Uma Lengge Festival 2026 Opens in Bima, Showcasing Wawo's Traditional Culture to the World

The Uma Lengge Festival 2026, organized by the Bima Regency Tourism Office, officially opened on October 25, 2026, in Maria Village, Wawo District, Bima Regency, West Nusa Tenggara. The opening ceremony was attended by West Nusa Tenggara's Provincial Culture Office Head Muhammad Ikhwan, while Bima Regent Ady Mahyudi was represented by Tourism Office Head M. Akbar Musa.

The festival centers on the traditional Uma Lengge structures and aims to preserve Mbojo cultural heritage while boosting local tourism and economy. The Regent emphasized that 'preserving culture is everyone's responsibility; the government can facilitate and the festival can serve as a promotional space, but the community is the true owner and guardian of that culture.'

Running for three days from October 25 to 27, the festival features cultural camps, parades, art performances, cultural dialogues, art classes, a heritage walk tracing Ncuhi Maria, tree planting, and traditional rituals including Tutu Menta, Numpu Karodo, Kango Karedo, Dzikir Donggo Mara, Ampa Fare, and Doa Dana.

Local authorities hope the influx of visitors will generate economic opportunities for residents through sales of local cuisine, crafts, souvenirs, transportation, and lodging services. Officials also plan to explore partnerships with travel agencies in Lombok, Bali, and other regions to include the festival in tour packages for domestic and international tourists, while improving access, cleanliness, visitor comfort, and information services.