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Slank named North Kalimantan tourism ambassadors
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Rock group, Slank pose during the album launch of 'Palalopeyank' at Potlot basecamp, Jakarta on Jan. 7. (JP/Wienda Parwitasari)
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egendary Indonesian rock band Slank have been named tourism ambassadors by the North Kalimantan provincial administration as part of its efforts to boost the region's tourism sector.
"North Kalimantan needs a boost of energy to overcome our lag in the tourism sector, which is why we need the participation of all elements of the community, including a music group like Slank," said the administration's assistant for economy division Syaiful Herman on Thursday.
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According to Antara news agency, the title was announced during the province's 4th anniversary, for which the band held a performance at Lapangan Agathis in Tanjung Selor, Bulungan regency.
In addition to Slank, campursari (traditional songs covered in modern style) singer Didi Kempot was also officially named as a tourism ambassador. (vod/kes)
