Some famous traditional villages in Flores include Wae Rebo Traditional Village, Bena Traditional Village, and Ruteng Pu’u Traditional Village. Wae Rebo Village, also known as the “land above the clouds,” is located at an altitude of 1200 meters and is famous for its unique Mbaru Niang traditional house. Bena Traditional Village, which is one of the oldest traditional villages in Flores, has historical relics from the Megalithic era. Ruteng Pu’u Traditional Village, located near Ruteng, also has natural beauty and interesting history.
Here are more details about the traditional villages in Flores:
- Wae Rebo Traditional Village: Located at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level, it is famous for its cone-shaped Mbaru Niang traditional house made of palm leaves. This village is also known for its natural beauty and strong traditional culture.
- Bena Traditional Village: This is a village from the Megalithic civilization and is one of the oldest traditional villages in Flores. Here, there are 9 tribes and there are still many relics from the Megalithic era. This village is also famous for its quality weaving.
- Ruteng Pu’u Traditional Village:
- Located near Ruteng, surrounded by green hills with coffee forests and rice fields. This village is famous for its history and cultural richness, and still maintains its existence to this day.
In addition to the three traditional villages above, there are many other traditional villages in Flores that are interesting to visit, such as Melo Traditional Village, Tololela Traditional Village, and Nggela Traditional Village.
