DO Its Now!!

On Wednesday evening last (8/12/10) I have an appointment to meet with one of the top artists in this country. Artists currently on the rise, as well as his ability in the acting world, especially movies and movies Television (FTV), the artist whom I met also the son of a culture of poor across the world stage in this country. Introduction by this artist starts from a show that rewards the entrepreneurial in this country. Incidentally, farmers (friends) from West Sumatra became finalists and thank God managed to get the award (winner). Furthermore, because of busy each (especially him as the artist), communications take place via email. I then sent an email informing about the social movements that I was working with farmers, that we called the Movement Million Book For Farmers. The email I wrote, told her social activities that we have built together farmers. This movement, has commenced since 1999. Starting from a discussion with a farmer when I became an instructor training budget. From the little discussion we started doing social work to build self-reliance of farmers. From the emails I send, without the suspect, these artists are very enthusiastic about the social movement that we built for this. Through email, we promise to further discussion on this motion. Finally, we promise to meet in one place in the area of Pancoran South Of Jakarta.

 

Before the meeting, I got an sms from one of his old friends in Pontianak. He informs was in Jakarta, to attend acceptence award given by one of the Ministry of the Republic of Indonesia. Incidentally my friend, be one of the winners of scientific writing for the general category. Because of these winners are old friends and old enough not met, I attended the event held at one of the five-star hotel in Jalan Gatot Subroto Jakarta. In my mind, this event as one of the government's seriousness in promoting the rural sector in Indonesia in order to get the attention of many parties, which is certainly expected to contribute to the progress of these disadvantaged areas. Granting an award is actually a form of appreciation for this ministry to groups or individuals who take or give attention to disadvantaged areas. When, arrived at the venue, the room is so large (incidentally wearing Ballroom) seemed only a handful of people who are in the room. Most of those present were employees of the ministry, coupled with those organizer event and the finalists (winners) who came from various regions in Indonesia. I was chatting with friends (winner) before he climbed onto the stage to accept the prize (award), "space is really quiet for ya?". In addition, this event seems to only "catch-impression" because there is no sufficient information about this event, ranging from the purpose, process and blah .. blah .. blah .. one who sits beside me (I do not know) say "Sir, usual year-end." For a moment I was speechless, and wondering to myself, what the end of each year so there should be activity, especially from the Government which aims only to spend the rest of the budget? I am sorry not mean to "accuse" the activities undertaken by the Ministry is only spending budget. I think so, because the experience so far (especially as anti-corruption activist) there is a tendency to spend effort budget at year end. Mode like this, before the Law on state finances is, flare occurred. But since state finances in a performance-based governance, it should be a pattern or mode like this goes away by itself. Moreover, nowadays, almost all the "eye" good NGOs, press, legal state, parliament and other stakeholders "literate" mempelototi state financial management. I try to SMS a friend who is active at a anti-corruption organization in Indonesia, "the pattern and mode as it is still thriving sir" the friend replied when I asked about this mode. Ah ... well, I do not want to prejudice, perhaps the lack of information, because it lay me on issues that Seang done by this ministry. Whatever it is, I am grateful for my friends to be one winner, and I know very well my friend this, since the first (known 1993) is very concerned with the little people build independence through the efforts of a simple but useful.

At 16:00 pm, I left the hotel, but because there is an appointment with the artist in the area pancoran, my friend from Pontianak Pontianak directly to the airport because of flooding. Indeed, in some disasters in the Republic, I and my friends (including those from Pontianak) always garner support for the victims. When a disaster occurs Merapi and the Mentawai, Thank God we are, managed to distribute aid to the victims, my friend was delivering aid on Merapi, while I was delivering aid in the Mentawai. Likewise, when there is earthquake in Pariaman and Padang, 2009 and other disasters. Fundraising is the commitment that we have built together to "do the little things, but useful" than we are constantly complaining, blasphemy or whatever his name. Moreover, the government hopes. We think simple, to do good (especially for the weak) is not difficult as long as we willingly put it into practice. Since 1999, we have been doing the little things that are useful, do not have to cost a lot less talkative. With such a simple way of thinking, now we design a library for Farmer, as a continuation of the social movements that have been and still we've done so far, such as building schools for farmers field, build self-reliance of farmers through organic farming, building economic independence of farmers through Microfinance Institutions.

