Leawana (Lembaga Adat Wanu Atalo'a) founded by the King of Petuanan Kataloka will once again hold the KATALOKA FESTIVAL. Petuanan Kataloka has customary authority over Nukus Island, Grogos, Koon and parts of Gorom Island in East Seram Regency, Maluku.

is a community celebration in Petuanan Negeri Kataloka, East Seram Regency, Maluku, led by the King of Kataloka. This year, KATALOKA FESTIVAL which has entered its 3rd year of performance will take the theme "Enchantment of East Seram Cultural Tourism" which is held spread across several wanu (villages).

Not only performing various dances, KATALOKA FESTIVAL also features exhibitions of traditional clothes, objects of historical value in the kingdom, as well as cultural discussions about the cultural history of each village included in Petuanan Kataloka.

KATALOKA FESTIVAL will be held on December 2-5, 2017.

Agenda of 2017 KATALOKA FESTIVAL:

• Belang (Traditional Boat Parade)

Belang is a traditional boat from Maluku, which is usually decorated with colorful flags and attributes. This boat parade is done to welcome guests attending the KATALOKA FESTIVAL.

• Setting of Ngam

Ngam or in Maluku better known as Sasi is a natural resource protection scheme based on local wisdom. In this KATALOKA FESTIVAL, Raja Kataloka will re-establish Ngam in the Koon Island Waters which is one of the largest snapper spawning locations in Eastern Indonesia to preserve fish resources in Petuanan Kataloka.

• Cultural and Environmental Exhibition

The Culture and Environment Exhibition will feature antique objects from the Kataloka State collection, photos of underwater wealth and conservation trips in Kataloka, ancient photos of Kataloka, production and culinary specialties from Kataloka State and surrounding areas, development exhibitions from agencies in SBT.

• Local Arts and Cultural Parade

The art night will feature various dances and other arts from the lands of Goran Riun and Esi Riun, as well as awarding artists who have been Kataloka art ambassadors representing Maluku and featuring entertainment from local artists.

The cultural parade will be held on land and sea with the route when King Jou Bessy and Sultan Nuku fought against the Dutch in Kataloka Country. A total of approximately 1,000 people will be involved in the cultural parade. All participants of the cultural parade wear Goran Riun traditional clothes.

• Cultural Discussion

The theme of the cultural discussion was "The Role of Adat in the Era of Globalization". Keynote speech: Mr. Hilmar Farid (Director General of Culture RI)*

Gorom, Adat istiadat, cross history and Petuanan:

• Prof. Dr. Mus Huliselan
• Prof. Dr. Tony Pariela
• Raja Kataloka
• WWF-Indonesia

*still awaiting confirmation

• Traditional dance

The traditional dances at KATALOKA FESTIVAL are Bongkorey Dance, War Dance, Sawat Dance, Silat Jala Dance, and also a colossal dance that will be performed at the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony begins with the procession of raising the banner of the greatness of the Kataloka kingdom and is planned to be opened by Mr. Director General of Culture of the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia.

• A variety of competitions

There are several competitions that will be held at KATALOKA FESTIVAL, namely :

• Sawat dance
• Singing Gorom song
• Drawing and coloring with the theme "My Sea"
• Mothers singing gorom song
• Choosing Ilar Ilwouw (son and daughter) Kataloka

• Hanga Riribun

Hanga Riribun is a meal shared by the entire community, the King, and all the guests present at the Kataloka Festival. The food served at this Hanga Riribun is traditional food that has been around for a long time.

Organizers
Leawana (Lembaga Adat Wanu Ata Lo'a) Negeri Kataloka together with Bappeda of East Seram Regency, Gorom Island District, and WWF-Indonesia

Further information about KATALOKA FESTIVAL can contact:

• Email:FestivalKataloka@gmail.com
• Facebook: Bansina- Kataloka Tourism Community (@bansinakataloka)