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Where is Nias located?
Nias is an island off the western coast of Sumatra.
What activities can you do in Nias?
You can go surfing, swim, and see sea turtles.
What are the most renowned events in Nias?
The most well-known performances are War Dances and Stone Jumping.
What is the Nias traditional house called? Describe the building!
Omo Sebua is built on big ironwood pillars with towering roofs.
Where do tourists usually surf? Where is it located?
The best-known surfing area for tourists is Sorake Bay, which is on the southern tip of the island.
If you are a tourist, what traditional event will you most likely see?
War Dances
How do you enter a traditional Nias house?
You climb up a narrow staircase that leads to a trap door at the top.
How do we know that it's not dangerous to surf at the most popular surfing area in Nias?
The area is enclosed by the Lagundri and Sorake beaches, so it is fairly safe.
What do young Nias men do when they become adults?
They do the Stone Jumping ritual, where they have to leap over two-meter stone towers.