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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
MN KAHMI Chairman Attends Congress in Moscow for Indonesia-Russia Friendship
Written by rey
Chairman of Islamic Students Association Alumni National Corps (MN KAHMI) for International Relations Division and Chairman of National Youth Committee (DPP KNPI) Tantan Taufik Lubis attended the Congress of The International Council of the World Youth Festival Directorate in Moscow, Russia, to tighten relations between Indonesia and Russia.
Tantan in a statement in Jakarta, Sunday (14/07/2024) said the congress was organized by Movement of The First dan Youth Agency Russian Federation on 6-12 July 2024.
He further remarked that in history, Indonesia and Russia have had good and close relations. Not only for business and politics, the relationship expanded to a tight and brother-like friendship for 79 years since 1945. Moreover, during their era, the Indonesian President Soekarno and Soviet Union President Nikita Khrushchev were so close.
The international congress was joined by delegates from more than 100 countries, aiming to strengthen the organization, evaluate programs, restructuring, as well as reinforcing country representatives for the next World Youth Festival.According to Tantan, youth diplomacy is the right platform and instrument to maintain and improve relations between Indonesia and Russia.
Therefore, Tantan wanted to continue the legacy of Indonesian founding father Soekarno based on free-active politics as the guidance for the country's diplomacy, which always develops communication and relations with other nations in the world.
Meanwhile, Director General of World Youth Festival Daniil Bisslinger said cooperation among international youth must be based on equality, respect, and mutual benefit.
July
The government of Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia is going to hold again the "Festival Jelajah Maumere" or "Explore Maumere Festival" on 12-14 September 2024. For the second edition, it will be themed "Dewa Det Naruk utan peten Beli Ata Vian Sawe" or "Greeting the World with Sikka Tenun". The Maumere Festival aims to promote Sikka tourism to the world. The Explore Maumere Festival is expected to attract the locals and tourists to visit and enjoy various top tourism destinations in Sikka, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara.
Chair Committee of Explore Maumere Festival 2024 Ferdinand E. Edomeko said the activity has various activities such as cultural parade, arts and cultural performance, local and national music performance, as well as fashion culture Sikka parade. Besides, the event also showcases micro small medium businesses, traditional technology, as well tourism and cultural books. Then, there was also a fashion show competition, flute performance, and storytelling competition about Sikka tenun or woven cloth.
As the name suggests, the Explore Maumere Festival 2024 will explore a number of top, unique, and interesting tourist locations. Acting Sikka Regional Secretary, Margaretha Movaldes da Maga Bapa, said that Sikka Regency has extraordinary resource potential for development. Therefore, it is hoped that the 2024 Maumere Exploration Festival will not only become an annual cultural event, but also significantly increase the tourism and economic potential of Sikka Regency.
July
The Indonesian Embassy cooperates with Tokyo Fuji Art Museum to organize Indonesian Exhibition
Written by rahma
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The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan is collaborating with the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum to organize an Indonesian exhibition entitled "Indonesia: Harmony in Diversity - the Road to Cultural Exchange with the World" from July 6 to September 29, 2024.
Indonesian Deputy Ambassador to Japan Maria Renata Hutagalung in Tokyo on Tuesday (July 9) conveyed the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo and the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum have collaborated for the first time to present a number of Indonesian artworks to the Japanese public. Through this exhibition, it is expected that Japanese people can take a deeper look at the richness of Indonesian art.
According to Maria Renata, the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo strives continuously to introduce Indonesian art and culture in Japan. The exhibition also displayed seven paintings and two Indonesian sculptures by Affandi, Mahjuddin and Maria Tjui at the museum.
The event will also hold seminars and performances of cultural activities including traditional dance, angklung (traditional musical instrument) games and fashion shows of Indonesian Wastra traditional cloth.
Managing Director of Fuji Art Museum Shimizu Yoshiro accompanied by museum curator Mikako Hiraya expressed his appreciation for the cooperation and opportunities provided by the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo by exhibiting paintings and sculptures at the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum right on the 40th anniversary of the museum's establishment.
July
Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh and Indonesian community in Cambodia raise funds to renovate Indonesia-Cambodia Friendship School
Written by rahma
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The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Phnom Penh and the Indonesian community in Cambodia collaborated to renovate the Indonesia-Cambodia Friendship Primary and Secondary School in Prey Veng Province, Cambodia. This initiative is a contribution from the Indonesian community to the local community which coincides with the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Cambodia and the 79th anniversary of Indonesia's independence.
The inauguration ceremony of the newly renovated school was held on July 6 and attended by Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia, Santo Darmosumarto and Governor of Prey Veng, Suon Somalin, as well as Tonn Sa Im representing the Cambodian Minister of Education, Youth and Sports. In additon, donors were also present from the Indonesian community, including Indonesian businessmen in Cambodia and Indonesian citizens living and working in Cambodia.
