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Surabaya celebrates Cross Culture International 2017 with seven other countries
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Known as the symbol of Surabaya, Heroes Monument (Tugu Pahlawan) is dedicated to all soldiers who passed away during the Battle of Surabaya on Nov. 10, 1945. (Shutterstock/File)
Surabaya is set to host an interesting cultural event this July dubbed Cross Culture International (CCI) 2017.
With the theme of “Folk Art Festival, this annual event will be joined by many foreign participants, including those hailing from China, Russia, Slovakia, Canada, Poland, Thailand and Lithuania.
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CCI 2017 will be divided into two sessions: an opening event on July 9 and a series of events that will run from July 16 to 20.
The Sunday event will reportedly present performances by Remo Dance and Japanese Yosakoi Dance. “Remo Dance will be performed by 12 youth groups, while up to 40 groups will enliven the Yosakoi Dance,” said Surabaya Culture and Tourism Agency head Widodo Suryantoro.
Visitors can expect to enjoy the festival throughout Surabaya, including at Surya Park, Balai Pemuda, City Hall, Siola Building, Balai Budaya Surabaya, Bungkul Park, G-Walk Citraraya Surabaya, Ciputra World and Royal Plaza. (kes)
