Hunt whales? Is not there have been official regulations internationally that the whale did not deserve hunted again? So, how can you watch this whaling in Flores? It turns out, though whaling has been banned in the world, they make an exception for one region, namely in Flores, precisely Lamalera village.

(1). Why?

Dried Whale Meat by Ahmad Syukaery via https://www.flickr.com

The main cause of these exclusions is Lamalera village, whales are a lifeline in the form of livelihood as well as their main food. Residents here are generally catch whales, manta rays, dolphins sometimes to be stored and eaten together residents of one village. Through the results of this sea they survive.

Seeing this, the international body also allow whaling in the village. If banned, of course Lamalera population would starve and can not survive as it has no other employment. At least, Lamalera not use ingredients explosive and dangerous to catch a whale. They are still using traditional means.

(2). What's in Lamalera?

Whale Hunting with Traditional Harpoon via http://jefftravels.com

Here, you can witness firsthand how dangerous and the thrill of hunting for whales in the traditional way. The population of men getting ready with their large vessels as well as traditional spear or harpoon is so sharp and long. In one catch, it takes 15 men to transport the body of a whale is large enough. If there is to carefully, hunting whales can take the lives of residents.

(3). It taboo locals

Blue Whale via http://www.express.co.uk

Although they hunt whales, but there is one type of which they never hurry, the blue whale. According to residents Lamalera, the blue whale is the "mother" of their island. The blue whale is still the island's protector.

In addition, there are several other taboos which they never did. As hunt pregnant whales, young whales, and whales are having sex. However, as the development time and appears much younger generation, slowly began to shift taboo. Tradition Lamalera village is interesting, is not it?

(4). What else can be done in Lamalera?

Blend in with the people via https://www.flickr.com

Just soak in the culture! The whale hunter village has a unique culture and would be very impressed when we visited and stayed there for a few days to watch the whale hunting. If you want to really blend in with the local community and its cultural taste, try to avoid hotel and was staying in a homestay or houses.

(5). The right time to Lamalera

Lamalera, Flores via https://www.flickr.com

Make your way to the village of Lamalera around the month of May to July, where the whales were migrating from the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. When the whales will pass right Lamalera water area, making it easier for residents to catch it. Of course, the experience of seeing whaling would be a knowledge and new experience for you.