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Widi Island in South Halmahera, North Maluku, is set to be promoted
as a maritime destination to attract more tourists to the region.
"It will also host the International Fishing Tournament slated for
October, which will be officially opened by President Joko Widodo," said
South Halmahera Tourism, Youth and Sports Agency head Nur Kamarullah in
Ternate, North Maluku, on Wednesday.
Around 100 anglers from across the globe have registered to participate in the tournament.
The island itself is currently undergoing major develop. According to Antara news agency, Widi is quite popular among foreign tourists and is often dubbed the Maldives of Indonesia.
"Widi Island is the future of South Halmahera's tourism. The agency
has promoted this destination at various events, including the diving
exhibition in Jakarta, the Legu Gam Festival in North Maluku, as well as
tourism events in Yogyakarta and Batam," said Kamarullah.
A culinary and cultural festival reportedly will be held during the upcoming fishing tournament.
Widi Island is home to various natural attractions, including Tauno Bay and Santari Bay.
Source - TheJakartaPost
