Country Indonesia Province North Maluku | Local time Tuesday 3:26 PM | |
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Weather 29°C, Wind NW at 11 km/h, 79% Humidity | ||
Desa Gamtala is a village who located in North maluku, west Halmahera, Indonesia. Gamtala is a touristsm village in Jailolo city. every years people in jailolo make a festivas it was JAILOLO BAY FESTIVAL they always do it on May. there are so many event. you will show the cultural,people, nature potential, underwater, and many others.
Contents
- Map of Gamtala Jailolo West Halmahera Regency North Maluku Indonesia
- People
- History
- Culture
- Tourism
- References
Map of Gamtala, Jailolo, West Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia
People
The indigenous peoples are Sahu also tabaru, waiyoli etc.
History
Historically, tribal Sahu was originally named Jio Jepung Malamo which was later renamed Sahu. This name is the name of the tribe which is given by the sultan of Ternate. This name change began when sangaji (those who rule this tribe) summoned to the sultan of Ternate. At the time sangaji meet with the sultan, is eating suhoor meals he also said in Ternate "Hara jou kane the dawn, so kane tribes golo ngana the ngana Jiko sahu" which means "because you sangaji comes at a time the sultan was eating the meal, then today you will establish a territory and the various sahu. At the time of the Sultanate of Ternate after Baab Mansour Malamo, Sahu tribe has two working groups, namely Tala'i and Pa'disua. Both of these groups have an obligation given by the sultan of Ternate to worship and bring tribute to the Sultanate of Ternate.
Culture
The Jailolo Bay Festival is held every year on May 20. It includes a traditional ceremonial meal attended by tourists and the Regent of West Halmahera.
Tourism
Attractions include hot springs in a mangrove forest, indigenous spices and the chance to meet locals and experience their culture.