Tidore Festival

Festival Tidore

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MusicTidore Islands
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe precise twelve-boat Lufu Kie ceremonial
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: IDR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Tidore Festival in Tidore Islands

An April festival in Tidore City commemorating the city's founding anniversary through the Juanga Parade, a twelve-boat Lufu Kie ceremonial escort formation, sacred dorora ritual prayers, and the participation of the Sultan of Tidore, distinct from Ternate's separate Kora-Kora Festival, with an official anniversary ceremony marking Tidore's own founding each year in April.

Twelve traditional Juanga and kora-kora vessels escort the Sultan's own Kagunga boat in a precise ceremonial formation called Lufu Kie during this April festival's signature Juanga Parade, distinguishing Tidore's maritime celebration clearly from the separate Kora-Kora Festival held in neighboring Ternate.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The precise twelve-boat Lufu Kie ceremonial escort formation, escorting the Sultan's own Kagunga vessel, is a specifically documented ritual structure inherited from the Tidore Sultanate's naval traditions, distinguishing this festival clearly from Ternate's separately organized Kora-Kora Festival

02

The mystery stays covered

Direct participation by the living Sultan of Tidore gives the event genuine royal ceremonial weight rather than staged historical reenactment

03

The city starts moving

Cross-participation with the neighboring Kora-Kora Festival in Ternate occurs occasionally, though the two events remain organizationally and ceremonially distinct

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

the twelve-boat ceremonial escort formation for the Sultan's Kagunga vessel

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and dorora ritual prayers form the festival's core ceremonial elements

The sacred route

Living ritual

tied to the historical Tidore Sultanate's naval and royal traditions

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Use Tidore Islands transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Respectful, modest clothing appropriate for ceremonies involving royal and religious participation.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Tidore Islands, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

IDR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map0.68 N, 127.40 EOpen in Google Maps

Tidore Islands, North Maluku, Indonesia

Nearest airportTTE — Sultan Babullah
TransportUse Tidore Islands transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Tidore Islands, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Tidore Festival?

Tidore Festival is listed for Past edition: 9–12 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Tidore Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Tidore Islands, Indonesia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tidore Islands, North Maluku, Indonesia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
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