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Ares: Traditional Lombok Cuisine

Explains about one of the traditional Sasak foods made from banana stems called ares.

All You Need to Know About Festival of Bau Nyale in Lombok

Poeples are gather under the early morning sky for Festival Bau Nyale, a unique ritual that blends myth and legend with music and food.

Second week of June 2025: What has happened in Lombok?

A summary of what happened in Lombok during the second week of June 2025.

Gendang Beleq : What Is That?

A description of one of the musical instruments in Lombok, namely the Gendang Beleq.

Songs from Lombok That You Need To Hear

A description of a regional song from Lombok that you need to listen to.

Why Lombok’s Sasak Speech is Unlike Anywhere Else in Indonesia

Explore the origins and unique characteristics of the Sasak language in Lombok, from its ancient roots to its noble speech levels. Discover why Sasak is unlike any other language...

Nyongkolan : A wedding culture in Lombok

A description of one of the wedding cultures in Lombok, namely Nyongkolan.

The Biggest Earthquake in Lombok 2018: What Happened?

Description and summary of how the story of the biggest earthquake that ever happened in Lombok in 2018.

Peresean : One of a Unique Culture in Lombok

Description of Peresean, one of the unique cultures in Lombok. Explains the history, clothing, and tools used.

Lombok News May 2025: Economic is Hard and What Comes After

we’ve got some strange stories and a sobering look at how tough economic times are affecting everyday life. Let’s dive in.