Cisadane festival in Tangerang

Cisadane festival in Tangerang

TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal administration will hold a
promotion week along with the annual Cisadane River Festival from
Aug. 15 and Aug. 21.

Festival committee chairman Rudi A. Dinuri said the event was
aimed at promoting industrial potential and local culture as well
as boosting tourism and entertaining residents of Tangerang.

He said on Tuesday that the promotion week would center at
Mall D'Best on Jl. MH. Thamrin while the water attractions would
center on the riverbanks of the Cisadane River near Jl. Benteng
Jaya.

The opening ceremony at Mall D'Best would be followed by an
exhibition featuring food and beverages, handicrafts and cultural
events, including traditional and modern dance performances.

A traditional canoe race and various games for children and
adults were also scheduled, he said.

"We call for all restaurants, hotels, recreational sites and
public amusement operators in Tangerang to offer discounts during
the week."--JP