Traditional Houses in Indonesia
Friday, October 7, 2011 12:16:09 PM
Indonesia has a motto:
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is the official national motto of Indonesia. The phrase is Old Javanese translated as "Unity in Diversity,".[1] It is inscribed in the Indonesian national symbol, Garuda Pancasila (written on the scroll gripped by the Garuda's claws), and is mentioned specifically in article 36A of the Constitution of Indonesia.
It is a quotation from an Old Javanese poem Kakawin Sutasoma, written by Mpu Tantular during the reign of the Majapahit empire sometime in the 14th century. Kakawin contains epic poems written in metres.
This poem is notable as it promotes tolerance between Hindus (Shivaites) and Buddhists. (wiki)
The Architecture of Indonesia reflects the diversity of cultural, historical and geographic influences that have shaped Indonesia as a whole. Invaders, colonisers, missionaries, merchants and traders brought cultural changes that had a profound effect on building styles and techniques. Traditionally, the most significant foreign influence has been Indian. However, Chinese, Arab—and since the 18th and 19th centuries—European influences have been important. (wiki)
Aceh Traditional House. It is called Rumoh Aceh.
Medan, North Sumatera called their traditional house as Rumah balai batak toba
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Padang, Sumatera Barat (West Sumatra) traditional house is called Rumah Gadang.
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Riau, Pekanbaru traditional house is called Rumah melayu selaso jatuh kembar
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Jambi, Jambi traditional house is called Rumah panggung
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South Sumatera, the traditional house is called Rumah Limas.
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Lampung, the traditional house is called Rumah Sesat.
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DKI Jakarta, the traditional house is called Rumah Kebaya.
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West Java, the traditional house is called Rumah kasepuhan Cirebon.
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Central Java, the traditional house is called Rumah Joglo.
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Jogyakarta, the traditonal house is called Rumah Bangsal Kencono.
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West kalimantan, the traditional house is called Rumah Panjang.
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Central kalimantan, the trasitional house is called Rumah Bentang.
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South Kalimantan, the traditional house is called Rumah Banjar Bubungan Tinggi.
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East Kalimantan, the traditional house is called Rumah Lamin.
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North Sulawesi, the traditional house is called Rumah pewaris.
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Middle Sulawesi, the traditional house is called Rumah Sauraja.
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South Sulawesi, the traditional house is called Rumah Tongkonan
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South East Sulawesi, the traditiona house is called Rumah Istana Buton.
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Bali, the traditionall house is called Rumah Gapura Candi Bentar.
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Nusa Tenggara Barat, the traditional house is called Rumah Dalam Loka Samawa.
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Nusa Tenggara Timur, the traditional house is called Rumah Musalaki.

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Maluku, the traditional house is called Rumah Baileo.

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Irian jaya, the traditional house is called Rumah Honai.
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dirkthetomster # Friday, October 7, 2011 12:47:47 PM
TeresiaThere2ia # Friday, October 7, 2011 2:37:53 PM
Thank you, my darling
dirkthetomster # Friday, October 7, 2011 4:16:32 PM
Stardancer # Saturday, October 8, 2011 1:14:48 AM
therabbithole # Saturday, October 8, 2011 3:19:27 AM
TeresiaThere2ia # Saturday, October 8, 2011 6:49:48 AM
Thank you Star for being interested in the culture that I share here
TeresiaThere2ia # Saturday, October 8, 2011 6:52:55 AM
Ben Treinbentrein # Saturday, October 8, 2011 1:51:45 PM
Without airconditioning, would the last one be the coolest inside?
TeresiaThere2ia # Saturday, October 8, 2011 6:11:37 PM
Originally posted by bentrein:
You are right, Ben.
The house that you mean belongs to Irian Jaya people. The weather is cold because it is near the Jaya Wijaya mountain. So the house is made of wood without windows and the roof is made of hay or grass to keep the inside warm.
Angelikiellinidata # Sunday, October 9, 2011 3:16:04 AM
I do appreciate so much the work you did to put this post together! very informative.
It seems to me that Indonesia is like New York... a place of diversity !
Ben Treinbentrein # Sunday, October 9, 2011 4:17:15 AM
Originally posted by There2ia:
That is surprising - given the location of the country...
