THE UNIQUE ARTS BUGIS TRIBE INDONESIA

Now we will talk about the uniqueness of tribal life Bugis in Sulawesi. Precisely tribe is in Makassar, South Sulawesi.  Beginning Bugis is a tribe belonging to the Deutero Malay tribes. Go to the archipelago after the first wave of migration from mainland Asia precisely Yunan.  The word "Bugis" comes from the word To Ugi, which means the Bugis. Naming "ugi" refers to the first king of the Chinese empire is on Pammana, Wajo today, namely La Sattumpugi.

When the people of La Sattumpugi call themselves, they refer to their king. They called themselves as To Ugi or people or followers of La Sattumpugi. He is the father of Sattumpugi We Cudai and brothers with Batara Lattu, father of Sawerigading. Sawerigading itself was the husband of We Cudai and bore several children including La Galigo.

These figures are described in the Sure 'Galigo the initial formation Bugis civilization in general. While in the Lontara 'it contains noble family lineage and their descendants, and wise counsels to guide people bugis in this life. Its contents are more likely on the set of social norms messages, how to relate to others well apply to the local community as well as when the Bugis go wander abroad.

History of the Bugis people are very long, in the texts of literary history as La Galigo and Lontara 'beginnings of civilization is told both Bugis people, future kingdoms, culture and spirituality, culture, and genealogy of the noble families. This suggests that the culture and customs of this should always be maintained as a form of inheritance from a common ancestor Bugis people are certainly full of positive values​​.

But this time also found a lot of value shifts that occur both in understanding and implementing the concept and principles of ade '(indigenous) and the culture of the real Bugis society. Culture siri 'that should be adhered to and enforced in positive values​​, has now faded. In human life Bugis-Makassar, siri 'is a principal element in them. No one was the most precious value to be defended and preserved in the earth than siri '.

For Human Bugis-Makassar, siri 'is their soul, their pride, and their dignity. Therefore, to uphold and defend siri 'which is considered polluted or contaminated by others, the Bugis-Makassar people are willing to sacrifice anything, including the most precious soul for the sake of siri' in their lives. Because of the Bugis community scattered fertile plains and coast, then most of the Bugis community living as farmers and fishermen. Livelihood of interest is the Bugis traders.

The unique arts Bugis tribe Indonesia is Expertise in Bugis sail the ocean is quite well known, and their overseas territories also to Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei, Thailand, Australia, Madagascar and South Africa. In fact, on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa there is a suburb called Maccassar, as a sign of local residents remember their ancestral lands. The conflict between the monarchy and the Bugis Makassar and Bugis royal neighbor conflicts in the 16th century, 17, 18 and 19, cause not calm South Sulawesi. 

This causes many people to migrate Bugis especially in coastal areas. Furthermore culture is also driven by the desire to wander independence. Happiness in Bugis tradition can only be achieved through freedom.

Arts and culture Bugis tribe.

One area that is inhabited by Bugis district Rappang Sidenreng. District Sidenreng Rappang abbreviated as Sidrap is one district in the province of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The capital of the district is located in Pangkajene Sidenreng. The district has an area of ​​2506.19 km2 and a population of approximately 264,955 inhabitants. Native of this area is the Bugis who obediently serve and uphold the tradition of mutual respect and mutual help. Everywhere can easily be found building a large mosque and permanent. But there are still areas where there is a belief that an idol called 'Tau Lautang' which means' Southern People.

These people worshiped idols in a day in a cave or a mountain or a sacred tree. However, in the KTP (identity cards) their religion is Hinduism listed. They claim to pray 5 times, fasting, and tithing. Despite the fact that they still adhered to animism in their area. Today, these beliefs and many live in areas Amparita, one of the districts in Sidrap.

In Sidrap Prominent scholars have lived a fairly famous Bugis during Addatuang Sidenreng and Addatuang Rappang (Addatuang = sort of district administration in the past) called Grandma Mallomo '. He's not from the royal family, but the cleverness in the governance and administration of state law made ​​his name famous enough. A legal order that is still enshrined in Sidenreng namely: Naiya Ade'e De'nakkeambo, de'to nakkeana. (Translation: it does not know the real ADAT Father and Son do not know). Grandma's words of wisdom were issued Mallomo 'ethnic Bugis is a highly value self-esteem and dignity. This tribe is very avoid actions that lead to lower self-esteem or dignity of a person. If a family member act that shames the family, then he will be expelled or killed. 

