When the song "Butet" sung by Hermann Delago

Hermann Delago - Photo by Facebook

Today, I will give an entertainment to you all. Which witnessed the appearance of a German man named Hermann Delago.

He was one of the many people who love the western Batak songs. When he sang it so eloquently. Even almost a 100% Batak people. Styles and how to express it so incredible. I myself was very amazed him. Well ... Hermann Delago ... Great man.

Hermann Delago is a music composer born in 1957. Marrying a girl Batak. He was given the surname "Manik". He has great vision, which combines traditional music, modern and cosmopolitan style and good improvisation.

If you are looking for Batak songs that he brought, for example, you want to find on Youtube, you will definitely find it quickly. Because, the Batak themselves liked. Even the media has become a trend in Indonesia (especially for the Sumatran).

The song "Butet" one of the songs she brought. Accompanied by the music arranger Viky Sianipar great class, makes this song even more beautiful to listen to. Viky Sianipar is one of the original people of Batak musician. Viky and Hermann collaborate in the cultivation of this video.

Well ... Now, we no longer need to linger. When to see a song Butet Hermann Delago.


I hope you like the sound. And ... you can sing it. Try it ...

Manik = Marga Manik = Klan Manik

Reference :
http://becasiantar.blogspot.com/2012/03/lagu-butet-pun-dinyanyikan-oleh-orang.html

The beauty Sibayak Mountain

The beauty Sibayak Mountain - One of the most famous natural attractions in North Sumatra is Sibayak Mountain. Sibayak mountain is located in Karo highlands soil, namely the height of 2094 m above sea level. Sibayak mountain is a volcano is still active, and have enough craters to descend ramps and did not seem very dangerous so long as not too close. Sibayak mountain peak has been shattered, caused by the eruptions in the past.

Sibayak mountain can be reached from two places, namely: from the village of King Berneh (Spirit Mountain) and from Brastagi city. The mountain is not so difficult to climb even by a beginner though. As with Mount Gede in West Java, the mountain is always visited by local hikers on weekends. They usually start climbing at around 2:00 in the morning to get the sunrise at the summit of this mountain.

Medan is the capital of North Sumatra. If you've climbed Sibayak Mountain, you can see the beautiful city of Medan in the distance from the summit Sibayak Mountain.

Do you like to climb? Follow a Route Ascent below.

To achieve this mountain we can climb two places, namely, from the village of King Berneh (Spirit Mountain) and from the city Brastagi. Both can be achieved by transport from the city of Medan. Of Brastagi ascent starts from the path that lies behind the hill Gundaling. However, the fastest ascent of King Berneh village located about 7 km from the highway Medan - Brastagi. Past the hot spring Lau Sidebuk-Debuk. The situation of this village are very heterogeneous in religion, with synagogues, Catholic, Protestant and Islam coexist.

King Berneh village dam produces fruit vegetables. Right at the foot of the mountains found a hot spring which is also the entrance to the trail to the summit.

Trail to the summit is very clear. Along the way there are no special features, just at the waist of the mountain there is a small cave that jutted into the meter. Then entered a dry river, continues through a bamboo forest area before entering the actual forest. From this area there is a path that veered to the right path towards the hill Pertektekan.

Entering the plants begin to lower the peak area and began to enter the gravel and rocky areas that are not so compact. The trail is not so clear and it helps you to be careful in this area.

In addition to the top of the crater scenery and views of terrain at the foot of this mountain there is also a hot spring baths frequented by local tourists are hot spring baths Lau Sidebuk-Debuk.

In addition to the two pathways mentioned above, there is another route Sibayak munuju mountaintop. the line 54. This pathway is located in the tongkoh (burnt corn) located in Medan-Brastagi highway, the route in line 54 is a challenging route. Steep slope is a challenge that must be passed the climbers, but it was still very beautiful forest. On the path to the top of the rattan plant encountered many, but this route was much in use for training members of the student of nature lovers in Medan and surrounding areas. After passing through a shady forest, then we will see the rock (almost munuju peak). For spring, the line was only a few springs. By many because it is required to bring supplies of water from the foot of the mountain

In the ascent to the mountain Sibayak we will pass tropical jungle and cliffs full of challenges and there is a stretch of mountain terrain camping spot. From the top of the mountain visible craters are still active magma issued and the beautiful scenery and charming. Distance from  Berastagi City to the beginning of the climb from the village of Jaranguda 1.5 km and from the village of King Berneh 15 km. Long ascent estimated at between two to three hours.

