PASOLA FESTIVAL
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Traditional ritual equestrian competition between two groups on the island of Sumba.
This intriguing and vibrant festival celebrated on Sumba is a sometimes deadly ancestral ritual marking the arrival of the new harvest season. Fascinating and intense, this festival involves equestrian jousting where riders throw wooden spears, embodying a battle between tradition and bravery. Rooted in Marapu belief, it is punctuated by shamanic rituals and offerings to the ancestors. Plan your visit for February or March, and find out more on the internet or from your travel agent, as this unique cultural spectacle attracts its fair share of travellers.
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