However, this tradition has faded in this day and age. No more families who can kill members of her family simply because they do not want to bear the shame and certainly illegal. While shame is still revered by the indigenous people mostly Bugis.

Dance Art of Unique Bugis Tribe Indonesia

• Dance rainbow; dance pabbakkanna lajina or called asking for rain dance.

• Dance Paduppa Bosara; dances that portray the Bugis people if arrivals bosara always serve as a sign of gratitude to god and honor

• Dance Pattennung; dance tradition depicting women weaving thread into cloth. Symbolizes patience and perseveranceBugis women.

• Dance pajoge 'and Children's Dance Masari; dance is performed by calabai (transvestites), but the type of dance is hard to find even considered extinct.

• Another type of dance is dance Pangayo, dance Passassa, Pa'galung dance, and dance Pabbatte (usually at his Harvest Party).

AMAZING ARTS SENTANI TRIBE PAPUA INDONESIA

Papua Indonesia is interesting placed that always make us curious. There are unique and amazing. Explorer arts Sentani tribe Papua make we feel explorer in Fairy tale country. Papua Islands with beautiful view and full arts and culture. Uniqueness the people who stay there.The original group consisted of 193 Papuan tribes with 193 languages​​, each of which is different. Tribal arts are wonderful and have been known in the world created by the Asmat tribe, Ka moro, Dani, and Sentani.

Source of local wisdom for humanity and a better management of the environment of which can be found in tribal Aitinyo, Arfak, Asmat, Agast, Aya maru, Mandacan, Biak, Arni, Sentani, and others.Generally Papuans living in kinship systems by embracing the lineage of the father (patrilinea). Culture comes from Melanesia. Papuan community is likely to use the language of the area is strongly influenced by the nature of the sea, forest and mountain.

Sentani is a district which is also the capital of Jaya pura, Papua, Indonesia. total native population of approximately Sentani at least 30 thousand people spread over 30 villages. Sentani languages ​​are classified into three dialects, the western dialect, the dialect of eastern and central dialects. Relations are Trans New Guinea language phylum. Community Sentani is surrounded by the South East of nimboran, red soil of coastal communities in the northwest and the east side Tobati and Nafri.

Sentani tribe who live in the Lake Sentani who have customs that are customized to exploit the lakes and their surrounding materials. But the culture lahiriyah be affected by modern culture and even change already happening. Genuine belief to things unseen things have started to disappear. They live around Lake Sentani is very beautiful, which is one of the tourist attraction explorer Sentani tribe of Papua Indonesia,

they live and build a house on the outskirts of the beautiful Lake Sentani and so blend between nature and the traditional inhabitants of Papua Sentani. 

The transportation is very important for the Sentani is a boat, which can connect with the outside world, in the absence of roads by road.

The boat is divided into two boats specifically for women called Kaji,  Esed specific to women with a capacity of up to 10 people. The next is a special boat-shaped male smaller than female boats, boats khusu men is called Ifa. With these boats they surf boats on the lake fishing.

With the progress of time and a more modern life, it is more influenced also the existence of traditional boats in Sentani tribe of Papua. Now there is a faster boat and modern.

*Lake Sentani Festival.

Amazing Arts Sentani tribe Papua Indonesia preservation of art and culture is needed to avoid extinction. One way to preserve the culture of Sentani government made Sentani festival is held. The festival also could introduce this culture into the world. This festival is usually held in June. The festival also introduced in the art and culture of the region papua others, such as Asmat tribe, also Raja Ampat.  

Amazing arts and culture typical of the Sentani, Jayapura, Papua, the last two years more and more loved by tourists, following the success of the Lake Sentani Cultural Festival. The festival featured a variety of original culture Sentani, Sentani hopes of indigenous culture will not become extinct. The cultures were shown to us will give you an idea of how life first Sentani society, such as war dance on the boat. Culture is not only ditampilkanpun Sentani culture, but also the culture of other regions. It's just a more Sentani culture prioritized, while other cultures as supporters.

In fact, in order to succeed in visiting Indonesia.

