It's an honor to be here." The festival also benefits local tourism and people come from across the country.

VOA: standard.2010.08.02

"It sends a very strong message to the local population that if you have dangerous guests, be prepared for very bad consequences,"

VOA: standard.2009.03.19

"I think a solution to end this piracy, or to reduce it significantly, is possible and it should be done with cooperation of the local community, while at the same time addressing the root causes of the problem,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.30