Located in Payungi, Yosomulyo, Central Metro, Metro City, is the second day of the Regional Events of the Directorate of Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy to hold the BISA Fest, the event of the traditional art of Bumi Sai Wawai, Wednesday (28/9/2022). Representative of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Rosalin Febrina, during the visit said that organizing this event was an effective promotional tool to promote a destination in the context of regional economic recovery. The event with the theme of the “Enchantment of Lampung Culture” is expected to be sustainable. “Even though Metro City does not have natural destinations, it has good human resources and it is an advantage in encouraging the development of tourism destinations, which will grow faster,” she said. The event featured music from the Sanggar Aksara Lampung. Also, there was a handover of souvenirs to Member of Commission X House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia Area of Choice 1 Lampung M. Khadafi who was represented by Munir, Head of the Metro City Youth and Sports Office3, and Darma Setiawan, as well as the awarding of awards to four artists.
Head of Family Welfare and Empowerment Mobilization Team (TP-PKK) Metro City, Silfia Naharani in her speech, expressed her gratitude for the event that was held. She hopes that Metro City can increase its human resources again, especially during the pandemic. Where the Minimum Service Standard (SPM) of Metro City is also the highest in addition to Bandar Lampung. “From this achievement, it is not only the success of the government but also the people of Metro City who play a role. We also don’t want Metro City to compete for not only within the province but also nationally,” said Silfia. She also mentioned the vision of Metro City as an educational city, which is a long-term vision of the city. This can be realized with a reading culture so it leads to a literacy city, which supports the realization of an educational city. The Head of the Metro City Youth and Sports Office, who was represented by the Head of the Tourism Sector, explained that Metro City is a multicultural city. He added that various parties are important to help develop tourism in Metro City since Metro City does not have natural tourism. He hopes that this artistic event will be sustainable.
