Vietjet sends aid

ON the evening of 28 September, a 7.5 magnitude #earthquake hit off the coast of #Sulawesi, triggering dozens of aftershocks and a tsunami that devastated the coastal areas of Palu and Donggala. Authorities estimated at least 1,300 people were killed and the death toll is expected to rise. Around 16,700 people have been displaced and 2.4 million people are in need of humanitarian aid.

In response to the devastating events that hit Indonesia, Vietjet kicked into action to provide aid relief for the earthquake and tsunami affected victims. A special flight VJ2611 themed “Love connection” landed in Jakarta (Indonesia) on the 4th October carrying nearly 7 tons of relief aid which included canned foods, blankets and basic necessities.

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International Flower Festival : Indonesia

FROM August 7-12, the cool hilltown of Tomohon near Manado capital city of North Sulawesi will be covered in flowers with the staging of the annual Tomohon International Flower Festival 2017.

Highlight of the Festival is the Tournament of Flowers or also known as the Flower Parade that will take place along the major roads of Tomohon displaying resplendent decorated floats brought by the various districts of North Sulawesi, large corporations as well as other participating provinces from across #Indonesia, and from other countries. Last year participants included among others, China and Singapore.

For the 7th edition this year, the festival will take on the special theme of: “The 7 Wonders of Tomohon". These 7 Wonders will feature 7 natural wonders around Tomohon comprising 7 Mountains, 7 Lakes, and 7 Waterfalls.

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AccorHotels unveils Ibis Styles Makassar Sam Ratulangi

THE newest offering in Makassar, South Sulawesi is the recent opening of Ibis Styles Makassar Sam Ratulangi. Located in the heart of Makassar City, the hotel is only 20-minute drive to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport and 5-minute drive to the Central Business District and in close proximity to the city’s main tourist attractions.

The most alluring tourist destinations in Makassar rely on its beautiful coastal scenery. However there are many other places with both history and culture which are worth visiting. Here we have listed some popular tourist destinations in Makassar city.

Losari Beach
Rotterdam Fort
Taka Bonerate Marine Park
Tanjung Bira
Bantimurung National Park
Kodingareng Keke Island
Samalona Island
Tempe Lake
Malino highland
Trans Studio Makassar

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Journey to Sulawesi

JOURNEY into the heart of the Indonesian archipelago on Explore’s new 14 day Discover #Sulawesi trip. Known for its indigenous tribes and their fascinating traditions spend time in Rantepao to discover the eerie Tau Tau statues. 

Learn about their mystifying customs with the dead, spot hornbills on the remote tropical Togian islands and explore the megalithic stones of Lore Lindu National Park in the Besoa Valley, only recently made accessible by road. 

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