Aceh is one area in nusantara (Indonesia) which the society is multiethnic characterized Islam. In this area there are 8 sub-ethnic namely Aceh,Gayo Alas, Kluet, Aneuk jame, Simeulu, Tamiang, and Singkil . The eight sub ethnic origin has a history and culture that is very different between the sub-ethnic with other ethnic sub-cultures that enrich diversity in Aceh. Aceh residents often mentioned are the descendants of various people, and nation. Just as the word ACEH often identified with an extension of the Arabic, Chinese, European, Indian where it physically shows characteristics of Arab, Indian, European and Chinese.
Aceh is a special region in Indonesia which is located at the northern tip of Sumatra Island. Full name of Aceh is Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. The province has a total area of 57365.57 km2 (2.88% of Indonesia) in position 2 ° - 6 ° North latitude and 95 ° - 98 ° east longitude with the highest peak at 4,446 m above sea level. Northern border with the Andaman Sea, east of the Strait of Malacca, the South side of the North Sumatra province, west of the Indian Ocean. Overarching: 119 Island, 35 mountains, 73 rivers, 21 districts, 228 districts, 111 urban villages and 5947 villages.
Aceh has important natural resource that is oil and gas. Estimated gas reserves in Aceh is the largest in the world. For most people of Indonesia, Aceh is considered a conservative region of the Islamic religion.
History
Aceh
has carved his past so grand and amazing , especially because of its
ability to develop a pattern and a system of military education ,
commitment in opposing imperialism , a system of regular and systematic
governance , assessment centers embody knowledge , the ability to
establish diplomatic relations with the state other .Acehnese people first expected entry of Peninsular Malaysia , Cham , Cochim China and Cambodia . Muslim European ancestry are descendants of Portuguese can be found in Aceh Jaya . Alas tribes in Southeast Aceh . Tamiang tribes in Tamiang . Central Aceh Gayo , partially in East Aceh , Bener Meriah and Gayo Lues . Jamee Aneuk tribes in South Aceh and West Aceh and Aceh Kluet in the South and on the island of Simeulue people Simeulu .In the early 17th century the Sultanate of Aceh was the most wealthy , powerful and is a fertile area in the waterway . Aceh has a history in terms of political freedom and resistance to
external parties , including the Dutch and Indonesian governments .Located
in West Sumatra , Aceh remains easy to relate to the outside world
since the 6th century AD when the Chinese historical records say there
is a kingdom on the northern tip of Sumatra named Po - Li . In the early 9th century , some Arabic writings and inscriptions found in the Indian states of Aceh . In
1292 , Marco Polo in his voyage from China to Persia visited Sumatra ,
reported that in the northern part of Sumatra there are six gates
including Perlak trade , ocean and Lambri . Quite ironic that these areas are now less well known in Indonesia .Dikenaldi
Islamic Aceh between the 7th century and the 8th AD and the first
Islamic empire that was founded in 804 AD Perlak Then followed by Ocean
Pasai in 1042 , Tamiah in 1184 , Aceh Darussalam in 1205 and 1511 .
Years 1511 Portuguese capture the traders and merchants of Malacca , Asian and Arabic so that they can not enter the waterway, making it rich and prosperous Aceh . Aceh dominate trade and politics in the northern part of Sumatra and began to reach its peak between 1610 and 1640 .Aceh
slowly began to crumble after the death of Sultan Iskandar Thani in
1641 . Britain and the Netherlands began to compete for control of Aceh .
In
1824 the Treaty of London was signed to the effect that Britain gives
full control of Aceh to the Dutch government as a token of gratitude for
the Dutch handed over his position in India and remove all claims in
Singapore . Dutch attempt to conquer Aceh quite hard and heavy . Aceh
war later from 1873 to 1904 was an attempt Dutch longest tenure ever
done and claimed the lives of the Dutch more than 10,000 people . The long war has left deep mental scars for the people of Aceh .When the era of industrialization arrived , Aceh began to be more open to new things . Even so , the tourists who come should know that the Acehnese run religious, social and moral behavior seriously .
Transportation
Banda Aceh from Medan only 45 minutes by plane . If you go from Jakarta trip is only about 2.5 hours from the airport Soekarno International Hatta.Bandara local can be reached about 30 minutes by car . Surfers from around the world often come to LhokNga during the winter in the country . The weather after 10:00 am fairly hot but rarely above 30 º C.Banda Aceh is the largest dealer -owned apart from Sabang , Lhokseumawe and Langsa . Forest area consists of forest and Equipment ( 3.282 million ha ) , production forest ( 188,000 ha ) , as well as Protected Forest ( 26440.81 ) . Flora and Fauna of the identity of such areas , Bungong Jeumpa "Michelia Champaca" (Flora), Cicimpala Yellow "Copsychus Pyrropygus"(Fauna) .Banda Aceh was established 22 April 1205 by Sultan Alaidin Johansyad . Banda Aceh is one of the oldest Islamic cities in Southeast Asia . It has been known since the 17th century as a metropolitan city , a city of trade ( economics ) , the science center , the political center , the center of Islamic education , Islamic cultural center in Southeast Asia . City of Banda Aceh called Kutaraja . Dated December 26, 2004 , the city lantah melted by the tsunami that destroyed about 60 % of existing buildings in the city . Banda Aceh is also called into Aceh which has 9 districts , namely : Baiturahman , Lueng Bata, Kuta Alam , Meuraxa , Kuala Shia ,Ulee Kareng , Kutaraja , Jaya Baru , Banda Raya.
Society and Culture
Acehnese people known to be very religious , has a culture based on Islam . All persons , whether born in or out of Aceh Aceh , is a Muslim. It is certain that no person who is not a Muslim Aceh , although not all run law with strictly .Islam came to Aceh has been combined with custom Aceh and Aceh has given rise to a very distinctive identity so we know the term " Aceh Veranda of Mecca " . Of acculturation is a process of harmonization that raises the strength and adhesion of a new identity in Aceh .Cultural life ( customs ) of Aceh with Islam can not be separated . Harmonization between customary and Islamic evolved in many aspects of community life . The system of government in Aceh reflect these elements . Single bi keuchik and teungku as leaders of rural communities is a reflection of the harmonization . Islamic law issues in public deliberation and resolved by the system grow to be customary in the resolution of conflicts in the village . Keuchik and Tengku is the elder person in lacquer / village . They serve the community in all kinds of disputes between citizens issues , including criminal even before it is forwarded to the court , first settled in the village ( village ) . Similarly, the problem of domestic disputes . Dispute resolution is usually done in meunasah or village hall , through deliberation . When the peace efforts in the village failed , then forwarded to the court . The people of Aceh have a culture that promotes the settlement of any disputes through peace .Acehnese people have great respect for justice, both within the family , as well as the rule of justice in settling disputes in court . The implementation of Islamic law in Aceh is the desire of the people of Aceh are done with strategic steps are: done in stages ; not with violence ; through increased awareness and intelligence ; in the context of Indonesian national law ; bring an increase of grace and civilization ; increase well-being and batiniyah lahiriyah ; shared responsibility of local governments and communities ; applies only to the followers of Islam while non - Muslims can be subjecting yourself .
Culinary
You can be a culinary tour in Aceh because this area has a typical food trends. Among other timphan, duck curry, delicious goat curry, curry pliek u and meuseukat rare. In addition melinjo origin Pidie famous savory, lunkhead Sabang made with various flavors, durian sticky rice (boh Drien ngon leukat bu), and sweet sponge origin Peukan Bada.
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