This potential, by the Local Government Dairi viewed as one of the
regional asset for the future development of this district, especially
the development of religious tourism. Therefore, in early 2001, Dairi
Regent who was then occupied by Dr. Master P Tumanggor designing an area
in which there are few facilities able to accommodate all worship the
religions in the district. To realize the idea, then regent gather some
community leaders and religious leaders around the Dairi Regency to
dialogue in order to realize this plan. The meeting gained agreement on
the construction site of Iman Dairi Tourism Park which is in Hills
Sitinjo Dairi, District Sitinjo. The location is covered by forest and
pine trees, very nice to serve as the regional religious (faith) as well
as the tour.
By utilizing the land area of 13 hectares, the local government to
build several places of worship, such as church, mosque, temple, Temple,
as well as playground and support facilities for day trips.
Development projects are implemented within a period of 3 years
starting from 2001 until 2003 as an early stage of development.
Henceforth, in order to complete some supporting facilities, the local
government to do it in stages for the Garden Tours Iman Dairi truly be a
comfortable place to worship and travel.
In
addition to bring in tourists from the area in North Sumatra provinces
and regions outside of worship, in the future Dairi District
Government will be targeting this area of faith tourism for foreign
tourists.
Exotic, charming, and full religious nuance that’s an appropriate word
to reveal panoramic views contained in Taman Wisata Iman Dairi. The
design of spatial structure in the development of the Iman Dairi
Tourism Park, completely regulated. Hill which was originally covered by
forest, balanced with religious buildings and a few miniatures as much
charm. Each of these miniature, depicting some events and places that
are considered holy by several religions. At the entrance, visitors
were greeted by a statue of the Buddha and a temple that was used for
Buddhist worship places. Vihara temple name Saddhavadana be designed
following the design of such buildings contained Borobudur in Central
Java. Buddha statue was made by meditating while sitting cross-legged
position, with the position of the right palm facing forward like he was
doing salute, while the position of the left hand shore up his elbow
from below.
About 100 meters from the location of the Vihara Saddhavadana and
statues of Buddha,
there are ecumenical church and a few miniature cross to a place of
worship of Protestant Christians. The Church was built on the hills in
front of it (the Valley) posted a charming natural scenery. Just beside
the church, built several replicas of a large cross that is placed in a
row. Most of the replica cross, some of whom told the crucifixion of
travel (via dolorosa) against Jesus in order to liberate mankind from
sin as related Scriptures (Bible).
At the same location, built a statue of Abraham when he was handed
sacrifice to God. In addition to the statue of Abraham, there is also a
statue of Moses. The statue depicts the journey of the Prophet Moses is
getting ready to receive the ten commandments of God as told in the
Bible. The statue was purposely built not far from the relief of the
Cross, as part of efforts to introduce tourists to the religion of the
close of the journey of the bearer of these religious teachings.
Walking a few minutes from the location of the statue of Abraham and
Moses, there are cave symbolized the Virgin Mary as a holy woman for
Catholic Christianity. Inside the cave there is statue of the Virgin
Mary is flawless in a standing position using a white robe clothing
combined with light blue. Cave with a small size is built right on the
slopes of the hills with manghadap door to the valley. While the
composition of the stone and cement buildings that shaped exactly like a
cave that is in the wild.
After passing through the Cave of the Virgin Mary, the
tourists will be served a house of worship (Temple) Hindu. The temple
was built following the design of these ancient buildings like temples
located in Bali, especially building the tower.
While on the inside of the park, there is a miniature of the Kaaba as
found in the Grand Mosque, Mecca. All around the Kaaba miniature
buildings decorated with colorful flowers. Development Kaaba miniature
this as an attempt to bring a sacred symbol for Muslims in the park.
With the presence of this miniature, it is expected the visitors mainly
Muslims to recognize their religious symbols while traveling. Not far
from the Thumbnail Kaaba, stands a mosque that is destined for Muslims
in performing worship.
Iman Recreation Park this Dairi, not only fulfilled the buildings for
religious worship. Garden of faith tourism is also decorated with some
beautiful natural scenery and rows of pine forest that was so shady.
River flowing from the hills,
add to the attraction of this park. The composition of buildings of worship combined with stunning
natural beauty, making Iman Dairi Park as one of the favorite tourist sites in Dairi district.
Iman Dairi Tourism Park is located in Bukit Sitinjo Dairi, District
Sitinjo, Dairi, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. To get to the Park
area travel Iman Dairi Wisatan can be reached by using public
transportation (buses), private cars, or car rental. If using public
transport (bus), the trip started from Medan’s Polonia Airport to the
city Sidikalang (Capital City Dairi), a distance of 152 km with about
three hours travel time. From City Sidikalang, proceed to the location
which is about 10 km with a travel time about 15 minutes.
Inside the park there is a building used to post security. This entry
is used by officers to oversee the park and to control the security of
the visitors. At some point in the garden, built several small cottages
that can be used by tourists for a place to rest and shelter from the
hot weather and rain.
The park is equipped with a dormitory
accommodations, mes, and
lodging.
To support some religious activities that need a place with a large
capacity, such as marriage, the Mass together, and the party at this
park built an auditorium which has a large hall which can be used for
such activities.
To accommodate the needs of consumption of the tourists, the park was
built at a restaurant and mini market. The restaurant offers several
menus for consumption and some snacks and instant noodle.
