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Manado takes first spot at Widi International Fishing Tournament 2017
The tournament also broke three MURI records.
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Widi International Fishing Tournament (WIFT) 2017 was recently held in South Halmahera, North Maluku, on Oct. 29. (Shutterstock/File)
Widi International Fishing Tournament (WIFT) 2017 was recently held in South Halmahera, North Maluku, on Oct. 29.
Mancing Mania Manado team came out as the winner of the tournament. Earning a total point of 221.35, it took home the President Perpetual Trophy 2017 and a total prize of Rp 100 million (US$7,377).
The trophy was given by North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba during the closing event held at Laut Babang port, Labuha.
Additionally, the tournament also broke three MURI records for the highest number of fisherman boats at an international fishing event with 50 boats; the highest number of overseas participants with 13 international teams, hailing from United States, Timor Leste, France, Switzerland, Malaysia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, India and Singapore; and as the first destination in Indonesia that promotes international fishing tourism.
Fifty teams took part in the tournament; 37 of them were local and the rest were international teams.
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Abdul said that South Halmahera is the biggest fish producer in North Maluku. This puts the province in the 9th spot out of 34 provinces in Indonesia that have the biggest marine resources. The fish production in North Maluku can reach up to one ton.
Abdul also said that apart from fishing, North Maluku is also home to tourist objects such as Ternate Sultanate Castle, Mount Gamalama, which is the biggest volcano in Maluku, and Tolukko Castle where visitors can catch the sunset view.
The latter is a historic castle on the top of Batuan Beku hill built by the Portuguese. The construction of this castle consists of a mix of river pebbles, coral reef and broken pieces of brick stones glued together using chalk and sand. Initially named Saint Lucas Castle, this place has three watch towers, one underground room, indoor yard, secret passages and a square main room. (kes)
