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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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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.
July
Indonesian Ambassador Sulaiman Syarif Explores Potential and Business Opportunities with Paraguay
Written by rey
Indonesian Ambassador to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, Sulaiman Syarif, Paraguay's Deputy Minister of Livestock, Marcelo Gonzalez and a number of association representatives from Paraguay held a meeting on Thursday (18/7). As reported by the Indonesian Embassy in Buenos Aires on Sunday (21/7), Ambassador Sulaiman was accompanied by Indonesian Honorary Consul in Asunción, Paraguay, Ricardo Sanchez. This visit was part of his visit to Expo 2024 in Asunción.
Besides, the association representatives from Paraguay who attended the meeting included the President of the Rural Association of Paraguay, Daniel Prieto, and the President of the Union of Paraguayan Industries, Enrique Duarte Luraghi.
In addition, it was also attended by the President of the Paraguayan Chamber of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries, Gerardo Garcia and the President of the Paraguayan Meat Producers and Exporters Association, Ramiro Maluff.
Ambassador Sulaiman expressed his appreciation and congratulations to Paraguay for organizing Expo 2024. The exhibition is the largest annual livestock, agriculture, industry and service sector exhibition in Paraguay. He is committed to improving economic relations between Indonesia and Paraguay.Moreover, Ambassador Sulaiman met Paraguayan business-people in the meat sector. The meeting was facilitated by the President of the MERCOSUR-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce in Paraguay, Bruno Jáen-Bohorques and the representative of the Paraguayan Rural Association, Delia Nuñez.
During the meeting, Ambassador Sulaiman affirmed the importance of the trade agreement between Indonesia and MERCOSUR, a trade organization consisting of five South American countries, namely Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela. The agreement is expected to multiply trade between the two complementary countries.
Ambassador Sulaiman also invited business-people to participate in the INA-LAC Business Forum, Indonesia's business forum with Latin American and Caribbean countries. This year, the INA-LAC Business Forum will take place in Lima, Peru, next September.
On that occasion, Ambassador Sulaiman expressed his commitment to facilitate meetings between the sanitary authorities of both countries. He also encouraged Paraguay's halal certification body to apply for halal certification recognition to the Indonesian Halal Product Guarantee Agency (BPJPH).
July
Indonesian Ambassador to Ethiopia Al Busyra Basnur encouraged Indonesian diaspora to take the business opportunity in Ethiopia. That was stated by Al Busyra in a seminar titled "Indonesian Diaspora Role in Indonesia-Ethiopia Relations" at Indonesian Embassy in Addis Ababa. Besides being attended by diaspora, the seminar was also attended by successful Indonesian businessmen in Ethiopia.
The ambassador, in a written statement on Sunday (21/07/2024), said the trending opportunity was improving agricultural cooperation mainly poultry, agriculture, and fishery, as well as investment in staple products, which are raw materials available in Ethiopia.
According to Ambassador Basnur, one of the successful Indonesian businessmen was Taryat Suratman who has been doing business in Ethiopia for decades. Suratman was the first Indonesian businessman to open a factory in Ethiopia.
Besides Suratman, there was Sinta Simawang, a young Indonesian businesswoman who manages a hotel and restaurant business in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, along with her Ethiopian husband Adibe Abdella.
Al Busrya Basnur said the Indonesian diaspora has an important role in Ethiopia both in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. There are 105 Indonesian diaspora in Ethiopia who are not only working at Indonesian companies but also international or regional organizations.
Ambassador Basnur affirmed that the role of Indonesian citizens or diaspora in Ethiopia is very crucial in improving the two nations' relations and cooperation in every sector.
He said the Indonesian Embassy in Addis Ababa often involves Indonesian diaspora in diplomacy, especially public diplomacy, such as bazaar, arts and cultural performances, publishing books, and golf tournaments.
