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Palembang introduces Mustika Musi art tourism event
WINDONESIA January 15, 2025
Inauguration of Mustika Musi Palembang by the Palembang City Government. (Palembang City Communications and Informatics Office)
The Palembang City Government has introduced a new art tourism event in South Sumatra Province, namely Music Every Week on the Musi's Banks (Mustika Musi). The event can be enjoyed by the public every Sunday night in the Benteng Kuto Besak (BKB) area.
"Insya Allah, this will further enliven Palembang," said then-Acting Palembang Mayor Cheka Virgowansyah in a press release on Dec. 12, 2024.
Mustika Musi Palembang was officially introduced to the city's residents on the night of Dec. 21, 2024. Cheka said Mustika Musi in offers various regional specialties, such as the performance of Dul Muluk.
"[Mustika Musi] features various works of art ranging from music, dulmuluk (traditional Palembang City stage play), and other entertainment," he said.
The art tourism event was inaugurated by the Palembang City Government so that the public can enjoy Saturday night with joy and build positive activities.
"At the (Mustika Musi) event, coffee from various regions of South Sumatra is provided for visitors to enjoy," Cheka highlighted.
Cheka said that Mustika Musi Palembang is expected to encourage tourism in the BKB area, and support local entertainment to be known to the public. He added that artistic events in South Sumatra are not yet well known by the Indonesian general public.
"The goal is entertainment for the community, hotel guests will also be directed here (Mustika Palembang) every week. We will present an art festival, and develop a mindset that you won't feel like you've been to Palembang if you haven't been to the Musi River," he concluded.
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