Bawomataluo Village is a fairly well-known village in South Nias. Of Teluk Dalam, we can achieve with a trip Bawomataluo Village along 15 kilometers using public transport. Bawomataluo village situated on a hill with a height of about 400 meters above sea level. Compared with other villages in South Nias, Bawomataluo Village is the village's most convenient. To reach this village, we have to climb 88 stone steps.
In the language of Nias, Bawomataluo Sun Hill has meaning, meaning hill and Mataluo Bawo means sun. And from its name, Bawomataluo Village has its own charm. Its position is located in hilly areas make Bawomataluo Village has the cool air. Uniquely, the entire surface area of the Village Bawomataluo composed by rocks, unlike other areas are covered with soil.
That said, Village Bawomataluo has existed since the days of huge megaliths or the stone age. The proof is an ancient form of traditional house building Nias king who is now the residence of the descendants of the fourth king of Nias. There was also consensus that the entire hall seat is made of rocks. All houses have a uniformity Bawomataluo Village, all have the same shape, its foundations are made of wood, and roof made of thatch.
Previously, all the villagers held the doctrine of animism Bawomataluo, where people worship the statues. The proof there is still a god statues and sculptures in the form of a tiger like man who is believed to be gods. The entire statue relics are now stored at the Museum of Nias. When the teachings of the Protestant religion into the Nias region in the 19th century, the villagers slowly Bawomataluo embraced the Protestant religion. This is evidenced by the old church building which was founded in the early 19th-century village Bawomataluo.
Village Bawomataluo Another uniqueness is that the picture of this village looks like a vast flat land with stones and filled with rows of houses facing each other. From the stairs into the village, we could see a row of houses and homes king of Nias on the left and a row of traditional houses and a population of the village hall on the right.Although centuries old, the buildings were still intact and well preserved. The buildings were never renovated a house except the roof which was replaced with zinc to make it more durable.
In addition to old buildings, Bawomataluo Village also has a Dutch cannon that his position was never on the move, which is in front of the hall of deliberation. Near the cannon Netherlands, there are some rocks about 10 meters in length. The stones were flat and its surface is black so it looks unique. That said, it is a long stone seat Nias king when to communicate something to people. But after the Protestant religion into Bawomataluo Village, a long stone that could be occupied by anyone.
In the language of Nias, Bawomataluo Sun Hill has meaning, meaning hill and Mataluo Bawo means sun. And from its name, Bawomataluo Village has its own charm. Its position is located in hilly areas make Bawomataluo Village has the cool air. Uniquely, the entire surface area of the Village Bawomataluo composed by rocks, unlike other areas are covered with soil.
That said, Village Bawomataluo has existed since the days of huge megaliths or the stone age. The proof is an ancient form of traditional house building Nias king who is now the residence of the descendants of the fourth king of Nias. There was also consensus that the entire hall seat is made of rocks. All houses have a uniformity Bawomataluo Village, all have the same shape, its foundations are made of wood, and roof made of thatch.
Previously, all the villagers held the doctrine of animism Bawomataluo, where people worship the statues. The proof there is still a god statues and sculptures in the form of a tiger like man who is believed to be gods. The entire statue relics are now stored at the Museum of Nias. When the teachings of the Protestant religion into the Nias region in the 19th century, the villagers slowly Bawomataluo embraced the Protestant religion. This is evidenced by the old church building which was founded in the early 19th-century village Bawomataluo.
Village Bawomataluo Another uniqueness is that the picture of this village looks like a vast flat land with stones and filled with rows of houses facing each other. From the stairs into the village, we could see a row of houses and homes king of Nias on the left and a row of traditional houses and a population of the village hall on the right.Although centuries old, the buildings were still intact and well preserved. The buildings were never renovated a house except the roof which was replaced with zinc to make it more durable.
In addition to old buildings, Bawomataluo Village also has a Dutch cannon that his position was never on the move, which is in front of the hall of deliberation. Near the cannon Netherlands, there are some rocks about 10 meters in length. The stones were flat and its surface is black so it looks unique. That said, it is a long stone seat Nias king when to communicate something to people. But after the Protestant religion into Bawomataluo Village, a long stone that could be occupied by anyone.
Hombo Batu
In the village there is also Bawomataluo special stone measuring 90 cm long, 60 cm width, and height of 2 meters. The stone was used as a tool to test the physical strength of men before he was considered mature Nias and Nias are allowed to be warrior king.For residents of the Village Bawomataluo, stone skipping is an honor and pride. Family of the boy who could jump over the stone often do large events like the cut of chicken or goat. Now jump tradition of rock called Hombo Batu is held every Saturday.
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