Lombok is not only famous for its pristine beaches and stunning natural view, but it is also acknowledged for its inhabitants who until present still faithfully maintain their traditional culture.
If you travel to Desa Sade in Lombok, don't miss the precious opportunity to interact with the friendly native inhabitants of Lombok called Sasak people who make up two-third of the total population aside from the Balinese people dwelling there since the past colonization of Majapahit kingdom. Sasak people belong to the Polynesian group and speak a combined language of Sasak, Bali and Sumbawa.
Religion
The majority of Sasak people strongly adhere to Islamic principles although are still influenced by local traditions of animism and dynamism. There are two kinds of Islamic streams in Lombok, Wetu Telu and Wetu Lima. Wetu Telu is a unique belief of the minority of Sasak people with a strong influence of Hinduism and Buddhism mixed with the local traditions. Its followers conduct their shollat or prayer time only three times a day, which is different from the Wetu Lima believers who do a five-time shollat and dominate the entire population.
