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East of the island of Bali, in the archipelago of Indonesia, is positioned the island of Lombok. Though the population is dominantly Muslim, the island nevertheless has quite a few Hindus and Christians too. However, all the islanders are Saseks. This island of Lombok that is renowned for the festivals and events that it hosts year round is deeply steeped in cultural heritage; something all the islanders are proud of and love to flaunt. So, to further their aim of propagating their culture, Senggigi hosts an annual festival to promote the culture of Lombok. This festival is called the Senggigi festival of Lombok. The Senggigi festival of Lombok is hosted in the resort town of Senggigi. This town is located in the northwestern coast of the Lombok island next to the Lombok Strait. The Senggigi festival of Lombok is conducted in the Resort area of the town. The Senggigi Festival in Lombok is a colorful affair, given that its main purpose is to promote tourism. In accordance, the Senggigi Festival of Lombok is organized and held by the Department of Tourism, Art and Culture of West Lombok. The Senggigi festival of Lombok lasts for the span of a week and is a riotous cultural affair that will leave you wanting for more. During the course of the week the organizers – the Department of Tourism, Art and Culture of West lombok – showcase to visitors to the island the various aspects and traits of the culture and traditional art of the Sasek people of Lombok. The entire festivities take place in the beach area. Most of the audience and spectators of the festivals are overseas invitees, who are called to take part in the events. The main events that are highlights of the seven days of the Senggigi Festival of Lombok are the different types of dance of the island, performance of the different genres of Lombok music, dramas that revolve around local legends and myths and showcasing and exhibiting traditional handicrafts and artifacts. Moreover, there are a number of activities for visitors that encourage and also expect participation. Also in this list of activities are activities custom-made for family outings and keeping children involved. However, these activities are not merely novelty; they are a huge learning experience while also providing entertainment. As a result of this, plenty of tourists flock to the resort town of Senggigi in Lombok. After all that is the entire purpose of the Senggigi Festival of Lombok.
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