CENTRAL LOMBOK, Indonesia — Community members of the Sade traditional hamlet, alongside officials from the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) provincial government, launched the reconstruction of heritage residences and the Sade Mosque on Thursday, September 3, 2026, following a recent fire that swept through the historic site in Rambitan Village, Pujut District.
The rebuilding efforts commenced through the traditional Sasak ceremony of Nyemulak, marked by the formal raising of the first support pillar (pemasangan tiang pertama) for the affected structures. Deeply rooted in Rembitan Sasak heritage, the ritual serves as both a communal signal for construction to begin and a solemn prayer for safety, resilience, and spiritual harmony.
Local leaders emphasized that the reconstruction process will adhere strictly to traditional Sasak architectural principles, utilizing organic materials—including woven bamboo (bedek), timber, and thatch—to preserve the cultural integrity and tourism identity of the centuries-old settlement.
Joint task forces comprising provincial agencies, regional heritage experts, and local residents are coordinating the multi-phase restoration to restore destroyed dwellings while upgrading fire prevention and emergency response measures within the densely clustered traditional compound.