That is one of the natural attractions in the province of North Sumatra. Come and enjoy the natural attractions of Mount Sibayak. Well ... Sibayak mountain beauty.

The fresh water of Sipiso-Piso Waterfall

The fresh water of Sipiso-Piso Waterfall : Come and Enjoy Nature in North Sumatra

Wow, Amazing is the first sentence that will remove it from the lips of our sweet, when we arrived at the tourist sites Sipiso-piso Waterfall, really beautiful eyes. Try to imagine, a rushing waterfall, there is a fertile plain cultivated plants and the mountain range on it.

We know that the most popular tourist attraction in North Sumatra is certainly beloved of Lake Toba. Lake Toba is already popular, it is also surrounded by other attractions. As Sipiso Piso Waterfall. On the banks of Lake Toba, there is also a natural tourist sites which are not less slick Sipiso-piso waterfall.

Sipiso-Piso Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Indonesia, with a height of 120 meters, is located north of Lake Toba, to be precise about 24 kilometers from Kabanjahe.

Sipiso-Piso Waterfall has beautiful scenery and fascinating. Among the cliffs that look greenish, fell running water that is not so great. From a monitoring post at Brand, the tourists can enjoy the beauty Sipiso-piso and Lake Toba from a distance

By the way, if not satisfied to enjoy the beautiful natural sights of Sipiso-piso is from a distance, we can come down to him. Walking slowly down the hills filled with pine trees, toward the waterfall whose name means "knife".

Oh yeah, to reach the bottom of the waterfall, we do have to spend a little extra energy. The reason is, the peak of the waterfall is located at an altitude of about 800 meters above sea level. Pretty pretty far if you want to go down to the bottom of the waterfall. Not to mention walking trails are steep and winding. But do not worry, once reached the bottom of the waterfall, the tiredness was going to be replaced with the satisfaction of being beautiful and fresh-piso Waterfall Sipiso.

If you have plans to travel to Sipiso-piso Waterfall is, do not forget to stop by the Village Tongging. Because this village is the nearest village of Sipiso-piso Waterfall. In this village many recreational activities that could be my friends do, like climbing up Mount Sipiso-piso.

In addition, a close look at life around Sipiso masyarat Karo-piso also be a memorable experience. Most people around Sipiso-piso is a fisherman who used to catch fish in Lake Toba.

North Sumatra tourism does have some of the nuances of nature. Therefore you should never miss to enjoy yourself. Come and Enjoy the beauty of Sipiso-piso waterfall and taste the freshness of Sipiso-piso waterfall.

Eat delicious Sangsang, Batak Typical Food

Eat delicious Sangsang, Batak Typical Food - Not a stranger to the Batak people Sangsang. Sangsang is one of the Batak traditional foods. All of the Batak people will definitely miss the food is and will always try to find this food anywhere Batak people go. Know why?

Sangsang, Batak Typical Food

This food is said to Sangsang because these foods are made from pork and cut meat into small pieces. Then cooked with the spice mixture Batak cuisine that has its own flavor. And do not forget to mix it with the "members" or the blood of the pig. That's what makes this food more delicious.

Spices Seasonings Sangsang
Seasonings are used such as garlic, shallots, galangal, chillies, ginger, andaliman. And "member" which was mixed as condiments and meat is almost cooked. But along with advances in this day and age, are increasingly rare sangsang mixed with "members". And there are some who do not take the flow of blood. But for many people say that sangsang without blood has a different flavor than sangsang a much more delicious when mixed with "members". In the presentation, for a regular portion is also given garlic and cayenne pepper to create a spicy bite on the tongue.

Spices Seasonings Sangsang

Initially, there sangsang customary on occasions such as weddings. But lately sangsang already available in diners. It is no longer scarce food. Live search home eating a typical Batak sure we can enjoy it. Not only that, at an affordable price we can menikatinya. Coupled to a portion of rice with soup plus its only about 10,000-Rp20.000 only. Of course it's not too expensive pay for special food.

In addition we will also encounter sangsang roast pork, naniarsik, and naniura. If you are on a visit to the Batak (Lake Toba or Samosir Island), do not forget to drop to around Ajibata, around and around Tomok Pangururan Sangsang to enjoy this with a sense that is still unique and original Batak

Eat delicious Sangsang, Batak Typical Food

Tarutung - Beautiful Religious Tourism in North Sumatra

Tarutung - Beautiful Religious Tourism in North Sumatra. Tarutung town in North Tapanuli, North Sumatra, is not only known for its legend Sisingamangaraja, Batak king who supposedly powerful and immune to bullets. However, the area reached about five hours drive from Medan is also synonymous with spiritual tourism Christians. One of them is a hill at the top of the Memorial Cross Love Dolok The Top Barita.

