The Last Event Of Pasola in 2012. Dont Miss It !!!

The Pasola Attraction

For those who haven't had time to witness the unique tradition on the island of Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. The last event of Pasola in 2012 will be held on March 2012 and Will take place in  two districts namely West Sumba and Southwest Sumba.


On Pasola attraction, men in colorful robes, they were saddling the horses, divided into 2 groups and at full gallop, throwing spears at each other.


To come to Sumba Island you can get through two entrances by air, that is through the Tambolaka Airport in Southwest Sumba and Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport in East Sumba with the previous transit in Kupang or Denpasar - Bali for those who derived from outside of East Nusa Tenggara Province.


The Pasola Schedule on March 2012:

•      Pasola Wanokaka in West Sumba: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
•      Pasola Wainyapu, Kodi Balaghar in Southwest Sumba: Friday, March 16, 2012

Do not miss this rare opportunity and you can also enjoy a unique culinary offerings called  Nyale.


Each year before Pasola attraction begins will be preceded by a ceremony. Priests (Rato) are  go to sea, and to predict the form of worms, what will be the harvest of next year


COME TO SUMBA AND SEE THE UNIQUE TRADITION OF PASOLA. YOU ARE ALL INVITED

PASOLA SUMBA 2012 SCHEDULE RELEASED

The Pasola Sumba Attraction

The Pasola Kodi 2012 schedule in Southwest Sumba District - East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia finally released by the Rato (elder) Pasola.


The Schedule was released in Kodi sub-district on Monday (1/27/2012) in a meeting that was attended by Rato Pasola of Mbokubani village, Wainyapu village and Tossi village.

February 13, 2012:
Pasola Homba Kalayo, district. Kodi Bangedo.


February 15, 2012:
Bondo Pasola Kawango, district. Kodi.


February 16, 2012:
Rara Pasola Winyo, district. Kodi.


March 16, 2012: 

Pasola Wainyapu, district. kodi Balaghar.


Source: Tourism Office Southwest Sumba


"During the Pasola Event, the Cultural Festival will be held" said Doni Wungo, the staff of the Tourism Departement.


With the Schedule released then the implementation of Pasola Kodi Event 2012 has been fixed and visitors from outside the island of Sumba, can be able to make the arrival schedule to Southwest Sumba, Indonesia.




More information of Southwest Sumba District, please visit : Moripanet Online

Underground Adventure surf-trip Sumba double combo (Kallala and Tarimbang)

Kalala Beach

Are you tired of a crowded line up, full of lots of nervous people and tense atmosphere, localisms? Underground Adventure organises surf camps where the surf spots are just for you.

Underground Adventure organizes surf camp on the lovely Indonesian island of Sumba where surf spots are only accessible by boat or participants of surf camp, which will ensure a peaceful atmosphere, lot of waves and yours surfing progress.

Underground Adventure offers you to explore the beauty and solitude of the island of Sumba and discover an unforgettable almost untouched surf spots.These are the surf spots, places, people and culture what is talking about Rob Machado in movie Drifter. 

Underground Adventure surf camp Sumba suits for beginners, advanced and expert surfers, there you will find the right waves for you. Surf trip will be held at two different locations approximately 5.5 hours journey far away, during which you will be able to see the beauty of the island of Sumba. At both places you will be accommodated close to the beach and the surf spots with different types of waves won’t be further than 100m. For beginners there are also beach breaks in both Tarimbang and Kallala.

Surf trip will take place at the end of the dry season in the September in two 10-days 9 night intervals, the waves are still good but not that big like in August (3 feet - 6 feet daily average) and are more suitable for learning. Those who want to ride a massive waves, will have the opportunity, because proper swell usually comes within 10 days period.

Underground Adventure surf trip will take place at two locations so you can get known the bes the beauty of Sumba Island.

Underground Adventure surfcamp and fisherman camp Kallala

Underground Adventure Kallala surf and fisherman camp is on deserted place about 10 meters from the beach and surf spots in Mr. David place near a small fishing village Kalalla where is no other possible accommodation, which will guarantee waves just for you.
Thanks very consistent waves from the Indian Ocean that comes from the south, you can surf almost every day. Prevalent winds at this period are southwest, that is for Kallala off shore. When tide is low it is always blowing off shore winds.

Marten and Cindy Underground Adventure surfcamp in Tarimbang

This camp is located near one of the most beautiful and breathtaking beaches in Indonesia, just 50 meters from the beach and surf spot. In the middle of wilderness on the edge of the world, you will be able to surf a very very long right point break, (waves breaking on the tip of the bay of coral reef).
Perfectly shaped waves offer epic surfing where you will get several barrel sections and some flat funny section. If a swell is too big it is not suitable for beginners, but there is also beach break which offers surfing for very beginners.
This is not a suitable spot to surf in the high tide and wind can easily damage the waves, therefore Underground Adventure surf trip will take place at a time when the low tide is early in the morning, so you might get known this spot in the true beauty.
For those who will be full of surfing we can arrange day hikes to waterfalls pounding, or to local tribal villages with a local guide. 



Source: undergroundadventure.eu