About Praijing Village
Praijing Village is a traditional Marapu village located on a hill in Tebara, Kota Waikabubak, West Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It is notable for its cluster of 38 traditional Sumbanese houses with towering thatched roofs and megalithic stone tombs. The village preserves ancestral architecture, ikat weaving traditions, and offers panoramic views over Waikabubak and surrounding rice fields valley.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hillside settlement of traditional Sumbanese houses with high peaked thatched roofs arranged around stone-paved courtyards containing megalithic tombs. The village offers elevated views over Waikabubak town and surrounding rice fields. Visitors can walk between houses, observe daily activities, see women weaving ikat textiles, interact with residents, and take photographs. A local guide typically accompanies visitors to explain house structure and customs.
Key highlights
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Hilltop traditional village with 38 iconic Sumbanese houses with tall thatched roofs
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Megalithic stone tombs located in the courtyards between houses
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Panoramic views over Waikabubak and surrounding rice fields
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Traditional hand-woven ikat textiles made and sold by local weavers
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Well-preserved example of Marapu traditional architecture and village layout