Amid the modernization developments in public life, not necessarily dampen the values of ancient tradition or culture that is still adhered to the community. Cultural values in Indonesia as dependent on natural forces, it is still there, as do residents in the tribal Matabesi, in Belu regency, East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia.
Being on a hilltop with a staircase topography steps in the town of Belu, one of the regencies in East Nusa Tenggara directly adjacent to the state of Timor Leste. They still maintain the old culture for centuries. It is said that tribal Matabesi is the oldest tribes in the East, where the lives of residents here are still dependent on nature, just like the Bedouins in Java.
Broadly speaking Matabesi traditional house forms a cone-shaped, sometimes there is in the form of an upturned boat. Judging from the system structure and its construction, custom home Matabesi tribe had a system frame structure in the form of houses on stilts. Roofing materials that are non structural use dried palm leaves.
Their belief is Animism, so far There is not one of any religious teachings that touch and affect their lives. So do not be surprised in every house tribal Matabesi this, there are still believed to be the altar which gives strength to the media, especially the life of the supreme being, earth and water.
Matabesi tribal social life is quite harmonious, as between the members of this tribe there is still one blood or marriage ties in the village.
Children which is derived from the family tribe until now still not get an education. All the children here are educated with their lives just a natural life, one of which is to raise cattle anvil.
In addition to the trust which is believed tribal Animism Matabesi, life-giving forces of nature such as water, are also believed to be the giver a healing power all kinds of diseases. "Water is the lifeblood that should be on guard and Gentlemen", said Laumauk, Chief Matabesi.
During the life of many centuries, the ritual sacrifice of animals, is always done in the two sources of water every day to feed them. No wonder there is such a house outside of each statue is made of buffalo horn. Buffalo horn is a symbol of the power of the tribe who was also a reflection of man who likes to work hard.
Although derivatives Matabesi only about a dozen tribal heads of households only, other beliefs and prohibitions such as harvesting crops, should be done after the old.
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