Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) is one of 34 provinces of Indonesia. Wedged between Bali and the small island of Komodo, he tries to carve out a place on the tourist map of Indonesia. Bali, in the west, is, of course, the main and the most famous tourist destination, so that overseas the island is often regarded as a separate country. Komodo Island - part of Nusa Tenggara Timur Province - east, is a strong draw for those wishing to see more "dragon" of the world.
Despite official government efforts to promote NTB as a tourist destination, the province remains overshadowed by its western neighbor, although the beaches are wonderful sandy dreams and wooded interior offers a range of attractions for eco-tourists and those who love the hard way.
the main tourist centers are Senggigi, with starred-hotels and resorts on the west coast, and the three Gilis, three small islands north of there, frequented mainly by backpackers.
the second largest island of the province, Sumbawa, probably has more to offer in terms of isolated white sand beaches, nature and natural landscapes. The main drawback, however, is rather painful process of getting there. The main town of the island is Bima that in most tourist guides usually gets a little less than favorable press. Most visitors, guides say, will leave at the first opportunity for the surf beach in Dompu, or Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park. The scarcity of tourist facilities is another reason that the island does not visit much by non-surfing tourists, which is rather unfortunate that parts of the island are beautiful.
The debris produced by the eruption measured about 175 cubic kilometers, or enough to cover Jakarta 280 meters of ash and volcanic rock particles. The plume of ash rose 33 kilometers, reaching into the stratosphere, and the winds quickly moved the ashes across the world, causing dynamic sunsets.
The explosions were heard as far away as Sumatra. The memory of Sir Stamford Raffles, then Java, contains this passage:
The first explosions were heard on this island in the evening of April 5, they noticed every quarter, and continued at intervals until the next day. The noise was, first, almost universally attributed to distant cannon; so that a detachment of troops departed Djocjocarta, in the belief that a neighbor station was attacked, and boats along the coast were in both cases sent in search of a supposed ship in distress.
The ash plume has also caused a global cooling that led to crop failures and widespread famine. In Europe, for example, in 1816 became known as the "year without a summer"
Mount Rinjani on Lombok, at 3,726 meters. - The second highest volcano in Indonesia - is the equivalent of a Tambora. massive eruption in the mid-13th century, is believed to have triggered global cooling, crop failure and famine, too. Its caldera contains a crater lake at 00 meters above sea level. the mountain and the lake are considered sacred by both the Sasak, the people of Lombok and Balinese Hindus on Lombok.
the presence of a fairly large group of Balinese Hindus began in the early 17th century and 1750 Balinese took control of the island. internal rivalry resulted, however, the island is divided into four Balinese kingdoms, and in 1838, the kingdom of Mataram finally took overall control. the relationship between the Balinese and local Sasak, however, were rather tense, especially in the eastern part of the island. And during one of the many peasant rebellions, the Sasak asked the Netherlands to Bali to help. The Dutch Governor General has responded to this demand in 1894 by sending an army to Lombok and after heavy fighting, and the virtual destruction of Mataram, the Dutch took control of the island in 1895.
the Sasak is the largest ethnic group on Lombok and the majority adheres to Islam, but two versions of Islam are professed- Waktu Lima and Wetu Telu . The former, Waktu Lima (five times), refers to the five daily prayers Muslims are required to perform. Wetu Telu (three symbols) in the Sasak language is also based on the Islamic religion, and according to its supporters, they were the first to convert to Islam by Wali Songo (nine holy preachers) who came from Java in the 17th century. They set foot on the island in the village of Bayan and built the first mosque.
Wetu Telu is essentially a simplified version of Islam combined with ancestor worship and a strong belief in spirits. Interpretation of what the three symbols represent varies widely. For some, it's ancestors, God and human life; for others, it could mean the birth, life and death; sun, moon and stars; or heaven, earth and water. Wetu Telu Muslims pray three times a day, and the month of Ramadan fasting is reduced to nine days of fasting only. They also hunt with enthusiasm and consume wild pigs, washed down with strong rice wine they brew.
Today, very few Sasak openly confess they are Wetu Telu Muslims as religious intolerance has increased. During the past decade, there have been regular outbreaks of violence against Ahmadi Muslims, followers of the Ahmadiyya sect. Under the banner of Destroy the Ahmadis who bring shame to Islam ... they were expelled from their villages and had their homes destroyed. They ended up in temporary shelters ill-equipped when they found it almost impossible to survive on the support provided by the system of government social services. The only way out of the shelters seems to convert to the classic version of Islam. No wonder the Wetu Telu Muslims nowadays proclaim they are "modern" Waktu Lima Muslims.
But deep in the forest on Mount Rinjani some sanctuaries remained. Ceremonies were held there some nights to ensure that the spirits are appeased and no harm will come to the villages. And the villagers could say the stone trekkers processed because they did not respect the spirits and were discourteous to nature. But that's another story that trekkers should perhaps pay attention
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Lot Size :. Lombok 4,700 km2; Sumbawa 15,400 km2
the highest altitude: Mt. Rinjani 3,726 meters
Population 2013: Lombok 3,257,0; Sumbawa 1373100
Where to stay in Sumbawa for surfing and white sandy beaches
Amangati Hotel
JL. Raya Lakey Hu'u Nangadoro
Huu, Dompu, NTB 84271
0821-4618-7583
amangatihotel.com
Lombok Airlines flying to Jakarta: Garuda, Lion / Wings Air, Batik Air
Bima Airlines flying to Jakarta: Garuda, Lion / Wings Air
What to bring: swimsuit, shoes, umbrella, sun hat, sunscreen
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