3.DISCUSSION

Picture 3.1 The Spritual Tourist Garden Of Dairi ( Taman Wisata Iman Dairi) 3.1 Defenition of Taman Wisata Iman Have you ever heard about Taman Wisata Iman ? Have you ever visited Taman Wisata Iman ? Where is Taman Wisata Iman ? if you've never visited Taman Wisata Iman , is that you know and get there? If you have never visited Taman Wisata Iman , but you know where is it ?, so in this chapter as the author will explain all about Taman Wisata Iman , and of course you will understand and want to visit it. Taman Wisata Iman (TWI) is an abbreviation of Taman Wisata Iman in a tourist resort that is religious, because Taman Wisata Iman is a tourist resort

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there are five kinds of houses of worship that are held in Indonesia. Taman Wisata Iman is not just represent one of the recognized religion in Indonesia, but all religion. Representing is meant that in Taman Wisata Iman there are various buildings that are considered historic for their respective faiths. Starting from the places of worship until the miniature buildings are considered historic and commemorate important events for the adherents. 3.1.1 The History establishment of The Taman Wisata Iman

The idea of Taman Wisata Iman development from the beginning of 2001. Originally, Dr.MP Tumanggor as regent of Dairi backed home from Medan and stop in the region, and taking the spare time to pray in a place most high in the hills it.In his prayer mentioned, "O Lord! You created such a beautiful nature in this Dairi ( ya Tuhan ,, begitu indah Engkau ciptakan alam di Kabupaten Dairi) ". On his return from the region, Dr. Tumanggor MP who has undergone many different areas, especially tourist resort try to offer ideas to the traditional leaders and religious leaders and local residents. The proposal continue with the deliberations and finally realized in a visualization. Then Dairi’s Regent designed an area which there are several religious facilities that accommodate all faiths in the district. To realize the idea, the Regent gather some community leaders and religious leaders made a dialogue in order to realize this plan. In that meeting, they got an agreement that Taman Wisata Iman would built in the Hills of Sitinjo, Dairi, District of Sitinjo. The location is covered by forest and pine trees, its very nice to serve as the region as well as a place of religious travel. Taman Wisata Iman is in an area of 13 hectares. Local

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government

build several places of worship, church, mosque, temple, nunnery

playground and other supporting facilities. Development projects are implemented within a period of two years, starting from 2001 until 2003. The initial phase of further development, construction equip some supporting facilities. Local government to do development for Taman Wisata Iman truly becomes a comfortable place to worship while traveling. In addition to bring in tourists from the area in North Sumatra and the area outside the province. Dairi District Government target this area into a tourist area of faith for foreign tourists. Taman Wisata Iman was completed and approved on August 20, 2003, it was exactly three days after the anniversary of Indonesian independence. Taman Wisata Iman was first once through the laying of the Great Stone as a prelude to begin the construction of Taman Wisata Iman . The big stone was given a symbol as a "monument" where the monument as a sign of early development of the Taman Wisata Iman . On the monument Dairi regency government, Mr Regent Dr. MP Tumanggor signed that he is the initiator in the development of Taman Wisata Iman and was attended by Minister of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr Prof. Dr. H. Said Agil Almunawar who signed as principal witness in formalizing the official Taman Wisata Iman to be opened. Above the boulder that Mr. Head and Mr. Minister of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia signed and wrote the purpose built Taman Wisata Iman and also the time and date of opening.

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3.1.2 The General description About Taman Wisata Iman

Taman Wisata Iman that was built in 2001 , located on the hillsof Sitinjo, 10 km from the City Sidikalang. Exotic, beautiful, and full religious nuance, that's the appropriate word to reveal panoramic views contained in Taman Wisata Iman Dairi. The design of spatial structure in the development of Taman Wisata Iman Dairi, regulated completely.The Hill which was originally covered by the forest, balanced with religious buildings and several attractions such as miniature as in the following figure. Each of these miniature, describing some events and places that are considered holy by several religions. At the entrance, visitors were greeted by a statue of the Buddha and a temple that was used for Buddhist worship places. Vihara named Saddhavadana be designed following the design of such buildings contained Borobudur in Central Java. Buddha statue was made by meditating while sitting cross-legged position, with the position of right palm facing forward like he was doing salute, while the position of the left hand shore up his elbow from below. About one hundred meters from the location of Buddhist temples and statues Saddhavadana, The Ecumenical Church and several miniature cross to a place of worship of Protestant Christians. The Church was built on the hills in front of it (the Valley) posted a charming natural scenery. Just beside the church, built several replicas of a large cross that is placed in a row. Several the replicas of the cross, some of which tells the journey of Jesus' crucifixion in order to liberate mankind from sin as the Bible tells the Christian Religion.

