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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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October
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Toronto Collaborates with Maison de Couture (MDC) International to Hold a Batik Fashion Show
Written by Maryati
To increase promotion and commemorate the National Batik Day 2021, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Toronto in collaboration with Maison de Couture (MDC) held a "Mini Fashion Show" in Toronto, Canada on October 1. The activity took place with the applicable health protocols so that the number of attendees was limited.
As a co-organizer, MDC International Corporation has displayed a number of Batik collections around the world by highlighting Indonesia as the largest batik producing country in the world. Art and cultural products, such as Batik have the potential to be eroded by the times, especially due to the development of digital technology nowdays. Through this fashion show, MDC seeks to revitalize the artistic values of Batik, including Indonesian Batik which has been registered as a cultural heritage in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization -UNESCO.
The company headquartered in Paris, France is targeting to organize an international fashion show in Bali. The activity is planned to be a collaborative event with MDC Global Group, MDC Fashion TV Paris, Preferred Magazine and various fashion brands that are official sponsors, including Lamborghini, Rolex, Porsche, Sunnybrook, Chanel and Turkish Airlines. Verbally, MDC has said that it will submit a written proposal to get support from the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia noted that various fashion trends continue to develop in Indonesia; one of which is ready-to-wear clothing, which carries a lot of fast fashion business concepts with the character of fast fashion changes and low production costs. The Indonesian Consulate General in Toronto will also encourage the tourism sector, especially with more foreign tourists to visit Indonesia.
Although Indonesia has not officially opened its borders for foreign tourists, various efforts to promote Indonesian tourism need to be intensified. In a publication, the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy noted that various fashion shows in Indonesia, such as the Jakarta Food and Fashion Festival (JFFF), Jakarta Fashion Week, Indonesian Fashion Week, Jember Fashion Carnival have given their own interesting colors to Indonesian tourism destinations.
October
Encouraging local products, the Indonesian Trade Ministry inaugurates a new office of Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre
Written by Maryati
The Indonesian Trade Ministry inaugurated a new office of Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE) to optimize the promotion of Indonesian local products. The Indonesian Trade Minister, Muhammad Lutfi in Dubai on Saturday (2/10) noted that the trade office in Dubai is extremely good. The most important thing is not the display, but the result is satisfying. The movement of ITCP office in Dubai was done from Al Masraf Tower/Office 403/Baniyas Road/Dubai to Port Saaed area/ Deira/Dubai which is more strategic. So, it is expected to further promote the Indonesian local products to the UAE and Middle East region.
The ITPC office in Dubai is located near an office of governmental institutions which become working partners of ITPC, such as Dubai Economic Development (DED) and Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA). The office is also amid office buildings, star hotels, and department stores. It is located near Dubai International Airport. Besides, the new location is also near one of the icons of Dubai, Clock Tower. Thus, the office of ITPC is now easily found because it is close to a bus station and Metro train station. The new office of ITPC has a theme “Modern yet Ethnic“ which tends to be informal and minimal without ignoring Indonesian cultural identity. The office has also a special area to exhibit some excellent products of Indonesia, especially the products of Indonesian Micro-Small-and-Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and it has potential to be liked by buyers from UAE. For aesthetic purpose, efficiency and image, the exhibition room is also prioritized for Indonesian excellent quality products that have been selected by ITPC Dubai. The products that have been exhibited at the ITPC office are food, handicraft, accessories, cosmetics and clothes, sarong and batik as well as leather shoes from 30 MSMEs across Indonesia.
October
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London, England participates in the London Coffee Festival (LCF) 2021 & The Indonesian Pavilion openes at the Expo 2020 event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Written by Maryati
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London, England for the second time participated in the London Coffee Festival (LCF) 2021 after previous participation in 2019. Taking advantage of the momentum for the reopening of various industrial sectors and British MICE after the lockdown, the Indonesian Embassy carried the jargon “London is open again… Indonesian coffee is back". In accordance with the strict new normal protocol at LCF, the Indonesian Embassy in collaboration with Bank Indonesia London, the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises presented the Indonesian Pavilion at LCF which is full of natural nuances with the theme “Sustainable Farming”. The Indonesian Pavilion presents 3 MSME coffee producers from different regions, namely Java Frinsa Estate from West Java with Frinsa Honey Sacharic, Radjea Coffee (Jambi) with Kerinci Arabica coffee, and KAA Sapan Berjaya (Toraja) which presents Sapan-Toraja Arabica coffee. This year's LCF was held at Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London on 23-26 September 2021. LCF is the largest coffee exhibition event in Europe which this year was attended by around 250 exhibitors and was attended by 20 thousand visitors ranging from roasters, importers, wholesalers, café owners, to coffee lovers.
