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This year’s large-scale sea event will be centered in the Islands of Maluku. Called Sail Banda 2010, these maritime festivities are expected to boost the local economy, particularly the sectors of fishery and tourism. An estimated 6,000 visitors from inside and outside the country will come to the event. Given the fact that hotel accommodation is far from adequate, how will Maluku cope with preparations? The event was inaugurated in Ambon last Saturday.
April 28, 2010
ON Friday, April 16, 2010, the Monument of World Peace Gong at Slamet Riyadi, Ambon, was filled with people. The drumming sounds of tifa (typical Maluku drum) followed by a 10-minute display of fireworks marked the launch of the major maritime event Sail Banda 2010. Minister for Maritime Affairs & Fisheries Fadel Muhammad accompanied by Deputy Industry Minister Alex Retraubun, Governor of Maluku Karel Ralahalu and his deputy Said Assegaf, as wel
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