From Aesthetic Village to Historical Value, East Sumba Must Be Included in the List for Future Holidays

Kapanlagi.com - Vacation is the most awaited moment after being busy with daily activities. Indonesia has many enjoyable places to be made as holiday destinations.

One of them that shouldn't be missed is East Sumba. This region, located in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, has many complete tourist destinations ranging from cultural villages that are Instagrammable to historical tourism that is certainly exciting to explore further. What are they?

Visiting Exotic Villages Rich in Past Culture

If you are a history enthusiast, then Kampung Raja Prailiu can be a choice. This village should not be absent from the list of tourist destinations to be visited.

Kampung Raja Prailiu itself is one of the kingdoms that still exist on the island of Sumba. There, visitors can see traces of ancient kingdoms that are interesting to study. The serene atmosphere will be felt immediately upon entering the environment of Kampung Raja Prailiu. Green trees that provide shade line up ready to welcome guests.

This place also offers a complete visual. How not, this place also has a traditional house with a pyramid-shaped roof known as uma batang or uma hori.

The Tomb of King Tamu Umbu Nggaba Rihi Eti with Strong Historical Value

In addition, tourists will also be presented with stone graves known as the tomb of King Tamu Umbu Nggaba Rihi Eti. Interestingly, the 40-ton stone grave is also decorated with various symbols. Anyone who sees these symbols will surely be interested in exploring further, as they have high cultural and artistic value.

Symbols are indeed deeply ingrained in the East Sumba community. The East Sumba community is even known as a community that is very familiar with various symbols.

Furthermore, these symbols contain philosophies and life principles firmly held by the people of East Sumba. "The East Sumba community is a community that lives in symbols," said the Regent of East Sumba, Khristofel Praing.

There are many symbols or images found on the tombs of the people of East Sumba. Each symbol or image has its own meaning. For example, the symbol of a male chicken and the symbol of a female duck or ama manu ina redi. This symbol reflects the presence of a leader in his community, a leader in his village.

In addition, there are also symbols of Crocodile and Turtle. Crocodile symbol (ana wuya rara) and Turtle (ana kara wulang) are symbols for the kings of Sumba. There is a deep meaning that can be learned from these symbols. Crocodile symbolizes calmness and courage. While the turtle symbolizes tranquility.

The charm of Raja Prailiu village is not only found in the historical relics stored within it. The friendliness of the local community in welcoming tourists cannot be doubted. While strolling through the village streets and yards, tourists will become familiar with the friendly greetings of the residents who make them comfortable and at ease.

They are also not hesitant to invite visitors to relax on the veranda of their homes and exchange stories. The friendliness of the villagers seems to sweeten the journey of visiting and leaving Raja Prailiu village. While chatting with the friendly village community, visitors can explore the 'tourist' attractions of the past.

Wow, isn't it interesting to visit East Sumba? Do you already know that East Sumba must be on your vacation bucket list, KLovers?

(kpl/jef)