That afternoon, I arrived at TIS Square where we agreed to meet and discuss. In one coffee shop in the area, I came over first from the artist. After a time, beliaupun arrived at the location. After drinking messages, the discussion we start with small things. Honestly, at first I thought it would be difficult to explain social movement sedng we develop this. Perhaps because the layman, I think, usually the artist is more likely to behave borjouis, rah-rah and all assessed with the material. Usually the artist is busy with the development of the latest fashion, good hair, clothes, gadgets to lifestyle and other. Of course, if you talk to those themes, I will miss having never up to date development of the world.

I am grateful, because I lay view is wrong, these artists, starting with the very enthusiastic about this social movement. When I tell the background, vision and purpose and what-what has been and is being done and the work pattern of this movement, I was stunned, because the artist was very understanding with social movements. At first I thought it would be "struggling" to explain this activity, but it turns out he was more understanding and ultimately this discussion so interesting and mutual sharing of experience. I was pretty amazed, too, in addition to young age, grow from the association of Jakarta, and top artists also, it turns out very adequate knowledge and concern. Even without the promised anything (especially money) this artist, will work a maximum and invites her friends from the entertainment world to join in and attend this Movement.

After a lengthy discussion, finally at 21:00 pm the meeting ended. I returned to the house and the way I think that the country is indeed a lot of Maling (kotuptor), the leader of the most OMDO (talk only no Action) and various other negative stigma. But, I am sure there are many good people in this country who work and care about each other for the love of this country. I remember, in 2004 during discussions with the late Nurcholis Madjid (Cak Nur), he said "in Indonesia, a coalition of crime is very neat, unfortunately, a coalition of kindness are still scattered." Ah ... maybe it is called, "organized crime will beat the goodness that is not organized." If so, should we (any profession, background, color, religion, ethnicity) should unite to do little work on the busy and useful than wasting energy debating in various media. Remembering the words of the late Muhammad Natsir "Do not try to ignore that little small for something that has tremendous power."

Chinese Village in the City Pariaman

One corner of the town of Pariaman. This area is called Kampung China (village Chinese). Previously, Chinese ethnic settled this area. Until the freedom struggle of Indonesia (1945), Chinese ethnic, doing a massive exodus from this city. At that time, Chinese ethnic, many are killed by Indonesian freedom fighters. Murder of Chinese ethnic done because many of those who become spies Dutch colonial. So fighters Indonesia, catch a spy, and then through the military court, all these spy sentenced to death.
Unfortunately, some historians write, this event is stated as Chinese ethnic cleansing in Pariaman. That was a mistake in the writing of history. Because it is not just a spy from the Chinese ethnic sentenced to death, but all the spies who worked for the colonial Dutch, regardless of ethnic background. And indeed, at that time, almost all these spies are derived from Chinese ethnic.
As a result, to date there is no Chinese ethnic in Pariaman. Perhaps, this is the only city in Indonesia that no Chinese ethnic, and perhaps also the world.

View Of Pariaman

Pariaman one corner of the city that have a past history. When there is aggression Netherlands in 1947, this building is the headquarters of the Indonesian Navy, fighter-fighter Indonesia giving fierce resistance on the Dutch troops. Until the transfer of sovereignty from the Dutch Government on the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, Pariaman can never conquered by Dutch forces. During the war years 1945-1949, the Dutch army can only attack Pariaman in the daytime, at night they return to the city of Padang. Not surprisingly, in the embryo of the birth of this city the Indonesian Navy, until then moved to Surabaya.
In the past, at this crossroads stands the monument to mark the persistence fighters Indonesia against Dutch aggression troops, the monument is called Tugu ALRI. Unfortunately, some time ago, the monument was in the destroyed and replaced with a monument Tabuik. A policy taken by government Pariaman who do not understand history.
This building was formerly the headquarters of the Dutch navy in the fight, now this building is in use by the PT. State Electricity Company (PLN). This building is physically nothing has changed.

