Visiting The Cultural Hub of the Minangkabau's
Trip Start
Jan 20, 2012
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Trip End
Jan 25, 2012
Pariangan, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Monday, January 23, 2012
Local legend states that Pariangan is the oldest of all Minangkabau villages. A large ancient tomb in the village is said to belong to Tantejo Gurhano, an early ruler in this area. Today, the entire area is preserved as a cultural monument under national legislation.
Unfortunately by the time we had arrived here from the previous location, it was already past five in the evening and this museum was already closed and I could not go in and take more photographs. Even this only photograph which I could take had to be taken through the grill gates at the main entrance and that's why it is slightly sidelined.
Nevertheless, I felt that this place deserves a separate entry to highlight the importance of this village to the locals. From here, we are heading directly to the city of Padang, the capitol of West Sumatran Province.
Comments
Nice writing as always bro! Sadly that it was already closed by the time you had arrived else we could have viewed more pictures.
Hi Jay, thank you bro. Yes, it was partially my mistake too. I took up too much time at an earlier place. Guess, perhaps that's how it must have got to be that day. :)