Lembaga Adat Tana Samawa ( LATS ) embodies the collective awareness, will, aspirations, and ideals of the Tau ke Tana Samawa community (now encompassing Sumbawa Regency and West Sumbawa Regency) to preserve the rich culture, civilization, and values of the Samawa people. LATS serves as a foundation for sustaining the values that guide the way of life and future continuity of the Tau ke Tana Samawa community, both now and moving forward.