This tourism village is located in Pawirodirjan, Gondomanan, near Taman Pintar tourism village. The name of Sayidan derived from the name of Arab (sayid) because there were many Arabs who lived on that area. Because of that phenomenon this village is called and usually known as Arabian village. In this society, the Arab people or the Arab descent is well known as “Sayid”. As long as the time goes by, and we don’t know exactly when this village is finally known as Sayidan, the name which derived from the word “Sayid” that means the appellation of Arab ethnicity lived in that area.
Because of the uniqueness of Sayidan society, one of the local people which has capability in writing a song and playing a music created a song that tell about Sayidan which the name of Sayidan became the title of that song and the album of Syagidog Band, the band who came from Sayidan village. In addition, the uniqueness of the houses which located on the river bank and the houses of Tiong Hoa people make this village becoming popular as the shooting location. There is also a cultural heritage of Tiong Hoa ethnicity namely Klenteng Gondomanan which attract the producer intention for having shooting in Sayidan tourism village.
Potential Attraction
Sayidan Tourism Village is located along the central Code riverbanks. So the potential tourist attraction developed in this tourism village is water (code river) based attraction such as :
• Peraon, sailing on the river by using inflatable boat or ex-truck tire
• Crafting
• Enjoying culinary of Angkringan along the river side and also the legend noodle of Kadin
• Social interaction of Islam especially by organizing an annually event on Ramadhan in Sayidan
• The typical unique local residence because of its location is in the riverbank where it could attract the tourist’s intention and would give them an unforgettable experience when they trace the village while having interaction with the local people.
• Local economic business such Brondong making, wood and bamboo crafting, etc
• The southwestern part of this village where there is an ancient building that looks like a gothic church with its unique tower and dome.
Event
Primary Package Itinerary :
08.30 – 09.00 : Welcome Ceremony
09.00 – 10.00 : River Walk Code on Sayidan
10.00 – 11.00 : Village Tracing Social Interaction
11.00 – 12.30 : Craft and Culinary Workshop
12.30 – 13.30 : Lunch and Enjoying Keroncong
Additional Information : Reserve a day before arrival
Homestay
• Pendapa Andari Homestay
• Bed & Breakfast Omah Ndelik
• Inepan D’Ambar Code
• Jasmine Heritage Homestay
• Banana Homestay Prawirodirjan
Contact Person
Surahman – 088216765318
