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Primaduta Award for Lebanese Businessman (0)
The Indonesian Embassy in Beirut has acknowledged its continued support for trade cooperation improvement between Indonesia and Lebanon. Indonesian Ambassador to Lebanon Hajriyanto Y Thohari gave the Primaduta Award to Lebanese businessman and importer, George R Fattouh. The award was given for his service in helping market Indonesian products in Paris from the Middle East. The award was given at a ceremony at the Indonesian Embassy in Beirut, Thursday (11/1) Fatough, is the owner of George R. Fattouh S.A.L, a business that has been importing Indonesian products since the 1980s. It has a range of products, including: palm oil and its derivatives, oil and fats (including cocoa butter substitute, fat spread, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, and lauric confectionery fats), cardboard, stationary, and school equipment. Some Indonesian products are now even available at famous retail networks, such as Spinney’s and Carrefour. In 2022, the value imported by George R. Fattough S.A.L of Indonesian products, was 981.3 million USD. This was a 149.5 million USD increase when compared to 2021. Fattouh said Indonesian products are known for their quality and are in high demand in Lebanese markets. However, he said, the challenge now is increasing freight costs due to security challenges in the region.
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Garulina (0)
Listeners, a number of delicious dishes were served to the guests of Dhaup Ageng Pura Pakualaman Yogyakarta, at the wedding reception of the youngest son of K.G.P.A.A. Paku Alam X, namely B.P.H. Kusumo Kuntonugroho with Laily Annisa Kusumastuti which was held on January 10, 2024.Head of the Customs and Accommodation Division, Dhaup Ageng Pura Pakualaman, KRT Radyo Wisroyo said that the menu served to guests was quite varied. These menus are typical menus prepared by Pakualaman Pura, Indonesian menus and western food menus were also available. All invited guests including VIP and VVIP guests got the same menu. The first menu served to welcome guests, namely two types of welcome drink, namely lime lemongrass and ginger drink with lime. The welcome drink was given when guests sat down and watched the Bedhaya Sidamukti and Bedhaya Kakung Indrawidagda dance performances. Next, they gotsnacks for appetizer such as croquettes and other light snacks. There is a snack that is considered quite special and rare called Garulina. Garulina was the opening snack at the Pahargyan Dhaup Ageng Pakualaman lunch on the first day. Garulina has been around since the era before Indonesian independence. Garulina is actually not a typical Central Javanese food. It looks like the Lapis Legit layered cake, but there is something different, because there is a special layer like vla which is made from fresh milk, eggs and sugar. To get this sweet snack, Pakulaman Temple has to place a special order from the third generation of makers who have been pioneering since the 1950s. In Jogja, Garulina is very difficult to find and is considered rare because it is not sold every day.
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August
Religious tourism attraction in Semarang is able to attract other countries. As we know, many houses of worship in the capital city of Central Java, have their uniqueness and characteristic. There are 6 religions which are recognized in Indonesia, and their houses of worship can be found in Semarang and become religious tourism objects. The oldestone is Taqwa Sekayu mosque which was built in 1413, and the second oldest mosque in Indonesia. Semarang Mayor, Hendrar Prihadi explored a number of cooperations with other countries which has historical relations with Semarang. After exploring cooperationwith Chinato develop tourism object, Sam Poo Kong. Last Sunday (19/8/2018) Hendrar Prihadi explored cooperation with Malaysia to develop historical tourism object, Wali Songo in Semarang. Mayor Hendrar Prihadi received the management of Raja Sakti At Thomim Sunan Kalijaga Malaysia foundation in Semarang. The representative of the delegation Mohamad Sahrulnizam MR expressed that his visit to Semarang was encouraged by sense of brotherhood of big family to support each other in various sectors. Mohamad Sahrulnizam also believed that the meeting is also able to become the adhesive of relations between Indonesia and Malaysia.
People and foreign tourist as well as domestic tourist will be presented again various events in Boost-Sanur Village Festival 2018. The event which is one the top 10 agendas of Tourism Ministry in 2018, will be held in Sanur. Chairman of Sanur Development Foundation who is also chairman of Boost Sanur Village Festival, Ida Bagus Gede Sidartha Putra told the journalists on Monday (20/8/2018) that the event will be held for 5 days from August 22-26. The theme of this year is Mandala Giri. Ida Bagus Gede Sidartha said that Mandala Giri as a spirit of thinking to focus attention again on Mt. Agung. His party targeted Boost Sanur Village Festival 2018 can book positive result comparing 2017.
