DESA PARIANGAN, 1 OF THE MOST 5 BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY IN THE WORLD

         Do you know that Desa Pariangan or Pariangan Village (Indonesian) is the one of most beautiful Village in the world?  This place has been nominated to be the most five beautiful village in the world by Budget Travel Magazine version that is the international reputable magazine at the end of 2012. The others is Wengen Village (Switzerland), Eze Village (France), Niagara on the lake (Canada) and Cesky Krumlove (Czech). I am sure this place still unknown for you and never thought this village lies in Indonesia. Obviously, for Indonesian visitors this place is not recognize. However, the visitors from abroad has realize this beautiful place are exist and it proven from the visitors progress getting increase to west sumatera when the yearly international even Tour de Singkarak performed. Desa Pariangan located on the Slope of Marapi Mountain at an altitude of 500-700 meters above sea level and it is the oldest village in West Sumatra. 

        When come to this village, you will be presented with beautiful scenery green along with culture and Architecture buildings that are still preserved to this day. This is because most residents in Pariangan still use Minangkabau traditional buildings, namely Rumah Gadang. Many of them are even hundreds of years old. Beside to the old buildings and rich in cultural values, Pariangan village also has Ishlah Mosque which is the oldest mosque in Minang realm. The existence of the mosque and its activities adding rich Pariangan cultural heritage. If you intend to visit the most beautiful village in the world, at the beginning of entering the village, you will be treated to views of corn plantations and some other plants. You must walk a few minutes before arriving in the settlement. Just like the rural area, the settlement in Pariangan is not too crowded, so you can freely enjoy the village atmosphere. As far as the eye can see, you can enjoy the panorama of soothing green rice fields. This village becomes the right choice for you who want to break from the hustle and bustle of the capital and its jam.

           In addition to pampering your eyes with beautiful views, you can also indulge in a soak in the hot springs. In particular, this bathhouse is believed to have a water source from Mount Marapi. Sulfur content is very beneficial for the health of your skin. Pariangan residents also have interesting habits to follow. One of them is having a habit of shower together in a public bath or commonly called the edge bath. The edge of this bath can be found in front of Ishlah Mosque. There is a bathing edge for women named Rangek Subarang, and two baths for men named Rangek Gaduang and Rangek Tujuah. Beside bathing, this place is also be used for washing. The activities of the residents here are interesting to follow.

Desa Pariangan Story

          Nagari Pariangan is an ancient village and as the forerunner of a typical government system of Minangkabau people, popular with the name of Nagari. 

However, the nagari government system only survived until 1980 following the emergence of a law on the change of the lower-level government system that required the nagari to be replaced by the village government system, as developed in the Javanese society. However, in line with the spirit of Regional Autonomy, 1999, which provides an opportunity for the region to develop itself independently, West Sumatra people re-apply the nagari government system.

          Baliak ka nagari, this statement was popular at the time especially luhak nan tigo, namely Tanah Datar, Agam, and Lima Puluh Kota. The system of village governance also changed with the nagari government system. Pariangan as the origin of Minangkabau was renamed from Pariangan Village to Nagari Pariangan. Not only known as the origin of nagari, Nagari Tuo Pariangan also known as the origin of Minangkabau society. In the history recorded in tambang Minang shows that Nagari Pariangan is the origin nagari of Minangkabau tribe which by local people referred to as "Tampuk Tangkai Alam Minangkabau". That's mean, this nagari is believed to be the first place of the emergence of Minangkabau Nature life for hundreds of years ago. In tambo story told, that the Minangkabau society is the descendant of Alexander the Great. It is said that he has three sons, namely Sultan Maharaja Dipang (Sutan Maharajo Dipang), Sultan Maharaja Alif (Sutan Maharjo Alif), and Sultan Maharaja Diraja (Sutan Maharajo Dirajo). 

         Then how Nagari Pariangan can be selected as the most beautiful village in the world? Many of the variables that determine the choice fall on Pariangan, among which the community and local government is able to maintain their ancestral cultural heritage. The local wisdom they use as a capital to develop this historical village.The result, Nagari Pariangan not only as the mascot of Tanah Datar Regency but already the pride of West Sumatra and now also become the pride of us all the Indonesian nation.

Direction and Guidance Journey to Desa Pariangan

          Well, this article would not be completed if the information shared only focus at the beautiful view of village and the village story without to include the information of Guidance and Traveling Direction. You may see the Guidance Journey to visit this wonderful village by click the link below :
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