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| SPONSORED
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PanEco
General Sponsor

YEL
Sponsor of Tangkahan

Sumatra Savages
Sponsor of Tongging

YPB
Sponsor of Pulau Banyak
Sponsors for Pulau Weh, Pulo Aceh and Simeulue needed.
Pulau Weh and Pulo Aceh:
Diving photos by courtesy of
Rubiah Tirta Divers,
Lumba Lumba Diving Centre, and Aaron Callander and their
friends. Most photos on land by Mahmud Bangkaru. Tangkahan:
Photos by Mahmud Bangkaru and Ian Singleton. Pulau Banyak:
Photos by Müffel Gaberthüel, Mahmud Bangkaru, and Maggie
Muurmans. Tongging: Photos by Halim, Dickson Palawi, Adam
Nainggolan, and Mahmud Bangkaru. Simeulue: Photos by Akil
Rozha, PODSI Simeulue and Mahmud Bangkaru. Singkil and Kuala
Baru: Photos by Mahmud Bangkaru, Müffel Gabertüel,
Joko Guntoro,
bazandbev@yahoo.com.
Text and maps by Mahmud Bangkaru.
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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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