You definitely know the love story of Rangga and Cinta which was popular among teenagers in the 2000s? Yes, their love story is presented in the film What’s Up With Love, played by famous artists Nicholas Saputra and Dian Sastrowardoyo. In its sequel, this AADC film was filmed on Rhema Hill, Ayam Church, to be precise in 2016. Well, after it was broadcast, it turned out that the filmboomUntil finally many tourists have retraced the love story of Rangga and Cinta at the Chicken Church to this day.
Getvisionfrom God to build the Chicken Church
At first thefounder, namely Daniel Alamsyah, who was an employee of a private company in Jakarta, came to Magelang Regency for work purposes, precisely in 1988. After that, he came to Gombong Village where Bukit Rhema is located and met a deaf man named Warjito. At that time, he followed Warjito and was surprised when he saw that the view on the hill was the same as he had dreamed of. After that, he decided to pray all night and that’s how he got somethingvisionto build a house of worship for the entire congregation. Liketaglinesbeing promoted, namely “House Of Prayer For All The Nation”.
Not a Church but a House of Worship for All People
Many tourists out there mistake Rhema Hill for a church. Despite the fact that this building has never been used as a church. There are various houses of worship for several religions, such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity. Apart from that, twelve prayer rooms are also provided which can be used by tourists with any religious background.
Construction of the building on Rhema Hill began around 1992 to 2000. However, in 2000 construction had to stop due to the monetary crisis that hit Indonesia in 1998. Until finally in 2013 construction was able to continue until 2014. Only after that was it used as a shooting location for AADC 2 and began to be visited by many tourists.
The shape of a crowned dove
The overall design of the building was designed directly by Mrfounder,namely Daniel Alamsyah. The building on Rhema Hill is actually shaped like a dove. However, the perception in the eyes of many tourists is that it is shaped like a chicken. Even though this building is shaped like a dove wearing a crown. Well, the crown is often mistaken for a cock’s comb, so it’s no wonder that tourists call it the cock’s church. The dove was chosen because it is considered to symbolize peace, love and loyalty.
You can choose Rhema Hill as a placeeducational tour near Borobudur. The education you will receive is related to the beauty of diversity and tolerance in religion. Apart from that, from the middle part, tourists will be presented with a visual of Borobudur Temple from a distance. It doesn’t stop there, at the crown of the highest floor, namely the 7th floor, tourists can see the expanse of mountains. Without a doubt, tourists will be amazed by the view of several mountains at once. Among them, Mount Sumbing, Sindoro, Merbabu, and Merapi.
Moving on to the shop section, tourists can eat delicious dishes such as bakmie djowosignature mealinBukit Rhema Shop.Uniquely, here they sell love coffee which is taken from the name of one of the actors in the film AADC 2. From this shop you can also enjoy snacks accompanied by the beautiful green expanse of the Menoreh Hills.
Bukit Rhema Chicken Church has become one of the leading Magelang tourist attractions that is worth visiting with your partner or family. Don’t forget to come to Rhema Hill and enjoy its beauty!
