West Sumatra. A 71-year-old Norwegian man was found dead in the Nagari Pangkalan River on Friday after reportedly falling off a bridge while cycling Residents of Nagari Pangkalan in Limapuluh Kota regency discovered the body of Kieland Gabriel Wilhelm floating in the river leading authorities to suspect he fell from a 2.5-meter-high bridge while cycling a rescuer with the Padang Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) said local residents spotted the body while heading to their fields early in the morning and immediately alerted authorities An initial examination by medical personnel from a nearby community health center revealed a torn wound on the victim's ear along with abrasions and bruises on his left shoulder The body was transported to Bhayangkara Hospital for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death Local police have contacted the Norwegian Consulate to coordinate the repatriation of Wilhelm's remains The Bakaua Adat tradition has officially become one of Indonesia's Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTB) since October 2022 The Bakaua Adat tradition has officially become one of Indonesia’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTB) since October 2022 this tradition has been held annually since the 17th century rituals and religion permeates the performance of traditional Bakaua Adat The author examines how Bakaua Adat transforms into cultural tourism without removing the harmonization of customs Narrating the value of Minangkabau culture this paper explores how this tradition contains the values of democracy These values persist and can be learned by local and international tourists in Sijunjung Bakaua Adat tradition became one of the important instruments in submitting the GeoPark realm Minang Silokek to UNESCO Global Geopark (UGG) Dai International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme reported that one of the criteria to be UGG is the relationship with the authenticity of culture and ecology the Bakaua Adat tradition contributes as a reinforcing instrument This tradition proves that GeoPark Ranah Minang Silokek’s geological heritage is connected to the local community’s cultural heritage This will connect with the purpose of education Talking about traditions running for hundreds of years ago is not easy the BARAKARSA Foundation and volunteers conducted in-depth interviews with several important figures from Indigenous leaders to local governments from the Sijunjung Regency Education Division and the Sijunjung Regency Youth and Sports Tourism Division             According to’ Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTB) Sijunjung Regency’ Bakaua is an agricultural tradition in several Minangkabau regions This tradition is a ritual of prayer together as a symbol of rejecting Bala along with activities down to the rice fields Bakaua Adat’s purpose is to express gratitude to the Creator with the hope that the rice fields and fields of the people are blessed Bakaua Adat is always held on Monday as a symbol of a good day to start farming the Buffalo will be slaughtered by the men in the morning ritual and later cooked by the mother on the same day             The Bakaua Adat tradition was carried out after the death of the Islamic developer in Sijunjung crop failures and viral outbreaks of farm animals had a dream that people should repent nasuha by sacrificing livestock             The Bakaua Adat process has a series of customs Based on interviews with Mr Candra Irawan Peto Molie (Chairman of the manager of the Nagari Sijunjung Indigenous Village Tourism Village) Mr Irham Tobo Khatib Rajo (representative of the Nagari Indigenous density (KAN)) and Mrs Yusnidar Wahab (Chairman of Bundo Kanduang 2018-2023) consensus deliberations were held as a form of mandatory series As conveyed by Mr Candra Irawan Peto Molie (Chairman of the Tourism Village Manager of Nagari Sijunjung Indigenous Village): No one can go to the traditional balai adat other than Ninik Mamak The meeting will be decided on the date; the clear day should be Monday After the decision of the customary stakeholders and various other elements of the chairman             The value of democracy is reflected in the determination of planting schedules No one dominates establishing a series of traditions and the community is directly involved in both men and women Gender equality in the division of labour is reflected in this tradition; for example Ninik Mamak distributed the meat to her grandchildren and helped pay for a maximum of one month Bundo Kanduang belugas are cooking meat that will be eaten by people who participate in the slaughter.   The Ninik Mamak meeting also communicated the wages for the traditional Bakaua officers This series shows how traditions also pay attention to the socioeconomic sphere of society both men and women—a series of religious implicit from tahlil prayers and prayers offered during Bakaua Adat Religious and literary traditions are also reflected during the appearance of entertainment Literary traditions or traditions that are pretty popular in Minangkabau Based on the book ‘A Brief History of Shaykh Malin Bayang and the treasures left behind’ Nizam’s works are a form of literature and a medium to remember teaching A copy of this name can be found in Surau Simaung Syekh Malin Bayang Sheikh Malin Bayang was a student of Sheikh Abdul Muhsin who studied with Sheikh Burhanuddin from Aceh How the Indigenous Bakaua tradition as a supporting instrument towards UNESCO Global Geopark