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Primaduta Award for Lebanese Businessman (0)
The Indonesian Embassy in Beirut has acknowledged its continued support for trade cooperation improvement between Indonesia and Lebanon. Indonesian Ambassador to Lebanon Hajriyanto Y Thohari gave the Primaduta Award to Lebanese businessman and importer, George R Fattouh. The award was given for his service in helping market Indonesian products in Paris from the Middle East. The award was given at a ceremony at the Indonesian Embassy in Beirut, Thursday (11/1) Fatough, is the owner of George R. Fattouh S.A.L, a business that has been importing Indonesian products since the 1980s. It has a range of products, including: palm oil and its derivatives, oil and fats (including cocoa butter substitute, fat spread, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, and lauric confectionery fats), cardboard, stationary, and school equipment. Some Indonesian products are now even available at famous retail networks, such as Spinney’s and Carrefour. In 2022, the value imported by George R. Fattough S.A.L of Indonesian products, was 981.3 million USD. This was a 149.5 million USD increase when compared to 2021. Fattouh said Indonesian products are known for their quality and are in high demand in Lebanese markets. However, he said, the challenge now is increasing freight costs due to security challenges in the region.
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Garulina (0)
Listeners, a number of delicious dishes were served to the guests of Dhaup Ageng Pura Pakualaman Yogyakarta, at the wedding reception of the youngest son of K.G.P.A.A. Paku Alam X, namely B.P.H. Kusumo Kuntonugroho with Laily Annisa Kusumastuti which was held on January 10, 2024.Head of the Customs and Accommodation Division, Dhaup Ageng Pura Pakualaman, KRT Radyo Wisroyo said that the menu served to guests was quite varied. These menus are typical menus prepared by Pakualaman Pura, Indonesian menus and western food menus were also available. All invited guests including VIP and VVIP guests got the same menu. The first menu served to welcome guests, namely two types of welcome drink, namely lime lemongrass and ginger drink with lime. The welcome drink was given when guests sat down and watched the Bedhaya Sidamukti and Bedhaya Kakung Indrawidagda dance performances. Next, they gotsnacks for appetizer such as croquettes and other light snacks. There is a snack that is considered quite special and rare called Garulina. Garulina was the opening snack at the Pahargyan Dhaup Ageng Pakualaman lunch on the first day. Garulina has been around since the era before Indonesian independence. Garulina is actually not a typical Central Javanese food. It looks like the Lapis Legit layered cake, but there is something different, because there is a special layer like vla which is made from fresh milk, eggs and sugar. To get this sweet snack, Pakulaman Temple has to place a special order from the third generation of makers who have been pioneering since the 1950s. In Jogja, Garulina is very difficult to find and is considered rare because it is not sold every day.
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August
Indonesia Culture and Arts Festival 2024 showcases Indonesia's culture in Frankfurt
Written by rahma
Indonesia Culture and Arts Festival (ICAF) 2024 has been held at Titus Forum, Nordwestzentrum, Frankfurt, Germany, from Friday (9/8) to Sunday (11/8). The festival aimed at promoting Indonesia's rich arts and culture to the international public. The Indonesia Culture and Arts Festival 2024 was organized as part of Indonesia's 79th Independence Day celebrations, as well as to commemorate 72 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Germany.
As reported by the official statement of the Indonesian Consulate General in Frankfurt, ICAF 2024 was officially opened by the Indonesian Consul General in Frankfurt, Antonius Yudi Triantoro. In his opening remarks, Antonius has pointed out that the Indonesia Culture and Arts Festival features various cultural experiences and culinary adventures with the theme "Evoking the Beauty of Diversity". Antonius appreciated the performers who were specially brought in from Indonesia, as well as Indonesian arts and culture activists living in Germany and surrounding countries.
Moreover, at the opening ceremony of ICAF 2024, a series of traditional dance performances reflecting Indonesia's cultural heritage were presented. These included the Balinese Theater Dance "Anoman Duta" by the Wijaya Kesuma art group, the Tapanuli Tor Tor Dance by the Iramanda dance group, and the Enggang Dance from the Dayak tribe on the island of Kalimantan by Pesona Indonesia and Friends.
