Six Iconic North Sumatra Traditional Houses, Fun to Explore
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VIVA – North Sumatra has several iconic traditional houses to explore. In fact, the Batak tribe that inhabits the area of ??North Sumatra has a variety of tribes, including the Batak Toba Tribe, Mandailing, Pakpak, Karo, Simalungun, and also Angkola Tribe.
Each of these tribes has its cultural variety that distinguishes one tribe from another. The difference can be seen in the traditional house owned by each tribe. These traditional houses were built according to the function, and local geographical conditions. Traditional houses in North Sumatra also have their philosophies.
Well, here are some traditional houses in North Sumatra, from various sources.
1. Karo Traditional House
Rumah Adat Karo
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The most well-known traditional house of North Sumatra is the Karo traditional house. This Karo traditional house is the tallest and largest traditional house in North Sumatra, with a height of up to 12 meters.
Interestingly, despite being the largest and tallest traditional house in North Sumatra, this Karo traditional house was built without using nails. Sixteen pillars are leaning against large stones that support this building so that it stands strong. Uniquely, the roof is made of black fibers tied in a woven bamboo frame.
As for the floor, it is made of wood which is arranged and arranged neatly so that it sticks to one another. This Karo traditional house has another name, namely the Siwaluh Jabu traditional house which means that this traditional house is inhabited by eight families who have different roles in the household.
2. Nias Traditional House
Museum Puasaka Nias
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Nias traditional houses are divided into two types, namely Omo Hada and Omo Sebua. The Omo Hada traditional house is a Nias traditional house used for ordinary Nias people. As for the Omo Sebua traditional house, it is intended for high-ranking officials to nobles.
In terms of shape, the two buildings are not much different. However, from the size, it is very clear that it looks different. The Omo Sebua traditional house has a type of house on stilts with a height under the stage reaching 2-5 meters. As for Omo Hada, the stage under the stage only reaches 1-2 meters.
