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Bukitttinggi
Posted by Forbes Eagara on Kamis, 10 November 2011 in
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Bukittinggi is one city in the province of West Sumatra, Indonesia.The city was formerly called the Fort de Kock and the former had also dubbed as Parijs van besides Sumatra city of Medan, and the town of Bukittinggi was also the capital of Indonesia.The city is the hometown of one of the Bung Hatta proclaimed Indonesia, also known as city heritage with the Clock Tower, a landmark in the heart of the height, shaped like a big clock Big Ben, as well as a symbol for the city which is also located on the edge of a valley Sianok named Canyon.

History

Bukittinggi city began standing in line with the arrival of the Dutch who later founded the blockhouse in 1825 during the War Padri in one of the hills contained within this city, known as Fort de Kock, as well as a resting place officers in the Dutch colonies . Later in the reign of the Dutch East Indies, the area is always enhanced role in the constitution which later developed into a Stadsgemeente (city), and also serves as the capital Afdeeling Padangsche Bovenlanden and Onderafdeeling Oud Agam.During the Japanese occupation, the city of Bukittinggi used as a control center for the region of Sumatra military government, even to Singapore danThailand, in which the city became the seat of military commanders to 25Kenpeitai, under the command of Major General Hirano Toyoji. Then the city was renamed from Fort de Kock became Stadsgemeente Bukittinggi Yaku The SHO of the area was broadened to include the surrounding villages-villages like Sianok Anam Tribe, Gadut, Kapau, Ampang Tower, Taba and Bukit Batu Batabuah. Now Nagari-Nagari is entered into the Agam regency.After the independence of Indonesia, Bukittinggi was chosen to be the capital of the Province of Sumatra, with its governor Mr.Teuku Muhammad Hasan. Then Bukittinggi is also defined as the area municipalities based on the Decree of the Governor of the Province of Sumatra No. 391 dated June 9, 1947.At the time of maintaining the independence of Indonesia, the City Bukitinggi role as the city struggles, where on December 19, 1948, the city is designated as the capital of Indonesia after the Yogyakarta fell into the hands of the Dutch or known denganPemerintahan Emergency Republic of Indonesia (PDRI).Later on, the event was designated a State-Defense Day, based on the Decree of President of the Republic of Indonesia Number 28 Year 2006 dated December 18, 2006.The next big city of Bukittinggi be based on Law Number 9 Year 1956 concerning the establishment of an autonomous region within the major cities of the province of Central Sumatra period, which covers the province of West Sumatra, Jambi, Riau and Riau Islands now.Even after the issuance of Government Regulation Number 84 of 1999 as a new legal basis of regional government in the implementation of Bukittinggi, but until now still can not be implemented

Geography

Bukittinggi is located on the Bukit Barisan range that ran along the island of Sumatra, surrounded by three volcanoes yaituGunung Singgalang, Mount Marapi and Mount Sago, and at an altitude of 909-941 meters above sea level. The city is also air cool with temperatures ranging between 16.1 - 24.9 ° C. While the total area of ​​the current town of Bukittinggi (25.24 km ²), 82.8% have been devoted to cultivation of land, while the rest is protected forest.The city has a hilly topography and berlembah, some hills are scattered in urban areas, among them the Mount Ambacang, Bukit Tambun Bones, Mandiangin Hill, Hill Campago, Kubangankabau Hill, Bukit Pinang Sabatang Nan, Canggang Hill, Hill Paninjauan and so on. While there is a valley which is also known as Sianok canyon with a depth that varies between 75-110 m, which didasarnya flows a river called the Trunk Masang which empties on the west coast of Sumatra island.

Population

The development of the urban population can not be separated from the change in Bukittinggi Bukittingi a trade center in the Minangkabau highlands, starting with the market dibangunya by the Dutch East Indies government in 1890 under the name loods, local people spell it with loih, with a curved roof became known as the Loih Galuang.Today, the city Bukittingi is the most populous city in the province of West Sumatra, with a workforce of 52,631 people and about 3845 of them are pengangguran.Kota is dominated by ethnic Minangkabau, but there are also ethnic Chinese, Javanese, Tamil danBatak.Chinese community to come together with the emergence of markets in London, they allowed the Dutch East Indies government to build a shop / kiosk at the foot of the hill fortress of Fort de Kock west, stretching from south to north, now known as Kampung Cino. While the Indian traders placed in the foothills of the north, a circular from east to west and is now called Kampung Keling.

