JAKARTA - Governor of North Kalimantan (Kaltara) Zainal A Paliwang explained the prospect of tourism potential and the creative economy in Kaltara Province at the Seychelles Embassy for ASEAN in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, April 22.
During his working visit, Governor Zainal was accompanied by Acting Secretary. The Provincial Secretary (Sekprov) of Kaltara, Bustan, was received directly by Ambassador Seychelles Nico Barito.
Governor Zainal explained a number of potential tourist destinations in Kaltara that can drive economic growth and improve the welfare of the people of Bumi Benanta
"According to data from 2021, there are a total of 338 tourist attractions consisting of 184 natural tourism, 114 cultural tourism and 40 artificial tours," said Governor Zainal.
In addition, the cultural diversity owned by Kaltara is like the original ethnic culture, namely Bulungan, Tidung and Dayak with unique diversity and is an identity reflected in various aspects of life.
"Such as routine events or festivals that raise the theme of tradition, arts and culture, it becomes a special attraction for tourists visiting Kaltara," he said.
In addition to part of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI), the governor said it was also visiting parts of the world community.
"Kaltara also has bilateral and regional cooperation relations, including with Sosek Malindo, BIMP-EAGA and Heart of Borneo in the social fields economy, culture to conservation programs for the Indonesia Malaysia border area," said Zainal.
"Heart of Borneo or the Borneo Heart is a sustainable conservation and development program in the Indonesia Malaysia border area in Kalimantan and also covers part of Brunei Darussalam," he continued.
The Seychelles is the smallest republical country in Africa located in the western Indian Ocean consisting of 115 islands with tropical vegetation that are thick, beautiful beaches and a variety of marine biota.
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