Whole Love For Victims of Tsunami Mentawai

"Do good to good people in our usual in such matters, but to do good to those who do evil to us was just incredible".

This expression reminds me, when someone asked me about the cynical tone of my activity to help the victims of natural disasters. Cynical question was raised by my close friend since college until now. My friend asked why I was helping victims of natural disasters (eg victims of Earthquake and Tsunami) different backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and races with me.

I answered, because they are human beings created by God, and we are also God's creation that has love and compassion. Later, my friend was asked again, would not we help those who had ever hurt our community or our religion?. I paused to hear this question, I think, this question makes sense but motivated revenge. At that time I just answered, if so, help the victims of religion and tribe together with you. Since I do not want to argue with this problem because I think the timing is not right. The thought and effort we are still greatly needed by the victims of the Tsunami Mentawai. They currently, still hoping a helping hand from us, a very useful aid for tsunami victims, still can not be optimally distributed to the victims scattered in corners and in the Mentawai islands. Constraints bad weather, high waves and strong winds, resulting in humanitarian assistance is still piling up in Sikakap.

I also do not blame the question from my friend, because I know, he's very concerned with issues of world justice. So far, the major countries (eg USA and EU) applies a "lack of fair and applying double standards" on various issues mainly related to democracy, human rights, and world economic order. Perhaps my friend, thinking that, the behavior of these countries are ceminan behavior of citizens and their religion. Naturally, my friend I think so, because the state is a reflection of the behavior of people, the desire of people who have a homeland and a common purpose. However, that theory now may no longer be so, because in many countries, relations between the state and its people no distance or sometimes does not match what is desired by people. Many political policy, economics or international relations taken by a country far away from "the reach of its people". No wonder, when Israel attacked Gaza, many groups in Israel protest and a humanitarian volunteer in Gaza. Or when the USA decided to invade Iraq (2003), many U.S. citizens who do not protest and even rare USA citizens who joined to fight with the Iraqi people to fight invasion USA.

Perhaps this is unique creature called Man. But there are definite similarities possessed by humans that is love, mercy and justice. When a sense of love and justice are violated, then they will fight. Similarly, when we see injustice and suffering (such as victims of natural disasters, war and social conflict).

Ah ... I hope you can understand this my friend. I know you are very helpful and concerned with humanity. Let's forget past problems of politics and international conspiracy or other views. It's just a matter of humanity, in front of your eyes there Mentawai Earthquake and Tsunami victims who desperately need your help. They are waiting for your presence among those who live in refugee camps. I sure would love to beat all the difference.

Justice is good, but Wisdom is the best.

Mentawai Need You!!

Tsunami Victims Mentawai now need clothes, blankets, food, clean water, tents, flashlights, medical personnel, doctors, and medicines. This assistance could be channeled to the PMI and other humanitarian volunteer team.
Our volunteer team delivering humanitarian aid to children, pregnant women, babies and the needs of women.
Our team in the Mentawai require:
1. Baby food
2. Milk children Toddlers
3. Milk for babies aged under 1 year
4. Milk for pregnant women
5. Various vitamins and nutrients for pregnant women
6. Vitamins and nutrition for children and babies
7. Bandages women with various sizes
8. Soap
9. Towel
10. Baby of Soap
11. Wind Oil, Oil Kayuputih, and other Telon Oil
12. Medicines for babies and children
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Tsunami Victims of Mentawai Call You

A year ago, 30 September 2009, Pariaman in shaken by earthquake measuring 7.6 Richter. The victim fell down, homes, schools, mosques, roads and other buildings are falling apart due to the earthquake. Until now the rest of the destruction caused by the earthquake are still visible in Pariaman.

Unfinished grief and trauma to society caused by the earthquake of 2009, on 25 October 2010, tectonic earthquake occurred off the coast back Pariaman radius of 76 kilometers from the coast of the Mentawai at a depth of 10 Kilometers on the seabed. This earthquake besides destroying people's homes in the Mentawai Islands (especially Pagai, Sipora and Siberut) also resulted in many casualties. An earthquake with magnitude 7.7 force has also resulted in the arrival of the tsunami with waves reaching 8 meters. The tsunami swept Pagai island and surrounding mainland as far as 1 kilometer.

