Sumba

Sumba is an island in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Sumba bordering northwest Sumbawa, Flores in the northeast, Timor in the east, and Australia in the south and southeast. Sumba society racially a mixture of Mongoloid race and melanesoid. Most of the population adheres Marapu animism and Christianity, both Protestant and Catholic. Muslims in small amounts can be found along the coastal areas. Sumba island, as is generally the region of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), known as the minus and dry. But behind these conditions, Sumba has tremendous potential. Sumba has a savannah, horses Sandel, abundant energy resources, as well as world's most expensive tree species (sandalwood). Although best known as a dry area but sumba save a lot of natural beauty and culture untouched.

Weekuri Lake, West Sumba

The uniqueness of this lake is the salty water, if the water of the lake will usually tasteless then Weekuri exception. In addition, adventure lovers will love this place because of the journey to be taken toward the lake very challenging adrenaline, which can only be achieved by foot or motorcycle. Passing through teak forests and traditional villages, as well as extensive grassland panorama presented along the way to this place.

Mandorak beach cliffs, West Sumba

When visiting this little paradise, you will be greeted with an exotic view of the cliff at the end of burly cliffs that seemed to challenge the waves. If walking barefoot along the beach, feet will be pampered with a touch of soft white sand and beautiful sparkle like a diamond.

Warinding hill, east Sumba

Warinding hills are green hills that stretch, it can be accessed from the capital of East Sumba, Waingapu leading to Waikabubak. This hill is perfect for a picnic and spend time with loved ones.

The traditional ceremony Merapu, sumba east

Merapu is a religion or local beliefs adopted by the people on this island. More than half the population of Sumba this religion. Adherents of this religion, believe that life on earth is only temporary and after the end of time they will live eternally in the spirit world, which is in heaven Marapu known as Prai Marapu. Marapu religious ceremonies, such as funerals where the deceased was cremated and wrapped in a cloth woven in and buried a few days by means seated, before buried in a stone tomb. Ceremoni burial, accompanied by the slaughter of animals (buffaloes and pigs) in large quantities, which is equivalent to the social strata of the deceased.

Pasola

Pasola, a game of the people at risk. With each person riding the horse, and each other up or throw with a wooden spear (sola) in the direction of his opponent's body.

Waterfall, Central Sumba

Besides the beauty of the beach, Sumba also keeps the charm of a charming waterfall in Waimanu Village, District Katikutana, Central Sumba. Matayangu waterfall is very popular among foreign tourists.