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Cerorot: Sweet Cone Cake from Lombok

Explaining about Cerorot, one of Lombok's traditional snacks. About its uniqueness and how to make it.

All You Need to Know about Rebo Bontong Tradition in Lombok

Discover the Rebo Bontong tradition — one of the most meaningful spiritual events in Lombok where communities gather for prayer, bathing rituals, and cultural offerings before the Prophet Muhammad’s...

The Seribu Dulang Parade in East Lombok

Experience the vibrant Seribu Dulang Parade in East Lombok, a traditional Sasak event with thousands of food trays, local music, and spiritual celebration — one of the most unique...

Free Nutritious Meal Program, Is It the Right Program?

Giving an overview of the Free Nutritious Meals program in Lombok, is this program appropriate to be implemented at a time like this in Indonesia?

Ekas Beach: Coastal Beauty and Quiet Life in East Lombok

Located in a quiet bay along East Lombok’s southern edge, Ekas Beach shows what peaceful feeling feels like like.

Understanding Child Marriage in Central Lombok

Explaining one of the cases of child marriage that went viral in Lombok.

Begibung, The Tradition of Eating Together in Lombok

Explaining one of Lombok's cultures, namely eating together, which is usually called begibung.

Beberuk Terong: Special Sambal from Lombok

Explaining about beberuk terong, one of the unique chili sauces from Lombok.

Sasak Legends, Princess Mandalika

Explaining one of Lombok's famous folk tales, namely Princess Mandalika.

Lombok: Island of a Thousand Mosques

Explaining the origin and reasons why Lombok is nicknamed the island of a thousand mosques.