Stock Photo: Bagonjong House From Minangkabau, West Sumatera
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The word "bagonjong" refers to the design of the pointed roof that soars high into the sky. Its roof is shaped like a buffalo horn, symbolizing victory. On the island of Java, it is said that the Minangkabau people have won buffalo fighting competitions in the past. Rumah Gadang has a curving roof and resembles a tall boat due to its appearance.
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