Ketupat Eid, Thousands Of Residents Crowded Mandalika SEZ Beach

Mandalika SEZ Beach/Photo: Antara

NTB - Thousands of residents "gathered" on the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Beach, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara during the celebration of Lebaran Ketupat (Lebaran Topat) 1443 Hijri, Monday 9 May 2022. The celebration of the Lebaran Topat tradition is a form of gratitude for the residents in NTB who has been carrying out a sunnah fast in Shawwal for 6 days after Eid al-Fitr. "Tourists visit Mandalika today," said the Head of the Mandalika Regional Police of the Central Lombok Police, Iptu I Made Dimas in Praya, Monday. He said the increase in the number of tourist visits in the Mandalika SEZ, it continues to increase every day after Eid and the increase is expected to occur until the afternoon. Residents who come with their family and friends not only to bathe on the beach, but some of them also come to see the beauty of tourism in Mandalika by taking selfies on the signboard. The Mandalika Circuit as well as in Bukit Seger. "The peak of the Eid holiday crowd is predicted today," he said. i traffic jams and things that are not desirable, his party implements tourist security at all beaches in the Mandalika area such as Senek Beach and Tanjung Ann Beach. On that occasion, police officers gave an appeal to parking officers to take full responsibility for vehicles which is parked in its area and does not seem to force visitors to park. "We also urge visitors to always be vigilant and take care of their luggage," said I Made Dimas. tourists, such as at Tanjung An Beach, Bukit Seger, in front of the Mandalika Circuit, Selong Belanak Beach, Mawun Beach, residents look busy coming with their families for holidays. In addition to beach tourist destinations that are invaded by residents, natural tourist destinations such as Benang Stokel Waterfall, Yarn Netting, The Aik Bukak Swimming Pool is full of residents from various regions, both from Lom bok Tengah and other areas in the NTB region. "It's very crowded today at Tanjung An Beach," said Gede Gisiyasa, a resident of Mataram City. After almost two years of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no Eid Topat celebration. The Central Lombok Regency Government in 2022 will hold Lebara Topat celebration activities which are coupled with the launch of the Croos Motor Circuit in Lantan Village, North Batukliang District. Therefore, he hopes for the support of all parties. We cannot afford it without the cooperation of all of us," said Central Lombok Regent H Lalu Pathul Bahri.