Pesir Beach: from Sea Urchins to Surfing

If you go to the beach, what activities do you do? For what you go to the beach? In general, for a vacation, relax, play with water and sand. Some people go to a beach especially for sunbathing, or surfing for surfers. Or even possible for a pair, they go to the beach to see the sunset and spend the evening.

But in Sekongkang, Sumbawa, when you go to the beach there is a unique activity that you can try and do. This activity is usually done at Pesir Beach. Peoples of Sekongkang call this beach 'Pesir', but some people write with 'peser', 'pesir' or 'peserr'.

Location of Pesir Beach adjacent to Lawar Beach. You can get there by way of land next to the office of village hall Sekongkang Bawah. The distance is about 1km from asphalt road or 30 minutes by motorcycle. Of the road next to the village hall office, straight course, until you pass Lawar Botanical Garden, and then you find forked road, the right and left. For Pesir Beach you have left, be careful because the road is uneven and many shrubs. But if to the right you will get Lawar Beach. Do not worry, there is already a direction (sign), if you are still confused, ask to Sekongkang residents or passers-by.

So, what unique activities you can do at Pesir Beach, Sekongkang? You can search for sea urchin, or peoples of Sekongkang call bobo'. Typically, these activities are done by mothers in the afternoon due to low tide, and many marine animals are stuck on the reef. They seek bobo' to eat. Said Mrs. Rita (one of the Sekongkang Bawah people who often seek sea urchin), bobo' can be eaten straight (raw) or can also be cooked first. When raw, the taste is salted and fresh, more delicious when blended with mango, seaweed, and spice.

While there are looking for sea urchins, foreign tourists usually go to Pesir Beach in the afternoon for surfing. Because the waves at Pesir Beach pretty good and quiet in the afternoon. Moreover, very long coastline and pristine white sand make you linger at this beach.




By: Mohammad Rifan Aditya
Photo by: Luthfi Nadhil F

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Anniversary of RI-68

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FREEDOM!
FREEDOM!
FREEDOM!

Hhmmm.... Do not feel already 68 years passed... Precisely August 17, 1945, Bung Karno and Bung Hatta read a proclamation of independence of our country, the Republic of Indonesia beloved after a long and exhausting struggle of our heroes.... Surely we as the future generation feel proud of it... On this day, August 17, 2013, we commemorate the anniversary of RI-68 .... Happy Birthday my lovely country ......!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, on this special day, youth Sekongkang also want to divide the story about the Independence Day ceremony in sub Sekongkang.... Although not as busy as the Independence Day ceremony at the court's independence, but the ceremony in Sekongkang not less exciting, guys..... The spirit of nationalism still feels thick.... Here comes the news...............
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Flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, August 17, 2013 in the district Sekongkang place exciting. The ceremony was attended by all walks of life, ranging from students, university students, civil servants / KORPRI, TNI / Police, figures / religious / community and lasted from 7:00-8:00 pm at the district office Sekongkang front yard.

Independence Day commemoration ceremony is more spectacular when the raising of the Red and White were escorted by 25 soldiers flag raisers (paskibra) and accompanied by the national anthem Indonesia Raya sung by the students of SMA Negeri 1 Sekongkang. Mr Sirajuddin, the head Sekongkang district, as the ceremony of West Sumbawa Regent recited mandate to inspire the spirit of patriotism, nationalism, unity and integrity of the people of West Sumbawa. There is also the anniversary of independence song sung with enthusiasm by students of SMAN 1 Sekongkang.

In the afternoon, at 16:30 to 17:00 pm carried the flag lowering ceremony participants only some of the participants at the morning ceremony (flag raising). Although the participants of the ceremony is reduced, but did not affect the implementation of the ceremony and the spirit of nationalism still feels thick. The Red and White flag raisers derived by forces without the mandate of the inspectors ceremony, Police Chief Sekongkang.

Preparation memorial 68th Anniversary of RI is prepared from a month earlier. In the middle of the holy month of Ramadan, the students of SMAN 1 Sekongkang are recruited into the army flag raisers with regular and intensive practice tirelessly. Forces under the guidance of the flag raisers Sergeant Albert M. Babinsa show their best skills for raising and lowering the Red and White on August 17, 2013.

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Welcome to Amazing Sekongkang

Sekongkang located in West Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. These district located on the southern most tip of West Sumbawa has a distance of about 37 Km from the capital city of Taliwang district. Precisely located in the southwestern part of Sumbawa Island or southeast of the island of Lombok. Has an area of ​​approximately 372.42 km2 with predominantly lowland hilly and coastal areas. With assets owned Sekongkang, it included the  second largest district in West Sumbawa regency after Taliwang district. There are about 8,295 inhabitants in Sekongkang consisting of natives and migrants. Even so, they still hold the culture, customs, and religious beliefs strongly.

According to BPS data in 2013 this district comprises villages: Sekongkang Bawah, Sekongkang Atas, Tongo, Ai Kangkung, Tatar, Talonang Baru, Persiapan Kemuning and UPT Tongo II SP 2. The capital of this district in the Sekongkang Bawah village. Presence the copper mine in area Sekongkang make this area a destination migrants. Despite being in the area around the mine (Newmont Nusa Tenggara), but this area has a huge tourism potential.

Coast tourism became a mainstay Sekongkang , especially the Sekongkang Bawah village which has 24.16 km length of the coastline or beaches. The beaches in coastal region Sekongkang Bawah has been recognized by many tourists, especially foreign tourists because of  beauty of nature and unspoiled beaches by many people. One place where you will get a different tourist experience. Here you will explore the beauty of the white sand beaches, lodging, and stunning hill. Sekongkang bordering the southern ocean, the Indian Ocean, has a coastline with very good waves for surfing.



Welcome to Amazing Sekongkang !

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