Suger Fest Enlivened Eid in Padang Pariaman

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Suger Fest Enlivened Eid in Padang Pariaman

Suger Fest opening on Wednesday (20/6) (Antara Sumbar /Aadiaat M.S.)

Parit Malintang, (Antaranews Sumbar) - Sungai Gerigging Festival 2018 or Suger Fest which is held by Sungai Geringging Student Youth Association (HPPSG) enlivened Eid 1439 Hijriah in Padang Pariaman District, West Sumatra.

"This activity needs to be fully supported because it can promote tourism especially in Sungai Geringging and Padang Pariaman in general," Deputy Regent of Padang Pariaman, Suhatri Bur stated here while opening Suger Fest 2018 on Wednesday.

Therefore, he asked HPPSG to be able to organize such activities annually in order to increase tourist visits to the area.

He said that with the increase of tourist visits, it will have an impact on the increase in local revenue and local community economy.

Moreover, the event is held on Eid so that the immigrants and local residents can follow it together.

He hoped the youths in other sub-districts in the area, especially those with tourist objects, carry out similar activities to promote tourism to the community.

Meanwhile, HPPSG Chairman Rudy Koto said Suger Fest 2018 contains a number of activities held on June 20 to 30.

He mentioned a number of activities organized in Suger Fest such as Family Fun Run, Regent Cup Football, cultural art performance, trail adventure and entertainment from the meaning of capital. (cha)