Indonesia: Revamped heritage tourism area Bandar Grissee impresses Tourism Minister

Friday, December 23, 2022

The inauguration of the revamped heritage tourism area Bandar Grissee in Gresik, East Java, took place recently. The ceremony was attended by Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno who seemed very impressed with the revitalization of the area which has been accomplished without removing historical traces.

As per an official statement, the Minister was quoted as saying during the inauguration, “We are very impressed by the launch of the heritage tourism of the old city of Bandar Grissee. I have seen it, and it is very beautiful.”

“This historical tour is very interesting. It is an attraction that is in great demand. There is also religious tourism here that inspires (people with) noble values, and this area can be used as a heritage city,” he noted.

The minister also lauded the Bandar Grissee Old Town Festival, a part of events for the inauguration of the Bandar Grissee Heritage Tourism Area. The festival exhibited various Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the culinary and craft sector as well as musical performances from local Gresik musicians.

“I ask the Head of District and Head of Office to promote the Bandar Grissee Old Town Festival to become a national event by registering it in KEN (Kharisma Event Nusantara), so that it can attract more tourists visiting Gresik District. Thus, our economic revival can be created in Gresik District,” he remarked.
The Banda Grissee Heritage Tourism Area has four different villages, and each has its own characteristics. The four villages are colonial villages, native villages, Chinatown village, and Arab village.

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