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- Komodo Festival in August aligns with the dry season, making it the optimal time for island hiking and outdoor activities in the region.
- Komodo Waterfront Festival celebrates local creativity, arts, and culinary traditions while supporting local UMKM (small and medium enterprises).
- Both festivals are community-centered events that blend tourism with efforts to preserve local culture and support sustainable economic development in Labuan Bajo.
Events
Komodo Festival
- Month
- August
- Description
- An annual festival that brings together culture, wildlife, and adventure centered around Komodo National Park. Features hiking excursions, wildlife encounters with Komodo dragons, and immersive engagement with local traditions.
- Season Notes
- Typically held in August during the dry season to optimize outdoor event execution and travel conditions.
Komodo Waterfront Festival
- Month
- November
- Scale
- Attracts thousands of visitors, with the 2025 finale drawing over 5,000 attendees to Marina Labuan Bajo.
- Duration Dates
- Mid-November (15–22 November in 2025)
- Description
- An annual cultural celebration held at Hotel Meruorah's waterfront area featuring cultural performances, local cuisine, workshops, art exhibitions, and UMKM bazaars. Includes activities such as Komodo Idol competition, Manggarai gastronomy workshops, bartender competitions using local sopi (rice spirit), and cooking competitions featuring local Mongaria ingredients.
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