Nias Stone Jump
Nias is an Indonesian archipelago located on the western of Sumatra, with an area of approximately 5.625 km. Nias island has a rich of natural resources such as copra, rubber, cocoa, fish, coal and even oil was stored in the earth’s Nias. Nias Island has a unique cultural attraction that is very different from other cultures in Indonesia.
This island is inhabited by a majority of the Nias tribe (local language: Ono Niha), which still has the megalithic culture. This island has a culture where the values manifested tradition still strong in the form of social relations, geographical environment, cultural artifacts that became a process that is intact. If you visit these islands then you will find a megalith sites and artifacts, traditional villages, rich language, crafts and traditional architecture.
Indonesian Rupiah-Stone Jump
Nias Handicraft
Many tourists know this island because it has beautiful beaches and good waves for surfing. Usually, tourists destinations on Nias is Sorake beach located in South Nias district. But other than beach Sorake, there is a beautiful surfing spot in South Nias Island called Sibaranun Island. On this island there is only one village called Village Sibaranun and this place is still very quiet because it is far from the crowds.
One of the most famous attractions is stone jump. It’s like piles of stones about two-meters high is where a young man dressed in customary will jump over. There are some trained people who are and always ready to show these attractions.
Nias Wave-Surfing Spot
Nias Sunset View
Nias Traditional House
Nias Dance War
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