I do know Irian Jaya, but am not familiar with the Wijaya mountains... Where are they? Anywhere near the Baliem valey? Or more around Manokwari? I don't remember for sure - there are lakes there in the mountains where the nights were indeed cool when I was there. The Anggi lakes?
Don't worry if you don't know them. It's a big country. I don't know every lake in Europe!
Darkogdare # Monday, October 10, 2011 8:18:22 PM
TeresiaThere2ia # Tuesday, October 11, 2011 7:30:01 AM
Ben, here is a link about the mountain.
Ben Treinbentrein # Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:52:02 AM
L.DNLDH # Tuesday, October 11, 2011 3:25:56 PM
TeresiaThere2ia # Tuesday, October 11, 2011 5:57:37 PM
TeresiaThere2ia # Wednesday, October 12, 2011 11:52:08 AM
Originally posted by ellinidata:
Angelliki, you are right. It is sometimes not so easy to deal with as we have some differences in norms and culture. The most important to know and to do is how we can respect one and another.
Thank you for stopping by here
TeresiaThere2ia # Wednesday, October 12, 2011 11:53:15 AM
Originally posted by bentrein:
I have never been there either
Ben Treinbentrein # Thursday, October 13, 2011 12:44:38 AM
studio41 # Thursday, October 13, 2011 3:44:00 AM
and many on stilts, elevated- for flood purposes, I imagine.
TeresiaThere2ia # Thursday, October 13, 2011 9:06:31 AM
Ben Treinbentrein # Thursday, October 13, 2011 10:51:46 AM
TeresiaThere2ia # Thursday, October 13, 2011 11:11:15 AM
Originally posted by bentrein:
That is also one of the good reason but the other good reason is
Originally posted by bentrein:
studio41 # Friday, October 14, 2011 5:16:51 AM
Mad Scientistqlue # Saturday, October 15, 2011 1:33:32 PM
TeresiaThere2ia # Saturday, October 15, 2011 2:21:09 PM
Originally posted by qlue:
Yes, They are, Aadil
Mitthaodp # Saturday, October 15, 2011 5:16:45 PM
Mitthaodp # Saturday, October 15, 2011 5:18:58 PM
TeresiaThere2ia # Sunday, October 16, 2011 11:48:29 AM
Mitthaodp # Sunday, October 16, 2011 2:54:14 PM
AnchyAnitaMargita # Thursday, October 20, 2011 8:06:05 PM
TeresiaThere2ia # Saturday, October 22, 2011 4:40:13 PM
Originally posted by AnitaMargita:
Thank you Anchy
studio41 # Monday, October 24, 2011 8:30:04 AM
Originally posted by There2ia:
TeresiaThere2ia # Monday, October 24, 2011 2:24:08 PM
studio41 # Tuesday, October 25, 2011 8:19:56 AM
Originally posted by There2ia:
it became cooler here, we had the heat on last night- but, today was nicer and warmer again. I wonder what tomorrow will bring?
one thing I know, your baby is just the right temperature... cozy bundle you have
katarina kikikatarinakiki # Monday, October 31, 2011 12:42:40 PM
posting yang bagus bu! cinta tanah air banget!
TeresiaThere2ia # Monday, October 31, 2011 8:12:41 PM
TeresiaThere2ia # Monday, October 31, 2011 8:15:20 PM
L2D2 # Sunday, November 6, 2011 4:18:35 AM
TeresiaThere2ia # Wednesday, November 9, 2011 5:06:09 PM
Originally posted by L2D2:
Linda, try to have a look on these pictures. and you will be able to imagine how it would be look like. But I can a little describe that we will find first a terrace, where people usually a table and a pair of chairs. Then the next room is living room. Here where the people accept or welcome guest. There will be a set of chairs and a small cupboard where you put some interesting decorations such as, status or ceramics...
ERWINWulpen # Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:44:00 PM
deviana wijayaiklanrumahdijual # Saturday, March 31, 2012 10:40:50 AM
terimakasih anda telah melestarikan budaya bangsa kita
TeresiaThere2ia # Monday, April 2, 2012 2:44:12 PM
TeresiaThere2ia # Monday, April 2, 2012 2:46:24 PM