Been to the Toba Samosir, do not ever forget this one as a reference visit your journey. Tarutung city. Well, the city became an interesting reference to the visit to be considered.

The city is known as the Religious Tourism, because there are the Cross of Love, That is a cross-shaped tower as high as approximately 30-meter, which was built in the hills of North Tapanuli Government Siatas Tarutung Barita. In place of the visit we will see Tarutung City, from the hill Siatas Barita.

The place was very quiet, comfortable and equipped with fresh house of prayer. Pleasure and happiness that makes you never forget that moment.

The place was very quiet, comfortable and equipped with fresh house of prayer. Sense of fun and it wah, make you never forget that moment.

Visitors who walk up the hill to meet a number of interesting objects. Along the way, there are a number of inscriptions that read verses of the Book. This verse is written so that visitors are not bored and can read them while closer to the Creator. The location of the inscription is also arranged in such a way. High trees also make the air in a cool area. Eve brings more visitors closer to the love of Jesus.

In addition, a Garden of Memories seems built on the road to the summit. At this park, visitors can leave their souvenirs here. Every visitor who intends to make souvenirs such as personal names inscribed stone tablet can put it here. This is why this place called the Garden of Memories so visitors can see it.

A few moments after passing Garden Memories, tourists arrived at the Cross Love. At first, this monument was built to commemorate the pastor Ludwig Ingwer Nommensen. The German missionaries have a great service to spread Christianity in the Land of Batak, around the 1860s. At that time, residents of this area is still largely adopts animism.

Quite striking monument which is about 31 meters high. Provided underneath the seat open for the event service. A seat capable of accommodating more than 600 congregations. Usually a lot of people who come to the Lord's Day or Christmas celebrations. Even for churches who want to pray more fervently, the local manager also provides a prayer room 13. 2 x 2 meter space can be used any time without restriction.

Besides this monument, Tarutung also has other attractions such as the source of hot water Sipoholon located in the limestone hills. Called could reach the water temperature 70 degrees Celsius. Sulfur content, and sodas at the local community is also believed to cure various skin diseases.

If it rises to the top of the hill, it will show the bubbling hot water and form a limestone carving. Be careful when climbing because of the way up, pretty slick. Surrounding communities also take advantage of this hill as the mining of limestone. In addition, residents also use hot water to make a swimming baths.

A pond owner claims to have opened the business since 11 years ago. These states attract pool owners paid Rp 2,000 for each person who bathe in the pond. Also provided a special room and a host of other facilities to eat and drink for travelers. Generally, the hot tub business in this area has been built since the decade of the 80s.

Tourists also feel it's good soda water pond in the village of Parbubu, which is about three kilometers from Tarutung. This pool of water called soda because it's like a soda. Bathing in this place is also believed to cure various skin diseases. Soda water is quite unique and seems to boil from the ground. But the cool and clear. As long as still in Tarutung, it's worth a try!

Tarutung - Beautiful Religious Tourism in North Sumatra

Reference:
http://www.silaban.net/
http://www.griyawisata.com/

The beauty of the Village Bakkara

The beauty of the Village BakkaraBakkara (Bakara) is the name of a region on the southwestern edge of Lake Toba, near the estuary and in the administrative district Baktiraja, Hasundutan Humbang District, Sumatra Utara.Sebuah territory consisting of several villages dusundan valley lay within a dozen miles from Dolok Sanggul. Cleaved by two major rivers that flow profusely watery. The biggest rivers are the dominant "Aek Silang" sourced from a gushing waterfall of a stretch of hills. Second, smaller river named "Aek Simangira". Both flow through several villages and empties into Lake Toba.

The best known of these areas
Bakkara famous: Aek Sipangolu (water turn). Perhaps the story, if the person is exposed to any kind of disease if the person is bathing or drinking water from Aek Sipangolu she would be healed. Aek Sipangolu is a source of water coming out of a stone and flows of all time, the water is fresh and clear and empties into Lake Toba.

