TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Residents of Sade Village in Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), held the Nyemulak (Post-Planting) ritual to mark the start of reconstruction for Sasak traditional houses and the Sade Mosque, which were previously destroyed in a fire.
"The birth month of the Prophet Muhammad (Maulid) is an auspicious time, which is why construction on the traditional houses in Sade begins today," said Central Lombok Regent Lalu Pathul Bahri during the Nyemulak ceremony in Sade Traditional Village, Central Lombok, on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
He expressed appreciation to donors supporting the reconstruction, allowing the community to recover and resume their daily activities.
"We hope the community will continue to support this reconstruction for the well-being of the nation's future generations," he said.
"The reconstruction process is being conducted transparently and in compliance with regulations for the benefit of the public," he added.
Meanwhile, NTB Governor Lalu M. Iqbal stated that erecting the first pillar, known as Nyemulak, marks a crucial milestone in the lengthy effort to rebuild Sade Traditional Village.
"Patience is required throughout this construction process," he said.
The Governor also called for the formation of a task force and a joint account to transparently manage aid, given the widespread public interest in supporting the rebuilding efforts. "Incoming aid is being pooled together," he noted.
He also urged that the construction of a semi-permanent museum be accelerated so the community can resume their economic activities.
"Visiting tourists want to see what Sade looks like; the area has been closed since the reconstruction process began," he said.
He emphasized that the rebuilding of Sade Village must restore it to its original form, as tourists come to see structures that tell the story of Sasak culture and traditional rituals in NTB.
"This construction process must not be rushed. This is the first cultural preservation project in NTB," he said.
Lalu M. Faozal, Coordinator for the Sade Traditional House Reconstruction, stated that the initiative aligns with the consensus reached among all residents of Sade hamlet.
"Today is the auspicious day agreed upon for erecting the main pillars to rebuild the Sade Mosque and traditional houses," he said. He detailed that the affected structures include 75 traditional houses, eight berugak (gazebos), six sekenam pavilions, one mosque, two public restrooms, and 69 souvenir shops.
"The entire construction process begins today, but the work cannot be completed all at once; instead, construction is proceeding according to a reconstruction plan that prioritizes safety," he said.
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