The Dompu Regency Proudly Presents:

Dompu Indonesia Open
International Surfing Championship 1996

Aug 28 - 31, 1996
Lakey Beach - Hu'u Bay, Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara

GEOGRAPHY

Dompu is one of the seven regencies in West Nusa Tenggara, located in the middle of Sumbawa Island, between longitude 17.40 - 18.30 East and between latitude 09.10 - 08.55 South.

Dompu covers an area of 2.324 sq. km., most of which is mountainous and hilly. Like other regions in West Nusa Tenggara, Dompu has a tropical climate and it has two seasons: the rainy season between October and March, and the dry season between April and September.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Dompu originates from the Kingdom of Dompu contained in the empire of Majapahit under the prominent viceroy Gajah Mada. In the Islamic period of Indonesian national history, it was converted into a Sultanate called Dompo Sultanate.

TOURIST OBJECTS

* Lakey Coast    is a tourist resort with the longest white sand beach and virgin nature in West Nusa Tenggara. This coast, with waves varying from 8 to 15 feet, is one of the best locations for surfers looking for challenging breaks: nangas, periscopes, Lakey Pipe, and Lakey Peak. Its reputation has long been a widely held secret among surfers, earning itself the name "Sumbawa Surf." Its natural beauty appeals to both surfers as well as non-surfers looking for holiday destinations.

* The Coast of Cempi Gulf    with its white sandy beach and virgin forest, boasting natural beauty and fascination.

Nanga Tompu Coast

* Nanga Tompu Coast    with isles at the Saleh Gulf can be enjoyed on the way from Sumbawa to Dompu by land transportation.

* South Tambora and its surroundings provide a breathtaking panoramic view of the Buru resort. South Tambora, with a fascinating Savanna with the background of Mount Tambora, is densely inhabited by wild pigs.

Satonda Isle You can find the dazzling combination of coasts and cool mountains presenting an amazing panorama of the South and Southwest Slopes of Mount Tambora on the island side, and directly facing Moyo and Satonda isles.

* Satonda Isle has a unique lake and splendid marine park serving as an attraction to tourists, both local and overseas.

Coffee Plantation Dompu has gradully been develop to be an agrotourism regency with outstanding commodities like coffee, cashew nut plantations, stock breeding, and production forests extending along the Southern slope of Maount Tambora. Culturally, one of the most prominent rituals in Dompu is the Lu'u Daha, usually held in the Moslem Month of Rajab. It begins with the Jara Sara'u procession, an equestrian attraction performed by the riders to the traditional misic rhythm.

Seal of the Dompu Regency Published by
Department of Tourism (Dinas Pariwisata)
The Regency of Dompu (Daerah Tingkat II Dompu)
West Nusa Tenggara


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