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UNESCO Top Award of Excellence 2012 for Wae Rebo’s Mbaru Niang traditional houses on Flores
Mbaru Niang, the traditional house in the village of Wae Rebo on the island of Flores, East Nusatenggara province, has received UNESCO’s Top Award – the Award of Excellence - among the 2012 Asia Pacific Heritage Award announced in Bangkok, Thailand on 27 August 2012.
” Mbaru Niang in Wae Rebo Village,
Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia received an Award of
Excellence. The community-led rebuilding project, initiated by the
voluntary effort of Indonesia’s Rumah Asuh Foundation,
is exceptional for the way that it successfully engaged with a broad
range of conservation issues at the local level. Through the
valorization of traditional knowledge in continuing architectural form
and construction practices, the project has re-established
sustainability of the local built environment and has promoted the pride
and spirit of the community”, explained UNESCO Press Release.
The Mbaru Niang is the cone-shaped house found only in the village of Wae Rebo in the district of West Manggarai on the island of Flores, direct neighbour to the Komodo National Park. Located some 1,100 meters above sea level, Wae Rebo is quite an isolated village surrounded by panoramic mountains and dense jungle. A visit to Wae Rebo is made through the disctrisct’s capital of Ruteng and a trek from the Denge Sebu village to the Race Wae river. Wae Rebo has grown into a favorite destination for eco-tourism.
Similar to the traditional “honai” house in Papua, the Mbaru Niang, however, is quite a tall structure, is completely conical and covered with thatch that reaches down from the roof to the ground. The Mbaru Niang has 5 levels and is made of wood and bamboo, but entirely without nails. Only strong rattan fibers hold the construction together. The first level is set aside for living quarters for the family, the second level is to store food and goods, the third to store seeds, the fourth is reserved for food stocks in case of draught and the fifth and top level is kept for offerings to the ancestors.
At present, there are only eight such
traditional houses left in Wae Rebo, but with the support of UNESCO and
the Rumah Asuh Foundation, new houses are being built by local
inhabitants based on the same age old traditional principles and values
handed down through generations. (See our photo essay on Wae Rebo at The Mbaru Niang is the cone-shaped house found only in the village of Wae Rebo in the district of West Manggarai on the island of Flores, direct neighbour to the Komodo National Park. Located some 1,100 meters above sea level, Wae Rebo is quite an isolated village surrounded by panoramic mountains and dense jungle. A visit to Wae Rebo is made through the disctrisct’s capital of Ruteng and a trek from the Denge Sebu village to the Race Wae river. Wae Rebo has grown into a favorite destination for eco-tourism.
Similar to the traditional “honai” house in Papua, the Mbaru Niang, however, is quite a tall structure, is completely conical and covered with thatch that reaches down from the roof to the ground. The Mbaru Niang has 5 levels and is made of wood and bamboo, but entirely without nails. Only strong rattan fibers hold the construction together. The first level is set aside for living quarters for the family, the second level is to store food and goods, the third to store seeds, the fourth is reserved for food stocks in case of draught and the fifth and top level is kept for offerings to the ancestors.
In UNESCO’s 2012 Asia Pacific Heritage Awards, a total of 43 entries, from 11 countries in the region, were submitted for consideration by UNESCO. The winners were selected based on the way that the projects reflected a clear understanding and application of the awards criteria, such as the articulation of the spirit of place, appropriate use or adaption, or the project’s contribution to the surrounding environment and the local community’s cultural and historical continuum.
Other criteria included the requirement that eligible projects must be more than 50 years old and the restoration must have been completed within the past 10 years. Buildings must have also been in viable use for at least one year from the date of the awards announcement.
Two Awards of Distinction were given to the Sethna Buildings in Mumbai, India and the Water Systems in Hampi, India. While three Awards of Merit were handed to the Zhizhusi Complex in Beijing, China; the Chandramauleshwat Temple in Hampi, India; and Khilingrong Mosque in Shigar, Pakistan. Two Honourable Mentions were also announced. They include the William Street Precinct in Perth, Australia and Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan, India.
Wae
Rebo is an old Manggaraian village, situated in pleasant, isolated
mountain scenery. The village offers visitors a unique opportunity to
see authentic Manggarai housing and to experience the everyday life of
the local community. In the village of Wae Rebo, visitors can see mbaru
niang – traditional, circular cone-shaped houses with very unique
architecture. Nowadays, it is still a place to hold meetings, rituals
and Sunday-morning prayers together.
