Padang, (Antaranews Sumbar) - The Government of South Selatan District, West Sumatra, launched a tourism logo under the name of "Solok Selatan Heart Of Minangkabau" as the official slogan that was carried to market the area.
"Heart of Minangkabau means the heart of Ranah Minang. This is the first area to launch the logo as a proof of managing tourism seriousness," Vice Governor of West Sumatra Nasrul Abit in Padang, Thursday after launching the tourism logo at Grand Inna Hotel Padang.
He welcomed the initiative undertaken by government of South Solok because the tourism sector is one area that can contribute to improve the welfare of community directly.
Meanwhile, South Solok Regent Muzni Zakaria explained the logo is a picture of the roof Minangkabau traditional house (Rumah Gadang) and 'bundo kanduang' who is dancing with traditional clothes.
"We chose the logo because of South Solok's tourism sales is Thousand of Gadang Houses Area (Kawasan Seribu Rumah Gadang) which located in Muara Labuh," he said.
He conveyed the Thousand of Gadang Houses has received attention from the government, especially President Jokowi by blocking funds for revitalization which reached Rp110 billion.
"So there will be 40 from 138 of Minangkabau traditional houses which will be improved in Nagari Koto Baru," he noted.
He pointed out that the renovation includes buildings, public facilities, afforestation and supporting facilities.
"Thus Thousand of Gadang Houses Area will be one of the new tourist destinations in West Sumatra," he remarked. (cha)
S Solok Officially Launched Tourism Logo
Illustration of launching. (Antara Sumbar/Ikhwan Wahyudi/)
