Maumere , on the northern edge of the city which is a separate island of Flores is only 20 kilometers from the edge of the south , traveling on a four-wheel drive to the village of Doka presents a view of the green hills gap is very charming . The trip must be taken down bends the way up the hill into the realm of trees such as petai china , cocoa , copra , pecan , and cashew nuts .
The condition of the road between the north and south in Sikka district known as well as of a thousand palm trees once . However , since the width of the road is narrow and winding the rate of speed the vehicle can not be more than 40 miles per hour . Public transport loaded orange sacks crammed on it occasionally drove over the narrow streets of the village towards Maumere Doka .
Doka village is a village in the Village Ball is known to have a beautiful woven ikat fabric . More remarkable than the natural materials used predominantly around . Doka Village community since the first has a traditional weaving skills with various shades of color .
Doka village being one example coaching tourist village in Flores . Initially the assistance of tourism is the originator of Java Kornelis ( late) , 1997 Doka village began to squirm . Now since 2010 , Cletus Lopez , son of Kornelis Java , continued to display the village attractions and local knowledge of a village in the mountain behind . Guests who have come here from various countries and witnessed the beauty of fabric weaving .
Lined with houses overlooking a connecting road between villages , Doka village is not so noticeable as other traditional villages . Some are already diffused with the modernity of life in Maumere but persistent communities to life by maintaining ancestral traditions .
When guests come then the villagers will play a welcome dance , dance traditions , performing the process of making fabric belts , up traditional food dishes and drinks . Doka hospitality village is an attraction not to be missed while you are in Sikka .
Doka village recently revealed from the trails on the island of Flores . Appearance gave a new color on your adventure prior to reap even more charming natural irregularities in Flores , namely : Lake Flores in Moni , Stone Blue or Green Stone on the beach towards Bajawa , removal of seabed fault visible in the hills along the south line of cross Flores , placement of the stone altar in the traditional village Boawae , as well as a variety of unique culture that is still alive in the Snake Island . Cultural attractions are also waiting for his admirers , ranging from reception and dance party at Belaraghi guests to dance in Compang To'e insults . Final visit in the western part of Flores can be enhanced by a visit to the Komodo dragon baby for Flores as well as Indonesia , even the world .
Accommodation
Due to the location of Doka village not too far from the town of Maumere then suggested the choice to stay in Maumere more complete with a variety of facilities and accommodation . Travelers often make a beginning of exploration Maumere on Flores Island . The travelers are not too often left too much time at the starting point of the trip .
Tips
In Flores there are many different regional languages , including in Sikka with its own regional language . It does not matter if you go with a guide who knew the language in Sikka but if not then use Indonesian is good and right so that during the ride smoothly without any communication problems .Unlike a few years ago where a stroll along the famous island of Flores is still broken , now cross- Flores made a trip on the vehicle feels more comfortable without having to bounce when sitting in the rear seat . Road quality is very good , although you will still feel the curves of Maumere to Labuan Bajo like never-ending .
Shop
In one corner of the venue of the Doka village dances and demonstrations of making ikat cloth , neatly framed in bamboo displaying a colorful woven Doka Village residents . Ikat fabric as wall display where the natural open space reserved for weaving guests who want to examine the process of making fabric belts .Fabric belts are priced ranging from 250,000 - up Rp2.000.000 , - . This of course depends on the type and size of the connective fabric . Trying to bid must not prohibited , even encouraged as a sign of appreciation and your interest in the fabric .
Culinary
As is tradition in many other villages in Flores , guests who come to a village are usually offered a welcome sign of symbolic offerings such as tobacco or betel and areca . In addition , offering a presentation of a cake made of glutinous rice called lekun and commonly given to a combined wine or liquor from palm or palm tree called gin .Pinang is still a small berukurannya fruit fibers taken under the outer skin will continue to chew so soft . The trick , peel the outer portion with a green betel ataugigi incisors forward bit by bit as if to bite him too in it must be difficult to peel. After a little deep and found the fibers and the fibers collect in the mouth and chew until soft .
