Krakatau festival targets tourists

Krakatau festival targets tourists

BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: This month's Krakatau Festival is
expected to draw 2,000 foreign tourists to the shores of Southern
Lampung, an official said.

Some 500 foreigners have confirmed their attendance to the
festival, which is planned for Aug. 22 through Aug. 25, Lampung
provincial administration spokesman Hotman Atiek said on
Saturday.

"We hope their number will increase by the time the festival
begins," Hotman told Antara.

The 8th Krakatau Festival is jointly organized by the Lampung
Provincial Administration and the Krakatau Lampung Tourist
Development Corporation, which is currently developing the
Kalianda Adventure and Recreational Park in South Lampung.

Festival attractions will include fishing with kites, an
elephant safari, the Krakatau 10-K road race, fireworks and
fashion shows. There will also be jet ski and sailing
competitions, the organizers said.

Head of Lampung's tourist office, Tarmizi Ali, said this event
is aimed at introducing the Indonesian culture to foreigners,
strengthen environmental awareness and boost tourism.

Last year, the number of visitors to the province rose by 7
percent, totaling 22,916 foreign tourists and 374,664 Indonesian
tourists visiting Lampung.

This year, Lampung is vying for a 15 percent increase, aided
by the Krakatau festival, Tarmizi said. (09)