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					<description><![CDATA[If you visit Sumba, you’ll probably see colorful handwoven fabrics hanging in villages, markets or small roadside galleries. Many of the best-known Sumba textiles are called ikat, and they are one of the most important traditional crafts on the island. Ikat is a type of traditional weaving. The pattern is not printed on the finished ... <a title="Sumba Ikat: Traditional Weaving, Meaning and Buying Tips" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/sumba-ikat-traditional-weaving/" aria-label="Read more about Sumba Ikat: Traditional Weaving, Meaning and Buying Tips">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Planning a visit to Mandorak Beach in Sumba? Here’s what to expect, whether you can swim there, entrance fees, how to get there from Tambolaka, and how to combine it with Weekuri Lagoon.]]></description>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:01:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What is Marapu in Sumba? This guide explains the traditional belief system, ancestor rituals, its link to daily life, and what travelers should understand before visiting villages or ceremonies.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Planning to see Pasola in Sumba? This guide explains what the Pasola festival is, when it usually happens, why it matters in Marapu tradition, and what visitors should know before going.]]></description>
		
		
		
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