Until now reached 315 fatalities, 600 people declared missing and 4,000 people forced to live in the camp. Mentawai Islands are located off the coast of Pariaman city, before becoming its own district, the Mentawai Islands regency is Padang Pariaman. To achieve the Mentawai Islands, we can use the boat from Padang or aircraft. Due to bad weather at this time we find it difficult to deliver humanitarian aid. We are concerned to provide humanitarian assistance to mothers, children, babies and pregnant women. Like the earthquake occurrence in Pariaman years ago, their needs are very rarely receive attention from government and humanitarian NGOs who arrived with humanitarian aid.

Now the team of volunteers we have been in Pagai, and has been serving the victims of Earthquake and Tsunami. We also opened a post in the town of Padang and Jakarta. Please look link:  www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/10/27/indonesia.quake/index.html?hpt=T2 

If you want to help, please contact muslimmahmuddin22@gmail.com or +62-85714460547. 

If you bring and want to distribute humanitarian aid directly to victims, we can support you with the data we have for all the victims can be served well.

Time for us to care about humans. "One Love One Earth"

Journey to Pariaman

If you want to enjoy paradise in Pariaman, then you can easily come to Pariaman. you can fly directly from Singapore, Penang, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Jakarta by plane to Minangkabau International Airport. From the airport you can take a taxi to pariaman a cost IDR 135,000, - or Public Bus IDR 13.000 (executive) and IDR 8.000 (economy).

Lodging in Pariaman star Hotel 4 IDR 350 000 (per day), hotel or inn jasmine IDR 50.000-100.000, -
If you want to stay with the locals, then you can negotiate directly with the owner of the house, they usually volunteered to give you room for free.

In the town of  Pariaman, you can tour the city by using the traditional transport Bendi. Transport is a type of train pulled by a horse. Pariaman around the city using the Bendi, the costs vary depending on your ability to negotiate with the driver. Usually IDR 20 000,


Enjoy the beauty of natural beach Pariaman, you simply walk away, because Pariaman city has a coastline that surrounds the city. If you come to the beach in the morning, then you can enjoy the activities of traditional fishermen catch fish in the sea, if you are lucky you can join the fishermen catch fish in the sea by using traditional boats and very simple. But if you want to enjoy the beauty of the sea Pariaman clear, then you simply hire local fishing boats. Boat rental price depends on your ability to negotiate with them. Usually IDR 100000-200000.

Enjoying the rivers, mountains, rural life and activities of farmers, you can ride public transportation IDR 3000-5000. if you want you can use a motorcycle taxi driver quickly.

Food prices in Pariaman, very cheap, you can enjoy a meal along the coast Pariaman, while enjoying the traditional fishing activities, accompanied by sea winds and the waves are breaking on the beach.
Enjoy paradise in Pariaman not require expensive, because all the beaches, nature and beauty that is here you can enjoy for free. The city is very safe, almost no crime occurred here. In addition, the city health service is very complete from hospitals, clinics to health centers spread all over the city. Access to the city of Padang is also very close (50 kilometers, 45 minutes) or to Minangkabau International airport only takes 30 minutes. If you want to continue the journey to another city (Bukittinggi, Padang or another city in Sumatra), you can directly use the Public Bus from Pariaman. Because the city's public buses serving various purposes the city in Sumatera and Java Island

History Of Pariaman

Pariaman in ancient times is an area that is known by foreign merchants since 1500an. The oldest records about Tomec Pariaman found by Pires (1446-1524), a Portuguese sailor who worked for the Portuguese empire in Asia. He noted there have been traffic between India's trade with Pariaman, Tiku and Barus.

Two three Gujarat ships visit each year Pariaman bring cloth to the natives bartered with gold, aloes, camphor, wax and honey. Pires also said that Pariaman had held the horse trade that brought from Batak to the Land of Sunda.

