Sail Banda 2010

Come and join in the international event Sail Banda 2010 for sharing new experience and exploring the marine beauty along with the marine lovers from all over the world in a spirit of adventure, graced by the marine paradise of Banda Sea.

Sail Banda 2010 is jointly organized by the Ministry of Marine and Fishery Affairs, Provincial Administration of Mollucas, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and Navy Force of Indonesia, supported by the the Directorate General of Immigration and other government institutions.

Sail Banda 2010 is the largest event of the year 2010 offers strategic business opportunities for various products and services.

Visiting Banda is interesting for two reasons: excellent diving and its amazing history. Banda islands, part of a volcanic group of islands covered with lush vegetation, have been a destination for traders for more than two thousand years.

Banda is known as the original and only source of the once precious spices, nutmeg and mace, trade commodities that had a significant impact on world developments in the 15th century.

Early European reports described the tropical Banda Islands as a jewel-like cluster surrounded by crystal waters and brilliant coral reefs, and the most beautiful cluster of islands in Maluku.

Banda is made up of eleven small volcanic islands namely Neira, Gunung Api, Banda Besar, Rhun, Ai, Hatta, Karaka, Manukan, Nailaka, Syahrir and Batu Kapal.

Sail Banda 2010 Vision and Mission :

• Making Maluku As East Gate Indonesia
• Creating The Best Sailing Passage
• Developing Potential of Marine and Fisheries of Maluku for People's Walfare
• Promotion World Class Tourism Destination

Events and activities :

• Yacht Rally and Race
• International Diving Tournament
• Game Fishing
• Conference and Seminar
• Ceremonies and Expo

For further information you can go to official website www.sailbanda.com

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Will Komodo National Park Lose ?

When I visit the official website of New 7 Wonder Campaign about three days ago, I was upset because Komodo National Park was at 15th rank, last time I visit the website for voting, the rank was at 12th (the rank decreased !!). It's really not a good position if we want this national park go to the next phase. Only top 11 in each categories will be eligible to the next phase.

Voting for nominees will continue through July 7, 2009. The top 77 nominees by group categories (the top 11 in each of the seven groups) will be eligible for consideration by the New7Wonders of Nature Panel of Experts, under the leadership of Prof. Federico Mayor, former Director-General of UNESCO. The Panel of Experts will review these 77 nominees and choose from them the 21 Official Finalists, according to published criteria. The selection will be announced on 21 July 2009, and the 21 Official Finalists will then enter the third and final phase to vote and choose the Official New7Wonders of Nature.

So, let's vote for our nominee (oh...vote..vote...vote.. a very popular word in Indonesia now). And tell others to do so.

Komodo National Park is unique and has a plus point because this place is a habitat for a living proof of the big lizard that ever live on earth.

You can vote our nominee in here..
In this form you have to choose 7 different nominee. As a consideration there is Coral Triangle (in different category from Komodo National Park). The Coral Triangle is a geographical term referring to the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste with an abundance of coral reef.
And Wakatobi National Park (Sulawesi) lies in this triangle.

Ok, let's vote and hope that Komodo National Park is becoming the new 7 wonder of nature.

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Vote TN Komodo for New7Wonder

I wouldn't know if i didn't come to this blog today, that there are a campaign for new 7 wonder running on. Indonesia has sent 3 names with different categories, which were Krakatau Island, Lake Toba and Komodo National Park. As the campaign is entering the second phase, only Komodo National Park that still remain as a candidate now.

Last time I visit the official website for voting which was today, Komodo National Park is at 12th rank. And It's really not a good position if we want this national park go to the next phase. Only top 11 in each categories will be eligible to the next phase.

Voting for nominees will continue through July 7, 2009. The top 77 nominees by group categories (the top 11 in each of the seven groups) will be eligible for consideration by the New7Wonders of Nature Panel of Experts, under the leadership of Prof. Federico Mayor, former Director-General of UNESCO. The Panel of Experts will review these 77 nominees and choose from them the 21 Official Finalists, according to published criteria. The selection will be announced on 21 July 2009, and the 21 Official Finalists will then enter the third and final phase to vote and choose the Official New7Wonders of Nature.

So, let's vote for our nominee (oh...vote..vote...vote.. a very popular word in Indonesia now). And tell others to do so.

Komodo National Park is unique and has a plus point because this place is a habitat for a living proof of the big lizard that ever live on earth.

