PKA Cultural Parade 7

BANDA ACEH - The presence of a white elephant in the 7th Aceh Cultural Week (PKA) parade attracted the attention of the residents. This animal from Linge Kingdom has a bigger posture than the other three elephants.

The parade in order to enliven PKA was released from Blang Padang Field, Banda Aceh, Monday (08/06/2018). The parade participants came from 23 districts / cities in Aceh. They walked around a number of protocol roads in Banda Aceh.

The route taken is from Blang Padang Field to Simpang Jam, across the Aceh Governor's Meuligoe, to the Honorary Stage on the north side of Baiturrahman Grand Mosque. After touring, the parade participants then return to Blang Padang Field.

Acting Governor of Aceh Nova Iriansyah led the way in the cultural parade by riding an elephant that had been prepared. Above the body of the animal nicknamed "Po Meurah", placed a seat. Besides Nova, the elephant was also ridden by the Aceh Regional Police Chief and Iskandar Muda Military Commander.

In the parade, the presence of these elephants was able to attract the attention of residents. Especially with the presence of a white elephant carrying a contingent from the Land of Gayo. Each elephant used for the parade is accompanied by a mahout.

The PKA 7 parade which was released by the Mayor of Banda Aceh Aminullah Usman was attended by all districts / cities in Aceh. Each region displays cultural characteristics and excellence through the clothes used. Among them such as traditional clothes, creations dresses, putroe bungong, cultural attractions and local wisdom are displayed in the parade.