Bena is a village that is situated 10 km from Bajawa the capital of Ngada regency. The village consists of two parallel rows of traditional high thatch - roofed houses. Highly visible in the center of the village are "Ngadhu" and "Bhaga" pairs of shrines. One of each clan is of the village representing the clan's ancestors. The " Ngadhu" is an anthropomorphic umbrella -like pole embodying the male ancestor of a clan. The truck is decorated with carvings and it topped with warriors - like figure.
The "Ngadhu" symbolized fierceness and virility. The "Bhaga" is a female ancestor clan shrine. It is a small hut with a thatch - roofed that resembles a miniatur of a traditional house. It symbolizes the santuary of the house and female body. The "Bhaga" offers enough space for one or two person to hold rituals for female ancestors.
Bena village offers an awesome of sight are megalithic formation in the center of village.Megaliths are means to connect with the supranatural realm and to communicate with the ancestors, often by animal sacrifices. Bena village give a majectic vista as the cultural tourism spot in Ngada regency.
By Wara Cypriano
Note: The article above is adapted from some sources.It gives a little bit information about Bena traditional village.Thanks for reading.
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