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Indonesian standards 11,599 kms Sumba Island is relatively
small. Waikabubak and Waingapu. Sumba Island is one
of the most fascinating islands of Nusa Tenggara. Most
Sumbanese are Christians and a part of them still hold
on to the native original religion called Marapu. The
famous ceremony of the Sumbanese is the wedding and
the funerals.
It was in the middle of the 19th century that the first
European settled on the island. The Sumbanese call their
land Tana Humba, which means the Homeland, and believe
their ancestors not only came from the Lesser Sunda
Islands, but also further westward from the Malay Peninsula.
In the tour of Sumba Island the traveler would be able
to find that this island is famous for art and handicrafts.
The tour of Sumba Island would also
satiate those who desire the white sand. The tour of
Sumba Island would reveal that it is quite famous for
its sandalwood, horses, megalith tombs, hand woven textile
and untouched beaches. The tour of Sumba Island would
help the travelers understand that here spirits, both
natural and ancestral are worshipped. The tour of Sumba
is for those who are interested in fishing, surfing,
diving, and the unique tribal Sumba culture.
The tour of Sumba Island is not on everyone's list as
a result it is different from the rest of the destinations.
There are surf resorts in this island like the Quiksilver
Island and Waterways Sumba.
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