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Mosaic of the Archipelago presents information: first, Bandung offers thematic tourism destination.The second information is that tens of tourists flocked Gunung Kidul regency. The third information is that diaspora of Banyuwangi throughout the world get together.

Bandung city still becomes one of tourism destinations, especially for community from Jakarta and surrounding areaS. Moreover, there are many cheap destinations with their own themes. Culture and Tourism Office of Bandung city, West Java recommended some thematic tourism objects which should be visited on Lebaran 1439 Hijriah holiday. Head of the office Kenny Dewi Kaniasari said on Sunday (18/6) there are interesting destinations, firstly such as historical tourism objects like museum of Asia Africa Conference, Gedung Sate, Geology Museum, Sri Baduga Museum, the Dutch and Japanese caves. Secondly, there is fashion. According to Dewi, besides offering fashion products which centers on Jalan Sultan Agung-Riau, Bandung city also offers experience to see directly cloth making process.  Thirdly, there is cultural tourism object. Cultural tourism object is still dominated by Saung Udjo. In the era of Ridwan Kamil’s leadership, various parks which have different concept were built in a bid to accommodate public activities. There are 15 parks which become favorite places of  Bandung people. Meanwhile, for holiday with natural nuance, Kenny Dewi suggested the visitors to visit other regions surrounding Bandung city.

Tens of tourists flocked a number of tourism objects in Gunung Kidul regency, Yogyakarta on Lebaran 2018 holiday, from Saturday (16/6) until Sunday (17/6). Secretary of Tourism Office, Gunung Kidul, Harry Sukmono said on Sunday that total of visitors will continue to increase because there are still many travelers who are at hometown. Harry believed that the momentum of long Lebaran holiday will increase local revenue.

Homecoming momentum during Idul Fitri  was utilized by thousands of nomads from Banyuwangi throughout Indonesia and the world to get togather in the event of “Diaspora Banyuwangi” on Sunday (17/6). The event was also attended by Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya who never misses the event since 2013. He said that the event is a great re-union to boost the spirit for Banyuwangi. Because the annual diaspora gathering is a good way to strengthen relations in a bid to promote the region. Minister Arief Yahya before thousands of Banyuwangi Diaspora said that it was a moment to increase closeness, and to give contribution in promoting Banyuwangi. Meanwhile, Banyuwangi Regent, Abdullah Azwar Anas stated that Diaspora is designed to strengthen love to Banyuwangi. The moment was also to build solidarity, to build region and to exchange information.