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At the same location, a statue of Abraham built when he was handed sacrifice to God. Biside of the statue of Abraham, there is also a statue of Moses. The statue described the journey of the Prophet Moses ready to receive the ten commandments, as naratived in the Bible. The statue was built not far from the relief of the Cross, as an effort to introduce to tourists on the journey of carriers of these religious teachings. Walking about two hundred meters from the location of the statue of Abraham and Moses, there is the Cave of the Virgin Mary that is symbolized as sacred to Christian Catholic woman. Inside the cave there is statue of the Virgin Mary is flawless in a standing position using a white robe clothing combined with light blue.The Cave with a small size is exactly on the slopes of the hills with the door face to the valley. While the composition of the stone and cement buildings that shaped exactly like a cave that is in the wild. After passing through the Cave of the Virgin Mary, the tourists will be served a house of worship (Temple) Hindu. The temple was built following the design of the building resembles an ancient temple located in Bali, especially the building

tower. While inside of the park, there is a miniature of the Kaaba as

found in the Grand Mosque, Mecca. All around the Kaaba miniature buildings decorated with colorful flowers. This Development Kaaba miniature , as an attempt to present a sacred symbol for Muslims in the park. The presence of this miniature, it is expected the visitors mainly Muslims to recognize religious symbols while traveling. Not far from the Thumbnail Kaaba, there is a mosque stands that is destined for Muslims in performing worship.

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This Taman Wisata Iman

Dairi, not only fulfilled the buildings for

religious worship. Taman Wisata Iman is also decorated with some beautiful natural scenery and rows of pine the forest that was so shady.The River that is flowing from the hills, increasing of the attraction of this park. The composition of buildings of worship combined with stunning natural beauty, making Taman Wisata Iman as one of the favorite tourist sites in Dairi district. 3.1.3 The Objective of establishing The Taman Wisata Iman

Each of resorts maybe have the history or purpose of each. But there were also attractions that have been provided by nature then humans make it be tour guide. In contrast to the spiritual tour of this one, Taman Wisata Iman. As we know that Indonesia has five kinds of religious beliefs, namely Christianity, Catholicism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, all religions are embraced by the people of Indonesia. we find a tourist rarely who can bring together all the people who embrace different religions. That is why Dairi regency government has a strong reasons to built a religious tourist attractions that given the name "Taman Wisata Iman" which has the following objectives: a). Taman Wisata Iman was built to make the quality of faith every visitor increases. b). Taman Wisata Iman

was built to create harmony between religious

c).Taman Wisatta Iman was built so that visitors can admire the natural beauty of the Almighty God's creation.

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3.1.4 Privileges of Taman Wisata Iman

Exotic, beautiful, and full religious nuance that an appropriate word to reveal panoramic views contained in Taman Wisata Iman Dairi. The design of spatial structure in the development of the Taman Wisata Iman Dairi, regulated completely . Hill which was originally covered by forest, balanced with religious buildings and a few miniatures as much charm. Each of these miniature, describing some events and places that are considered holy by several religions. This Taman Wisata Iman Dairi, not only fulfilled by the buildings for religious worship. Taman Wisata Iman is also decorated with some beautiful natural scenery and rows of pine forest that was so shady. The River flowing from the hills, add to the attraction of this park. The composition of buildings of worship combined with stunning natural beauty, making Taman Wisata Iman Dairi as one of the favorite tourist sites in Dairi district. About one hundred meters from the location of the Vihara Saddhavadana and statues of Buddha, there are ecumenical church and a few miniature of the cross to a place of worship of Protestant Christians. The Church was built on the hills in front of it (the Valley) posted a charming natural scenery. Just beside the church, built several replicas of a large cross that is placed in a row. Most of the replica cross, some of whom told the crucifixion of travel (via dolorosa) against Jesus in order to liberate mankind from sin as related Scriptures (Bible). Houses of Worship and the five kinds of historic buildings for every religion that follow it which can be found at the location of the Taman Wisata Iman Sitinjo

