Um, well, I’m going to talk about one of the traditional, um, building for my hometown, which the building is called Bayleo. Bayleo is, uh, uh, traditional and heritage buildings in, um, from Maluku province. So actually, uh, all of the village oh, many villages have this building in their, uh, village because it is a part of, uh, our, uh, However, I love one that, uh, available recently in one small island, uh, in the east part of the city, the city center, which is Haruku Island because I love that one for the reason that the combination there, still reserve its, uh, shapes and, uh, recently, it’s still, uh, in a original shapes and, uh, it’s located in, um, near the mosque. Uh, and the ability itself made from the material from the nature and half of them are made, uh, from wood. And, uh, the floor still use her stone, and the rock, uh, made for, uh, made from the. Uh, I guess this building is, they built the this building was, uh, built in a colonialism era considering that it’s a design uh, is a half. It’s was, uh, contracted, uh, by a half of wood and, um, half of concrete. So as we know that, uh, for concrete, uh, are being introduced by the Dutch. So, uh, that’s why I take, uh, the conclusion that it is in colon colonization era. Um, the most interesting things about this building is they still, uh, use this building for a meeting. So because, uh, every village, they have their own culture where they usually uh, have a discussion together related to the culture and the customs or, like, they discuss the data and they use this building for the meeting, uh, point.
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I'd like to talk about a traditional building from my hometown called Bayleo. Bayleo is a heritage building from Maluku province, and many villages in the region have one. It's an important part of our cultural heritage. However, I'm particularly fond of one located on a small island called Haruku, in the eastern part of the city center. I love this Bayleo because it's remarkably well-preserved, retaining its original shape and structure. It's situated near a mosque, and its construction is a beautiful blend of natural materials. The building is primarily made of wood, with a stone floor and rock foundations. I believe it was built during the colonial era, as its design incorporates both wood and concrete. Concrete was introduced to the region by the Dutch, so this suggests a colonial influence. The most fascinating aspect of this Bayleo is its continued use as a meeting place. Each village has its own unique culture, and these buildings serve as gathering spots for discussions about traditions, customs, and important matters. It's a testament to the enduring value of these structures and their role in preserving the cultural heritage of the region.
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