Chilean Envoy Visits Hoga Island

Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Oct 22 (Antara) - Chilean Ambassador to Indonesia, Aloysius Lele Madja, who is on a working visit to Wakatobi district in Southeast Sulawesi, made a trip to Hoga Island on Tuesday, an official said. "After arriving at the Hoga Island, the Chilean envoy was greeted by the heads of the Keludapa and the Kelupa Selatan villages," Wangiwangi District Head Hugua told Antara over cellphone on Tuesday. The ambassador was welcomed with a dance called Lariangi, which was performed by girls, he stated. The Lariangi is a traditional dance of Wakatobi and is usually performed for important guests visiting the district, Hugua added. The Chilean envoy wanted to see the island personally as his government is likely to build a resort or a star-rated hotel there, he explained. "The Chilean government wants to mobilize investors from the country to invest in Indonesia, particularly in Wakatobi, in the field of ecotourism, including resorts and hotels," Hugua added. With stunning views of coral reefs, teeming with a large variety of marine life, Hoga Island has a lot to offer scuba divers. The Hoga Island Diving Resort has become well-known among many adventurous travelers who are keen to enjoy untouched nature at its best with clean budget accommodation, good hospitality, good food, and tranquility. The Chilean envoy`s visit to Wakatobi follows an invitation to promote the tourism and culture of Wakatobi in Chile, Hugua noted.