Who doesn't know Big Ben in London, one of image of England image? But have you heard Indonesia also has Big Ben? Indonesia' big ben (local peoples called: Jam Gadang) located in Bukittinggi, West Sumatera. Jam Gadang in Bukittinggi built on 1926 by 2 architect, Yazin and Sutan Gigi Ameh.
It is believed that the machine use in Jam Gadang same as installed in London Bige Ben. It was created by England aristocratic Forman, then name Brixlion. At the era of Dutch colonization, on top was installed a cock statue. Then in Japan colonization, changed with ornament. Then in independence era changed with Rumah Gadang (Big House) installation.
There is a an uniquely n mystery things about number in Jam Gadang. It use Roman numeral figure, start from I, II, III. But in 4, it's not IV. Then after 5 unitl back using Roman numeral. It is believed that four peoples became victim when built construction of Jam Gadang.
It is believed that the machine use in Jam Gadang same as installed in London Bige Ben. It was created by England aristocratic Forman, then name Brixlion. At the era of Dutch colonization, on top was installed a cock statue. Then in Japan colonization, changed with ornament. Then in independence era changed with Rumah Gadang (Big House) installation.
There is a an uniquely n mystery things about number in Jam Gadang. It use Roman numeral figure, start from I, II, III. But in 4, it's not IV. Then after 5 unitl back using Roman numeral. It is believed that four peoples became victim when built construction of Jam Gadang.
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