# Golo Koe Festival in Labuan Bajo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/golo-koe-festival-in-labuan-bajo
> Updated: 2026-08-19T01:15:39.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, the Golo Koe Festival opened in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara. The event, which runs until August 15, is a national flagship event aimed at promoting sustainable tourism by integrating the traditions and culture of the Manggarai people into the visitor experience.

Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated that tourism development in the region must ensure local communities remain the primary actors in presenting their cultural identity. The festival follows a successful 2025 event that generated approximately Rp2.82 billion in economic turnover.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Buleleng Festival 2026 opens with large-scale dance collaboration

The Buleleng Festival 2026 opened in Singaraja, Bali, featuring 150 dancers and honoring local dance maestros to promote cultural identity and the regional creative economy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buleleng-festival-2026-opens-with-large-scale-dance-collaboration

### 2026-08-10: Festival Golo Koe 2026 opens in Labuan Bajo to promote sustainable tourism

Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana opened the 2026 Golo Koe Festival in Labuan Bajo, highlighting its role in sustainable tourism and local economic growth through Manggarai cultural traditions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/festival-golo-koe-2026-opens-in-labuan-bajo-to-promote-sustainable-tourism

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