South Sumatera

South Sumatera Province

The Capital City of South SumateraProvince is “Palembang”

South Sumatera, Palembang, the South Sumatera provincial capital, is the island’s second largest city. Many old neighborhoods along the Musi River have houses that are either built on stilts or on rafts. The centuries old local method of house building. The better to do often have limas houses which in many respect resemble the traditional houses of Java. Worth seeing is the Museum Negeri which has collection of about 2,000 objects of artistic and historical value. Also on display are traditional household utensils, weaving looms, costumes, weapons and preserved animals. The Songket Textiles Center displays various types of songket hand-woven cloths.Palembang the capital in particular, is by many believed to have once been the seat of the great Buddhist Empire of Sriwijaya. Archaeologists have yet to determine the precise location of this kingdom, one of Indonesia’s greatest, but the links with Sriwijaya seem indisputable.

Geographically, South Sumatera is a land of immense plains and forests. The larger part of the province is fertile lowland plains crisscrossed by rivers. The coastal areas are low and prone to floods and consist mostly of marshlands. The western part of the province is mountainous.Towards the east, the Bukit Barisan foothills extend into very broad hilly country. This is the area of the big deposits, which make the province one of Indonesia’s most important oil producing areas.

Dating Back

In 1920, an inscribed stone was found at Kedukan Bukit near Palembang, dated 683 A.D. according to the inscription, the area around Bukit Siguntang, west of the city, had a concentration of 20.000 troops of Sriwijaya. Whose influence extended from part of the Indonesian archipelago to Malaysia, Thailand and Madagascar. According to Chinese annals, students from China Burma, Thailand and even India visited Sriwijaya to study Buddhism. Relics from around that time found and now kept in the yard of the museum in Palembang include statues of Buddha and Ganesha.

Traditional Costumes

The South of Sumatera's costume is inspired by fashion mode from The Emperor of Palembang that held the power in 16th centuries up to the middle of 19th centuries. The men wear Tanjak (batik head cloth), Chine's Collar Long Sleeve, wide trouser, songket cloth wound around a waist, and Keris (traditional weapon) slipped in to Badong (belt). The women wear Baju Kooroong (special dress), Songket cloth, and Shawl. Additional accesories are crown, triple terrace necklace, bracelet, and harmony sandals.

The Ethnocentricities are

Pasemah, Palembang, Ranau Kisan, Komering, Ogan, Lematang, Rejang, Rawas, Kubu, etc.

The Traditional House

The South Sumatera house of the regional tradition is named the "Limas House". It’s the house on stilts, the residence of the nobles. The Limas house supported five, significant Lima Emas, that is: Grandeur, Rukun and Peace, politeness, Aman and Fertile, Makmur and Prosperous. The main gate of Gold must be to each Limas House.

"Limas" Traditional house

Another interesting item to see is the Limas house which are still found scattered over the province, most of them built on riversides, however, not facing the waterfront. One explanation could be that daily household activities can be done in full privacy, out of sight of passers-by. These very “ornate wooden houses” built on stilts have rather sizable measurements: from 15 to 20 m in width and from 30 to 60 m in length. A good part of the house has hand-carved columns, door and window frames and cross ventilation between the rooms by placing wooden panels with flow-through carvings just below the ceilings. Indeed, it would almost be a must to observe the architecture and style of these Limas houses, some of them open to the public.

The Folksongs are: Dek Sangke, etc.

The Traditional Dances are

Gending Sriwijaya, Tanggai, Dana, Sabung, Tepak, Kapur Sirih and other.

The District Identities are

Duku (Lansium Domestikum) Flora. Ikan Belida (Notopterus Chitala) Fauna.

The Promontoriesare

The Tikar cape, was located in the Belitung Regency. The Carat cape, was located in the Banyu Asin Regency. The Liamubungku cape, was located in the Musi Banyu Asin Regency. The Jati cape, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Selokan cape, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Kait cape, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The cape of Lalari/Punggung, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Siantan cape, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Tapah cape, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Koyan cape, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Lumut cape, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency.

The Tour Adventure Resorts

Several of Tapak the tour region widely 1.969.125 hectare that was ready to be developed. Tapak Kawasan Pantai Matras and the Parai Tenggiri Coast measuring 800 hectare. Tapak Kawasan Wisata Tanjung Kalian measuring 282 hectare. The Ular cape measuring 96,8 hectare. The Romodong coast 76,25 hectare. Tapak Kawasan Wisata Tanjung Belayar measuring 110 hectare. Tapak Kawasan Wisata Teluk Uber measuring 25 hectare. Tapak Kawasan Wisata Pulau Panjang measuring 70 hectare. The Semujur island measuring 10 hectare. Tapak Kawasan Wisata Pasir Kuning (Tempilang) measuring 60 hectare. Tapak Kawasan Wisata Pantai on Wednesday measuring 119 hectare. And Tapak Kawasan Wisata Pantai Sadai measuring 240 hectare.

The State Museum

Relatively new the building was erected in 1977 only, however, its collection of around 2000 relics and antiquities originating from the province itself would make a visit here definitely worthwhile. See ancient household articles, utensils, looms, hunting tools, a bridal room and some preserved animals of the region.

