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The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Istanbul, Turkey held an Indonesian Day event and presented various products of Indonesian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are sold in Istanbul, especially culinary products. According to a press release from the Indonesian Consulate General in Istanbul on Saturday (11/9), the Indonesian Day event which was held in Dikilitas, Besiktas more recently, included various activities, such as a culinary bazaar, cultural performances, and consular and Diaspora Talks. Around 500 visitors, consisting of local residents and Indonesian citizens who attended the event. They were served with various culinary treats from Indonesia made by the Indonesian diasporas.

Indonesian citizens who own culinary SMEs in Istanbul also participated in the 'Diaspora Talks' event, which discussed tips for successful business startups in Istanbul along with import-export entrepreneurs. In addition to highlighting Indonesian culinary specialties and presenting business people from Indonesia, the event also featured Indonesian cultural performances, including Pencak Silat, Cendrawasih Dance from Bali, and Betawi Dance by Indonesian Arts and Culture Gita. Meanwhile, the consular talk activity presented an expansion of services to foreigners and Indonesians.

On this occasion, the participants shared a direct dialogue with the Consular Functions of the Indonesian Consulate General in Istanbul regarding issues related to marriage, residence permits, and work permits. Many of the foreign visitors raised questions about immigration because they are interested to visit Indonesia immediately for tourism and other business matters.