How do people live in a STILT VILLAGE???
December 22, 2023 · 13 min · 300 views · Pulau Hoga
What this video covers
The crew anchors in 15.5 meters of water at Hoga, an island in the Wakatobi region, while navigating high winds and a derelict dive resort.3:17 The anchorage provides access to vibrant coral reefs and high-quality snorkeling conditions.4:33 Nearby on Kaladupa Island, the crew visits a Bajou sea nomad village built entirely on stilts over a 25-hectare area of mined coral.8:50 This community of approximately 1,800 people, historically known for living on dugout teak houseboats, now maintains a sedentary lifestyle with schools, shops, and recreation zones.9:47 Local folklore attributes the village's location to a traditional agreement where settlers were permitted to build wherever a stone thrown from land landed in the water.9:33 The Bajou people rely on artisanal fishing using handmade bamboo goggles and dugout canoes.12:22 During the visit, the crew interacts with local residents and observes the village's unique timber-based infrastructure.12:10
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