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'''Takengon''' is a town in [[Aceh]], a province of [[Indonesia]] and is the seat (capital) of the [[Central Aceh Regency]]. The town is in the highlands of western Sumatra and situated on the shores of Lake Lut Tawar. The region around Takengon is well-known for its coffee. |
'''Takengon''' is a town in [[Aceh]], a province of [[Indonesia]] and is the seat (capital) of the [[Central Aceh Regency]]. The town is in the highlands of western Sumatra and situated on the shores of Lake Lut Tawar. The region around Takengon is well-known for its coffee. the indigenous people in Takengon is Gayonese people, or their usually called "urang Gayo". The most of popular dance in this region is Didong. Formerly didong used as tools by Islamic preacher to spreading islamic teaching. In recent time, Didong usually exhibit in important and special events, such as wedding party or welcoming ceremony in formal agenda. |
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Takengon is a town in Aceh, a province of Indonesia and is the seat (capital) of the Central Aceh Regency. The town is in the highlands of western Sumatra and situated on the shores of Lake Lut Tawar. The region around Takengon is well-known for its coffee. the indigenous people in Takengon is Gayonese people, or their usually called "urang Gayo". The most of popular dance in this region is Didong. Formerly didong used as tools by Islamic preacher to spreading islamic teaching. In recent time, Didong usually exhibit in important and special events, such as wedding party or welcoming ceremony in formal agenda.
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