The Indonesian Pavilion was officially opened at the Expo 2020 event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The inauguration of the pavilion was carried out by Minister of Trade, Muhammad Lutfi and Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, last Friday. This was also witnessed by Indonesian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, H.E Husin Bagis. The opening of the Indonesian Pavilion showed Indonesia's readiness to showcase the country's various advantages and potentials to attract the world's attention. The opening ceremony was enlivened by cultural performances from Bali and East Nusa Tenggara, as representations of eastern Indonesia, as well as Bengkulu and Java as representations of West Indonesia.
October
The Indonesian Embassy in Mexico City commemorates Mexico’s 200-year independence through Indonesian Cultural Performances at Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas
Written by Maryati
The Indonesian Embassy in Mexico City commemorated the 200th anniversary of Mexican Independence on Sunday (26/9). During the commemoration, the Indonesian Embassy performed dances from many regions in Indonesia, namely Batak, Betawi, Balinese and Minangkabau. The performance involved Darmasiswa alumni, recipients of the Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship at the Francisco I Madera Theater, Tuxtla Gutierrez. This year’s anniversary of Mexico's Independence is different from the previous one, because it involved foreign embassies in Mexico, including the Indonesian Embassy in Mexico City.
Indonesian Ambassador to Mexico, Cheppy T. Wartono conveyed the importance of introducing cultures between Indonesia and Mexico to increase people-to-people contact, so it can open opportunities for further cooperation to materialize the welfare of the two countries. The event of Indonesian cultural performances in Chiapas was continued to explore economic cooperation by Ambassador, Cheppy Wartono, Governor of Chiapas, Dr. Rutilio Escandón Cadenas and Minister of Agriculture of Chiapas, Mtra Zaynia Andrea Gil Vázquez through a meeting on Monday (27/9).
Chiapas is a state in Mexico which is fertile, green, and rich in natural wealth and it has lots of potential. Beginning with the commemoration of the 200 years of Mexican independence through Indonesian cultural performances, it is expected that it will continue with concrete cooperation between the Governments of Chiapas-Mexico and Indonesia.
October
Garuda Indonesia Wins Various Awards at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021
Written by Maryati
The national airline Garuda Indonesia received a number of international recognitions at the "Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021" through the consistency of Garuda Indonesia as the best global airline. In this event, Garuda won awards in seven leading categories, namely Top 15 World's Best Airline, Top 4 World's Best Airline Cabin Crew, Top 5 World's Best Airport Service, Top 20 World's Best First Class Airlines, Top 20 World's Best Business Class Airlines, Top 10 World's Best Economy Class Airlines, and Top 6 Best Airline Staff in Asia.
Garuda Indonesia and its subsidiary, Citilink also received a special award by winning the "2021 Covid-19 Airline Excellence Awards". The predicate which is only given to 41 airlines in the world is based on an assessment of the implementation of the best health protocols carried out in all operational service lines of global airlines. The various achievements were previously officially announced through the "Skytrax World Airline Awards" website https://www.worldairlineawards.com on Tuesday (28/9). On the same occasion, Garuda Indonesia also succeeded in establishing its existence as the best airline in Indonesia by winning the titles "Best Airline in Indonesia", "Best Cabin Crew in Indonesia", and "Best Airline Staff in Indonesia".
Skytrax as an international air transportation rating agency from London, England assessed the 2021 Skytrax World Airline Awards based on the results of a survey conducted on global airline passengers from September 2019 to July 2021. President Director of Garuda Indonesia, Irfan Setiaputra said that this achievement means alot for Garuda Indonesia to always provide the best flight services in times full of challenges. He also explained that this is a matter of pride amid the Covid-19 pandemic that has a significant impact on the aviation industry and Garuda Indonesia can bring the nation's identity to the world stage through this achievement of global recognition.