Later, the French nation came about in 1527 under the command of a politician and businessman namely Jean Ango. He sent two merchant ships, led by two brothers namely Jean and Raoul Parmentier. Both these vessels had entered the offshore Pariaman and stop in Tiku and Indrapura. But his men languishing disease, so the record of two brothers is not much found.

Date 21 November 1600 for the first time the Dutch nation stopover in Tiku and Pariaman, ie 2 ships under the command of Paul van Cardeen which sailed from the north (Aceh and Pasaman) and then followed by another Dutch ship. Cornelis de Houtman who arrived in Sunda Kelapa 1596 Pariaman also pass through the waters.

Year 1686, the Pariaman (Pryaman as written in the notes to W. Marsden) began an association with the British.

As a region, located on the seashore, Pariaman has become a destination of trade and conquest of foreign nations who do cruise ships a few centuries ago. Port entreport Pariaman was very advanced. But with the passage of the port is getting lonely because one of the causes is the start of construction of the railroad from Padang to Pariaman in 1908.

When trade relations with various nations, cultures that they bring with acculturation with the local culture. Not surprisingly, until now the attitude of tolerance and mutual respect for differences in growth and development in Pariaman. During this trade, the tradition of the Ark (Tabuik) entered into Pariaman. According to historical records, the tradition of the Ark, was first performed by the traders who came from Gujarat and Persia. Every Muharram (Islamic month names), they carry the Ark as a form of mourning ritual they (followers of Shiite) for the killing of the grandson of Prophet Muhammad SAW in Karbela. In Karbela Hussein and his entire family in brutally massacred by the Umayyads troops led by Yazid bin Muawiyah. This event is celebrated in many Shiite Islamic state. In Pariaman, the Ark is increasingly widespread tradition when the Governor-General of England (Stamford Raffles) left Bengkulu towards Singapore, the British soldier from the Tamil and Muslim Gurkha many are spread on the island of Sumatra, including Pariaman. The tradition of the Ark was later to become community traditions Pariaman although most people are adherents of Islam Ahlulsunnahwaljama'ah Pariaman. 

When the period of Dutch colonialism in Indonesia, Pariaman become one of the strategic areas that became the basis of resistance against Dutch colonial. Through Pariaman Beach, smuggled weapons to the fighters, it's no wonder Tuanku Imam Bonjol a warlord in the area. In fact, Teuku Umar (Aceh fighters against the Dutch) is the son of Pariaman descent. In addition to producing tough fighters-fighters, Pariaman also generate a lot of great scholars who spread Islam in the archipelago. Tuanku Sungai Rotan, Tuanku Pariaman, Syech Burnahnuddin, Buya Faqih Saleh, Tuanku Sutan Darab, and others were born as a scholar and warrior.

In Pariaman, INS Kayutanam School was founded by Muhammad Syafe'i. In the Dutch colonial period this school (along with the Muhammadiyah and the Taman Siswa schools) in school called "Inlander" (rebels). This school is in addition to producing educated people are also behind many great painters of Indonesia.

During the first Dutch aggresi 1947, Pariaman a base defense of freedom fighters from the Dutch attack. Dutch troops difficulty mastered this area although it has been successfully mastered Padang and Bukittinggi, but because Pariaman have not mastered the Dutch troops could not freely run its colonial rule. Because the position Pariaman be between Padang and Bukittinggi. This ongoing resistance in Pariaman became the forerunners of the founding of the Indonesian Navy. when the Dutch handed over sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia in the Round Table conference, the Navy of the Republic of Indonesia on the move to Surabaya until now. First, at the intersection of Monument Pariaman standing navy, but monument is now replaced with a monument Ark (Tabuik), but the building that used fighters (Marine forces of the Republic of Indonesia) is still standing and used by PT. PLN (Persero).

The Secret Of Pariaman

Pariaman, a small town on the west coast island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pariaman has a natural charm, culture and unique art. Culturally, people generally say that pariaman is part of Minangkabau culture. But in some ways, very different pariaman culture with a culture that grew and developed in Minangkabau (West Sumatra). for example culture and marriage procedures, in this region of the groom who was visited by the bride. start of the event until the party applying for a marriage. other than that of the groom, also earn money pick of the bride. besides that, people pariaman, customarily besides getting a degree from the maternal line (because Minangkabau matrilineal descent embraced), the boys also received a degree from the father. The title of Sutan, Bagindo, and Sidi.

