Bengkulu, June 25 -- Bengkulu Governor Helmi Hasan has emphasized that the 2026 Tabut Festival is not only a platform for preserving culture, but also a driver of local economy growth through the tourism sector and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

"Tabut is Bengkulu's pride. Through this festival, we preserve our ancestral cultural heritage while driving the tourism sector, MSMEs, and the people's economy. Bengkulu should continue to be recognized for its rich cultural heritage," Hasan said in Bengkulu on Thursday.

The Tabut Festival is one of the largest cultural events in Bengkulu Province and is included in the Ministry of Tourism's national Kharisma Event Nusantara (KEN) calendar.

Hasan said the festival plays an impor...