Conducted in Pagai Utara and Pagai Selatan, the research traces how communities rebuild and adapt after the 2010 tsunami and how their relationship with forests, coasts, and livelihoods continues to evolve. The study examines: Post-disaster recovery and adaptation in coastal and forest villages. Traditional ecological knowledge as a foundation for resilience. Shifting livelihoods in response to changing ecosystems. Emerging patterns of migration to Padang—as younger generatio

This exhibition invites audiences to journey across West Sumatra—from the bustling coastal capital Padang, the symbolic point of departure, to the remote Pagai Islands, representing arrival at the outer edges of Indonesia. Through an intimate collection of photographs taken by Sagonese member during research and field visits, the exhibition reflects on movement, connection, and distance—both physical and emotional. The exhibition took place at Hildesheim Rathaus as part of it