Bluebird - Mutiarabiru Mutiarabiru Magazine - November 2018 | Page 9

PLATARAN BROMO MARATHON 2018 Bromo, 5th September 2018 - Plataran Indonesia, in collaboration with Bromo Marathon, returns with another lively event this year. Officially opened in mid-April 2018, Plataran Bromo is the latest hotel from Plataran Group and has been confirmed by Pasuruan Regency Government as the official race venue for Bromo Marathon 2018. In preparation for this prestigious event, Plataran Bromo has put together a fresh entertainment program entitled ‘Bromo Xtravaganza.’ As an authentic Indonesian company that participates in safeguarding local wisdom and local culture, Plataran presents Bromo Xtravaganza in an initiative designed to increase awareness within the tourism sector towards Tosari and Pasuruan as a region located close to Bromo that is rich with creative potential. The program is designed to assist local communities in the Bromo region by developing the artistic potential of young people, along with many other young and creative students in East Java. The inaugural Bromo Xtravaganza 2018 will be an iconic annual event, and one which is expected to become synonymous with Pasuruan. Plataran Xtravaganza, which is also supported and sponsored by Toyota, the Djarum Foundation, Summarecon and Sinarmas will be held over two consecutive days at Plataran Bromo, Ngadiwono, Tosari and Pasuruan, on 22nd September from 14.00 - 21.00 and on 23rd September from 09.00 until 16.30. The event will feature live music from Andra and The BackBone and Sruti Respati, along with jeep community contests, band competitions, arts and cultural festivals, local cuisine, fireworks and fire-dance festivals. Bromo Marathon itself offers 3 (three) categories of competition, namely: 10K, 21K and 42K. In each race category, runners will pass by beautiful natural scenery, temples, and villages around Bromo. The Bromo Marathon program provides an opportunity for participants to get to know the culture and heritage of the Tengger people and the natural beauty of Bromo itself. For more information about Plataran Bromo, please visit the website: www.plataran.com