Ramelau Cultural Festival

Ramelau Cultural Festival is one of the most famous events and festivals in Timor-Leste. It is hosted in the Ainaro region and takes place late in the year, usually around October. Mount Ramelau, a symbol of Timorese pride and togetherness, is honored at the three-day social pride event. The Government is collaborating with the Presidency of the Republic in the Ramelau Culture Festival 2010, which will take place from the 27th to the 29th of October in Ramelau.

This Festival aims to promote the nation's way of life and tourism by bringing one example of each character that, as a whole, defines Timor-identity Leste's from each of the thirteen locations. To the people of Timor-Leste, Ramelau, as a mountain, is a symbol of pride and togetherness. "Mount Ramelau has been a passive observer of all that has transpired in the County and, as a result, is a crucial element of the Timorese National Insignia," the Nobel Peace Laureate added. President Ramos Horta expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the various services for their contributions to the celebration, and he praised Conoco Philips and Timor Telecom for their devotion to the event. There are representatives from each of East Timor's 13 districts. Every region wore its unique tais to represent their societies, and two tunes were performed to promote national unity and peace.