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1. House worship for Islamic

Picture 2.2 Mosque is house worship for Islamic religious

2. House worship for christian

Picture 2.1 Church is House worship for Christian religious and Cross as an simbolic

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3. The statue virgin Mary for chatolic

Picture 2.3 Statue virgin Mary as an simbolic for chatolic Walking a few minutes from the location of the statue of Abraham and Moses, there are cave symbolized the Virgin Mary as a holy woman for Catholic Christianity. Inside the cave there is statue of the Virgin Mary is flawless in a standing position using a white robe clothing combined with light blue. Cave with a small size is built right on the slopes of the hills with door face to the valley. While the composition of the stone and cement buildings that shaped exactly like a cave that is in the wild 4. House worship for Hindu

Picture 2.4 house worship for Hindu religious

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5. House worship for Budha

Picture 2.5 house worship for Budha religious (Vihara Saddhavadana)

The five pictures house of worship above are apicture of the five religions in Indonesia, which are there in Taman Wisata Iman . By order of the regular places and supported each building - historic buildings for every religion. So, every visitor can recognize the religion embraced by other people. Visitors can also learn even know the religious affiliation of the five in Indonesia. So the government's purpose to create religious harmony can be achieved even if its not entirety. But the positive thing that can be taken that

the five religions in

Indonesia profess united in one place and every visitor can feel and understand the meaning of religious respect one another. In other words Taman Wisata Iman unify inter-religious At Taman Wisata Iman there are many historic statues, monuments, as well as historic buildings in every

religion. Respecting other religions,

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understanding other religious and maintaining the relationship of religion with other religions is a very important thing to do,in once

to create peace and

harmony among religious communities. In Taman Wisata Iman there is also a building used to post security. This post is used by officers to oversee the Taman Wisata Iman and control all the visitors. At some point in Taman Wisata Iman , there are several small built cottages that can be used by tourists for a place to take a resting and shelter from the hot weather and rain. This Taman Wisata Iman is completed with a dormitory accommodations like mes, and lodging. To support some religious activities that need a place with a large capacity, such as marriage, the Misi together, and feast on Taman Wisata Iman was built an auditorium which has a large hall which can be used for such activities. To accommodate that need to consumption of the tourists, in the Taman Wisata Iman was built a restaurant and mini market. The restaurant offers several menus for consumption and some snacks and instant noodle. 3.2 Why the People decrease to visit Taman Wisata Iman 3.2.1 The Potential Lack of Taman Wisata Iman Sidikalang in maximizing the number of visitors

Although beautiful view, Taman Wisata Iman in Dairi, it can be said to be excellent yet . The district government is expected to be more professional,improve services to visitors . There are still many lack of the management of the places. Means temporary resting place, as visitors around tourist sites are still small relatively . It is worried if rain come down when visitors enjoy the beauty of nature. It is

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certain that visitors get rain. Because resting place or shelter facilities is still small. In addition, the availability of clean water are still lacking, and room-inn necessary to be more added. Taman Wisata Iman is crowded on Saturdays, Sundays and on holidays. Most visitors are local tourists. The visitors usually come in groups. The group consists of a group of schoolchildren, the group of students, staff and group of family. But not a few are also visitors who come as individuals. The minimum is also one reason that causes a decrease in the number of visitors.Complaints of tourists can be used as a basis for decision making in improving the competitiveness of tourism Taman Wisata Iman itself. Then decide what will be done in improving satisfaction for the performance of tourism will get better, of course, will increase the number of tourist visits go on basis. The sides involved in the management of the Taman Wisata Iman , such as souvenir seller, food seller, guards retribute and other sides need to improve the quality of service with both for tourists visiting in a sustainable manner. The sustainable tourist visits meant the tourists who have visited the Taman Wisata Iman

is coming back because they feel satisfied with the services

provided during the traveling tour. In addition, tourists will also recommend it to friends and others to come visit the Taman Wisata Iman . Thus a sustainable tourist visits can be accomplished.

