Lombok Shower Party

The number of foreigners in Lombok is getting bigger each year. This number has created cultural mix. Lombok is getting more westernized so does with the foreigners that's getting more easternized. Being part of this mix culture has made me feel more globalized and more aware that I'm a world citizen.

 

It was a year a go, after teaching all female teachers at Nusa Alam were heading to Sophie’s house. We parked our rides at the back yard. When we arrived, some people were busy tidy up all of Sasak cakes—Kelepon, Putri Nyelem, Banget, Wajik and etc—on some wooden table in the garden, small sound system stood and was ready to play. On the terrace, two women were mixing some flowers and yellow grains. Some teachers take quickly initiative to help. When everything was ready Sophie picked Sarah up at Senggigi. Sarah was fitting her wedding dress accompanied by Michelle and Sonia. 

About a half hour later, we could hear sounds of antique car parked in front yard garage. Four people went out and slammed the car doors in different seconds. All teachers and I were ready stood still with two fistful of flowers in our hands on the left and right side of the door. As the steps sounded closer, Sarah pushed the door; she looked pretty in her black short and long sleeve green shirt. Her expression was quickly changed, he laughed and overwhelmed with joy as we keep throwing her with the flowers. 

Hmmm…party started, Sarah was asked to sit on a chair and was ready for making over. Fifi grabbed her all beauty staffs and get it started. It took quite a while. We were waiting while eating some cakes. Fifi gave a sign, Sarah went out. She was dressed in purple Kebaya and wore a traditional waving sarong. On her head a golden accessories made her look liked a princess. Everyone stunned, her Canadian face looked much more beautiful. At the back, someone turned the music on, Dangdut music was in air. Fifin, Echa, Efi, Kurnia, Enny were started to shake their body. Michelle and Sonia jumped in, Sarah was in the middle of the dance circle. The party was getting hotter as Fifin grabbed a hose and made everyone wet. The party was closed with my small performance. I danced Gandrung—one of Lombok traditional dances for Sarah. This was my first time to experience shower party. It was super fun. No man!!!!!