LOMBOK CULINARY
Lombok, a small island is not only reach from culture and art, it is also reach in culinary which have special taste hot and spicy as well as the island name “Lombok” in Bahasa Indonesia is mean Chili paper that always using in all Lombok food. Not only Lombok Traditional food, other food such Padang food, Chinese food, Betawi food and western food also easy to find in restaurant around Lombok, but still dominated by Lombok food.
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Plecing Kangkung
Plecing Kangkung, very popular on Lombok as a daily dishes to eat together with plain rice. Plecing kangkung consists of a boiled kangkung (water spinach) seasoning with Sambal Terasi (Special Lombok Chili Sauce) made from grounded fresh red chili, tomato, sprouts, salt, grilled coconut, roasted shrimp paste and lime. It’s taste hot and spicy.
Ayam Taliwang, a tour of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara will not be complete without tasting the local food of Ayam Taliwang. The uniqueness of Ayam Taliwangcomes from chicken that is used, still fresh and young. Beside that, it also can be served as fried chicken, spicy roasted chicken, and also honey roasted chicken. Ayam Taliwang always serve together with Plecing Kangkung with spicy chili sauce and rice.
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Bebalung
Bebalung is Sasak language means ribs. This food called Bebalung because made from cows or goats ribs. Its cooked similar to common soup but very well done so the meat at the bones become very soft with traditional seasoning blends. This menu always available in every celebration of local residents. Served with plain rice, slice of lemon and chili make it fresh and tasty. The soup and chili served in separate so for someone who can’t eat spicy food can try this.
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Sate Ikan Tanjung
Sate Ikan Tanjung (Fish Satay) Originally coming from a village called Tanjung – Northern Lombok. Pieces of fresh snapper or tuna mixed with coconut milk, lemongrass, garlic, chilli paper, spices, wrapped onto sate stick and grilled. Easy to find this Satay in Ampenan and Tanjung where the food come from. Usually served separate with young chili.
Sate Pusut (Pusut Satay)
The kind of this Satay made from coconut, seasoning and meat. Mix together and put in the stick then grilled. This food is available in every celebration as the choice beside of Satay Tanjung, Chicken Satay and Lamb Satay.
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Ares
Ares is kind of curry dishes, it made from Ares (Batang Pisang) or in English called banana stem especially inner part cooked together with special seasoning in coconut milk and mixed with meat of chicken, beef or even fish. Its become one of the menu that should available with the Sate (satay), bebalung and pelecing Kangkun on every celebration people in Lombok such as weeding, local ritual, Hari Raya Lebaran (Idul fitri) serve always with rice.
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Malean Sampi Festival Lombok
From many festivals that are celebrated in Lombok, the Male’an Sampi Festival of Lombok is a famous one that is celebrated with much so fun. The Male’an Sampi Festival of Lombok is unique for the reason that unlike other festivals, the Male’an Sampi Festival of Lombok is a power-charged game ritual. People have been known the Male’an Sampi Festival since 18 century in the government of Japan era in Indonesia.
The name of the Male’an Sampi Festival of Lombok “Male’an Sampi” can be split into two Sasak words “Male’an” and Sampi”. The word of “Male’an”means ‘chase’or as ‘to run after’ in Sasak, while the “Sampi” means ‘cow’. So literally the Male’an Sampi Festival of Lombok is a festival of cow race or, more broadly, ‘cattle race’. Held within the month of April, the race occurs after the harvest has been gathered and the farms are going through a rest period. During this time, the farmers and the cattle owners and stock breeders take advantage of the leisure to organize and host the Male’an Sampi Festival of Lombok. In fact, through the entire country of Indonesia, the Male’an Sampi Festival of Lombok is a special in this island.
In this festival is especially for the ability control of two cattle completed with farmer equipment such Gau, Ayuga, Samet and Serumpungan or Kerotok. Before the race begins, the cattle that have been chosen by the owners with care. The cow is decorated to make it more interesting in the race. There is a procession of locals accompanied by music and fanfare. Some of the popular genres of music that accompany this procession are Tawak-Tawak, Gamelan Kampul and Batek Baris Lingsar. After all this, the race begins in the arena. The main arena comprises of a 100 meter long race track. However, it is not an ordinary race track, it is waterlogged. The cows that have been prepared for the race, with good food, grooming and a tiny dose of ‘black magic’ then take to the tracks. The winner and the good performers in the race get star ratings and are put up for sale by the owners as they are considered to be a good investment.
