The iCross-Cultural Citizen Project – Our Indigenous World: Korowai – Group 20

According to a BCC online article, “West Papua is an Indonesian province. The Korowai tribe live in a remote place which is constantly hot and humid. They have adapted perfectly to their environment and they choose to build their houses high up in the jungle canopy. This tribe display great resourcefulness as all the materials they use to build their treehouses are found in and around the surrounding jungle. This fantastic towering piece of architecture is a perfect illustration of the Korowai’s incredible knowledge, skill and ingenuity. Demonstrating their unique ability in adapting to a demanding jungle environment.”