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FESTIVAL PENYU


The TURTLE FESTIVAL 2010 (FESTIVAL PENYU 2010) is the climax of the Eco-tourism Program by Yayasan Pulau Banyak financed by the Spanish AECID. After this festival, Pulau Banyak will be known all over Indonesia and in neighboring countries.

The TURTLE FESTIVAL 2010 is about local culture, awareness of environment and the turtle conservation, and of course to have fun. It is a non-profit event. Money left over will go to social and environmental programs.

Take the opportunity to see and support something very special. Together we can make this fabulous archipelago the best eco-tourism destination in Indonesia. The Festival is arranged by the people of Pulau Banyak and supported by the Regent of Aceh Singkil, the Governor of Aceh, and Ministries in Jakarta. All are enthusiastic and have already promised funds for coming years. .

A BIG EVENT GOES KAMPONG. IT WILL BE UNIQUE, FASCINATING AND BUZY

For as long as one week, which will not be forgotten, visitors and TV-watchers will witness many unique and funny events, together with famous artists and important national community leaders.

  • Opening ceremony together with our Turtle Ambassadors; Deddy Mizwar and Asrul Dahlan. Mr. Deddy Mizwar is the most prominent Indonesian actor, director and producer. Mr. Asrul Dahlan is the young coming movie star of Indonesia. Both of them support the turtle conservation by becoming Turtle Ambassadors. During the opening ceremony there will be a "Kenduri Laut", a traditional offering to the sea, and a religious speech about the environment.
     
  • National artists will perform during the festival week, for example the popular Dangdut singer Maya Kdi and a Pop group from Jakarta (under negotiations).
     
  • Traditional dancing from all the villages in Pulau Banyak and from neighboring places, like Simeulue and Singkil.
     
  • A Blogspot competition, open for everyone. Visit www.festivalpenyu2010.blogspot.com
     
  • Fishing competitions, booth "Mancing (Fishing) Mania" and traditional fishing.
     
  • A turtle opera by children and story telling for children by a professional story teller.
     
  • Competitions in poetry, speeches about environment, environmental essays, etc.
     
  • Competitions between schools and villages in cleanliness.
     
  • Competitions in traditional games.
     
  • Swimming, free diving, and other sports events.
     
  • Paddling traditional canoe, kayaking, and other competitions.
     
  • Mini exhibition with photos from all over Pulau Banyak and information from different community groups.
     
  • Many activities available for you; try kayaking, picnic to neighboring islands, round trips and eating the freshest and best BBQ fish you can get.
     
  • The program is not yet finalize. This page will be up-dated with changes and additions.

 

 

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