“Meugang” tradition has been practiced by Acehnese people from generation to generation. The tradition is celebrated by Acehnese people to welcome religious holidays, such as month of Ramadhan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. In one year, the tradition is celebrated three times. To celebrate Meugang, Acehnese people buy meat at traditional market. Usually, people have bought meat two days before lebaran and fasting festivities. Even though the price of the meat during this time is expensive, buying meat and eat it with their family, is a must for Acehnese. Banda Aceh Mayor, Aminullah Usman told the journalists on Tuesday (21/8/2018) that Meugang tradition only exists in Aceh. The mayor said that the tradition is celebrated as gratitude to the God on good fortune. Meanwhile, Head of the Center for Cultural Value Conservationof Aceh, Irini Dewi Wanti mentioned that Meugang tradition in Aceh has been determined as intangible cultural heritage since 2016.
August
Indonesia and the Philippines are ready to welcome their 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2019 by strengthening bilateral cooperation especially in economy. This was stated by Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister, Retno Marsudi and Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Alan Peter Cayetano, in their meeting in Jakarta on Monday (20/8). In the meeting, the two ministers discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation especially in economic sector to translate close relations that are almost three-fourth of a century for the welfare of the people. One of issues which becomes their concern, is the intensification of connectivity especially Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) route between Davao City and Bitung to encourage bilateral economy which was agreed by the two presidents last year. According to minister Retno, the increasing of the connectivity will further open the door to trade and encourage business activities of the two countries, especially local communities. Indonesia also welcomes the invitation of the government of the Philippines to strengthen economic cooperation especially in investment for the development of South Philippines which becomes autonomic region. The situation in the South of the Philippines is hoped better by legalization of Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) by the Philippines’ parliamentary in July 2018.
The commemoration of the 73rd Independence of Indonesia which was held by Ho Chi Minh City Union Friendship Organizations (HUFO), was made used by the Indonesian consulate general to conduct integrated promotion of economy, social and culture by introducing Indonesian art culture and product especially aircraft and train product. During the event, the Indonesian Consulate General expressed the close relations between Indonesian and Vietnam leaders since the beginning of the independence. The high-level visits are still going on until now. The consul also informed that flight route of HCMC – Bali is being tried by low budget airlines. In addition, the consul also conveyed Indonesian supports to the government of Vietnam by offering Indonesian products such as aircraft and train. Based on tradition, the Indonesian anniversary is followed by the cutting of tumpeng (mount-shaped yellow rice) by the consul which was given to leader of HUFO and Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Association (VIFA). The event was enlivened by dance performance which was performed by Indonesian students who study at University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH).
The increase of economic cooperation between Indonesia – Iran supports the state growth rate in each country, among others through the increase in trade cooperation, tariffs, medicines industry and many others by eliminating obstacles and changing them to be challenge. This was stated by Indonesian Ambassador to Iran, Octavino Alimudin, on the diplomatic reception to commemorate the independence of Indonesia, in Tehran, on Sunday (19/8). The ambassador said that the two countires exchanged export’s commodity in oil and gas, mining, agricultural and industrial products such as foods and beverages. Various obstacles in economic and trade turn to be challenges especially for capability of the two countries. Therefore, both countries must work together to support each other through strengthening capacity building including technology transfer.
August
The Film “November the 10th” or “Battle of Surabaya” by Mohammad Suyanto, Hery Soelistio, and Adi Djayusman won the category of “Best Animation or Animated Sequence” at the Amsterdam International Filmmaker Festival. The film produced in 2015 was nominated for three categories, namely best sound, best film, and best animation. The trophy for the winner of best animation category was received by Deputy Ambassador of Indonesian Embassy to the Netherlands in The Hague, Mr. Fikry Cassidy, representing the MSV Pictures Production House which could not attend the festival. The achievement of ‘Battle of Surabaya’ the movie at the 2018 Amsterdam International Film Festival marks the success of the film of having successfully received 24 international awards.
The embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Bangkok introduced a new platform called “The E-library of the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok” or “KBRI Bangkok E-library”. The application is presented by the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok in a bid to support the government’s program in developing the quality of education, dissemination of information, and promotion of Indonesian culture. The E-library of the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok is a digital library application that can be used on the iOS and Android platform. Within this application, there are 2.500 books, magazines, and newspapers provided by the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok in collaboration with 700 publishers both domestic and overseas. Indonesian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, Ahmad Rusdi after the launching of the digital library at the Indonesian Embassy Building in Bangkok, Saturday (18th of August 2018), said that this E-library is the first digital library of the Indonesian Embassy in the world. The launching of the application was carried out in line with the commemoration of the 73rd Independence Day of Indonesia held by the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok.
