Ambon Cultural Herittage
Naku Village
This village is cleaned every year in a traditional ceremony.
Other attractive events are the wedding ceremony, the coronation of the Raja (King), the inauguration of the village staffs and the legislative assembly. At night "antar sontong" by the fishermen is very interesting to join. Using the outriggers canoe and kerosene pressure lantern, from the deep sea, squids are gathered together and are stimulated to follow the light to come closer to the shore where people are waiting to get them by bailing them out of the sea.
Mamala Village
Mamala is one of the 16 villages of Leihitu sub district. The local people are still keeping their tradition and their environment well. Mamala village is well known for its special cultural attraction, Pukul Manyapu. The local youth beat one another with palm ribs until they are injured. Afterwards they apply a traditional specially made coconut oil to the wound that immediately cures the wounds without leaving any scar. Visit this village 7 days after the Idhul Fitri to watch this attraction.
Morela Village
The local people of Morela, still keep their traditional life system. Most of them are farmers and fishermen. Some ceremonies the people still have are " Maso Minta" and the Raja ( King ) coronation. The other cultural attractions are the war dance/cakalele, the well known "pukul manyapu " performance, perform-ed every year on the 7th day after the Idhul Fitri.
This village has a very fantastic under water sceneries not only for diving , snorkeling but just sitting on a canoe, paddling slowly along the coast and view down the beautiful scenery.
Liang Village
Liang village is known for its beautiful beach. Like the Halong village, Liang is also known for its Crazy Bamboo performance.The old Mosque built in the year 1645, although it has been renovated several times, like the Raja residence, the original architecture of the building is not changed . The coronation of the Raja is also an interesting attraction. One of the Maluku famous poet, D.W.Sijaranamual spent his last time here in Mamala. He always criticized the Colonialism at that time. He was sought, and hide himself in Mamala, but later got sick and passed away in this village. His tomb is still there in the village of Mamala



