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East Timorese architecture and landscaping is a combination of both Portuguese and indigenous Timorese. Many heritage districts, heritage towns, and heritage structures have been retained in Timor-Leste, unlike its Southeast Asian neighbors whose architectural styles have been dreadfully replaced by modern and shanty structures that have destroyed cultural domains.
Pages in category "Culture of Timor-Leste" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Bibi Bulak; C.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 23 January 2025. Country in Southeast Asia For the former Indonesian province, see East Timor (province). Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste República Democrática de Timor-Leste (Portuguese) Repúblika Demokrátika Timór-Leste (Tetum) Flag Emblem Motto: Unidade, Acção, Progresso (Portuguese) "Unity ...
Tetun Prasa is the official language of East Timor alongside Portuguese. In East Timor alone, over 432,766 people speak Tetum as their first language (2015). Of the different dialects, 361,027 East Timorese stated that Tetun Prasa is their mother tongue, 71,418 mentioned Tetun Terik, and 321 mentioned Nanaek (2015). [1]
Since East Timor regained independence in 2002, Timorese traditions such as these have gained influence in East Timorese politics and in society in general. [1] On Timor, the basis of a marriage is a contract between the families, so that the marriage is more an "alliance between two families".
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Woman in Cova Lima weaving tais in 2009. Tais cloth is a form of traditional weaving created by the women of East Timor.An essential part of the nation's cultural heritage, tais weavings are used for ceremonial adornment, sign of respect and appreciation towards guests, friends, relatives, home decor, and personal apparel.
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the exclave of Oecusse on the island's north-western half, and the minor islands of Atauro and Jaco. The western half of the island of Timor is administered by Indonesia.