Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana praised the Pacu Jalur Festival as a symbol of Indonesia's tourism success with growing international recognition.

"Pacu Jalur is a unique part of Indonesia's cultural heritage and now plays a key role in our strategy to strengthen nation branding and expand cultural diplomacy as a tourism magnet," Widiyanti said in an official statement from Jakarta on Thursday.

At the official opening of the 2025 Traditional Pacu Jalur Festival at Limuno Field, Kuantan Singingi, Riau, on Wednesday (August 20), Widiyanti expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their dedication in preserving and promoting Pacu Jalur as a cultural icon that has gained global attention.

According to the...