The village can only be reached by way of a three-hour hike (depending on your physical condition) from the lowlands. The hike is definitely worth the effort: the dense rain forest along the narrow path to Wae Rebo is one of a stunning biological diversity. Not only does it host interesting vegetation, including orchids, palms, and different ferns, but also an impressive population of singing birds.
Wae Rebo has been supported to become the major culture tourism attraction in West Flores. Together with a team of Jakarta-based architects and the Indonesian government, the local community renovated four of their mbaru niang – or ‘drum houses’ in the Manggaraian language.
The circular, cone-shaped buildings were all rebuilt in a traditional way. In contrast today’s rectangular buildings, the hearth is situated in the center of the house. The massive roof, made out of palm fiber, is supported by a central wooden pole. The ceremonial house – differing in size from the other buildings – is the place where sacred heirloom drums and gongs are stored, and where different ceremonies and rituals are held. This house is a communal building, gathering eight families who are descended from a common ancestor under its huge roof. Its structure symbolizes the unity of the clan, with the sacred drums considered the clan’s medium to communicate with the ancestors.
When you visit Wae Rebo, you will not only see the authentic Manggaraian housing, but also get an opportunity to experience the daily life of the local people. Most of the people work in their gardens from early morning until dawn, busy with harvesting coffee and processing the beans. Even though weaving is not a major activity in Wae Rebo, you may encounter some women weaving traditional songket cloth. Visitors are welcome to spend the night in the mbaru niang, and to socialize and dine with the Wae Rebo community. You will sleep on a tikar, a woven mat made out of pandanus leaf, in the mbaru niang, and get a taste of how life used to be when the extended families still lived their lives under one roof.
Facilities
If you would like to stay in Wae Rebo for a night, there are several local guides as well as tour operators who can organize trekking and overnight stay for you, e.g. Leonardus Nyoman on +62 8123662110 or www.floresexotictours.com, Yeremias Uril on +6281380709223 or p3mtstaf@gmail.com, or Martinus Anggo on +6285239344046 or martin_anggo@yahoo.com. Blasius Monta (+6381339350775) can organize a local homestay in Denge. As the community offers you to experience their daily life, you will dine together with them and they will also take care of your well-being. Nevertheless, it is recommended to bring your own water supply with you.
How to get there
There are several options for getting to Wae Rebo:
Car or motorbike from Ruteng:
Start the 2.5 - 3 hour drive by heading south towards Golo Lusang. After having passed Pong Nggeok village, you will cross Wae Mese bridge. Go ahead to Narang village, followed by Nanga Ramut village, and you will end up in Dintor. From this small fishing village you can see the beautiful Mules Island. The road to the north brings you to Kombo – Wae Rebo’s twin village – and finally to Denge village, which is the starting point for the hike to Wae Rebo.
Truck (oto kayu) from Ruteng:
From the Mena Bus Terminal, the truck route will take you across the villages of Cancar, Pela, Todo, and Dintor before you finally reach Denge Village.
The oto kayu usually departs from the terminal in the afternoon. The trip takes about 3 – 3 1/2 hours. If you want to go back from Denge to Ruteng, you will have to wake up early as the bis kayu departs from Denge at 5.30am.
Boat:
The boat trip is a good option if you start the trip from Labuan Bajo. Head south to the coastal village of Nangalili. Once there, you have to rent a boat (about Rp 400,000) to take you to Dintor. As there is no regular boat schedule, it is highly recommended to charter the boat in advance (contact Pak Irwan, +62 812366 89171). The boat trip takes about two hours and leads you across to Mules Island. After having arrived in Dintor, continue your trip to Denge by ojek (about Rp 10,000) for about 20 minutes.
Hiking
In Denge, start the hike by taking the path between a local homestay and village SDK (elementary school). The hike will lead you across three rest spots. The first one is at Wae Lomba River, which is less than an hour from Denge. After another hour of trekking, you will find the second one, Pocoroko. This is an important place for villagers (and visitors) who want to make phone calls and send text messages from their mobile phones, as there is no mobile signal in Wae Rebo. From Pocoroko you will reach the third post, Nampe Bakok, which takes about 40 minutes. From here, enjoy the beautiful hill scenery before you reach Wae Rebo.
