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This building is a replica of Rumah Gadang, The Traditional House of Minang People, that is located in Lapangan Imam Bonjol Padang. The origin one now is located in Batusangkar, West Sumatra, as known as Istana Pagaruyung.
In West Sumatra Province, the shape of rumah gadang roof becomes main identity for local government institution building. It is a good policy to keep the local heritage exist.

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  • Copyright: akhmad syafrudin s (abu_rakan) (12)
  • Genre: Places
  • Medium: Color
  • Date Taken: 2007-01-25
  • Categories: Architecture
  • Exposure: f/4, 1/750 seconds
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  • Photo Version: Original Version
  • Date Submitted: 2007-01-30 4:18
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