Princess Victoria Praises Karang Bajo Indigenous Conservation Wisdom
- 06 Sep 2026 17:34 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Poin Utama
- Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainable Development, visited Karang Bajo Traditional Village in North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.
- The visit highlighted local wisdom and customary conservation practices as a potential model for global environmental preservation.
RRI.CO.ID, North Lombok - The local wisdom of North Lombok’s communities has gained recognition on the world stage as Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainable Development, visited Karang Bajo Traditional Village in North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).
The state visit underscored that conservation practices rooted in local customary law in NTB serve as an important model for global environmental preservation agendas. During her visit, Princess Victoria observed firsthand the lives of the indigenous community and their approach to maintaining balance among nature, culture, and daily life.
Princess Victoria toured the Mandala Spring area within the customary forest and participated in a tree-planting activity. She also engaged in dialogue with residents about indigenous knowledge and local wisdom passed down through generations.
The experience left a profound impression on Princess Victoria. She commended the community for safeguarding nature while preserving local knowledge as a heritage for future generations.
“What you are doing here is very important, not only for the community’s livelihood, but also for efforts to protect existing natural resources. Hearing about the knowledge and local wisdom that continue to be passed down to future generations is something truly significant,” she said on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
On this visit, Princess Victoria was accompanied by Governor of NTB, Lalu Muhamad Iqbal, Deputy Regent of North Lombok, Kusmalahadi Syamsuri, the Head of the North Lombok Tourism Agency, and a UNDP delegation.
“I am deeply touched and honored to be part of this community. Thank you to everyone who has welcomed me so warmly and accepted me as part of the local culture here,” said Princess Victoria, as quoted by Antara.
For the people of Karang Bajo, nature conservation is more than an environmental agenda. Forests, springs, and traditions form an interconnected way of life. These values are upheld through customary institutions and knowledge inherited across generations.
Pemekel (customary leader) of Karang Bajo Village, Nikrana, said the indigenous community holds a philosophy that regards the earth as a mother to be respected and protected. This principle is reflected in various rules, rituals, and traditions governing the relationship between humans and nature.
“The relationship between the indigenous community and nature and the forest remains an essential part of life for the Bayan indigenous people to this day,” he said.
In the Bayan area, there are four customary forest zones containing at least 27 natural springs. These water sources are vital to community life, serving needs for clean water and agriculture. Thus, protecting the forest also means safeguarding the sustainability of the community’s livelihoods.
Karang Bajo is both a traditional village and a tourism village that continues to preserve the Bayan community’s way of life and traditions. This potential positions Karang Bajo not only as a tourist destination, but also as a living space where culture, nature, and community coexist and thrive together. ***
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