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14
May

 A woman weaving southeast sulawesi traditional cloth - 

 

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency is ready to provide support for the development of tourism and the creative economy in Southeast Sulawesi within the framework of creating quality and sustainable tourism so that it can provide great benefits to the community.

Especially in supporting economic revival by creating jobs through the creative economy sector.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno when receiving an audience for the Forkopimda of the Southeast Sulawesi Provincial Government, Friday (13/5/2022), said Southeast Sulawesi is known for its variety of natural tourist attractions. One of the best known is marine tourism in Wakatobi.

"But of course Southeast Sulawesi is also rich in historical tourism and also the creative economy. We will certainly support it," said Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno.

Some of the support that has been prepared by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is support for organizing events in Southeast Sulawesi which are included in the Kharisma Event Nusantara (KEN) 2022. Namely the Tangkeno Festival in Bombana Regency, Kaghati Festival in Muna Regency, and the Wakatobi Wonderful Festival and Expo (WAFE) in Wakatobi Regency.

"In Southeast Sulawesi, there are also two tourist villages that are included in the top 50 of ADWI (Indonesian Tourism Village Award) 2022, namely the Limbo Wolio Tourism Village (Baubau City) and the Moramo Sumbersari Waterfall Tourism Village (South Konawe Regency)," said Sandiaga.

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy plans to also provide support for the Labengki Festival in North Konawe.

Menparekraf Sandiaga encouraged the Southeast Sulawesi Provincial Government to maximize the Special Allocation Fund (DAK) prepared by the government for tourism development.

Southeast Sulawesi Governor H. Ali Mazi, who was present online, said that his party is currently also preparing various events in the series of commemorations of the 58th Southeast Sulawesi Anniversary. One of them is Tapak Tilas, a national hero from Southeast Sulawesi, namely Oputa Yi Koo or Sultan Himayatuddin Muhammad Saydi.

"We really hope that the Minister will come at the event later," said Ali Mazi.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Friday (13/05/22), Head of the Southeast Sulawesi Tourism Office, Belli Hari Tombili, explained that Oputa Yi Koo is a hero from Southeast Sulawesi who has been designated a national hero in 2019. One of the aims of this event is to further introduce Oputa Yi Koo's struggle to the younger generation.

Oputa Yi Koo was the 20th (1752-1755) and 23 (1760-1763) Sultan of Buton with the title of Sultanate of Himayatuddin Muhammad Saydi

"At the Footprint event, the traces of Oputa Yi Koo's guerrilla struggle will be traced for approximately 56 kilometers from Buton Regency to the Peak of Mount Siopantina. Later, the Footprint will last for two days," said Belli Hari.

Apart from Tapak Tilas, in the series of the 58th Southeast Sulawesi Anniversary which will take place from 22 to 28 May 2022, various other events will also be filled. Such as scrutiny of struggle, story telling competitions, MSME exhibitions, video contest competitions, vlogs, photos, and boat decoration competitions.

"There will also be a 5-kilometer run in the tourist village of Limbo Wolio," said Belli.

The running event will provide an interesting experience because the participants will run through a tourist village located within the Buton Fort Palace (Wolio Fort) Baubau City.

Regarding the development of tourist villages, Belli explained that his party this year will develop 18 tourist villages in North Sulawesi. Previously, the 18 tourist villages were included in the top 500 ADWI 2022.

"We have also taken a policy to organize activities such as training to be held in tourist villages. Such as the coordination meeting for the development of the Southeast Sulawesi tourism village some time ago that we held in one of the tourist villages in Buton Regency," said Belli.

"As a result, the circulation of money for the Regency scale is quite large. Imagine that people come there to stay at a homestay, eat there, learn about the culture, then the creative industry, souvenirs, everything is alive. So in the future we will take a policy on activities such as training, workshops , seminars, we direct them to be held in tourist villages. People in Southeast Sulawesi now have a fever for tourist villages," said Belli//VOI

14
May

Perform literacy greetings on it's 42nd anniverssary during a press conference - 

 

At the age of 42 this year, the National Library of Indonesia carries the theme "Library Transformation to Realize a National Digital Ecosystem", a very appropriate tagline to face the industrial revolution 4.0, where in recent years, National Library and all library units in Indonesia are under its auspices, continue to synergize with all changes in society.

The head of the National Library of Indonesia, Muhammad Syarif Bando, said that the library as the leading sector in developing and fostering a love of reading runs programs related to the development of literacy culture. The development of libraries in Indonesia is carried out through various information technology-based service innovations.

"Libraries as a means to provide lifelong learning resources and play an important role in educating the nation's life, are required to have capacity building, design and interactivity, as well as changing mindsets," he explained, in a press conference session held at the National Library of Indonesia Building, 24th Floor, Friday. , (13/5).

In his presentation, the Head of the National Library of Indonesia expressed his highest appreciation to all people known or unknown, who have recorded and written good things in the scope of history and development of human civilization in this country, because it is a priceless heritage which is now the main collection of the National Library of Indonesia. in conducting literacy to the community.

"Innovation of thought is far more powerful than physical warfare. Without strong reading materials, we will not have the power to think. So on this 42nd anniversary celebration, National Library of Indonesia wants to invite all parties to be able to provide reading materials," he asked.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Friday (13/05/22), literacy has a positive contribution in creating a skilled, skilled, creative, and innovative workforce. It is necessary to continue to develop the ability of workers and the workforce in adopting new tools, processes and procedures to be ready to face the industrial revolution 4.0.

