirror Lake; this unique lake is located in the middle of the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Kerinci District with blue water color that contrasts with the green foliage of trees around it. This lake can be reached from River City to a nearby village, Lempur village, within 45 minutes with four wheel drive vehicles. Further along the forest walk for 2.5 – 3 hours trip while enjoying the chirping of birds and other endangered species. When arriving at the lake, it is like heaven. It’s like in…

Berhala Island, Adorable!

Berhala Island Berhala Island is an island in Jambi, Indonesia. This island is the outer island in Indonesia, which located in Malacca Strait. This ??2.5 km2 island is one of turtle breeding islands with exotic scenery. Administratively, this island is located in Tanjung Beringin sub-district, Serdang Bedagai regency (Sergei). As the outermost island in Indonesia, this island is being watched by Marine squad. To reach Berhala island, can be start from Medan by bus to Sei Rampah for about 1 hour drive. Next, it can continue to Fisherman village by…

Selampit Delapan, A Traditional Art Dance From Jambi

Selampit Delapan Dance Selampit Delapan traditional art dance is originating comes from Jambi Province. This dance was first introduced by M. Ceylon during his duty on cultural departmen of Jambi province in 1970. This social dancing was firstly played by eight (delapan) people by using 8 ropes of wick stove, the rope was tied and hung on the roof. Hence, the name of Selampit Delapan (eight) was based on 8 ropes as the main property. In times, the wick stove was changed by using scarf in order to make the…

Sekapur Sirih Traditional Dance

Sekapur Sirih Dance Sekapur Sirih traditional dance is a welcome dance from Jambi dan Riau Province, Indonesia. This dance is having slow and delicate motion which accompanied by traditional instrumental to welcome the honor guests. The motion of the dance is showing the humble heart of the indigenous when welcoming the guests. Sekapur Sirih dance is mostly present by 9 dancers, which divided by 3 male dancer, 1 umbrella person and 2 guards. The dancers are using particular properties like Cerano or the a jar that contain of betel leaves,…

Jambi Province

Jambi Jambi is another province settled in Sumatra Island, which properly located on the east coast of central Sumatra. The capital of this province is Jambi city. At early begin, before Indonesia colonized by the Dutch colonial Jambi was a part of well-established of Srivijayan Kingdom. Srivijayan kingdom was an ancient Malay kingdom in Sumatra. The people in Jambi is dominated by the ethnic of Malay with the group of Kerinci and Minangkabau. The economic site from this province is mostly come from Jambi city as the capital of this…