Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is a cultural theme park tour of Indonesia in East Jakarta. An area of ​​approximately 250 square kilometers is located at coordinates 6 ° 18'6 .8 "S, 106 ° 53'47 .2" East. This park is a summary of the culture of Indonesia, which covers many aspects of daily life of people 26 provinces of Indonesia (in 1975) is displayed in the pavilion area of ​​traditional architecture, seta showing various fashion, dance and traditions of the region. In addition, in the middle there is a lake TMII miniature depicting the Indonesian archipelago in the middle, a cable car, various museums and the IMAX Theatre and Theatre Land Keong Mas Remix), a variety of recreational facilities makes TMIII as one of the leading tourist areas in the capital city.
The idea of ​​building a miniature which includes completeness of Indonesia with everything in it is triggered by the First Lady, Siti Hartinah, better known as Ibu Tien Soeharto. This idea blaze at a meeting on Jalan Cendana no. 8 Jakarta on March 13, 1970. Through this miniature is expected to evoke a sense of pride and love for the fatherland in the entire nation of Indonesia. [1] Thus began a project called Project Thumbnail Indonesia "Indonesia Indah", held by Yayasan Harapan Kita.

TMII was built in 1972 and inaugurated on April 20, 1975. Various aspects of the natural wealth and culture of Indonesia through the use of modern technology exhibited in the area of ​​150 hectares. Originally TMII somewhat hilly topography, but is in accordance with the wishes of the designer. Design teams take advantage of the uneven ground height is to create a landscape and a rich landscape, describe various types of environment in Indonesia.
TMII have a logo which basically consist of letters TMII, abbreviation of "Taman Mini Indonesia Indah". While the mascot in the form of Hanuman puppet called Nitra (Anjani Putra). Mascot Taman Mini "Indonesia Indah" was established usage by Mrs. Tien Soeharto, to coincide with the bi tiger TMII age, in 1991.