Meanwhile, the Sasando Band performance led by Father Vincent Adi Gunawan combined Indonesian and international songs with Sasando, ukulele and drum instruments. To conclude the ceremony, Reog Ponorogo presented a performance, complete with Singo Barong and Dadak Merak masks that reached 2 meters in height. Reog's presence in Frankfurt also supports Reog Ponorogo's nomination as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The opening of the Indonesia Culture and Arts Festival 2024 was also attended by consular representatives from various countries. After the opening ceremony, guests and invitees were invited to enjoy various exhibitions and bazaars featuring a variety of Indonesian handicrafts and culinary specialties. The Indonesian Consulate General in Frankfurt hopes that through the Indonesia Culture and Arts Festival, Indonesian culture will be increasingly recognized on the international stage, so that it can continue to encourage collaboration and strengthen friendly relations and cooperation between Indonesia and Germany.
August
China-ASEAN Exchange, HOCA - Indonesian Cartoonist Delegation Visits Guangdong Cartoonist Headquarters
Written by rey
The year 2024 has been designated by ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and China as the ASEAN-China People's Exchanges Year to strengthen mutual exchanges and learning, enrich comprehensive strategic partnerships, and jointly build a peaceful, safe, prosperous and beautiful homeland. and comfortable.
Throughout this year, ASEAN and the Chinese Government, friendly non-governmental organizations, business communities and other entities are encouraged to jointly carry out exchanges and cooperation in the fields of youth, non-governmental, education, culture, tourism, media, science and technology.
As an implementation of this agreement, House of Cartoon mania (HOCA), an organization of cartoon activists and lovers in Indonesia, had the opportunity to visit the Cartoon Museum and Headquarters of the Guangdong Cartoonist Association (GDCA) in Guangdong City and visit several cities in several Chinese provinces.
The HOCA delegation was led by its founder, Yere Agusto (Denpasar) along with four cartoonist members: Tommy Thomdean (Jakarta), Gus Dark (Tabanan), Basuki (Hu Wie Tian-Medan), and Ika W Burhan (Bogor).
HOCA's visit on 15-24 July 2024 to China received support from several parties including the Chinese government, the South China Association for International Friendly Contact (SCAIFC) and the Sasthi Svara Foundation, a non-profit organization of the fields of arts, culture and MSMEs.
While in China, HOCA also visited places that are still rarely visited by international tourists, such as the Xinjiang Autonomous Region where the majority Uighur muslim community lives.
The main agenda for the HOCA and GDCA meeting is the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding which has a term of three years and can be renewed. The MoU contains an agreement to become a strategic partner and exchange information on arts and culture, especially in the field of cartoons/comics.
The activities expected to be realized from the signing of this memorandum of understanding include creating cartoon contests and joint exhibitions, cartoonists from both countries can fill in the media in their respective countries, cooperation in making animated films, as well as exchange of cartoonists between the two countries.
It is hoped that with the various activities that will be carried out in the future, the friendship between Indonesian and Chinese cartoonists will become closer and stronger.
August
Indonesian Ambassador to Namibia, Wisnu Edi Pratignyo, during a series of visits in Angola, met with Angola's Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Carmen Sacramento Neto, on Thursday (25/7). They exchanged views on opportunities to work on bilateral cooperation in the fisheries sector. As quoted by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Windhoek on Friday (26/7), Ambassador Wisnu in his meeting with Minister Carmen pointed out that the Indonesian Government has provided development cooperation assistance grants in the form of inland fisheries training to friendly countries in Africa, including Angola. The training will increase the capacity of Angolan fisheries experts.
Realizing the positive benefits of the grant assistance, Minister Carmen decided to send two fisheries experts to attend the training held in September 2024.
Minister Carmen conveyed that fisheries training is very useful to improve expertise and create new experts in the field of fisheries. Furthermore, Minister Carmen also conveyed other areas of cooperation that can be worked on together with Indonesia, including the development of the aquaculture value chain and handling illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
The fisheries cooperation between Indonesia and Namibia can be followed up through a memorandum of understanding. In addition, fisheries cooperation is also expected to be carried out between educational institutions or fisheries training centers. Ambassador Wisnu further explained that Indonesia welcomes and will immediately follow up on opportunities for fisheries cooperation with Angola. The Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek will coordinate with the Indonesian Honorary Consul in Angola to work on the cooperation.
