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.
Place: Oting and Bekek - Riung (5 Jul 2012 - 7 Jul 2012)Mbela is a traditional boxing event held in Oting and Bekek villages of Tadho administrative village in Riung.
Place: Waerebo (15 Nov 2012 - 17 Nov 2012)
Penti is an important event for Manggarai ethnic who occupy the west end of Flores Island - Indonesia. Various sacred rituals and cultural attractions dedicated to the ancestors and nature will be performed during the event.
Place: Lamboya, West Sumba (14 Feb 2013)
Pasola is a riotous tournament between 2 groups of hundreds of horse riders carrying bundles of blunt spears to be thrown to hit the opponent.
Place: Tosi, Kodi (15 Feb 2013 - 16 Feb 2013)
Kodi is one of few areas on Sumba island which has Pasola Festivals. The biggest Pasola in Kodi is held in Tossi.
