National Level Ranah Minang Geopark Jamboree 2023

National Level Ranah Minang Geopark Jamboree 2023

In order to support the accelerated development of the Geopark area in West Sumatra, the Provincial Tourism Office is holding a National Level Ranah Minang Geopark Jambore in Sawahlunto on 25 to 28 July 2023. Participants come from various Geoparks in Indonesia, especially regencies/cities throughout West Sumatra such as from the Ngarai Sinanok Maninjau Geopark, Silokek Geopark, Sawahlunto Geopark, Singkarak Geopark Candidate, Harau Geopark Candidate, South Solok Geopark Candidate, Talamau Geopark Candidate and several National Geoparks from outside West Sumatra Province such as Rinjani Geopark and Batur Geopark.

The activity began on Tuesday 25 July 2023, which is the day the Jambore participants arrive at the camp location. Participants register and receive facilities in the form of clothes and hats and are immediately directed to occupy the camp provided by the committee.

On Wednesday 26 July, the participants performed Subuh prayers in jamaah, after that the jambore participants did morning exercises together and continued with breakfast. At 10.00 WIB the participants took part in the Geo Tangkas Preliminary Round and left three groups for the Final Round. The Opening Ceremony which was attended by the Governor of West Sumatra was held starting at 14.00 accompanied by the Tari Galombang. The Ranah Minang Geopark Jambore Opening Ceremony was carried out with a ribbon cutting by the Mayor of Sawahlunto. And in the evening at 20.00 WIB, the participants held a Geo Dialogue.

The activities on July 27, 2023, are the Implementation of Geotracking and Geobimtek (Geo Technical Guidance). And the closing will be held on July 28, 2023. This event is planned to continue to be held as a permanent event every two years. And it is hoped that in 2025 the Ngarai Sianok Maninjau Geopark can host the 2025 Ranah Minang Camp Geopark Jambore.