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Medan gears up for first daughter's Ngunduh Mantu celebration
North Sumatra Police Chief. Insp. Gen. Paulus Waterpauw said that the ngunduh mantu celebration will showcase the culture of North Sumatra.
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First daughter Kahiyang Ayu (center) is doing the tor-tor dance with her husband's family after receiving Siregar marga. (The Jakarta Post/Apriadi Gunawan)
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fter the wedding celebration of the first daughter Kahiyang Ayu with Bobby Nasution in Solo, Central Java, the celebration will continue with a ngunduh mantu (welcoming an in-law) tradition in Medan, North Sumatra, the groom’s hometown, on Nov. 24- 26.
North Sumatra Police Chief. Insp. Gen. Paulus Waterpauw said that the ngunduh mantu celebration will showcase the culture of North Sumatra.
In this event, President Joko Widodo and his family will join a parade using a sado (horse-drawn carriage) from Medan International Convention Center (MICC) to the main location. The parade will feature a total of 15 sado from Berastagi, Karo regency.
“Being involved in this party meaning we have a chance to promote the tourism in Berastagi and sado Berastagi,” said sado driver named Santo Sembiring.
Meanwhile, both the bride and groom will ride a decorated motor rickshaw.
President Jokowi and the first lady will also travel using ulos-patterned shuttle cars.
“All of the shuttle cars have been plastered with Mandailing ulos–patterned stickers,” said Ring Road City Walks operational manager Abu Bakar Sidik.
Additionally, a gold garuda symbol will be placed on the front part of the cars. (asw)