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3.2.2 Efforts to increase the interest of visitors

Increasing the number of visitors also can be reached if the public get information about Taman Wisata Iman.The information can be gotten by the most new brochures. In addition, tourist information can be disseminated through the media. The media is electronic media and print media such as television, radio, newspapers and brochures. Law No.10 of Article 23.a of 2009 stated that: The Government and Local Government is obliged to provide tourism information, legal protection, and security and safety to tourists. So it was already an obligation Local Government to provide tourism information for tourists. In fact, brochures and information about the development of Taman Wisata Iman is still very minimal. As a result, travelers get the missing information about the Taman Wisata Iman. Even sociaties of Sidikalang still many who do not know about the existence of new facilities built. If the promotion of the brochures and information quickly circulated widely to the public at large, then it is definitely more to increase the number of visitors because it is based on a desire to see and enjoy the spiritual tours of Taman Wisata Iman. In addition, to increase the number of visitors, necessary to hold a policy aimed at business people in to fix the accommodation especially in terms of cleanliness, comfort and safety. The policies for tourism businesses such as souvenir sellers who should be selling various souvenirs that area, such as miniature Pakpak traditional house, miniature clothing Pakpak traditional and others.

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The Sellers of food and drinks that can also serve regional specialties Pakpak and the quality and service guaranteed. Photographers should to produce photo-quality images at affordable prices. Besides, the presence of tour guides are also needed because it can explain any tourist attractions that add insight tourists. The policy for Local Government who is related to the terms of infrastructure and tourist destination that is the aspect of security, cleanliness, public order, social and cultural beauty. These aspects are a reflection of social culture that can foster community tourism awareness, so it can to support the development of tourism in the Taman Wisata Iman . These are among others: preservation of indigenous culture, conservation of nature tourism, improvement of roads to tourist destinations and tourist information center. 3.3 The local Goverment and Taman Wisata Iman Dairi regency as one of the districts located in North Sumatra,it is one example of the diversity of districts that successfully develop confidence to be potential in the field of tourism. District with a population of approximately 270,000 souls, living side by side in harmony among religions. This potential, by the Local Government Dairi viewed as one of the regional asset for the future development of this district, especially to develop of religious tourism. Therefore, in early 2001, Dairi Regent who was then occupied by Dr. Master P Tumanggor designed

an area in which there are few facilities able to accommodate all

worship the religions in the district. To realize the idea, then regent gather some

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community leaders and religious leaders around the Dairi Regency to dialogue in order to considered this plan. The meeting is gotten agreement about the location Of Taman Wisata Iman which is in Hills Sitinjo Dairi, District Sitinjo. The location is covered by forest and pine trees, very nice to serve as the regional religious (faith) as well as the tour.

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4. POSSIBILITIES/ PLANNING Although beautiful view, Taman Wisata Iman in Dairi has not been said to be excellent yet. The district government is expected to be more professional,improve services to visitors . There are still many lack of the management of the place. Means facility resting place, as visitors around tourist sites is still relatively small. Some things that need to be cared by the government to improve and increase the number of visitors Taman Wisata Iman.

4.1 The renovation of road To get to the area of Taman Wisata Iman Dairi, can be reached by using public transportation (buses), private cars, or car rental. If using public transport (bus), the trip started from Universitas Sumatera Utara ( U S U ), a distance towards Sidikalang 152 km with a travel time of about three hours. From City Sidikalang, the travel can continiue to the location which is about 10 km with a travel time about 15 minutes. The road network to Taman Wisata Iman is sufficient, but the road conditions have not been entirely smooth as expected by society. Body segment was heavily damaged roads or large holes of mud, so it disturbs

the activities of local people. Damage of

roads worst starts from

Merek,Karo District to Sitinjo, Dairi district. If the road to Taman Wisata Iman is smooth, ofcourse all people who want to visit Taman Wisata Iman will be happy and comfortable to repeat visit it again. Even they can also tell others people that Taman Wisata Iman is a beautiful tourism resort. so , more people who want to visit the Taman Wisata Iman.

