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Encyclopedia ID 1248
Stilt-village builder
Also known as Kampong Ayer

Lay out a village of stilt-houses, walkways, bridges and a market jetty on the water so every house connects to a landing and keeps its boat berth free.
Heritage note
Part of the living heritage of Brunei, Malaysia. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.
Origins
A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of Southeast Asia and the Islands.
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