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East Nusa Tenggara
Pasola
The most famous festival in Nusa Tenggara, Pasola pits huge teams of brightly costumed horsemen against each other in 'mock' battles. The competitors are so fierce, despite the use of blunt spear injuries and deaths are still a common occurrance.
The main activities start several days after the full moon and coincide with the yearly arrival on shore of strange, multi-hued seaworms.
Other places of interest:
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