Ki Kede Ing Suro Ancient Cemetery

This cemetery dates back from the 16th century where as many as 38 ancient tombs are found of which one of them belongs to Ki Gede Ing Suro, one of the prominent forefathers of South Sumatera's present society. Notably, these 38 tombs are found under one roof of one building.

The Mountainous are

The mountain that was gotten in the South Sumatera Province that is the highest Mountain was the Maras Mountain 445 Metre, and other the Permis Mountain, Gunung Paku, and the Pelawan Mountain.

The Rivers are

Sungai Musi, Sungai Baturusa, Sungai Rangkui, Sungai Selindung, Sungai Selan, Sungai Menduk, Sungai Kuarau, Sungai Jering dan Sungai Kampa. Sungai Air Banyuasin, Sungai Air Beliti, Sungai Bulurang Tiding, Sungai Calik, Sungai Dikit, Sungai Harileko, Sungai Ketaun, Sungai Lakitan, Sungai Lalang, Sungai Mesuji, Sungai Lematang, Sungai Ogan, Sungai Rambang, Sungai Rawas, Sungai Saleh, Sungai Teluk Lenggulang.

The Musi River

By Javanese standards the Musi river is both very broad as well as long, comparable to those found on the big island of Kalimantan, formerly Borneo. The river flows right through the city, cutting it in two halves called the Ulu bank and the Ilir bank and linked by a bridge of considerable size and length, called the Ampera Bridge. If visitors do not care to make an interesting or unique boat trip down the river, they could still take a walk halfway over the bridge to see the vast panorama surrounding them, rare at any other place in Indonesia. 

Down below they will see unbelievable traffic of boats, big and small, crisscrossing water lines without accidents as if steered by the most able navigators. From the same spot both halves of the city are clearly visible as well. And if the time is right, sunrises and sunsets as witnessed from the bridge would be an unforgettable sight of beauty. Worthwhile noticing are the floating restaurants and shops on both sides of the river, and other curious scenes of daily habits of the city's inhabitants. An annual event is the Bidar Race, held on or around Independence Day, each 17th of August. Measurements of the competing boats are 24 1/2 m long and only 0.75 m wide, each boat carrying as many as 50 oarsmen.

Kamero Island

Forty kilometers from Palembang, Kamero Island is a popular recreation site in the middle of the Musi river. the island has a Buddhist temple. Kamero Island. To reached Kamero Island just 40 kilometers from Palembang. Kamero Island is a popular recreation site in the middle of the Musi River. The island also has a Buddhist temple.

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Tourism Object

The Gulfs are

The Benawang gulf, was located in the Musi Banyu Asin Regency. The Kampa gulf, was located in the Bangka Regency. The Kumpit gulf, was located in the Belitung Regency. The Piring gulf, was located in the Belitung Regency. The Klabat gulf, was located in the Bangka Regency.

Punti Kayu Natural Pine Forest

This recently built recreational complex covers an area of 50 hectares, consisting of four parts: an amusement park, a recreation park, an natural forest, and a man-made lake. In this complex are to be found a children's playground, a cultural park, a souvenirs shop, restaurants and an information booth. Because of its proximity to the capital and easy accessibility, this complex actually caters mainly to the local inhabitants of the city of Palembang, however, international tourists may enjoy passing a calm day here to watch urbanites amuse themselves.

Bedegung Waterfall

In South Sumatera we have some waterfall. One of them is Bedegung Waterfall, the highest waterfall 99 meters, which lies near the village of Bedegung, Cape District Court, about 56 km south from Muara Enim. This waterfall comes from springs that never dry in the Bukit Barisan gap and down to form a small river rapids. Curup Bedegung is a natural tourist attraction handalan this area. To facilitate the visitors who come from outside the district, local government has built a new road from Simpang Prabumulih to Meo along 87 km through forest plantations and oil palm plantations. Thus the distance from Palembang to Curup Quiet only about 2 hours.

Tenang Waterfall

Rich in the number of small as well as big rivers flowing through this province, waterfalls of various sizes come with them too. The biggest in the region is the Tenang waterfall where the water smashes down from a height of 90 meters into a deep pool and further downstream in a strong current. By public transportation it takes 2 hours from Palembang, however, less by private car. Located in the Muara Enim regency.

The Straits are: Selat Malaka.

The Lakes Are

The Deling lake, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Jembaran lake, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Teloko lake, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Air Hitam lake, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The Ranau lake, was located in the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency.

The Flora are

Meranti, Seruk, Nyato, Mendaru, Mentangor, Gelam, Bulin, Pelawan, Nyirih, Bakau etc.

The Fauna are

Now these fauna like the Tiger, Birs, various snakes were venomous like the Tedung Snake, Tepung Ari Snake and Sabak (Python). Various birds kinds, the Hutan Chicken, Inserted Breaker Babi Hutan, Inserted Breaker Berang-berang, Inserted Deer Breaker, Inserted Breaker Pelanduk, Monkey, Lizard, Terenggiling, Napuh Gazelle, Elephants, et cetera.