Welcome To Aceh

Centuries ago Aceh was a prominent port of call for Chinese, Indian, European and Arab traders. In fact, its capital city, Banda Aceh, derives its name from the Persian word ‘Bandar’ which means ‘port’ or ‘haven’. This vibrant “Free Trade Zone of yore”, is credited with ushering in and spreading Islam in South East Asia. It is therefore also called “The Port to Mecca”.

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Si Kepar

A long time ago in Tanah Alas, Aceh, lived a widow with her son named Kepar. They lived alone in a hut. Kepar was a kind kid. He always helped his mother. Kepar’s parents divorced when he was a baby. Kepar’s father left and stayed in other place. He never visited Kepar.

That made Kepar did not know his father. Kepar’s friends always made fun of him. They said that Kepar was not a normal kid because he did not have a father. They said that Kepar’s father hated Kepar so much and that was why he left Kepar.

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Mentiko Betuah

A long time ago, there was a kingdom in Semeulue, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. The king and the queen had a son, the prince. They loved the prince very much. They always gave him anything he wanted and that made him grew as a spoiled young man.

The king realized his mistake. He wanted to give the prince a lesson. He asked the prince to leave the palace and became a merchant.

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The Parakeet King

In the jungle of Aceh, parakeet birds live peacefully with their wise king. However, now their peaceful life is disturbed. A hunter goes into their jungle and plans to catch them.

It’s a beautiful morning. The parakeets and their king perch on a branch of tree. They do not know that the hunter is hiding. The hunter wants to catch the parakeets with his net.

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The Legend of Laut Tawar Lake

A long time ago, there was a kingdom in Takengon, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. The king and the queen had a beautiful princess. Her name was Princess Pukes. She was single. The king and the queen wanted her to get married soon.

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Legend Of Putri Pukes

Once in the past in the village Nosar, Central Aceh, there lived a couple who had a daughter named Princess Pukes. Because the girl was old enough, a couple were very much hope that he soon be married. Day and night they pray that their wishes be accomplished.God heard their prayers. Not long after, came a family from the village of Samar Kilang Putri Pukes apply. How happy the parents Putri Pukes. After the talks, the two families agreed to marry off their children a week later. Continue reading

Boh Rom-Rom

It is small and round, and it covered by grated coconut and it contains of sugar. That was an flash how one of cake looks is.

Well, for several Aceh people – it is well known as ‘boh rom-rom’ and others called it ‘boh meucroet’ as well.

This cake is somewhat funny and cute because it has a unique name like that had mentioned above. Some called it ‘boh duek beudeh’ as well. How different, isn’t?

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Keumamah

Talk About Culinary Aceh, IMMEDIATELY Which comes to mind is our flavor of spicy and fatty (bersantan). Therefore, keumamah is quite appropriate mirror to display culinary Aceh. Therefore, keumamah mirror is quite appropriate to display the Culinary Aceh. The difference is, the fat in coconut milk keumamah not derived from, but from coconut oil used for cooking. The difference is, the fat in coconut milk keumamah not derived from, but from coconut oil Used for cooking.

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Rujak Aceh – Aceh Fruit Salad

Rujak Aceh (aceh fruit salad) is a typical recipe Indonesia The salad Aceh is a snack for lovers of fruits distinctive flavor that is sure to inspire your taste and add a distinctive flavor salad Aceh. The salad Aceh is a mixture of various fresh fruits are chopped and mixed with spices typical of Aceh. There are several variations of salad Aceh where there is a pear-shaped with large pieces, bits and pieces are Continue reading