The village can only be reached by way of a three-hour hike (depending on your physical condition) from the lowlands. The hike is definitely worth the effort: the dense rain forest along the narrow path to Wae Rebo is one of a stunning biological diversity. Not only does it host interesting vegetation, including orchids, palms, and different ferns, but also an impressive population of singing birds.
Wae Rebo has been supported to become the major culture tourism attraction in West Flores. Together with a team of Jakarta-based architects and the Indonesian government, the local community renovated four of their mbaru niang – or ‘drum houses’ in the Manggaraian language.
The circular, cone-shaped buildings were all rebuilt in a traditional way. In contrast today’s rectangular buildings, the hearth is situated in the center of the house. The massive roof, made out of palm fiber, is supported by a central wooden pole. The ceremonial house – differing in size from the other buildings – is the place where sacred heirloom drums and gongs are stored, and where different ceremonies and rituals are held. This house is a communal building, gathering eight families who are descended from a common ancestor under its huge roof. Its structure symbolizes the unity of the clan, with the sacred drums considered the clan’s medium to communicate with the ancestors.
When you visit Wae Rebo, you will not only see the authentic Manggaraian housing, but also get an opportunity to experience the daily life of the local people. Most of the people work in their gardens from early morning until dawn, busy with harvesting coffee and processing the beans. Even though weaving is not a major activity in Wae Rebo, you may encounter some women weaving traditional songket cloth. Visitors are welcome to spend the night in the mbaru niang, and to socialize and dine with the Wae Rebo community. You will sleep on a tikar, a woven mat made out of pandanus leaf, in the mbaru niang, and get a taste of how life used to be when the extended families still lived their lives under one roof.
Facilities
If you would like to stay in Wae Rebo for a night, there are several local guides as well as tour operators who can organize trekking and overnight stay for you, e.g. Leonardus Nyoman on +62 8123662110 or www.floresexotictours.com, Yeremias Uril on +6281380709223 or p3mtstaf@gmail.com, or Martinus Anggo on +6285239344046 or martin_anggo@yahoo.com. Blasius Monta (+6381339350775) can organize a local homestay in Denge. As the community offers you to experience their daily life, you will dine together with them and they will also take care of your well-being. Nevertheless, it is recommended to bring your own water supply with you.
How to get there
There are several options for getting to Wae Rebo:
Car or motorbike from Ruteng:
Start the 2.5 - 3 hour drive by heading south towards Golo Lusang. After having passed Pong Nggeok village, you will cross Wae Mese bridge. Go ahead to Narang village, followed by Nanga Ramut village, and you will end up in Dintor. From this small fishing village you can see the beautiful Mules Island. The road to the north brings you to Kombo – Wae Rebo’s twin village – and finally to Denge village, which is the starting point for the hike to Wae Rebo.
Truck (oto kayu) from Ruteng:
From the Mena Bus Terminal, the truck route will take you across the villages of Cancar, Pela, Todo, and Dintor before you finally reach Denge Village.
The oto kayu usually departs from the terminal in the afternoon. The trip takes about 3 – 3 1/2 hours. If you want to go back from Denge to Ruteng, you will have to wake up early as the bis kayu departs from Denge at 5.30am.
Boat:
The boat trip is a good option if you start the trip from Labuan Bajo. Head south to the coastal village of Nangalili. Once there, you have to rent a boat (about Rp 400,000) to take you to Dintor. As there is no regular boat schedule, it is highly recommended to charter the boat in advance (contact Pak Irwan, +62 812366 89171). The boat trip takes about two hours and leads you across to Mules Island. After having arrived in Dintor, continue your trip to Denge by ojek (about Rp 10,000) for about 20 minutes.
Hiking
In Denge, start the hike by taking the path between a local homestay and village SDK (elementary school). The hike will lead you across three rest spots. The first one is at Wae Lomba River, which is less than an hour from Denge. After another hour of trekking, you will find the second one, Pocoroko. This is an important place for villagers (and visitors) who want to make phone calls and send text messages from their mobile phones, as there is no mobile signal in Wae Rebo. From Pocoroko you will reach the third post, Nampe Bakok, which takes about 40 minutes. From here, enjoy the beautiful hill scenery before you reach Wae Rebo.
