Soon Manado will have an international event what we call WOC (World Ocean Conference).  It’s a high level global meeting of head of the countryies that have coastal and marine areas.

The World Ocean Conference (WOC) 2009 is forum for the world community to discuss current issues in the marine field which are related to climate change, and how the world can wisely utilize the ocean to weather crisis. Furthermore, WOC 2009 is expected to create a more aligned global vision and commitments from participating governments and institutions to work together to improve marine resource management.

Manado people hope that this event can make Manado is more popular in worldwide and more more visitors will come and visit our region Manado, North Sulawesi. Bastianos also will be fully support this event.