2. Circumnavigation of Sumatra

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Minangkabau bride and groom on way to ceremony Solok, West Sumatra
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Minangkabau bride and groom on way to ceremony Solok, West Sumatra

Minangkabau bride and groomtraditional dresswedding ceremonySolokWest Sumatra

  • Minangkabau bride and groom on way to ceremony Solok, West Sumatra
  • Portrait of a Minangkabau woman at the window of a traditional 'big house', Solok, West Sumatra<br /> <br /> These houses are called Rumah Gadang or 'spired roof house' and are used for village ceremonies such as feasts and weddings. The whole house, with its buffalo horn-shaped roof line, can be seen here: <a href="http://goo.gl/5zQAst">http://goo.gl/5zQAst</a>
  • Minangkabau women at the window of a traditional 'big house', Solok, West Sumatra
  • Minangkabau women at the window of a traditional house (Rumah Gadang), Solok, West Sumatra
  • Three curious women peeking out from behind the curtains at a Minankabau wedding ceremony, Solok, West Sumatra<br /> <br /> Other scenes from the Minangkabau wedding, including the wedding cake can be seen here: <a href="http://goo.gl/bosmfT">http://goo.gl/bosmfT</a><br /> <br /> 21/09/13 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Wedding cakes at a Minangkabau wedding feast, Solok, West Sumatra
  • Guests at Minankabau wedding feast in big house (Rumah Gadang), Solok, West Sumatra
  • Minankabau matron wedding feast in big house (Rumah Gadang), Solok, West Sumatra
  • Minankabau bride and groom, Solok, West Sumatra
  • Minankabau bride, groom and dignitaries, Solok, West Sumatra
  • Portrait of two Minangkabau sisters, Solok, West Sumatra<br /> <br /> You might also enjoy this 'kids are kids everywhere' shot, seen here: <a href="http://goo.gl/cZcrCT">http://goo.gl/cZcrCT</a><br /> <br /> 24/09/13 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Rice paddies, Solok, West Sumatra
  • Two Minangkabau school girls sharing a secret, with reflections in a rice paddy, Solok, West Sumatra
  • Young rice stalks with reflections, Solok West Sumatra
  • Minangkabau musicians playing traditional brass instruments, Cupek, West Sumatra,
  • Curious girl and her reflection in the rice paddy, Solok, West Sumatra
  • Minangkabau flute player, Cupek, West Sumatra
  • Minangkabau wedding group in traditional dress, Cupek, West Sumatra
  • Caught them trying to stifle a smile!<br /> <br /> Minangkabau bride and groom, Cupek, West Sumatra<br /> <br /> The Minangkabau people are traditionally very solemn when their photos are taken, for example, see here: <a href="http://goo.gl/pLQq0N">http://goo.gl/pLQq0N</a><br /> I finally managed to capture the bride and groom smiling.<br /> <br /> 23/09/13 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Minangkabau wedding portrait, Cupek, West Sumatra

  • nelli

    on September 2, 2013

    GORGEOUS

  • brickroadphoto

    on September 2, 2013

    Beautiful clothing. Are these the mothers by their sides?

  • Rick Willis

    on September 2, 2013

    Great Costumes...

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