Wae Rebo is a small traditional village situated on a high land, in
Ruteng, Manggarai Tengah, 7 hours from Labuan Bajo. Since it’s located on the
top of mountain, the accessibility from and to the village is quite difficult
for some people, but it’s interesting for the explorer or hikers.
We can reach the Wae Rebo Village from the famous destination of eastern
Indonesia which is Labuan Bajo. The air connectivity to Labuan Bajo are widely
available from some major islands in Indonesia especially, the tourism island
of Bali. From Labuan Bajo we need to rent car, and take about 5 – 7 hours drive
to Denge Village, a small village before Wae Rebo. From Denge Village we need to
hike to the top of the mountain about 3 hours by walk to reach the Wae Rebo
Village. A local guide is very important to show us the trekking route, as well
as to talk to the locals in Wae Rebo in relation to the welcome ceremony in the
village.
The Wae Rebo villagers are very stick to their custom. They live on the
of the mountain with full of simplicity, but they are very rich of culture. They
are very friendly, welcoming every visitor with smile from heart. They still consistent
with their own traditional lifestyle, however the tourism developed rapidly. Now,
they already prepare 2 houses specially for the visitors.
If you are visiting this village, you need to stay overnight, and feel
the atmosphere. It is very calm, with cold air and nature sound. Don’t forget
to wake up early morning to see the sun arise from the back of the mountain, and
its light illuminates the mountain slope slowly. Then a view moments letter,
the smoke will be out from the top of the houses, since the locals start to
cook their breakfast. This moment is the most breath-taking moment, you’ll feel
the true happiness and peacefulness. Far from pollution, traffic and many stressful
things.
One thing that every tourist need to note is, please help the locals to preserve
their culture. Please don’t ask to much. They don’t really need any
improvement, since it’s already their way of life from hundred years ago. Let’s
keep it’s authenticity, so every generation in the world will know the life of
Wae Rebo villagers as they supposed to be.
Don’t forget to bring your own rubbish back, keep the Wae Rebo Village
clean and the nature live well.
Be a smart traveler!
See the Wae Rebo village closer from this video.
Be a smart traveler!
See the Wae Rebo village closer from this video.
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