Festival Budaya Ayiak Manna

Festival Budaya Ayiak Manna is an extraordinary event to celebrate the natural beauty, traditions, and unique arts of the people of South Bengkulu. Pesona Bengkulu Selatan will feature a series of exciting events, including traditional art performances, cultural exhibitions, a carnival, culinary competitions, and various participatory activities involving the local community. In this festival, visitors will be able to enjoy the stunning natural beauty, explore the region’s rich culture, and experience the hospitality of the people of South Bengkulu. The theme for this year's event is: "Ayiak Manna, Pesona Budaya di Bumi Sekundang" (Ayiak Manna, the Charm of Culture in the Land of Sekundang).

The concept of the event includes activities such as Kolintang & Rebab music performances, a colossal event, cooking 1,100 sticks of Lemang and 550 Ghuasan in mass, Andun Dance, traditional culinary displays, a UMKM exhibition, Sekundang Batik Parade, and Traditional Music Festival. These activities will feature performers from the villages across the districts in South Bengkulu.