SOUTH SUMATRA

South Sumatra province of Indonesia is one located in the southern part of Sumatra Island. The province had its capital at Palembang. Geographically the South Sumatera province borders the province of Jambi in the northern province of Kep. Bangka-Billiton in the eastern province of Lampung in the south and west of Bengkulu province. The province is rich in natural resources such as oil, natural gas and coal. Besides South Sumatra provincial capital, Palembang, has been famous since ancient as the center of the kingdom of Srivijaya. In addition, the province has many attractive tourist destinations to visit like the Musi River, the Ampera Bridge, Kemaro Island, Lake Ranau, Pagaralam City and others. Because since the first has been the center of trade, indirectly influence the culture of its people. Typical food of this province are as varied as pempek, model, tekwan, pindang catfish, pindang bone, sambal jokjok, berengkes and tempoyak.South Sumatera province since centuries ago also known as the Earth Sriwijaya; in the 7th century until the 12th century AD the region was the center of the kingdom of Srivijaya which is also famous for its maritime empire of the largest and strongest in the nation. Echo and its influence even to Madagascar in the African Continent. Since the 13th century until the 14th century, the region is under the control of Majapahit. Furthermore this region was once a no man's land of pirates and breeding Abroad mainly from China. At the beginning of the 15th century Palembang Sultanate's ruling stood until the advent of Western colonialism, followed by Japan.

When I was victorious, the kingdom of Palembang as Srivijaya also make the Imperial City. According to inscriptions found Kedukan Hill in 1926 said the settlement was called Srivijaya was established on June 17, 683 AD. This date then becomes the anniversary of the city of Palembang which is commemorated every year.One is has an exciting cultural diversity. Province of thousands in Palembang city is a lot of store treasures of art and culture. In addition to its tourism potential of the enchanting Lake Ranau call it beautiful, Pagaralam City, Musi River, which became landmarks Ampera bridge in Palembang and Kemaro Island. There is also a very popular specialties such as pempek Palembang, pindang bone, a delicious sauce jokjok, model, tekwan, pindang patin, berengkes and tempoyak. South Sumatera Province also has a culture that is characteristic of this province. Traditional House in South Sumatra Traditional home from South Sumatra has a pyramid-shaped roof, so the traditional home of South Sumatra in a house called Pyramid. With a typical floor of a terraced levels and for the people called by the name Bengkilas South Sumatra. Traditional Houses Limas are usually only used for family events such as celebration. Guests who come are usually accepted on the patio or second floor. Traditional Dance South Sumater There are several art of dance into the wealth of art and culture of South Sumatra, including the Dance Madik (Nindai, mejeng Besuko Dance, Dance Rodat Cempako and songket weaving dance. South Sumatera Regional songs In addition to the traditional house and dance as mentioned above, South Sumatra Province also has a few folk songs which are Cuk ilang Mak, deck Sangke, Gending Srivijaya, and Kabile-bile