West Sumatra

The amazing regency with Padang as capital. Located in Sumatra island.

The natural enchantment of Bukit Barisan found in this region, the land of the Minangkabau, they call it Ranah minang.

The Matrilineal system performed by this ethnic group is unified with the Patrilineal culture if the Muslim Religion.

The unification of both can also be seen in its typical traditional architecture with its carved pitched roofs

Endless flowing rivers and streams decend from the mountain and gather into expansive and enchanting lakes, circled by the spectacular sight of terraced rice-fields.

The transitional the Ancient phases of Minang tradition from the Ancient to the Hindu and colonial period are marked by the remains of statue and architecture, to be found throughout the region.