W Sumatra Introduces 'Taste of Padang' in HPN

Padang, (Antaranews Sumbar) - West Sumatra Provincial Government utilizes a series of activities of 2018 National Press Day (HPN) to introduce 'Taste of Padang' as a regional tourism slogan.

"The slogan is used in all activities so that West Sumatra tourism will be known more widely," Vice Governor of West Sumatra Nasrul Abit stated after attending a seminar of West Sumatra tourism brand in Padang, Tuesday.

Nasrul Abit said all Regional Devices Organizations (OPDs) of West Sumatra have been instructed to socialize the slogan in all activities, especially related to tourism promotion and development later.

Besides, he said tourism is one of economic locomotives that can be expected in West Sumatra, because it has tremendous potential.

It is in contrast to some other provinces in Indonesia whose economy is helped by natural resources potentials such as minerals, coal, and oil and gas.

"West Sumatra has none of it which can be highlighted, but it has tourism, SMEs, and small industries," he pointed out.

The slogan "Taste of Padang" had reaped the pros and cons after it was launched at the end of 2017. Some believe the slogan is less representative of West Sumatra in general, but Vice Governor asked all agencies and OPDs to support it because it had been became the final decision of central government. (cha)

Translator: Vicha Faradika