Ahead of MotoGP Mandalika, NTB Prepares Alternative Destinations After Sade Village Fire

A fire has ravaged the traditional Sade Village in Central Lombok, Indonesia, destroying 120 buildings constructed primarily from wood, bamboo, and thatch. The blaze, which occurred on Sunday evening, August 23, 2026, left no casualties among the residents. The village is a significant cultural tourism site.

In response to the destruction and to prepare for the upcoming Mandalika MotoGP event in October 2026, the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) provincial government is actively preparing alternative cultural tourism destinations. This move aims to manage the expected influx of tourists and sustain economic activity on Lombok Island.

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Various destinations need to be prepared immediately so they are ready to receive the overflow of tourists.

Muhamad Ihwan, head of the NTB Culture Office, announced that destinations such as Ende Traditional Village, Bayan Traditional Village, Sukarara Weaving Village, and Pringgasela Traditional Village are being readied to receive visitors. Ihwan stated that coordination with the managers and cultural communities of these sites is underway to ensure their readiness.

Wakil Gubernur NTB Indah Damayanti Putri emphasized that the revitalization of Sade Village requires collaborative discussion with various stakeholders, including customary leaders. The goal is to ensure that the reconstruction process respects and preserves the local culture and character of the community. The government plans to engage in discussions with customary leaders to gather input for the revitalization efforts.

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Revitalizing Dusun Sade requires sitting together because it needs input and information from the existing customary leaders.