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Indonesian Embassy in Rome holds street photography exhibition in Rome and Tasikmalaya

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The Indonesian  Embassy in Rome supports the 2nd Street Photography Exhibition entitled “ A Journey between Italy and Indonesia at Orsini Castle” Fiano Romano city, Italy. According to a written statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Rome received in Jakarta on Tuesday (7/5),  the exhibition features the work of 14 photographers from Tasikmalaya, West Java,  Indonesia  and Rome,  Italy  which combines the culture of the city of Tasikmalaya and Rome through photography.  The photo exhibition was organized by the Indonesian Embassy in Rome in collaboration with the Fiano Romano Mayor's Office and an Italian photographer, Stefano Romano.

The Indonesian Embassy in Rome conveyed,  Business Attorney ad Interim,  Lefianna H. Ferdinandus  welcomed the implementation of these activities as it would be used to promote Indonesia in Italy. He further said  the exhibition is a tangible manifestation of good cooperation between the people of Indonesia and Italy,  as well as a concrete result of diplomatic relations between the two countries which this year reached 75 years.

Mayor of Fiano Romano, David Santonastaso  expressed his appreciation and pride that the Italian and Indonesian photo exhibition could be held in the city of Fiano Romano. He also conveyed  photography will further strengthen relations between the two countries. The Indonesian Embassy in Rome stated 14 photographers from Indonesia and Italy produced 14 photographic works,  obtained from exploring the uniqueness of the cities of Rome and Tasikmalaya by taking a cultural, social  and tourism point of view.

Although Rome and Tasikmalaya have their own identity , character  and outlook on life,  there are cultural values and community habits that can be synergized through photography.  Collaboration between the Indonesian and Italian photography communities has started since 2021 and it was agreed to realize the concept of fusion of two cultures, namely Rome and Tasikmalaya through photography. The photo exhibition was attended by invited guests from the city government of Fiano Romano,  the Italian photographer community  and Friends of Indonesia in Italy.  The first photo exhibition was held on September 21, 2022 at the Tasikmalaya City Arts Building //

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