The school renovation, which cost around US$34,000, includes updating school equipment, laboratory equipment, tables and chairs, toilets, a school gazebo that can be used for reading or other activities, as well as a new school gate. The donation was fully raised by the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh and the Indonesian community in Cambodia, which currently reaches more than 100,000 people.
Ambassador Santo Darmosumarto stated that the renovation of the school is a testament to the lasting friendship and cooperation between Indonesia and Cambodia. According to Ambassador Santo, Indonesia has a long history of contributing to the Cambodian community, and the school was first established in 1995. Currently, the Friendship School has around 790 students from kindergarten to junior high school.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Indonesian Society in Cambodia (PERMIKA), Arik Mintorogo, said that reviving the school not only provides better educational facilities for the students but also strengthens ties between the two countries.
Ambassador Santo further said that the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh and the Indonesian Community in Cambodia are committed to ensuring that students at the Indonesia and Cambodia Friendship School have proper facilities for learning. According to Ambassador Santo, these students are the future of bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Cambodia.
July
The Indonesian Embassy in Suva organizes Talanoa Session between Fijian and Indonesian media
Written by rahma
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The Indonesian Embassy in Suva held a "Talanoa" or interactive discussion session at the Paradiso Restaurant in Suva, Fiji on Wednesday (3/7). The Talanoa session was held to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between the Indonesian and Fijian media industries as well as explore potential areas for mutual collaboration.
In addition, the session was attended by representatives from the Fijian media, representatives of academics from the Fiji National University (FNU) and the University of Fiji, as well as members of the Fiji-Indonesia Friendship Association (FIFA). From Indonesia, senior journalist for Kompas newspaper, Laraswati Ariadne Anwar, and senior news anchor for SEA Today, Mochamad Achir also attended the Talanoa activity. These two senior journalists came to Fiji to participate as resource persons at the 2024 Pacific International Media Conference at the University of the South Pacific, Fiji.
The Indonesian Ambassador to Fiji, Dupito Simamora at the event affirmed the importance of the media in improving bilateral relations. Ambassador Simamora also conveyed that Fiji and Indonesia are both considered as leaders in their respective regions and there are many things that can be learned from each other as equal partners.
Moreover, Ambassador Simamora also touched on the friendship between the two countries, which is entering 50 years this year. According to him, Indonesia has long been Fiji's development partner, and relations between the two countries are based on trust and respect. Talanoa session participants discussed a wide range of issues, studying the diverse media industries in Fiji and Indonesia and discussing important issues such as freedom of expression, accurate reporting and media ethics.
Then, this session was also attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information. The Talanoa session or discussion emphasized the importance of strengthening diplomacy among people, cultural exchanges, and strengthening commitment to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, especially in the media sector.
July
Historic Border Run strengthens Indonesia-Timor Leste relations
Written by rahma
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Historic Border Run was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Dili, Timor Leste, on Saturday (6/7/2024). They collaborated with the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the Democratic Government of Timor Leste, and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), facilitated by Wini Cross-border Post (PLBN).
The Head of Wini post, Don Gaspar, stated that the Indonesian Embassy collaborated with the newly-opened Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) branch in Oecusse District, and held the Historic Border Run to tighten the bond between Indonesian and Timorese people, especially in Oecusse.
An economic partnership forum meeting between Indonesia and Timor Leste was held before the Border Run. This meeting was attended by the Regional Government of North Central Timor (TTU), Belu, Malaka, South Central Timor (TTS), Kupang, and Yogyakarta.
According to Don Gaspar, the main objective of Historic Border Run is to strengthen the connection between Indonesia-Timor Leste in terms of economy, tradition, culture, and among working staff in the country border area. This will hopefully strengthen the relationship between the two countries to improve their economy.
He added that besides the Historic Border Run, there was also a Cultural Festival in Oecusse as an entertainment activity for both countries. Gaspar also stated that the number of passersby at Wini Cross-border Post increased above average because of this event. This also contributed to improving the local economic activity at Wini post since homestay and food stalls owned by locals gained more consumers.
Initially, Historic Border Run was frequently held by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy before Covid-19. However, the Covid-19 pandemic spread across the globe at that time forcing this event to stop. The event has just been restarted by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), and the Government of Timor Leste.
The Head of Wini Cross-border Post, Don Gaspar and local people in Wini hope more Historic Border Run will be held in the border areas, because the event significantly and indirectly boosted the local economy.
July
National Library encourages Indonesian language teaching in Russia
Written by rahma
The National Library of the Republic of Indonesia encourages the implementation of the Indonesian Language Teaching Program for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) in collaboration with the V.V. Mayakovsky Central City Public Library in St. Petersburg.
A press release, quoted by ANTARA state news agency, Thursday (4/7) said that the cooperation between the libraries of the two countries was carried out through the signing of a memorandum of understanding on July 3.
To implement cooperation activities at the V.V. Mayakovsky Library, the Head of the National Library, Aminudin Azis, explained that the National Library will cooperate with the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Moscow.