Waerebo Primitive Village Trekking 03 Days 02 Nights
Impressive panorama with vast
mountainous surrounding dominated by cool temperature will be among the
feeling for those who visit the village. It is located at 1200 meters
above the sea level with refreshing atmosphere which requiring
challenging efforts of trekking to the village though the densely
populated forest. Often portrayed by its traditional Manggaraian house
of Mbaru Niang houses, which are round and windowless, with a central
hearth and a ridge pole sticking out from a conical, thatched roof
sloping down to the floor. The forest before wae rebo is also offers
adventure of birding as well since the village’s philosophy of calendar
is inspired from the dwelling birds.to identify the changing season.
Agricultural products are grown such
coffee and vanillas. The village signifies the only remaining authentic
character of Manggaraian traditional house throughout West Flores. Some
stories of how the unique kampong has been defending its community from
the current modernization were the bargaining position of outsiders
influence on culture tourism and the local’s livelihood. The people
claimed that the village is already 1080 years old counted from the
current existing 18th generation by multiplied the average age of 60
years per generation.
other stop over toward to the village
are Mules island 20 minutes from Dintor by boat, Information center Wae
Rebo,it can be also combined with the visit to Wae Rebo’s relative; Todo
Village. Experiencing the livelihood of noble and simple inhabitants of
Wae Rebo. Located in Satarlenda village, Satarmese Barat sub-district,
Manggarai,
Kampung Wae Rebo is a village at Flores,
Manggarai Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur (the east side of Bali). The first
tourist came from Czech Republic and no local tourist till 2009, which
was only 3 years ago (I felt a bit funny because foreigners even knew
this place earlier then us).
It’s placed between two mountains, and
what makes it unique is there are 7 traditional houses made from wood,
all with a rope-bundle construction (they don’t even use any single
nail!), 8 metres height and contained of 5 floors with a cone shape.
There are approximately 800 people live there, each house is fit by 8
families without electricity, signal, or television. The people of Wae
Rebo make their houses themselves, all with very natural sources from
the jungle.
For example, they cut a very heavy Worok
Wood from the jungle, and bring it together (approximately 50 people)
and sing a traditional song that is believed could make the wood feels
more light (they believe that the soul of their dead ancestors help them
to carry the wood). For the roof, they use ‘anyaman – ilalang’, the
wild grass that is bundled together.
They use a drying method, which is
cooking inside the house with woods and use the smoke of the fire to
dryen the grass. The more often they cook, the stronger roof they get.
The original culture is also very
interesting. One of them is the traditional ceremony to celebrate the
new house. They cut the neck of 2 white chickens and 1 red chicken. In
their believe, they send the fur of white chicken to God, and red
chicken to the ancestors. They have to cut the white chicken on the very
top of the house, which can be climbed by a bamboo stair from the
middle of the house, and make the blood touch the ‘Bongkok Pilar’, which
is the very central pilar of the house. After that, the elder people of
Wae Rebo sing their ancient song, then burn the chicken while they
still half alive! After the chicken has burnt, the elder people have the
duty to check the colon of the chicken. If it makes a clear rounding
shape, it has a good sign, and vice versa. From 5 days living there,
I’ve seen 9 chickens cut and 3 pigs killed for the ceremony.
The main occupation of them is farmer.
Even it seems hard (they need to go for 4 hours walking down and
climbing the mountain just to sell their coffee or vegetable at the
nearest market in other village). The closest school is also 4 hours
walking passing the jungle, mountains and river. For women, most of
older women have the skill to ‘menenun’ or sew which is make a cloth
from string that they bought from traditional market. It takes 1 till 3
months to finish one cloth which can be sold up to Rp. 500.000 (around
USD 50). From the interview, they started learning to sew the cloth as
soon as they finished the elementary school
The locals in Wae Rebo already provides a
new traditional guest house included standard toilet for the guests
called “Niang Maro” all the guests can stay there properly like locals
sleep on mats made from pandanus leavess which circle extends around the
main pillars.
Local agreement think out decisions cost for visitor:
Entrance in Wae Rebo Village
Rp.225.000/pax/night. Price include entrance fee (for local government),
donation to Wae Rebo village, guest house, lunch, dinner, breakfast.
Tourists who don’t want to stay
overnight in village will be charged Rp.100 000/pax. Price include
entrance fee (for local government), donation to Wae Rebo village and
lunch.
For the safety reasons during climbing
Poco Roko mount forest from Denge village to the top and down to Wae
Rebo village, all tourists should follow the locals as porter and
guides. Porter cost is about Rp.150000, per person go and back (return
to the Denge).
Crossing from Denge – Wae Rebo – Nandong
village (The village behind mountain close to Flores main road) the
porter cost is about Rp.200 000 per one porter.
