Wamena, Highland Papua (ANTARA) – Head of Jayawijaya District Atenius Murib expressed optimism that the 34th Baliem Valley Cultural Festival (FBLB) in Walesi Village will generate a significant multiplier effect on the local economy in Indonesia's Highland Papua.Running from August 7 to 8, the festival is expected to increase tourist arrivals in the region, driving demand for transportation, accommodation, culinary services, handicrafts, as well as micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) products.”The impact will be felt by many local business actors, from transportation providers and lodging managers to traders and MSMEs. The more tourists arrive, the greater the economic turnover created in Jayawijaya,” Murib said here on Thursday (August 6).He noted that this year's festival not only features traditional mock tribal warfare, indigenous dances, and the rich cultural heritage of the Baliem Valley tribes, but also introduces flagship local products, such as premium-quality Jayawijaya Arabica coffee.Showcasing these products at the festival is part of a broader effort to expand the market for local agricultural produce while strengthening the link between the tourism sector and the regional economy.”Jayawijaya Arabica coffee is one of our regional prides. Through this festival, we want to demonstrate that Highland Papua is not only culturally rich but also produces prime commodities capable of competing in national and international markets,” he emphasized.Murib also hopes the festival will bolster Highland Papua's image as a safe, authentic, and competitive cultural tourism destination.”We invite the entire community to ensure the success of the Baliem Valley Cultural Festival. Its success belongs not just to the government, but is a shared pride that brings economic benefits to the people of Jayawijaya,” he stated.Furthermore, Murib expressed his gratitude to Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono and Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa for traveling to the region to attend the festival's opening ceremony.”We appreciate the central government's trust in coming directly to witness the tourism and cultural potential of Jayawijaya. This visit motivates us to continue developing the tourism sector as a regional economic driver,” he concluded.