The PASOLA'S - Kuku Manu-Todaka_Sumba Island .flv

Sumba Island, the Southeastern of Timor, Indonesia: The "Pasola" is an annual spear-throwing battle conducted on horseback between bold men from neighbouring villages. Riders bedecked in battle dress thunder across a grassy plain with spears in hand, horses charging at full tilt. They aim, and hurtle their spears at their opponents with deadly precision. Blood is frequently drawn and riders often knocked from their mounts or maimed. Deaths are not uncommon at this event.

The spilled blood symbolises the fertilising of the fields and bodes well for the pending rice harvest, which in turn appeases the throng of onlookers, who by midday have worked themselves into a crazed fervour.

The ritual place of Pasola Ceremonies ... that take place during the months of February and March at select locations along the West Coast of the Island.

Until now, very few foreigners have been able to witness the Pasola. This is an ideal opportunity to experience a primitive, medieval culture at its fiercest, together with the learned Dr. Blair who will ensure guests depart with a heightened understanding and appreciation for this well-preserved culture.

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[novengah]

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