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Matt89
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PostSubject: Is Lombok gay friendly?   Is Lombok gay friendly? Icon_minitimeMon May 16, 2011 4:15 pm

Hey all. I really want to visit Lombok but i understand its a highly religious and was wondering just how gay friendly it is?
Just FYI so people know im not being presumptuous... my first partner was a muslim. Smile Its just a different culture and i want to be respectful, so im just wondering.

Cheers all. Matt.
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PostSubject: Re: Is Lombok gay friendly?   Is Lombok gay friendly? Icon_minitimeTue May 17, 2011 2:59 am

Hi Matt,
You will have no problems being gay in Lombok, it is no different than in Bali. Several of the hotels are owned and run by gay men, and there is a small expat gay community. I've holidayed many times with gay men and women, and had gay neighbours, and have never observed any problems for them, nor have they mentioned any.

A couple of words of advice - in Indonesia, men are sometimes seen holding hands but this is not an indication of preference for same sex partners, it is a normal thing between close male hetro friends. Also, be it between same sex or opposite sex, public displays of affection are not part of the culture, so just be discreet.
Indonesian culture (be it Bali, Lombok or elsewhere) does not condone open homosexuality, so most gay locals either stay in the closet, or come out and are shunned by their village and have to move elsewhere, usually to a tourist area which is more tolerant.
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PostSubject: Re: Is Lombok gay friendly?   Is Lombok gay friendly? Icon_minitimeFri May 20, 2011 1:22 pm

Thank you so much Freogirl. Hey Im in WA too, down in busselton. Very Happy
Leaving for lombok in june, i cant wait!
Thanks for the holding hands tip, very handy to know.

Thanks for your help! Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: Is Lombok gay friendly?   Is Lombok gay friendly? Icon_minitimeSat May 21, 2011 2:13 am

No worries Matt, have a great holiday.
One other thing - Lombok is no more religious than Bali. It is just a different religion.In Bali, people spend large amounts of money and time at and on the local temple. To many Muslims in Lombok, that seems excessive.
That being said, all Indonesians could be described as 'highly religious' if you compare them to Aussies. Indonesians don't understand the concept of not having a religion, and all across the archipelago identify with a religion. Practicing one's religion in Indonesia is an essential part of daily life - it comes equally to work and community duties. Because religion is so embedded in every day life, it doesn't seem the same as when people are very religious in Australia.
So, I guess I'm trying to say, relax about the religion thing. It is no different in Lombok than Bali.

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PostSubject: Re: Is Lombok gay friendly?   Is Lombok gay friendly? Icon_minitimeTue May 24, 2011 7:01 pm

Your really helpful freogirl! Hope to bump into you in lombok one day! Very Happy Peace.
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