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.