Nagari Sumpu Community Involves Tourism Village Management

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Nagari Sumpu Community Involves Tourism Village Management

Minang Village, Sumpu. (Antara)

Batusangkar, (Antaranews Sumbar) - The community of Nagari Sumpu, South Batipuh Sub-district, Tanah Datar District, West Sumatra are involved in the management of Minang tourism village that has been started since 2013.

Chairman of Minang Village Community, Kamrita in Sumpu, Thursday, said that in addition to Minang Village community, some elements of society are also involved, such as Bundo Kanduang, PKK and youth elements.

"The beginning of the initiation of Minang Village aims to preserve the culture and the existence of a gadang house (Minangkabau traditional house) in Nagari Sumpu," he said.

He mentioned the involvement of community is in some respects, such as for guests who come in large quantities then direct consumption affairs handled by the community.

"Besides, there are currently three gadang houses for lodging and there are still three more homes that are being prepared for be used," he pointed out.

For entertainment in the form of art, it also works together with art galleries in the area, where the players are children in Nagari Sumpu.

"The youth are also actively involved in this matter, ranging from security affairs, guides, to manage the field of educational tourism," he added. (cha)