The tour destination of Labuan Bajo is situated in the Komodo District of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara’s West Manggarai Regency. In close proximity to Bali, Labuan Bajo is the top destination for both domestic and international travelers. It will be challenging to look away from Labuan Bajo’s natural and marine tourism attractions.
Actually, the beaches on the islands of Bali and Lombok have long been a draw for tourists to Indonesia. However, in recent years Labuan Bajo has started to gain attention because it is still near the Komodo National Park, which UNESCO has declared a world heritage site. As a result, it can be said that Labuan Bajo is one of the most well-known tour destinations in other countries.
History of Labuan Bajo
The Bajo tribe’s anchorage is what Labuan Bajo means in its native tongue. It’s not surprising that many people refer to this ethnic group as the “Sea Gypsies” because they are a nomadic group in the sea. They migrated hundreds of years ago to Sabah, other parts of the world, even the Madagascar Islands, from the Sulu Islands in the Philippines.
Numerous Indonesian Bajo tribes have adapted their cultures to fit into other cultures. The majority of them now settle along the coast in modest homes instead of leading nomadic lifestyles. The fishermen of the Bajo tribe are indigenous to Indonesia. Surprisingly, their bodies underwent an evolution that resulted in a spleen that was up to 50% larger.
They are larger than average and can swim for 13 minutes, up to a depth of 60 meters, without any assistance. The PDE10A gene was also discovered by researchers in the Bajo tribe. This gene regulates a number of thyroid hormones.
Ex-Colonial Region
The Kingdom of Gowa Tallo was one of the Islamic sultanates from Sulawesi Island that included Labuan Bajo’s territory on a number of occasions. Since that time, numerous indigenous Bugis people have moved to Labuan Bajo. It should come as no surprise that there are currently numerous traditional Bugis and Bajo homes nearby.
The most infamous pirates from the Bajo tribe established their base of operations in Labuan Bajo in 1795. The northern coast of Manggarai was raided by pirates in 1823 from the Illano, Sulu, Bajo, and Tobelo groups. They then established a base in South Kalimantan on Pulau Laut. a prime location for intercepting Makassar-bound ships.
The best sea cucumbers and genuine sea pearls were produced in Labuan Bajo at the turn of the 20th century. Labuan Bajo and Flores were governed by the Dutch starting in 1907. The stories about Labuan Bajo just seemed to stop after the Japanese invasion. The passing of time slowly erodes many traditions. The sea has been overtaken by the hardening of the coast.