Government


Kantor Wali Kota Bukittinggi
Since 1918 the town of Bukittinggi has gemeente status, then in 1930 the city area was expanded to 5.2 km ². During the Japanese occupation of the territory of this town again expanded.Then at the beginning of the independence of Indonesia overlapping territorial limits of this town because of a unilateral determination of both the Dutch East Indies and Japan.Currently these municipal boundaries surrounded by Agam regency, and konfik between the two governments regarding border area is still continuing, added after the release of Government Regulation. 84 of 1999 concerning changes to border town of Bukittinggi and Agam regency, from government regulation (PP) is an area of ​​the town of Bukittinggi grew to 145.29,90 km ², with a few villages that were previously included on the Japanese occupation is within the administrative town of Bukittinggi.But with the passing of the reform of government that provides a broad right of autonomy to the district and the city, came back from rejection Agam district community on the expansion and development of the town of Bukittinggi region. Agam district for the community into the area of ​​urban sprawl, the loss was due to return to the application of the model village lebihmenjanjikan government, than in sub systems. In addition the assumption arises, people who have heterogeneous city would also tend to give effect to indigenous traditions and the wealth that had been owned by the village.

Health

Bukittinggi City has had good health care, where a city with a relatively small area has had 5 hospital that is 3 pieces of government-owned and two private sector, supported by 5 pieces of health centers and six health centers and 15 health centers around helper. One of the main General Hospital Dr.Achmad Mochtar, a government-owned public hospital type B with the number of beds as much as 299.National Stroke Hospital located in this city, a government-owned hospitals with service excellence to strokedengan number of beds as much as 124. So is Islam Ibn Sina Hospital, a private hospital that has a bed capacity of 136 pieces.Meanwhile, to increase the availability and quality of health personnel in order to improve public health services, until the year 2009 there were 8 health personnel education institutions in the city of Bukittinggi, two government-owned institutions (Poltekes) and 6 are managed by private parties.

Nexus

Bukittinggi is at a strategic position, connected with several other cities including the cities that are outside the province of West Sumatra, as the city of Pekanbaru and Medan, and a town through which the Trans Central Sumatra. Terminal Aur Yellow is the main terminal for freight ground transportation in this city. As for transportation in the city, available means of transportation other than city microbus and a hansom cab (carriage horses).Previously the city is traversed by a railway line from the city Payakumbuh to the city of Padang, which was built around the early 20th century during the reign of the Dutch East Indies, but after independence the means of transportation is no longer active.The city also has a non-class air transport facilities are named Airport Bukittinggi.

Economy


Pasa Ateh
Galuang Loih market developments now called Market Ateh, making the Dutch East Indies government then re-develop the market, by rebuilding sebuahloods to the east in 1900, precisely at the waist area of ​​the hill adjacent to the ditch that flows at the foot of the hill, because of the location market is on the slope of the local people call it by name Teleng Market (Italic) or Market Slope. The next development in the surrounding area appear again in the next several markets including the Lower Markets and Market Banto. In structuring the market, the Dutch East Indies government also connects each market with long and slender (stairs) and among the famous is called by the name of bunch 40.To reduce buildup on one area of ​​the town of Bukittinggi and then develop the urban area to the east by the Yellow Aur Market building, which currently is one of the wholesale trade center for goods convection in the town of Bukittinggi. While the traditional markets around the area such as the Clock Tower Ateh Market, Market and Market Bottom Slope, now evolved into a place selling handicrafts and souvenirs typical of Minangkabau.Due to a small area, the trade sector is one option that is right for the town of Bukittinggi in increasing per capita income, and has become one of the main objectives in the field of trade on the island of Sumatra.In addition Bukittinggi city government also spawned several programs in alleviating poverty among the training increased diversification in the form of training and skills upgrading training making kebaya embroidery, as well as new entrepreneurial growth.

