Lembata Calender Of Event

     LEMBATA CALENDER OF EVENT

1.       February

 ~ GUTI/OIT NALE (CATCHNG NALE)

Catching Nale and wawo ( a kind of sea worms which it green and red), is held in Pasir Putih village. It is located 36 kilometers from Lewoleba town and it can be reached by public transport for about 3 hours from Lewoleba town. Before catching Nale it must be begin by ritual with the speech of customs elder along with the strict rules of custom. The ritual of catching Nale which is exist in full moon at Mingar white sand beach has to be done in silence. It is very unique. When it is not accompanied by ritual, Nale cannot catched.

~ BUKA KARUN.

 This ceremony is held in Natural resources of gas in Karun Watuwawer In Atakore Village, which located

43 kilometers from Lewoleba town. It is opening ceremony for using the natural gas Karun watuwawer as a

natural kitchen for cooking any kind of melas such as cassava, peanuts, green corn, in those small holes

gasses.  Before do it, the ritual is performed for asking blessing from Ina Karu as a ancestor who is owner of

this place. This ceremony led by Atamolan (chief of clan).

2.       March.

~ TUNU KWAR. (GREEN CORN PARTY).

It is a thanks giving ceremony for a good harvest season, especially corn. The main purpose of the feast are to open up the yearly abstinence on certain food, especially corn that is a taboo to chief of clan for a whole year and to renew the sacrifies for the ancestors. The ceremony is carried out at customary house of each clan in Lewogolen traditional village. This ceremony is held in Lusilame village which located 46 kilometeres from Lewoleba town.

  

28-29 April.

~TOBU NEME VATE AND IE GEREK.

This ceremony is held in Lamalera village which located 47 kilometers from Lewoleba town. In this ceremony, people of Lamalera are gathering together for public dialogue, starting with the evaluation of fishing activity that of the years ago until needed preparations for the year around fishing. The mutually apologize each other. They believe when they do not totally apologize each other, it will damage the sailing activity especially the moment of whale hunting. This ceremony led by landowners (Tana alep). After doing it, it is continued by Ie Gerek ceremony. It is traditional ceremony at Batu Paus in Lamanu village. The main purpose is ask for blessing from ancestor before doing Whale hunting (leva Nuang).

4.       01 May.

MISA LEVA.

It is catholic holy mass. It is started with parade of Nama Bataona (the plaza of Bataona tribe) while carrying tale leo (leo rope) of several boats. Tale leo is string to strap the spears made of traditional yarn. Prior to the holy mass people of Lamalera do the ceremony of hapus nu pe lima. They execute the self purge while apologize each other before attending the holy mass. The holy mass led by a priest and all the people attend it solemnly. They pray to the Lord may Blessing whale hunting season. Finally, the priest blessed the deep sea all the seafaring vessels (peledang boat and tempuling spear). After holy mass the first boat praso sapang will go to hunt the whale.

5.       02 May-31 September.

LEVA NUANG. (WHALE HUNTING SEASON).

It is held in Lamalera Village, 47 kilometers from Lewoleba town.

Captained by a Lamafa the peledang boat (fishing boat) with 10 men moved to wend the target where ever the whale moved away to peledang was led the boatswain and whole boatmen. Without modern nautical terms and skills the Peledang was sliding masterly. It whole chains of nautical activities, such as the beginning preparations, fishing gears and the fishing it self. The fishing boat (peledang boat) were handmade of timber. It has not power driven. The tempuling harpoon is the main fishing tackle to stab the whales. The handmade sharp weapon, which was made of elliptical elongation, is bracigly sharp. Leva Nuang scariest hunting seasons, taking the battle field at savu sea, they sail to fish for whales, ray fishes, and dolphins even sharks. Tourists may joint for hunting the whale with local fisherman. Whale hunting is the battle for survival for Lamaleras.

 

6.       JULY

~ UTAN WUUN LOLON. (BEAN PARTY).

