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The Uma Lulik are East Timorese sacred huts. Janak Rogers explores the idea of lulik and its relevance to Timorese society today

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Villagers gather at a traditional sacred house, known as an Uma Lulik

Villagers gather at a traditional sacred house, known as an Uma Lulik
Villagers gather at an Uma Lulik – or traditional sacred house – in preparation for a ritual near the village of Irabere in the district of Uato-Carbao, East Timor.

Children play near an Uma Lulik

Children play near an Uma Lulik
Children play near Uma Luliks – or traditional sacred houses – in a village on Mt Babulo, East Timor.

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