28 Apr 2025

The Living Heritage of West Kalimantan Traditional Houses

INFOBUDAYA.NET — In the rich and diverse tapestry of Indonesia’s cultural landscape, the traditional houses of West Kalimantan stand as monumental embodiments of communal life, ancestral wisdom, and architectural ingenuity. Far beyond their function as mere dwellings, these structures are sacred epicenters of cultural expression and philosophical reflection. Shaped by

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28 Apr 2025

Echoes of the Ancestors: The Sacred Philosophy Behind Maluku’s Traditional Houses

INFOBUDAYA.NET — Indonesia is a nation woven from the threads of countless ethnicities and traditions, where even a single region can harbor diverse languages, unique culinary expressions, and a variety of traditional houses, each with its own purpose and cultural soul. Among these regions, Maluku stands out with its wide

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27 Apr 2025

Tongkonan: A Profound Symbol of Toraja’s Culture

INFOBUDAYA.NET — The Tongkonan is the traditional house of the Toraja people in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and it stands as a profound symbol of both cultural identity and spiritual philosophy. Rooted in the teachings of Aluk Todolo, the indigenous Torajan belief system, the Tongkonan is not merely a physical shelter

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27 Apr 2025

The Sacred Geometry of Bangka Belitung Homes

INFOBUDAYA.NET — Tucked between sea and sky off the eastern coast of Sumatra, the Bangka Belitung Islands are more than a tropical postcard—they are a living archive of Indonesia’s ancestral wisdom. In these islands, traditional houses are not merely places to live but vessels of cultural memory, built with intention

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26 Apr 2025

Rumah Betawi: The Fusion of Culture That Produce A Unique Traditional House

INFOBUDAYA.NET — The history of Betawi traditional houses is inseparable from the cultural mosaic that gave birth to the Betawi people themselves. Rooted in the colonial era, the term “Betawi” was derived from “Batavia,” the name for Jakarta during the Dutch occupation. It wasn’t until the 1930 census that Betawi

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26 Apr 2025

The Sacred Harmony of Balinese Traditional Houses

INFOBUDAYA.NET — Balinese traditional houses are far more than just physical dwellings. They embody a cultural philosophy that intertwines architecture, spirituality, and nature. Every corner, structure, and ornament in a Balinese home reflects a profound belief in the harmonious balance between humans, the environment, and the divine. This belief is

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08 May 2015

Menjaga Rumoh Aceh Agar tak Tinggal Nama

Selasa (5/5) di Hotel Kuala Radja, Banda Aceh, sebanyak 40 pemangku adat, sejarawan, arsitek, dan tukang bangunan yang datang dari 23 kabupaten/kota dan mewakili delapan etnis di Aceh berkumpul dalam sebuah workshop untuk mengulik arsitektur tradisi warisan leluhur. Miniatur rumah tradisional Aceh Singkil menyambut kedatangan peserta workshop yang dihelat Dinas

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30 Apr 2015

Menjaga Bangunan Cagar Budaya

Kesadaran wisatawan untuk menaati aturan saat berkunjung ke obyek wisata cagar budaya nampaknya kurang. Hal ini yang terjadi di UPT Taman Arkeologi Onrust. Para pengunjung seringkali tidak memepedulikan aturan yang jelas terpampang di pintu masuk benteng. Larangan untuk menjaga kebersihan, tidak mencoret-coret, memaku, mengebor benteng, tidak menaiki benteng, tidak mendirikan

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