I’m going to talk about one of the traditional buildings from my hometown. It is a bilingual It is, um, buildings that, uh, owned by many villages, and it’s available in their village, because it is a part of the our culture in my local preference. However, I really love the one compared to others, uh, which is, uh, currently located in 1 of the small islands in Maluku. Uh, I love these buildings because, uh, the shapes of the building itself, uh, still preserved and still original because it it, uh, has been reserved by the community for a long time. And it is situated exactly in an, uh, center of the island and, um, uh, in the area of mosque. And it is near, uh, uh, near the mosque. And This building made from, um, natural materials, uh, half of wood. And the the the floor itself made from from the sand and the rule from the. I guess this building was built in a colonial system era considering that, uh, half of their, uh, building constructed by constructed from from the conflict. So as we know, that concrete itself, are being introduced by the Dutch. So I guess, uh, that’s the that’s my assumption. So, yeah, I think that’s very, fascinating building, and I also see that.
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I'm going to talk about a traditional building from my hometown. It's a beautiful, old structure that's owned by the village and is a vital part of our local culture. While there are many similar buildings in the area, I have a special fondness for one located on a small island in Maluku. I love this building because its original shape has been preserved for generations, thanks to the community's dedication to its upkeep. It sits prominently in the center of the island, near the mosque, and is constructed from natural materials like wood. The floor is made from sand and the roof is thatched. I believe this building dates back to the colonial era, as it incorporates elements like concrete, which was introduced by the Dutch. This fascinating building is a testament to the history and craftsmanship of our ancestors, and I find it truly inspiring.
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