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Director general of information and public diplomacy, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Teuku Faizasyah delivered his closing remarks on 2021 Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholars (IACS) arts and culture scholarship program in Padang, Saturday (20/11/21) - Kemlu

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs again held the 2021 Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholars (IACS) arts and culture scholarship program which was held virtually for the first time. The Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship Program (IACS), which starts from September 24 to November 14, 2021, involves 46 participants from 21 countries in the Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa Region and collaborates with 6 art studios in 6 provinces in Indonesia. On his closing remarks in Padang, West Sumatra, Saturday (20/11/21), the Director general of information and public diplomacy, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Teuku Faizasyah congratulated the participants and hoped that they would introduce Indonesian culture in their respective countries. respectively.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I need to reiterate that the virtual Indonesian arts and culture scholarsip program of the Indonesian of foreign ministry continue to reflects new vision. The program aims to the participants to get new set of skills, new friends from all over the world and a new home in Indonesia. So I would like to say keep Indonesia near to your heart and sent your starts where ever you are. In this chance I like to congratulate you all for completing 2021 Indonesian arts and culture scholarsip" He said. 

Teuku Faizasyah added that this program is also a form of appreciation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which aims to maintain the presence of art workers who are greatly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. By utilizing technology, during this pandemic, Indonesia can also continue to promote one of the national soft power assets, namely Indonesian arts and culture//VOI-NK