Activities that are encouraged in such cooperation include the Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) teaching program. These activities can be synchronized with exhibitions of literary works, manuscripts, and other library materials from Indonesia.
Meanwhile, the librarian of V.V. Mayakovsky Library, Svetlana Gorokhova, welcomed the cooperation. She added that the implementation of cooperation with the National Library can be carried out in various forms of activities. One of them targets cultural exchanges between the two countries through collection exhibitions and seminars. Cooperation can also be carried out in the form of staff exchange for expertise development and knowledge exchange.
The V.V. Mayakovsky Library is the main public library of St. Petersburg, with two million items in its collection. Every day, the library is visited by a thousand people.
July
After being absent last year, the annual Dieng Culture Festival will be held again, from 23-25 August 2024. Entitled "The Journey", it will be held in the Dieng Kulon Tourism Village, Banjarnegara, Central Java. This activity has been awaited by local and foreign tourists, because it combines natural beauty with the unique culture of Dieng. The 2024 Dieng Culture Festival series of events is filled with art performances, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises exhibitions, Dieng Lestari actions, dreadlock hair shaving rituals, cultural carnivals, and lantern flying.
As in previous years, for two consecutive days, top and local singers and musicians are ready to enliven the Jazz Stage on the Clouds at this year's Dieng Culture Festival. There will be Andien, Marcell Siahaan, Budi Doremi, Denny Caknan, and Stars & Rabbit who are ready to rock the 2024 Dieng Culture Festival.
The ritual of shaving dreadlocks [stiff, hard and lumpy hair] for Dieng children is the most anticipated event. The dreadlocks that Dieng residents have are not artificial or intentional, but grow naturally. Usually this hair grows during childhood and can only be cut after the child ask for it. The dreadlock hair cutting then is held in a grand traditional ritual. It can be held individually or collectively. Due to the expenses the ritual is mostly conducted collectively by several children with dreadlock hair. For the people of the Dieng Plateau, the number of children with dreadlocks is correlated with community welfare.
This hair cutting procession takes place with a prayer ritual led by the elders. The dreadlocked children will go in a procession around Dieng. There are several spots that are the destination for prayer rituals, namely Bima Temple, Dwarawati Temple, Sendang Maerokoco, Arjuna Temple Complex, Gatotkaca Temple, Sikidang Crater, Balaikambang Lake, Color Lake, and Pepek River.
July
Implementing sports diplomacy, Indonesian Consulate General in San Francisco supports the Indonesian National Swimming Training Team
Written by rahma
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Indonesian Consul General in San Francisco/ California/ United States/ Prasetyo Hadi/ received a visit from the Manager of the Indonesian Swimming Training Center/ Wisnu Wardhana/ at the office of the Indonesian Consulate General in San Francisco on Wednesday (3/7/2024)//
In the meeting/ the Consul General expressed his longing for Indonesia's achievements at the international level in the field of swimming// According to Prasetyo Hadi/ a good sports management system/ a culture of sportsmanship and fair competition as well as continuous support from various groups/ including the government/ business world/ and society/ determine successful achievements in aquatic sports//
Meanwhile/ Wisnu Wardhana conveyed a series of activities of outstanding young Indonesian swimming athletes during the visit// Among others, undergoing summer program training at one of the best local swimming clubs in California//
He said/ this is a trial project to increase the capacity of young Indonesian swimming athletes abroad//
The athletes also had the opportunity to take part in the 2024 Orinda Aquatic Senior Open championship/ one of the prestigious regional swimming competitions on the West Coast of the United States//
An athlete from the Jakarta Jaquatics club/ Samuel Maxon Septionus/ was able to compete with young American athletes/ even achieved the best times in his age group for several styles/ including 50 meters and 100 meters freestyle//
Wishnu Wardhana emphasized that Indonesian swimming athletes need to experience firsthand the atmosphere of swimming training and tournaments in America which is known to be very competitive//
The meeting at the Indonesian Consulate General in San Francisco was also attended by a number of diaspora coaches and young Indonesian swimming athletes living in the Bay Area/California//
Consul for Information/Social/and Culture of the Indonesian Consulate General in San Francisco/ Mahmudin/ said/ they hoped that one day they would be able to make Indonesia proud in various regional and international competitions//
July
Medina Asian Restaurant, culinary remedy for Indonesian hajj pilgrims
Written by rahmaThe Indonesian restaurant started opening in 2015, when Abah Umar left for Arabia as an Indonesian migrant worker. From his hard work, he collected capital little by little until finally he succeeded in opening Media Asian Restaurant at the foot of Jabal Uhud. The restaurant is famous not only among settlers, even many Indonesian officials and celebrities visit it during their Haj pilgrimage. Slowly but surely Medina Asian Restaurant continues to grow, until now Abah Umar has opened 14 restaurant branches by employing 23 salespeople from Indonesia and Bangladesh.