*Lake Sentani tourism

Travel to Papua can be fun with a visit to Lake Sentani, this lake has a beautiful view over the glittering water located near Jayapura, capital of Papua. The silence of water will make you feel peaceful like being in heaven. By embracing the Cyclops Mountains in the north and the lush vegetation as a beautiful backdrop and a betengger protect atleast 30 villages around the lake makes the lake is very beautiful and unique. The people here are friendly and creative handicrafts they are the best in the land of Papua.

Boating on the lake is a wonderful experience, with Expolorer arts Tourism at Sentani Papua Indonesia, you can rent a boat motor in one of the villages. Feel the breeze caress your skin and hair as she drove on the lake, houses perpetuate the stage and get acquainted with the locals only you can get and feel in this lake.

Lake Sentani and its surroundings used to be a training ground for landing seaplanes. The foundation was built by the Japanese and then taken over by the U.S. Army in 1944. Legend of the American war, General MacArthur said to have lived on the lake and on 22 islands in it. This paratentara the colonial era also lived in caves around Lake Sentani. It proved to be dati results carvings on cave walls around Lake Sentani.

Lake Sentani is surrounded by green mountains Cyclops. It seems at first glance like views of the hills in the area of ​​Norway. Sentani Lake has an area of ​​approximately 110 km2. There is a small island located bebeapa around Lake Sentani, which Asei Island, Island Ajau, Yobeh Island, Island Kensio, large or Putali Puyoh and Yonokom Island. And the island's most famous Aseilah them, with a bark painting craft. We also can surround Lake Sentani by boat or boat belonging locals. 

Close look at the settlement, and their activities. With friendly they would greet us from afar. Sentani residents are generally very friendly, and welcome the presence of visitors.

Exploring in Sentani tour was very complete my freind. offer some type dish in one place. Explorer arts Sentani tribe in Papua Indonesia, Lake Sentani offers three, ranging from natural attractions, historical and cultural tourism.

BEAUTY ARTS TENGGER TRIBE BROMO INDONESIA

The beauty of Mount Bromo is very popular not only in domestic but also in foreign countries, the mysterious Mount Bromo in beautiful of view. Mount Bromo is derived from the word Brahma (one of the Hindu Gods). Bromo is a volcano is still active and well known as a tourist icon in East Java. The mountain is not as big as other volcanoes in Indonesia but has spectacular scenery and dramatic.

 Exceptional beauty makes tourists who visit will be amazed. From the summit of Mount Penanjakan at 2770 m altitude, tourists from around the world come to see the sunrise of Mount Bromo. The scenery is amazing and you will hear only the sound of camera shots that capture the moment when travelers cannot be obtained elsewhere. At sunrise very unusual where you'll see the foreground of Mount Semeru that emit smoke in the distance and the sun shone brightly up into the sky.

Among the slopes of Mount Bromo East Java Probolinggo we can find a unique Tengger tribe with art and culture. Culture is always they hold, modernity did not release the identity of the current tradition that held society since hundreds of years ago. Life flows like water. Reform and dynamics that pushed through the ages still greeted with simplicity. Communities majority Hindus Java lucky occupies a region with a very beautiful natural panorama.

 In this cold temperate regions stretching sea of ​​sand area of ​​five thousand hectares. This scene can suck thousands of people to go to the tourist area. The uniqueness art tengger of the process of making Bromo volcanic caldera has a widest on earth with its own charm. The presence of surrounding Tengger mountain Bromo lips height 2392 yards it come to be another amazing appeal.

According Soedjai, Customary Chief Tengger, the various institutions that customs and beliefs that make people Tengger spirituallah able to keep away from bad influences coming from outside. Middle-aged man said, Tengger people afraid of karma. They believe that mistakes made now will bring more serious problems in the future. Indeed, the Tengger content thankful for the generosity of nature. Land and land around the area was fertile. 

They enjoy giving Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa to work hard to work the land and opportunity. The farmers use the expertise of hereditary cultivating sloping land into productive areas. Most people gain income such as rent horses and for the tourists who visit there.

