10.26.2009

Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park lies in the Wallacea Region of Indonesia, identified by WWF and Conservation International as a global conservation priority area. The Park is located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores at the border of the Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) and Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTP) provinces....

10.17.2009

High appreciation to Traditional and Ritual

Graham's study (1985) revealed that the socio-cultural life of the people of East Flores, there are four aspects that play an important role, namely episodes in origin myths, and three other ritual symbols of nuba nara (altar / rock worship), korke (traditional house), and namang (places to dance which is usually located in korke pages). Thus it can be said that the people of Flores have a very high appreciation to the customs and rituals inherited his ancestors. Myth of the origin of the story is seen as the most important element in determining...

10.09.2009

Flores Beautiful....

Flores means ‘flower’ in Portuguese, and the island is filled with tremendous natural beauty, accessible volcanoes and ancient culture. The Komodo National Park, located off the westernmost coast of Flores, encompasses the 3 islands...