The 2025 Pacu Jalur Festival Will Boost Indonesian Tourism

The 2025 Pacu Jalur Traditional Festival was not only a success in Teluk Kuantan, Riau, but also successfully elevated the image of Indonesian tourism. One of Karisma Event Nusantara's flagship events, it also brought Indonesia to the world stage through the promotion of traditional culture and sports.

Held from August 20-24, 2025, the festival had a broad impact on the regional economy, culture, and tourism. The Deputy for Event Organizer Development at the Ministry of Tourism, Vinsensius Jemadu, expressed his appreciation for the success of Pacu Jalur 2025.

"Pacu Jalur is not just a traditional sport. It is a cultural tourism magnet with a significant impact on the regional economy," said Vinsen in his statement.

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The festival's success is expected to inspire and inspire other cultural events across Indonesia. "Through Karisma Event Nusantara, we are pushing regional events to the next level and providing memorable experiences for tourists," he said.

Kuantan Singingi Regent Suhardiman Amby stated that over the five days of the event, around 2 million people flocked to Kuantan Singingi. The economic impact, according to Regent Suhardiman, directly benefits small traders, MSMEs, and the community.

"If one person spends Rp 50,000, the turnover can reach Rp 100 billion. This Pacu Jalur is a concrete example that culture can be a driving force for the local economy," explained Regent Suhardiman.

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The success of Pacu Jalur 2025 is inextricably linked to the support of the Ministry of Tourism through the Karisma Event Nusantara (KEN) program. This program serves as a national strategy to improve the quality of regional events through extensive promotion and mentoring of organizers.

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