Jacky Chan's village in Aceh

After 13 years after the tsunami in Aceh, there was a better-known Chinese-Indonesian village of Kampong Jacky Chan located in the hills of Neuheun Village, Mesjid Raya Sub-district, Aceh Besar, about 17 km from Banda Aceh. Why is it better known as Jacky Chan's Village? In fact, who built the Chinese government?

It is said that sponsoring and raising funds Jacky Chan. But, in the inscription mentioned that the village of Jacky Chan or Kampung Friendship Indonesia-China was funded by the China Charity Federation and Red Cross Society of China. And, the implementation of development is done directly by the contractor from China, namely Synohydro Coorporation China, which was inaugurated July 19, 2007.

Jackie Chan has come directly to Aceh, accompanied by Erick Tsang and miss World 2004 Julia Martilla Garcia

The Chinese government built 606 units of type 42 homes in the 22.4 hectare area for tsunami victims in 2004. Construction of tsunami victims was the result of the Indonesian government's agreement with the Chinese government when President Yudhoyono visited the country on July 28, 2005. The agreement was followed by community donors China is working with Aceh Besar district. Including in terms of location selection.

The first stone laying was made by Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Lian Lik Juan. On July 19, 2007, tsunami resident complex that swallowed USD 7 million (around Rp 65 billion) was inaugurated. The $ 7 million work is China's largest grant project between the equally affected regions of the tsunami. The nuances of China are so thick as they enter the gates of Kampung Jacky Chan that are actually like the bungalow complex, or the villa.

The entrance gate is wide enough with ornaments made just like entering the door or gate of buildings generally in China or Chinatown complex in many countries. What a Chinese characteristic. There also emblazoned '' Kampung Persahabatan Indonesia-Tiongkok '' in big letters at the entrance.

Looks at the condition of Kampung "Jackie Chan" in Aceh which is currently made some people as a tourist because of its good sunset location.

In addition to the buildings are neatly arranged, smooth road up and down following the contours of the hills are beautiful. The Chinese government's relief house is more like an elite residential complex on the island of Java in general. Moreover, the quality of each home building type 42 is pretty good. Plus, colorful paint on every block that increasingly add to the beautiful housing in the hills.

Not surprisingly, the settlement of tsunami victims built by the Chinese government in the hills is well known to the people of Banda Aceh, Jacky Chan Village is very strategic. In addition to being at an altitude of approximately 300 meters, also approximately 1.5 kilometers from the beach. That position made the village relatively safe from the tsunami and had a beautiful view. As far as the eye could see, at the top of the hill of Neuheun Village, where the tsunami victims' housing was donated by the Chinese government was built, everything looked beautiful. Sea, beaches, harbors, settlements, and mountains seem to connect. The panorama from the top of the hill is absolutely enchanting.

China-China friendship camp funded by China Charity Federation and Red Cross Society of China

Housing Jacky Chan is also equipped with facilities of worship with a large and beautiful mosque, there are kindergarten, elementary, polyclinic, and play facilities. Start basketball court, soccer field, building meeting, up to mini market. In every place it was written. This building is a form of Chinese community donation, complete with Chinese characters listed.

The inhabitants of Jacky Chan Village who were victims of the 26 December 2004 tsunami consisted of various professional and ethnic backgrounds. Fishermen, motorbike rickshaw drivers, traders, employees, and entrepreneurs are all here. Part of Aceh, there are descendants of Aceh-Java, Tionghoa, and other tribes. All live in harmony and help each other because it feels senasib.Misalnya, if there are other residents who have a sudden need, there family or sick child, and no vehicle, can be escorted or borrowed vehicles other occupants.