Who doesn't know the application that hits nowadays? Yaps, exactly! TikTok! The application, which was blocked by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology in 2018, has finally been reopened and has actually been increasingly booming since the existence of Covid-19. TikTok itself is an application to make short videos that provide unique and dancing effects and a lot of songs in it that users can use easily with great results. Therefore, this application has its own appeal from all ages to express their hobbies and work through this application. But who would have thought that along with its development, the sophistication of this application not only had a positive impact such as sharpening children's creativity in making short videos, but this application also had a negative impact on its users, especially for children who were underage. At this time, we can see that there are still a lot of videos uploaded by teenagers or children that contain content that is unnatural and not according to their age. What are the dangers of the TikTok application?  The following are the negative impacts of the TikTok application on children.

Every city or region in Indonesia has its own uniqueness. This uniqueness can be created from its culture and geographic location.  Likewise with Jambi province, the city which is located in the middle of the island of Sumatra also has its own uniqueness. This region with its motto "Spucuk Jambi, Sembilan Lurah " has 9 Regencies and 2 Cities. And almost all districts and cities have tourism potential with their respective privileges. Jambi province tourism offers a wide range of recreational options. Starting from natural tourism, history, to artificial recreation that you should not miss it. Therefore, for those of you who like to traveling and have never been to Jambi province, it seems that this information is perfect for your reference because this time I will discuss the features that Jambi province has that you should try and visit. So, without any further ado let’s scroll down!

1.      Tugu Keris Siginjai (The Iconic Monument in Jambi)

The Keris Siginjai Monument is the newest monument to become iconic in Jambi.  Even the monument has become an icon in Jambi in terms of tourism and culture. This monument has a very valuable history for Jambi. The factor that causes this monument to be very special is because of a history that makes the Keris Siginjai a very important object. Not only for Jambi, but it is also a matter of pride for Indonesia. Besides that, the atmosphere in this place is fairly cool at night, this monument is also a comfortable place for people to hang out with family or friends.  There are also many traders along the park selling food and drinks with affordable prices. Not surprisingly, this area has now become a free tourist destination favored by the public.

2.      Jembatan Gentala Arasy (Pedestrian Bridge and Gentala Arasy Tower)

Not only the Keris Siginjai Monument, Jambi also has a tourist icon that is no less interesting which is a must for people to visit. Gentala Arasy Bridge is one of the most popular tourist objects in the city of Jambi.  Reported by Abadihoteljambi.com, this bridge has a length of about 503 meters and at the end of the bridge there is a tower which has a height of about 80 meters which has an Islamic style architecture. The bridge that was built over the Batang Hari river has such a magnificent and beautiful view.

3.      Geopark Merangin (Natural Wealth in Jambi Province)

Geopark Merangin is a natural heritage site from ancient relics located in Merangin, Jambi. Reporting from Disparpora.Meranginkab.go.id, Geopark Merangin contains fossils of leaves, wood, roots, animals, and shells. The fossils are estimated to be around 300-500 million years old which are located along the Batang Merangin and Mengkarang rivers. The fossils in this Geopark are dominated by shell fossils, ancient pearl fossils, and wood fossils that can be found in rocks along the Batang Merangin River, and many are still buried in the ground. Not only its beautiful natural charm, this historical heritage in the form of fossils that we can rarely find in other areas has become an iconic heritage in Merangin.  In addition, when we visit this place we can not only see the fossils, we can also see along the 3 hour journey through the rafting that is never boring.  We can also enjoy views of rivers, forests, and even some exotic waterfalls.  The excitement of traveling by rafting requires guts, extra energy that cannot be obtained other than in this place.  There are so many great spots to take photos that can produce stunning photos with a natural depiction of nature.

4.      Rawa Bento

Rawa Bento is a swamp located in Kerinci, Jambi.  This swamp is one of the new tourist attractions in Kerinci, which is quite popular with its views of Mount Kerinci, as well as birdwatching activities by boat. Various beautiful views can be enjoyed from Rawa Bento. Mount Kerinci which stands majestically, as well as green expanses of grasslands and trees create a beautiful nuance. The cool and fresh air also adds to the beauty of this swamp.  In this place there are also traditional boats that can be rented at affordable prices. Here you can also rent camping equipment which is quite complete that has been provided by the local community, or you can also stay at homestays around the area.

5.      Enjoy the delicacy of Jambi's special food, Tempoyak.

Apart from visiting the tourist attractions, it will feel incomplete if you don't try Tempoyak, which is a famous Jambi food.  Tempoyak is a typical Jambi food made from fermented durian.  After being fermented, the durian will give off a strong aroma with a distinctive taste.  Tempoyak is a spice commonly served as a side dish and eaten with rice.  Jambi people also often use tempoyak as a mixture in making chili sauce. Tempoyak has a distinctive sour taste with a soft texture of fruit flesh.