September
Citilink Wins Predicate Low Budget Airline 5 Star Health Service
Written by Maryati
Another proud achievement was won by Indonesian airlines, Citilink. It has won the title of 5-Star Covid-19 Airline Safety Rating from Skytrax. This achievement places the airlines as the second LCC in the world after Scoot (Singapore Airline Group). In its official release, Wednesday (22/9), Skytrax, which is an independent global aviation rating agency based in the United Kingdom -UK ranked Citilink as one of 15 airlines in the world that managed to get the title. The 5-Star Covid-19 Airline Safety Rating is the highest rating given to airlines for implementing the best health protocols in flight services amid the pandemic situation.
The achievement of this title was based on an audit process carried out by Skytrax in August 2021. The scope of the assessment is all aspects of implementing health protocols, especially in providing the best service amid the Covid-19 pandemic which includes pre-, in- to post-flight stages. According to President Director of Citilink, Juliandra, this predicate is a global acknowledgment of the quality of implementing good health protocols on Citilink flights, especially amid the Covid-19 pandemic. He added that since the beginning, Citilink has been committed to implementing good health protocols and developing various services in all phases of its flights. Citilink wants to create safe and comfortable flights for all customers in line with its mission to become "The Most Hassle-Free Airline".
Meanwhile, CEO of Skytrax, Edward Plaisted expressed his pleasure to award Citilink with the title of 5-Star Covid-19 Airline Safety Rating, considering all the efforts made by Citilink in providing the highest standards of cleanliness for its passengers. Citilink's management and employees have gone above and beyond industry standards to mitigate the risk of the Covid-19 transmission in order to restore passenger confidence and return to travel by plane. The Skytrax Audit was carried out to ensure that Citilink had perfect procedures by incorporating standard health procedures related to the Covid-19. The procedures are applied both in the pre-flight, and post-flight phases (pre-, in, and post-flight). Broadly speaking, the aspects of the Skytrax Audit assessment carried out are pre-flight which includes the website, automatic check-in process, and boarding management. Then, there is an in-flight which includes customer & cabin staff PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), cabin staff assistance, disembark management and cabin cleanliness. In addition, there is also post-flight which includes arrival and baggage reclaim.
September
The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo supports Indonesian games worldwide through TGS 2021
Written by Maryati
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Tokyo fully supports Indonesian local games to compete at the global level. One of them is by increasing the profile and business of the Indonesian game industry through the "Tokyo Game Show" 2021. This Tokyo Game Show event must be well utilized to increase the profile and business of the Indonesian game industry. This was stated by Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Japan, Heri Akhmadi in a written statement received by Antara news agencyon Friday (24/9).
The Tokyo Game Show is the leading video game exhibition in Asia. It takes place from September 30 to October 3 this year. There are 19 Indonesian game developers who will participate in this prestigious event. The Indonesian Embassy in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and the Indonesian Game Association provided briefing to the 19 participants. They held the "Market Sounding and Introduction to Japan's Digital Creative Industries" activity. In his remarks at the virtual debriefing event, Ambassador Heri Akhmadi emphasized that the Indonesian Embassy is fully committed to supporting the development of the Indonesian game industry, including in terms of escorting business deals.
Deputy Marketing at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Nia Niscaya also emphasized that she will continue to assist Indonesian game industry players so that they can compete at a global level. Meanwhile, Jin Hashimoto from Creek and River, one of the major Japanese agencies engaged in the creative and digital economy sector, also explained the characteristics of the game industry in Japan. He also pointed out the potential for collaboration with Indonesian developers. Jin Hashimoto added that as a partner of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Creek and River is also committed to facilitating the development of Indonesian talents in the digital economy.
All Indonesian delegates under the auspices of the "Archipelageek by Indonesia" program will have the opportunity to represent Indonesia and display locally made game products in the virtual booth of the Indonesian pavilion. This includes conducting business meetings with buyers from Japan.
September
Indonesia will exhibit its typical jewelry crafts from several provinces at the Singapore International Jewelry Expo 2021 (SiJE 2021) on 2-5 December 2021. Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore, Suryo Pratomo mentioned that Indonesia has many unique jewelry crafts made by talented and creative jewelry designers. The Indonesian Embassy in its press statement on Friday (9/24) noted that Indonesia has valuable gemstone resources. Indonesia will be a partner country for the first international jewelry exhibition in the "endemic new normal" era in Singapore.
