Gorontalo

• Gorontalo:
• ± 79.59 km2
• Gorontalo:
• ± 12.435 km2
• Borders:
• North: Sulawesi Sea
• East : North Sulawesi
• South: Maluku Sea
• West: Central Sulawesi
• Gorontalo:
• ± 12.435 km2
• Borders:
• North: ?
• East : ?
• South: ?
• West: ?
 Topography of Gorontalo
Gorontalo has a varied topography, ranging from coastal flatlands to undulating hills to inland peaks
that rise above 6,500 feet (2,000 metres) in elevation.
 Geographical Facts of Gorontalo

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Cave
Mountain
Goa Jinn
Gunung Dumbo
 Geographical Facts of Gorontalo

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Marine/ Beach
River
Olele Beach
Longalo River
Famous Place
Saronde Island
Pulau Saronde is a small island with a circumference of
approximately 1km. Despite its small size, the island
boasts beautiful white sand surrounding it and stunning
coral rocks that add to the charm of the island.
Different views will be found from north to south area of
this island. Soft white sand, clear seawater and coral
rocks will delight your eyes.
 Biodiversity of Gorontalo

Macaranga
Meranti

Mountain Anoa
(Dwarf Buffalo) Rusa pig
Gorontalo
Tribe
History about the Gorontalo Tribe
Gorontalo or Hulondalo people are the native
people of the northern part of Sulawesi. They are
the most populous ethnicity in the Minahasa
Peninsula. The Gorontalo people are
predominantly Muslim.Their native language is the
Gorontalo language. The Gorontalo people have
traditionally been concentrated in the provinces of
Gorontalo, North Sulawesi, and the northern part of
Central Sulawesi.
Traditional House
Rumah Ma’lihe
Ma’lihe
Ma'lihe traditional house is a dwelling place for ordinary
people.

Overall, this traditional house is a type of traditional house

commonly used by the general public in the Gorontalo
region.
Ma’lihe Structure and Uniqueness
• The name Ma'lihe comes from the Gorontalo language
which means "Mahligai", something related to the
household.
• First built, it was only allowed to have three rooms.
Nowadays can occupied by one or more families.
• Has a rectangular shape that represents the elements
of life ; water, fire, earth, and air
• The bedrooms for men and women are separated.
Boy’s (unmarried) , located at the front of the house.
Girl’s, located at the back.
• Kitchen in separate building with connector
• Guests
Male guests are not allowed to let in. Usually, guests will
be welcomed on the porch or front terrace.
female guests, they are required to be welcomed inside
the house.
Bantayo Poboide
Bantayo Poboide
This traditional house consists of two words that have their
own meanings.
In the local language, Bantayo can be interpreted as a
hall or meeting place, while Poboide can be interpreted
as speaking or exchanging ideas.

So, the function of this traditional house is as a meeting

place or a place for holding a discussion.

There are two types of Bantayo Poboide traditional houses

that are still in use.
1. The first is Bantayo Poboide lo Lipu,
Lo Lipu is equivalent to a district
2. The second is Bantayo Poboide la Liluna.
Liluna is equivalent to a sub-district.
 Structure of Bantayo Poboide
1. Kolong Panggung (Raised Floor)
In the past, the lower part of the traditional house was used as an area for weaving fabrics.
Unfortunately, this activity has become increasingly rare.

2. Lorong Utama (main Hallway)

This traditional house has a main hallway that provides access to the main rooms inside. This
hallway is usually long and located in the middle of the building. Therefore, this hallway is the main
entrance to all rooms or Bantayo in the traditional house.

3. Serambi (Veranda)
Veranda Slightly different from other traditional houses, the Bantayo Poboide traditional house has a
veranda on each side. In total, there are four verandas that can be found in this traditional house.
One veranda is located at the front, two verandas are located on the sides, and one veranda is
located at the back. The main function of the verandas is to provide better air circulation inside the
Bantayo.

