Cultural activities in an area almost integral with the myths, stories or legends that developed in the local community. The stories are usually hereditary didongengkan by the older generation. The origin of the occurrence of an event become a common theme that is always appointed by the stories such as ERAU festival in East Kalimantan, which is based on the legend of ERAU or Ark Festival in Bengkulu, with the story of the family of the Prophet's death. Lombok Island community also has an annual festival which will be emphasized by a legend, the legend of the Princess Royal Tonjang Mandalika from Beru.

The festival is called "The smell Nyale" which in Sasak language means "catch Nyale". Nyale is a kind of marine worm that usually lives under the sea water, like in rock holes. This event is held annually on the tenth of twenty months in the lunar Sasak or five days after the full moon. Usually falls in March. Core event in this festival is to capture Nyale that only appear once a year in some specific locations in the South Coast of Lombok Island. Nyale will appear in the middle of the night until dawn.

Before the celebration begins the core, a lot of traditional arts and events are staged. If you are interested, then came the late afternoon where you can set up small tents to rest for a moment. From this tent you can watch Betandak (unrequited rhyme), Bejambik (souvenir gift to the lover), and Belancaran (cruise by boat). And do not miss too, held Mandalika Princess colossal drama. Many visitors who come to the island of Lombok from various places only to witness the boisterous atmosphere and crowded when capturing Nyale. At this festival atmosphere of togetherness in which people seem to blend into one another in a massive search Nyale.

You are also allowed to participate to find Nyale at this location. If you are lucky enough, you will get a lot of Nyale which according to researcher Dr. dr. Soewignyo Soemohardjo, Nyale have high protein content and proven capable of removing substances that can kill germs. How to cook Nyale prevalent among people of Lombok is by Nyale wrap with banana leaves and then burn it, which is called Pepes. If you are interested in this tour, then the equipment you need to provide are: flashlight, nets, and storage Nyale. But usually many local residents who provide such equipment.

This village used to be pretty quiet, but since this festival is loved by travelers, many motels and inns simple founded around tourist sites. In addition, many small kiosks and restaurants that offer a variety of dishes typical island of Lombok. To sticks Kuta village, tourists can use public transportation from the terminal towards Praya Mandalika Mataram (the capital of Central Lombok), a distance of approximately 30 km. From there no one directly to the tourist sites, so you can rent a car to the village of Kuta.