Padar Island of Komodo

Padar Island is one of the three largest islands in the Komodo National Park Region. To go to this island, visitors must travel from Labuan Bajo either using fast boats or slow boats. If you use a Speed Boat, the distance to the Island is around 1.5 hours. And if you use a slow boat, the distance is around 3 hours.

Padar Island has its own beauty by having a curve with a white coastline that is so charming. And to see a scene like this, visitors must pass several steps to the top of this island. Even though our energy will be drained, it will pay off what we will see. Incredible scenery, with the sound of the waves fused.

Padar Island has become the main destination of every Komodo Tour program in recent years. And the beauty of this island is the main reason for visiting this island. And it becomes a necessity to visit here. And of course this series of trips will be combined with other places such as Rinca Island or Komodo Island and some snorkeling spots.

To see some options for the tour program to Pulau Padar, you can directly click on the following links:

• https://komodoblessingadventure.com/full-day-padar-island-tour/
• https://komodoblessingadventure.com/komodo-padar-island-tour-2-days-1-night/
• https://komodoblessingadventure.com/padar-island-2-days-tour/

Lirik Lagu Manggarai

Danong Main Ge

Danong main ge, Danong main ge laku pamot

Rowa nai go momang tonas me

Mede main ge, mede maim ge laku pelet

Lemot nai ge, lelo lejong me

Bambas weki mancak taram me, toe nganceng pampang nanang ge

Poget kondeng dole kole he, toe po’e kole ngoeng ge

De enu, enu ew, hau molas momang ge

De enu, enu ew, hau molas momang ge.

Hau ledong Laku Ta

Hau ledong laku ta, le pande rum enu e.

Bo keta nai daku, bantang te jadi dite ga.

Hau ledong laku ta, le pande rum enu ew

Bo keta nai daku, bantang te jadi dite ga.

Ngoeng naig enu, ite cua kudut mose di’a

Landing le pande rum hau enu

Hoo becang tite ga.

Ngoeng naig enu, ite cua kudut mose di’a

Landing le pande rum hau enu

Hoo becang tite ga.

Gega Nai

Gega nai daku ga, Le ita hau enu ew

Lelo laku ranga mo, cama neho lasar pandang

Pande wa nai nawa

Gega nai daku ga, Le ita hau enu e

Lelo laku pacu mo, cama neho lasar pau

Pande pa’u nai daku

Molas mo enu ew, pande rowa nai data rona

Lomes mo enu ew, pande radong nai data lako

Cala nganceng aku lejong sina, diang ge

Eme tiba aku sina lehau ge

Cala nganceng, ite labar cama diang ge

Eme nanag aku naram lehau ge.

Leso Kamis Aku Mai

Lerem, keta laku pelet mo enu eee

Woko ita laku hontes me lako leso holes

Ndot daku todong me, tau kudu tombo go enu ew

Lemot, keta mata lelo go enu ew

Woko itap laku Landang me lako leso wa

Ndut daku pucu e tau kudu curup go enu e

Leso rabu aku laun, kudu cumangs ata tu’a

Tombo pongo jodoh go enu ew.

Leso kamis aku mai, kudu cawis koe nai

Jadi naca laing go enu

** Toe landing molas tara momang

Landing di’a nai me kamping hae wa’u**

Leso rabu aku laun, kudu cumangs ata tu’a

Tombo pongo jodoh go enu ew.

Leso kamis aku mai, kudu cawis koe nai

Jadi naca laing go enu

Ikan Goreng

Keba bom e manga wote, kali wote hang bone

Bone ikan goreng, hio wa mai Loce ee

Wintuk mo hau o enu ew

Keba bom e manga, kali wote hang bone

Bone Ikan Gogos, wa mai loce toko oo

Gauk mo hau o weta ge

Toe hiang inag amang, toe nuk rona ruuuuu

Toe hiang inang amang, toe nuk rona ruuuu

Hang bone, kalik manga onen

Bone ikan, kaling latan cintan..

Keba bom e manga wote, kali wote hang bone

Bone ikan tapa, hio wa mai kapal

Gauk mo ai o weta ge

Toe hiang inag amang, toe nuk rona ruuuuu

Toe hiang inang amang, toe nuk rona ruuuu

Hang bone, kalik manga onen

Bone ikan, kaling latan cintan..

