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Managu Horbo Tu Borotan
The biting cold and fog have not yet dissipated. Several people are preparing the stage equipment, and clusters of their relatives, in traditional Batak attire, are beginning to arrive. One by one, they occupy the broad field in Parbaba village, Pangururan, Samosir Island.
In the distance, we can see the man called the Pakahirhiri (buffalo slaughterer) getting ready. He is giving the buffalo special treatment, as it is a critical part of today’s event–a sacred traditional festival called–Managu Horbo Tu Borotan performed by the Batak, specifically the community of Samosir, to express gratitude.
The Managu Horbo Tu Borotan was the highlight of the Bolon Festival held from 1 to 7 July 2007. This unique ritual focuses on the buffalo, the favored beast always used in Batak ceremonies.
The buffalo employed in this ceremony must Read the rest of this entry »
Sitting in a small warung beside the lapping waters of Bali’s Lake Batur, in the fishing village of Toya Bungkah, we tucked into steaming bowls of fried rice to prepare for our early morning rise. The village, one of eight ‘bintang danu’ (stars of the lake) dotted around the water’s edge, is the main starting point for trekking up Gunung Batur – one of Bali’s most photographed active volcanoes. Built alongside sulphurous hot springs that bubble into the lake, even the village’s cheapest home-stays boast a constant supply of hot water, perfect for easing the aching limbs of weary hikers.
The crescent-shaped Lake Batur is set within the gigantic caldera of an extinct volcano. It is reminiscent of a huge soup Read the rest of this entry »
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