That said, the original inhabitants of Tengger is Highborn Majapahit era. Until now, the villagers still maintain ancient traditions inspired by natural phenomena that occur at Mount Bromo Indonesia. Bromo is the center of spirituality for the Tengger. Hence the interest perch Bromo Indonesia has a lot of traditional ceremonies. Rituals and ceremonies large traditional Tengger people is what adds value to the region in addition to the beauty of the natural scenery of Bromo. Both appeal that makes many tourists both local and foreign tourists flock to Bromo.

Tengger ritual is often held in accordance with the beliefs that they profess the Hindu Dharma. Tribe believed to be descendants of the last kingdom of Majapahit fled for refusing to convert to Islam was held at least three major ritual every year which Kesada or Kesodo, Karo and Unan-Unan.

*Arts Ceremonies of Tengger Tribe Bromo Indonesia

- Karo ceremony

Tenggerese greatest feast is the Feast Ceremony or Karo Karo. Community welcomed him with great joy, sometimes they wear new clothes to buy new clothes to 2-5 pairs, perabotpun also new. Food and minumanpun abundant.  The purpose karo solemnization is: Hold cult Sang Hyang Widi Wasa and honor ancestors. Commemorating the origin of man. To return to the purity. To destroy insolence.

-Kasodo ceremony

For Tengger tribe, Mount Brahma (Bromo) believed to be a sacred mountain. Once a year the ceremony Tengger Yadnya Kasada or Kasodo. The ceremony was held at a temple located at the foot of Mount Bromo and proceed north to the top of Mount Bromo. The ceremony was held at midnight to early morning every full moon around 14 or 15 in Kasodo (tenth) according to the Javanese calendar. The ceremony is held at the time of full moon Kasada months (all twelve) years saka, this ceremony is also known as the Feast of Sacrifice. Usually five days before the ceremony Yadnya Kasada, held a variety of spectacle such as dances, horse races at the sea of ​​sand, walking, exhibits.

Around 05.00 pastors of each village, and the Tengger people climb to throw Gn.Bromo Sacrifice (offerings) to the crater Gn.Bromo. After the priest throws Ongkeknya (the offerings) followed by the new society.

- Ceremony Of Kawulu

This ceremony falls on the eighth month (wolu) saka year. Pujan Kawolu as megeng closure. Society sends offerings to local authorities, with a view to the safety of earth, water, fire, wind, sun, moon and stars.

-Ceremony of Kapat

Kapat ceremony falls on the fourth month (papat) by year saka called pujan Kapat, aiming to invoke the blessings of salvation and survived Qibla, the cult of the compass.

-Ceremony Of Kasanga

The beauty ceremony is due in nine (sanga) saka year. Communities around the village by sounding drums and carrying the torch. The ceremony started by women who deliver offerings to the house of the village head, to blessed by a priest. Furthermore, pastors and village elders forming a line, walk around the village. The purpose of this ceremony is appealing to Sang Hyang Widi Wasa to Tengger community safety.

Bromo with beautiful view become one part with Uniqueness art of Tengger tribe Bromo Indonesia. The most beautiful view when sunrise come. all this makes the  Bromo with tengger tribe become one of tourist destination in Indonesia.

EXISTANCE ARTS OF NIAS TRIBE INDONESIA

The located of Nias is in Sumatera, They live to the west of the island of Sumatra, they reside on the island of Nias. The island with an area of ​​5625 km ² is inhabited 700,000. Into the North Sumatera Province. In the original language, the Nias people calling themselves "Ono Niha" (Ono = children / descendants; Niha = human) and Nias Island as "Tano Niha" (Tano = ground).

Nias tribe are people who live in the Western culture is still high. Customary law is generally referred fondrakö Nias which regulates all aspects of life from birth until death. Nias people living in the ancient megalithic cultural heritage is evidenced by the carvings on the stones are still found in the interior of the island to this day. Nias tribe implemented clan system follows the father (patrilineal). Clans generally come from the villages existing settlements.

Nias Tribal existence arts Indonesia by the people of Nias, in a myth, the Nias stems from a tree called life Sigaru Tora'a located in a place called Tetehőli Ana'a. Mythology is present in Nias hoho. In hoho told that the universe and all its contents are created Lowalangi ("creator") from several colors of air which he beat with sticks called Sihai. Creator gods first creating a tree of life called Sigaru Tora'a. This tree fruit two fruit items immediately incubated by a spider gold. Then was born the first pair of gods, called Tuhamora'aangi Tuhamoraana'a-sex male and female Burutiraoana'a Burutiroangi. Their offspring is what is known as the god Sirao kemudia Uwu Zihõnõ as king.

