Anyone who had a holiday to Lombok, would agree that tiny island lying to the east of Bali is very beautiful. The beaches of white sand, Mount Rinjani and marine biodiversity in the region under Moyo Island, all wealth is owned by the Province of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). In fact, there are many more property owned or NTB Lombok. Culture and traditions of various tribes that have been hereditary in this place, has a mandatory appeal to be enjoyed. However, the various traditions that most of you can only see in a particular moment. For example in the biggest cultural event in NTB namely, Cultural Appreciation Month (BAB). CHAPTER is an annual cultural event in Lombok and include the entire NTB. And this year was held on 16 July to 18 August 2007 in Mataram, Lombok, in the high season of tourists visit the alias crowded in Lombok. 
Sasak Lombok tradition that typically appear in the parade also is Nyongkolan culture. Processions are carried out by the bride and groom after the marriage ceremony. By wearing clothing typical custom, the bride and the family accompanied by the clergy, community leaders or traditional leaders and their relatives, walked around the village. This tradition is also a form of 'notice' that the couple was officially married. Until now, Nyongkolan is ongoing, and often become one of the factors causing congestion in Mataram and surrounding areas. Lombok is also known to have a unique musical art, known as Beleq drum. In this cultural parade, musical creations with this drum beat, played by mass rembaq alias. Action of drummers who wear traditional dress, one with the rhythm of the drum. Other rare attractions that can be seen is Berampok, a form of the game when the harvest arrives. This tradition is also a form of celebration of good harvests in West Sumba. Lombok typical orchestra composed of stringed musical instrument lute, violin, flute and drum, steady motion characteristic tone or Cilokak, Rudat (traditional theater Islam) and Kamput, an orchestra that has a rocking horse out of wood or commonly known as the jaran kamput . Cheerfully with Presean Stick fighter in Senggigi Beach
West Nusa Tenggara cultural feast not only felt in Mataram, but also in Senggigi Beach. Neatly packed event was named Festival and concentrated in Senggigi Senggigi Square. Senggigi Festival Opening with the parade also lively culture of a few days earlier. One of the main attraction of the festival is the performance Senggigi or Presean stick fighter.
Held every day at Senggigi Square. You can watch traditional boxing Lombok typically fun and exciting. Presean itself is a scene to show the courage of men Sasak tribe. In this tradition, the fighters will fight in head to head, and every fighter equipped with ende (shield) and a piece of rattan. Both athletes will compete in rounds that have been determined. Just like boxing or other martial sports, the way the fight will be supervised by Pakembar or referee. The rules are simple but unique. Fighters who managed to injure his opponent head first, until dripping fresh blood, then he will be crowned the winner. More lively atmosphere of the arena to the accompaniment of gamelan music during the fight lasted.
Besides Presean, Senggigi Festival also presents a variety of entertainment in the form of dance performed every night. The dancers not only display their skills on stage, but also invites the audience or the tourists to come to dance together on stage. Variety of souvenir hunting pretty typical during the Festival Lombok Senggigi, is the right time. You can down otlet-otlet lining the arena and select carvings, woven fabrics and other typical souvenirs enticing. He shouted various handicrafts are offered at special prices. Interesting is not it? Chapter Organization in Mataram, Lombok, of course, must be maintained. Because this show is not only gather and creative arena all artists and cultural experts in NTB, but also as a platform to express themselves and preserve the culture. This event has been able to be a main attraction for local and foreign tourists. Besides enjoying time on vacation, local tourists can make this event as the perfect moment to get to know and understand the culture in their own country. Along with the program 'Know Your country, Love Your country' buzzed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Source: Travel Magazine
