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        "id": 1638657,
        "msgid": "religious-tourism-at-jesus-statue-in-gollu-poto-hill-ntt-bustling-ahead-of-easter-facility-conditions-under-1774608697",
        "date": "2026-03-27 16:52:00",
        "title": "Religious Tourism at Jesus Statue in Gollu Poto Hill, NTT, Bustling Ahead of Easter; Facility Conditions Under Scrutiny",
        "author": "Putri Rosmalia",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The Jesus Statue at Gollu Poto Hill in West Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Timur, is attracting a surge of visitors as Easter approaches on 27 March 2026, offering stunning views and a space for spiritual reflection. While the site holds significant potential as an integrated tourism destination just 15 minutes from Waikabubak town centre, visitors have highlighted inadequate facilities, including damaged gazebos, overgrown weeds, and poor waste management. Improved maintenance could enhance visitor comfort and boost the local economy through tourism development.",
        "content": "<p>The religious tourism destination of the Jesus Statue on Gollu Poto\nHill, West Sumba Regency, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), is beginning to see\ncrowds ahead of the Easter celebrations on Friday, 27 March 2026.\nLocated in Soba Wawi Ward, Loli Subdistrict, the site offers natural\npanoramas from its elevated position, while also serving as a space for\nspiritual reflection for visitors. From the hilltop, the statue of Jesus\nwith outstretched arms faces towards Waikabubak town, giving the\nimpression of embracing the expanse of green rice fields and residents\u2019\nsettlements below. In addition to being a pilgrimage site, the area is\nconsidered to have potential as an integrated tourism destination due to\nits relatively close access, about 15 minutes from the town centre.\nHowever, amid the increasing visits, several visitors have highlighted\nthe condition of facilities deemed inadequate. Several lopo or gazebos\nat the location appear to be starting to deteriorate, particularly the\nroof sections that have rotted. Additionally, wild grass is seen growing\nin several spots without maintenance. The cleanliness of the area is\nalso considered to still need more attention from the managers. One\nvisitor, Marce Dapa Ambo, described the place as having a peaceful\natmosphere suitable for reflection. \u201cThis place is peaceful, the view is\nalso very beautiful, suitable for reflection and prayer,\u201d she said.\nNevertheless, she hopes for facility improvements to maintain visitor\ncomfort, especially during peak visit times like ahead of Holy Week.\n\u201cMany lopo are damaged. There should also be toilets. Waste needs to be\nmanaged well,\u201d she added. With better arrangement and maintenance, Gollu\nPoto is seen not only as a place of worship but also with potential to\ndrive local economic growth based on tourism.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/religious-tourism-at-jesus-statue-in-gollu-poto-hill-ntt-bustling-ahead-of-easter-facility-conditions-under-1774608697",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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