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Lake Sentani Festival set to return in June
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The mesmerizing view of Lake Sentani in Jayapura, Papua. (Shutterstock/File)
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he annual Lake Sentani Festival (FDS) is set to return this year from June 19 to 23 at the Khalkote Beach area in Jayapura regency, Papua.
The launch was held in Bali from May 7 to 9 in the Kuta area.
“We officiated the FDS here so that we can promote the festival to a larger number of people, especially foreign travelers,” said Jayapura Regent Mathius Awoitauw to Antara.
A series of events will be held during this year’s festival, such as the Sago Festival, a local ritual, a cultural festival, the Lake Music Show, a culinary expo and an exhibition featuring micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME).
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“We will bring Khenambai Umbai as the main theme this year, which means one heart, one soul,” said Mathius. “This festival also serves as a window to the diverse culture and nature of Jayapura regency.”
A dance performance titled Khenambai Ubai featuring students from across the regency who have been training for one month is scheduled to be held on May 23. A video-mapping project will also make its debut in Papua on the same day.
“Travelers who come to the event will be able to see various tourist destinations and marvel at the lives of the locals,” Mathius said. (wir/kes)
