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Indonesia as an archipelagic country has big islands such as Java, Kalimantan, Sumatera, Sulawesi and Papua. There are also small islands which have many natural tourism potentials. Take for example, Rupat island in Malacca strait. Administratively, the island belongs to the regency of Bengkalis territory, Riau province. Rupat Island covers around 1,500 m2 and it is located between Malaysia and Sumatera Island. The beaches on the island also directly border with Malacca strait. On the island, there is beach called ‘Pesona Pulau Rupat’ which stretches out until 3 regions on Rupat island beginning from Tanjung Lapin, Rhu bay, until Punak cape. Thus, Pesona Pulau Rupat is often called with the name which is given by each region. The beautiful attraction of Rupat Island is both on its nature and culture. The island has also typical dance, called ‘Zapin Api’ dance. The dance, which is accompanied by Malay music, is full of mystic. Because, before the attraction is begun, the dancers who consist of 5 male dancers, will circle burnt incense. During the performance, audiences are allowed to light fire. The dance is almost extinct because the dance’s leader is only 2 persons who are getting older. Thus, the dance needs new generation to preserve for young generation. Rupat Island can be accessed from Pekanbaru, Dumai, or Bengkalis. The main line of transportation to the island is by sea. If one departs from Dumai, they can use roll-on-roll Dumai-Rupat ship whose departure time has been scheduled. The trip from Dumai to Rupat Island takes around 20-30 minutes. While if you depart from Bengkalis, it will take around 2 hours. If you want to stay at night, you can rent local people’s house or homestay. 

Asian Para Games 2018 was officially opened last Saturday (6/10). President Joko Widodo using sign language opened the third Asian Disabled Sports event. For more than a week, until October 13, 2018, the attention of the Asian community, especially sports lovers will return to Indonesia, especially Jakarta. After last month, the Asian Games 2018 ended its implementation, with a record of Indonesia's success, being a successful host, and success in medal achievements. Indonesia is again committed to being successful as an organizer and medal gainer through the Asian Para Games. The Asian Para Games 2018 is an arena for more than 2,700 athletes from 43 countries to compete in 18 sports. In the sports event that is held once every 4 years, athletes who have physical limitations display their best to win medals for their country. The community is certainly waiting for the record of achievements. The opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Para Games has been witnessed by many people who assessed the success of organizing a sports event from its opening ceremony. Indonesia has successfully held the opening ceremony of the Asian Para Games 2018. The opening ceremony of the Asian Para Games 2018 had a lot of meanings from the theme “We Are One” until the programs. This theme embodies not only the motto of the Indonesian people, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika –Unity in Diversity, but also the unity of nations in Asia. One of the contents of the Asian Para Games 2018 opening event that attracted the attention of many people was the presence of the word "Ability". President Joko WI dodo along with the disabled athletes and a small girl with a disability tore down the "DIS" from the word "Disability". So, what was left behind was the word "Ability". Through the ability word, Indonesia reminds that those who have physical limitations still have the ability, ability and ability. The word reminds that everyone has the ability in his or her way, and has the right to get equal treatment. Disability is no longer shortage, but is strength. All Asians can take advantage of the momentum of the Asian Para Games 2018 to provide equality and opportunity for anyone. They may compete in a healthy manner, support equality and unite Asia. More importantly, they strengthen brotherhood. As stated by President Joko Widodo, a lot of values have emerged from the 2018 Asian Para Games event: the spirit of competition, human values and brotherhood. Everyone can certainly do that. Have a fair competition and record achievements at the Asian Para Games 2018!

Indonesia keeps trying to enhance economic cooperation with Tanzania in many fields, such as tourism and nuclear technology exploration  for economic development. The initiation of tourism cooperation and the use of nuclear technology were discussed during  a visit of the Indonesian Ambassador to Tanzania,  Ratlan Pardede to Arusha Province on Friday (28/9). During the visit to Arusha, Ambassador Pardede visited the laboratory facilities owned by Tanzania's atomic energy institution. He also  talked with Arusha Provincial Officials, Arusha Provincial Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Arusha Provincial Mining Commission. From the meeting with the Arusha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, there is a potential export of palm oil products and organic fertilizer in Arusha. Besides having fertile agricultural land, Arusha is a valuable mineral producing area, such as gold and tanzanite. The economic potential owned by Arusha can be an opportunity for Indonesia to improve economic relations between Indonesia and Tanzania. Some investment opportunities in Arusha are gold mining, agriculture, tourism and infrastructure development.

