Dragon Boat Race

February 10th , 2010 → 10:29 pm @ ibtisam

Boat race competition in Padang City has been started since the Dutch colonial government occupied Indonesia. At the time, it was called Selaju sampan (literally means paddling boat). The boats are decorated with colourful ornaments so the paddling boats in the competition will be more attractive. In 1995, Chinese people brought Dragon Boat race Competition [...]

Category : Tourism Events

West Sumatera Tourism Events Calendar

January 21st , 2010 → 3:57 am @ ibtisam

This is some of West Sumatera Tourism Events calendar: No Event Schedule Place Description 1. Dances performed every Sunday and on public holidays Bukittinggi museum’s open stage   2. The famous bullfights every Tuesday at 05.00 p.m Padang Lawas (6 Km south of Bukittinggi) the antics of local owners and bettors are as much fun [...]

Category : Tourism Events