Coordinating Minister of Human Development and Culture, Puan Maharani, received the new Vice Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Chunland on Sunday (19th of August 2018). Both of them discussed the preparation of the 4th High Level Meeting People to People Exchange Mechanism (HLM-PEM) to be held in China. During his visit, Vice Prime Minister, Sun Chunlan also attended the Opening Ceremony of the 18th Asian Games, and it was her first time visiting Indonesia after she was inaugurated as the new Vice Prime Minister replacing Liu Yandong in March 2018. Through the 4th High Level Meeting People to People Exchange Mechanism (HLM-PEM), Indonesia and China have boosted their intensity in education partnership. It is recorded that there were about 14,000 Indonesian students in China in 2017 on which the trend increases every year. The another cooperation to be conducted between China and Indonesia is the cooperation of research and technology in which both of the governments support the implementation of cooperation stated in the 2018-2020 Plan of Action on Science, Technology, and Innovation Cooperation. The plan includes the implementation of Young Scientist Program facilitating Indonesian young researchers to obtain working opportunity and conducting research with Chinese researchers.
August
Scout Movement Needs Revitalization to Face Different Challenges
Written by MaryatiPresident Joko Widodo said that the Scout Movement must revitalize itself so that it can continue to form strong, resilient, noble, and innovative based on Pancasila philosophy humans. Revitalization of the Scout Movement is needed because the challenges faced by the young generation are now very different from what was faced in the past. The President was speaking at the 57th Scout Day Commemoration Ceremony at Gajahmada Field, Wiladatika Recreational Park, Cibubur, Jakarta, Tuesday (8/14) afternoon. The Scouts , said the President, must be taught not only the Morse language, but also digital language and knowledge, coding, and artificial intelligence, including knowledge about Advance robotic, and the internet. He said, the language and knowledge of the industrial revolution 4.0 which had begun to change the face of human civilization in the world, must be known. The head of state reminded that now the economy is changing, politics is changing, socio-culture is changing, everything is changing. Therefore, he asked members of the Scout Movement to emphasize that behind line-up exercises, building tents, training to make knots there are superior values of discipline, superior values of perseverance and noble character. These superior values are needed by Indonesia's young generation to win global competition now and in the future. These areneeded to bring Indonesia into a winning nation, become a victorious nation. All of that, must be instilled by the Scout Movement in creative ways, current ways, ways that are favored and captivate the attention of generation Y and Generation Z, who are critical,want to work hard, whose behavior is already increasingly digital. That, the president emphasized, must be considered by the Scout Movement to remain relevant to the lives of Indonesia's young generation today. Ending his speech, President Jokowi left a message to all members of the Scout Movement throughout the archipelago. First, to remember and maintain always Pancasila and Unity in Diversity. Secondly, to continue being a generation that is in thirst for achievement, for work hard in any field that the scout members live, because the achievements are the pride of the nation. And thirdly, if the time comes for a generation of Scout Movement members to lead this nation, the President entrusts them with the Indonesia's future. Meanwhile, Chairman of the National Scout Movement Adhyaksa Dault in a live broadcast at Pro 3 RRI, explained this year theme “ Scouts as Adhesive of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia-NKRI was to strengthen the cadre's determination to become a Glue of Unity between the nations. He explained, Scouts maintain the continuity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia by becoming a glue of the nation regardless of the Religion of Race and Groups - SARA. With formal education the challenges are increasingly evident with the existence of drug problems and inter-student brawls. Creative breakthroughs continue to take place in Scout cadres with character education.