Community pariaman majority religion of Islam with manzhab ahlulsunnahwaljama'ah. However, the tradition of the ark, which is a ritual in honor killing of Hussein (the grandson of Prophet Muhammad) in karbela, still growing and developing in Pariaman. The tradition of the ark is a living tradition in the community of Shi'ite Islam. In addition, the various Islamic sects also grew up in pariaman, for example syatari'ah, nasbandiyah and other tharikat flow. These differences to live and walk in harmony in society pariaman. They can run their worship without disturbing each other.

Pariaman also generate a lot of painters with various streams, such natulisme, expressionism, abstract with the media watercolor, oil paint, ink and more. This can be understandable, as the INS Kayutanam schools in this area. INS Kayutanam school founded by Muhammad Syafe'i other than a school for the sons of the earth (the Dutch colonial era), this school also menghasilakn Indonesian independence fighters. The school also produces Indonesian painters, such as painter Nasar, Nurdin, Muslim Saleh, Zaini and others. Saleh Muslim painter who was born in 1927, is still painting and settled in pariaman. This painter studied fine arts at the INS Kayutanam the direct guidance and painters Wakidi Muhammad Syafe'i. In addition, this painter study art with the painter Ernest De Shancje 1954. please visit this blog at www.minangkabauartist.blogspot.com . If you visit pariaman, it will be able to enjoy the works of this painter, and a visit to the study of this painter.

As a coastal city in western Sumatra, pariaman have very beautiful beaches and natural. The Indian ocean waves while enjoying the sunset in the company of traditional fishing activities, it will pamper your tired mind with various activities and routines for this. Along the coast pariaman, you can enjoy the softness of brownish-black sand, while enjoying traditional food pariaman. Snorkeling, diving, fishing or camping on small islands (island kasiak, pandan island, the island is empty, the island ujuang) you can enjoy in pariaman. Because the beach is not managed by the tourism company, then you can enjoy it for free, and if needed then you can hire boats from local fishermen with a relatively cheap price.

Besides the charm of the beauty of the coast, also has a charm nature of pariaman mountains, various river flows this area. all the rivers are still well preserved, because other than as a source of drinking water, these rivers also flow through farmers' fields and gardens in pariaman. agriculture in this region still use organic farming methods with the technology in hereditary inherited from their ancestors. Enjoying the river water clarity with a natural stone mountain, as far as the eye could see the beauty you will enjoy the charm of Mount Merapi, Singgalang and Tandikat, because geographically pariaman in the coastal areas are surrounded by mountains. so that in addition to having the potential of the sea, this region also has fertile agricultural land. You also may enjoy the farmers who work or learn to farm with them. Here you will meet the farmers cultivating agricultural land with the help of livestock (Cow or Buffalo), and consistently maintain the balance of nature.

if you intend to travel to Pariaman, you can plan your journey through Jakarta to Padang via airplane, or Kuala Kumpur (Malaysia)-Padang via airplane, or the Singapore-Padang via airplane. From the airport Minangkabau (Padang), you can use taxis or public buses to pariaman. distance from airport Minangkabau pariaman town 42 Kilometers with the distance 40 minutes. In addition to using an airplane, you can use the bus transportation from Jakarta-Pariaman by passing highway mileage Sumatran with 26 Hours. In Pariaman, you can stay at 4 star hotel or other small hotels. But if you want to enjoy life and blend with the lifestyle of the people pariaman, I can help you to stay in the homes of local residents.

If you are planning a trip with a purpose other areas in West Sumatra or the island of Sumatra, in the city pariaman Bus transportation available for the purpose of various cities in West Sumatra and the island of Sumatra and Java Island.

You do not be afraid, because people are already accustomed Pariaman and very friendly with strangers. They are very good and help you if you need help. Plan your trip now, I am very pleased and hope to meet you in Pariaman.