Combining rafting, canoeing, and traditional boat races, this is a one of a kind event initiated by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy to introduce the splendors of South Sumatra in terms of special interests activities. Set along the wide Musi River that flows along the city of Palembang, the event will feature almost 500Km of adrenalin rushing races as well as relaxing joyrides.
As a professional competition, the event
also involves the Executive Board of Indonesia's Rowing Association
(PB.PODSI) who manages the competition which is also aimed at improving
the quality of rowing athletes.
The Musi River has its source deep in
the Bukit Barisan mountains, tumbling down to reach the plains, where,
fed by the converging Ogam and Komering rivers, it then widens into a
large river as it reaches Palembang. Its many tributaries and streams
that cut through Palembang, have caused this town to be also known as
"The Venice of the East".
The best scenery of the river can be
found at the city's iconic landmark, the Ampera Bridge which connects
both side of the river. North of the Ampera bridge is the Mesjid Agung
or the Royal Mosque, built in 1740 by Sultan Badaruddin I, and recently
restored to its former glory. This area was once the capital of a Malay
Islamic kingdom which came to an end in 1825, when the last Sultan,
Ahmad Najamuddin, surrendered to the Dutch and was exiled to Banda
Neira.
More information available at the event official website: www.musi-triboatton.com
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