The Indonesian Consulate General in Vancouver participated again in the Vancouver International Travel Expo (VIT Expo)  2018 to promote Indonesian tourism and culture. This activity took place on September 29th at the Vancouver Convention Center. VIT Expo is a quite prestigious thematic tourism exhibition in the Province of British Columbia. The exhibition was attended by 82 participants from various countries and businesspeople in the field of tourism, such as travel agents, airlines, tourism associations  and also banks. At the VIT Expo 2018, the Indonesian Consulate General in Vancouver promoted Silk Holidays, a travel agency in Vancouver that offers tourism tour packages to Indonesia. The favorite destinations for visitors at the exhibition are Bali, Lombok and Komodo Island.

The Indonesian Embassy in Lima participated in the biggest food and beverage exhibition in Peru, Expoalimentaria 2018, by presenting Indonesia's booth in the international zone. A total of 12 Indonesian companies supported Indonesia's participation in the exhibition which was held on September 26-28. The exhibition attended by exhibitors from 21 countries was officially opened by Peruvian Minister of Agriculture, Gustavo Mostajo, Production Minister, Raul Perez Reyes, and First Vice President, Mercedes Araoz and President of the Peruvian Exporters Association, Juan Varillas. Peru's Vice President Mercedes Araoz said that the 10-year exhibition had reached US $850 million dollars in sales. According to the president of the Association of Exporters, the food and beverage industry in Peru has employed 1.6 million people. The target of 2018 is to reach 2.2 million people. The most popular products for Indonesian stand visitors are coffee products along with a variety of coffee products, in the form of coffee candy and coffee-flavored biscuits, flavored biscuits, chocolate, cheese, coconut, sugar, cocoa, ginger cookies, egg noodles, canned fish products and Indonesian instant spices.

October 5 is commemorated as the anniversary of the Indonesian National Armed Forces –TNI. On October 5, 2018, TNI enters 73 years old. TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto said that the 73rd TNI Anniversary Commemoration was carried out in every city from Sabang to Merauke. In Jakarta, the TNI's main weaponry system or Alutsista exhibition was held at the National Monument, Jakarta. The exhibition was held from Thursday to Saturday, September 27-29, 2018. Alutsista on display included Anoa, Komodo and leopard tanks. Every year, the alutsista exhibition in Monas attracts the attention of people who want to witness or take photos with defense equipment. Not only in Jakarta, on the 73rd TNI anniversary, and Kodam IV / Diponegoro will hold an Alutsista exhibition on the Ahmad Yani Army Air Base, Semarang. Head of Information on Military Region IV / Diponegoro, Colonel Arh Zaenudin said that the activity is carried out on 5 to 7 October 2018. The opening of the exhibition is held after the ceremony at Ahmad Yani Air Base on 5 October. At the exhibition displayed alutsista from the Army, Sea and Air where Apache helicopters will be the main focus. The event will also feature TNI Yong Moo Do martial arts demonstrations, dances, and art performances. Commemorating the 73rd TNI Anniversary, the TNI held 2018 Indonesian National Armed Forces International Marathon to be held at Kuta Beach, Mandalika, Bali. The running competition was held on 23 September 2018 and it has a total prize of Rp10 billion. In Palembang, the red-white heritage flag was paraded around the city on Saturday, September 29, 2018. The procession was a series of flag relay activities welcoming the TNI anniversary. The flag relay series was carried out in a relay, involving TNI-Polri personnel and community elements. After Palembang, the parade passed through a number of other major cities, such as Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Balikpapan, Manado, Kupang, Ambon, Sorong and ended in Merauke.