Wae Rebo is an old Manggaraian village,
situated in pleasant, isolated mountain scenery. The village offers
visitors a unique opportunity to see authentic Manggarai housing and to
experience the everyday life of the local community. In the village of
Wae Rebo, visitors can see mbaru niang – traditional, circular
cone-shaped houses with very unique architecture. Nowadays, it is still a
place to hold meetings, rituals and Sunday-morning prayers together.
The village can only be reached by way
of a three-hour hike (depending on your physical condition) from the
lowlands. The hike is definitely worth the effort: the dense rain forest
along the narrow path to Wae Rebo is one of a stunning biological
diversity. Not only does it host interesting vegetation, including
orchids, palms, and different ferns, but also an impressive population
of singing birds.
Wae Rebo Village is a traditional
village at west part of Flores, Manggarai, Nusa Tenggara Timur. It is
located in between two mountains, which is about 1200 meters above sea
level. There are 7 traditional houses made from wood, all with a
rope-bundle construction in this village. These traditional houses make
this village impressive and unique. The community in this village make
their houses themselves, all with very natural sources from the jungle.
The culture of local community as the main attraction. Their culture
related to the nature, belief sytem, local tradition/custom, and social
life.