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4.2 Building new Hotels At this time Taman Wisata Iman has already a few comfortable cottages for the visitors who want to spend the night there . The problem is the comfortable places are not enough to accommodate all the visitor who come if the rain came down , all the visitors would difficult to get comfortable places to stay a while. It has been certain that visitors get rain.In addition, the availability of clean water are still lacking, and lodging rooms need to be added again. Such as hotels accommodation, for every visitor who came from out of town can stay overnight before returning to the place of origin them. Hotels are very necessary to establish location of the Taman Wisata Iman , so that visitors can view panoramic beauty of the Park while relaxing in the inn room . In addition, hotels will also be supported by the restaurants for the visitors can taste food from the city Sidikalang cash. Thus local area increase the name of Sidikalang became famous because of the existence of

Taman Wisata Iman

throughout Indonesia

to

Worldwide. 4.3 Airport To build an airport is a very important in the location Airport is one of the most rapid transportations and appropriate. Eerybody who wants to travel much prefer airplane than road transportation , eventhought greater costs but its speed that provides satisfaction and a short time.. so with

a tourist resort is very

necessary to the airport to support the visitors. Sidikalang which has a tourist resort and still have many other tourist attractions not far from Sidikalang, like Lake Toba. Therefore,local governments should think of the airport around Dairi

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Sidikalang, everybody

who stay outside the district, provincial and foreign

tourists can visit Taman Wisata Iman. therefore, visitors also can go on tour to Lake Toba from Taman Wisata Iman. With an airport, hotels and restaurants all guests can enjoy a visit in Taman Wisata Iman. If Taman Wisata Iman inserted into brochures, television, radio are all over will know and will visit for curious to experience how and what kind of Taman Wisata Iman. I hope these artists even the government of Indonesia, including people who no one in our country that is the President would be visiting the Taman Wisata Iman for whorship while visit Taman Wisata Iman. 4.4 Peaceful Sociaties Habits As we know, An area will be visited by visitors hospitality if the people who live in the region open welcoming to visitors who come from their area. Therefore Sidikalang community are expected to instill a good heart, friendly and open wellcome to all comers , especially for Taman Wisata Iman , all newcomers feel their visiting well. every body who are comers in Taman Wisata Iman will also be many who visit it. Friendliness of the people of a tourist area is a very important thing to make the visitors feel well to visit the tourist area

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5. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION 5.1 Conclusion From all that writer have described about The Potentiality Found in the Taman Wisata Iman to Interest the Tourism so, at the end of the paper this work, the writer tries to give the conclusion that the objects and attractions in Taman Wisata Iman should be the attention of local government to be developed andpreserved.Biside, it necessary to note that the success or failure of efforts to develop a tourist area measured by the number of tourists who come to the tourist area. To attract tourists to travel an area, so the necessity and tastes of tourists must be served . Necessity and tastes of tourists on the preparation of customized products and services sold. The condition of the road to Sidikalang damaged badly, some streets with holes leading to the longer duration of travel. The worst damage at the start from Merek to Karo Regency until Sitinjo Dairi. The poor conditions of road makes travelers reluctant to cross this road,and It has been should to build new hotels and airport quality by government of Dairi for the visitors could get the necessary requirements when traveling. Maximizing the potential in Taman Wisata Iman requires improving the quality of good service from the managers as well as from the parties relating to the management of Taman Wisata Iman. In addition, the increasing of promotions is also necessary to be done by adding complete informations in print and electronic media.

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5.2 Suggestion The government should Sidikalang traffic

expected to renew the access road for success

that inhibit tourists to visit

Taman Wisata Iman .

Improving service quality is important to maximizing the potential in Taman Wisata Iman. In addition, effort to make promotions are also needed for tourists to find clear informations about the potential of this tourist attraction. If all efforts to maximize the potential of Taman Wisata Iman performing well, so the number of tourist arrivals will increase. Even Sidikalang city will also get revenue for the government or society itself when it is achieved.

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THE LOCATION OF TAMAN WISATA IMAN

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