Gendang Beleq /Big Drum (Lombok Traditional Musik)
Gendang Beleq is one of the most popular traditional dance from Lombok. It is named so because each dancer plays a big beleq (drum). In the old times, this dance was performed to say good bye to the soldiers who went to battle fields, and also to welcome those soldiers when they returned. Nowadays this dance is performed to welcome important visitors.
It also a lot performed in various occasions such as marriage ceremonies, in a parade called Nyongkolan and also for the entertainment of the important guests in Lombok.
The performance of Gendang Beleq also combined with dance called Gandrung. The dance involves two huge drums to accompany it. The word “Beleq” means huge and the other word “Gendang” stands for drum. The drums make loud noises, which in turn signify the essence that makes war. 4 or 6 Oceh/Oncer dancer also plays Copeh Instrument and 1 person plays Petuk. Additional instrument are Suling, Gong, Terumpang, Kenceng and Pencek. Total player in a group of this performance is around forty persons.
In the performance of Gendang Beleq have 3 parts and meaning of each part. First part danced by Oncer player, Gendang and Petuk. This part is representation of the soldier going for war. Second part danced by Petuk player with funny style, this dance just for entertain the audience. Third part danced by Oncer player, Gendang and Petuk, this part is representation of the war over.
All the performers wear colorful dresses while dancing. They wearing traditional customs such short pant and cloth, collared clothes, traditional belt called dodot and headband.
Now Gendang Beleq is a part of Indonesian culture festival to promote about Lombok. It is also become one of art education in school. Most of Junior high school in Lombok has Gendang beleq group who can perform and plays as well as their senior. Gendang Beleq attracts music lovers of all people because it is not only to entertain the soldier but all people who see this would enjoy and like it.
In Lombok people speak Bahasa Indonesia like the Balinese and also have their own Sasak language. The Sasak language is spoken by the Sasak ethnic group, which make up the majority of the population. It is closely related to the languages of Bali and Sumbawa.
The language is divided into five dialects, which are not always mutually intelligible:
•Kuto-Kute (North Sasak)
•Ngeto-Ngete (Northeast Sasak)
•Meno-Mene (Central Sasak)
•Ngeno-Ngene (Central East Sasak, Central West Sasak)
•Mriak-Mriku (Central South Sasak)
Here are some simple phrases.
Where are you going? (the most common greeting) – Ojok um bay?
Just walking – Lampat-lampat
I’m going to Senggigi – Senggigi wah mo ojok um bay
Where is? – Um bay tao?
How are you? – Berem bay khabar?
I’m fine – Bagus / solah
And you? – Berem bay seeda?
How many children do you have? – Pira kanak de?
See you – Yak la low
No problem – Nday kambay kambay
The numbers have a similarity to Bahasa Indonesia:
0 – Ndarak
1 – Skek
2 – Dua
3 – Telu
4 – Empat
5 – Lima
6 – Enam
7 – Pitook
8 – Baluk
9 – Siwak
10 – Sepulu
Cidomo Lombok Island Traditional carriage
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A Cidomo is a small horse-drawn carriage used on Indonesia’s Lombok Islands used instead of motorized transport for a traditional market at lombok island. Cidomo came from word of Cikar Dokar Motor. Cikar is a traditional transport for Indonesian traditional village. Dokar is a traditional carriage to mount some good to bring and it to traditional market. And Motor is motorized transport. Cikar and dokar is the name for the body and the horse. In Jakarta it’s mean andong. And motor came form the tire. It’s like a car, isn’t? ha ha ha ha ha. Some of unique name for this traditional transportations.
The carriage usually seats up to four people, two people in the front and two in the back, and in the Gili Islands is one of the most common forms of transport as motor vehicles are not allowed. The horse carts or the cidomos are the most popular mode of transportation in the island of Lombok in Indonesia. In Senggigi and Gillis the Cidomo is mostly used by the tourists. But in the other places in Lombok, the Cidomo is a very important means of transportation for the local travelers also. The Lombok Cidomo Service is very popular amongst the visitors for the availability and the fun that the ride provides. The fare of taking a Cidomo ride often depends on two factors – whether the Cidomo is available or not and whether there is enough demand or not. There is no dearth for the demand for Cidomo service in Lombok during the peak seasons. The price that you have to pay for taking a ride in the Cidomo for a short trip is 1000Rp, which may rise up to 1500Rp.