Bean party is yearly festival on july in Atawatung ancient village which located in the slope of Ile Ape Volcano. It is located in Lamagute village, 26 kilometers away from Lewoleba town. The whole activities of Bean Party usually takes place in customary house of each clan and in korke (place of the banquet). The main porpose of Bean Party is to thank God of his blessing and keeping in forms of customary practices, to give offerings for their ancestors and to increase the value and spirit of brotherhood among them. Prior to the bean party, the local people hang chicks in their customary house as in a symbol to tell the whole people to be aware and they pay special attention to correct themselves, knowing their own personal mistakes to each other then preparing ample heart to forgive each other. The rite of Bean Party will be star by the hits of gongs and drums. It is accompanied by local dances, songs, and musics. The local people prepare foods to feed their visiting guests.

 ~ AHAR TRADITIONAL CEREMONY.

The traditional ceremony of Ahar held in Watuwawer/Atakore village, 43 kilometers away from Lewoleba town. It usually takes place in customary house of each clan. The main porpose is to dedicate first born child from the marriage couple to be the tribe of his parents. The interesting thing in this ceremony is the mother of this child is avoid to eat food until the end of ceremony. Traditional dances and songs are presented.
 

7.       AUGUST.

~ REWA IKA (TRADITIONAL  CATCHING FISH).

It is held in Dikesare village. 27 kilometers away from Lewoleba  town. Rewa ika is a Traditional Catching fish by hand at alongside of Lewolein beach. This activity begin with ritual done by atamolan (chief of clan). Tourst may joint for hand fishing.

 ~SAIL INDONESIA AND LEMBATA ART AND CULTURAL  FESTIVAL.

The international yacht race as the biggest ancient event in Asia   put Lembata regency as one a stopover place. In this activity, the participants have chance to enjoy the land tour to tourism object and also enjoy Lembata Art and cultural festival.

8.       OCTOBER

UTAN WUUN LOLON (BEAN PARTY).

It is located in Lewohala ancient village in Jontona village, especially  in the slope of Ile Ape volcano. It is 23 kilometers away from Lewoleba town. The old village (kampong lama) is surrounded by cusstomary  house of each clan. On October every year local people performed bean party. The main purpose are to give offering for their ancestors and to increase the value and spirit of brotherhood among them. Prior to the Bean Party, the local people hang chicks in their customary house as the symbol to tell the whole people to be aware and they pay special attention to correct themselves, knowing their own personal mistakes to each other then preparing ample heart to forgive each other. The rite of bean party will be star by the hits of gongs and drums and also accompanied by local dances,songs and musics. The local people prepare local foods to feed their visitor.

                             

HOW TO GET LEMBATA REGENCY

~ Air :

 Susi Air : Fight service from Kupang to Lewoleba and Lewoleba to Kupang  every  day. Phone  No : 0383 (41077)

~Sea :

1.    PELNI Ship :  (KM Bukit Siguntang) from Makasar-Maumere-Lewoleba  

Kupang and Kupang-Lewoleba-Maumere-Makasar. Phone No : (0383) 41521 or (0383) 41031 

2. KMP Fery Ile Boleng from Kupang to Lewoleba every Monday and Lewoleba to Kupang every Saturday. Phone No. (0383) 41031 or (0383) 41521.

3.  KMP Nangalala.

4.    KM. Lewoleba Karya from Lewoleba-Waiwerang-Larantuka and from Larantuka-Waiwerang-Lewoleba every day. Phone No. (0383) 41031/. (0383) 41041.

5.    KM. Sinar Mutiara from Larantuka-Waiwerang-Lewoleba and from Lewoleba-Waiwerang-Larantuka everyday.

6.    KMP. Namparnos from Kalabahi-Baranusa-Lewoleba-Larantuka, every Wednesday and Saturday and from Larantuka-Lewoleba-Baranusa-Kalabahi,every Monday and fryday. Phone No. (0383) 41031

ACCOMODATION AND OTHERS FACILITY :

1.    Lewoleba Town

a.       Hotel

Ø  Palm Indah Hotel: It’s a 3 star hotel, and offer, suit room, VIP room, standar room, restaurant, meeting room and car/motor bike for rent and tourist information service.

