Flores is an island with a special culture that captivates the heart. There are some traditional village icons that become tourist destinations, one of which is Kampung Gurusina. The location is in Watumanu Village, Jerebuu District, Ngada District, East Nusa Tenggara. There are many cultural attractions you can see here.
These settlements are divided into several areas according to adat requirements. Among them are custom buildings, traditional houses, protective trees, and plantation areas. Locals call the lodges they live in sao names. The number itself is more than 30 buildings of similar shape and size.
These settlements are divided into several areas according to adat requirements. Among them are custom buildings, traditional houses, protective trees, and plantation areas. Locals call the lodges they live in sao names. The number itself is more than 30 buildings of similar shape and size.
Sao-sao is quite large, made of wood pieces, bamboo, and the roof is made of reeds. At the front of the house there are buffalo horns that become a sign of glory and wealth of its inhabitants. There are many things you can do in the village of Gurusina. The most interesting of course to see how the activities and rituals of the lasting custom built hundreds of years. Facilities like the inn are not here yet, but you can already bring home souvenirs of woven fabrics and other accessories.
Because this tourist place is in the interior, then the access is not so easy. You have to travel a distance of 26 kilometers from downtown Bajawa using a motor vehicle. No need to worry about getting bored during the trip. On the way you will see beautiful scenery in the form of trees and gallant mount Inienne in the distance.
