THESIS TOURISM ACADEMY V

CHAPTER V

ANALYSIS ISSUES

A. Palace of Mirrors Maturity Maimoon In Malay tradition in North Sumatra

By viewing or reviewing Maimoon Palace where both of historical, archaeological, and architectural as in previous descriptions, it can be drawn a fact that the palace is a mirror of maturity Maimoon Malay tradition of North Sumatra. Mirror maturity tradition is supported by several social and cultural factors, as will be reviewed in the following descriptions.
According to the authors, in terms of history, the Palace Maimoon store the values ​​dimension of time and space, we can learn a lot from the trip. Historically, the Sultanate of Deli-style Islamic empire that is the result of change in the kingdom Haru-century-14th century until the 17th. Haru Sultanate which had its capital at Deli Tua, is a huge empire both in terms of power and territory. Sultanate Haru then became a bone of contention between the political power of the Sultanate of Siak and the Sultanate of Aceh. Finally, one of the Commander of the Sultanate of Aceh, the lord Gocah hero crowned the first Sultan of Deli, who reigned from 1632-1654. This period's capital position is still in the Deli Tua.

Then, as the time passes it the sultans were alternated in zuriat or descent, also based on a system density of Indigenous Deli. Cultural and trade relations with the outside world is also interwoven with intensive. Relations with Aceh, Siak, Melaka, Johor, among Malay Sultanate happened continues. Also do not miss the trade relations with the Portuguese, English, and Dutch. Until at last the Dutch controlled areas of this archipelago.

During the eighth sultan, Sultan Ma'mun al-Rashid Perkasa Alam Shah (1873-1924); then the physical and economic development of the Sultanate of Deli progressing very rapidly. At this time, the Dutch government opened the Deli tobacco companies. In return, get funding keutungan Deli Sultanate, which was done through the political contract. Termasuklah them establish Maimoon Palace, Mosque Al-Mansyun, Gemeente Office, and others. Maturity think sultan and his superiors, that do political cooperation with the Netherlands is very interesting in terms of political maturity. By maintaining the sovereignty of the influence of Siak Sri Indrapura and Aceh Darussalam, the reign of Sultan Ma'mun al-Rashid Perkasa Alam Shah, tried to exploit the situation while building the country, including building a magnificent palace. This maturity in terms of political history.

Besides the archaeological Maimoon Palace also reflects the maturity of Malay civilization as founded in 1888. The Malays maintain archaeological elements such as maintaining the iconic gun butts to the supernatural power of Princess Green and his siblings, and Yazid Mambang Mambang Hayali. From the invasion of the army of the Sultanate of Aceh.
Maimoon Palace also has a background Putri Hijau legends and history that kept unloaded and passed on from one generation to the next within the Malay culture Deli and North Sumatra. Maimonn Palace also maintains shape forms a valuable archaeological artifacts.

In terms of architecture, according to the author Maimoon Palace reflects the maturity of the Malay tradition, in order to manage and integrate Malay architectural elements themselves, and Islam in particular civilization Moghul India, Persia, Arabia, and Europe. Period, was rare palaces that appear in this archipelago and integrate architectures of the world's great civilizations. Even Maimoon Palace and Mosque is an icon of Malay culture in North Sumatra, was also present as an icon of the city of Medan, and also as a symbol of Islamic civilization that has artistic values ​​and spirituality continue to be held and conducted Muslims today.
Maturity of the architecture is also supported by the political situation at the time, where the Malays, and familiarize himself accustomed to accept change and globalization, in the context of the international association. Malay people do acculturation in all its elements, including the architecture, dance, music, food, clothing, technology, and others. In the framework of this acculturation, the Malay identity should still be maintained, as it is conceptualized in traditional Malay Deli.

They are familiar with the term customary bersendikan syarak and syarak bersendikan Qur'aan. This means that the Malay culture Deli in Islamic culture that comes from the Bible the Quran and Hadith. Malay customary basis for Islam, which is believed to be able to preserve the Malay culture in its history. In this case, the Malays Deli as proposed by Raja Muda Deli (interview May 3, 2012), Tengku Osman Hamdi Delikhan, that the existence Maimoon Palace is a traditional center of the Malay sultans Deli also is as adat. That indigenous Malays can be classified into four categories, namely: (a) the actual indigenous customary law of nature is revealed by God, (b) customary diadatkan, the system of leadership, of which termasuklah imperial system, prince, princes, commander, Mudin, kadhi, and so on, which is now integrated into the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia; (c) customary teradat ie relating to the habits long into the customs and wisdom in the face of change, including the discretion to manage and integrate the various elements of world culture in the form of Maimoon Palace, and (4) customs relating to ceremonies such as Malay, welcomed a baby is born, take off sassy, ​​Syafar bath, get off the ground, akikah, circumcisions, marriages with various stages, and others.

