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Rumah Budaya Sumba

A bright museum room displays wooden carvings and dark pottery on brown shelves, with framed photographs on a white wall and patterned curtains by windows.
Inside Rumah Budaya Sumba, tall carved pillars frame a hall with display cases, stone artifacts, and a high wooden ceiling.
A traditional Sumba-style building with a tall, pointed brown roof and tiled lower roof stands elevated on stone steps, surrounded by green palm trees under a blue sky.
Two traditional Sumba buildings with high red roofs flank a central path leading to a smaller building under a bright blue sky, with a sign for 'Budaya Sumba' in the foreground.
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Rumah Budaya Sumba, situated in Tambolaka City just 10 minutes from Tambolaka Airport, stands as the most comprehensive museum on Sumba Island and is open to the public. Upon entry, visitors are required to register in the guestbook and make a donation. The museum features an expansive layout with three main buildings designed in traditional Sumbanese architectural styles. Each building houses a rich collection of historical artifacts and cultural relics from Sumba.

The museum was established by Father Robert, a dedicated missionary with a profound commitment to preserving Sumbanese culture. His initiative aimed to fill the cultural void on the island, ensuring that Sumbanese children and adults alike could connect with their heritage. Father Robert’s vision has played a crucial role in cultural preservation and education, allowing the local community to better appreciate and understand their rich historical legacy.

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