August
Robotics Team of the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya, East Java once again made achievements. This time the robotics team won an award in the RoboWorld Cup 2018 FIRA event in Taiwan. Previously the team also won the RoboCup 2018 event in Canada and bagged the overall champion of the 2018 Indonesian Robot Contest (KRI). In a competition that took place from August 6 to 12 at the Feng Chia University Campus in Taichung City, Taiwan, the ITS robotics team managed to bring a total of 19 award goes home.The instructor of the ITS Robotics Team, Muhtadin said that specifically for the RoboWorld Cup 2018 FIRA, the full preparations only lasted for three weeks. After the completion of the Indonesian Robot Contest in mid-July, the team immediately prepared themselves for this FIRA RoboWorld Cup contest. Three teams of robots competed in Taiwan namely the Ichiro team (legged robot) competing in the FIRA Humanoid Robot Cup (HuroCup) category, the Iris team (wheeled robot) competing in the FIRA Roboshot category, and the Bayu Caraka Team (flying robot) competing in the FIRA Air category. Muhtadin in a press statement received by Antara Surabaya thanked the Ministry of Reseach and High Learning for all the opportunities and support provided until the ITS team won the championship. In addition to getting 19 awards, Robot Ichiro Adultsize which won 2 weightlifting Champion also managed to get a world record. Until the 23rd FIRA RoboWorld Cup, the weightlifting record for Adultsize class robots is 100 CDs. According to Muhtadin, during the preparation of the race, they tried to always practice with 100 CDs and it turned out that the robot was able to work well. Therefore, Ichiro's team tried to increase the number of CDs lifted to 130 CDs, thus breaking the world record. He added that this record could be achieved because the robots used in the Adultsize match were large. So it has good stability and has been developed for two years.Despite bringing 19 awards, the ITS Robotic Team also encountered difficulties. Muhtadin said, this year there were several changes in the rules of the match. The rules were made more difficult than last year to give challenges to each participant. Changes to the rules of this match caused participants to face a little difficulty due to time constraints. Even though the mistakes that occur always become a lesson for the team for future success. According to Muhtadin, the ITS Robotics team still has other targets to be achieved. For Ichiro's team, it is targeted to become a Robocup champion in the Kidsize class, as well as to defend the champion in the Teensize class that has been achieved previously in Canada.
August
Fried noodle and various cultural similarities of Indonesia, for example dangdut music and traditional games such as spinning top, sack race, and kite were introduced in Colombia through the Indonesian Festival. This was stated by Ambassador of Indonesia to Colombia, Priyo Iswanto at the opening of the Indonesian Festival in commemoration of the 73rd Independence Day of Indonesia at Wisma Indonesia House yard, Bogota, on Saturday (10th of August 2018). Instant noodle products were promoted through cooking demonstration and spicy fried noodle eating competition. Sate, typical Indonesian was served as lunch to the guests. Ambassador Priyo said besides exhibition booths displaying Indonesian excellent products, there were also other exhibition booths showcasing the arts and cultural richness of Indonesia such as the gamelan musical instrument, puppets or wayangpuppet, batik, weavings, carvings, wooden sculptures, and the angklung bamboo music. The festival attended by more than 500 guests was officially opened by Indonesian Ambassador to Colombia, Priyo Iswanto; Director General of Asia, Africa, and Oceania of the Colombian Foreign Ministry, Alfredo Ramos; and Miss Grand Colombia 2018, Genesis Quintero as the Colombian Cultural Ambassador.
The Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek again successfully conducted the Indonesian Film Week from 6th to 10th of August 2018. The Tabula Rasa Movie successfully opened the Indonesian Film Festival held by the Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Center (FNCC) of Windhoek. Spectators packed the cinema hall to watch the Tabula Rasa movie highlighting the Indonesian culinary from Minang Region from West Sumatra. After watching the movie, a lot of spectators expressed their fascination towards the culinary richness of Indonesia. Besides Tabula Rasa, the Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek also presented 4 other movies namely ‘Cinta Dari Wamena’or Love from Wamena, ‘Ada Apa dengan Cinta? part 2’ or What ahppens with Love, ‘The Raid’, and ‘Sokola Rimba’or Forest School. Paula Gupta Wijaya as Acting of Economy, Information, Social, and Cultural Affairs at the Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek explained that the organizing of the Indonesian Film Week in Windhoek marked the accomplishment of the similar event in 2013 and 2014. Paulina also told that in commemoration of the 73rd Independence Day of Indonesia, the Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek established collaboration with the Government of Windhoek by holding the 2018 Namibia- Indonesia Festival (NAMINDO FEST) on August the 3rd 2018 aimed at promoting tourism, culinary, handicrafts, and business opportunity of both countries. The 2018 NAMINDO FEST was also a platform to promote the 2018 Asian Games 2018 to be held in Jakarta and Palembang.
