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Selayar regency launches tourism calendar for 2018
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Traditional wooden two-masted Phinisi boat, built by local ethic people of South Sulawesi, at Port Paotere, Makassar. (Shutterstock.com/Ye Choh Wah)
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elayar regency in South Sulawesi has officially launched its 2018 calendar of events consisting of 12 main events and 50 activities.
The launching was held on Oct. 11 at Balairung Soesilo Sudarman, Jakarta.
“Selayar regency is home to 132 islands and strong in fisheries and tourism, in addition to agriculture, plantation and livestock,” said Selayar Deputy Regent Zainuddin.
Takabonerate National Park that is listed as National Tourism Strategic Area (KSPN) will be the venue for International Sail Indonesia, also known as Sail Takabonerate 2019.
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In terms of access, Wings Air has one flight per day that serves Selayar – Makassar route. The regency also has a ferryboat service that travels between the two places twice a day.
“We’ve been talking with Garuda Indonesia [to expand connectivity]. With Garuda entering Selayar there’s a possibility for foreign tourists to come to Selayar. We can start doing this in November using an ATR airplane,” Zainuddin added. (kes)
Below is Selayar Regency 2018's calendar of events:
January 19: Selayar Marathon
February 11: Bajo Cultural Festival
March 8: Sail and Sale Selayar
April 10: Jambore Selam
May 2 – 4: Selayar Fishing Competition
June 3: Tourism Photography Exhibition
July 10 – 14: Gong Nekara Festival
August 8 – 12: Selayar International Folk Art
September 3: Adventure Trail Tour
October 23 – 27: Takabonerate Island Expedition
November 29: Selayar’s Anniversary
December 3: Classic Motor Tour