Its strategic location among other cities in the surrounding province makes the role of this province quite important, especially with its abundant natural resources.  Apart from all that, Jambi province offers quite a variety of tourist destinations, such as historical tours, waterfalls, lakes, islands, mountains, and artificial tours that certainly spoil the eyes with their beauty.  Let's visit Jambi province and get ready to be amazed by its natural beauty!

References:

Abadi Hotel. Wisata Jambi Terbaru. www.abadihoteljambi.com. Retrieved March 18, 2021 from https://abadihoteljambi.com/10-tempat-wisata-di-jambi-yang-bakal-menyegarkan-pikiranmu/

Merangin The Hidden Paradise. Geopark Merangin, Kekayaan Alam di Provinsi Jambi. www.disparpora.meranginkab.go.id. Retrieved March 18, 2021 from https://disparpora.meranginkab.go.id/geopark-merangin-kekayaan-alam-di-provinsi-jambi/

Utomo, Bagus Setyo. Rawa Bento, Sebuah Rawa dengan Keanekaragaman Burung di Kaki Gunung Kerinci. www.tempatwisata,pro. Retrieved March 18, 2021 from https://www.tempatwisata.pro/wisata/Rawa-Bento

By: Siti Maharani Salsabilla

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        “Dear God, if he isn’t my son, please let him have a save journey. But if he is not, I cursed him to become a stone!” she prayed to the God. In the quite sea, suddenly the wind blew so hard and a thunderstorm came.

Who has ever heard or read the sentence above, let's raise your hand!  Yaps, the sentence is very familiar to us because the sentence fragment comes from a legendary story of Indonesian society which is well known and very attached to this day, namely Malin Kundang.

Air Manis Beach or in Minang language called “Aia Manih” beach is a tourist area located in Padang or to be precise in kecamatan Padang selatan, Kota Padang. This beach is one of the popular tourist destinations which is always crowded with people, especially during the holiday season or Eid.  Besides having an exotic panorama, this beach is also known as the Malin Kundang Stone beach. The combination of nature and the legendary stories of the Padang people is a special attraction for this beach. Many tourists are curious about the original Malin Kundang stone, naturally this area is made as a tourist icon for the city of Padang.

I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to visit this beach. A little story, at first I didn't expect that I could finally arrive at this beach because at first my goal to Padang city was to accompany my cousin to take the entrance test to a university in Padang. On July 18, 2019, my family and I went to Padang. We were in Padang for five days and stayed at two different hotels in Padang.

After arriving  in Padang, we decided to stay at a hotel in the center of Padang, namely the Ion Hotel. The reason we chose this hotel is because the location of this hotel is not that far from my cousin's test location. On this first day in Padang, I did not immediately visit Air Manis Beach, but I visited my grandmother's house in Lubuk Basung. My mother and I and some of my family also went to Lubuk Basung, but my cousin was taking the test and his parents were still in Padang to accompany my cousin.

After two days in Padang and my cousin had also finished taking the test, unexpectedly my auntie suddenly suggested that we visit Air Manis beach, she said it would be a pity if we were already in Padang but did not visit the beach  with this very famous legend. Finally, on that day we checked out of the hotel and looked for another hotel that was closer to Air Manis beach. 

                

The next day, we immediately went to Air Manis beach. Along the road to get there, I still feel comfortable because I can see the beautiful city of Padang. When I arrived there, I was greeted by the touch of the soft beach breeze and the sound of the waves from a distance. I was amazed at the scenery I saw, the beach with a wide coastline, sloping contours, and white brown sand. This beach is also known for its small waves and has a beautiful panorama on the north side.

Malin Kundang Stone

At the north end of this beach we can see the mounds of Mount Padang from a distance. In addition, there are two small islands, namely small banana islands (Pisang ketek) and large banana (pisang gadang) which are not far from the beach. On the south side of this beach we can see a rock that resembles a person prostrating. This stone is believed by the community as Malin Kundang who was cursed by his mother to become a stone. On the sides of the beach we can also find people selling food and even clothes. On this beach there is also a vehicle that is quite unique, namely 'ojek pantai' to take visitors along the beach. On this beach, ATV motorbikes and boats are also provided for visitors who want to cross to the island on the beach.

Me with my cousins

However, it is very unfortunate that I can’t visit the island on the beach because I don't have much time. At least, I still had time to try to ride an ATV to get around on the beach.  I’m very happy and proud to be able to ride this ATV.  Because this is my first experience and at first I wasn't sure if I could ride this ATV, as a result I could and I felt WOW!

The charm of this beach can’t be doubted by its beauty. The beautiful panorama and the inherent legend make this beach very worth visiting. This is the first impression I felt after arriving at this beach. I hope that later I can visit this beach again.  Eh!  Not only me, I hope me, you, us can visit this beach. ASAP😁