Mentawai Tribe (Mentawai Island, West Sumatra, Indonesia)
MENTAWAI TRIBE
Mentawai Tribe (also known as Mentawei and Mentawi) are the native people of the Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia. They live a semi-nomadic hunter gatherer lifestyle in the coastal and rainforest environments of the islands, isolated from modern community. And now the numbers always decreasing. The people are characterised by their heavy spirituality, body art, and their tendency to sharpen their teeth.
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The Mentawais - a collection of islands off the coast of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Famous for having some of the world's best surfing waves, the Mentawais are also an idyllic getaway location - perfect for couples looking for a few days on a paradise island. All the food is sourced locally and cooked by on-sight chefs. I highly recommend the Aloita resort. Super friendly staff, incredible pricing, and the perfect location.
SUMATRA - how to travel Indonesia? (Mentawai Islands, Bukit Lawang, Medan etc.)
How to travel Indonesia? Indonesia has 17.508 islands you could possibly visit: Bali, Java, Kalimantan, Lombok, Komodo or Sumatra.
We travelled Sumatra and had a spectacular time here.
Let's start with some quick facts about Sumatra. First of all, Sumatra is a big island. Whatever you plan to cover on your trip, you will realize fast that it is hard to see all the highlights of Sumatra. We had to skip a lot. It's not only that the island itself is so big, it is also hard to get around. Compared to other countries in Southeast Asia we think that Indonesia is one of the countries which makes it a little bit harder to get around. There are not many tourist busses like in Thailand or Cambodia (and no open bus tickets like in Vietnam). This is also nice as you will definitely meet and travel with locals. On the other hand it was really hard sometimes to find the right bus terminal and not to end up being scammed. Another quick fact about Sumatra: this island was quite touristy for a while, like 20 years ago, but it is not anymore. There are some main spots like Lake Toba or Bukit Lawang for example. But at places like Bukittinggi, Harau Valley, Lake Maninjau you can be pretty much alone - not seeing (m)any other tourists.
As I said it is hard to cover all the main spots of Sumatra. Here is a list of the places we went to:
1. Medan: huge city, 2 Million people are living here, we tried to leave as quick as possible.
2. Bukit Lawang: The main spot to go. Here you can hike through the jungle spotting wild Orangutans and other species.
3. Bukittinggi: nice small town - not many tourists.
4. Lake Maninjau: a place to relax, swim in the lake, eat some fresh fish or try other Indonesian food.
5. Harau Valley: rock formations, waterfalls and rice fields. Here you can wake up in your guesthouse next to a huge rock, having beakfast on the balcony.
6. Padang: bigger, smelly city, nice hotels, restaurants and malls.
7. Mentawai Islands: beautiful islands, perfect for snorkeling and surfing, really hard to get here on you own, jungle trekking to meet the tribe people.
Mentawai in West Sumatra, Indonesia
Photo video of Mentawai Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia
Aerial pics shot with DJI Phantom 2 quadcopter.
Feeding time, Siberut island, Mentawai - West Sumatra, Indonesia
An elderly man Mr. Kuki feeding his Pigs in Dorogot village, Siberut island, Mentawai, West Sumatra - Indonesia
LuisSurf Mentawais Botik Sumatra Indonesia
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One of the best waves in indonesia - Mentawai island ,West sumatra ,Indonesia
Salah satu pulau dengan ombak terbaik di sumatra barat ,pulau yang indah dengan keramahan khas penduduk indonesia
Living with Mentawai Tribes (Siberut, Sumatra), Avgust 2014
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Just a glimpse of daily life of Mentawai Tribes on Siberut island on the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. See what they look like, what they do, how shamans sing. But if you have time, you should see it live.
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Kandui Resort, Mentawai Islands
Kandui Resort is found slap bang in the middle of the playgrounds surf zone in the Mentawai islands & remains the most popular choice for a mid to high end surf trip to this remote corner of Sumatra. Kandui is the closest resort to rifles (arguably Sumatra's best right hander, if not in Indonesia!). Four bobs, a-frames, karangbat left are right out the front and kandui left and baby kandui are just 5 mins away by boat. Guests will also be a short speedboat ride away to around 20 other world class waves.
Festival Mentawai Island 2016 , West Sumatra, Indonesia
Surfing Festival Pesona Mentawai Island, West Sumatra. Indonesia
Max's travel diary part 12 Indonesia (Sumatra) and Mentawai Islands .
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Surftrip Sumatra Feb. 2018 : Nias & Mentawai Islands (Masokut)
Nias Island : Sorake Beach
Masokut : Beng Bengs, Nipussi, Pitstops
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Honolua Blomfield visits Aloita Resort in the Mentawai islands, Sumatra.
Honolua Blomfield visits Aloita Resort in the Mentawai islands in 2018. Watch the 2017 world longboard champion dance across the resorts local left hander with consummate ease.
Hitchhiking through Sumatra + Mentawai islands adventure
Two Czech girls traveling on a low budget thew Sumatra and Mentawai islands. Low budget, big adventure!
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Video from Mentawai's made in Aloita resort
MENTAWAI SURF BARREL PERFECTION SUMATRA INDONESIA
Surfing Mentawai Islands Sumatra Indonesia. The Best Empty & Ridden Barrels. Shot from Water, Land & Boat.
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Meeting the Indonesian Tribe in Mentawai Island. [Documentary]
Hello people I am back with a Documentary. My first documentary.
In January I decided to go to West Sumatra (Mentawai) and meet one of the world still existing tribes.
A different video than those I am used to do, but this is a way for me to try something new which I hope you like.
During my stay with the tribe I experienced a lot of thing like: how they make tattoos, make poison and make the tradicional dress.
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