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Pasola Festival in Wanokaka

A traditionally dressed Sumba horseman rides bareback during the Wanokaka Pasola, with a crowd and green field in the background.
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The Wanokaka Pasola is distinguished by its intense spiritual preparation and communal rituals that precede the horseback battle. Horsemen from different villages converge on the ritual field near Waigalli to demonstrate their prowess and ancestral connection. The 2026 event is projected for March 9-10, following the appearance of the Nyale worms on the southern coastline. This event is a powerful demonstration of Sumba’s intangible cultural heritage, involving sacred chants and traditional regalia.

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