00:00Nipah Island
00:30On this island there is an Indonesian-style UFO Crop Circle.
00:39Crop Circles are rice fields or fields that are suspected to be created by UFOs and were created in just one night.
00:46However, it turns out that this pattern was deliberately created by the residents of Cancar village, Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara,
00:53which is worked on with a scope system to determine the work area.
00:57When seen from a distance, this rice field looks like a spider's web.
01:08This island has the beauty of being the largest contributor of endemic birds in the world,
01:14which perhaps some people don't know yet.
01:17However, not only that, this island is also known for its magical three-colored lake.
01:23The colors in this lake continue to change over time.
01:28In fact, scientists from Wesleyan University conducted a geochemical survey of this lake.
01:34and found that the water in each lake was chemically different resulting in varying colors.
01:42Welcome to Flores, a stunning hidden paradise.
01:54An island located in the East Nusa Tenggara Province of Indonesia.
01:58Precisely to the north of the Flores Sea, south of the Sewu Sea, west of Sumbawa Island, and to the east of the Solor Islands.
02:08An island hidden in the vast ocean, holding a fascinating natural secret, accompanied by extraordinary cultural richness.
02:17Flores is a hidden gem in the east of the archipelago.
02:23The natural beauty is like a living painting.
02:26Towering mountains surrounded by wide green forests.
02:37And among these towering mountains, there is an icon that is truly amazing.
02:44It is Lake Kelimutu, with its distinctive and mysterious three-colored water, as if it were the natural canvas of this island.
02:58However, the natural beauty of Flores is not its only persona.
03:03This island also holds a very diverse cultural heritage.
03:06This is home to dozens of ethnic groups with unique customs who live side by side.
03:12Like the Manggarai tribe for example.
03:16The beauty of Wairebo village in Manggarai offers a piece of heaven with a magical message.
03:22From Wairebo village with its main attractions.
03:25Namely a unique traditional house called Mbaru Niang.
03:33This village is a place where the traditions and life of the Manggarai tribe are still preserved and well maintained.
03:40Then there is the Lamaholot tribe, a tribe that adheres to the principle of clan exogamy or seeking a partner outside of their own clan.
03:50With a dowry in the form of ivory as a sign that the woman has left her family clan.
03:55And the Leo tribe, which is the oldest tribe in Ende, is characterized by the gawi dance.
04:06This dance is an expression of gratitude to God.
04:09And their ancestors were equipped with energetic traditional dances.
04:15Ikat weaving is full of meaning and decorated with unique traditional houses which are silent witnesses to the rich culture of this island.
04:25However, Flores' wealth does not stop there.
04:32This island is also known as the island with the largest number of bird species in the world.
04:37Around 85% of all bird species with limited distribution are in Flores and there are 10 other endemic subspecies of Flores.
04:48Like the gerugiwa bird, an endemic songbird that has 11 different chirping sounds.
04:55This bird is said to be a spirit bird.
04:59The Flores Eagle with the scientific name, Nisaitus Flores.
05:03The King of the Sky, Ruler of the Flores Sky.
05:07Flores Lorikeet.
05:09This bird is often referred to as the Mini Beo bird.
05:13Because its shape is similar to a parrot.
05:15But the size is smaller.
05:17And the yellow-crested parrot is a very beautiful bird.
05:23Its feathers are pure white with a bright yellow crest that can be held up like a crown.
05:29The Flores Punai is a very beautiful and unique type of bird.
05:35This bird is famous for its bright and attractive feather colors and melodious voice.
05:40Komodo or commonly called Komodo Dragon is the king of the island from the Purbaraksasa lizard species
05:47which can only be found on this island and the surrounding islands.
05:51The forests of Flores are also home to various types of unique and distinctive mammals.
06:05Such as eastern deer, wild boar, and cuscus.
06:13They live side by side with various types of primates such as langurs and tarsiers.
06:21It's not enough to stop here.
06:29Beneath the sea's surface is home to countless colorful coral reefs.
06:37Making it home to thousands of exotic sea creatures.
06:46Every corner of Flores holds an interesting story.
06:49From traditional villages that still maintain their ancestral way of life
06:53to small towns that offer modern charm.
06:58Flores is a perfect blend of pristine nature and friendly people.
07:04Unfortunately, Flores' biodiversity is threatened by various human activities.
07:15such as forest encroachment, illegal logging, and hunting.
07:19However, various conservation efforts continue to be made to protect this natural wealth.
07:29Komodo National Park and various other conservation areas
07:33established to preserve the endemic flora and fauna of Flores.
07:38Flores is a paradise that must be protected.
07:44Flores' biodiversity is a valuable heritage that we must protect together.
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