Liba Ko Toe

Liba ko toe, ko toe, ko toe, laku natas enu eee

Ea e liba ko toe

**Liba taaa ae, hau nana liba ta, natas rum ho cee**    

Lambu ko toe, ko toe, ko toe, laku mbarum enu e

Ea e lambu ko toe

**Lambu ta ae hau nana lambu ta, mbaru rum ho ce**

Nisang nai ge, nisang nai ge a e enu, nisang nai ge

**Nisang ga ae, hau nana nisang ga loce rum hoo cee**

Ngoleng ko toe, ko toe, ko toe, laku locem, enu ew

Ea e nggoleng ko toe.

**Nggoleng ta, aew, hau nana nggoleng ta loce rum hoo cee**

Nisang nai ge, nisang nai ge a e enu, nisang nai ge.

**Nisang ga ae, hau nana nisang ga loce rum hoo cee**

Mbate Neho Danong - Anduk

Mbate neho danong kin ema ge a

Meseng kaut bora paksa tiba rona

Mbate neho danong kin ema ge a

Meseng kaut paeng, aku tiba rona

Remeng koe momang laku ngo skolah

Remeng koe nuk susung de guru

Dumuk wa kaut ata awar

Tau naa rona amang go wada ge 2X

Mbate neho danong kin ema ge a

Meseng kaut bora paksa tiba rona

Mbate neho danong kin ema ge a

Meseng kaut paeng, aku tiba rona

            Wendong aku laun lengko lembor

            Dolong ngai olo lawa ca oto

            Karet  le wase pande haeng

            Ali meseng paeng o wada ge

            Dolong ngai olo lawa ca oto

            Karet  le wase pande haeng

            Retang ata baling salang

Tenang daku wada o lawa e      

Wada Ge ine Ame

Aaaa... Nai ge

Aaaa... Nai ge

Ine... neka ledong aku ine

Ame... Neka hemong aku ame

Pisa ntaung ho’o ga

Ole ine runduk nai nuk keta ite

Kemas keta nai ge

Ole ame Ngaji titong latang salang d’anakm

Nai ge ole ine, wada ge ole ame

Woko tadang cee tanah data

Tegi berkak le ine ame

Kudut molor salang hoo

Pait naig landing kasi asi

Gerak wulang wie tanah

Ole ine retang momang tanah bate loas

Gerak ntala eta awang

Ole ame tenang natas, natas bate labar

Nai ge ole ine, wada ge ole ame

Woko tadang cee tanah data

Tegi berkak le ine ame

Kudut molor salang hoo

Pait naig landing kasi asi....

 aaaa.. aaa. Nai ge 2X

Lonto Jojop – Lalong Liba

Lonto jojop le para

Le deng songke tambang lomes

Pau nai daku, landing gaukme

Ole weta, com wee aku ge

Wenggos bali belo me

Embiong lemot nai ge

Ruda lau, nai daku ge

Nanag asur ole weta ge

Geal leas woko sae ndundu ndake

Reges tawa ne pande jejem mata daku ge

Coo keta laos kembung hoo

Ole weta, ngo sina kaku diang

Coo keta nganceng cumang ta

Am benang keta le ema ne

Asa reke cumang, Lau uma ga

Kudu nganceng tombo hanang koe

CACI DANCE TRADITIONAL DANCE OF MANGGARAI

Caci dance is traditional war dance of manggaraian in Flores island, it is the game of dexterity test in

martial arts combined with a dance. Performed by two males dancers who dance and fight each other using a whip as weapon and shield as a the protector and the boat of things are made of buffalo leather. This dance is often displayed at various events such as when the celebration of the harvest season (hang Woja), ritual new year (penti), and various other ceremonies, and now it’s normally performance to celebrate Indonesian independence day.

According to historic caci dance originated from the tradition of the Manggarai community where men fight each other to test their courage and agility in battle. The dance was developed into an art in which there is a dance, song and music accompaniment to add the value of arts. Caci comes from the word "ca" means "one" and "ci" means "test". So the abuse can be interpreted as a test of dexterity one on one.

As its function this dance is the way for the Men in Manggarai to prove their virility, both in terms of courage and dexterity. Although in performing contained violence but this dance has a message of peace such as the spirit of sportsmanship, mutual respect, and resolved without rancor between the dancer. This matter can show that they have spirit and heroic in their self.

