Pasola Festival  2011 (Sumba Island)

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The Pasola Horseback Fighting Festival in West Sumba Island of Indonesia

The island of Sumba is well known of its sandalwoods, horses, impressive megalithic tombs, typical hand woven textile (“ikat”), and still untouched beautiful beaches. There are two entering point in to Sumba island from anywhere in the Lesser Waingapu & Waikabubak (Tambolaka). These are the people could enter Sumba for either by flight or boat

Sumba island covers an area of 11,150 square km which is now populated by about 350,000 people. Generally the climate similar to other part of Indonesia where a dry season (May to November), and a rainy season (December to April). The island of Sumba is well known of its sandlewood, horses, impressive megalithic tombs, typical hand woven textile (“ikat”), and still untouched beautiful beaches. There are two entering point in to Sumba island from anywhere in the Lesser Waingapu & Waikabubak (Tambolaka). These are the people could enter Sumba for either by flight or boat.

Sumba island has a great and unique position respect to the Sunda Banda archipelagoes, it is one of the biggest island on the East Nusa Tenggara region beside Flores and Timor. It represents an isolated sliver of probable continental crust to the south of active volcanic islands (Sumbawa, Flores ) within the forearc basin (Fig.1). It is situated to the north of passage from the Java Trench (subduction front) to the Timor Through (collision front).

It does not show still the effects of strong compression in contrast to islands of the outer arc system (Savu, Roti, Timor), while the magmatic units make up a substantial part of the Late Cretaceous to Paleogene stratigraphy.

Most Sumbanese are Christian (Catholic and Protestant), however, and part of them are still strongly keep their native and original religion called Marapu. Most cultural objects are related to the Marapu religion such as the shape of traditional houses, ceremonies, or kings’ graves and tombs.

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.

A primitive Sumbanese art objects strongly related with a social functions of Merapu belief. The carved stones and wood statues are representing the death, Merapu, and as medium for their contact. Metal ornaments and jewelry are usually for wedding ceremonies, and are related to the social status.

The Pasola Festival ( Horseback Fighting Festival of Sumba )
Pasola Festival is the name of ancient war ritual war festival by two groups of selected Sumbanese men. They riding their colorful decorated selected horses fling wooden spears at each other. This traditional ceremony held in the way of uniquely and sympathetically traditional norms, every year in February and March.

The festival occurs during February in Lamboya and Kodi. The main activity starts several days after the full moon and coincides 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 Wulapodu (the month of Pasola the fasting month).

Pasola is derived from the word Sola or Hola meaning a kind of a long wooden stick used as a spear to fling each other by two opponent groups of horsemen. The horses use for this ritual are usually ridden by braves and skilled selected men wearing traditional customs. In its wider and deeper meanings Pasola really not only is something worth looking on but also is something worth appreciating, for there are still other elements bound tightly behind it.

The people of Sumba believe that the ritual has a very close link to the habit of the people since it arranges the behavior and the habit of the people so that the balanced condition between the physical – material needs and the mental – spiritual needs can be easily created; or in other words the ritual is believed to be able to crystallize the habit and the opinion of the people so that they can live happily both in earth and in heaven. In addition to it, Pasola is also believed to have close relation to the activity in agriculture field, therefore any bloodshed (of sacrificial cattle or men participating in the game) is considered the symbol of prosperity that must exist. Without blood Pasola mean nothing to them. Those who died in the Pasola arena are believed to have broken law of tradition the fasting month.

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Day 02 : WAINGAPU – PAU – RENDE (BLD)
After breakfast visit to Prainatang Village located up on a hill top where you can see the traditional houses of East Sumba, old traditional grave stones, and a stunning valley panorama. After walking 1km we arrive at a traditional village, proceeding to Purukambera Beach for swimming. Back to the Hotel for lunch with an afternoon trip to Pau and Rende Village for seeing the best of Sumba “Ikat“.

Day 03 : WAINGAPU – WAIKABUBAK (BLD)
After breakfast to visit Prailiu Village the famous for its “ Ikat “ Weaving then by coach to Waikabubak – West Sumba, enroute stop to Anakalang the nice carved megalithic tombs in Sumba island, proceed to Waikabubak and check in at Manandang/Artha hotel for lunch. After lunch trip to Waikelosawah to see a natural spring waterfall with surrounding rice field terraces. Visit to Tarung and Waitabar village to see traditional Sumbanese houses, grave stones and collections of buffalo horn. Transfer back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04 : WAIKABUBAK – KODI (BLD)
After breakfast transfer to Kodi for visiting the village of Ratenggaro and Paronabororo seeing the highest peaked roofs of traditional houses, and megalithic tombs. A lunch box will be provided from the Hotel. Transfer back to Waikabubak to your Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05 : WAIKABUBAK – WANOKAKA – WAINGAPU (BLD)
After breakfast explore the southern part of Waikabubak with beautiful sceneries and traditional village, proceeding to Marosi beach. Back to hotel for lunch. After lunch return to Waingapu and check at Merlin Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 06 : TRANSFER OUT (BL)
After breakfast free time for leisure until your transfer to the airport for departure to next destination.