4. Bantayo
This the room for holding meetings. There are several rooms that are commonly used. Usually, the
Structure of Bantayo Poboide
Traditional Clothes
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Section
Traditional clothes for
Gorontolo women
In the marriage ceremony , Gorontalo tribes
have traditional clothes called marriage
uapacara urasipungu comprising ; bride
kebaya made ​of sateen and ornate silver
plated . The bride also wore sarongs made ​
of satin . In addition the following
complementary dalah Paluala which serves
as the bride's headdress made ​of satin fabric
with a decorative biliu edit or silver . Other
ornaments are kecubu , velvet cloth with
silver decoration hanging on the neck of the
bride.
 02
Section
Traditional clothes for
Gorontolo men
the groom wore a sort of parenthesis shirt of the
same material with a bride called kimunu . The
bride and groom also wear sarongs made ​of satin .
Besides the next complementary dalah Paluala that
serves as the bride headdress made ​of satin fabric
with a decorative biliu edit or silver .
 More traditional clothes
One of the unique custom custom
clothing custom clothing Gorontalo is .
In a typical wedding dress Gorontalo
area called Biliu ( princess wedding
dress ) and Mukuta ( son wedding dress
) . Gorontalo generally mempunyaitiga
custom clothing color and have a sense
of the color purple , golden yellow ,
and green colors . Besides the
traditional wedding ceremony
Gorontalo , people only use four
primary colors , namely red , green ,
golden yellow , and purple .
Gorontalo public ceremonial dress serves to check the status of
someone in traditional ceremonies . The indigenous
stakeholders bate - bate or wearing clothing with patterns and
motifs are colored ; shaped brackets shirt , calf-length shorts
leg ( batik ) commonly called talola calculi . While white robes
or sandaria worn by religious leaders . And a black coat , black
pants outfit is the security officials . But the heads of the village
wearing a batik shirt dress shape brackets , white pants and
wear gloves payungu aka fish head , indicating that they are
ready to run the command ( Mahiya on waumatihimanga
motubuhe tahilio lo ito Eya).
The red color in Gorontalo significant indigenous
courage and responsibility , green means
fertility , prosperity , peace , and harmony ,
meaning golden yellow color glory , loyalty ,
greatness , and honesty , while purple means
keanggunanan and authority .If people want to
wear clothing that Gorontalo dark , so people
prefer to wear black melambangkanketeguhan
and piety towards God Almighty and the color
white symbolizes purity or grief .
Therefore, the people of Gorontalo prefer
wearing white when it went into mourning
or grief or to a place of worship . In
general, do not like the color brown
because brown dress that symbolizes the
land .The color blue is often worn at the
time of the 40th anniversary day of
mourning , while the dark blue worn on the
100th anniversary of the day duka.Dari
view the color , then the decoration for the
wedding ceremony Gorontalo only use
four primary colors as well , namely red,
green , yellow gold , and purple
At the wedding ceremony , the bride wore
traditional clothes called Wolimomo and
Payungga and groom dressing rooms called
Huwali Lo Humbiya . Paluwala means polunete
unggala to delemo pohala , namely a family on
family ties : lou Duluwo limo lo pohala
Gorontalo , Limboto , Suwawa , Bolango , and
Atinggola . While Biliu derived from the word
meaning Biluwato raised , which lifted the girl
by showing ayuwa ( attitude ) and Popoli
( behavior ) , including the nature and
pembawaanya in a family environment .
The clothes worn at the time of the bride sitting in
the aisle biting called pua ade or wedding spot .
Then the bride wore Madipungu and Payunga
Tilambio , the bride's dress without Bayalo Boa Ute
or headdress , bun with enough wear and men's
wear ornate sunthi Payunga Tilambi
Tari Balia
Background information:
Balia dance is a type of dance related to animistic
beliefs, namely the worship of sacred objects,
especially those related to traditional medicine for
someone who is affected by the influence of evil
spirits. The meaning of Balia is to challenge him
(Bali = challenge, ia/iya = he), which means to fight
the devil who has brought disease in the human
body. Balia are seen as health warriors who are
able to eradicate or cure diseases, both serious
and minor diseases through certain ceremonies.
The entry or absence of these creatures is
determined by the rhythm of the gimba (drum),
lalove (flute) that accompanies this ceremony.
The story and meaning behind
this dance:
In Central Sulawesi, there is a ritual dance from the
Kaili tribe which is believed to be able to heal the
sick. Of course, in the movement of the dance,
there is a spell that is chanted. The name is
Balinese dance.

Balinese dance is classified as a type of dance

related to animist beliefs. The reason is, this dance
is addressed to worship sacred objects, especially
those related to traditional medicine.
Illness that is believed to be cured by the Balia
dance is a disease caused by and or influenced by
evil spirits. This dance is also somewhat different
from the others, namely one procession of stepping
on coals of fire.

This sign may be harmonized with the name Balia,

which means challenge him (Bali: challenge, ia:
dia). In various literatures, fire is symbolized as a
bad element or anger.
Therefore, challenge him which is interpreted
freely, can be interpreted as fighting the devil
who has brought disease. Because of this
ability, the local community considers Balia to
be a health soldier.
 There are three types of Balia
dances
Balia Bone Balia Jinja Balia Layargi
Balia Bone
Balia Bone is the lowest level in the series of
ceremonies.

Balia Bone is intended for the lower class with mild

diseases. While the implementation does not take
long, and is usually only led by a sando.
Balia Jinja

The second is Balia Jinja. This dance is performed

in a circular motion involving many people from
sando, bale, the sick, and is followed by visitors
who attend.

Doing this type of dance means that you have to be

ready to sing dondulu together. On average, those
who participate in this dance will experience a
trance.
Bali Layargi

The third is Balia Layargi. Balia is the highest level

category with its sacredness. This dance combines
all the movements of Balia Bone and Balia Jinja.

This third ceremony must meet the requirements of

special stages, and the implementation time can be
up to 3-4 days. Usually, Balia Layargi is intended
for the nobility by choosing a certain location.
In all dances, if you want to test whether the object you want to heal is
possessed by a jinn or not, it can be determined by the rhythm of the
gimba (drum), lalove (flute) that accompanies the ceremony.
Tapi/ Nyiru
If translated into Indonesian it means Nyiru. This tool is also made of woven bamboo
and is useful for winnowing / filtering so that it can be cooked. Kidhe is also often found
in other areas such as the islands of Java, Sumatra, Bali and others. However, of
course all have slightly different shapes and qualities depending on the manufacture. In
the last few decades, these tools have evolved and are made with plastic.
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