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This Digital Magazine Is Also Available Via Issuu and Scoop Volume 2 July - September 2017 THIS DIGITAL MAGAZINE IS ALSO AVAILABLE VIA ISSUU AND SCOOP FLORESPLUS July to September 2017 | 1 2 | FLORESPLUS July to September 2017 Selini On The Hill Villas Gang Perikanan No. 77, Labuan Bajo, Flores Tel: +628 123 891 0083 Email: [email protected] www. villaselini-onthehill.com FLORESPLUS July to September 2017 | 3 Editorial 6 Diving and Snorkeling in Komodo 26 What’s Up Flores 8 Wild Life 27 Hot Deals Flores 10 Entrance Tickets & Other Fees 28 Best of Flores 12 District & Places to Visit 30 Newsletters 14 Getting to Flores 36 About Flores 16 Hotels in Flores 38 People & Culture 17 Eat in Flores 42 Geography & Weather 18 Essential Info 44 History 20 Cultural Highlight 21 About Komodo Natioanl Park 22 Cruising Komodo & Beyond 24 25 | Aqua Luna Selini Takes To The Sea 40 | Selini On The Hill Villas, A Haven Of Serenity 4 | FLORESPLUS July to September 2017 Aqua Luna Selini Labuan Bajo, Flores, Indonesia FLORESPLUS July to September 2017 | 5 Dear Friends, What a delight to be able to welcome the second edition of the FloresPlus Digital Magazine. On behalf of the team at FloresPlus Magazine, we would like to express our extreme pleasure and gratitude that come from the creation of the content in this monthly magazine. Also a big thank you to all our clients and partners for placing your faith and trust in us. Throughout the months, we have read, discovered and learned so much about the beautiful and fascinating island of Flores, and we look forward to continue doing so for the next upcoming issues. In the process of creating this magazine, which is our pride and joy, we needed to come close to the heart and soul of Flores that is the locals who have helped us thoroughly in understanding the island’s myriad intricate culture, heritage and history. The variety of vibrant cultures, tribes, history and beliefs on this magical island is truly astounding, which we feel honoured to be able to come face to face with during our writing process. This is the place where time almost stands still – and age old beliefs and practices still stay strong and we strive to bring all of this to you via our Digital Magazine, Website, Daily Blogs and Weekly Newsletters. At FloresPlus Magazine, in the spirit of adventure and discovery, we welcome contributions by explorers to the island of Flores in the form of photographs – we have been featuring a few really exceptional photographs in our Weekly Newsletter, and we would like to invite you to continue with your contributions by tagging us on Instagram (@flores. plus) or Facebook (floresplusmagz). In the next up and coming issues, we take it as our own personal mission to highlight Flores; from East to West. While many would already know by now that Flores is so much more than the Komodo National Park or Mount Kelimutu, there are still many others yet who cannot even imagine the wide expanse of this island’s riches. With a long and colourful history, vibrant culture and traditions, this almost untouched, rugged and wild expanse of land that spans over 8 regencies awaits further discoveries. From the Komodo National Park to the myth-spun tri-crater lakes of Mount Kelimutu, the Drum Houses in Ende to the Lingko Spider Webs in Ruteng, the caves of Liang Bua and the immortal panoramas of Larantuka, we strive to bring to you a glimpse of the magic that Flores has to offer. Pink beaches, thundering waterfalls, hot springs, caves, wildlife and underwater sea creatures, fascinating ceremonies, traditions and village lives; Flores’s natural and cultural richness is impressive and its friendly inhabitants are always happy to invite you to explore and learn more about their captivating past and present way of life. So come and join us as we Rediscover Hidden Paradise and do visit www.floresplus.net for more insights and to subscribe to our weekly newsletter. If you would like to have your say, send your comments! We’d always love to hear from you. The Floresplus Team Phone: +62 8445078 email: The following photos are courtesy of SwissContact - [email protected] Page 17, Page 21, Page 22, Page 26, Page 27, Page 30, [email protected] Page 32, Page 33, Page 34, Page 35, Page 37 6 | FLORESPLUS July to September 2017 FLORESPLUS July to September 2017 | 7 A HAVEN OF SERENITY AT SELINI ON THE HILL VILLAS Selini On The Hill is a group of 7 exclusive villas located in Labuan Bajo that promises a breathtaking tropical escape within the stupendous calm and peace of a tree- shaded location cradled by mountains where time stands still. Offering a calm and peaceful stay with an amazing view of the bay, all rooms are uniquely decorated