Dear, fellas.
In this blog, I'm not only want to pour everything I think about inside my head but also share my travelling experiences. Let me have a nostalgia about my trip to Wae Rebo in 2015 and 2016.
It was a pleasure for me to be able to go there, and the experience was priceless. 2 flights, 5-hour driving, and 3-hour hiking to got there was definitely worth it. My purpose to went there was to celebrate The Indonesian Independence Day with my friends. Not only that, I was also learned about the depth of the traditional architecture/vernacular architecture in the other part of Indonesia.
We were not expected as tourists, but to be a part of the village and it was awesome to be able to mingle with the locals. I thought the locals would be ignorant but it turned out they were extremely friendly. I was really amazed at how they live their lives. Despite the fact that globalization era hits us in every corner, the simplicity of people in this village brings them joy. With no electricity (only available by night) and no technology, they still survive living their lives in peace and serenity in their hearts. They still stay true to their ancestor belief and doing some ceremony to worship their ancestor.
Basically, they already have everything their needs to fulfil their basic needs such as meal, clothes, and houses. Wood comes from the nearby forest, food comes from the nearby farm or the locals cut the chicken themselves, fruits and vegetables come from the nearby trees and many more. They also weave their clothes by themselves (tenun), not only for daily needs but also as a souvenir for the tourists.
I was so blessed to had such an opportunity like this. This trip was not about taking pictures right here and right there so on and so on but this trip has taught me an important lesson. Not only be the part of their daily lives but also be able to comprehend their point of view of life. This trip was such a self-reflection to me. Like, I was drowning in the complication of modern life, but the survival of these people with their minimalism was a wake-up call to me. Last but not least, I've learned that no matter how far we go, we must always remember where we came from. And that's home for us.
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