maintains the relationship between the Geopark of the Minang Silokek realm and the authenticity of the local culture This tradition is one of the supporting instruments towards UNESCO Global Geopark UNESCO Global Geoparks should use the heritage in conjunction with all other aspects of the region’s natural and cultural heritage to raise awareness of key issues facing communities The Bakaua Adat tradition has been included in the annual tourism event calendar in recent years SH (head of youth tourism and Sports Sijunjung) revealed that: has been included in the calendar of events at the Tourism Office the government sees that this can attract visitors and grow the traditional village’s economy and Sijunjung it is hoped that Bakaua Adat will be an attraction for tourists The steps of Minang Silokek Geopark towards UNESCO Global Geopark are supported not only by traditional Bakaua traditions but also by other intangible cultural heritage The values contained in Bakaua Adat legitimize the harmonization between customs this tradition has become an important instrument for UNESCO Global Geopark Sijunjung Adat Village will be one of the selected tourism villages to present village readiness in many aspects MD does not stand behind any specific agenda and arguments to the light and see what remains valid and sound The poster deliberately withheld the location to avoid overcrowding someone recognized the spot as Sijunjung in West Sumatra This UNESCO-designated geopark soon became the subject of much attention People speculated that the original poster’s omission was a tactic to prevent the area from losing its charm to over-tourism a common problem for once-hidden gems that go viral on social media If you visit any popular tourist spot in Indonesia a pattern quickly emerges: the area is often marked with large signs and photo ops featuring heart-shaped frames or other Instagrammable designs These places cater to social media-driven travelers eager to share picturesque moments Indonesia is one of the most active countries on social media there were 139 million social media users in Indonesia The average Indonesian spends over seven hours online each day with over three hours spent on social media demonstrating the nation’s deep engagement with digital platforms Social media has changed the way Indonesians travel The need for social media presence and the fear of missing out (FOMO) drive many to flock to viral spots Terms like “healing” or “staycation” reflect a growing trend of frequent vacations across different socioeconomic groups a house with a stunning waterfall view in Southern Cianjur which became a tourist hotspot after going viral The influx of visitors led to littering and environmental degradation with walls covered in stickers left by tourists vendors' blue tarps and graffiti often mar beautiful landscapes Consider the café by the river in Lembah Anai Known for its picturesque waterfalls and greenery the café was built to cater to tourists looking to snap photos for social media social media can also be harnessed for environmental good A youth group called Pandawara has successfully mobilized others for cleanup efforts a video showing the cleaning of the Citarum River garnered 20 million views in just five days especially in areas like the Citarum watershed where environmental concerns are most pressing While social media users show some awareness of environmental issues A Nielsen survey found that 60% of Indonesians are influenced by social media to purchase environmentally friendly products indicating that digital platforms are shaping more sustainable consumer behavior The environmental impact of social media tourism is also felt in the infrastructure required to support large crowds Many locations lack the facilities to manage the surge in visitors leading to waste mismanagement and environmental damage It’s crucial to develop sustainable infrastructure at tourist destinations Local communities play a vital role in preserving the environment Educating and involving them in sustainable tourism practices ensures that they become active participants in protecting their natural heritage can help strike a balance between tourism development and environmental conservation Technology also has a significant role in conservation drones could monitor tourist activities in remote areas to ensure compliance with environmental guidelines This requires commitment from all stakeholders: the government Creating a real-time cleanliness monitoring system for viral tourist spots similar to how weather and air quality updates are tracked Thousands of Indonesians follow weather apps and air quality indexes on social media Real-time monitoring of tourist spots could track visitor numbers This system could be displayed on a dashboard visible to the public the system could help promote eco-friendly destinations improving both the location’s appeal and local community benefits it could raise awareness about environmentally responsible travel it would showcase their commitment to sustainability With collective effort and public participation a sustainable tourism model that benefits both people and nature can be developed Increased public awareness and involvement will drive change leading to a healthier ecosystem and preserving Indonesia’s natural beauty for future generations BEKASI REGENCY - The Bekasi Regency Government continues to optimize the absorption of local workers through cooperation with the Indonesian Ministry 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