PASOLA FESTIVAL

Discover the Pasola, a vibrant festival celebrated on the Indonesian island of Sumba, an 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, but book early, as this unique cultural spectacle attracts many visitors.