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October
October
Indonesian Consulate General in Perth Promotes Indonesia Through Film Festival in Western Australia
Published in International News
VOInews, Perth: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Perth is once again promoting Indonesian culture through the *Road to Indonesia–Western Australia Film Festival (IWAFF) 2025*. This film festival took place from October 1-6, 2024, across various venues in the city of Perth, Western Australia, as part of the preparations for the upcoming IWAFF 2025.
In a press release issued by KJRI Perth in Jakarta on Tuesday (10/7), the Indonesian Consul General in Perth, Listiana Operananta, highlighted the power of film as a universal language that resonates with a broad audience. "Film is an effective medium for promoting Indonesia, as it can be understood and appreciated by all," she stated.
The festival was held at multiple venues, including Murdoch University and Curtin University, which hosted film screenings as well as discussions on the world of cinema. Some of the featured films included "Eksil" by Lola Amaria and "Orpa" by Qun Film.
KJRI Perth collaborated with the Department of Culture and Tourism of East Java Province in showcasing 25 short films from East Javanese filmmakers. These films were screened at the Backlot Cinema and the Western Australia State Library in Perth, presenting the richness of Indonesian culture and the creativity of Indonesian filmmakers to an international audience.
In addition to the film screenings, Murdoch University and Curtin University also organized special workshops on documentary filmmaking. These workshops provided a platform for young filmmakers to share knowledge and experiences, while also strengthening the ties between the creative communities of Indonesia and Western Australia.
The "Road to IWAFF 2025" event also featured a screening of *Onde Mande*, a film by Visinema, which is a comedic drama depicting the traditional life of the Minangkabau people in West Sumatra. The screening received enthusiastic responses from the Western Australian public, who were eager to learn more about Indonesian culture through cinema.
The festival concluded with the screening of 25 short films by East Javanese filmmakers, spanning a wide range of genres including drama, horror, comedy, and documentary. This series of events is expected to strengthen the relationship between East Java and Western Australia, particularly in the field of creative industries, and to pave the way for the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the *Sister Province/State* partnership between the two regions.
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October
October
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno Promotes Batik at WCCE 2024
Published in International News
VOInews, Tashkent – Indonesia's Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, attended the *World Conference on Creative Economy* (WCCE) 2024 in Uzbekistan on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. This prestigious event provided a significant platform for him to promote Indonesian batik to international delegates, coinciding with the celebration of World Batik Day.
"Today, I am wearing batik to honor World Batik Day on October 2," Minister Sandiaga stated in his opening speech at the Boulevard Stage, Central Asian Expo, Uzbekistan. His remarks were met with enthusiastic applause from the attending delegates, highlighting the cultural significance of batik as a cherished Indonesian heritage.
World Batik Day is celebrated annually on October 2, following UNESCO's recognition of batik as an intangible cultural heritage of Indonesia in 2009. This occasion serves as a pivotal opportunity to introduce batik to a global audience, especially through international platforms such as the WCCE, thereby promoting Indonesia's rich cultural traditions worldwide.
The WCCE serves as a global forum that gathers stakeholders from various nations to discuss creative economy issues. "This conference has evolved into a global movement that unites diverse parties to advance the creative economy," Sandiaga explained. Indonesia has played a crucial role as an initiator of the WCCE, continually advocating for the creative economy as a driver of growth and inclusivity.
Minister Sandiaga emphasized the significance of the WCCE 2024 theme, *Inclusively Creative*. He asserted that this theme underscores the necessity for the creative economy to provide equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background. "The creative economy unites communities through economic and cultural development," he remarked, highlighting the potential for creativity to foster societal cohesion.
The Minister revealed Indonesia's substantial contribution to the national economy through the creative sector, stating that it accounts for approximately 8 percent of Indonesia's GDP, valued at around $93 billion. Furthermore, the creative sector plays a vital role in exports and provides employment opportunities for nearly 25 million people.
Minister Sandiaga expressed hope that the WCCE 2024, running until October 4, would bolster the role of the creative economy in fostering an inclusive and sustainable future. "Let us leverage the discussions at this conference to shape a creative economy that embraces diversity and equality," he concluded, reinforcing Indonesia's commitment to promoting its cultural heritage on the global stage.
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October
October
VOInews, Jakarta: In recognition of schools' efforts to implement environment-based programs, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek), the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag), and the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) awarded 720 schools for their achievements. The awards were presented by the Deputy Minister of Environment and Forestry on Wednesday (2/10) at the KLHK office in Jakarta.
Nur Syarifah, Senior Advisor for Regulation at Kemendikbudristek, emphasized that this award symbolizes a joint commitment between the ministries to develop environmental education. "This reflects the spirit of cooperation that drives us all to cultivate a future generation that is conscious and responsible toward the environment. The Adiwiyata Award is not only a recognition of schools' success in managing the environment but also a collective effort to build environmentally conscious future generations," she stated.
Syarifah further highlighted that the national Merdeka Curriculum allows schools the flexibility to integrate environmental education into their teaching materials. “The Merdeka Curriculum provides space for schools to develop learning materials, and it also allows various stakeholders to engage in the educational process,” she explained.
Deputy Minister of Environment and Forestry, Alue Dohong, in his remarks, stressed the crucial role schools play in shaping future generations to care for the environment. "Schools, as educational institutions, play a key role in changing behavior, shaping character, and producing a future generation that cares about the environment," he said.
He added that environmental education is a lifelong process. "The earlier we instill environmental awareness, the greater our chance of creating a better world and a sustainable environment," Alue added.
The Adiwiyata program is guided by the Ministerial Regulation of Environment and Forestry No. 05/2013, which sets the framework for the program’s implementation. The award is given to schools that adopt environmentally conscious practices and foster a healthy learning environment. The ultimate goal is to raise environmental awareness within the school community and encourage responsibility for protecting the environment.
This year’s award recognized 720 schools, with 208 receiving the prestigious Sekolah Adiwiyata Mandiri award and 512 being honored as Sekolah Adiwiyata Nasional. The Adiwiyata Nasional designation represents the initial level of the program, while the Mandiri level is awarded to schools that have sustained their commitment to environmental education at the national level.
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September
September
The 2024 BRICS Young Leaders Forum was held on Wednesday (25/9) in Kazan, Russia, highlighting various opportunities for global youth within the BRICS framework.
The event gathered officials, media representatives, experts, and opinion leader from China and Russia, along with young global participants from BRICS countries
The participants unveiled the BRICS Youth Cooperation and Development Initiative, a document that encourages the youth from BRICS countries to seize opportunities, overcome challenges, and develop a culture of sustainable innovation. They also pointed out the great potential of youth engagement in sustainable development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange.
China Daily and the Chinese Embassy in Russia co-hosted the event, which was organized by 21st Century Media and Education in partnership with Kazan Federal University. (Fern/dr/voi)