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Metrotvnews.com, Bora: Government Sigi, Central Sulawesi, cancel Lake Lindu Festival scheduled for September 2012. The decision was taken after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake rocked the region some time ago. "The activities that we are forced to cancel due to the earthquake which occurred on August 18, 2012," said Vice Regent Sigi Livingstone Sango in Palu, Monday (24/9). According to him, the disaster also destroyed many homes and other facilities in the district Lindu, which became the location of the festival. Houses and other buildings had to be rebuilt with substantial funds. While the implementation of the Festival of Lake Lindu also need funds with no small amount. Sigi regency finally decided not to hold it up to the year 2013 activities. Sigi Pemkan prioritize repair people's homes, places of worship, schools and roads damaged by the earthquake. Shocks struck three districts namely Lindu, Gumbasa and Kulawi on August 18, 2012 Lake Festival