Improving the quality of superior human resources (HR) who have the ability to adapt technology is very much needed, in order to support the implementation of digital-based economic transformation. This is where the library plays a role in improving the literacy skills of human resources through library transformation to create a national digital ecosystem//VOI

 

12
May

The 1st Tourism Working Group 2022 - 

 

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency promotes a variety of creative economy products in the 1st Tourism Working Group 2022, on 10-11 May 2022 at Sudamala Resort, Labuan Bajo, NTT.

Among them are the traditional clothes worn by the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, in the form of Mandar Sureq Marasa silk weaving; a songke scarf typical of Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, worn by the Chair of the Tourism Working Group, Frans Teguh, and the Co Chair of the Tourism Working Group, Iman Santosa; until the presentation of a variety of processed culinary products typical of East Nusa Tenggara.

The Mandar Sureq Marasa silk woven cloth worn by Menparekraf Sandiaga when opening the 1st Tourism Working Group online is a new weaving motif from West Sulawesi, which was the idea of ​​the West Sulawesi Provincial Tourism Office.

Menparekraf said that Sureq Marasa cloth is one of the creative economy products that can improve the community's economy, especially craftsmen, the majority of whom are women from the coastal areas of West Sulawesi.

"Sutra Sureq Marasa is made with a handmade process and woven with traditional tools, all of which are done by human labor, so it has a high selling value," said the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy.

Not only traditional clothes were presented, products from the culinary sub-sector typical of NTT were also displayed at the 1st TWG 2022. The presence of a variety of creative and creative products at the 1st TWG 2022 in Labuan Bajo is expected to introduce the diversity and uniqueness of Indonesian culture to the G20 delegates.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Thursday, President Director of BPOLBF (Executing Agency for the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority) Shana Fatina said that presenting creative and creative products at the 1st TWG 2022 event was an effective promotion tool for the delegates.

"The displays that we display at this event are packaged attractively, such as typical NTT coffee, there are 4 types of coffee offered, namely Juria, Robusta, Arabica, Yellow Catur. Robusta Manggarai and Arabica Manggarai coffees and Arabica Bajawa already have geographical indication certifications so that they have value There are also exclusive hampers of products from 11 Floratama Districts, including honey from Lembata, Sorghum Sugar Syrup from East Flores, Herbal Tea from Manggarai, Juria Arabica Coffee from East Manggarai, Coconut Chips from Nagekeo, Sweet Cocoa Beans from Sikka, Pineapple Sambal from Ende, Bajawa Arabica Coffee from Ngada, Cinnamon Cocoa Walnuts from Alor, Caramel Cashew Nuts from Bima, and also Crystal Palm Sugar from Mabar," explained Shana Fatina.

"Also decorations for meeting attributes, including songke Manggarai woven by Flores women and handmade Komodo dragon statues from the community, show the power of community-based creative economy in Labuan Bajo," added Shana.

In addition to the results of creative and creative products, continued Shana, other promotional materials were also displayed, such as the Flores Coffee book, books and photos of the coffee making and grinding process as well as the screening of a promotional video for Labuan Bajo tourism which described the natural beauty, unique culture, and the power of sustainable tourism in the session the TWG//VOI

12
May

One of Labuan bajo ports - 

 

With the selection of Labuan Bajo as one of the G20 Side Event venues, more and more eyes are looking at Labuan Bajo in particular and East Nusa Tenggara in general. Labuan Bajo is no longer just a vacation spot, but also a place for holding various national and international meetings, and other activities.

As a continuation after previously successfully hosting Asia International Water Week (AIWW) last March, Labuan Bajo again hosted the G20 side event. From 10 to 11 May 2022, "The 1st Tourism Working Group (1st TWG)" will be held in a hybrid manner at Sudamala Resort Labuan Bajo. The main issue that will be discussed at TWG 1 this time is the strengthening of the community as agents of change for a more quality and sustainable tourism transformation centered on the five pillars of action, so that the recovery and revival of the tourism sector and the creative economy after the COVID-19 pandemic can be felt by the community.

As a work unit under the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf), the Implementing Agency for the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority (BPOLBF) continues to coordinate with relevant ministries and institutions to make the G20 side event successful, especially TWG 1. According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Wednesday, Frans Xaverius Teguh, Plt. Deputy for Resources and Institutions Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf said that BPOLBF coordinated with related ministries/agencies to complete several developments in order to make the G20 implementation a success.

“Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf together with the central government continue to supervise the locations supporting the implementation of the G20 event, one of which is in Labuan Bajo. BPOLBF together with ministries, institutions and stakeholders have completed the development of Waterfront City in Labuan Bajo, to support the implementation of TWG 1," said Fransiskus.

The President Director of BPOLBF, Shana Fatina also said that the holding of TWG 1 Labuan Bajo is proof that Labuan Bajo is ready to welcome other international events in the future.

"Labuan Bajo has become a venue for international events, this indirectly informs the public that Labuan Bajo is ready to welcome international events so that other big events can of course be held in Labuan Bajo," said Shana Fatina.

Shana also continued that Labuan Bajo, with its sustainable and community-based tourism, is ready and able to host various other world-class events, especially after the pandemic.

"The trend of tourism after the pandemic is sustainable tourism, community-based, and this is something that has been pioneered and done for the last 3 years, how tourism is no longer oriented to quantity but also quality, tourist satisfaction and the community itself," explained Shana.

Shana said that Labuan Bajo was ready to welcome these international events and other international events in the future and that BPOLBF was present as a representative of the central government in the regions which orchestrated all interests in building sustainable and competitive Labuan Bajo tourism//VOI