in a traditional eco-friendly way, providing guests with a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of today’s glass and steel structures that can be found in many parts of the world. All villas are equipped with much- needed creature comforts including air-conditioning, hot and cold running water in an en-suite bathroom that comes well stocked with free toiletries, a mosquito net and a cosy seating area. Perfect for families, Selini On The Hill Villas also provide babysitting services for the little ones. Feel free to enjoy a much-needed in-villa massage. There are also daily free daily housekeeping service and laundry services for a fee. Gang Perikanan No. 77, Labuan Bajo, Flores Tel: +628 123 891 0083 Email: [email protected] www. villaselini-onthehill.com AQUA LUNA SELINI TAKES TO THE SEA Aqua Luna is a beautiful and luxurious traditional Indonesian sailboat, also known as the phinisi, which takes guests on overnight trips and daytrips around the many islands surrounding Flores, Labuan Bajo and the Komodo National Park. art of the Selini Group, Aqua Luna Selini means the water moon; the sailboat boasts 5 spacious cabins, all well-equipped and with air-conditioning, two fully-equipped bathrooms with running hot and cold water, toilets and sinks, a kitchen, a dining area and relaxing areas decorated with cushions and throw pillows, perfect for sun-tanning, relaxing and any other calming activities. Aboard the Aqua Luna, you can be sure that you’ll be experiencing one of the most exhilarating ways to discover the Komodo National Park. Choose from 1 day trips from Labuan Bajo the surrounding islands to 2 days 1 night trips, 3 days 2 nights’ trips and 4 days 3 nights’ trips to islands within the Komodo National Park. Let the crew pamper you with meals, drinks and anything else that you may need. For more information please email [email protected]. 8 | FLORESPLUS July to September 2017 BAJAWA’S KA TODO FESTIVAL The Ka Todo festival is a traditional celebration that is aimed to preserve the culture of farming while maintaining the continuity of unity of Ata Pau and Toda tribe in the Nagekeo district. The festival takes place in July in the Pautola village for a full month and usually begins with a traditional ceremony called Ka Ngagha. The peak of the festival is culminated when villagers eat together in a ceremony called Ka Todo Mbue, followed by a unique traditional dance with music from bamboo instruments and finished with a thrilling game where participants kick fiery embers from coconut shells (Sepa Api) that lasts all night until the morning. Ngada and Nagekeo is one of the oldest regencies in Flores; formed in 1958, it was later split into two in 2007, forming the Negekeo regency. There are a few megalithic sites in this region, which are tentatively listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The capital city of Ngada and Nagekeo is Bajawa, with a total population of about 44,000. *Photo by Flores Tourism THE TRADITIONAL BOXING OF NGADA AND NAGEKEO Traditional Boxing or locally known as Etu or Sagi is one of the most famed cultural festivals of the Ngada and Nagekeo district. If you’re in Flores in the months of April through July, then take a visit to the Soa or Tadho Village to view this fascinating local tradition. In the past, this activity was a form of exercise for the warriors, and today it is a celebration of thanksgiving and hopes for good harvests. It is also symbolic for good communication, friendship and kinship among villagers. In traditional boxing, there are no winners or losers and members of the same family are not allowed to fight. Instead of gloves, fighters wear woven palm leaves as boxing gloves, sometimes with bits of broken glass attached. Each boxer has his own coach who directs him on his next actions during the fight. Not typically called “boxing”, this sport goes by a different name in every region; Etu in Boawae, Sagi in Soa, or Mbela in Riung. *Photo by Flores Tourism FLORESPLUS July to September 2017 | 9 VISIT ATLAS PEARL’S SHOWROOM IN LABUAN BAJO Make your visit to Flores one to remember and enjoy a tour of Atlas Pearl’s working pearl farm in Punggu, near Labuan Bajo in Flores, where you can explore the magic, experience the nature and unlock the mysteries of the South Sea pearl for yourself. Atlas Pearls has an enviable reputation as a global leader in eco-pearling; specialising in the highly sought after silver and white Pinctada maxima, known as the South Sea pearl. Atlas Pearl’s extensive range of exceptional quality jewels features South Sea pearls cultivated at the five Atlas Pearl Farms located throughout the Indonesian archipelago including here in Flores.
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