Uma Cultural Stay Experience – Rorougot Settlement 3D2N
Experience 3 days and 2 nights living in the heart of Mentawai culture with MENTAVAGEN. Stay in an Uma (traditional communal house), learn ancestral skills alongside the Mentawai community, witness traditional sago processing, engage in cultural discussions with the Sikerei, and enjoy the harmony between nature and tradition. A seamless blend of adventure, culture, and local wisdom in one unforgettable journey! Trip Summary: Day 1 – Welcome & Uma Exploration: Arrive at Maileppet Pier, continue overland to Muntei, and take a motorized pompong boat to Rorougot. Receive a warm welcome at the Uma, followed by an exploration of Uma traditions. In the evening, attend an activity briefing and cultural discussion with the Sikerei around the campfire. Day 2 – Cultural Activities & Traditional Skills: In the morning, observe the making of squirrel traps (loga) and sago palm thatch roofs (tobat). From afternoon to late afternoon, witness the traditional sago flour processing (masirere sagu) and make sago containers from sago leaves (tappri). Wrap up the evening with a cultural discussion with the Sikerei about Mentawai traditions and philosophy. Day 3 – Farewell & Return: Morning breakfast and photo session with the Uma family. Travel back to Maileppet Pier, have lunch, enjoy free time, and prepare for MF ferry check-in to return to Padang.
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