Caci dance is performed by a group of male dancers armed with a whip and shield. In the show, a group of dancers divided into two sections and competed against each other. Before the dancers competed, the show first started with an other dance that called Danding tandak dance. The dance is performed by dancers that consist of male and female as the opening ceremony. After the opening dance followed by Caci dance attractions.

Two dancers would enter the arena, first dancer warming up by doing dance. Then they challenged each other while singing traditional songs, and then the game began. In this  attraction there is a rule, players can only hit the upper body of his opponents such as the arms, back, or chest. The dancer must be able to deflect or avoid the opponent's attack, If not he will get injury on his body by the whip. The defender will be declared lost if attacking by whip in his eyes.

In Caci dance performances are usually accompanied by traditional musical instruments such as drums and gongs, and the player also will sing some traditional song that called neggo. In the performance of each group usually has its own supporters. Like a sports game, supporters are also cheering provide support and encouragement to the dancers to win. During Caci dance perfomance, dancers use a tradional custome look like white color trouser combine withtradional sarong that called towe songke,  cover head and the upper body without clothes.

WAE REBO VILLAGE

Wae Rebo Village is one of the Traditional Village in Flores Island. Geographically the village is

situated on 1,200 meters above sea level. Wae Rebo Traditional Village is part of Satarmese District, Manggarai regency, Flores. The village has about 700 residents.

The main destination in Wae Rebo Village is Mbaru Niang or traditional house of manggaraian, but beside the presence of mbaru niang, the situation of this village that far from the bustle of the city and somewhat isolated gives a different feel for each visitor who visited this village. Wae Rebo community still cling to the traditions and local wisdom handed down from their ancestors. This tradition and local wisdom are the the special interest for the traveler who come to This Village.

One of the local wisdom in Wae Rebo village is the community still preserve of mbaru niang. In Wae Rebo itself there should only be seven Mbaru Niang nothing less and nothing more. One house can be occupied six to eight families. The rest of the community who are not accommodated in Wae Rebo (Mbaru Niang) had to move to the Kombo village that located approximately five kilometers from Wae Rebo. And this Village  also known as the twinning of Wae Rebo village because most of the villagers are from Wae Rebo Village.

The house or mbaru niang has five levels, each level designated for a specific purpose. The first level called lutur or living house for the living quarters of the extended family. The second level called lobo, or attic, is set aside to store food and goods, the third level called lentar is to store seeds for the next harvest, the fourth level called lempa rae is reserved for food stocks in case of draught, and the fifth and top level, called hekang kode, which is held most sacred, is to place offerings for the ancestors.

To get to Wae Rebo Village.

The Closest city to Wae Rebo Village is Ruteng Town, But because there is no the airport who serve direct flight to Ruteng town, almost the visitors start trip to Wae Rebo is from Labuan Bajo. You will drive by car or motorbike around 2 hours or more, and before continue to Wae Rebo village the visitor normally will stop for overnight in Denge Village. Denge Village situated in coastal area, from here you can see the view of Mules island, also the scenery of rice field can be found here. This village is the starting point to do trekking to Wae Rebo village. In this village there are some of local guest house that manage by local people on this village.

The distance from Denge Village to Wae Rebo village is 9 kilometers, which can be taken approximately 3-4 hours by foot (depend on stamina). On the way during trekking to Wae Rebo village you will pass the rain forest and small river, also the the sing or birds will always accompany you during the trek.

On arrival in Wae Rebo village, you will do a ritual that’s call Pa’u wae Lu’u that lead by the leader of the village and pray / ask to their ancestor to always protect you during your visiting. Before this ritual you are not allowed to do some activity for example to take the picture. After the ritual you can do some activity and direct socializing with the local people. And at the night you will overnight inside the mbaru niang (traditional house).

RIUNG 17 ISLANDS

The Riung 17 islands located in Riung district – Nagekeo Regency (in the north Part of Bajawa). The

distance from Bajawa town is 75 Km, can be reached in 2,5 hours by car and motorbike. Some part of Riung 17 Islands is located on the mainland of Flores island, and others lie in Riung bay that combine of some small island close one and each other spread along of the marine park.

