Land Frozen in Time

Though battered by modern civilization the Fatumnasi community continues to tightly hold fast to their tradition and conserve the environmentthanks to the influence of customary figures.

September 28, 2011

OUT of nowhere, orange and blue tents sprang up by the streeta sign that it was the time for the Fatumnasi flea market. The chill of the morning air did not deter tourists from going shopping. Situated in the South Central Timor (TTS) regency often visited by tourists, Fatumnasi is fairly crowded on market days. Mamas (mothers or wives) raced to offer their goods while adjusting their sarongs now and then. Some traded while rubbing their teeth wi

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