GendangBeleq Dance (Lombok)
The traditional GendangBeleq Dance is an ancient Lombok ritual that is accompanied by rhythmic drumming that is beaten out on huge drums. The dance was originally performed to send Lombok warriors off to battle and again to welcome their return. Nowadays the dance is performed more for tourists and is accompanied by other cultural showpieces, handicrafts and traditional food and drinks
Gandrung Dance (Lombok)
Gandrung dance is performed usually by a young woman in wedding parties or other celebrations. A lucky gentleman can be invited to join her if she so chooses and taps him with the tip of her fan.
Presean Dance (Lombok)
Presean is an ancient dance ceremony that recreates the legend of Princess Mandalika who, rather than see two suitors fight to the death in order to win her hand in marriage, chose to take her own life. Armed with rattan sticks, the dancers “attack” each other, defending their opponent’s blows with a cowhide shield. As well as its historic associations, the dance also serves to ask God for rain for the imminent planting season with the ancient belief being that the more blood spilled, the more rain would follow.
SubaMoncaDance(Bima)
SubaMonca Dance is a Bimanese traditional dance about soldiers doing war exercises.
Badede Dance (Sumbawa)
Badede Dance is performed by ladies from etnicsamawa about a woman who is having bad mood. While performing she is also singing about her sadness.
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Oldest Mosque Of Lombok
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LOMBOK has populer name is Tousand Mosque Island. Coused the majority religion of lombok people are muslim. So Almost in everywhere on Lombok exist the mosque.
But this mosque is diferen than others mosque in this world especially in lombok , and its called Masjid kuno. This is ones of the oldest mosque in lombok.in a history its built when the first time muslim came to lombok.its seen from there are lot of estate from disseminator of muslim on last time a go. And their grave exist there till today.
The mosque used muslim wettu telu religion followers for their tradition celebrate custom.
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Pura Meru
Pura Meru, is the largest temple in Lombok. Built in 1720 by Balinese prince Anak Agung Made Karang of the Singosari kingdom in an attempt to unite Lombok, it’s dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
The outer courtyard has a hall housing the wooden drums that are beaten to call believers to ceremonies (the June full moon is the most important of these). The inner court has one large and 33 small shrines, as well as three meru (multi-roofed shrines), which are in a line: the central meru, with 11 tiers, is Shiva’s house; the meru to the north, with nine tiers, is Vishnu’s; and the seven-tiered meru to the south is Brahma’s. Themeru are also said to represent the three great mountains, Rinjani, Agung and Bromo.
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SENGGIGI
The main of tourism place on Lombok Island is Senggigi, with white sandy beaches, small palm-fringed bays and safe swimming areas, The point at central Senggigi has good waves for surfers, There are various foreign and local restaurants that offering international and local foods, cafes and entertainment venues. These all are available along the main Senggigi road.
BATU BOLONG TEMPLE
Is a temple on rocky point which just into the sea. The rock on which its seats has a natural hole, giving the temple its name (which literally means ‘rock with hole’. Being a Balinese Temple, it’s oriented toward Gunung Agung, Bali’s holiest mountain, across the Lombok Strait.
MAYURA TEMPLE
It was the royal Court of the former Balinese Kingdom and Built in 1774 . it is located close to Pura Meru , the Biggest Balinese temple in Lombok . Both these Tourist attractions are in Cakranegara.
MERU TEMPLE
Pura Meru Temple, the largest temple in Lombok, is situated on the town border between Mataram and Cakranegara. The temple was constructed in the year, 1720 and is dedicated to the Holy Trinity of the Hindus, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. According to Hinduism, Lord Shiva or Lord Siwa is the Destroyer of the Universe, Lord Vishnu is the Preserver of the Universe and Lord Brahma is the Creator of the Universe. Pura Meru Temple complex has three courtyards, which have small Meru shrines, but the shrines of the Holy Trinity are in the central courtyard. For a somber and reverential visit to this temple, spend some time in peace and solitude.
