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Friendly
Lombok people, includes Sasaks, some still living in traditional
villages with mud and thatch huts, while the city of Mataram and
the Dutch-influenced Ampenan are bustling little town. Approximately
90% of the population is Sasak with the majority of the remaining
10% claiming Balinese lineage. The Sasaks are Moslem there is
still evidence of Hindu and Wetu Telu an animistic faith that
has incorporated some aspects of Islam into its practice.
The Sasaks people are much more conservative by
culture and not as open as their more famous Balinese neighbors
and fare poorly in comparison. This may be due in part to the
lack of interaction with visitors but for whatever reason pay
no mind the more you learn about Lombok, the more you'll appreciate
the people and the friendlier they seem to become.
People on Lombok are not as inclusive by nature as the Balinese
and it takes more time to get to know them. Be respectful.
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