Custom policy is reflected in the palace in which Maimoon provide space for the sultan as adat, then there is a room where the density is customary. What is clear is the Malay Sultanate of Deli and people are aware of the importance of preserving indigenous cultures that continue to wither and eternal in this world. This is consistent with the explanation Tengku Liza Nelita (interview 1 April 2012), which states the Sultanate Palace continues to promote the indigenous Malay Maimoon accordance with the directives of the Malay adage is: "Let me die the child did not die as long as peoples." That means it's important to have children. But more important is to continue the Malay culture in the broadest sense, so that people do not die Malay everlasting. Similarly, a review writer on maturity is reflected in the Malay culture artifacts Maimoon Palace. Furthermore Malay culture has cultural tourist attraction.

Malay culture, in this particular Malay Deli, has many advantages in the field of culture, which can be an asset to tourism in North Sumatra. Among the advantages is the main tourist attraction is the following.

1.      That the Malay culture has contributed language became the lingua franca (language of instruction) in the archipelago, and is now the Indonesian language. Malay may continue to be extracted by the lovers of the national language in Southeast Asia and the World. It's become its own tourist resources in the context of tourism.

2.      Deli Malay culture has excellent traditional technology acculturation, such as technology manufacturing Maimoon Palace, Mosque Al-Mansyun, boat building, and other world that combines a variety of technologies. It's very exciting to be empowered in koteks tourism.

3.      Deli Malay culture is also unique in the way of the marriage ceremony, which has a unique stages, starting from merisik small, large merisik, exchanging signs, fiance, herbs sukut, delivery, escort the bride biting, hempang doors, trunk hempang, hempang fan , consent granted, biting, fresh flour, berinai, bath bedimbar, borrowed dresses, and others. Malay wedding ceremony itself is the main attraction in the world of tourism in the region.

4.      Malay tradition of art and culture has also been shown to have its own attraction for tourists. Deli Malay arts and culture, has unique characteristics, such as dance Serampang Twelve, Zapin Deli, Kuala Deli, Sinandong, theater Makyong and Nobles, and others. This art can be

a mainstay of cultural tourism, especially related to her as the tourists from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, South pengamal fellow Malay culture.

5.      5. Malay Culture in general is a major tourist attraction. Malay culture is the culture of gluing the nations of Southeast Asia. Malay culture has an advantage in order to process and mengakulturasikan world culture, which ultimately strengthens their own culture, rather than diluting their identity. Thus, Deli Malay culture has its own tourist attraction.

B. Empowerment Planning in the Context of Tourism Maimoon Palace

Based on the above background, it is clear that the palace Maimoon and Malay culture has great potential in the field of tourism. Great potential alone is not enough for tourism activities should be supported by the various efforts, both conceptually and operationally as a whole.

To empower Maimoon Palace, according to the author to do the following tourism operations.

1.      To financially support the existence Maimoon Palace then it would be wise if Maimoon around the palace was built hotel, as well as the Sultanate of Yogyakarta manage his hotel to the financial interests of the Sultanate.

2.      Of course, important for tourism promotion specifically Maimoon Palace is mainly in the Malay countries and Europe.

3.      The importance of a complete library created around the Palace Maimoon bersinerji this or it could be a central library in front of him describing the history and culture of the Sultanate of Deli and its inhabitants.

4.      It should also be facilitated around this place Maimoon Palace souvenir trade and handicrafts typical Melayu Deli, including CDs, tapes, and the like.

5.      It should be designed performing arts tours conducted each time every day at the Palace Maimoon, and professionally managed, as well as Cultural Village in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia.

6.      It should be made a special place to display objects Deli Sultanate regalia, like a dagger, guns, guns, pillows, bed Sultan and his family, swords, and the like.