Lembata Island

Lembata Island Lembata Islands are the least visited and are therefore the most unspoiled regions of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).

Trek to the rim of Pantar volcano, visit the traditional whaling village on Lembata.

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The village of on the island of Lembata on is known as the home of traditional whale hunting. Portuguese documents d...
27/04/2020

The village of on the island of Lembata on is known as the home of traditional whale hunting. Portuguese documents dating back to 1643 already mention that these heroic hunts were sighted then.
In Lamalera, villagers hunt large sea animals, like whales, manta rays and sometimes dolphins to provide food and a living for the entire village, which they undertake on simple sailboats and following ancient beliefs, taboos and tradition.

It is for these reasons, therefore, that the Lamalera whale hunts are until this day exempt from the international ban on whaling, considering the traditional way this is still done and the fact that hunting these giant ocean creatures help villagers support their subsistence economy.

Annually, migrate between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific during May through October, when these giant sea animals pass the sea right at the doorstep of the island of Lembata. For , therefore, whale hunting starts on 1 May reaching its peak in July.

When a whale hunt is decided, a number of boats parked on the beach are released from their simple shelters, cheered on by the entire village , and a troupe of boats will set sail together to catch their harvest.
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Traditional Whale Hunting in Lamalera, Lembata, Flores.In the village of Lamalera, perched along the steep, rocky skirt ...
25/04/2020

Traditional Whale Hunting in Lamalera, Lembata, Flores.

In the village of Lamalera, perched along the steep, rocky skirt of a mountain on the shores of the Indonesian island Lembata.
Claudio Sieber, a nomadic photographer originally from Switzerland, spent two weeks observing the villagers’ almost-daily pursuit of whales. Lamalera—which has been shaped by Catholicism, Japanese occupation during the Second World War, the arrival of a road, and some other modern conveniences, such as reliable electricity—to understand how they keep their age-old tradition of whaling alive.
Too many people, the idea of killing a whale causes distress. But the hunt remains important for day-to-day survival in Lamalera and is a source of pride and identity.”

Villagers have faced opposition from conservationists worried about over-exploitation, but for now, with the Indonesian government’s permission, the annual whale hunt carries on in the Savu Sea, within a migratory route for s***m whales, much as it has since at least the 1600s.

23/04/2020

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Why You Should Still Get Sunlight Even During Self-Quarantine?Sunshine effectively gives you vitamin D that helps you sl...
21/04/2020

Why You Should Still Get Sunlight Even During Self-Quarantine?

Sunshine effectively gives you vitamin D that helps you sleep better, reduces stress, boosts the auto-immune system and even gives you stronger bones.
With the sun beaming all year round, sunbathing is not something that natives of tropical Indonesia tend to do to pass the time.

However, people might not have been getting much sunlight lately as they are shut up inside their homes to avoid the -19 contagion.
Moreover, having a window that opens to the outside air is a luxury in many rooming houses in densely populated areas as these rarely provide windows in their rooms to maximize the space to host more people.
Below are the WHO’s tips on enjoying the tropical sun to combat COVID-19 and spicing up your day in quarantine as compiled by tempo.co:

1. Limit the time of being under direct sunlight
You can improve your immune system and get your daily dose of vitamin D by being under direct sunlight. However, it is advised to spend no more than 30 minutes every day in doing so.
2. Avoid peak hours
Enjoy the sunlight before 10 a.m. and after 3 p.m.
The sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. is harsh and full of dangerous UV light. Exposing your skin to the sun at these hours could cause you serious sunburn.
3. Use sunblock
Do not forget to apply sunscreen or sunblock to protect your skin. Apply protection all the way from head to toe to avoid the bad effects of UVA and UVB.
4. Wear protective clothes
Wear a hat and breathable clothing that covers your shoulders, chest, stomach and other sensitive areas from the sun.

How to Reach Lembata Island:By AirWonopito Airport (Indonesian: Bandar Udara Wonopito) (IATA: LWE), also known as Airp...
19/04/2020

How to Reach Lembata Island:
By Air
Wonopito Airport (Indonesian: Bandar Udara Wonopito) (IATA: LWE), also known as Airport, is the airport serving Lewoleba. TransNusa and Susi Air fly between Kupang and Lewoleba. The small airport has daily flights to and from Kupang by Trans Nusa (operated by Nam Air) and Susi Air. The flight time is 45 minutes and it is a very pretty flight. An ojek into town should cost around 20,000 rupiah.

By Boat
Wooden ships (kapal motor) arrive in Lewoleba from two or three times a day, 50000 rp one way (3+ hours). These boats also stop in on the way. As of April 2014 there are one or two weekly boats from Lewoleba to Alor. There are also and other ferries from . Also flights to the nearby airport at Lewoleba.

Lembata is one of the regencies in East Nusa Tenggara. With scenery filled with hills and mountains, surrounded by the s...
18/04/2020

Lembata is one of the regencies in East Nusa Tenggara. With scenery filled with hills and mountains, surrounded by the sea that is along the migration path of many whale species, the destination offers a special experience for all visitors. To fully capture the thriving marine ecosystem in the province and to further increase public reach, the photographers were selected based on their experience, skills and social media presence. Led by Muljadi Pinneng Sulungbudi, the team members include Nadine Chandrawinata, Gemala Hanafiah, Marischka Prudence, Edward Suhadi, Dewi Wilaisono, Malinda Wilaisono, Ferry Rusli, Chikuyama, Anto Motulz, Rahung Nasution and Christie Wagner.

The skeleton shrimp on the cover is just a glimpse of the unique underwater species that can be found in Lembata. Other species include devil scorpionfish, frogfish, hornshark, wobbegong and many more. For divers who love to explore new and rich diving spots, would feel like a paradise. Some of the photographers also took the opportunity to contribute their special touches for the book. For example, Anto Moulz as a sketcher captured some of the views in his sketches, while Rahung Nasution as a food anthropologist learned the culinary charms from the locals.

Barter Market of Village is an island mostly known by its traditional whale hunting in Lamalera village whilst the ot...
17/04/2020

Barter Market of Village

is an island mostly known by its traditional whale hunting in Lamalera village whilst the other interesting spot for diving and climbing to mountain.
According to oral tradition, the ancestors of the people of originally arrived at this Wulandoni village. It was there that they traded their whales with the agricultural products with the people of the mountain.
Wulandoni market is the meeting place of people from the mountain and sea communities. Here the villagers will barter for items they cannot grow or produce at home. The people from Lamalera will trade dried whale meat or fish for corn, bananas, or a variety of fruits grown by the people from the mountains. The Wulandoni market has played an important role in the lives of the Lamalera people for many years.

15/04/2020

They call themselves Ina Tula Tani which means “women gathering who enjoy weaving.” Together they have started to ask the older women in the community about dye recipes of the past as well as the meaning of the ikat motifs.

There are two types of textiles that are used at this ritual exchange; the Kreot Nai Telon (made of three widths of textile sewn together) and the Kreot Nai Juan (made of two widths).

There is a huge difference between the quality of textiles being made today and in the past. The differences are apparent in the color and the ikat motifs.
The old textiles were woven tightly with clear ikat motifs. The textiles being made today have minimal ikat patterns and the color has moved from a rich chocolate red to an orange-yellow.

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