CIGOMBONG – Communities surrounding Lido Lake are organizing Festival Rakyat Danau Lido 2026 as a platform to strengthen environmental awareness while promoting local cultural, fisheries, tourism, and economic potential. The festival's main event will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Soekarno Park, within the MNC Lido City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Watesjaya Village, Cigombong District, Bogor Regency.
Initiated by the local community, the festival carries the theme “Bageur ka Danau, Bageur ka Urip,” a message rooted in Sundanese local wisdom that emphasizes the importance of caring for and taking responsibility for the environment and the lives of those around us.
The festival involves local communities and is supported through a collaborative effort with the Cigombong District Government, Watesjaya Village Government, Bhumi Pasa Hijau, Danone Indonesia, and MNC Lido City SEZ. As part of this collaboration, MNC Lido City SEZ is supporting the initiative by facilitating the use of Soekarno Park as the main event venue. This support forms part of a joint effort to provide a platform for the community to develop Lido Lake's potential through various environmental, cultural, tourism, and local economic activities.
The festival is more than just a celebration; it also serves as a collaborative platform bringing together local communities, younger generations, community organizations, MSME (micro, small, and medium enterprise) entrepreneurs, fish farmers, government institutions, and the business sector. Various activities have been designed to connect environmental awareness with the potential of the communities surrounding the lake.
During the main event, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including the Raft Parade, showcasing community creations with local cultural influences; traditional arts and cultural performances; Pasar Bageur; and a bazaar featuring tilapia farmed by local communities around Lido Lake. Other attractions include the Kids Eco-Corner, an environmental education space for children; the Lido History Corner; talk shows on lake management and collaborative governance; and the presentation of innovative tilapia-based food products.
The festival's program also features several pre-event activities, including the Lido Lake Clean-Up Action, Lido Environmental School, Lido Fish Cage Creativity, Tilapia Product Innovation Competition, and Ngider Lido Sapuluh Rebu, a community tourism activity. All these initiatives are designed to encourage direct community participation in preserving and developing Lido Lake's potential.
For the surrounding communities, Lido Lake is more than just a body of water. It is an integral part of their livelihoods, closely connected to the area's history, culture, fisheries, economy, tourism, and social life. Therefore, preserving the lake and developing its potential require shared awareness and cooperation among various stakeholders.
Through Festival Rakyat Danau Lido 2026, the community hopes the event will mark the beginning of sustainable collaboration. Beyond raising awareness of lake conservation, the initiative also aims to strengthen local community potential and create economic opportunities that can continue to grow.
Carrying the spirit of “Bageur ka Danau, Bageur ka Urip,” the festival invites everyone to come together, show care, and take collective action to preserve Lido Lake as an essential part of life for both present and future generations.
