Catching the “Nyale” at the Beautiful Strand of Indonesia

What it would be when unique meets a mythical taste then? Yes indeed, it is time for you to get started counting down the days to experience a superb legendary Bau Nyale Festival 2010!

This March, a special yet outstanding deeply rooted Sasak’s tradition welcomes you to flock onto Kuta Beach and Seger Beach, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara and bond with thousand of people in gazing and catching the Nyale (colorful sea worms) also tasting the uniqueness cultural flavors of the Sasak tribes.

The Nyale for the Sasaks is a symbol of love and good fortune. A legendary myth involved with the appearance of those colorful sea worms; Mandalika, a beautiful princess of Kuripan was willing to sacrifice herself to bring the lost peace of her country by jumping into the sea. Before drowning herself, the princess said that in a special way, she would return each year to bring good fortune to her beloved people. The Sasaks believed that the Princess had transformed into the Nyale. Since then, the colossal worm-catching is held every year.

During this festival, you will also feel much merriment and discover tons of unique activities as to catch the Nyale can only be done before the sunrises. Besides traditional music and dances, you will enjoy the Sasaks recite traditional verses whilst waiting for the dawn breaks. Have fun when the young people compete to form cute verses; it would be lovely to hear a boy flirting and teasing a girl by singing verses, and a girl has to try to answer by singing verses of her own. However, do not miss the “it” moment to catch the Nyale as much as you can. The more you get, the more prosper your live would be.

So, prepare yourself to be a part of Bau Nyale Festival 2010 excitement!

Source: Indonesia Travel

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