Alio Beach Cafe & Bar is set to bring a vibrant culinary scene to the shores of Batam with its inaugural Summer Festival Celebrate Creativity 2024. Running from Wednesday to Sunday (June 5-9, 2024), this event marks a significant addition to the city’s cultural offerings, blending food, music, and entertainment.
Located at Alio Beach Club in Bengkong, the festival is a celebration of creativity, featuring an array of cuisines from local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The event opens daily from 3:00 PM to midnight, offering visitors a unique dining experience against the backdrop of Batam’s scenic coastline.
The Alio Summer Festival showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary dishes, inviting food enthusiasts to explore local flavors and innovative culinary concepts in a festive atmosphere.
Aside from culinary delights, the festival is packed with entertainment, including live music performances, competitions, DJ sets, and nightly fireworks, making it a go-to destination for both locals and tourists in Batam.
The Head of Batam’s Culture and Tourism Office, Ardiwinata, officially opened the event, expressing pride in this new venture that combines natural beauty and cultural richness with local enterprise.
Operational Manager of Alio Beach Cafe & Bar, Hery Warsito, emphasized that the festival is not just an event, but a catalyst for economic growth in Batam, particularly in the tourism sector. The festival is planned to be a regular quarterly event, fostering ongoing economic development.
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The festival also serves as a platform for local entrepreneurs to innovate and professionalize their businesses, with support from the city’s Culture and Tourism Office and local banks.
The Alio Summer Festival offers a taste of Batam’s rich culinary diversity and vibrant local culture, providing an enticing reason for international visitors to explore the island’s scenic offerings and robust community events.
Batam’s Alio Beach Club launches its first Summer Festival, a beachside culinary bazaar that combines local flavors with lively entertainment, promising to be a key attraction for both residents and tourists.
Source: Koran Batam (2024)
