Betang Traditional House
B etang is a typical traditional house of Borneo spread across various locations on Borneo Island and inhabited by the Dayak people - especially those living inland - which usually used as center of the customary settlement. Image by Folks of Dayak Betang has its unique purpose. Designed with elongated shape which is only has one single stairs as an entrance. The stair which is used for enter to Betang called "Hejan". Betang was built in high position from the ground in order to avoid enemies that can come suddenly, wild animals, or floods that sometimes hit the the village. Almost all betang can be found on the edge of major rivers in Borneo. Betang built in rather enormous size with about 30-150 meter length, 10-30 meter width and the pillars about 3-5 meter height. Betang constructed using high quality wood, the ironwood ( Eusideroxylon zwageri T et B ). This wood can remain persisted over hundreds of years and anti termite. This is the best wood ever. Betang...