Tabut Festival boosts tourism and MSMEs in Bengkulu (opens original article in a new tab)

The 2026 Tabut Festival in Bengkulu promotes cultural heritage and boosts tourism and MSMEs, generating significant economic activity.

• Bengkulu Governor Helmi Hasan stated the 2026 Tabut Festival supports cultural preservation and economic growth through tourism and MSMEs.
• The festival is part of the Ministry of Tourism's KEN calendar and strengthens regional identity.
• Economic activity from the festival was estimated at over Rp20 billion, including trade, culinary, hotel, transportation, and MSME sectors.