Sacred Eels of Waai, Maluku Islands, Indonesia
3.5 (75 reviews) Spent Ranking #7 in Ambon Nature & Wildlife Areas
Sacred place
This was worth the visit. A young boy (16 yrs) is the guardian of the eel pond and will explain the ritual of locking 7 keys and opening a pathway to the ancestors so the 2 giant mystic eels will appear. No foreigners are allowed to attend this ritual - or outsiders. It happens 01 jan and at one other time of the year and involves throwing 7 spears. One giant eel has a gold earring and one a red neck tie. The young boy took over guardianship of the pond which was passed to him from his grandfather. The grandfather is still alive and is 71 yrs. Fascinating visit.
Address
Village of Waai, Indonesia.
Website
http://www.klikhotel.com/blog/morea-waai-mandi-dengan-ikan-belut
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 13:41
User Ratings
3.5 based on (75 reviews)
Reviews
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3Rosa S 5:00 PM Aug 20, 2016
Giant eel..
I heard there are 2 places for giant eel. And i wasnt sure if i visited this place or the other one.. but if i remember well the village called Larike. Huge eels on the river..the local guide bring some fish to feed, to attract the eel to come closer. Visit this place only for curiosity.. dont think to bring the eel back home for your sushi?
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4Fluffy Elephants 5:00 PM Dec 27, 2015
Interesting
one of the interesting places to see in ambon, the eels are "approachable" and likes raw eggs. We paid 60K IDR to the guy who "manages" the attraction (they call him the eel whisperer), and within few seconds have some big and small eels come up and we can touch them. location is a bit hard to find and not accessible by public transport. On second thought there is hardly decent public transport in ambon, so better rent a car with driver who knows the ways around.