Ambassador Al Busyra Basnur added that soon the Indonesian Embassy in Addis Ababa will publish a book containing many thoughts and messages from the Indonesian diaspora in Ethiopia.
July
The ArtMoments Jakarta 2024 exhibition, which has an environmentally friendly concept throughout the event, is ready to be held from August 9-11 in Jakarta. The theme of this year's event is "Renewal," a concept related to human life, including personal growth, social transformation, cultural renewal, technological progress, and environmental sustainability. Co-Founder and Fair Director of this exhibition, Sendy Widjaja said, ArtMoments Jakarta presents a dynamic and immersive platform for art galleries and artists to explore the multidimensional theme of 'Renewal'.
ArtMoments Jakarta 2024 will feature leading national and international galleries with a variety of modern, contemporary, and new media art, complete with curated art tours and various other supporting events. This exhibition will also present a series of discussions from experts discussing interesting topics for creating job opportunities and networks. The event will open with a dance from Heri Dono, the first Indonesian artist to penetrate the global art scene in the early '90s. He will present a visual interpretation of poetry that is sharp criticism of the past New Order government. Apart from that, this activity will also present the American-Ivorian artist, Abdoulaye Diarrassouba, also known as Aboudia. The artist is renowned for his dynamic and expressive paintings that combine street art aesthetics with traditional African art influences.
Organizers are engaging in short-term strategies such as the use of low-emission materials and long-term plans for booth designs that support sustainability principles. Sendy also encourages participation throughout the arts community to use low-carbon materials and demonstrate significant environmental change by encouraging individuals to report emissions, set goals, form green teams, and adhere to commitments to achieve substantial environmental progress. They use recycled panels to reduce the use of wood which has an impact on deforestation.
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. The student choir of 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). Voca 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
Bali won the award as the 3rd Best Island to Visit Around the World. The award was part of Travel+Leisure Magazine's World's Best Awards 2024. For this annual award, Travel+Leisure asked readers about their travel experiences across the world, then shared their opinions about hotels & spas, cities, safari & tour operators, transportations, cruises, as well as islands and national parks. More than 186,000 respondents joined in the survey.
Maldives, Phu Quoc, and Bali stood at the top of the 25 Best Islands to Visit Around the World, based on criteria such as natural attractions/beaches, activities/sights, restaurants/food, people/friendliness, and value.
Bali has natural beaches with clear water, making the island the most ideal spot for relaxation and rejuvenation. This gets better with many interesting activities starting from surfing, snorkeling, to joining traditional festivals and tasting local dishes.
Travel+Leisure wrote that Bali is called the "Island of the Gods". Bali has a rich heritage that can be experienced through traditional ceremonies, old temples, and intricate dance performances. Travel+Leisure readers praised Balinese people and their value for money or quite affordable for foreign tourists.
Between the Maldives at the 1st rank and Bali at the 3rd rank, there was Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam. The island off the western coast of Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand is a new destination. While several beaches in Southeast Asia are developed, Phu Quoc keeps its tranquility. It has fewer people, but tourists can enjoy the island's most indulgent hotel.
July
Indonesian Embassy in Sofia Facilitates Cooperation of Indonesian Palm Oil Products Worth Rp162M
Written by rey
Indonesian Ambassador to Bulgaria, accredited to Albania and North Macedonia, Iwan Bogananta, on Thursday (18/7) facilitated a trade transaction of Indonesian palm oil derivative products for the Bulgarian market worth 10 million US dollars or around 162 billion rupiah.
In a press release from the Indonesian Embassy in Sofia, Jakarta, on Friday (19/7), Ambassador Iwan said that they had identified the company's needs for the palm oil derivative products in question. In the future, they are striving to encourage the two companies to develop joint businesses in the form of joint investment to build new product brands in Bulgaria.
He stated that the realization of this cooperation is a follow-up to efforts to develop palm oil products, especially vegetable fat, which has high demand in the Balkan region.
