MEDAN
Medan is
the capital city of North Sumatera province in Indonesia. Medan is
the third largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and
Surabaya. It is close to the volcano Sinabung,
which erupted in last week ago. With a population of around 12 million
people, the people of this region can be divided into five main ethnic groups
and languages: The coastal Malays, the Bataks, the Angkola or Mandailing of the southern Tapanuli, and
the Nias.
These groups each have religious beliefs, arts, custom and cultures. Several
other ethnic groups also live in Medan and other towns of North Sumatra, the
largest of these being Chinese and Indian.
There are many old buildings in Medan that still retain their Dutch
architecture. These include the old City Hall, the central Post Office, the
Water Tower, which is Medan City’s icon, and Titi Gantung (a bridge over the railway). There are
several historic places such as Maimun Palace (Istana Maimun),
where the Sultan of Deli still lives, and the Great Mosque (Masjid Raya) of
Medan built in 1906.
One of the unique features of Medan are the motorized pedicab that
are found almost everywhere. Unlike traditional pedicabs, a motorized pedicabs can
take its passenger anywhere in the city. The fare of riding a pedicabs is
relatively cheap and is usually negotiated beforehand. There are also more
common transport like taxi and
minibuses, known as sudako. The
main airport in this region is Kuala Namu International Airport. There are daily
flights between Medan, most major cities in Indonesia, and also
abroad.
Sumatra food is famous for being spicy and cuisine from North Sumatra is no
different.
When you’re in town, try local dishes like Chicken Rice, Medan Kweetiaow and
others. Most of the dishes here are influenced by Malay, Chinese and Indian
culture. While in Berastagi,
make sure to visit traditional markets and sample the exotic fruits. A glass of
marquisa
syrup will quench your thirst, and it can be consumed hot or cold. This is also
a perfect souvenir for your loved ones.
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Medan City
Kualanamu International Airport
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