Culture
Singgan Plabupati Traditional House
A traditional house associated with Amaq Lokaq Singgan Plabupati, one of the customary officials within the Bayan customary community in Karang Bajo.
About this destination
Singgan Plabupati Traditional House is associated with Amaq Lokaq Singgan Plabupati, one of the customary officials within the Karang Bajo customary institutional structure. Within the Bayan customary system, Amaq Lokaq Singgan Plabupati serves as an attendant and guardian who supports the implementation of customary rituals and the customary community. The position forms part of a wider network of customary officials in Karang Bajo who work alongside the Pembekel, Walin Gumi, Kiai Lebe, customary custodians, and other Amaq Lokaq. Visually, the house retains characteristics of traditional architecture through the use of natural materials, particularly its thatched roof and woven bamboo walls.
History
Singgan Plabupati Traditional House is associated with the position of Amaq Lokaq Singgan Plabupati within the customary structure of Karang Bajo. This position forms part of the broader institutional system of the Bayan customary community, in which different customary officials are entrusted with specific responsibilities related to rituals and community life. Reliable information regarding the exact construction date, original builder, or historical changes to the house has not yet been documented sufficiently.