Main functions of the lowest floor of Balu villa

Sacrifice and store grain in dry season.

The main functions of Baluyang House at the bottom are offering sacrifices and storing grain in dry season. In the traditional houses in Indonesia, Baluyang House consists of several houses, each of which has a specific purpose. The lowest floor is regarded as a sacred place, which is used for offering sacrifices to gods and holding sacrificial activities in religious ceremonies. The bottom of the building is also used as a space for storing food resources such as grain and rice, providing spare food to meet the needs of life in dry season. The houses in Baluyang Community are equipped with corridors or aisles to connect each unit, which is convenient for neighbors to communicate and help each other.