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Indonesia hosts international Islamic tourism festival

The first International Islamic Tourism Festival took place from December 2-4 in Batu city, Indonesia’s West Java province with participation of representatives across the world, including Vietnam.
Indonesia hosts international Islamic tourism festival ảnh 1International Islamic Tourism Festival in Batu, Indonesia (Photo: batufestival.com)

 Jakarta (VNA) – Thefirst International Islamic Tourism Festival took place from December 2-4 inBatu city, Indonesia’s West Java province with participation of representativesacross the world, including Vietnam.

The event, held by localauthorities, the biggest Islamic organisation in Batu Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) andthe Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aimed to introduce diversity ofIslamic culture and art as well as images and tourism potential of Batu.

Culture and tourism exhibitionswere also held during the event, reflecting integration trend and culturaldiversity of participating countries.

The event is expected tokick-start promotion of Batu and Indonesian culture, said the city governorEddy Rumpoko, in a bid to build an international culture centre in the city.

He also noted that thediversified Islamic culture is a great tourism potential for Indonesia whichhouses the largest Muslim population.

Batu is one of leading tourismdestinations in Indonesia. It is well-known for beautiful nature,international-class resorts and interesting attractions such as transportationmuseums, culture and amusement park.-VNA

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