Saturday, September 20, 2008

Tabuik Pariaman Carnival


Pariaman is central city of Padang Pariaman district where located about 30 kms from Padang. When you visit Pariaman, you would never forget about “sala lauak” – a kind of well know food that consist of fish.
As you may know that Minangkabau community has strong believe on Islam religion. We shall find out one of religious ceremony In Pariaman which is famous as Tabuik Piaman.
This carnival is strong related with the story of Poppet Mohammad grand sun antagonism. Tabuik carnival is carried out around Gondariah beach where is located in the center of the Pariaman city. We shall be able to see how the Tabuik would be throw out to the sea.
Tabuik Carnival is performed once a year during 1 – 10 Moharram or about 1 – 13 February.

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