Located only an hour’s flight from east of Bali, the Indonesian island Sumba amazes and mesmerises its visitors. Not only with its beautiful beaches and landscape but also its unique, …
Horses as Sumba Cultural Identity
Mentioning the word “Sumba”, perhaps would remind us of a horse. Why? Because horse has historical ties with the people of Sumba. Horses have been part of life in the most southern …
Pasola : Ancient War Ritual of Sumba
Sumba: Pasola, an ancient War Ritual The term pasola is derived from the words pa, which means ‘game’, and sola or hola, meaning spear or stick. It actually refers to …