NARMADA TEMPLE
To understand why this temple complex was so important in the Balinese scheme of things, one has to understand the place of Mt. Rinjani in Indonesian lives. This is one of the highest peaks in Indonesia and an active volcano, the last time it erupted was about two years ago. The mountain is very revered by the locals and the crater lake, Seggara Anak Lake, which is just below the rim is believed to have healing powers, just as the numerous hot springs which dot the slopes to the mountain. Here people come from near and afar to offer offerings to the majestic mountain and the lake in hope of a cure to their various ailments. Legend has it that the aged and ailing monarch found it difficult to climb the mountain and offer his homage. Narmada Taman Temple Complex lies at six miles east of Cakranegara and was built in 1727 during the reign of King Anak Agung Gede Ngurah Karang Asem. It is situated near the famous Narmada Park. The architecture of this temple is very interesting as there is a mix of three distinct styles, Hindu, Islam and Sasak. The whole outlay is a miniature of the mountain and the crater lake. Narmada is a sacred river in India and the temple in the complex, Pura Kalasa, is still the center of Balinese Pujawali celebration. Pura Kalasa is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The whole complex is very beautiful and you can spend some peaceful hours here but the weekends see hordes of crowds. The visiting hours are from seven in the morning to six in the evening.
SURANADI TEMPLE
Set in pleasant gardens, is noted for its bubling, icy cold spring water and restored baths with ornate Balinese carvings and it has one of the holiest temple on Lombok.
LINGSAR TEMPLE
Pura Lingsar Temple is Lombok’s holiest temple and it was built in 1714. It was built by the Balinese when they first crossed over to the island, but it was also reconstructed with the help of Sasak Muslims as a symbol of unity. So this temple blends Balinese Hindu religion and Wektu Telu religions in one complex. Wektu Telu is the religion that was practiced by the Lombok natives before Balinese advent. Pura Lingsar Temple is interesting on quite a number of counts. The Hindu temple is in the northern section and the Wektu Telu is in the southern section of the temple. The northern section is on an elevated level than the southern section and such differentiation will definitely make those interested in Wektu Telu delve even deeper to find answers to such riddles. Pura Lingsar Temple, Lombok has a small temple pond. This pond is enclosed and the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The pond has innumerable holy eels which cannot be seen with just leaning over the water, they have to be lured out of their hidings with fragments of hard boiled eggs. There are stalls outside the temple selling eggs. To enter the temple one has to wear a sarong or a sash, but it is advisable not to enter any of the outer buildings. This temple sees some joyous occasions. Perang Topat is held in mid December every year, this is a ritual battle where after the costumed parade, Hindus and Wektu bombard each other with ketupat, that is, sticky rice in coconut leaves. Therefore a mid December visit to Lombok will allow one to be a witness to such festivals.
BANYUMULEK
This site is about 10 km to the south of Mataram where you can see the secondary activities of the local people making a variety of clay pots and kitchen implements such as clay firing stoves , clay water keepers , etc in traditional style
JANGKUK
The only village which in west of Lombok where the secondary activities of the local people are wood carving.
KARANG BAYAN and NYIUR BAYA
Sasak traditional village which is situated on the hill side with a fresh and peaceful atmosphere , where there are typical Sasak House : Bale Balak ( living house) with a short door , thatched roof .
A two km walk passing through terraced rice field provides a mountain view and the soft sound of running river welcome you to stay in this town . Basket items are made of mountain weed in traditional style are available here.
SUKARARA
It is south of of cakranegara , there is a traditional weaving village . the pattern and colouring have descended from mother to daughter for many generations.
PENUJAK
One of the many pottery villages in Lombok where clay pots for everyday use , simple in design and primitive in style are produced.
SADE , RAMBITAN
Native People Villages with their traditional hyperbolic shape thatched huts supported by roughly hewn wooden beams with wide strips of Bamboo interwoven to form walls . Villagers still wear their traditional customs.
KUTA BEACH and TANJUNG AAN BEACH
A 10 km magnificient deserted golden beach with green palm leaves weave far behind offers an ideal and private site to satisfy yourself with sea and sun ray. Your vacation in Lombok would remain incomplete without a visit to this beach.
TETEBATU
It is located on the hill at the foot of mount Rinjani , every now and then in its mahogany forest , black monkeys come out from their hiding places.
LOYOK VILLAGE
This bamboo craft village is located in east of lombok . Many kind of baskets , wallets and Bags made of bamboo plaiting can be found here.
BELEKA VILLAGE
This villages produces wood carvings in traditional style , plaited rattan baskets and furniture’s.
TANJUNG LUAR
The biggest fishermen village , situated in the South East of Lombok .where the people go fishing by simple outrigger boat with either lured fishing lines or nets.
GILI NANGGU , GILI AIR , MENO AND TRAWANGAN
A tiny islands with wonderful scenery and beautiful sea garden and underwater life shore offshore with white sandy beach.
