Raja Ampat Marine Tourism Promotion

Impian Monalisa-Raja Ampat with hundreds of small islands and the sea's natural wealth was assessed as a district in West Papua's most keen to promote their regions. However, the implementation of the Raja Ampat Marine Festival 2010 is considered less focus on the maritime sector.
Indeed, Raja Ampat definitely has a unique culture and customs, but let us focus on what will sell.

It is submitted separately by the Staff Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Tourism, and Franciscus Kosama Surya Yuga, Head of Culture and Tourism of the Province of West Papua, in Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat, Monday (03/05/2010), related digelarnya Maritime Festival Raja Ampat Islands in 2010. Coupled with the celebration of the 7th Anniversary of Raja Ampat, the festival involves the art galleries and island communities as well as some districts guests, such as Jayapura, Supiori, and Bintuni.

Surya said that the Raja Ampat regency government has begun serious work on its tourism sector. Several measures have been carried out, namely the implementation of the Raja Ampat Marine Festival, the establishment of tourism promotion offices in Bali, and participated in various national and international tourism exhibitions.

He requested that the festival organizers focus on maritime or marine areas that is characteristic and selling point because in a few banners and promotional writing Cultural Festival Raja Ampat. "Indeed, Raja Ampat definitely has a unique culture and customs, but let us focus on what will sell. Marine tourism, and cultural and culinary delights as a bonus, "said Surya.

Franciscus Kosama say, Raja Ampat in Indonesia became the leading tourist compete with the eastern part of Wakatobi (Southeast Sulawesi) and Halmahera (North Maluku). "Let all God's creation of nature preserve and maintain the facilities that have been made by the government. By guarding it, we own that will benefit, "said Kosama