President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is scheduled to attend the 2018 Sail
Moyo Tambora ceremony in Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), on Sept. 9.
"Other than the President, diplomats from several countries will also
attend the international event to witness the ongoing development
across Indonesia, including Sumbawa," Agus Purwoto, secretary for the
Office of the Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister, said in the
provincial capital Mataram on Tuesday.
Sail Moyo Tambora is expected to help promote Sumbawa’s potential for
tourism, as well as serve as a coordination event between ministries
and agencies with similar programs.
The event is part of Indonesia's participation in World Sail 2018 in
September, during which the archipelago will serve as a cruise
destination for yachts.
This year, Rally Sail Indonesia is highlighting the 2018 Sail Moyo
Tambora as a national brand, after previously promoting Sail Sabang,
Karimata and Bunaken.
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Agus said the Sail Moyo Tambora brand is an opportunity for NTB to
promote its tourist destinations in Sumbawa, as it will host various
activities throughout the Sail period.
He added that preparations for the event were solid, including
surveys to related ministries and agencies "to ensure the event can be
focused in one location and the government can concentrate more on what
to highlight.”
The event was first proposed by the NTB administration in 2015.
“It is time for Sumbawa to shine,” said Agus. "The late Princess
Diana had vacationed in Moyo Island, as well as legendary singer Mick
Jagger. Moyo is well-known in the global community."
Mount Tambora, which erupted in 1815 and triggered climate change in
in half of the world, is said to also serve as the icon of Sumbawa.
Several activities have been planned for Sail Moyo Tambora, such as
cultural dialogues, the Asia Pacific Geopark Network international
seminar and an international paragliding event.
Source - TheJakartaPost
