Honoring Heritage: Uma Lisan Balis and the Living Traditions of Lo’o Village
In Timor-Leste, the Uma Lisan is far more than a traditional house—it is a sacred symbol of kinship, continuity, and cultural identity. Rooted in ancestral wisdom, the Uma Lisan represents the foundation of a large family, binding generations together through shared memory, ritual, and responsibility. One such house, Uma Lisan Balis, stands in Lo’o Village, … Read more