Bakkara also famous for its red onion, red onion is where the main commodity of the population of this area, in addition to rice and beans tanah.Selain it, Bakkara is the birthplace of King Sisingamangaraja XII. Bakara including areas of the district Dolok Sanggul. Bakara including one sub humbang Hasundutan

Aek : Water or River
Aek Silang : Cross River / Silang River

Original Text : Bakkara Village

Come and Enjoy the beauty of Parapat City

Come and Enjoy the beauty of Parapat City - North Sumatra province has a variety of exotic attractions and even the value of history is worth a visit. One is Parapat. In this city lies the beauty of Lake Toba and Samosir Island in the middle of the famous to the world. You only need three to four hours drive from the capital city of North Sumatra, Medan.

From there Parapat ferry port serving the transportation of water to the island of Samosir, specifically to the harbor Ajibata. If you want to reach the island of Samosir via a landline, you should round up to the banks of Lake Toba Pangururan.

Traveled to Parapat, do not complete if not visited Siburak-Burak Road. This region is the center of the original shopping for souvenirs Parapat. Displayed a variety of souvenirs, such as calendars with the original writings of ancient Batak Batak, Batak guitar out of wood and various other unique souvenirs. The price offered is varied, from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Bakara Village
Hasundutan Humbang district, North Tapanuli still on the shores of Lake Toba. This village was the birthplace of King Sisingamangaraja XII is also a national hero. Before reaching the Bakara, go to the cemetery Balige Sisingmangaraja XII.

From Balige, travel should be continued by ferry along the Lake Toba for two hours. Costs may be quite expensive to reach Rp 800 thousand. Tickets ship must also be booked a few hours earlier. To save, you should not be an excursion alone.

Along the way, you not only presented with the natural scenery of Lake Toba and the City Parapat is soothing to the eye. On board, a number of local musicians ready to entertain you with songs typical of Batak.

sources:
http://www.silaban.net/

If You Go to North Sumatra, Do not Forget to Visit The beauty of Lake Toba

If You Go to North Sumatra, Do not Forget to Visit The beauty of Lake Toba - Did not complete it if you been to North Sumatera not stopping to Lake Toba, a volcanic lake is the largest lake in Indonesia, and even Southeast Asia. The exotic charm of the sea like a vast expanse of the lake with shady trees and a charming hills. The lake, measuring 1700 square meters with a depth of approximately 450 meters and is located 906 meters above sea level, in the middle of the lake there is Samosir Island are not less interesting to visit tourist attractions.

During his visit in 1996, Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands even expressed his admiration for the beautiful panorama of the lake. "Sell me a name for this lake. I can not describe how beautiful Lake Toba, "he says enthusiastically.

There are seven counties surrounding the lake, namely Simalungun, Toba Samosir, North Tapanuli, Humbang Hasundutan, Dairi, Karo, and Naidoo who has a wonderful natural panorama and a tourist destination. Tourists generally enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba from Parapat in Simalungun and Tuktuk Siadong on the island.

Lake Toba is expected explosion occurred at around 73 thousand-75 thousand years ago and is a super volcano eruption (super volcano) the most recent. Bill Rose and Craig Chesner of Michigan Technological University estimate that the volcanic materials spewed out of the mountain as much as 2800 km ³, with 800 km ³ of rock overlies and 2,000 km ³ of volcanic ash which is expected in the wind to the west for two weeks.

Volcanic dust in the wind has spread to half the earth, from China to South Africa. The explosion occurred during a week and throw the dust up to 10 km above sea level.

This incident caused mass death and, in some species, also followed extinction. According to some DNA evidence, this eruption also reduced the number of people to about 60% of the total human population of the earth at that time, which is about 60 million people. The eruption also caused the ice age, although experts are still debating.

After the eruption, the caldera formed which was then filled with water and became what is now known as Lake Toba. Upward pressure by magma that has not come out cause the appearance of the island. When enjoying the beauty of this lake, you might not imagine that the charm of the place comes from the catastrophic volcanic eruption that brings fear and horror at the time.

Road trip to Lake Toba, specifically to Parapat, takes four to five hours from Medan. There is a bus or travel directly to Parapat. The route passes Lubuk Pakam, Cliff High, and turn toward Siantar. Along the way, we are treated to a panorama of palm oil and rubber.

If by train, from Medan select a route to Siantar. From here the journey continues by bus to Parapat. Latency time of one hour.

We suggest to you, if you want to go to Disneyland (Lake Toba), you should try to climb the typical transport Siantar, the Pedicab Siantar (Becak Siantar). Because there are distinct and exciting experience when you ride.