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Indonesia was again present at the 45th International Tourism Exhibition which took place in Belgrade, Serbia from 22 to 25 February. Indonesia's participation in this exhibition shows its commitment to strengthening international collaboration in the tourism sector.

Press release from the Indonesian Embassy in Belgrade received by Antara, Thursday, February 22 stated that Indonesia's participation in this year's tourism exhibition was not only a tourism promotion event, but also to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Serbia. The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Belgrade presented three travel agents to promote various aspects of Indonesian tourism. These three travel agents showcased various natural beauties, cultural heritage, culinary experiences and quality travel packages.

The Indonesian Embassy in Belgrade also displayed the richness of Indonesian culture through performances of the Dwipantara flute-lute and traditional Indonesian dances. Dwipantara is a flute-lute group consisting of Indonesian musicians who live in Istanbul, Turkey. It is hoped that the show will give visitors a glimpse of Indonesia's cultural diversity, while increasing Indonesia's attractiveness as a tourist destination.

The 45th International Tourism Exhibition in Belgrade is the biggest tourism promotion event and most visited in the Balkan region. The exhibition promotes and attracts visitors to new destinations, so that it can encourage economic activity.

North Sulawesi has 3 lakes as main tourist attractions, one of which is Lake Moat. This lake is located in East Bolaang (read: Bola - ang) Mongondow Regency, North Sulawesi. Moat Lake is a volcanic lake. This lake is located in the Mount Ambang nature reserve area, and is at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level.

To get to Moat Lake, you can depart from Manado via the Trans Sulawesi route, towards Gorontalo, until you reach Kotamobagu City. The journey from Manado to the city of Kotamobagu takes around three to four hours.

Because there is still no public transportation to get to Moat Lake, it's best to rent a vehicle from Manado. The name of this lake comes from the word Mo'oat in the Mongondow language, meaning "Land that arises in the middle of water".

When you are at the Moat Lake tourist attraction, you will be greeted with very cool air and very beautiful nature. This beautiful view will spoil your eyes and also amaze you.

The water of this lake looks so clear, combined with various beautiful natural views around the Moat Lake tourist attraction, which will make you feel relaxed. You can fish in this lake, because in this lake there are various types of freshwater fish such as goldfish and nilem fish. This lake is also a habitat for the Sogili eel which is a rare fish.

There is a small island in the middle of Lake Moat which you can reach using a boat that can be rented from local residents. You can enjoy the beauty of this lake in various ways, one of which is enjoying the view from the huts and houses on stilts. Likewise, for those of you who like the outdoors, there are tents available that you can set up on the edge of the lake.

Madiun Regency is a potential tourist area to be proud of, with its area consisting of forests and several other attractions such as interest tourism and cultural tourism. One of the tourist attractions that must be visited when visiting Madiun is the Seweru waterfall which has beautiful views.

Seweru Waterfall is located on the slopes of Mount Wilis at a height of 400 meters above sea level. The source of this waterfall comes from under the mountain and among shady trees. The Seweru waterfall tourist attraction is located about 25 kilometers from the city of Madiun to the east, right in Kare village, Kare sub-district. The air and environment around this waterfall is pleasantly cool. The beauty of the Seweru waterfall or which has other names such as Serondo, Selampir and Kedung Malem is accompanied by views of forest tourism which enhances the beauty of the natural panorama. Apart from that, there are also agro-tourism attractions, such as apple and orange plantations, flower gardens and also clove gardens. The shady trees and plants that grow around the waterfall also make this location feel cool, typical of mountain air, far from pollution like in big cities.

For more adventure, you can also walk closer to this waterfall, because underneath there are many large rocks that can be used as places to sit while dipping your feet. The water in the pool under the waterfall is crystal clear, inviting anyone who sees it to immediately plunge into it. Because the terrain is narrow and winding, you can only use two-wheeled vehicles to get to Seweru waterfall.

Seweru waterfall is equipped with facilities such as parking area, accommodation at varying prices, modest restaurants and stalls, also public toilets. For those of you who don't want to spend the night in an inn or hotel, you can set up camp in the area provided.

After being known as the cleanest village in the world, Penglipuran village in Bali has once again achieved prestigious recognition. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released its annual list of the best tourist villages in the world for 2024. Reporting from Time Out, there are 54 villages on this list. This number is much higher than last year, which was 32 villages. These include five villages in Peru, four villages in China, a remote village in India, as well as one Indonesian tourist village, Penglipuran.

The only Indonesian tourist village included in the list of best villages in the world in 2024 is Penglipuran. It is located in Bangli District, Bangli Regency, Bali Province.

Penglipuran Village has existed since 700 years ago during the Bangli Kingdom era. According to legend, this village was a gift from the King of Bangli to the people who fought against the Gianyar Kingdom. Customary law, known as awig-awig, is still applied in Penglipuran Village, apart from following government regulations.

Penglipuran is a traditional village that still upholds the noble values of its ancestors. These values are also included in the village layout, namely carrying out the Tri Mandala concept. According to the Tri Mandala concept, village spatial planning is divided into three areas, namely Utama Mandala, Madya Mandala, and Nista Mandala, which are ordered from the northernmost area to the southernmost area.

The distance of Penglipuran Village is around 60 kilometers from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and can be reached in 1 hour 30 minutes by car.

This tourist village with strong cultural values has also won a number of awards several years ago. Such as the third cleanest villages in the world according to the Green Destinations Foundation and the Green Destinations Foundation's Sustainable Destinations Top 100. In 2022, this village became a visiting destination for the G20 delegation.