On the island of Lombok, we experience an evening with traditional dance. The dancers were accompanied by a gamelan orchestra. The music on Lombok is manifold because it is affected by various cultures. Old Malayan influences came from the neighboring islands of Bali and Java and Islamic influences from Sumatra, Sulawesi and Sumbawa. Text, photos […]
Senggigi on the island of Lombok – Indonesia
Senggigi on the island of Lombok, Indonesia, with its 6 miles of beach, is an alternative for those who want to escape from the snow. A large part of the daily life of the natives takes place on the beach. Either the fishermen are with their narrow fishing boats on the sea or they […]
Life on the island of Lombok – Part 2
Life on the island of Lombok – Part 2 – Impressions The landscape of Lombok – the neighboring island of Bali in Indonesia – is characterized by white and black beaches, rice and chilli fields, as well as by rocky streams and strongly flowing rivers, where daily life takes place. Ceremonies on the occasion of […]
Life on the island of Lombok – Part 1
Lombok in Indonesia is the neighboring island of Bali. The landscape is dominated by the Rinjani, the second largest volcano in Indonesia. In large parts the life in Lombok is very simple. There are still many villages that have neither electricity nor water or sewage system, like you can see in the video taken near Sukadana-Bayan. Rice, […]
Gili Islands – Indonesia
The Gili Islands are located before the northwest coast of Lombok in Indonesia. They can only be reached by boat and are known as a diving and snorkeling paradise. Even while snorkeling near the beach you can admire the blue coral. Sea turtles also lay its eggs on the idyllic beaches. There are no motorized […]
Sambelia auf Lombok Indonesia
The little fishing village Sambelia is located in the east of the Indonesian island of Lombok. 85% of the population belong to the ethnic group of Sasak. This part of the island is less developed for tourism. The people live in simple conditions but they are happy and in a good mood. Text, photos and […]