Tourism


Lobang Japang
The development of tourism is one of the leading sectors for the city of Bukittinggi, the many interesting attractions, make this city dubbed as the "city tour". Currently in the town of Bukittinggi has been there about 60 hotels and 15 travel agencies. Hotels located in cities such as The Hills Bukittinggi (formerly Novotel), Hotel Pusako and so on.Sianok canyon valley is one of the main attractions. Panorama Park is located in the town of Bukittinggi allow tourists to see the beautiful scenery Sianok canyon. Inside the park there is also a cave Panorama tentaraJepang former hideout during World War II is referred to as Japan's Hole Bukittinggi.In the park there is a replica Kanduang Bundo Tower House which serves as a museum of Minangkabau culture, Bukittinggi Zoo and Fort de Kock is connected by a pedestrian bridge called the Bridge Limpapeh. Limpapeh pedestrian bridge above the road A. Yani which is the main street in the town of Bukittinggi.Market Ateh (pasas above) are adjacent to the Clock Tower which is the center of the city. In the market there are many sellers Ateh handicrafts and embroidery as well as snacks souvenirs typical of West Sumatra as Karupuak Sanjai (cassava chips ala Sanjai area in London) is made from cassava, Karupuak Jangek made from cow or buffalo leather and Karak Kaliang , a kind typical of Bukittinggi snacks shaped like a figure 8. Currently, he also has built several modern shopping centers in the city of Bukittinggi.

Sport


Bukik Ambacang
Community town of Bukittinggi is very fond of sport riding, and every year the city held a contest in Bukit Ambacang horse racing, which has been held since 1889, the race horse racing is a series of runway horse race held in several other areas in West Sumatra, in the presence of this pelombaan also encouraged to keep the persistence of the breeders of horses, other than as a traditional source of livelihood as well as society. Also during the Indonesian revolution, the area is also a runway or airfield for small aircraft types.

Press and Media

During the Japanese occupation, the city's largest ever established a radio transmitter to the island of Sumatra at the time, in order to raise the spirit of the people to support the interests of the Greater East Asia War the Japanese version. In this city there are several radio stations as a means of information and entertainment in between RRI Bukittinggi, Elsie FM, SK FM, FM GRC and so on.


Food


Sambal Tokok Maco Baledang
For the Minangkabau society, spicy flavor is the identity of this pattern of ethnic cuisine. But many do not know, a dish that is super traditional Minangkabau, processing technique is very simple and very easy to make food. For the Minangkabau people, especially those of the original ancestors came from Bukittinggi, chili sauce tokok Maco Baledang is to be presented each meal.
List of Minangkabau dishes are difficult (somewhat hard) look at Padang restaurants, especially in Bandung that many urang crew:
1. Sambal tokok Maco Baledang: super cuisine traditional Minangkabau society puree (Bukittinggi, red). The basic ingredients of red pepper, salt, and salted freshwater fish Baledang. Ground into powder and salt fish in fresh-ground pepper baledang.
2. Sambal Uwok: Cuisine is usually made from rice starch water that has been cooked, then placed in a bowl or glass, ditanak again along with rice. So, cook rice, side dishes are also ready to be served immediately. Pattern ngirit Minangkabau society.The basic ingredients, chili, fish sauce, salt, onions, tomatoes slightly.
3. Palai: If the person named Sunda knapsack, then people Minang called Palai. Palai is known there are two types: Made from coconut base or ground red pepper all, then filled with fresh fish or salted fish bloat. Wrapped in banana leaves, cassava leaves, taro leaves and steamed or later in sangai.
4. Curried Bukek: Curried bukek virtually identical to Padang satay sauce that is often found on the sidewalk or Padang restaurants. The difference with Padang satay curry, curry bukek usually wear cubadak or young jackfruit and goat meat. Bukek based curry of pounded rice, flavored to taste, then cooked as usual to make curry. Bukek not use coconut milk curry, with just water alone. So that is thicker gravy, add fat to the usual curry. In antiquity, in Bukittinggi, every event Baralek Tower, there is a term well known to curry bukek: Cut Kambiang, Cubadak Eat .
5. Pangek: If Minang cuisine is famous for durable, one technique so dishes are durable and can be eaten is disangai technique. If in Yogyakarta, dishes like this are usually osengan dry and sweet young jackfruit is often served on warm rice menu. Minang cuisine which is usually presented to the chickpea curry pangek is often heated repeatedly until bone dry
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