Myth of the origin of the people of Nias was, starting from the time of king Sirao. God has three wives, each of which begat three sons. Among the nine sons of fierce quarrel arises, ie they fight over their father's throne the King Sirao. Seeing this situation, Sirao held a contest among his sons. In essence, anyone who is capable repeal spear (Toho), which has been planted in the field in front of the palace that is entitled to replace him. One by one starting from the oldest son came tried to pull the spear. But none succeeded. Then the youngest child named Luo Mĕwõna (Lowalangi) came yanking and finally succeeded.

Her  brothers were lost in the contest of Tetehõli Ana'a exiled and banished to earth, precisely on the island of Nias. Of the eight men were thrown into the world Sirao (Nias Island) only four can get four places on the island of Nias safely and eventually became the ancestors of the Nias. The four others in an accident. Hia Baewadanõ because it was too heavy, falling through the earth and transformed into a big snake named Da'õ Zanaya Tano sisagõrõ (she was the base / foundation of the earth). If he moves a little, then the earth will shake and the earth did quake. In order to live, the dragon is fed by birds every day.

The others fell into the water and became a ghost river, fishermen idol. He is often referred hadroli. There is the wind, and finally stuck in a tree and transformed into a ghost forest, hunters idol. This creature is often called the "Bela". There was also a fall in the Laraga the condition of the land full of stones (12 km from Mount Sitoli) became the ancestors of people knowledgeable immune.

Pelebegu'' religion'' is the name given by the original settlers meaning "spirit worshipers". The name itself is used by adherents molohĕ penalty (penalty worshipers). The nature of this religion is about the worship of ancestral spirits. Although there is no concept of life after death by Pastor Johannes MH version, but the belief is there is a practice of worshiping the spirits of the ancestors (animism). The ancestors must be remembered that, especially on their merits (Name Large and Glory). This belief termanisfestasi in the form of a penalty. Nias people believe that these statues (fighting) will be occupied by the spirits of their ancestors, because it must be cared for properly.

# Nias Tribal Existance cultural arts Indonesia

In cultures contained Ono Niha ideals or spiritual purpose in life with the greeting'' termakna Ya'ahowu "(in free translation Indonesian" blessed hope "). Of significance is contained Ya'ahowu meaning: pay attention to other people's happiness, and is expected to be blessed by A More Powerful. In other words Ya'ahowu display attitudes: caring, responsibility, respect, and knowledge. 

If someone is doing that, it means that the person is considering the development and happiness of others: not only watching, responsive, and accountable to the needs of others (pronounced: Congratulations - Ya'ahowu), including those that are not revealed, and respected him as a fellow human being as such . So the meaning contained in the "Ya'ahowu" is nothing but a brotherhood (in peace) who really needed as a vehicle for the development of community in the development of life together.

-Lompat Batu Nias (jumping stones)

Tradition of Hombo batu or jumping stone or rock, Nias tribal existence arts Indonesia.The tradition comes from Nias tribe who live on the island of Nias, west of Sumatra Island is indeed somewhat unique. Skipping stones or known by the name "fahombo rock" has become the hallmark of the people of Nias. The tradition of skipping stones arranged to reach a height of 2 m and a thickness of 40 cm is only done by men. Not all the tribe Nias perform this tradition. Only those who are in South Nias, especially in the Bay area who do these acrobatic tradition. This is presumably due to differences in cultural ancestors or ancestral people of Nias.

Apart from the aspect of tourism that tradition Jump Stone became so famous, this tradition also shows the strength and agility of the young men who do it. Someone who managed to do this tradition is considered heroic and prestigious. Not only for the individuals who do it, but also for families, even entire villages. Therefore, it is usually after the boys managed to do this tradition, there will be a simple celebration with slaughtering chickens or other animals. People who managed to do this tradition will also be considered mature and become defenders of the village if there is a conflict with other villagers.

there are several other art cultures of tribal existence nias Indonesian arts such as dance nias, custom house, wedding ceremonies, traditional dresses nias and others. to the uniqueness of this culture art adds to the attraction of tourists both local and foreign to come visit to Indonesia, Indonesia existance nias tribal arts is still a tourist attraction in Sumatra.

