Thursday, 6 June 2013

FLOBAMORA: “A HIDDEN PARADISE”



Flobamora is a popular term for the province of East Nusa Tenggara. it is an abbreviation of four largest islands in the province namely Flores, Sumba, Timor, and Alor. The province is an archipelago which is located between 80-120 south latitude and from 1180 to 1250 east longitude. Its location makes this province has a unique and diversely high value. Its natural and cultural heritage makes it more colorful. NTT has natural beauties that have their own characteristics.
The phrase "Flobamora: the hidden paradise" said by the head of tourism department of NTT in term of the sail in 2013 that posted by Victory news, a local newspaper in NTT. It is a phrase that fits to describe the natural beauty of the Flobamora which is still natural and unspoiled, or not known by many people. East Nusa Tenggara has some of the tribes and each has its own regional language. In addition there are dances, poems, songs, local specialty foods, weaving and traditional musical instruments such as Sasando, etc that includes in the wealth of NTT. Other cultural heritage can be found here are the megalithic buildings, traditional villages and ritual ceremonies such as Semana Santa in Larantuka, Pasola in Sumba, and hunting whales in Lamalera. It’s not less interesting with the natural beauty such as lakes kelimutu with 3 colors, Marine Park in Alor, 17 islands in Riung, Komodo and the panorama of the beach is so exotic that can be found in almost areas of this province.
From all this tourism, there are some objects that have the name of NTT like Kelimutu Lake, Sasando and the most horrendous is Komodo. Still warm in our ears, the news of the victory of the Komodo that has been selected to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World (The New 7 Wonders). It is a pride that Komodo can take NTT and even Indonesia to enter the global competition in terms of tourism. There are many more potential for natural beauty and culture that can make people stunned and awed if they see an exotic feel that is a masterpiece of the creator.
After the success of the election of Komodo as a new 7 wonders of the world, the government will establish 2013 as the year for visit Flobamora. This event was held to promote the diverse tourism in NTT.  This is also done in order to reveal or show the beauty that is still hidden in Flobamora. Besides that, this opportunity can be popularized again Flobamora name in the world. Excellent! Tourist haven that is hidden will surely unfold. NTT would be more familiar with the beauty of tourism. Unexpectedly, NTT is so arid but save so much wealth of attractions. It is a pride for the community in Flobamora.
“Flobamora….. My beloved homeland
Though I've been away,,, but I would memorable your beauty, Flobamora”

(Penulis: Mariana Kelen)



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