Local Community Participation in the Development of Historical Tourist Attractions Batu Kursi of the Huta Siallagan Trial (Case Study: Siallagan Pinda Raya Village, Simanindo District, Samosir Regency)

ABSTRACT: This research was motivated by the emergence of historical tourism of the Siallagan court seat stone located in Pindaraya Siallagan Village. This study aims to see how the participation of local communities in the development of Siallagan tourism in Siallagan Pindaraya Village. The methods used are observation and interviews with tourists and the surrounding community and using literature studies. From the results of the study, it was concluded that the participation of local people in this tourist attraction is very high. This is evidenced by the large number of community participation in developing tourist attractions by selling various souvenirs and providing supporting facilities for tourism activities such as: restaurants, accommodation (hotels / inns), and souvenir shops. And other participation, the community always applies seven charmsTourism in welcoming every tourist who comes to historical attractions in Pindaraya Siallagan Village.

Keywords – Community Participation, Tourism Development