Minangkabau

Minangkabau is situated in central Sumatra and is famous for its matrilineal system, typical houses and rice fields.
The main town of Minangkabau is said to be the Bukkitinggi. In fact it is its surrounding what made this place visited by tourist. There are two volcanoes one can climb, Sianok valley - smaller version of American grand canyon and you should not miss the kings palace.

Equipment: Pentax mz-5n, AF28-80/3.5-5.6, AF80-320/4.5-5.6

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Girl On Boat, Minangkabau, Indonesia

girl on boat

Kids Playing In Mosque, Minangkabau, Indonesia

kids playing in mosque

On The Market, Minangkabau, Indonesia

on the market

Sianok Valley, Minangkabau, Indonesia

sianok valley

Clocktower In B.tinggi, Minangkabau, Indonesia

clocktower in b.tinggi

On The Market, Minangkabau, Indonesia

on the market

Princess Rooms, Minangkabau, Indonesia

princess rooms

Rice Field, Minangkabau, Indonesia

rice field

Market In Padang, Minangkabau, Indonesia

market in padang

Selamat Datang.., Minangkabau, Indonesia

selamat datang..

Children In Sianok Valley, Minangkabau, Indonesia

children in sianok..

Working On Rice Padi, Minangkabau, Indonesia

working on rice padi

Kings Palace, Minangkabau, Indonesia

kings palace

Minang Roof, Minangkabau, Indonesia

minang roof

Kings Palace, Minangkabau, Indonesia

kings palace

Detail Of Minang Textile, Minangkabau, Indonesia

detail of minang textile

Kings Throne, Minangkabau, Indonesia

kings throne

Kings Palace, Minangkabau, Indonesia

kings palace