young man who dared to spear whale

in esteem •  7 years ago 

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A Lamafa young man standing at the end of a traditional ship and spearing a whale only. using a spit or a spear, and not just thrown, but struck with full force. whaling perma or coteklama in Lamalera Village, Lembata, East Nusa Tenggara is a part of the hereditary cultures already known to the world.

Every year, this village performs hunting in the open sea surrounding the Flores sea, Sawu sea, Lamakera strait to the strait Alor. whaling tradition.

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