Very recently we finished building a simple restaurant space at out Masarang office compound in Tomohon. It is right next to our amphitheatre. Billy Motolu was made manager of the project and in a short time, with our own timber, palm fibres, bamboo and palm leaves he constructed a beautiful facility. He also made most of the furniture himself from trees that Masarang had planted and that needed to be thinned out. 
In addition, he started a coffee shop in the amphitheatre, and we reached an agreement with the city government of Tomohon to develop our site as a tourism site. After all there is the amphitheatre with spectacular views over the valley of Kayawu and the sugar palm forests above it that protect the water supply of the rice fields. Also, there are many so-called “warugas”, very old stone graves on the site that are being protected. A few weeks ago, the mayor of Tomohon, Drs Jemmy Eman, seen in the picture here, came to open our new restaurant.
Since that event many people became interested in visiting Masarang, which gives us the great opportunity to explain about Masarang’s work and to educate people about what we all can do for our planet. Beneath are some pictures that show the latest developments that will contribute to both the name recognition and income for more of Masarang’s good work.
One of three daily buses of Chinese tourists that are now visiting our amphitheatre
The visitors love taking pictures at our location
At the restaurant the visitors eat traditional food the traditional way, on banana leaves. Some of the food was cooked in bamboo. They really love the traditional experience
Our amphitheatre is now also more often booked for special events like weddings, meetings and conferences. Again, this helps Masarang in various ways, including of course, in the funding we need
The view of the beautifully lit entrance to the amphitheatre
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