Culture

In NTT there are dozens of cultures, hundreds of local languages, hundreds, perhaps thousands of types of folk dances, dozens of social order system, the traditional governance model, and beautiful patterns woven fabrics. It's a cultural tourism destination of the most exotic and enchanting for your visit!

Each region in the province have different languages ​​and traditions. Dominant society is Roman Catholic-influenced Portuguese culture.

Jousting Pasola ceremony on the island of Sumba is one interesting for you to see. Pasola is a game group of horsemen colorful javelin throw on horseback. The ceremony was held during the month of February in the village Lamboya and Kodi also in March in Gaura and Wanokaka. The ceremony was started a few days after the full moon and coincides with the celebration nyale that catches the worm sea on the beach by local people.

Musical instruments that typical on NTT is sasando, a beautiful musical instrument sound.

There are many examples of European cultural heritage is thick here as the celebration of Easter in Larantuka and emblem of the Kingdom of Maumere. Formerly known as Sandalwood Island, Sumba is famous for horses and beautiful ikat fabrics. West Sumba is famous for stone tomb, traditional thatched hut and also similar huts built on bamboo.

Pasola