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In The Kingdom of Boti

In The Kingdom of Boti Postcard

Located in the mountainous area of Central South Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, the village of Boti is a shining example of how tradition can still survive amidst a torrent of high-tech modernity. In Boti, the staff of leadership steadfastly transfers from the king to the prince of each generation and the solemn tradition of the local Halaika religion is fiercely defended. It’s a slow life in Boti, where the men tend the fields and the women keep the home while producing charming handcrafts in their spare time.

Photographer : Muhammad Fadli
Camera : Canon EOS 5DmkII, Lens EF 24-70mm f/2.8

A traditional pavilion stands in the middle of the village

Fetching water

A middle-aged Boti woman in front of her house

The Boti market, held once every week, is a crowded meeting place for Inner Boti and Outer Boti villagers

Corn is one of the village’s staple foods

A display of Boti weaving

A Boti woman sits waiting for her cotton to dry to later spin into yarn

Local girls pound corn

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