The Ecotourism Potentials of lombok’s Villages
Indonesia’s villages offer rich economic potentials, but many have yet to explore them. There is now an infectious and growing awareness of these hidden potentials. Several villages in East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, have reframed themselves as ecotourism destinations. The Beririjarak Village, for example, has repackaged its protected forest as a fun destination for tourists, while the village of South Pringgasela has revived its woven textile tradition. At the end of November, six villages in East Lombok, Beririjarak and South Pringgasela included, took part in the Festival Ekowisata (an ecotourism festival) held in the Gawar Gong forest in Beririjarak. Tempo English reports.
January 1, 2018
Ricefields And Rudat Dances
Women and youths are advancing ecotourism in Beririjarak village, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). They have also revived some dyeing traditions in the process.
Saelal Arimi may not be too fond of housework, but over the past year he has kept his home clean to prepare for domestic and foreign tourists wishing to spend the night. "Now my place is a homestay," said the 28-year-old.
His home is not the only home o
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