Siger Tower () is a tower which is the
zero point in southern
Sumatra
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. It can be seen clearly when entering the
port of Bakauheni
Bakauheni is a town in the southern part of the province of Lampung, Indonesia, and is the largest and busiest port in the province, and also one of the busiest ports in Indonesia. Ferries carrying passengers and vehicles, particularly large tru ...
, and it has become characteristic of the
Lampung
Lampung, officially the Province of Lampung (; ), is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the southern tip of the island of Sumatra. It has a short border with the province of Bengkulu to the northwest, and a longer border with the provi ...
province gate.
"Siger" derives its name from the traditional customary hat for brides in Lampung's culture. The tower is colored yellow and red, representing the golden color of the bride's traditional hat. The tower is also in the form of a crown and consists of nine series which symbolizes the nine languages of Lampung. The building is also decorated with Tapis, the traditional Lampung cloth.
It was inaugurated by the governor of Lampung province, Sjachroedin Z.P. At the opening, the governor entered the tower together with ambassadors from
Croatia
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,
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,
Japan
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,
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,
Afghanistan
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,
Singapore
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, the
Philippines
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, the family of Sultan Banten and Sultan Kanoman Cirebon.
The inauguration of the Siger Tower was marked by pressing the sirens, signing the inscriptions, and releasing the doves to the accompaniment of the Mars Lampung song
Sang Bumi Ruwa Jurai by the Music Corps (Korsik) Lampung Provincial Government, Ny. Truly Sjachrroedin cut a string of jasmine at the entrance of six-story tower building.
The location of the Siger Tower is on the Limestone Hill () of Bakauheni Village, Bakauheni District, South Lampung, Lampung Province, with a height of about above sea level.
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References
Buildings and structures in Lampung
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