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Indonesian Consulate General in Shanghai held a "Charity Bazaar for Lombok". The event which took place last weekend on the Arch Walk Mall, was held in collaboration with the Shanghai Charity Foundation, Changning, Sinar Mas Group and the Indonesian Citizens Association in Shanghai. Acting Indonesian Consul General in Shanghai, Nidya Kartikasari to RRI World Service Voice of Indonesia’s contributor Kevin Zhao explained, the purpose of the Charity Bazaar for Lombok was to raise funds for the earthquake victims in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara Province. He explained, the implementation of activities scheduled to take place until September was an initiative of Indonesian people in Shanghai.

"The purpose of this event is actually to raise funds for Lombok. This is an initiative of Indonesian community in Shanghai. The aim is in addition to helping those who are affected by the earthquacke in Lombok, it is also to establish solidarity among citizens in Shanghai. Luckily we are supported by companies in Shanghai. Not only that, but there is also APP, with various companies and communities, the Indonesian Moto-Moto Community, churches, the Dharma Wanita Persatuan, all of them are united for Lombok today," Nidya Kartikasari said.

Nidya Kartikasari revealed that Indonesian Consultae General in Shanghai facilitated the charity bazaar, assisted by the Shanghai Charity Foundation and Arch Walk Mall owned by an Indonesian company. All sales from the charity sales will be donated to the people affected by the earthquake and to purchase medical facilities. (VOI/Kevin Zhao/AHM)