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The Indonesian Consulate General in Cape Town held an Indonesian People's Market in the city of Mossel Bay, South Africa  on 27^th April 2024.  The Indonesian People's Market is part of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and South Africa. This activity is also at the request of the local government who noticed the success of a similar event at the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia Cape Town in October 2023. In his speech,  Alderman Niklaas Booisen  representing the Mossel Bay City Government  appreciated the Indonesian People's Market as a reflection of the spirit of 30 years of diplomatic relations of both countries which is expected to be held annually.

On that occasion, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia Cape Town,  Tudiono said that the People's Market tradition has been going on in Indonesia since hundreds of years ago. People's Market reflects the character of the Indonesian people who are simple, sincere, and friendly.  Moreover, Tudiono explained that it is an honor to be able to introduce the tradition to Mossel Bay,  to further strengthen relations between the communities of the two countries that have close historical and socio-cultural relations.

Furthermore, Mossel Bay is a small town in the Western Cape Province, 387 kilometers from Cape Town, but the Indonesian People's Market was attended by around 1,159 visitors. The Indonesian People's Market presents 15 Indonesian booths and 6 local booths. Indonesian booths promote a variety of Indonesian cuisine, tourism potential and various Indonesian products.

From the meetings and business matching between Indonesian vendors and distributors of Indonesian products with Mossel Bay business partners during the Indonesian People's Market, a number of local pharmaceuticals are interested in balsam products from Indonesia.  There is also 1 local importer who is interested in importing spice products or distributors who are interested in marketing Kalbe International products and Mossel Bay City Council members who are interested in seeking marketing of noodle products to supermarkets in Mossel Bay//