Rumah gadang

rumah gadang: are the traditional homes (Indonesian: 'rumah adat') of the Minangkabau. The architecture, construction, internal and external decoration, and the functions of the house reflect the culture and values of the Minangkabau. A rumah gadang serves as a residence, a hall for family meetings, and for ceremonial activities. With the Minangkabau society being matrilineal, the rumah gadang is owned by the women of the family who live there - ownership is passed from mother to daughter.

The houses have dramatic curved roof structure with multi-tired, upswept gables. Shuttered windows are built into walls incised with profuse painted floral carvings. The term rumah gadang usually refers to the larger communal homes, however, smaller single residences share many of its architectural elements.^[1]

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Jalan Polowijan, Yogyakarta, Central Java

Getting around Yogyakarta is easy and cheap. Becaks are the best way. The young fellow was curious as to why I was taking his foto. On Jalan Polowijan is located Pasar Ngasem - the infamous Bird Market.

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tumpeng

tumpeng,,
obne of the indonesian kuliner
originated from central java
usually used in cultural ceremony and birthday event

kerupuk eating contest

kerupuk eating contest
usually held on national day, 17 of august
this game was originated from indonesia











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