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   Hello, my name is Damayanti Sinaga, but you can call me  Butet . In Batak culture, “Butet” is a name often given to female babies, but as I’ve grown, it’s become a part of my identity. Though I’m no longer a baby, the name stuck, especially as many people outside the  Batak community call me Butet. Over time, I’ve come to embrace it. I live in  Kampung Ulos Hutaraja Pardamean , a charming village located on the beautiful  Samosir Island , which is nestled next to the majestic  Lake Toba  in the highlands of North Sumatra. Living here, surrounded by natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, fills me with pride. It’s no wonder I’ve become passionate about sharing my home with others. A Passion for Guiding and Promoting Lake Toba One of the main reasons I became a tour guide is my deep desire to meet and connect with people from all over the world. Through guiding, I can introduce visitors to the wonders of  Lake Toba , which holds a special...

        Among the tour guides around Lake Toba, the name  Damayanti Sinaga  is often mentioned with genuine respect. Not because she has worked the longest, but because of the way she thinks, speaks, and acts. She guides not only with her voice, but with meaning. From the beginning, Damayanti never saw guiding as just a job. For her, being a tour guide is  a way to introduce her homeland with heart and knowledge . She wants the world to know that Lake Toba is not only a breathtaking landscape but also home to the rich history, language, and culture of the Batak people. Her background as a  journalist for Harian Analisa  and  Editor at NINNA.ID  has shaped her into a guide who is both factual and engaging. She’s used to researching, writing, and presenting stories with structure and depth. When she speaks to visitors, her storytelling flows like a feature article—rich in information, yet warm and personal. Senior tour guides and trav...

       Damayanti’s Guests Explore Girsang Village NINNA.ID -When you think of Sumatra, you may picture  the vast volcanic Lake Toba , the  lush jungles of Gunung Leuser , or the  graceful Minangkabau houses of West Sumatra . But to truly experience this island, you need someone who can bring its stories to life. That is where  Damayanti Sinaga  — warmly known as  Butet  — steps in. Who is Butet? In Batak culture,  Butet  is a loving name for baby girls. For Damayanti, the name has become part of her identity and her guiding spirit. Born in Medan and raised in the Batak heartland, she now lives in  Kampung Ulos Hutaraja , a traditional weaving village on Samosir Island, at the heart of Lake Toba. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and a community rich in tradition, Damayanti’s passion for guiding was born. She often says: “Lake Toba is not just a place, it’s a story waiting to be told.” For her, guiding is not only ...