EXISTENCE AMAZING ARTS DAYAK TRIBE KALIMANTAN INDONESIA

There are varying opinions as to the origin of the Dayak people, but so far no one has really satisfactory. However, the generally accepted opinion stating that the Dayak is one of the largest and oldest indigenous groups that inhabited the island of Borneo. The idea of ​​this indigenous population is based on the theory of migration to Borneo. Depart from that opinion is believed that the ancestors of the Dayak originated from South China. 

Dayak word comes from the word "force" which means upstream, to mention people living in rural or generally perhuluan Kalimantan and West Kalimantan.

Dayak people are the true people of the island of Borneo, they first occupied the island of Borneo, baikpun baikpun beaches landward side. However, when the Malays of Sumatra and Malacca Peninsula Land next to the Dayak people there terdesaklah then backward, up time, improved land far to the island of Borneo. For now Dayak tribe is divided into six large clumps, which Kenyah-Kayan-Palu, Ot Danum, Iban, Murut, Klemantan and Punan. Sixth cluster is divided further into approximately 405 sub-tribes.

Although divided into hundreds of sub-tribes, Dayak tribal groups share the same characteristics of a typical culture. These characteristics are the determining factor of a sub tribe in Kalimantan can be put into groups of Dayak. Such features are the long house, the result of material culture such as pottery, saber, chopsticks beliong (ax Dayak) view, of the universe, their livelihood (farming systems) and dance. All of this is art heritage Dayak Kalimantan Indonesia.

Below are some customs for dayak tribe that still preserved to the present, and the supernatural world Dayak tribe in ancient times as well as times now are still strong to this day. This custom is one of the cultural wealth owned by the Indonesian people, because in the first instance Dayak tribe Kalimantan originated from the interior of Borneo.

# Supernatural world Dayak Tribe Kalimantan

Supernatural world of the Dayak tribe is already in ancient past is characteristic of Dayak culture. Because of this supernatural overseas there are also people mention Dayak as man eater (cannibals). But in fact the Dayak tribe is very peace-loving tribe of origin is not impeded and suddenly suppressed. Dayak Kalimantan supernatural powers many types, for example Manajah Antang. Manajah Antang the Dayak tribe way to search for clues as to find the existence of a secret enemy of the discover of deceased ancestors to birds Antang media, regardless of where the enemy will surely find found.

# Tiwah Ceremony Dayak Tribe Kalimantan

Tiwah ceremony is customary events Dayak tribe. Tiwah is a ritual performed for the delivery of the bones of those who had died to Sandung already made. Sandung is a kind of small house which is designed specifically for those who had died.

Tiwah ceremony of Dayak tribe is very sacred, in this Tiwah event before the bones of the dead are in between and put into place (sandung), a great many ritual events, dance, voice, drums or other entertainment. Until finally the bones are in place in place (Sandung).

#  Red Mangkok cultural arts Dayak Tribe Kalimantan.

 Red facer is the media association Dayak tribe. Circulating red bowl if the Dayak feel their sovereignty in great danger. "Chief" or Dayak tribe often mentioned Pangkalima usually issue alert signal or a red bowl of war distributed through villages in quickly. From day-to-day appearance many people do not know who the commander of the Dayak. He's mediocre, it's just that it has incredible supernatural powers. Believe it or not the commander has knowledge of tanks could fly anything like bullets, sharp weapons and so on. One of the last surviving cultural and art heritage existance tribe Dayak Kalimantan Indonesia.

UNIQUENESS AMAZING ARTS OF TRIBE SASAK INDONESIA

In Indonesia a lot of tribes scattered all over the country. one of which is a traditional Sasak tribe. This time we will know legih the premier Sasak tribe, their culture and art, their lives, which is still very traditional as well as Bedouin tribes in the province of Banten. But Sasak tribe little bit modern now. Tribes are indigenous Sasak Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Nearly 85% of the population is ethnic Sasak Lombok. 

As with other ethnic groups in Indonesia, Sasak tribe descended from Austronesians who migrated from mainland Asia around 5,000 years BC and lived in areas of Southeast Asia to the South Pacific Islands. Although Lombok is strongly influenced by the culture of the majority of Balinese Hindus of Bali, Lombok Sasak tribe but the majority embraced Islam.

