FESTIVAL

MERAK, BANTEN, 24/11 - SUNDA STRAIT FESTIVAL. Marine soldiers who take part in the Sunda Strait swimming competition prepare for the competition at Kelapa Tujuh Beach in Suralaya, Merak, Banten, November 23, 2007. The Sunda Strait Festival consists two major competitions -- swimming and rowing -- across the Sunda Strait, with the distance of 38 km or about 19.2 Nautical miles. FOTO ANTARA/Fouri Gesang Sholeh/Koz/hp/ox/07.