The people of Sumba Island still hold tight their customs and culture, so it is not surprising that if you visit Sumba Island, you will see many buildings that are somewhat unique because buildings are made in different shapes from buildings that are commonly found in other areas. One of the locations on the island of Sumba that has a unique building that is in Praijing Village.
Kampong Praijing is one of the traditional villages on the island of Sumba with a unique layout and form of houses, houses in the village of praijing are made using natural materials namely stone and wood which on the walls of each building uses wood and the roof is made of tassel.
Houses in praijing village are made into three parts which have different functions such as Lei Bangun or under the house as a place to raise livestock, Rongu Uma or the second level which is a place to live while Uma Daluku or attic is made as a place to store food and various sorts of heirlooms from the people of the village of praijing.
On the roof of the house has been equipped with a kind of carved pole that serves as a distinguishing door between the door of the men and the door of the women. Which is usually the door of the men used by the head of the family or commonly called the father to enter the house while the door of the woman is used by women or mothers to go shopping for household needs.
Kampong praijing is one of the most visited villages by tourists because the people of praijing village are accustomed to the arrival of visitors or tourists both domestic and foreign tourists so it is not surprising that if you visit the praijing village you will be welcomed by the people in there.
If you want to visit the Praijing village, you should use the services of a guide so that you can more easily communicate with the people there. To hire a tour guide service, you can contact the contact number available and you can also rent a car complete with the driver to accompany your vacation while on the island of Sumba.