If tourists want to see traditional
singing cost about Rp.200.000 per one-time showing. The traditional
singing called “Mbata” music accompanied by gong and drum.
Visitors should be maintain decorum when
you stay with local community in Wae Rebo village, should not be
embrace or kissing even though the husband and wife. When you want to
replace the clothes should be in a special room that has been prepared.
Location:
Located in Satarlenda village, Satarmese Barat sub-district, Manggarai
Located in Satarlenda village, Satarmese Barat sub-district, Manggarai
Distance:
83,7 km from Ruteng (2.5-3hours) sincluding trekking from Dintor to Wae Rebo (6,6km/± 4 hours). From Nangalili beach (from Labuan Bajo direction) by boat takes 2 hours
83,7 km from Ruteng (2.5-3hours) sincluding trekking from Dintor to Wae Rebo (6,6km/± 4 hours). From Nangalili beach (from Labuan Bajo direction) by boat takes 2 hours
Wae Rebo Primitive Village Trekking 03 Days 02 NIghts:
Itinerary:
Day 01 LABUANBAJO – DENGE or DINTOR
Drive from Labuan Bajo in the morning into inland of Flores through the Mountain View and beautiful landscape panoramic views, villages and rice fields. Lunch provide at at local restaurant in Ruteng. After lunch continue driving to Denge and stay overnight at locals house or Sleep in the tent which we provided. Spend the rest of the afternoon interacting with locals.
Itinerary:
Day 01 LABUANBAJO – DENGE or DINTOR
Drive from Labuan Bajo in the morning into inland of Flores through the Mountain View and beautiful landscape panoramic views, villages and rice fields. Lunch provide at at local restaurant in Ruteng. After lunch continue driving to Denge and stay overnight at locals house or Sleep in the tent which we provided. Spend the rest of the afternoon interacting with locals.
Day 02 DENGE – WAEREBO VILLAGE
After breakfast, Morning breakfast and Trek up hill through the rain forest to reach Wae Lomba – a creek as the first stop after about a one hour trek from Denge. Here the atmosphere of being in the forest is real while sometimes the song of Asian Paradise Flycatcher could be heard. Proceed then to reach Post 2 at Pocoroko a vantage point for picturesque views toward Savu sea in the south.
After breakfast, Morning breakfast and Trek up hill through the rain forest to reach Wae Lomba – a creek as the first stop after about a one hour trek from Denge. Here the atmosphere of being in the forest is real while sometimes the song of Asian Paradise Flycatcher could be heard. Proceed then to reach Post 2 at Pocoroko a vantage point for picturesque views toward Savu sea in the south.
It is the last place for cellular phone
connection services available. The next stop will be at Nampe Bakok – a
place where you will have a complete view over the traditional village
of Waerebo. Arrive at Waerebo by midday. Lunch and dinner will be
provided at the village.
Spend your whole afternoon in the
village to comprehend the local’s way of life and its surrounding. Your
overnight stay will be provided at a traditional house to share the
experience of being in the locals home.
Day 03 WAEREBO – DENGE – LABUANBAJO
Spend your morning in the village to experience the morning life of thePureTravel peasants and then trek the same way back but this time you walk downhill until reaching a point where the car is waiting to bring you back to Labuanbajo. Lunch will be provided en route. Arrive in Labuabbajo by late afternoon or early of the evening
Spend your morning in the village to experience the morning life of thePureTravel peasants and then trek the same way back but this time you walk downhill until reaching a point where the car is waiting to bring you back to Labuanbajo. Lunch will be provided en route. Arrive in Labuabbajo by late afternoon or early of the evening
Rate : Euro 200/person/min 02 person
Price Includes:
- Land transportation by air conditioned car
- Porter to carry logistic and equipments
- English Speaking Guide
- Admission fees
- Village accommodation or trekking equipments
- Meals as stated on the itinerary
- Land transportation by air conditioned car
- Porter to carry logistic and equipments
- English Speaking Guide
- Admission fees
- Village accommodation or trekking equipments
- Meals as stated on the itinerary
Price Excludes:
- Donation in the village
- Tips and personal expenses
- Tipping
- Any personal expenses
- Donation in the village
- Tips and personal expenses
- Tipping
- Any personal expenses
source: http://www.happywimmy.com/2011/06/exotic-trip-to-wae-rebo-nusa-tenggara.html
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