You can vote our nominee in here..
In this form you have to choose 7 different nominee. As a consideration there is Coral Triangle (in different category from Komodo National Park). The Coral Triangle is a geographical term referring to the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste with an abundance of coral reef.
And Wakatobi National Park (Sulawesi) lies in this triangle.

Ok, let's vote and hope that Komodo National Park is becoming the new 7 wonder of nature.

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Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2009

Date : 6 - 7 March 2009
Venue : Jakarta International Convention Centre

Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival will come again. This year, as the fifth year of this festival, the theme will be "It's a lifestyle".

Becoming one of the prestigious music event in Indonesia and over, this year the festival that created by Peter F. Gontha will performancing
Jason Mraz, Brian McKnight, Swing Out Sister, New York Voices, Ivan Lins, Matt Bianco, Isao Suzuki, Mike Stern, Oleta Adams, Peabo Bryson, David Garfield, Chieli Minucci & the Special EFX, and Ron King Big.

Beside International musician, there will also indonesia musician, such as Glen Fredly, Maliq 'n D'Essential, Dwiki Dharmawan Global Harmony Orchestra, etc.

The organizer, Java Festival Production, maintains its resolve to make this an international-class festival as part of the effort to promote Indonesia internationally and as a genuine manifestation of diplomacy for our beloved country.

So don't forget to mark your calendar and enjoy the music !!

For more detail information you can visit www.javajazzfestival.com.

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World Ocean Conference (WOC) - Manado 2009

What is WOC? - A high level global meeting of head of the states and leaders that have coastal and marine territories.

Why hold WOC ?
International agreements and conventions are important and have been adequately accepted. However, there is a lack of political willingness to drive forward and further implement such agreements.

WOC'09 will provide a platform where world leaders and decision makers will come together to make commitments for sustainable development of marine resources.

Given the fact that Indonesia is the largest archipelagic country and possesses the highest marine biodiversity in the world, the summit will strengthen Indonesia's participation in the regional and international forum.

Gradual degradation of marine and fisheries resources has been related to over fishing, pollution, and climate change. Global effort to stop this trend is urgently required.

Goal

To achieve international commitments in sustainable development of marine resources for the prosperity of all humankind.

WOC activities

• Senior Official Meeting
• The Summit in Manado
• Working group discussion
• Excursion

WOC Issues

• Ocean Governance
• Ocean Environment & Sustainability
• Ocean Disaster Mitigation
• Ocean as the Next Frontier

What should we expect from WOC?

• International commitment to manage the ocean for the benefit of humankind, as manifested in the 'Manado Ocean Declaration'.
• Establishment of the center for tropical marine activities. Such as marine tourism, ocean heritage management, and ocean policy in Indonesia
• Establishment of the International network of ocean experts.

21 SESSIONS FOR WOC 2009 (MAY BE ADDED)

• Sharks & Rays, sponsored by ACIAR-Australia
• Coelacanth (Ikan Purba), sponsored by IRD-France
• Ocean Science, sponsored by BMBF-Germany,
• Oceanography, sponsored by NOAA-USA,
• Global Ocean Observing System, sponsored by NOAA-USA,
• Marine Geology & Geophysics, sponsored by LDEO-USA,
• Marine Tourism,
• Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Sponsored by TNC, CI & WWF,
• Coral Reef, sponsored by TNC, CI & WWF,
• Fisheries Assessment & Managements,Fisheries Aquaculture,
• Fisheries Product Processing,
• Excotic Fishes,
• Shipyard Industries,
• Small Island Development,
• Ocean Policy,
• Human Resources Development & Capacity Building,
• Marine Biotechnology,
• Marine Mineral, Oil & Gas Resources,
• Marine Enterpreneurship for Your Enterpreneurs, sponsored by IOI,
• Ocean Governance

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BALI - 1st Asian Beach Game

The 1st Asian Beach will be held in Bali, Indonesia from October 18, 2008 to October 26, 2008. The opening ceremony will be held in Garuda Wisnu Kencana.







The official mascot of the 1st Asian Beach Games is Bali Starling (Leucopsar Rothschildi), locally known as “Jalak Bali”, as well as the official mascot of Bali and a bird species endemic to this Island.




Events :

• Beach Sepaktakraw
• Beach volleyball
• Bodybuilding
• Marathon swimming
• Jetski Sport
• Beach soccer
• Beach handball
• Triathlon
• Sailing
• Paragliding
• Woodball
• Surfing
• Dragon boat


It would be great.
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