Homecoming Flow at BIM is Still High

Padangpariaman, (Antaranews Sumbar) - Entering the second day of Eid al-Fitr 1439 Hijriah, the flow of travelers coming home at Minangkabau International Airport (BIM) in Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra is still high for domestic arrivals.

"On D+1 or June 16, 2018, the number of homecoming arrivals reached 6,345 people, up 12 percent compared to the same period last year," Public Relations of PT Angkasa Pura II BIM Fendrik stated in here on Sunday.

According to him, 6,345 travelers who arrived at D+1 were transported by 40 flights.

Earlier on the first day of Eid, the number of homecomers who arrived also still high which reached 7,337 travelers.

In contrast, the departure of travelers at BIM on D+1 reached 4,874 people.

He conveyed the movement of passengers in BIM on Eid this year is estimated to increase about 12 to 20 percent while the movement of aircraft about five to 10 percent.

Based on last year's experience and statistics, the reverse flow is expected to occur on June 19-20 and June 23-24, 2018, he said.

Welcoming back and forth from D-3 or June 13, 2018 to D+3 or June 29, 2017, PT Angkasa Pura II prepares musical entertainment of talempong in the area of arrival of passengers

According to him, the provision of musical instrument entertainment talempong is one form of service to travelers who in general are the Minang migrants who want to return home.

According to him, the provision of musical instrument entertainment of talempong work together with Department of Tourism as a form of service to travelers who in general are the Minang migrants who want to return home.

So once the travelers landed, the nuance of Ranah Minang already felt.

He said talempong players performed traditional songs of Minangkabau to remind the memories of homecomers going home.

Talempong is a traditional musical instrument of Minangkabau that resembles a bonang in a gamelan device.

Talempong made of brass, but some are made of wood and stone. Currently talempong brass type is more widely used.

The shaped of talempong circle has a diameter of 15 to 17.5 centimeters at the bottom of the hollow while at the top there is a roundabout protruding five centimeters in diameter as a place to be hit.

Talempong has a different tone that sounds produced from a pair of wood that hit the surface.

This instrument is usually used to accompany dance performances or greetings such as Pasambahan Dance and Gelombang Dance.

Besides, talempong is also used to welcome special guests. (cha)