Sail Indonesia 2014 is the annual
grand event to explore the beautiful of the Indonesian archipelago. The main
event of Sail Indonesian will be held at the island of Bintan, Riau Islands
province, as a stopping-off point yacht sailors. If last year was held in the
Sail Indonesia Lagoi tourist area, this year's event will be held at Sei Enam.
Bintan regency government makes Sei Enam as the berths ships. The location was
chosen with consideration for the local community to develop and introduce overall
area in Bintan that is no less beautiful than others.
Sail Indonesia 2014 participants
from various countries around the world including Australia, Europe, America,
as well as other neighboring countries such as Malaysia and Singapore. The
event is held to promote the beauty of the Indonesian sea, especially in the
area of Bintan, Riau. The event is expected to give a very positive impact
for the future growth of tourism in Bintan.
A total of 50 participants
yacht Sail Indonesia 2014 is estimated to arrive in Bintan on October 23rd,
2014. These participants will then be taken around the island of Bintan until
October 26th, 2014. From Sei Enam, participants moved on to
Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.
When arriving at Bintan, the
participants of Sail Indonesia 2014 will be greeted by ceremonies and
attendance Bintan Regent, Ansar H Rahmat. As welcome to the participants, there
will also be held traditional dances and traditional martial arts performances.
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During their stay in Bintan Island,
sea explorers will be invited to tour to Antelope Markets, and the Relief
Historical Monument Mining Bauxite, zoos, and others. They also will welcome to
see the unique cultural traditions in Bintan through braid horse, kuda lumping
(traditional dances using horse), jazz performances, and enjoy the gala dinner
along Regent Bintan.
Bintan is the last stop adventure
sailing Sail Indonesia 2014 departing from Darwin, Australia, in late July.
This year the participants navigate the Kupang-Kalabahi / Alor-Wanci-Ereke-Buton-Baubau-Fortress
/ Takabonerate-Medana Bay (Lombok) -Lovina (Bali) -Kumai-manggar-Tanjung
Kelayang (Belitung) -Bangka Sei Enam. There are also those who follow a
different route with the path of Saumlaki to the Banda Islands, then join with
others in Takabonerate.
Bintan is the largest island in the
Riau Islands, as compared to 3 thousand large and the other small islands
around it which spread from the Strait of Malacca to the South China Sea.
Bintan offers an interesting historical attractions in Tanjung Pinang and Penyengat
Island, also offers opportunities for surfing and ecotourism tours for school
students and families.
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