July
Representing Indonesia, Voca Erudita UNS wins choir competition in Europe
Written by rey
This weekend edition of Miscellany presents another achievement of Indonesian youth on the world stage. Student choir of the Sebelas Maret State University Solo (UNS), Voca Erudita, won five awards in the International Choir Competition at the Musica Orbis Prague Festival in Prague, Czech Republic on Saturday (29/6/2024), and the 58th Internationaler Chorwettbewerb in Spittal an der Drau, Austria, on Friday (5/7/2024), and Saturday (6/7/2024). She Erudita emerged as Champion Folklore Repertoire (Mixed Choir), Champion Sacred Repertoire (Mixed Choir), and Grand Champion at the Musica Orbis Prague Festival. Meanwhile, at the 58th International Chorwettbewerb competition in Spittal an der Drau, Carinthia state, Austria on 4 - 7 July 2024, Voca Erudita came out as Champion of Choral Works, Classic and Modern Category, and 2nd Prize Winner of Folksong Category.
Voca Erudita supervisor, Pringgo Widyo Laksono said, Musica Orbis Prague Festival is a festival-based competition held to appreciate art, especially in the field of choir and orchestra teams from all over the world. Along with 18 participants from 16 different countries, Voca Erudita had the opportunity to show her abilities at the Prague Conservatory Hall. She performed 3 songs, namely "Lancang Kuning" from Riau Province arranged by Mahardika Simbolon, "Gayatri" a Balinese regional song, arranged by Bagus S. Utomo, and "Yamko Rambe Yamko" a Papuan regional song arranged by Agustinus Bambang Jusana. As for the 58th Internationaler Chorwettbewerb in Spittal an der Drau, Voca Erudita sang classic songs entitled "O Rossignuol" by Monteverdi and "Give Us Peace" by Nana Forte. In the free song category, the UNS Student Choir performed "O Magnum Mysterium" arranged by Javier Busto, and "HAYA!" by Karin Rehnqvist. Meanwhile, in the Folklore Category, Voca Erudita presented Hela Rotane, Lancang Kuning, and Gayatri. These regional songs were performed with agile movements and props that supported the performance. The combination of attractive choreography and sound attracted admiration from the audience who continued to applaud after Voca Erudita's performance.
Facing these two competitions, the Erudita Voca Choir sent 37 singers who were students from Java, Sumatra, Nusa Tenggara and Papua. Pringgo Widyo Laksono, as the supervisor of Voca Erudita UNS, expressed his pride and emotion over Voca Erudita's performance. In preparation for this European competition, preparations were carried out for approximately five months with the support of all parties, especially parents, donors, sponsors and UNS.
July
To make Indonesia the world's modest fashion center, Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week is being held again. The launching of the Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week 2025 was conducted by the Indonesian Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan in Jakarta mid-July. Meanwhile, the peak event will be held at ICE BSD, Tangerang from 9-12 October 2024, along with Trade Expo Indonesia 2024.
Currently, some 34 entrepreneurs were chosen to join the Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week 2025. In manpower development for the modest fashion sector, the Trade Ministry joined hands with the Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Ministry by facilitating vocational students to showcase their best work at the peak of Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week 2025. Meanwhile, in this year's cosmetics sector, Wardah is joining again with their innovative products.
This year, the Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week is collaborating again with the Indonesian Textile Association. The event also provides an opportunity for the textile industry to build business networks with fashion brands in boosting the use of domestic textile products.
To boost transaction, the Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week 2025 also initiated the Buyer's Talk every month starting from July 2024. The virtual agenda invites buyers representatives of each global region to provide elaboration and inputs about quality standards, consumer demand trends, and suitable marketing strategy for Indonesian modest fashion brands to enter the market in each region.
The Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week 2025 launched on Wednesday (17/07/2024), showcased fashion parade from national modest fashion brands namely Chante Ivan Gunawan, Jenna and Kaia, Muda Official, Zaskia Mecca, and Calla.
July
Bogor Agricultural University Collaborates with University of New South Wales
Written by rey
The Department of Food Science and Technology at IPB University conducted an educational collaboration with the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of New South Wales, Australia. The cooperation includes several programs such as the development of double degree programs for undergraduates, international mobility for lecturers and students, and joint research.
