By Very Barus, executive summary
by darmansjah
Tomohon also famous for spiritual tourism. Here there is a Way of the Cross Mahawu, tourism
is on top of a hill. Way of the Cross describes the event when Jesus was arrested with complete chronological story replica made of
copper. Consisting of 187 stairs with a
slope of 70 degrees, from the
first rung to rung
to 187, you will follow the story of Jesus' crucifixion. At
up the stairs, as if you are taken to 'trail'
when Jesus was crucified. Some sculptures shaped diorama
tall man made of a
mixture of copper and bronze
is placed in the middle of the street as a form of devotion that is to
follow Jesus. It is intentionally
made so that visitors can also feel the meaning of
the Cross solemnly.
Before
beginning the ritual of the Cross, you must register in advance, as well as find
information about where we will live. Here you can buy a
variety of spiritual items
such as the Bible, go to prayer, the Rosary, souvenirs
and refreshments. Then you can begin the journey
to climb the stairs one by one called the Via Dolorosa. Along the way you will find
a park with a statue of the Virgin Mary Pieta'm assuming the body of His Son. Forms
of this park as being to grasp the hand as a sign of 'close unity' between child
and mother. Then you will find the tomb of Jesus is like a tunnel. When you get
to the tunnel we saw there was an empty room with a round hole in the roof. In
the afternoon the sun will go into the room through the hole to form a holy
light. In the last step you will find a cave. It's very natural with rock wall by
flowing water mountain nature. So the pool is in the cave Maria will never dry
up. In front there is a large room that is often used for prayer or mass. Right
next to it there is an amphitheater shaped like a coliseum. Amphitheater is
usually used for prayer, worship or mass field. Often used for art performances
Acra with a capacity of up to 1000 people in the audience.
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On arriving at the
top of the ascent of the Cross Mahawu,
you will be fascinated to see the chapel of Our Lady to the shape of Noah's ark
as upside down. The location is absolutely beautiful, surrounded by trees of
green. Although the position of the chapel is the
peak of the
ascent of the Cross, but the actual position of the chapel
is right at the foot of the Mountain Mahawu.
In addition to the unique interior, some parts of the chapel architect Samad Idris
is made from a combination of copper and bronze. Many visitors who come here for
spiritual tourism location quiet, calm, cool, and also very natural.
Chapel of Our
Lady is often the venue of Christian spirituality such as praying together to coaching
activities for Christian youth. Besides the chapel's architect Samad Idris is also
often used as a point of celebration of Easter, Christmas and other church events.
Visitors who do these activities not only come from local residents but also
from out of town or overseas Minahasa
such as Singapore and Australia. As at the time I visited a site that was built
in the 2005's, many groups are already engaged spirituality. Just as the activities of the church,
the chapel is also often used as a wedding blessing. Many newlyweds choose to do the wedding ceremony here because
the location is considered very romantic. Yes, because when the first blessing,
from the chapel we can see clearly the summit of Mount Lokon (new and will erupt), Mount Tomohon, Mount Soputan
and Mount Manado Tua (when viewed from
the north side of the chapel).
Sightseeing is not
only intended for Christians only. In this area there are many other
attractions open to the public. Mahawu
example, provides outbound Mahawu Adventure
Park to complete a test game adrenaline as High Rope, flyin fox, spider web, games outbound, jungle trekking. Here
also available Alamanda Inn Retreat exactly
who stands firmly at the foot of the mountain with the cool air.
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