Spektrum: Kebesaran Gayo dalam Pentas Seajarah

Abstract

Gayo people's role in national history during Dutch colonization is very significant. The exposure of their role will surely uplift the sense of natio­nalism and patriotism of Gayo people toward Indo­nesia. Since every region has its own history, it is suggested that: 1) there is a research of the history of Gayo/Linge which later become the regency of Aceh Tengah; 2) the local government should seek to enhance the prestige and dignity of Takengon in the eyes of nation in form of proposing Gayo's pioneer of independence hero; 3) the local people and go­vernment should seek, nurture, and maintain the heritages of Gayo ranging from the mythical /legendary to the archaeological objects that were collected in the form of sites and museums.