Pancur Beach, the Gravel Sand
Pancur Beach lies 8 km north of Plengkung Beach/G-land. Pancur beach considers quite unique for it’s pebble sand, which consists of gravels which comes from broken black rocks. That is why, it is very suggested to wear a footwear to walk on. The gravel sphere may cause sole-pain.
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Tabuik ceremony of West Sumatra
The term ‘tabuik’ comes from Arabic ‘tabut’, which means cortege. Tabuik has been the tradition of people of West Sumatra, and holds in Asyura (10th of Month Muharram in Islamic calendar). According to local society, it is said that Tabuik is brough by Syiah of Middle East. It is actually the symbol of condolence and respect of Muslims of Pariaman Sumatra, towards Prophet Muhammad grandson ( Hussain, which was died during Karbala War).
The uniqueness of the ceremony, now has made Tabuik made as annual event, and considered as one of tourism agenda in Pariaman, Sumatra.
In addition to be used as the name of the ceremony, Tabuik is also the name of a certain figure. Tabuik is made of bamboo and wood, and shaped as horse with human head, sturdy and have wings. In Islam, this creature is called Buraq. A vertical trunk in 15m height is built on the Buraq. Tabuik then completed with some accessories which is dominated in color red.
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Tirtosari Waterfall
Tirtosari waterfall located +/- 2.5 km south-west of Lake Sarangan. In order to get to the place, we can ride horse, or we can simply walk down there.
Nature’s scenery, water falling down from 50 meters height, passing chinks and pinched by heavy rocks has created a wonderful sight view and attraction.
The local people believe, drinking water from Tirtosari waterfall will keep our beauty and youth.
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