In a meeting at the University of New South Wales campus, the Education and Culture Attaché of the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, Mukhamad Najib, stated that the Indonesian government strongly encourages universities to establish international partnerships. The government facilitates students and lecturers in undertaking international mobility at the world's top campuses. Additionally, the government supports Indonesian universities in inviting world-class professors to teach, mentor, or conduct joint research and publications in Indonesia.
Head of the Department of Food Science and Technology at IPB University, Eko Hari Purnomo, explained that IPB University currently offers an international class for undergraduate students. These students are required to gain international experience by studying for at least one semester at a partner campus abroad. Consequently, Eko stated that the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of New South Wales is an ideal destination for students of IPB University’s Department of Food Science and Technology to engage in international mobility.
Co-Director of Teaching and Learning at the Department of Food Science and Technology, University of New South Wales, Jayashree Arcot, welcomed the collaboration initiated by IPB University. Arcot noted that he had reviewed the profile of IPB University’s Department of Food Science and Technology, which was impressive. Arcot mentioned that both departments have received international accreditation from the world food technology professional association based in America, the Institute of Food Technologists.
July
Indonesian Ambassador to Japan witnesses signing of TJI Cooperation with North Sulawesi Provincial Government
Written by rey
Indonesian Ambassador to Japan, Heri Akhmadi, ensured the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo would continue to strengthen cooperation with Japan in the labor and fisheries sectors.
The Ambassador stated it at the Tsunagu Japan Indonesia – TJI Gala Dinner which was followed by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Japanese Employment and Investment Cooperation for the labor and fisheries sectors in Bitung, between the North Sulawesi Provincial Government and Tsunagu Japan Indonesia in Manado, North Sulawesi on Tuesday (23/7/2024).
This event is a series of visits by the Japan Toyohama Fisheries Association to North Sulawesi. Through an official statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Ambassador Heri Akhmadi said the cooperation in sending and placing Indonesian migrant workers not only provides economic benefits but also strengthens cultural and social relations between the two nations.
According to him, through training and skills development programs, Indonesian workers in Japan can improve their abilities and bring back knowledge that is useful for the development of the fisheries sector in Indonesia, especially in Bitung city.
He also conveyed the commitment of the Indonesian government through the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo to support this collaboration. Ambassador Heri Akhmadi ensured that Indonesian workers received adequate protection and opportunities to improve their skills.
He added, the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo also continued to maintain good communication with Japan to strengthen cooperation in the fields of labor, fisheries, and other sectors. From 2018 to 2024, Tsunagu Japan Indonesia has sent 874 apprentices and special skilled workers from Indonesia to Japan.
July
Indonesian Embassy in Canberra sends 18 teachers to teach Indonesian language in Australia
Written by rey
The Indonesian Education and Culture Attaché Office of the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra in collaboration with the University of Education of Indonesia, Jakarta State University and Semarang State University sent 18 university students to become Indonesian language assistant teachers in Australian schools. This year is the third year that the Indonesian Education and Culture Attaché Office in Canberra in collaboration with universities in Indonesia sent Indonesian language teachers to Australian schools. Education and Culture Attaché, Mukhamad Najib in a press release from the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra in Jakarta on Tuesday (23/7) explained that he did this to help Australian students learn Indonesian better by considering that many schools lack of Indonesian language teachers in Australia.
Najib further also said that through the program, universities in Indonesia can provide opportunities for students to learn about the education system in Australia so that they have a good international experience. According to Najib , the auxiliary teachers sent are those who are implementing the international Teaching Skills Practice program which is part of the final project. This is also an implementation of the international mobility program of universities in Indonesia so that they get full support from their respective universities.
Moreover, Najib pointed out that since two years ago, it has been working with universities in Indonesia to send auxiliary teachers from students who are doing international Teaching Skills Practices. In this case, the Education and Culture Attaché helps facilitate and find schools that need Indonesian auxiliary teachers. He hopes that the students sent later can act as cultural ambassadors and can introduce and teach Indonesian culture to students in Australian schools so that they get to know and love Indonesia. This will have a positive impact on strengthening Indonesia-Australia relations in the future.
