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The Indonesian Embassy in Yangon/ Myanmar/ has handed over aid of 15 million Myanmar kyats or around 7 thousand US dollars/ and 23,040 NEO MIXAGRIP tablets to the Myanmar Red Cross//

As quoted from the press statement of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ Thursday (3/10/2024)/ Chargé d'Affaires Ad Interim of the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon/ M. Arif Hidayatullah/ said/ the aid was a form of Indonesian solidarity with the people of Myanmar// He hopes/ the aid can help alleviate the suffering of those affected by the cyclone that hit the country recently//

Arif Hidayatullah handed over the aid to the President of the Myanmar Red Cross/ Myo Nyunt/ at the Myanmar Red Cross headquarters/ Wednesday (2/10/2024)//

The assistance came not only from the staff of the Indonesian Embassy in Myanmar/ but also from students and parents of the Indonesian International School Yangon and two Indonesian companies/ Japfa Comfeed Myanmar and Kalbe Myanmar//

Typhoon Yagi/ which hit Myanmar on September 12, 2024/ caused widespread damage and displacement/ so that thousands of people needed humanitarian assistance//

The donated funds will be used to provide essential supplies/ such as food/ clean water/ and shelter// While the NEO MIXAGRIP tablets will help meet the medical needs of the people affected by the typhoon//

Arif Hidayatullah expressed his deep sympathy for the victims of Typhoon Yagi/ and emphasized the importance of international cooperation in times of crisis//

Meanwhile/ Myo Nyunt expressed his gratitude for the donation// According to him/ the donation will help the Myanmar Red Cross to provide much-needed assistance and recovery for the people affected by the typhoon//

He said/ Myanmar and Indonesia are very close and mutually supportive since the struggle for independence of both countries//

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Jogja is not only famous as a student city but also known for its various natural attractions. In Gunung Kidul, there is a new beach that is still beautiful and decorated with corals, namely Mbuluk Beach, which is one of the beaches in Jogja that offers a calm atmosphere. The beach has a coastline of about 25 meters long and is considered a small beach in Kemadang village, Tanjung district, Gunung Kidul. It is hidden. Therefore, the atmosphere is still beautiful and calm.

Even though Mbuluk Beach is hidden and not many people know its existence, the panoramic beauty of Mbuluk Beach is so stunning and worth exploring. With its beautiful natural scenery and serene atmosphere, this beach is the perfect choice for tranquillity seekers and nature lovers. This beach tourism attraction is decorated with two large corals. One of the rocks is shaped like a cave with sharp rocks.In this beach, besides having white sand, and many coral reefs, here you can also find lighthouses. Visitors can also get to the top of the cliff by climbing the stairs and from the top, you can see an enchanting view that can also be used as a good photo background. To enjoy the view from the top of this cliff, visitors have to pay an additional fee of Rp 3,000. In the beach area, there is also access in the form of a wooden bridge as an exploration path, which will invite visitors to feel a different sensation of adventure. Besides, the scenery here is also Instagramable for taking pictures.

Its exotic coral rocks are also the main attraction of Mbuluk Beach. These coral rocks also create a natural ornament that is amazing. In addition, the rock caves in this area also offer an unforgettable exploration experience. For those of you looking for tranquillity and want to forget your daily routine for a moment, this cave is the perfect place to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful natural beauty. To get to Mbuluk Beach, you can drive a car or motorcycle with a travel time of approximately 2 hours. The facilities are also complete so that you don't have to worry if you are hungry or thirsty. Mbuluk Gunung Kidul Jogja Beach can be visited every day because it never closes.

Coinciding with the National Batik Day on October 2, 2024, the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) Caracas in collaboration with Canting Club Venezuela held a batik  class for the Venezuelan community at the Hall of the Indonesian Embassy in Caracas. The activity which was attended by 25 participants aims at introducing batik as one of the identities of the Indonesian nation to the Venezuelan people  as well as strengthen diplomatic relations in the field of culture between Indonesia and Venezuela. The activity was opened by Indonesian Ambassador to Caracas,  Imam Edy Mulyono and Angela Mata as a batik teacher.

Ambassador Imam  in his remarks conveyed that batik is a combination of art and culture that is very global. One of the efforts of the Indonesian Embassy in Caracas to promote batik this year is to invite four batik fashion designers in a bid  to showcase their work through a fashion show in Caracas in May 2024. Ambassador Imam Edy Mulyono hopes that through this activity friendship and cooperation between Indonesia and Venezuela is getting closer.

This batik class will be held throughout October 2024  and will be divided into eight classes. In these classes,  the participants will be introduced to the history of batik, batik making methods  and the process of making batik  from drawing to becoming a beautiful batik artwork. At the end of the activity, the batik participants are expected to exhibit their work in one of the museums in Caracas to be widely enjoyed by the local community.

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Indonesia won the title of Asia's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination at the 2024 World Travel Awards held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Manila, Philippines. This title was previously given to Japan, Thailand, and Sri Lanka in previous years in turn. This year, several other countries nominated for the category of Asia's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination are China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The World Travel Awards is an award event for countries for their excellence in various sectors of the tourism industry. Awards are given annually based on votes from professionals in the travel industry and the general public.

Thanks to its geographical location, Indonesia offers extraordinary natural wealth. From majestic active volcanoes to lush tropical forests, and beautiful coral reefs in the ocean. All of these are the main attractions for adventure tourists. The characteristics and experiences of each adventure tourism object are different in each place, from trekking in the mountains such as Rinjani, to rafting on the fast-flowing rivers of Kalimantan. In fact, Komodo Island offers a rare experience with conservation tourism, where tourists can see Komodo dragons in their natural habitat.

Indonesia doesn’t only rely on its natural beauty, but also continues to innovate in developing authentic adventure tourism experiences. Currently, global travel agents are contributing to promoting adventure tourism in Indonesia. Quoted from Antara, the international travel agent Interpid Travel focuses on direct interaction with local communities and traditional accommodation. They are targeting to increase the number of tourists to Indonesia to 20,000 people in 2030 and 4,000 tourists in 2024, with special tourism in Sulawesi, Raja Ampat, Kalimantan, and Flores.