Have you ever heard the
name of the Moyo Island? Yes, Moyo Island is one of the tourist destinations in
Indonesia, located in West Nusa Tenggara. The name Moyo Island is not as famous
as the Lombok Island which is also in West Nusa Tenggara, or the Bali island which
located around the island. The name of this island had become famous when
Princess Diana of England stopped to seek a rest from the pursuing paparazzi.
However, talking about its appeal, you can be fascinated for its natural beauty.
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Moyo Island is an
island located approximately 3 kilometers from the mainland off the island of
Sumbawa. The main attraction of this island is the beautiful sea. Moyo is
surrounded by a natural coral reef ideal for snorkeling. There can also be
found white sharks often swim close to divers, or even back and forth with
stingrays and other tropical fish species swarm.
In addition, Moyo
Island also has some beautiful famous waterfalls. One of them is Sengalo
waterfall. This waterfall looks stunning because of naturalness. Pristine
waterfalls and clear is the main exciting.
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To further promote this
island, Sumbawa regency government will hold a variety of performing arts
competitions in the 2014. Moyo Island Festival 2014 will take place on 27
September to 6 October 2014 in Field Sumbawa Besar, Moyo Island. Moyo Island
Festival 2014 is the third time. Moyo Island Festival was first held since 2012
as one of the campaign program "Go Sumbawa".
In this festival, you
can enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with a variety of activities. There is a
lively cultural parade, cultural week Samawa, sarembang Ratib, expo, horse
racing, mountain bike, motorcycle tourist cruising, diving, Samawa basarune,
until barapan kebo or the buffalo races unique attractions. In addition, you
can also take participate in competitions such as how to run a 10k and a fishing
contest. In 2012, the show ever broke the record for the longest dive by involving
the most number of divers.
You are interested in
attending? To go to Moyo is not difficult. You can rent a boat from Sumbawa
Besar. Hotel accommodation can be arranged transportation. Another option, you
can go alone to dock at Muara Kali and bid price for a ship. On arriving at the
island of Moyo and want to explore it, it is advisable to hire a guide because
this place unspoiled nature. There are many wild animals set for game hunting
such as Timor deer, bison, wild cattle, and wild boar. This atmosphere can also
be a challenge for some people who love the natural circumstance.
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