Rabu, 28 April 2010

KOMODO ISLAND

The rank slump of the Komodo Island, which has brought the island to the 17th position, was caused by domestic security factors, Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik says. “In order to keep the island in safe positions, domestic security must be maintained, that’s the key factor,” the Minister said during the closing of Sasando Festival in Kupang. However, he did not provide any details on the referred security factor. Komodo (varanus comodoensis), a group of rare animals living in the island located in the Far East of Flores, are among the candidates of Seven Wonders of the World. Out of 28 finalists, the animals’ rank has kept decreasing to number 17. Therefore, Wacik encourages the people of Indonesia to keep giving their support for the island. “We’ll keep supporting and asking the people to support Komodo to be included in the Seven Wonders of the World,” he said. He also said the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Tourism always reminded people to give their support for the island by casting their votes on www.new7wonder.com. Meanwhile, the Governor of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Frans Lebu Raya is holding a voting campaign for Komodo in West Manggarai regency. “We are able to confirm that 3000 people will be attending,” one of the campaign initiators and tourism observers Rofino Kant said. The campaign serves to raise the locals’ awareness in maintaining the National Komodo Park (TNK) and bringing the island’s position to more secure positions.

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