Lombok villagers sustain water sources through ritual
mongabay.co.id · 24 September 2026
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Residents of Kesik Village in East Lombok, Indonesia, prepared rice, sticky rice, and coconut to perform the annual Nunas Nede ritual as the dry season transitions to the rainy season.
People in the area rely on farming for their livelihoods and see rain as essential to their continued well-being. The tradition centers around maintaining seven water sources important to the community. The villagers perform the ritual anticipating the arrival of the rains, which will support their crops.
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