West Sumba Calendar of Events

January :
BIJALUNGU HIUPAANA
A ceremonial rite by priests in a natural cave, Hiupaana, preparatory to the rainy season and the Pasola Nyale. Location : The village of Wai Galli, Desa Praibakul, Wanokaka, sub-regency of Walakaka.

FEBRUARY :
PASOLA NYALE LAMBOYA
A ceremonial rite to commemorate the coming of Nyale Princess in agricultural undertakings for welfare of Lamboya people.
Location :
1. the shores of Lamboya
2. the open plain of Haba Kalla, Desa Patiyala sub-regency of Walakaka.

MARCH :
PASOLA NYALE WANOKAKA
A ceremonial rite similar of Lamboya.
Location :
1. the shores of Wanokaka
2. Desa Kamera Dena, Lahi Hagalang, Wanokaka, sub-regency of Walakaka.

JULY :
PAJURA
An attraction in the form of traditional boxing as an expression of joy at the success in their work in the fields.
Location : Kelurahan Kodaka, sub-regency of Loli

PURUNGU TA KADONGA RATU
A religious rite of spearraising contest.
Location : The village of Lai Tarung, sub-regency of Katiku Tana.

AUGUST :
PASOLA HAUL
A religious rite of thanksgiving for crop yields. The gogs are entreated to transport the crops from the fields to villages.
Location : Rami Horu and Wulu Dewa, Desa Praibakul, sub-regency of Walakaka.

Traditional Horserace
A horserace where classes of horses are raced in different categories.
Location : Gelora Pada Eweta, Waikabubak.

OCTOBER :
PURUNGU TA LIANGU MARAPU
A religious rite to enter the cave of the Marapu, in connection with agricultural work.
Location : The village of Kaba Jawa, Desa Umbu Pabal, sub-regency of Katiku Tana.

NOVEMBER :
WULLA PO’DU
A Holy Month for the people of Loli.
Location : The village of Tarung and Bondo Maroto sub-regency of Loli.

WULLA PO’DU
A holy month for the people for South Wewewa.
Location : The village of Umbu Koba and Ede Kalada

DECEMBER :
CHRISTMAS
To commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Location : the whole regency of West Sumba