It is located beside traditional market ‘Pada’.

Phone:-

Ø  Puri Mutiara Hotel: It has deluxe room, economy room, restaurant, meeting room. It’s located on Trans Lembata Street infront of POLRES Lemabata field.

Phone: (0383)41095

Ø  Lewoleba Hotel: It has deluxe room, economy room, restaurant, meeting room and car/motorbike for rent and tourist information service.  Awelolong Street. 

Phone: (0383)41012

Ø  Rejeki Hotel: It has deluxe room, economy room, restaurant, car/ motorbike for rent and tourist information service.

Trans Lembata Street, infront of ‘Swaolsatite’ square. 

Phone: (0383) 410128

Ø  Lembata Indah Hotel: It has deluxe room, economy room, restaurant, tourist information service and car/motorbike for rent.

Berdikari Street. 

Phone:-

Ø  Lile Ile Backpakers: It has economy room and tourism information sevice. Trans Lembata Street. 

Phone: (0383) 41250

Ø  An’nisa Hotel: It has deluxe room, economy room, Massage sevice and car/motorbike for rent.

Located Beside ‘SGB Bungsu’ Beach and beside Lewoleba harbour.

Phone: -

b.      Restaurants :

Ø  Moting Lomblen Restaurant : It’s offer for Indonesian food, Sea food and Cool drink.

Trans Lembata street / East of Lewoleba harbour.

Phone: (0383) 41311

Ø  Berkat Lomblen Restaurant : It’s offer for Indonesian food, Local food, Sea food ( special menu : ikan bakar ) and Cool drink.

Rayuan Kelapa Timur street / beside of Mosque ‘Agung’ Lewoleba.

Phone: (0383) 41647

Ø  Bandung Restaurant : It’s offer for Indonesian food, Local food, Sea food (special menu : ikan bakar/griiled fish) and Cool drink.

Trans Lembata street (in front of Rejeki hotel)

Phone: (0383) 41120

Ø  Ayu Nisa Restaurant : It’s offer for Indonesian food ( specially Javaness food ), Local food, Sea food ( special menu : ikan bakar/grilled fish ) and Cool drink.

On Rayuan Kelapa Timur Street / beside of Mosque ‘Agung’ Lewoleba.

Phone: (0383) 41431

c.       Pub and Karouke :

Ø  Santana Pub: It offers entertainment for karouke, dancing, rirex and cool drink/beer.

 Waikilok, on the way to Pada traditional market. Phone: -

Ø  Lomblen Pub and Karouke. It is offer entertainment for karouke, dancing, rirex and cool drink/beer.

Waikilok, on the way to Pada traditional market.

d.      Telecommunication :

TELKOM office: 24 hours internet services.

Trans Lembata Street

Phone: (0383) 41000

e.      Money Changer

BNI Bank of Lewoleba:  24 hours ATM service and money changer service on Monday ~ Friday (08.00-6.00).

Trans Lembata Street

Phone: (0383) 41446

f.        Post Office

Awelolong Street (beside on ‘Swaolsa Tite’ square)

Phone: (0383) 41122

g.       Police Office

 Trans Lembata Street – Kota Baru.

Phone: 112

h.      Souvenir Shop / Art Shop :

Dekranasda of Lembata Regency

Trans Atadei Street – Berdikari.

Phone: (0383) 41311

i.         Hospital

Public Hospital

Trans Lembata Street – Lamahora – Lewoleba.

Phone: (0383) 41535

2.    Lamalera Village :

Ø  Felmina Homestay: economy room with fan and local food service.

Phone: -

Ø  Ben Homestay: economy room with fan and local food service.

Phone: 

Ø  Maria Homestay: economy room with fan and local food service.

Phone: -

3.    Lamagute Village :

4.    Jontona Village :

Homestay, meals ( local foods )  and trecking guide service from Jontona village to the summit of ‘Ile Ape’ mountain. Please contact the village’s chief.(Kepala desa)

Phone: -