Lake Toba Festival, 13 - 16 June 2008

Lake Toba (In Indonesian: Danau Toba) is a lake, 100 km long and 30 km wide, and 505 m. (1,666 ft.) at its deepest point, in the middle of the northern part of the Indonesian island of Sumatra with a surface elevation of about 900 m (3,000 feet). It is the largest volcanic lake in the world.

At the same time, it is also an important tourism icon of Indonesia especially in the Province of North Sumatera. It is considered to be an important place for the native Batak people in North Sumatera.

The name suggest clearly that the festival will be centered in the area of the Lake Toba. The Festival comprises of several activities:

1. Lake Toba Cultural Parade, June 13, 2008 starting from Prapat Harbour to Prapat Open Stage
2. Cultural Performance, performance of traditional cultures of native cultures of Lake Toba, every afternoon at the Open Stage, Prapat
3. Lake Toba Stage: performance of contemporary/pop culture, every evening in several location around the lake.
4. Toba Culinary Festival
5. Lake Toba Art Exhibition, Parapat Exhibition Hall
6. Miss Toba Contest, at the Parapat Hotel

Besides the cultural events, sport and other events will also take place. Sport events include: International bicycles race, Lake Toba Marathon, chess competition, Toba Row 2008, Lake Toba Swimming Race.