Koba, Bangka Belitung, Oct 20 (ANTARA) - Central Bangka will welcome Sail Morotai yacht rally participants with its rich cultural heritage, according to the head of Culture, Tourism, Youth and Sport Office, Zuhriyah.
"Central Bangka regency will showcase its rich culture and traditions at the `Explore Heritage at Central Bangka' event, which will be held from October 25 through November 2," she said here on Saturday.
On the occasion, Central Bangka will welcome some 132 yachts carrying nearly 400 people from 22 countries.
"We would like to introduce them our rich culture and tradition, with the hope they will come again to Central Bangka and make it their preferred tourist destination," Zuhriyah said.
The one-week event will feature three main activities, starting with a welcoming ceremony for the participants of Sail Morotai - in which various traditional art forms, such as the Campak Dambus music performance and the fireball show, will be highlighted from October 27-30 in the Ketawai Island.
Then, there will be "Bateng Expotainment" held at Kebang Kemilau Beach in Arung Dalam from October 27 through November 2.
The exhibition will feature, among other things, the launch of the new logo of Central Bangka regency, fun bikes, carnivals, culinary bazaar, photo contest, as well as cultural arts performances and mass wedding.
There will also be a food festival at a fishermen's village, called Kurau, on October 28.
Central Bangka is known for natural tourism, island tourism and marine tourism.
One of the most popular spots in the regency is Pulau Ketawai. Pulau Ketawai, also known as Ketawai Island, is one of the many beautiful small islands in Central Bangka and it can be reached from the Kurau village in 30 minutes by boat.
Ketawai Island features long lines of coconut trees, seagrass beds and coral reef. It is also considered to be ideal for diving activities.***3***
(T.I027 /INE)
