Sumba Island

Pasola is the name of a war game tournament played by two groups of selected Sumbanese men. They riding their decorated selected horses fling wooden spears at each other. (The government allows the ritual game to take place, but the spears much the blunt). Pasola is a traditional ceremony of the Sumbanese held in the way of uniquely and sympathically traditional norms, every year in February and March and has become the focus of attention of the people since it is a part of the sacred homoge to the Marapu.

M A RA P U

Pasola is, above all, the most exciting ritual of Sumba-where else in the world can you see colorful horsemen trying to kill each other? Where else in the world can you see the shedding of blood, the lost of and eye, and occasional death coloring the event and being the part of the game?. The ceremony occurs during February in Lamboya and Kodi and during March in Gaura and Wanukaka. The main activity starts several days after the full-moon and coincide with the yearly arrival to the shore of strange, and multihued sea worms - nyale. The precise date of the event decided by Rato during the wula podu (the month of pasola the fasting month).

The Customary houses designed in high-peaked roof to store the heirlooms and store. It is divided into male and female section, and generally surrounded by impressive megalithic tombs. Their famous ceremony are the wedding and funerals. where they usually sacrificed animals pigs, buffaloes, cattle, and horses.

The Megalithic tombs are made from the hard stone forming the megalithic shape. This covered by rectangle flat stone supported by four pillars about 1,5 meters high. The Megalithic tombs are actually located in the front of their houses

Senggigi Beach the eksotis place as Bali beach

Located on the western coast of Lombok is the small village and resort area of Senggigi. Tall coconut trees shadow two stunning bays and the white sand beach of Senggigi. The bays are ideal for swimming snorkeling and other popular water activities and its impressive hillsides provide a dramatic backdrop and breathtaking scenic road trips along the coast to the north.

Senggigi over the years has become the most popular tourist area of Lombok, presenting a diverse range of hotel accommodations, from deluxe four-star resort properties to simple home-stays. As well, restaurants, cafes, entertainment venues can all be found along the main Senggigi road and on certain areas along the beach.

Senggigi is the most developed area for tourists on Lombok. You can find a variety of restaurants, bars, discotheques, travel agents, photo processors, money changers, souvenir shop and a range of accommodations starting from budget guest house to 5 star hotels. Restaurants and small cafes line the colorful main beach road. Swimming off the beach is safe

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The Flowers Island

As the world have know, that Indonesia has a great many areas for nature tourism scattered throughout the thousands of islands in the Lesser Sundas Archipelago (known as Nusa Tenggara). Each area has its own characteristics and unique attraction for tourists.

The island of Flores, popularly known as the "The island of flowers" is one area which has many tourist attractions, and where the colorful culture and traditions of the local people vary widely from place to place. Natural highlights of the island include: Komodo National Park famous for its giant lizards or Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis); Cepi Watu beach; Kelimutu National Park (three color lekes) famous for its coloured crater lakes; the Riung Seventeen Islands Nature Reserve and the Maumere Bay Marine Nature Recreation Park renowned for their beautiful coral reefs and tropical fish and finally Lamalera in Nagawutung District, on the small island of Lembata in East Flores, which is one of the last traditional whaling villages in Eastern Indonesia.

As befitting one of Flores' main natural tourist attractions, Kelimutu National Park is a unique area with stunning scenary. Apart from its cool climate and wonderful panoramas, Kelimutu's fame lies in its three differently coloured crater lakes, the colours of which are renowned for being in a constant state of flux. The lakes are known locally either as the Three Colour lakes or Kelimutu Lakes due to their position at the peak of Mount Kelimutu. do you interest to come there .....?

INDONESIAN

ndonesian people are generally friendly and polite and while they understand that western culture is different to their own, it will be appreciated if their customs are respected. Religious customs should also be respected, particularly during the month of Ramadan when eating, drinking and smoking during daylight hours should be discreet as it is forbidden by the Muslim culture. Visitors should always be polite and avoid public displays of affection. It is considered impolite to use the left hand for passing or accepting things. Appropriate dress is important in places of worship and women should dress conservatively, covering the shoulders and legs, especially in Muslim areas.

Indonesia Culture

Like the people on Indonesia's many islands, Indonesia's culture is a wonderful mix. It is colorful, musical, and truly spectacular. But to really understand Indonesia's culture, it is helpful to know some history and geography.

Indonesia is a group of islands in the eastern Indian Ocean. Groups of islands like this are called an archipelago. The Indonesian archipelago has many islands, both big and small. Indonesia is close to India and China. Both of those countries have a long history and strong culture. And both countries helped shape Indonesian culture.

Throughout Indonesia's history, immigrants from India and China brought parts of their culture with them. The religions of Hinduism (from India) and Buddhism (from China) made their way to Indonesia early on. Different art forms also came to Indonesia from other nearby countries.