Mamasa Valley : Toraja’s Little Sister
A peaceful and off-the-beaten path region. Nice countryside and interesting local architecture.
A Guide to Sumba Island
Start here before reading all the articles about Sumba
Kodi and Southwest Sumba
The homeground of the pasola tradition, Kodi is another very interesting region of Sumba to explore. I was lucky to attend an impressive stone pulling ceremony. A few tons moved only by human labour…
Sumbanese Culture : Birth, Life and Death
Part 3 : birth, mariage and funerals in Sumba. Plus some elements about feasts and the bitter month period.
Sumbanese Culture : the Marapu
Part 2 : the doctrine, some myths about the creation of the world, the role of rato, the classification of spirits and the state of marapu today
Sumbanese Culture: History and Identity
Part 1 : an introduction to Sumba. History and main features of their culture.
Wanokaka and Lemboya
Great scenery, traditional villages and beaches in South Sumba
Waikabubak’s Traditional Villages
A tour to the awesome traditional villages surrounding Waikabubak. Lots of thing to discover besides Praijing and Tarung
Around Waingapu and Melolo
A few spots located in East Sumba, near Waingapu and Melolo.
Exploring Kerinci Seblat National Park (Jambi Part)
An amazing hidden gem in Sumatra for nature lovers.