Jakarta, July 16 -- The Ministry of Tourism has officially included the Pacu Jalur rowing race from Riau Province in the 2025 Karisma Event Nusantara (KEN) calendar to support the traditional race and boost tourism efforts.
"Even before it went viral, the Ministry of Tourism had supported the Pacu Jalur event. So, it's inaccurate to assume that our support only came after it went viral on social media," said Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana when contacted by ANTARA in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Commenting on the globally viral "aura farming" video showing an 11-year-old dancing on the tip of a boat during a Pacu Jalur race, Wardhana said the phenomenon reflects the unique charm and appeal of Indonesian culture.
She noted that cultu...
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