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     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 about s...

  NINNA.ID -Although still less than a year old,  NINNA.ID  has already proven itself to have skilled journalists. This isn’t just an internal compliment—it’s a recognition acknowledged by  Bank Indonesia Sibolga . One of  NINNA.ID's  journalists,  Damayanti Sinaga , secured  2nd place  in a writing competition organized by  Bank Indonesia Sibolga  last June. The competition, themed  "Innovation and Effective Communication Strategies to Enhance Acceptance and Literacy of the Undigitized Population on Digital Payment Systems,"  attracted several seasoned journalists from the  Lake Toba region . In the end, three winners were selected. 1st place :  Sahat Jason Gultom  ( Batakpos.com ) 2nd place :  Damayanti Sinaga  ( NINNA.ID ) 3rd place :  Jhonny WP Simatupang  ( Medanmerdeka.com ) The panel of judges included representatives from  PWI Sumut, the University of North Sumatra (USU), and...