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Sawahlunto holds Pesona Idul Fitri event
Following Pesona Idul Fitri, Sawahlunto already has other tourism events in its agenda.
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An offering consists of dozens of ketupat, commonly served during Idul Fitri. Ketupat, often shortened by locals to kupat, symbolizes humility and a forgiving attitude. (The Jakarta Post/Ganug Nugroho Adi)
To celebrate Idul Fitri 2107, Sawahlunto city in West Sumatra is organizing Pesona Idul Fitri (The Wonder of Idul Fitri) 1 Syawal 1438 event throughout several places in the city from June 24 until July 1.
The Wonder of Idul Fitri festivity is a community-based event that touches the local cultural elements. The event is held by the provincial administrations’ (Pemda), in support of their programs to create Sawahlunto as an Event City and priority destination in West Sumatra.
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Following Pesona Idul Fitri, Sawahlunto already has other tourism events in its agenda such as Sawahlunto International Music Festival (SIMFes), Sawahlunto International Songket Carnival (SISCa), Festival Wayang Nusantara (National Shadow Puppets Festival) and Tour de Singkarak (TdS).
In 2016, Sawahlunto had successfully attracted 876,000 local tourists and 1,888 international tourists. This year, the administrations are aiming for one million visits.
Below is the daily schedule of Pesona Idul Fitri 1 Syawal 1438 H
Tuesday, June 27
04:00 p.m. Kuda Kepang Mekar Budaya at Bank Mandiri Syariah MKB
08:00 p.m. Gambus Al-Ikhwan orchestra at Segitiga Field
08:00 p.m. Randai Nagari Silungkang at Klungkung Market
Wednesday, June 28
04:00 p.m. Kuda Kepang Bina satria at Segitiga Field
08:00 p.m. Pillow Band and Ipemta Talawi at Talawi Terminal
08:00 p.m. Anak Nagari Art Forum at Segitiga Field
Thursday, June 29
04:00 p.m. Kuda Kepang Bima Sakti at Teleng village
08:00 p.m. Randai Tapian Janiah at Segitiga Field
Saturday, July 01
04:00 p.m. Kuda Kepang Harapan Jaya at Segitiga Field
08:00 p.m. Kuali Band at Segitiga Field
