Komodo & Lesser Sunda Islands Local Events
There are some wonderful cultural celebrations, festivals and events in the Lesser Sunda Islands throughout the year which make a great time to visit. These include Flores Island events, Sumba Island events, Komodo Island events, and Komodo National Park events. Take a look at the latest news and Lesser Sunda Islands events below or contact us when you'll be visiting and we'll let you know what's on.
Events
Mbela, Etu or Sagi
01/07/2010 - 13/08/2010
Place: Riung, Soa, Boawae Central Flores
Mbela, Etu and Sagi are the names given by different ethnic groups in central Flores for a martial art festival held after the harvest season (July - August). It is a joyous occasion. The main attraction is where two men are involved in a fierce traditional boxing duel without gloves but using a tool named "wolet" (Tadho ethnic) made of tied up palm stalk.
Wula Podu
19/10/2010 - 02/11/2010
Place: Waikabubak - West Sumba
Wula Podu or Bulan Pemali or Taboo Month is a period on the Marapu calendar when the people in Tarung, Waitabar and adjacent villages celebrating a full month of prohibiting doing various things which may affect the harvest on the next season.
Caci or Larik
01/09/2010 - 30/11/2010
Place: West and Central Flores
Caci or Larik is a martial art where two men hit each other by turn with a buffalo hide whip. If one strikes, the opponent will use a shield made of buffalo hide and a rattan or bamboo stick to defend himself.
Rebha
27/12/2010 - 15/02/2011
Place: Bajawa area in Central Flores
Rebha is a festival when the Ngadha ethnic commemorate the hard years when their ancestors relied on local sweet potato (Uwi) as the main food. Ooo Uwi is chanted repeatedly at this festival.
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