Riung 17 island consist of some small islands they are: Pata island, Bangko island, Rutong island, Bampa island, Sua island, telu island, Mborong island, Kolong island, Ontoloe island, Sui island, Wire island, desk island, Wawi island, Stone island, Taor island, Laingjawa island, Wingkureo island. The visitor can reach all the islands by speed boat in two hours, but the famous and popular island that can be visited are Rotung Island where you can do snorkeling, and Kolong island where you can see the flying foxes hanging on the mangrove.

Sometimes the visitor can see the giant lizards that’s called mbou by local people in this Islands, and it is look like Komodo Dragon but the size is smaller and the skin color is different With Komodo dragon In Komodo National park. It has black with red spots in its skin. Normally the most activity to do in this island is snorkeling and visit the flying foxes island.

HOTEL IN BAJAWA

Bajawa is one of the best town that has some amazing place that worthy to be visited. Bajawa Town is cold city that lies almost in the middle part of Flores island, This town is famous as the home of primitive and pure traditional village and culture. Almost everywhere you can find the traditional village in this town. Beside that the existing of some hot nature water make your trip more complete to come here. Bajawa it lies more than 1.000 meters above sea level, so make this city colder and fresh then the other city in flores Island. Here is some list of Hotel or accomodation in Bajawa Town:

• Vila Silverin

Address: Jln. Wolokole- Bajawa, Telp. (0384) 2223865 / Mobile: 085253453298.

• Hotel Happy-Happy

Address: Jln. Soedirman - Kel. Tanalodu -Bajawa, Telp. 085333704455.

• Hotel Edelweis 

Address:: Jln. Ahmad Yani -Kel. Tanalodu-Bajawa, Telp. (0384) 21345.

• Hotel Korina 

Address:: Jln. Ahmad Yani -Kel. Tanalodu-Bajawa, Telp. (0384) 21162.

• Hotel Elisabeth 

Address:: Jln. Inerie -Kel. Tanalodu - Bajawa, Telp. (0384) 21345.

• Hotel Bintang Wisata 

Address: Jln. Palapa-Kel. Ngedukelu - Bajawa , Telp. (0384) 21744.

• Hotel Joni 

Address: Jln. Gadjah Mada -Kel. Ngedukelu - Bajawa, Telp. (0384) 21079.

• Hotel Kembang 

Address: Jln. Marta Dinata - Kel. Trikora -Bajawa, Telp. (0384) 21072.

• Wisma Nusantara 

Address: Jln. Eltari-Kel. Trikora - Bajawa, Telp. (0384) 21357.

• Wisma Anggrek :

Address: Jln. M.T. Haryono - Kel. Trikora-Bajawa, Telp. (0384) 21172.

• Wisma Virgo 

Address: Jln. D.I. Panjaitan-Kel. Trikora - Bajawa, Telp. (0384) 21061.

• Hotel Ariesta 

Address: Jln. Diponegoro-Kel. Trikora - Bajawa, Telp. (0384) 21292.


See also: hotel list in Ruteng town

HOTEL LIST IN RUTENG TOWN

Ruteng is one of the town in Flores Island. It is take 4 hours from Labuan Bajo, Flores. Ruteng is cool and fresh city because it lies in the mountain area about 1.200 meters above sea level. Ruteng also a nice place to stay overnight, Here is some of hotel in Ruteng Town:

MBC NUN’S HOTEL

• Address: Jl Ahmed Yani 45, Ruteng.
• Telephone : (0385) 22 834, (0385) 22 279, (081) 353 763 129 

·         SINDA HOTEL

• Address: Jl.Yos Sudarso
• Telephone : (0385) 21197, Ruteng, NTT, Indonesia

·         DAHLIA HOTEL

•       Address: Jl. Bhayangkara No. 18 
•       Telephone:  0385 21377.

·         RIMA HOTEL

•       Address: Jl. Ahmad Yani Telp. 
•       Telephone: 0385 22196

·         BUNGA HOTEL

•       Address: Jl. Merak Nekang
•       Telephone: 0812 3771 3074

·         RANAKA HOTEL

•       Address: Jln. Yos Sudarso No. 20, Ruteng 
•       Telephone: +62-385-21353

·         AGUNG I HOTEL

•       Address: Jln. Wae Ces No. 10
•      Telephone: +62-385-21080

·         AGUNG II HOTEL

•       Address: Jln. Moteng Rua No. 28, Ruteng 
•       Telephone: +62-385-21835)