InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) distributed 21\nsacrificial animals for Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah, which falls on 27 May\n2026. The animals were distributed to residents in seven villages\nsurrounding the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Central Lombok,\nWest Nusa Tenggara (NTB).<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, we held a handover ceremony for sacrificial animals in\nobservance of Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah. This initiative was prepared by\nITDC Group, its investors, and the wider ITDC family for the surrounding\nvillage communities,\u201d said General Manager (GM) of The Mandalika, I Made\nPari Wijaya, at the Bazar Mandalika on Monday, 25 May 2026.<\/p>\n
In addition to the SEZ surrounding villages, Pari stated that ITDC\nalso distributed sacrificial animals to the West Nusa Tenggara\nProvincial Government, Central Lombok Regency Government, and the local\nIndonesian Ulema Council (MUI). This gesture reflects ITDC\u2019s commitment\nto sacrifice and solidarity with the local community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a sincere expression of our unity and spirit of sacrifice,\ncarried out collectively for the advancement and welfare of the\ncommunity,\u201d Pari added.<\/p>\n
All sacrificial animals were purchased from local livestock farmers\nin Lombok. Pari confirmed that all animals passed the consumption\nsuitability tests conducted by the Central Lombok Agriculture and\nLivestock Office.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe sourced these animals from local farmers as part of our efforts\nto empower the local community,\u201d Pari explained.<\/p>\n
The programme is an annual initiative by ITDC for the SEZ surrounding\ncommunities. Pari noted that the number of sacrificial animals\ndistributed has increased each year.<\/p>\n
\u201cLast year, we distributed nine cattle and this year, ten cattle and\nsix goats, along with five additional goats from investors in Mandalika,\nwhich were given to the local community near business sites,\u201d Pari\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Through this initiative, Pari hopes the surrounding village\ncommunities will feel the presence of the SEZ. He also urged local\nresidents to continue supporting development in the area.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough this sacrificial animal programme, we seek blessings for\nMandalika\u2019s continued growth as a tourism hub and generator for West\nNusa Tenggara,\u201d Pari stressed.<\/p>\n
A representative from Pujut District Karang Taruna, Gusti\nSempanegare, thanked ITDC for consistently supporting the SEZ\nsurrounding communities during significant events, including Eid al-Fitr\nand Eid al-Adha.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe thank ITDC for always being present during these occasions,\u201d\nGusti said.<\/p>\n
The youth leader from Sukadana Village noted that Mandalika\u2019s\nprogress is closely tied to ITDC\u2019s presence in Central Lombok. Beyond\nproviding aid, the community is consistently involved in all events held\nthere.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs residents of the SEZ surrounding villages, we strongly feel\nITDC\u2019s presence. Most importantly, ITDC consistently engages the\ncommunity in all matters, including major events at the Circuit,\u201d Gusti\nexplained.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/itdc-distributes-21-sacrificial-animals-to-villages-surrounding-mandalika-special-economic-zone-1780161162", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }