Pinang, BN: Located at the International pier Sri Bintan Pura Harbor Tanjungpinang, Vice Mayor Tanjungpinang, Drs. H. Edwrd Mushalli, Friday / January 1, 2010 to welcome the arrival of the first foreign tourists who come in Tanjungpinang.The event was organized by Pemko Tanjungpinang, through the Department of Culture and Tourism, the city government is an appreciation of the Tourism industry in Tanjungpinang. In the event ersebut, visible present, Kapolresta Tanjungpinang, Muspida Tanjungpinang, Chairman of LAM Tanjungpinang, as well as officials Pemko Tanjungpinang.
By using the ferry from Singapore - Tanjungpinang, the Falcon 3, promptly at 9:45 pm, tourists mingle with other passengers arriving at Sri Bintan Pura Harbor. Tourists who had the honor as the first tourist was Fiona and Feng Run Te, both Chinese nationals.
With the accompaniment of kompang and was greeted with a martial art that combined with Malay custom of welcome, Vice Mayor Feng draping interest to Run Te and provide flower bouquet to Fiona. Furthermore, both the tourist, to the VIP room to talk with the Deputy Mayor and other Muspida.
In talks with both, it is known that tourists from China that came with his family group, amounting to 6 people. Fiona, who looks fluent in English explaining that free trip is their first kunjungaan to Tanjungpinang, and they hope to have an enjoyable travel experience in Tanjungpinang.
According to the Head of Public Relations Pemko Tanjungpinang, both convey a sense of joy and surprise of welcoming them into Tanjungpinang, and do not think that they were tourists who were present in Tanjungpinang premiere in 2010. Especially when given the explanation that the multi-ethnic diversity in Tanjungpinang following with its cultural diversity, making them even more interested to make their first trip tour in Tanjungpinang.
Vice Mayor Tanjungpinang, who met explained that this program as an appreciation for the progress of the world Pemko Tanjungpinang Tanjungpinang tourism, as one sector that can drive the economy in Tanjungpinang.
Edward Mushalli hope, tourists who come in Tanjungpinang to obtain a pleasant travel experience. "Tanjungpinang is one of the main entrance of tourists in Indonesia, and it is an opportunity for us to promote tourism industry in Tanjungpinang, once expected to become one of the main economic driver in Tanjungpinang" explains Deputy Mayor. (Aiq)
