Meet Manggarai culture in Melo
Melo, Liang Ndara, Indonesia
Melo sits in the hills above Labuan Bajo, where a hosted village visit introduces Manggarai traditions and daily life. Arrange the experience in advance if you want to see a cultural performance, and leave time to look at locally made woven textiles and other crafts. The journey inland also reveals a greener side of western Flores. Dress respectfully, follow the hosts’ guidance and ask before photographing people or entering homes, so the visit remains a welcome exchange.