Ogoh Ogoh Parade
One day before the Hindu New Year, Hindu people in Lombok have a Tawur Kesanga ritual which means to purify Bhuana Agung (macrocosmos) and Bhuana Alit (microcosmos) as well as naturalize negative power from Bhuta Kala. Tawur Kesanga ritual is usually held in West Lombok and Mataram city during Tileming Sasih Kesanga. The ritual usually begins with the Ogoh ogoh parade. Ogoh ogoh is a statue to visualize Bhuta Kala. This statue is to give more focus to people throughout the ritual. During the parade the statue is spun around before being faced in the right direction. After that the statue is cremated to ensure that the bad spirit won’t disturb the people again.

Male’an Sampi
Male’an Sampi is a highly exciting Lombok tradition that has always been successfully draw crowds. The event is actually a series of cattle race held on a water logged race track 100 meters long. The meaning of Male’an Sampi  - local Sasak language - can be divided into two world, male’ an means “to chase” and sampi means “cow”. Male’an Sampi is a favorite pastime for farmers and cattle breeders in West Lombok. This event is usually held at the planting season when the farm is empty and the farmers and cattle breeders get together to stage the race.

Senggigi Festival
Senggigi festival is a week of cultural events to promote Lombok tourism which is organized by the Department of Tourism, Art and Culture West Lombok, artist and cultural observer and by tour agencies. During this event, all the color of Lombok’s art and culture are brought together in one central location to be easily experience by all. Domestic and overseas guest are invited to join the event.

It will be best to consult the staffs at Hotel Villa Ombak before your arrival at Lombok when and where the events and festivals will be held during your vacation just to make sure you won’t miss any of them.