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Kenali Traditional Village
The Lampung traditional house, called Lamban Pesagi (photo: @travel.detik)
Kenali Traditional Village
Every region in Indonesia has a particular traditional house that represents the area, culture or the way the ancestors live for generations. In Lampung, the wooden traditional stage house is called Lamban Pesagi. The bottom part of the house serves as a place to save livestock and crops. Located in West Lampung, the Kenali Traditional Village is an instance of this tradition.
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Angsa Duo
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Tenun Bima
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a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with
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Leuit Sijimat
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Biji Kopi
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Kasih Tak Sampai
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