Hello my friends, I meet you again in this beloved community and on this occasion I would like to invite all of you in this beloved community to explore the first floor of the Aceh Tsunami Museum which I visited a few days ago with my friends.
Good evening, my friends, wherever you are. I hope you are all healthy and happy, allowing you to go about your daily activities as usual. I hope you all have a pleasant day.
In a previous blog, I shared a blog about the Aceh Tsunami Museum, which I visited a few days ago with my friends. This time, I'd like to invite you to explore the first floor of the four-story building.
So, please continue following my blog to get a closer look at the place through the images I'll share, as well as short articles from me.
After handing over my tickets to the supervisor, we were allowed to explore the museum. The first thing I saw upon entering was the meditation room corridor.
My friend...
This corridor was quite dark, with the sound of water trickling through the walls. As I walked through it, I felt as if I were in the atmosphere of the Aceh tsunami at that time. Honestly, I felt a sense of sadness. I got goosebumps as I walked through the corridor, accompanied by the sound of roaring water, which made me feel like I was in a tsunami (as one of my friends put it).
Then, after passing through the room, one of the screens immediately greeted me with writing explaining the area we were exploring. It was written on the screen as reflection room.
My friends...
This room serves as a reminder of the Aceh tsunami, located on the ground floor.
This dark room is equipped with 26 media panels reflecting the dates of past tsunamis. The concept of this room depicts the seabed, with glass on both sides revealing the vastness of the ocean. The dim lighting is likened to sunlight shining on the seabed, while the media panels are likened to coral in the ocean.
(That's the brief explanation on this screen about the room I was exploring.)
This is the atmosphere inside the Memorial Hall, where I took some photos.
I saw many visitors standing in front of each screen displaying photos and data related to the Aceh tsunami that occurred in the past.
At the very front of the room, someone was explaining the tsunami in detail using their mini cinema.
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I personally think this room is one you should stop by when exploring the museum, as the atmosphere so closely aligns with the story and concept of the tsunami museum.
Continuing my story, I continued exploring the first floor of the museum and arrived at the prayer well room.
My friend...
This room displays the names of thousands of victims of the Aceh tsunami. It's quite dark, lit only by a few lamps. Here, you can pray for those who died during the tsunami.
The explanatory screen reads, "This room is dark, with a cylindrical well illuminating a hole with the word Allah written on it. This room symbolizes a mass grave, with the names of the tsunami victims engraved on the walls. In this room, visitors are invited to send prayers for those who have passed away."
Exiting the prayer well, I headed to another room, known as the Corridor of Confusion.
My friend...
This corridor reflects the stories of survivors, reflecting the emotional turmoil of the Acehnese people, who were adrift, having lost family, possessions, and even body parts. Its winding design reflects the chaos, while the uneven floor challenges every step and induces fatigue.
Through this corridor, visitors are invited to experience a journey similar to what the Acehnese people experienced when the earthquake and tsunami struck.
This hallway also leads to the second floor, which concludes my blog for this season.
And stay tuned for my next and final blog about this museum, which I'll share at the next meeting.
Well, my friends, thank you to all of you who followed my blog this time to explore the Aceh Tsunami Museum, focusing on the first floor.
Please leave your comments, support, and input, which means a lot to me so I can create even better blogs in the future.
That's all for now.
Greetings, everyone.
See you in my next blog.
| Camera used | Handphone |
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| Lens | 64 mp |
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| Focal length | MM |
| Photography | exploring the Aceh Tsunami Museum |
| Photographer | @antonydossantos |
About the author
Maulizar Mawardi or better known as @antonydossantos. I am a student. Like taking pictures, but not a professional photographer, insect lover, nature lover, looking for momentum is my hobby.
