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3.1.2 The General description About Taman Wisata Iman
Taman Wisata Iman that was built in 2001 , located on the hillsof Sitinjo, 10 km from the City Sidikalang. Exotic, beautiful, and full religious nuance, thats the
appropriate word to reveal panoramic views contained in Taman Wisata Iman Dairi. The design of spatial structure in the development of Taman Wisata Iman
Dairi, regulated completely.The Hill which was originally covered by the forest, balanced with religious buildings and several attractions such as miniature as in
the following figure. Each of these miniature, describing 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 named 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 right palm
facing forward like he was doing salute, while the position of the left hand shore up his elbow from below
About one hundred meters from the location of Buddhist temples and statues Saddhavadana, The Ecumenical Church and several 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. Several the replicas of the cross, some of which tells the journey of Jesus crucifixion in order to
liberate mankind from sin as the Bible tells the Christian Religion. .
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At the same location, a statue of Abraham built when he was handed sacrifice to God. Biside of the statue of Abraham, there is also a statue of Moses.
The statue described the journey of the Prophet Moses ready to receive the ten commandments, as naratived in the Bible. The statue was built not far from the
relief of the Cross, as an effort to introduce to tourists on the journey of carriers of these religious teachings
Walking about two hundred meters from the location of the statue of Abraham and Moses, there is the Cave of the Virgin Mary that is symbolized as
sacred to Christian Catholic woman. 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.The Cave with a small size is exactly on the slopes of the hills with the door face 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 the building resembles an ancient temple located in Bali, especially the building tower. While 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. This Development Kaaba miniature , as an
attempt to present a sacred symbol for Muslims in the park. The presence of this miniature, it is expected the visitors mainly Muslims to recognize religious
symbols while traveling. Not far from the Thumbnail Kaaba, there is a mosque stands that is destined for Muslims in performing worship.
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This Taman Wisata Iman Dairi, not only fulfilled the buildings for religious worship. Taman Wisata Iman is also decorated with some beautiful
natural scenery and rows of pine the forest that was so shady.The River that is flowing from the hills, increasing of the attraction of this park. The composition
of buildings of worship combined with stunning natural beauty, making Taman Wisata Iman as one of the favorite tourist sites in Dairi district.
3.1.3
The Objective of establishing The Taman Wisata Iman
Each of resorts maybe have the history or purpose of each. But there were also attractions that have been provided by nature then humans make it be tour
guide. In contrast to the spiritual tour of this one, Taman Wisata Iman. As we know that Indonesia has five kinds of religious beliefs, namely Christianity,
Catholicism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, all religions are embraced by the people of Indonesia. we find a tourist rarely who can bring together all the people
who embrace different religions. That is why Dairi regency government has a strong reasons to built a religious
tourist attractions that given the name Taman Wisata Iman which has the following objectives:
a. Taman Wisata Iman was built to make the quality of faith every visitor increases.
b. Taman Wisata Iman was built to create harmony between religious c.Taman Wisatta Iman was built so that visitors can admire the natural beauty of
the Almighty Gods creation.
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3.1.4 Privileges of Taman Wisata Iman