According to Iwan, in the initial stage, PT Wahana Citra Nabati Indonesia and the Bulgarian company PICCO will conduct trade for product development to meet the Bulgarian market needs.
Director of PT Wahana Citra Nabati Indonesia, Evann Tjokrosetio, mentioned that he had previously communicated and explored opportunities through Ambassador Iwan. In the initial stage, they will send one container of various types of palm oil derivative products to be tested first, followed by placing a year-long order.
Evann also highlighted that PICCO has an extensive network, sophisticated warehousing facilities, and storage logistics with the latest technology, including automated and robotic systems integrated with a very large area.
Meanwhile, Commercial Director of PICCO Bulgaria, Kiril Ivanov, said the need for vegetable fat and its derivatives is very large. He hopes that PICCO can establish long-term cooperation with Indonesia.
July
Indonesian Ambassador Highlights Strengthening RI-Australia Cooperation in Green Transition
Written by rey
Indonesian Ambassador to Australia, Siswo Pramono, said Indonesia and Australia have a variety of resources that have the potential to strengthen collaboration in the green transition, one of which is related to the development of electric cars.
As a keynote speaker at the International Symposium on Critical Metals for Battery Production at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia, Monday (15/7), Ambassador Siswo Pramono said both countries have qualified experts in developing the energy transition. He encouraged cooperation between Indonesian and Australian researchers to find the most efficient green energy solutions that can be implemented in both countries.
He also highlighted the key natural resources in battery production that both countries have. Indonesia has nickel and Australia has lithium.
According to him, Indonesia and Australia have an umbrella for cooperation in the energy transition and development of electric vehicles in the form of a memorandum of understanding signed in 2023.
The Ambassador said The Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement also makes the green energy transition one of the priorities of bilateral cooperation. Therefore, it is very appropriate for Indonesia and Australia to strengthen cooperation in developing electric vehicles.
Moreover, the high level of demand for electric vehicles in Australia also provides export potential for Indonesia which is now able to produce its own cars and electric motorbikes.
One of the speakers at the symposium, the Indonesian Head of the Nanotechnology and Materials Research Organization, National Research and Innovation Agency, Professor Ratno Nuryadi, presented a number of research in battery development and recycling.
Meanwhile, Education and Cultural Attaché of the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, Mukhamad Najib, explained the presence of the Indonesian Ambassador to Australia at the symposium was within the framework of the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra's Ambassador goes to campus program. He hopes that the symposium can encourage collaboration between Indonesian and Australian researchers and institutions in the field of energy transition and development of electric vehicles.
July
Indonesian Embassy in Tunis Holds Indonesian Language Course during Summer
Written by rey
The Indonesian Embassy in Tunis held an Indonesian language course at the Nusantara Room of the Indonesian Embassy in Tunis on Wednesday (17/7). The course was attended by Indonesian Ambassador to Tunisia, Zuhairi Misrawi. He said that he assured the bilateral relations between Indonesia and Tunisia were getting stronger. This was reflected in the great interest of Tunisian citizens to learn Indonesian. The participants of the Indonesian language course come from professionals, including students and residents from various cities in Tunisia.
Ambassador Zuhairi in a press release of the Indonesian Embassy in Tunis on Wednesday (17/7) expressed his gratitude that the Indonesian Embassy was able to organize an Indonesian language course this summer, and he hoped it would soon become a routine activity during the summer. Ambassador Zuhairi also explained that currently, the Indonesian Embassy has Indonesian language course classes on various campuses in Tunisia, such as at the University of Carthage, University of Sousse and Zaitunah University. and the embassy will open courses on a number of other campuses.
Moreover, Ambassador Zuhairi is optimistic that the ability to speak Indonesian for Tunisians will encourage stronger diplomacy and bring benefits to both countries. In addition, it is open for Tunisians to study at various campuses in Indonesia, encouraging increase of tourism and trade cooperation for both countries . He added that language is a strong bridge to foster mutual respect and mutual appreciation.