JAKARTA - Every year, Lampung Province is again lively with the holding of the Krakatau Festival, a cultural celebration that not only emphasizes the richness of tradition, but also has a significant impact on the economic cycle of society.
More than just a tourism agenda, this festival has become a cultural identity as well as a lever of local economic potential, especially the MSME sector and regional tourism. In this 34th edition of this year, the Krakatau Festival shows Lampung's commitment to maintaining cultural values while continuing to innovate to welcome the challenges of the times.
The Deputy Governor of Lampung, Jihan Nurlela, emphasized that the Krakatau Festival is a tangible form of synergy between cultural preservation and community-based economic development.
"This festival is part of the pride of Lampung tourism which we regularly organize every year, as a form of consistency in maintaining cultural heritage while at the same time encouraging the community's economy," said Jihan when met in Bandarlampung, Saturday, July 5.
According to him, the Krakatau Festival is not just a ceremonial activity. Furthermore, this festival is a vehicle to introduce the diversity of Lampung culture which is inclusive and open to all people.
This is not just entertainment. We introduce a very rich Lampung culture. At the same time, this activity opens a growth space for local MSME players, especially in the culinary and handicraft sectors," he explained.
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He also said that although many cultural festivals have emerged, the Krakatau Festival has remained consistent and has existed for more than three decades. This year, the organizers are targeting visits of up to 30 thousand people during the implementation period.
The impact is very large for the regional economy. MSME actors can experience the benefits firsthand. This gives new energy to organize more annual events in the future," he continued.
As the gateway province of Sumatra Island, Lampung also has a strategic position in national connectivity. With the integration of tourism infrastructure such as Bakauheni Harbor City, Jihan is optimistic that Lampung's tourism potential can grow rapidly and contribute as an economic center in the western region of Indonesia.
However, he reminded that in every development step, local cultural values should not be abandoned.
"We want the people of Lampung to grow into a strong community economically, creatively in innovation, and remain rooted in customs and local wisdom," he concluded.
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