TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Tsunami commemoration day on December 26 has reportedly drawn global attention. The Culture and Tourism Agency of Aceh and Banda have been busy preparing the tsunami disaster sites, in which travelers are about to visit.
Head of Banda Aceh Tourism Agency, Teuku Samsuar, said that they have prepared several sites, including the disaster mass graveyard. "We prepare the sites to welcome the commemoration, ten years after the disaster hit Aceh," he told Tempo.
He added that travel agency and hotels have reported an increase on the number of foreign tourist visits on December 2014. Thousands of foreign tourists are expected to flock Aceh for the commemoration.
In addition, Aceh and Banda Aceh Administration have also prepared a number of events on December 26. The regions will host culture fest, photo exhibition, and various competitions.
ADI WARSIDI