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Global Sustainability Award for Sumba’s Marapu Conservation

Source: Jakarta Globe Adapted by Peter
Home News 2026 May Global Sustainability Award for Sumba’s Marapu Conservation

An international heritage foundation awarded Sumba's Marapu cultural preservation project a top prize. The project was lauded for successfully integrating traditional ancestral preservation with modern tourism management, proving that Sumba's deep-seated cultural roots can thrive alongside sustainable global tourism growth.