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7/01/2009 - 7/31/2009Peresean
Lombok,
Indonesia
Presean is an ancient dance ceremony that recreates the legend of Princess Mandalika who, rather than see two suitors fight to the death in order to win her hand in marriage, chose to take her own life. Armed with rattan sticks, the dancers 'attack' each other, defending their opponent's blows with a cowhide shield. As well as its historic associations, the dance also serves to ask God for rain for the imminent planting season with the ancient belief being that the more blood spilled, the more rain would follow.
Themes:
Entertainment
, Culture
, Dance
, Spectacle
, Religion
Hours: TBC.
Cost: TBC.
Where: Senggigi
Senggigi is the main tourist area on Lombok and the focus for many of its festivals
Lombok, Indonesia
Contact Information:
Lombok Sumbawa Tourism Promotion Board
Ruko Sriwijaya
Jl. Sriwijaya No 76i
Opposite Hotel Sahid Legi
Mataram
Lombok
Indonesia
Telephone: +62 (370) 660 6833.
Email: info@lomboksumbawa.com
Website: www.lomboksumbawa.com