Then, an Indonesian teacher at St. Clare Assisi Primary School, Margo Smith welcomed the presence of Indonesian teachers. According to Margo, it is very important for students to practice conversations directly with Indonesian native speakers. An Indonesian teacher of Hunting Tower School Melbourne, Tata Survi also felt greatly helped by the presence of Indonesian students who are doing Teaching Skills Practice. In line with that, another teacher, Peter Monteath from Adelaide also expressed his appreciation for the support of the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra in learning Indonesian language in Adelaide. With the presence of Indonesian teachers, it is hoped that the students will be more motivated to learn Indonesian.
July
Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi Promotes Indonesian Culture through Music Performances
Written by rey
The Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates promoted Indonesian culture through a series of musical performances from the Muhibah Angklung team in Abu Dhabi on July 21 to 23, 2024.
Indonesian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Husin Bagis in a press release in Jakarta on Wednesday (25/7) explained that the performance symbolizes the commitment of both countries to promote harmony and brotherhood between the nations.
Ambassador Bagis expressed his appreciation for the dedication of the Muhibah Angklung team in promoting Indonesian culture. He hopes the presence of the Muhibah Angklung team will further enhance Indonesia's cooperation with the United Arab Emirates. He also hopes that this kind of effort will continue to be developed and optimally enhanced in the future.Meanwhile, Chairperson of the Angklung Muhibah Team, Maulana M Syuhada pointed out that Angklung is a musical instrument made of bamboo and has a special place in Indonesian culture especially in West Java. In 2010, UNESCO has recognized angklung as the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity or Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
The Angklung music performance was organized by the Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism. The 36-member Muhibah Angklung ensemble performed a series of cultural performances through music and dance presentations. The performance, which was attended by around 600 spectators including Indonesians,expatriates and members of the diplomatic community took place at the Cultural Foundation Theater , Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening (21/7).
Then, on July 22-23, 2024, the performance was continued in collaboration with the management of Mushrif Mall Abu Dhabi and attracted hundreds of visitors, especially expatriates living in Abu Dhabi. The Muhibah Angklung ensemble performed not only popular international songs, but also several traditional dances from various regions in Indonesia, including Badindin from Minang, Janger from Bali, Jali-Jali from Betawi, Yamko Rambe Yamko from Papua and Batak dances.
July
Warisan Roemah Indonesia (WRI) organized an “Indonesia Impression” event filled with gamelan playing and dancing to the song “Gemu Fa Mi Re.” Gemu Fa Mire was chosen, according to one of the founders of Warisan Roemah Indonesia, Vini Dharmawan, so that there would be interaction between visitors and the Indonesian diaspora.
The “Indonesia Impression” event was held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at an open-air restaurant and theater located just 50 meters away from WRI's restaurant in Langyuan Station complex, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Vini explained that the “Indonesia Impression” event was a promotional event for Warisan Roemah Indonesia, which only opened last March. According to Vini, each 'season' will have a different event.
Vini said, with the enthusiasm and interaction of visitors at the “Indonesia Impression” event, she is optimistic that Indonesian food and culture can begin to be recognized in Beijing.
The event also featured a number of performers including an angklung performance by Risnandar, a Gamelan instructor at Beijing's Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM). He performed the songs “Ayo Mama” and “Mo Li Hua” or in Indonesian Bunga Melati, as well as drumming that accompanied the Manuk Dadali dance by Titik, who is also a lecturer at the Conservatory.
There was also gamelan playing by members of the Dharma Wanita Persatuan of the Indonesian Embassy Beijing, including Mrs. Wiwik Oratmangun. The wife of Ambassador Djauhari Oratmangun played the opening music of the pendet dance.
The performance of singer Abdi Purnomo, who is also an Indonesian student in Beijing, singing “Ojo Dibandingke” and “Rungkad” also attracted a number of visitors to sway together on stage.
The last song, “Gemu Fa Mi Re” played by the Indonesian Diaspora also invited a number of visitors to shake on stage.
Warisan Roemah Indonesia (WRI) prepared a total of 300 tickets for the event. One ticket costs 65 renminbi (RMB) and comes with a glass of cold cendol. Almost all tickets were sold out.\
Visitors can also enjoy Indonesian specialties cooked by WRI's Indonesian chefs such as rendang, jackfruit vegetables, balado eggs, tempeh, chicken and other dishes.