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It’s been 16 years when Timor-Leste gained independence from their invasive neighbours of Indonesia to become one of the world’s youngest countries. Although its capital Dili might be the brain of the country, the ’sukus’ (villages) remain the nation’s heart and soul. Suai Loro village (South Coast) Thanks to rumors, many think the Timorese would still believe in their crocodile ancestry. But in fact, there are only a few places in the country where this myth is deeply rooted within the society. And the larger the radius to these traditional areas, the more the cult is dismissed as superstitious nonsense.
Suai Loro is one of the cultural hotspots. Situated just next to the crocodile infested swamp, this tiny village looks like an Ethnological Museum came to life. Apparently, the community has changed little over the centuries and maintained their typical lifestyle. Until now, they dwell in picturesque stilt houses roofed with palm leaves, cooking outdoor in improvised bamboo kitchens, and meticulously sweeping their courtyards as if a master of a Japanese Zen garden is coming by for quality control on a daily basis.

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It’s been 16 years when Timor-Leste gained independence from their invasive neighbours of Indonesia to become one of the world’s youngest countries. Although its capital Dili might be the brain of the country, the ’sukus’ (villages) remain the nation’s heart and soul. Suai Loro village (South Coast) Thanks to rumors, many think the Timorese would still believe in their crocodile ancestry. But in fact, there are only a few places in the country where this myth is deeply rooted within the society. And the larger the radius to these traditional areas, the more the cult is dismissed as superstitious nonsense.<br /> Suai Loro is one of the cultural hotspots. Situated just next to the crocodile infested swamp, this tiny village looks like an Ethnological Museum came to life. Apparently, the community has changed little over the centuries and maintained their typical lifestyle. Until now, they dwell in picturesque stilt houses roofed with palm leaves, cooking outdoor in improvised bamboo kitchens, and meticulously sweeping their courtyards as if a master of a Japanese Zen garden is coming by for quality control on a daily basis.