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A cooking demonstration is held by renowned chef Juna as part of the festival on Malenge Island.
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Renowned for its white sand beaches and clear blue seas, Togean Islands is situated in the middle of the World Coral Reef Trian-gle and home to a mangrove forest that boasts 33 types of mangroves.
The islands recently hosted Togean International Oceanic Festival, featuring local and international performers and putting it on the list of the archipelago’s maritime festivals.
The festival, running from Aug. 7 to 11, was held at three locations, namely Kabalutan, Malenge and Papan islands. Each island hosted art and culture shows.
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Children of the Bajo tribe play in Kabalutan village on Togean Islands in Tojo Una Una regency, Central Sulawesi.
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One of the extraordinary things at the festival was a floating stage set in the center of a bridge connecting Papan and Malenge Islands.
The successful event reflected people’s spirit in preserving the islands while showing its natural beauty to the world. (Jakarta Post)
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