It’s true the gilies do have a lot of coral , that’s why they have so much fish , and their blue coral is famous in its
Own right .the gilies also have the odd wreck or two and clear water and blue variety – but more than 3,500 species of fish is the real attraction.
SINDANG GILE and TIU KELEP WATERFALLS
Senaru’s best known attraction is the the Sindang Gile Waterfall which attracts many thousands of Indonesian and foreign visitors annually . Located at about 600m above sea level . More adventurous , Senaru’s second waterfall Tiu Kelep is another hour’s walk upriver from sindang gile.
SENARU
Cool , bracing fresh air rushes through the car window .You are climbing , and soon at Senaru , the jump-of point for Rinjani climbs and home to a rush of water.
SEMBALUN
Reach out and touch the Mount Rinjani . this is beautiful , especially when the rice fields that not long ago were verdantly green but without human activity .Sembalun invite you to put on a coat.
MOUNT RINJANI
Mount Rinjani on the island of Lombok stands at 3726 above sea level . Both Balinese and the local Sasak consider the volcanoes as sacred . in addition ,the thermal hot pools that flow from its volcanic centre are said to have immense healing properties.
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Lombok Culture : PRESEAN
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Presean is one of a number of Culture which is owned by the people of Lombok.
Presean it’s means the fight by using Penjalin (Rattan) as a tool to hit and Ende (Shield) as a protective device. Presean has long been recognized by the people of Lombok.
Presean is one of culture that spelled out “hard” because in this culture players (Pepadu) will show an action at each other until one of them issued a fresh blood, however the culture is full of “violence” was still preserved until today this.
Players (pepadu) that issued the fresh blood in his brain then he is considered lose even though he was still able to continue the fight.
The uniqueness of this Presean is you can see when Pepadu (Knights) have started hitting each other in action-by using Penjalin (Rottan), when the fight starts musicians will play traditional musical instruments of Lombok, so the battle looks like someone who is dancing, in tune with traditional musical instruments played by the musicians, Each Pepadu (Warrior) hit the opponent until one of them is bleed due to leaky or any one of those who surrendered.
Presean is a blast from the soldiers in the time of empire, after the royal army managed to defeat an opponent in battle. Up until now, still be conserved by the peopleof tribe Sasak, Presean aims to test the courage or guts Cadet (Youth) Sasak, the main purpose of Presean is to attract interest from foreign tourists and local tourists.
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To Buy
Want to bring home a souvenir from your holiday? Lombok is famous for it’s pearls, woven baskets, pottery and hand crafted textiles like songkets and ikats.
Pick up some local handicrafts at the many stores on Jl Raya Sengiggi in Matram. See weavers in action at Rinjani Handwoven or spoil yourself and buy some beautiful crafted furniture at Galeria Nao.
For pottery, visit Banyumulek village, a pottery centre close to Mataram. Here you will see finely decorated pots as well as traditional urns and water flasks. Penujak (Central Lombok) and Masbagik (East Lombok) are also famous for making pottery. Lombok pottery has gained popularity and is shipped throughout the world.
Buy some beautiful locally produced textiles and watch the weavers at work. These unique textiles can be used as anything from sarongs, wall hangings and tablecloths. Each design is special to each weaver and passed down through generations. There is a traditional hand weaving village in Puyung (Central Lombok).
For those who love jewelry Lombok is famous for producing some of the world’s finest pearls. The annual Lombok-Sumbawa Pearl Festival is the perfect time to visit and pick up some beautiful pearls.
One of the most popular areas to shop for all sorts of antiques is on Jl Yos Sudarso where you’ll see everything from traditional bamboo containers to bone jewels and wooden statues.
Bertais Market is the biggest daily market in Lombok with everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to herbs and spices and local artifacts on sale.
Public transport on the island comes in the form of buses and bemos (small minibus). The main bus terminal is Mandalika at Bertais.
Hiring a car or motorcycle is a convenient way to explore the island. It is easiest to do this in Senggigi. Hotels and travel agencies offer the most competitive rates for car and motorcycle hire.
If you have rented a motorcycle in Bali you can bring this with you on the ferry to Lombok.
For a local experience, take a leisurely ride in a cidomo or horse cart. This traditional mode of transport may not be the quickest way to get around but it’s certainly a great way to soak up the scenery.
The Bluebird Group operate taxi’s on Lombok.
Southeast Asia : Indonesia : Nusa Tenggara : Lombok
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