Stop by the Amazing Traditional House of North Sulawesi

Hello my fellas...

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As I mentioned before, TMII is very extensive, and talking about the traditional houses within it, it's like walking around a very large farm, or around a golf course, or even bigger. Since I was with my mother, who, incidentally, refuses to walk, we rode the free cart. We toured each traditional house using the cart and only briefly looked at each one—without getting off the cart. However, there were a few that we actually visited, stopping to see how unique they were.

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Let's get it!

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The Traditional House of North Sulawesi

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The house that caught my attention while touring the traditional houses at TMII was a traditional house from North Sulawesi province. Like the traditional houses of other provinces at TMII, replicas were built to reflect the size and area, and some types are native to the province.

Each traditional house has its own unique characteristics, including this traditional house from North Sulawesi. What caught my attention were the statues of people wearing traditional Minahasan attire on the left and right sides of the entrance gate.

and this is the Traditional House of North Sulawesi... Welcome...

Rumah Walewangko

This traditional house from North Sulawesi province is called the Walewangko House. Like most traditional houses, the Walewangko House is built on stilts and is constructed entirely of wood. This type of house typically serves more than just a residence. Furthermore, a house this large is typically used by more than one family, reflecting the motto of most Indonesians who enjoy gathering.

Because the concept is a stilt house, the Walewangko House has large wooden stairs installed on the left and right of the building, right in front of the terrace. If you've ever seen a hotel with twin staircases in its lobby, then it's exactly like that. It's a tall staircase, and if you climb up and down it for an intense period of time, I'm sure your feet will feel sore. However, it's different if you're a Minahasan who is used to the activity of climbing and descending such tall stairs.

Isn't this traditional North Sulawesi house truly fascinating? They even assemble each piece of wood very neatly, paying close attention to the straightness of the lines.

This photo could have been more aesthetically pleasing if only my mom had a better grasp of the angles. Haha, but that's totally okay. Entering Walewangko's house, I felt like I was living in a quiet, windy, and green area of North Sulawesi. When you open the window, you'll surely be happy to linger and gaze at the view outside.

I enjoyed touring this traditional house of North Sulawesi. One thing I admire about this traditional house—and all the replicas of traditional houses in TMII—is the detail of the architects who created it so closely that everyone doesn't need to go to the original to see the unique facts of their own culture.

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Let's moving forward to others Traditional House...

Hasta La Vista...

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_{All photos taken by iPhone 13}

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