Mass Marriage In Bangka, A Unique Tradition That Attracts Tourists Proposed To Become A Tourism Calendar

Head of the High Prosecutor's Office (Kejati) Bangka Belitung, Asep Maryono. (Doc. ANTARA/Kasmono)

SUNGALIAT - The Bangka Regency Government plans to raise mass marriage events into a tourism calendar to attract the attention of tourists. This step received support from the Head of the Bangka Belitung High Prosecutor's Office (Kejati), Asep Maryono, who saw great potential in celebrating this unique tradition.

"I support that mass marriage is designated as a tourism calendar which is held every year because it has its own characteristics that have not been widely known to the public," said Asep Maryono.

According to him, this step will help more people get to know the beauty and uniqueness of the regional culture.

By making mass marriage part of the tourism calendar, Asep Maryono believes that this activity will attract more tourists.

"Especially foreign tourists, visiting an area is not just looking at the beauty of tourist attractions, but also interested in wanting customs or culture in the destination area," he continued.

Meanwhile, the Regent of Bangka, Mulkan, explained the reasons behind this step. In addition to providing less capable couples with free marriage legalities, the tradition of mass marriage will also be an attraction for tourists.

"I am optimistic that mass marriage activities will continue with mass receptions and then 'Nggung' or eating together with invited guests using 'Dulang', will be a concern for tourists," he said, quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, August 5.

Not only that, Bangka Regency also has many interesting tourist attractions spread throughout the sub-district. Coastal, culinary and cultural tourism is several attractions that can be enjoyed by domestic and foreign tourists.

With this creative step, Bangka Belitung strives to combine local traditions with the tourism industry, providing a unique and memorable experience for visitors.