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Caption: Minangkabau in Monochrome
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Caption: The word "Minangkabau" derived from a folktale of buffaloes fight wagering the land. The locals create a sneaky tactic to win this battle. In short, the locals won the wager. Buffalo's horn become the characteristic of the structures' roof in West Sumatra, a symbol of intelligence and strength.
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Caption: If you want to know more about Minangkabau, Istano Basa Pagaruyung is a place to go. It tells you the story of Minangkabau served in a contemporary style.
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Caption: Harau Valley Indonesia's Yosemite Park.
Can you imagine surrounded by hills, cliffs, waterfalls?
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Caption: Damn those kids are fearless!
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Caption: If you whisper here, your voice would be heard in 11.2ha area.
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Caption: Kelok 9 Literally translated to "The 9 Corners"
Guess how many corner this road has?
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Caption: No, not 9.
Have a try count it on your way up. For sure it's more than nine staggering corners.
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Caption: That twisty road on the right, is the original road. Twistier, narrower, and... scarier.
Caption: Puncak Mandeh You. In the peak point of a bay. Surrounded by capes and islands.
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Caption: The Great Mosque of West Sumatra is the latest Minangkabau's pride. Standing majestically in the middle of the Padang City.
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Caption: Inside, is a traditional dome shaped roof decorated with lights and modern calligraphy of God's name.
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Caption: more of me? medium: @cesraihandary
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