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Burned Sade traditional village in Lombok begins reconstruction

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Residents of Sade village in Central Lombok, Indonesia, began reconstruction with a Nyemulak pole-planting ceremony.
  • The fire affected 75 traditional houses, 69 shops, eight gazebos, six sekenam structures, a mosque and two toilets.
  • Officials called for transparent management of donations and said reconstruction should preserve Sade’s Sasak cultural character.

Reconstruction of Sade traditional village in Central Lombok began with Nyemulak, a ceremony marking the planting of the first structural poles for new Sasak traditional houses and the village mosque.

Central Lombok Regent Lalu Pathul Bahri said the work began during the month of Maulid Nabi Muhammad, which he described as an auspicious period. He thanked donors who supported the rebuilding and said their assistance had helped residents recover and resume their activities. He also urged continued public support and promised that the reconstruction would follow transparent procedures and applicable rules.

This month of Maulid Nabi Muhammad is the best time, so the construction of the houses in Sade traditional village begins today.

· Lalu Pathul BahriThe Central Lombok regent spoke at the Nyemulak ceremony.

West Nusa Tenggara Governor Lalu M Iqbal described the first pole installation as part of a long effort to rebuild Sade. He called for patience and proposed creating a task force and a joint account to manage incoming aid transparently. He also asked officials to speed up construction of a semi-permanent museum so residents could return to their activities while the main area remains closed to tourists.

This reconstruction process must not be rushed. This is the first cultural-preservation project in West Nusa Tenggara.

· Lalu M IqbalThe governor described the need to preserve Sade’s original cultural character.

Iqbal said the rebuilt village should reflect its original values. Visitors come to see buildings that tell the story of Sasak culture and the rituals of West Nusa Tenggara, he said, adding that the project should not be rushed because it is the province’s first cultural-preservation project.

Reconstruction coordinator Lalu M Faozal said residents had agreed on the date through a village meeting. The affected site includes 75 traditional houses, eight berugak gazebos, six sekenam structures, one mosque, two toilets and 69 art shops. The work will proceed according to a safer reconstruction plan rather than being completed all at once.

Today is an auspicious day agreed upon for installing the foundation poles for the construction of the mosque and Sade traditional houses.

· Lalu M FaozalThe reconstruction coordinator explained how residents selected the start date.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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