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I read on this site that after successful Sail Bunaken 2009 event in Manado North Sulawesi, Indonesia government through its Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry shall organized another big tourism event related with sea in 2010. This event, which is called as Sail Banda 2010 shall be held in Banda, Central Maluku Indonesia.

According to Alex Retraubun, director general of coastal area and small island affairs at the maritime and fisheries ministry, said that “The Banda Islands are known worldwide for their historical significance and undersea natural beauty, and therefore Maluku will host Sail Banda 2010“.

For your information, in the 15th century Banda islands is known as the original and only source of the once precious spices, nutmeg and mace, trade commodities that had a significant impact on world developments. Early European who come to this area described the tropical Banda Islands as a jewel-like cluster surrounded by crystal waters and brilliant coral reefs, and the most beautiful cluster of islands in Maluku.

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