Jakarta, Aug. 20 -- Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana are reported to attend the 2025 Pacu Jalur Festival in Riau Province, which will take place from August 20 to 24, 2025.

"I invite everyone to come and witness this cultural event of the Kuantan Singingi community, which has existed for over 120 years. This festival can also stimulate tourism and the local economy," Wardhana remarked in a statement on Wednesday.

The minister is scheduled to attend in person and participate in the opening ceremony, while Vice President Gibran will be present to lead the send-off ceremony for the 2025 Pacu Jalur participants.

Pacu Jalur is included in the list of 110 flagship events organized by the Min...