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The Head of Culture and Tourism Office of Bandung, Kenny Dewi Kaniasari, said more than 2,000 people consisting of representatives from several Asian African countries, representatives from several cities and provinces in Indonesia, and some communities and students in Bandung participated in the Asian African Carnival 2018. The event themed "Respect For Diversity" was held in the city of Bandung, West Java, Saturday, April 28th.

“Well, for the membership, the total number of participants of Asian African Carnival who have already registered is about 2,300 people. It consists of representatives of several countries. We have received confirmation that 15 countries participate in the carnival. Then there are also 10 regions in Indonesia, and also communities from the city of Bandung and West Java, and also groups of students in the city of Bandung. So the total is about 2,300 people,” Kenny Dewi Kaniasari said.

Kenny Dewi Kaniasari to RRI World Service Voice of Indonesia recently added that Bandung city administration through Bandung Culture and Tourism Office as the organizer, has been trying to show various performances that describe the cultural diversity of the Asian and African countries. Asian African Carnival, which is one of the series of events in Asia-Africa Week 2018 which runs from 23 to 29 April, was held to commemorate the 63 years of Asian-African Conference. The Asia Africa Carnival 2018 is the fourth held after firstly being held in 2015. (VOI/Dee/Trans Rezha/AHM)