Sade Village is a native Sasak village still maintained its authenticity. Sade village is located in an area not far from the city Rembitan Mataram, Lombok. The distance from the International Airport of Lombok, about less than half an hour away by car. Here, we can still see the form of the original Sasak house thatched with local traditions that are still original. Sasak tribe known Wektu Telu faith belief that Islam has elements of Hinduism, Buddhism and other ancient traditional beliefs.

 Although the Sasak tribe embraced Wektu Telu beliefs but they still perform the obligatory prayers five times a day. There is also a small minority held belief that Bodha called animism and Buddhism. Two of these religious groups live in harmony society.

The most ancient Sasak village is the village of Bayan, near the foot of Mount Rinjani is a stronghold Wektu Telu. However, the most frequently visited by tourists is the village of Sade and Rembitan village, near Mataram. Villagers modernisai chose to ignore the outside world and would prefer to continue to preserve their old traditions.

Most of the ethnic Sasak work as farmers, while women are more adept at weaving, producing beautiful Lombok ikat cloth. The house was built in Sade line where the most prominent and distinctive Lombok is a granary built on wooden piles with four hat-shaped roof made ​​of reeds or bulrushes, really unique. Rice entered through an open window. Beruga or ceremonial hall stood on the six pillars and the roof is also made of elephant grass, providing cool atmosphere when the weather is hot and warm on a cold night. Their ancestral home is divided into 3 parts, namely a kitchen, bedroom and living room.

The unique architecture that make different from existence arts of tribe Sasak Indonesia is Granary. Barns are a distinguishing feature of the architecture Sasak tribe. The building was raised on poles in the typical Austronesian and use the roof-shaped "cap" that is not unusual, covered with thatch. Four large pillars supporting the mast beams across the top, a frame, cantilever roof with bamboo rafters lean. The only opening is a small square hole that is located high above the end of the gin-gin, which is the storage of rice crops. Large wooden disc (jelepreng) arranged on top of the pole base to prevent rodents reach the storage of rice.

Dance and drama in Lombok related to cultural identity. Although the Sasak culture influenced Bali and Java but mixed cultures in Lombok is unique and different. The arts of tribe sasak still existence, It is interesting to observe you. Dance during the ceremony one of which is the extension Belek where the most popular. Played two musicians use when dealing with a large drum lines that display Batek military procession is usually held in the city Lingsar. This dance costume Dutch army with wooden rifles.

Islam in the region, using drum tambourine gamelan developed from bronze gamelan yet still retains original bronze gamelan instruments. However gamelan instruments are still widely used throughout the island. In Bayan, once a year there is a celebration called mosque ancient hay Beleq Bayan.

Another event worth watching is Peresehan, local traditions such as the fight between the two men used a long cane and a small square shield made ​​of cowhide. Previously, this activity is a real war but currently only made ​​to entertain tourists. Every year, around February, the celebration was held with the emergence Odor Nyale marine worms along the coast of Lombok which is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. 

Sasak language, especially aksaranya, very close to the script of Java and Bali, both use a script system Ca Ra Ha Na Ka. But in pronunciation, Sasak language closer to Bali. According to ethnologists who collected all the languages ​​in the world, Sasak language is a family of Austronesian Malay-Polynesian, mixed Sunda-Sulawesi and Bali-Sasak.

When observed directly, Sasak language developed in Lombok was very diverse, both dialect and vocabulary. It's very unique and can show many influences in its development. In general, Sasak language can be classified into: Kuto-Kute (North Lombok), Ngeto-Ngete (East Lombok), Meno-Mene (Central Lombok), Ngeno-Ngene (Central Lombok), and Mriak-Mriku (South Lombok) .

Until now famous Lombok interest Sasaknya there are various cultural areas, which is a regional asset that needs to be preserved as a relic of our ancestors. Sasak culture not only belong to Lombok, but has been included into the culture of Indonesia. Here are some cultures that are still evolving in the Sasak tribe. With the existence unique arts Sasak tribe Indonesia and easy access to the island of Lombok Lombok tourism is expected to grow and thrive., Which in turn can improve the lives of the people of Lombok.