Moreover, Ambassador Suryo Pratomo stated that Indonesia has precious gemstone resources. One of the precious stone resources is Martapura, the capital of Banjar Regency where it shares a border with the capital of Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan Province. This city is also famous and often visited by tourists because it is the hub of diamond sales transactions and the main diamond polishing place in Kalimantan and it provides many precious gemstones souvenirs.
Ambassador Suryo further explained that literally, Martapura is a shiny city because it is known as a producer of lots of precious gemstones. Martapura is also a diamond processing center as well as a diamond transaction center in Kalimantan. It is known as one of the regions producing the best quality valuable gemstones in the world.
For lovers of jewelry and accessories, such as necklaces, bracelets, rings and brooches, particularly those made of pure diamonds, gold, silver, and various other gemstones, Martapura is an appropriate place to hunt for these jewelry. Ambassador Suryo in his opening remarks also showcased pearls from Lombok,West Nusa Tenggara. The sea water of Lombok and freshwater shellfish are able to produce large and shiny pearls. Moreover, being combined with gold, silver, and rhodium, the jewelry can boost the price up to tens of millions rupiah.
September
The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Shanghai participated in the Shanghai Jiangxin Art Life Carnival and Baoku Third Quarter Exhibition. In the exhibition which takes place from September 22 to October 10, 2021, the Indonesian Consulate General in Shanghai displays batik. Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia for Shanghai, Denny Wachyudi Kurnia in his remarks at the opening ceremony said that batik has become a symbol of Indonesian people's life from birth to death.
The techniques, symbolism and culture surrounding hand-dyed cotton and silk garments known as Indonesian Batik symbolize the life of Indonesians from beginning to end: when you have a baby, infants using batik slings, even death, will be wrap by batik, surrounding by batik. So from the beginning until the end, batik is in Indonesian life.
Consul General Denny Kurnia also explained that batik also shows the past relationship between Indonesia and China. By participating in this exhibition, the Indonesian Consulate General in Shanghai hopes that the people of Shanghai will get a glimpse of Indonesian culture. Hopefully, it will encourage them to get to know and visit Indonesia in the future. It’s the first time for the Indonesian Consulate General in Shanghai to participate in this exhibition through an invitation from the Shanghai Baoku Cultural Center.
The Indonesian Pavilion is ready to present various weekly programs to show Indonesia's best potential at the Expo 2020 Dubai event which will start on October 1, 2021. The Indonesian Pavilion will carry the concept of "Connecting Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." This concept will show the historical journey as well as Indonesia's major role in the international arena. The Indonesian Pavilion is divided into three zones, namely “Yesterday”, “Today”, and “Tomorrow” which describes Indonesia's past, present, and future readiness. The Indonesian Pavilion will present 26 weekly themes and more than 75 business forums.
September
Indonesian Batik Exhibited at Indopop Movement New York City
Written by Maryati
Batik as the fabric of the pride of the Indonesian people is increasingly recognized abroad. Various batik clothes were exhibited at the Indopop Movement event in the crowd of Times Square New York, United States, in early September 2021. The Indopop Movement is an activity to introduce all things about Indonesia, from culture, music, culinary to fashion. The three batik brands displayed were Coreta Louise, Hengki Kawilarang, and Batik Trusmi.
A designer, concurrently Daily Chairperson of the Indonesian Batik Foundation, Corea Louise said that activity, such as the Indopop Movement is the right platform to showcase batik. Moreover, this event was held in New York's Time Square, which is the center of the world's capital city. Coreta Louise has also introduced Batik from Indonesia to foreign countries, including on the stage of New York Fashion Week: The Shows. In the fashion show, a number of batik models for women's clothing were displayed, ranging from outer to more formal clothing.
The event also featured traditional Javanese and Balinese wedding dresses, as well as the appearance of Dangdut singer, Fitri Carlina. Coreta Louise with the label Cc by Clo released a collection of 8 spring-summer 2022 on the Indopop Movement 9/9 stage. The batik designed by Cc by Clo is inspired by New York City, United States where the style of the New Yorkers who are very stylish and flexible. Actually, Batik has been very popular with the American people. Various batik shows and exhibitions are often held by the Indonesian government, businesspeople and Indonesian Diasporas to promote batik. At the most famous fashion show, New York Fashion Week, Batik is often exhibited almost every year.