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East Nusa Tenggara
Lamalera Whale Hunting
Lamalera on Lembata Islan is awhaling village. The months of May to September are the whale
hunting season for the people of Lamalera. Using simple traditional tools as small row boats and
hand-thrown harpoons, the hunters sail out to hunt these giant creatures of the sea. The catch is
either consumed or sold.
Other places of interest:
This page: http://www.cockatoo.com/english/indonesia/indonesia_east_nusa_lamalera.htm
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