Exotica Toraja, Paradise Tourism

Exotica Toraja, Paradise Tourism

AREA Stone Tumonga peak in North Toraja, Sunday (08/11/2015), since the morning already crowded. Foreign tourists and the archipelago to blend in some locations.

They gathered in a street adjacent to the valley with views of rice fields and mountains lay ahead.

Enjoy the cool air while waiting flock flying eagle low so the wait. That day, the rice fields are so focused view, it is not being yellow or green with just harvested.

Still, visitors crowded along the side of the road with the eye can see far into the fields in the valley.

Others prefer enjoying the terraced rice fields not far from that location. The difference in this rice field, there are many big stones in which is the burrow or a grave stone.

Stone tombs not only in the middle or side of the fields, but also in the cliffs in some locations.

"Each brings tourists to Toraja, Stone Tumonga is one destination. Usually they like here. Even that has been or several times come still asks brought here. Especially if the rice planting season, "said Budiana, tourist guides.

Tumonga stone in the rice-planting season is green or yellow rice fields as far as the eye can see.

Most of this rice field as sprawling tapestries and the like stair velvet in some other parts. From this peak, the villages of Toraja can be seen from a height.

Of course not only Stone Tumonga Toraja, but also many other objects. Grave stone, hanging graves, traditional houses, stone statues, see the weave of traditional Toraja, until the coffee plantation is also a part that should not be missed if visiting this area.

If you want more complete, look for literature on funerals and came during a ceremony held.

Then, traveled to Toraja will be complete with a ceremony witnessed firsthand how the signs tuka 'or signs held solo.

Various dances, ritual, slaughtering buffalo and pigs, how all the relatives come together and work together to organize traditional rituals and traditions, to how the body was put into the hole stone or raised to the cliffs are part of the procession to be missed.

Alloy beauty

Tana Toraja and North Toraja is a blend of natural beauty, culture, tradition, as well as history. That is why this area is still a magnet once a tourist paradise in South Sulawesi.

Although Sulawesi has many destinations or attractions, Toraja still the areas most widely and most want to visit.

Data of Tourism and Culture of South Sulawesi mentioned, in 2014, the target of tourist arrivals to South Sulawesi 100,000 foreign tourists specified, realized 150,000 people.

As for domestic tourists also exceeded the target of 5.5 million people. Of the total figure, 70 percent of which are still to Toraja. This year the target plus and is believed to be achieved.

That is why, the Department of Tourism and Culture of South Sulawesi annual event held Lovely December. The event, which was centered in Toraja it contains a series of events such as music festivals, culinary, tour race, and others.

Community support is also quite large, such as waiting for this event for a ceremony or traditional rituals of death or any other custom events.

"Actually, not much to wait for the event Lovely December, but December is a time of great family home for Christmas and holiday. So, usually when there are families who want to be buried and diupacarakan or no marriage party, and others, we are also waiting for December so that once a family get together. Hopefully custom events also become part of or participation in events held by the government. After all, all will also have an impact on Toraja and tourism sector in the region in general, "said Marthen (45), one of the residents Sesean, North Toraja.

Head of Tourism and Culture of South Sulawesi M Jufri Rahman said, although event centered in Toraja, does not mean that the government neglect of other destinations in the province.

Instead Lovely December event was also used to introduce the destination and other attractions that exist in the province.

"Because tourists are still making Toraja as a primary goal. When they come here, that's where we also introduce other tourist attractions. It could be after Toraja, the next visit they were willing to come to the other regions, "says Jufri.

This year, Lovely December held the seventh time brought forward to November with namaLovely Toraja given no simultaneous election in early December.

A massive campaign carried out by inviting 14 ambassadors and representatives of several countries.

"We hope that the ambassador promotes Toraja to their country. Because if the ambassador who came and satisfied, we will get a free promoter in their respective countries. I believe if the ambassador spoke, people will believe it. Instead we are going to promote in their countries, would need a huge cost and there is no guarantee that the promotion we immediately trusted, "says Jufri.

One of the ambassadors were present, namely Alice Mageza of Zimbabwe, said he was satisfied and happy.

"Really glad I could see the other side of Indonesia. Well that Indonesia not only Jakarta or other cities, but many provinces and districts that have the charm of nature, tradition, and culture is very rich. I so understand what is called Unity. I certainly would preach it to people in my country, "he said in the highlight Lovely Toraja, field Bhakti, Rantepao, Monday (09/11/2015).

Certainly not less important than the charm of nature, tradition, culture, promotion, and security. Toraja never felt I knew the impact of the Bali bombings and violent events when election five years ago. A sense of security remains a major issue that could make tourists, especially foreign tourists, wishing to visit.

"I will strive and ensure that safety will always be there until people feel safe and comfortable come to visit. Do not forget, the main factor that makes people traveled is a sense of security. I and the entire apparatus, of course together with the community, will always strive to maintain security in the region, "said Police Chief Inspector General Sulselbar Pudji Hartanto.

What are you waiting? Toraja exotic, beautiful, and rich culture waiting to be explored. If you've never been to Toraja, come and enjoy its charm. Natural charm, culture, hospitality, and cuisine, of course a pity if not tested at least once in a lifetime.

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Exotica Toraja, Paradise Tourism