Mulang Pekelem – Mt. Rinjani

The Balinese Hindu has been in Lombok since a long time ago and their generation still maintains the culture and tradition. One of the traditions is Ngaturang Peklem at Lake Segara Anak, Mt. Rinjani. Pekelem means gives some offering to God like gold and buffalo heads as a expression of gratitude to god for his blessing everything in life. Thousand of pilgrimages will go up to Lake Segara Anak, sometimes pilgrimages from Bali will come to this event.

Perang Topat

Perang Topat (Rice cake War) is a ritual ceremony which is performed as a expression og gratitude to God for his blessing of fertile soil plentiful agriculture produce. This event is performed in Lingsar Park by both Hindus and Sasaks, who throw rice cakes “topat” at each other. The show begins at 16.30 p.m after Pedande Mapuja, when the Waru flower fall (Rorok Kembang Waru). The ceremony is usually held every year at the time of sixth full moon (according to the Sasak calendar) sometime in November or December. Topat is plating of coconut leaves filled with rice and boiled. Chef at Villa Ombak can serves you this traditional yet delicious dish during your stay.