In a written statement received here on Sunday, Luhut who inaugurated Sail Moyo Tambora 2018 lauded the event which was also filled with a series of charity and social activities in an effort to generate enthusiasm and reduce the burden of earthquake victims.
"The Sail Moyo Tambora 2018 event is the beginning of the recovery of Lombok and Sumbawa tourism after the earthquake disaster," he said.
Sail Moyo Tambora 2018 is the 10th sail from the Sail Indonesia series being held in Tambora on September 9-23 2018.
Sail Indonesia has been implemented to accelerate the development of underdeveloped regions in Indonesia.
West Nusa Tenggara has been chosen as the host this year because it has abundant marine resources.
"Sumbawa deserves to be chosen as the location for organizing Sail Moyo Tambora 2018, because the charm of Moyo Island is well-known in the world. Lady Diana, MC Jagger and a number of celebrities visited Moyo Island," he said.
Reporting by Ade Irma Junida
Editing by Azis Kurmala, Fardah Assegaf
Reporter: Antara
Editor: Suharto
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