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PT. LOMBOK TROPIC HOLIDAYS INDONESIA

Jl. Barakuda No 09/10

BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi

Senggigi-West Lombok 83355

Lombok-NTB-INDONESIA

Phone: +62 (0)370 692 225 / 692 179

Fax: (0)370 692 225

Cell: +62 (0) 818 057 20243

+62 (0)819 07297 232
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Day 02 : WAINGAPU – WAIKABUBAK (B, L, D)
After breakfast transfer by coach to Waikabubak – West Sumba, with enroute stop to Anakalang and Nggalubakul village to see the “huge“ megalithic tombs of Sumba island, proceed to Waikabubak and check in at Manandang/Artha Hotel for lunch.
After lunch trip to Waikelosawah to see a natural spring waterfall with surrounding rice field terraces. Visit to Tarung and Waitabar village to see traditional Sumbanese houses, grave stones and collections of buffalo horn. Transfer back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03 : WAIKABUBAK – KODI (B, L, D)
After breakfast transfer to Kodi for visiting the village of Ratenggaro and Paronabororo seeing the highest peaked roofs of traditional houses, and megalithic tombs. A lunch box will be provided from the Hotel. Transfer back to Waikabubak to your Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04 : WAIKABUBAK – LAMBOYA – WAINGAPU (B, L, D)
After breakfast explore the southernpart of Waikabubak with beautiful sceneries and traditional villages, proceeding to Marosi beach. Back to hotel for lunch. After lunch return to Waingapu and check in at Merlin Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05 : TRANSFER OUT (B, L)
After breakfast free time for leisure until your transfer to Waingapu airport for flight departure to next destination.

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PT. LOMBOK TROPIC HOLIDAYS INDONESIA

Jl. Barakuda No 09/10

BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi

Senggigi-West Lombok 83355

Lombok-NTB-INDONESIA

Phone: +62 (0)370 692 225 / 692 179

Fax: (0)370 692 225

Cell: +62 (0) 818 057 20243

+62 (0)819 07297 232

Email : info@lombokmarine.com or info@sumbaisland.com

PASOLA PHOTOS

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Day 02 : Waingapu – Waikabubak
After breakfast at the hotel, Drive to Waikabubak (west Sumba). On the way stop at Pasunga village of Anakalang where the very huge and spectacular carved tombs exist. Lunch at hotel Monalisa. In the afternoon visit Puu Naga, Tambeler and Tarung the most beautiful traditional Sumba village with their unique architecture. Dinner and night at Monalisa Hotel.

Day 03 : Waikabubak – Waingapu
After breakfast, visit Waigali, Kaba and Paogolli village. After lunch drive to Waingapu. Meals and nights at Merlin Hotel or similar.

Day 04 : Waingapu – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to depart for your next destination.

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PT. LOMBOK TROPIC HOLIDAYS INDONESIA

Jl. Barakuda No 09/10

BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi

Senggigi-West Lombok 83355

Lombok-NTB-INDONESIA

Phone: +62 (0)370 692 225 / 692 179

Fax: (0)370 692 225

Cell: +62 (0) 818 057 20243

+62 (0)819 07297 232

Email : info@lombokmarine.com or info@sumbaisland.com

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Pick up service at your hotel in Bali and transfer to the airport to catch domestic flight (Merpati flight) leaving for Tambolaka in West Sumba. Upon arrival at Tambolaka airport, meeting service and direct transfer to Manandang Hotel or Monalisa Hotel. Lunch and dinner provided. Afternoon Puu Naga, Tambeler and Tarung the most bautiful traditional Sumba village with their unique architecture. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 : WAIKABUBAK – KODI – WAIKABUBAK

After breakfast, drive to Kodi district with enroute stop at Tambolaka and Waimangura village. Arrive at Kodi visit Ratenegaro and Pronobaroro village that have the highest roofs and biggest tombs on the island. Return to Waikabubak. All meals provided. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : WAIKABUBAK – WANOKAKA – WAINGAPU

After breakfast, depart to Waingapu in the eastern part of Sumba island with en-route stop at Wanokaka (where the Pasola event take place). “Please note – Pasola is NOT performed daily)” and few of highlight on the way to the east. All meals provided. Upon arrival in Waingapu, direct transfer to Merlin Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04 : WAINGAPU – DENPASAR (BALI)

After breakfast, morning visit to Kawangu and Prailiu village to see the “masterpiece” artwork of handicraft textile, traditional houses and tombs of Merapu cosmic religion. Transfer to the airport, return to Bali. Upon arrival in Bali, direct transfer to your original hotel.

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PT. LOMBOK TROPIC HOLIDAYS INDONESIA

Jl. Barakuda No 09/10

BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi

Senggigi-West Lombok 83355

Lombok-NTB-INDONESIA

Phone: +62 (0)370 692 225 / 692 179

Fax: (0)370 692 225

Cell: +62 (0) 818 057 20243

+62 (0)819 07297 232

Email : info@lombokmarine.com or info@sumbaisland.com

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Day 02 : Waikabubak – Sumba Village Tours
After breakfast, drive to Kodi district with enroute stop at Tambolaka and Waimangura village. Arrive at Kodi visit Ratenegaro and Pronobaroro village that have the highest roofs and biggest tombs on the island. Return to Waikabubak. All meals provided. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Tambolaka (West Sumba) – Denpasar (Bali)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure to Denpasar (Bali).

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PT. LOMBOK TROPIC HOLIDAYS INDONESIA

Jl. Barakuda No 09/10

BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi

Senggigi-West Lombok 83355

Lombok-NTB-INDONESIA

Phone: +62 (0)370 692 225 / 692 179

Fax: (0)370 692 225

Cell: +62 (0) 818 057 20243

+62 (0)819 07297 232

Email : info@lombokmarine.com or info@sumbaisland.com

PASOLA PHOTOS

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