Wae Rebo, is a traditional village, located in Manggarai, Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara province. This village is famous for its unique traditional house called home "mbaru niang" . Waerebo with mbaru-niang house has received the highest award (Excellence Award) of UNESCO to the category of cultural heritage preservation. This award is a new recognition of the world for the preservation of traditional architecture.
Wae Rebo is located at an altitude of 1000 above sea level, surrounded by hills and lush forests, the village is often shrouded in fog when viewed from a distance. Worth if called village in the clouds. To achieve Wae Rebo, you must traverse the pristine forest areas. Lush forests accompanied by her animal complete. When you enter the forest, will be greeted with singing birds that seemed Pacycepal also accompany your steps.
Wae Rebo custom home is known as the 'Mbaru Niang' (round house conical). Mbaru niang consists of 5 levels. Each level has its own function, including: level-1 as a residence, level-2 for storing food, 3rd level to save seeds, level-4 to keep a stock of food in case of drought / crop failure , and level-5 for storing objects to prayer.
Waerebo, enchantment of natural beauty above the clouds
