Bantayo Poboide from its name consists of the words bantayo which means ward, hall, and poboide which means to speak. Physically Bantayo Poboide can be seen in the form of a building or a hall for gathering and deliberation. However, in terms of Bantayo Poboide it can mean a government organization in the form of a council which is often also referred to as a royal council. Thus, Bantayo Poboide is a ward or hall to discuss various issues regarding an organized country, its position above the king, has legal force, is independent, is not related to politics, only works for the welfare of the country, and builds the morality of leaders in accordance with customs and traditions.
Physically Bantayo Poboide stands as a building consisting of several meaningful and useful components, including poles, stairs and rooms. The pillars serve as the foundation and support of the building. There are three types of poles, namely 2 main pillars or in the Gorontalo language called wolihi and 6 poles in the front porch and 32 basic pillars which in Gorontalo language are called potu. The stairs on the left and right of the building each consist of 8 steps, as a symbol of the 8 small kingdoms (linula). The room is divided into three main parts, namely the porch (sulambe and palepelo), the duledehu which consists of a room for receiving guests, a meeting place, a relaxing room, as well as a multi-purpose room and huwali (bedrooms).
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