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Sriwijaya Festival to promote South Sumatran culture
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Ampera Bridge at night. The bridge is an iconic landmark in Palembang, South Sumatra. (Shutterstock/File)
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he South Sumatra administration will hold the Sriwijaya XXVI Festival 2017 from Aug. 16 to 20 at Kuto Besak Palace in Palembang.
South Sumatra Governor Alex Noerdin said this year’s festival would carry the theme of maritime commerce, which made South Sumatra a major national destination.
“The 26th festival aims to promote the 17 regencies and cities in South Sumatra,” said Alex.
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The festival will kick off with a mobile cinema that will screen educational, cultural and tourism-related movies, followed by an opening event participated in by 17 regencies and cities in South Sumatra. The opening event will also feature arts and cultural performances from five regencies and cities in Yogyakarta. The second day will stage a painting competition, exhibition and art performances.
“There’ll be a stage showcasing ethnic music performance, a street music parade, a dul muluk parade and cultural performances from six regencies and cities,” said the Tourism Ministry's head of cultural promotion, Wawan Gunawan.
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On the third day, main events will include a workshop and discussion on South Sumatran culture. On the fourth day, the festival is scheduled to host a mini theater, the Batanghari 9 Festival featuring 60 solo guitarists, a parade of 20 street music groups and a wayang kulit (shadow puppets) performance.
The closing event will be held on the last day, as well as cultural performances from six regencies and cities in South Sumatra.
Besides staging the festival, the administration will also offer tour packages, such as a three-day Palembang city tour and a four-day shopping trip. (kes)
