The committee has prepared a total prize of Rp 150 million (US$11,000) for the winners.
iau Islands is set to hold the Dragon Boat Race (DBR) 2017 international festival on Oct. 20-22 at Sei Carang Waters in Tanjungpinang.
The event is part of Riau Islands Marine Festival (FBK) 2017 and supported by the Tourism Ministry.
Riau Islands Tourism Agency head Buralimar said up to 48 teams would be competing in the race, of which five of them are from neighboring countries such as Malaysia and Singapore.
“Eleven teams are from provinces outside Riau Islands, namely Riau, West Sumatra, Jambi and South Sumatra. This event is one of Tanjungpinang’s leading events,” said Buralimar.
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The committee has prepared a total prize of Rp 150 million (US$11,000) for the winners.
Apart from the dragon boat race, the festival will also host other activities, such as kayaking competition, cultural and decorated vehicle parade.
Tanjungpinang Mayor Lis Darmansya said DBR event was inspired by a traditional activity of one ethnic group who lives in Tanjungpinang. For four years, the event has always been held at Sei Carang.
“Sei Carang has more attractions than other beaches in Tanjungpinang. We also seek to introduce the place as a tourist destination as it is home to a historical site from the Malay kingdom called Kota Rebah Castle,” said Lis. (kes)
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