RABAB GALUAK

Rabab galuak an art of Padang pariaman. Material from coconut shell instruments rabab large and goat skins, while the strings derived from horses. The song is in line  the rabab galuak with dendang by the same person. Dendang is  a poems very fine literary nuances of the language in the form of innuendo and metaphor in the lives of everyday people.

reference :
Ranah piaman pos newspaper, page 2/July,24th 2013
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1605188&page=4

LEGEND MALIN KUNDANG, PADANG, WEST SUMATRA

Once upon a time there lived a mother with her ​​son. Determined to succeed boy wandered over her blessing. In the city, the boy became a successful merchant by marrying the daughter of a rich merchant. One day, he stopped the ship to the area where the boy was born. On hearing news of her mother coming home to the coast. But he did not want to admit the poor and elderly woman was his mother. The mother cried and prayed that God give her just reward at. A moment later a big storm came and destroyed the ship of the boy, the boy realized he had hurt her, but it was too late, he and all the people who were on the ship turned to stone.

This is the story of Malin Kundang. Legend of a rebellious child to his mother. This legend teaches that children devoted to his parents, especially his mother. However, although considered a legend, stones Malin Kundang ship that turned to stone you can see directly on the Aia Manih beach, Padang.

Besides, you can enjoy the beauty of the beach while enjoying the ocean blue or surfing. There are also Pisang island, which if low tide you can walk from the waterfront to the island.

Picture from :

http://painancity.blogspot.com/2009_01_01_archive.html
http://www.sumbaronline.com/berita-678-ditolak-sendimen-hasil-kerukan-muaro-dibuang-ke-pulau-pisang.html
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/49202498

PANDAI SIKEK, WEST SUMATRA, INDONESIA

Pandai Sikek is one of the villages that belong to the districts Sepuluh Koto, Tanah Datar, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia. This is located near Batusanggkar, the capital city of Tanah Datar regency. In this area there is a weaving craft called "Tenun Songket Pandai Sikek". Pandai sikek woven products such as destar, baju kuruang, kodek songket, sarung balapak, sarung batabua, selendang songket or selendang batabua tingkulak tanduak (cover woman's head) and sesamping (equipment penghulu_head of the customs).

Songket for Minang society is a very high value garments. Therefore the use is limited to events or activities such as: marriage, batagak gala (coronation of penghulu), and welcome important guests.

Some weave pattern art :

Barantai Putia

 Barantai Merah

 Kunang-Kunang

 Kalamai

Salapah

Tampuak Manggi

Pandai Sikek also known as the weavers, and is appreciated by the government of the Republic of Indonesia in pictures 5,000 rupiah currency denomination.

Reference :
http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandai_Sikek,_Sepuluh_Koto,_Tanah_Datar
http://melayuonline.com/ind/culture/dig/1589
http://v2.garudamagazine.com/features.php?id=19 (recommended)
http://visitminangkabau.blogspot.com/2010/03/pandai-sikek.html

TABUIK PARTY IN PARIAMAN, WEST SUMATRA, INDONESIA

Pariaman known also as the city Tabuik. This is due to start on 1 Muharram on the Islamic calendar, Tabuik festival held to a peak of 10 Muharram, when Tabuik made ​​by local communities work together released into the sea at the Gandoriah beach.


The procession is held for ten days are:

1. Make Daraga. Daraga is a work of architecture and their workers make tabuik
2. Take the land.
3. Cut banana stems
4. Maatam
5. Ma arak panja
6. Maarak saroban
7. Up pangkek
8. Hoyak tabuik
9. Tabuik throw overboard

Besides the 10-day festival takes place tabuik, there are special snacks Rang Piaman traditional, way of food / beverages or just for souvenirs.

Now for the visitors who come to Pariaman can get miniature souvenir tabuik. For information can contact the Office of Arts and Culture and Tourism Office at 145 Jalan Burhanuddin Syech Karan Aur Perindagkop & Pariaman and Pariaman SMEs in Jalan Khairil Anwar, Village Taratak Pariaman.

Refference :
http://www.pariamankota.go.id/pariwisata/34/pesta-budaya-tabuik.html
http://atiklangang.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/pesta-budaya-tabuik-pariaman-2011/
http://bukitinggitourism.blogspot.com/2010/10/pesta-tabuik-pariaman.html
http://www.antarasumbar.com/berita/pariaman/d/6/141322/tabuik-pariaman-naik-pangkat-disaksikan-ratusan-pengunjung.html

SALA LAUAK PARIAMAN

Sala lauak / sala lauk / sala bulek a traditional food of Pariaman and the surrounding area (food is also typical of coastal areas in the district of Padang Pariaman). Sala is a Minang language which means fried. 're Lauak means fish. What's sala lauak with fried fish? Eits, be careful! Of course not, because that would be given not sala lauak again but the fish is fried. Then sala lauak was like what?

Sala lauak is Pimpong fried balls of saffron yellow. Composed of rice flour, chillies, turmeric, onions, salt, and salted fish. Salty fish flavor contained in seasoned flour clumps that makes 'sala' was named Sala Lauak.

 

Not only is a sala lauak Pariaman food, but there are many other foods. Like fried crab,ketupat gulai paku, kacimuih, lamang sipuluik, onde-onde, lompong sago, and other foods.

The typical food will very easily be found in Pariaman. Around Beach Gandoriah course, we can meet these foods. you are curious about the sala lauak Rang Piaman? Let's try it!

Literature : 
http://www.pariamankota.go.id/pariwisata/43/sala-lauak-pariaman.html

http://nampak-tilas.blogspot.com/2011/04/resep-sala-lauk-makanan-khas-minang.html

http://piamantacinto.blogspot.com/2011/07/sala-lauak-makanan-yang-halal-dan.html

GANDORIAH BEACH, PARIAMAN, INDONESIA

Located in downtown Pariaman. This beach has white sand and ramps, as well as the waves are too big making it suitable for swimming and play waves. Along the coast in the coastal spruce tumbuhi so impressed cool and beautiful. The beach is always crowded, especially at first ma tabuik time and time widths.

Rice is also available here SEK (seribu kenyang_pack of satiety, the rice wrapped in banana leaves), Pariaman serving fish dishes prepared with a distinctive taste Pariaman. Besides, visitors can enjoy various fried seafood such as shrimp, crab, sala Bulek and do not miss a tasty satay pariaman while enjoying the sunset on the western horizon. Right in front of the beach there Kasiak island, Pandan Island, and Island Angso Duo. At certain moments, visitors can visit the island by boat bercadik of local fishermen.

Location: located right in the heart of the city, easy access to the beach with the friendly waves.
The capital of West Sumatra, Indonesia, Padang, you can use the direct bus finally stops this city or by train from Padang with a specific timetable that costs 3x more expensive than the bus ride plus you can enjoy a leisurely journey by train .

Besides, who unfortunately missed is the turtle breeding  in Apar Village, District of North Pariaman.