Pasola - Maria Matildis Banda
-20% with code BOOKS
Shipping in 15-21 days
30-day return policy
The novel chronicles the lives of the people of Southwest Sumba, who are heavily influenced by the annual celebrations of Bau Nyale - the catching of sea worms at dawn - followed by the Pasola, an equestrian dexterity competition that involves throwing blunted javelins to unhorse opponents It is a story with strong cultural elements set in Indonesia's old-society background of the 1950s. Pasola is a journey ... Full description
You May Also Like
Description
The novel chronicles the lives of the people of Southwest Sumba, who are heavily influenced by the annual celebrations of Bau Nyale - the catching of sea worms at dawn - followed by the Pasola, an equestrian dexterity competition that involves throwing blunted javelins to unhorse opponents It is a story with strong cultural elements set in Indonesia's old-society background of the 1950s. Pasola is a journey into the values of family unity, kindness, and the importance of education.
More Information
| Author | Maria Matildis Banda |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Dalang Publishing |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Cover type | Softcover |
| EAN | 9781735721088 |