Sumbawa
 

Announcement of a wedding | Traditions | Pamulung village | Sumbawa Besar

Traditions

The wedding procession is heading from the traditional house to the room where all events take place.

 
The couple accomplishes all the rituals helped by one of the young dancers, while the gamelan is played.


A man brings his buffaloes back after having failed against the sorcerer (back turned) and his saka doll.

 
Here is the victorious team in full motion, making a sharp turn before making the statue fall down.

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