Acting Governor of Papua Muhammad Ridwan Rumasukun noted in a press release received here on Monday that the event is one of the ways to introduce Papuan culture to the world.
"Papuan culture is unique, and all can enjoy the stone-burning show at the Discover Papua and West Papua activity," he remarked.
He expected that cultural activities like this could be held annually to attract people outside Papua to visit the region.
"The (provincial) government strongly supports activities like this because it can introduce Papuan culture more broadly," he remarked.
Rumasukun explained that Discover Papua and West Papua have been held in a lively manner, especially with the stone-burning show, and thanked the hotel where the event took place.
Meanwhile, Head of the Papua Liaison Agency, Alexander Kapisa, remarked that Discover Papua and West Papua had been held since early November.
"This activity will end in late November of 2023, so for almost a month we are holding this tourism, arts, and cultural promotional event, and (exhibition of) Papuan micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for Hotel Borobudur guests," he remarked.
In addition to the stone-burning show, various forms of entertainment, such as Papuan dances, traditional carving, specialties, and handicrafts made by Papuan MSMEs were showcased.
On a separate occasion, Assistant to Papua Provincial Secretary Derek Hegemur stated that the province has several opportunities to develop natural tourism through collaboration between government and the community.
The development of nature-based tourism that can preserve the ecosystem and empower the locals is considered an important selling point of tourism. (INE)
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