Rumah Adat
The people of West Sumatra belong to an ethnic group known as Minangkabau, a people with a rich and ancient culture. The bull is extremely important to their culture. The first thing one notices in West Sumatra is the huge roofs pointed upward at the sides. The traditional Minangkabau house was known as Rumah Gadang or Rumah Adat, and was covered with colorful woodcarvings. This one in Bukittinggi is a good example.
Rumah Adat
The people of West Sumatra belong to an ethnic group known as Minangkabau, a people with a rich and ancient culture. The bull is extremely important to their culture. The first thing one notices in West Sumatra is the huge roofs pointed upward at the sides. The traditional Minangkabau house was known as Rumah Gadang or Rumah Adat, and was covered with colorful woodcarvings. This one in Bukittinggi is a good example.