IAIKUPers- Jum’at (1 August 2024) The committee and participants of the Explorer BEM PTNU Central Java Region visited Noyo Gimbal View.
Noyo Gimbal View is one of the artificial tourist attractions which is currently being widely discussed and visited by the people of Blora Regency and its surroundings.
It is called an artificial tourist spot because the land used is village land or village land and was originally rice fields.
The existence of Noyo Gimbal View cannot be separated from the innovation and ideas of the local village head, namely Yannanta Laga Kusuma.
Noyo Gimbal View first opened to the public around June 2023. Initially, this tourist spot only offered a panoramic view of the Noyo Gimbal Statue, a number of huts and restaurants, as well as organic farming of rice, tilapia, and fish. "Initially, we had budgeted for the development of tourist villages, especially in Bangsri Village, worth IDR 200 million. Then we get provincial assistance worth Rp 100 million,” said the tour manager”.
The existence of the Noyo Gimbal statue which has become a tourist icon, It is true that the hero Noyo Sentiko or Noyo Gimbal was a Dutch anti-colonialist fighter in the 18th century and was known as a brave and tough hero.. The reason why Noyo Sentiko was called Noyo Gimbal was based on his long hair which became dreadlocks due to the mixture of enemy sweat and blood during his guerrilla campaign.. First, Noyo Gimbal studied in the Nglengkir area, Bogorejo District, Blora Regency.
The Noyo Gimbal statue was created as part of an effort to preserve Blora's local identity and culture. This statue symbolizes the spirit of patriotism and nationalism because of the willingness to make sacrifices to fight the invaders.
By presenting legendary figures from the statue, shows that the people of Blora are proud of their cultural and historical heritage.
With an entrance ticket of IDR 5,000. committee and Blora The Explorer Participants, looks very happy ,because you can enjoy Noyo Gimbal View while touring the tourist area. To eat culinary delights and enjoy the rides on this tour, you just need to dig into your pocket at various prices.
A number of rides that can be enjoyed include:, field cart, scooters and electric bicycles, toy car, sultan's basket, ball palace, fish therapy pond, to the swimming pool.
“With lots of rides, culinary place, to the entrance ticket which is relatively cheap, So it's not surprising that Noyo Gimbal View is able to attract tens of thousands of visitors every month.”said the committee.”
The favorite menu for tourists at Noyo Gimbal View is eel and grilled tilapia.
The price is very cheap and the taste is delicious, has become a special attraction for tourists to come back.
Saat soft opening, just a piece of Rp. banknotes 20.000, You can get a package of rice plus fried/grilled tilapia. Rice packet + free range chicken Rp 25.000. There is also sambal godong telo Rp 5.000.
“Hopefully this culinary can be a motivation for the people of Blora to develop businesses in the field of free-range chicken farming,said one of the traders “.
Information ; Yusron Ridho Nurfatoni
