The Gayo tribal farmers stroll hand in hand while striking the gong. Source: antarafoto.com
The culture is nearly identical to that of Aceh's central highlands, which are inhabited by the Gayo tribe, the ornamental pattern on the textile is also almost identical, showing that we are culturally connected. In addition, the Gayo people's culture, the Saman Dance, has been designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Inscribed in 2011 on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. Source: ich.unesco.org