INFOKU, BLORA -Susanto,
Chairperson of the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) of Balong
Village, Jepon District, Blora Regency, Central Java, said that entering
into the adaptation of new habits appealed to Blora ceramics visitors
(educational tourism destinations) to comply with the health protocol.
"We urge all visitors to comply with health protocols," he said in Blora yesterday.
He
said since getting a simulation from the Youth Culture and Tourism
Office (Dinporabudpar) Blora Regency slowly began to clean up and reopen
the Blora ceramic craft for educational tours made from clay.
"We are slowly reopening, because I'm sure many have missed learning to make handicrafts from clay," he explained.
That,
he said, was proven by the presence of a number of students who came
and wanted to see up close how to make pottery and ceramic crafts from
clay.
"During
this time many children and adolescents want to learn, but because in
the Covid-19 pandemic situation, it must follow the government's
recommendations," he said.
But
now, he continued, has begun to receive visitors, but it is limited and
compliant with health protocols such as washing hands with soap with
running water in the space provided, measuring body temperature, wearing
masks and keeping a distance.
"In addition, we do spraying disinfectants in the practice of making crafts," he explained.
Meanwhile,
Arsyad, one of the students who visited the ceramic gallery said he was
happy and enthusiastic about learning to make clay handicrafts.
"Happy, well received and taught to make crafts until they can. So I want to try again, "he said.
A similar sentiment was delivered by Fatiya, a high school student in Blora. According to him, it was the first time he came to Blora ceramics in Balong village.
"This is my first time in Blora ceramics. It turns out that they are well guided and taught. Very happy, "he said.
As
is known, the Blora Regency Dinporabudpar said that Balong educational
tourism has the potential to become a tourism pilot project that is
opened in the new life structure (new normal) because it offers a
package.
The region is considered to have a large and unique tourism potential in the form of pottery and ceramics.
Educational
tourism in the village of Balong received real support from Blora
Regency Government and Exxon Mobil Cepu Limited (EMCL) so as to be able
to lift the economy of local residents. (Endah / KOM)
