Berugak is a website with Sharing an Open Knowledge as mission . Some of articles here written by my self and some from anywhere around the net.

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Why Berugak?

In Sasak architecture, berugak is an open-air structure which is separate from the house, as a venue for receiving casual guests.
Berugak is also part of the philosophy of life of the island’s indigenous Sasak people.

A berugak usually is square or rectangular with a thatch (alang-alang) roof, timber floor and either four poles (sekepat) or six poles (sekenem), often of jackfruit or coconut wood.
For Lombok people, the physically-separate berugak is a major part of the home for family activities including meals, other gatherings and for welcoming guests.
Traditionally, the berugak is the meeting venue for issues concerning customary life.
Large communal berugak are intricately linked to the term sangkep, which means deliberation.

The berugak does continue to play an important role in social life on Lombok where it is used for daily activities including prayers, meditation and general relaxation as well as dining, socialising and meetings.

The berugak is said to reflect the open, friendly and inclusive nature of Lombok people because anyone using a Berugak, which is outdoors and without walls, can be seen by others from all directions.