4 Locations For Learning The History Of Bataknese On Samosir Island Sumatra

Sigale-gale dance performed at the Huta Bolon Museum, Simanindo, Samosir Regency.

Samosir Island has become a chosen area to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba. Not only is the largest lake in Southeast Asia that can be tasted of charm. The 1,419 square kilometer island also has historical heritage of the Toba Batak tribe. There are at least four locations in Samosir Regency, North Sumatra, where tourists can learn a lot about the tribe that lives on the Samosir Island.

1. Tomb of King Sidabutar

It is the tomb of the ruler of Samosir in the past made of large intact stones. The stone is just laid on the ground. Entering the tomb of the king who is famous for his magic, tourists must wear ulos. The king died in 1544. This attraction is not far from the pier in Tomok. Tourists just walk to reach this tourist attraction.

2. Huta Siallagan

In the form of a complex consisting of several Toba Batak houses, the king's tomb, as well as a set of tables and stones which were the place to try criminals in the past. The latter is called the trial stone and is a characteristic of tourist attractions here.

It was in the stone chair that the king and the adviser discussed the punishment for someone who committed a crime. The sentence can be beheaded.

Siallagan itself is nothing but the name of a clan. Huta or Siallagan village is located in Ambarita Village, Simanindo District. The village is also surrounded by large rocks, which also function as fortresses.

One of the dances performed at the Huta Bolon Simanindo Museum in Samosir Regency, North Sumatra. Tempo / Tony Hartawan

3. Huta Bolon Simanindo Museum

The location is 20 kilometers from Tomok pier, precisely at Simanindo, Samosir. Here tourists can look at the museum collection in the form of Toba Batak Tribe relics, including traditional local types of cloth - ulos cloth, cooking utensils and community equipment in the past. There is also a row of typical Toba Batak houses in this tourist spot.

In this museum, tourists can also know the old dance. During Lake toba tour package One of them is the Sigale-gale dance tradition. In the form of wooden puppet shows accompanied by tor tor dance. This activity is held every day, at 10:30 and 11:45. At the end of the story, the audience was invited to dance.

4. Ulos Weaver Village, Lumban Suhi-suhi

Getting to know the ulos cloth is not only in the museum, tourists can also see first hand the actions of weavers in Lumban Suhi-suhi Village. Weavers are generally women, from teenagers to elderly people. Tourists can learn patterns on ulos cloth and their meanings.

Activities are carried out in front of his house, which is generally still traditional. Usually the women on Samosir Island weave in the morning. If you are interested in buying ulos, it is better to shop directly to this craftsman.