Indonesian citizens in Rome, Italy and its surroundings enthusiastically participated in ranges of activities and competitions at an event called “ Hari Ceria Merdeka 2018” or the 2018 Cheerful Independence Day. On Sunday, August the 12th 2018, various individual and group competitions were carried out in happiness and the spirit of togetherness. The event held at the Indonesian Embassy in Rome in commemoration of the 73rd Independence Day of Indonesia was commenced by a walking march agenda. At 7.30 a.m. local time, citizens who attended the competition were divided into several groups to join the morning walk at the pride park of Rome, namely Villa Borghese. Not only joining the morning walk, as the signature of preserving the surrounding environment, citizens and diasporas of Indonesia also actively picked up trashes along the walking march route they passed. Through the press release of the Indonesian Embassy in Rome, on Tuesday (14th of August 2018), Indonesian Ambassador to Italy in Rome, Esti Andayani told that the activities were the symbol of Indonesian society’s care towards the cleanness of their residence and the brotherhood with the society of Rome. Ambassador Esti Andayani on her remark called for Indonesian Citizens under the accreditation area of the Indonesian Embassy in Rome to express their enthusiasm of commemorating the 73rd Independence Day of Indonesia by showing their solidarity for citizens in Lombok who recently have been struck by the earthquake disaster.
Ministry of Industry and Trade of Belu, East Nusa Tenggara Province, held Indonesian Archipelago Cultural Carnival and development parade. The carnival in Atambua city, on Tuesday (14/8) afternoon was held to commemorate Indonesian 73rd Birthday. Children from kindergarten, Elementary School, until Senior High School, also youth group took parts in wearing clothes from various ethnics, clothes for nurses, police and Indonesian Military (TNI), and young teachers. It certainly enlivened atmosphere that was so lively during the carnival parade around Atambua. It was also taken part in by ornamental vehicles from all the agencies of Regional Government of Belu. The head of the organizing committee, Florianus Nahak, said that the activities is a concept to embody a sense of nationalism for the border community, by prioritizing cross-culture by involving all ethnicities in Belu. Cross-cultural context was Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, nationalism, and Love of the Motherland, those were the priority. In addition, the development of the regions were highlighted through the parade.
Friendship and Unity of Bogor people might be kept despite having different political views. It was the main value in cultural show welcoming Indonesian 73rd Birthday and Bogor 536th Birthday along Jenderal Sudirman road on Sunday (12/8). About 1.000 people participated on the event which presented various Indonesia arts and cultures, such as Sisingaan, Jaipong, and Pencak Silat. In addition, there were also ornamental cars attractions from supporters elements of the Central and Regional Governments and Community Groups and Private Companies. The Mayor of Bogor, Bima Arya, in Bogor, West Java, Sunday (12/8) revealed that this event was the pride of Bogor City residents . He believed that if all parties had mutual love, coaching, and care, Bogor City would be peaceful approaching the Presidential election 2019. According to Bima Arya, the society had to share positive activities to all people to strengthen the sense of brotherhood among the citizens, so that unity can be realized.
Various activities were held in Bali 60th anniversary, Tuesday, August the 14th 2018. One of them was fragment dance performance involving dozens of young artists from Dewata Island. Samuan Tiga dance fragments shown in Niti Mandala field in Denpasar got positive response from the society. The Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, to reporters in Denpasar on Tuesday (8/14) explained that the dance fragment contained an important history about the life journey of the people on Seribu Pura Island. One of the crucial factors was the milestone in the formation of the Pakraman Village Main Assembly on March the 17th 2004. Made Mangku Pastika said that samuan tiga dance fragments implied concrete efforts to prevent society from being divided. In the present era, the task was carried out by the Pakraman Village Main Assembly of Bali. The Governor of Bali said that samuan tiga dance fragments reflected the government's efforts assisted by all components to succeed it. The society, acknowledged by Made Mangku Pastika, has contributed greatly to the succession of the Bali Mandara program that was implemented in the last 10 years.
August
Fried noodle and various cultural similarities of Indonesia, for example dangdut music and traditional games such as spinning top, sack race, and kite were introduced in Colombia through the Indonesian Festival. This was stated by Ambassador of Indonesia to Colombia, Priyo Iswanto at the opening of the Indonesian Festival in commemoration of the 73rd Independence Day of Indonesia at Wisma Indonesia House yard, Bogota, on Saturday (10th of August 2018). Instant noodle products were promoted through cooking demonstration and spicy fried noodle eating competition. Sate, typical Indonesian was served as lunch to the guests. Ambassador Priyo said besides exhibition booths displaying Indonesian excellent products, there were also other exhibition booths showcasing the arts and cultural richness of Indonesia such as the gamelan musical instrument, puppets or wayangpuppet, batik, weavings, carvings, wooden sculptures, and the angklung bamboo music. The festival attended by more than 500 guests was officially opened by Indonesian Ambassador to Colombia, Priyo Iswanto; Director General of Asia, Africa, and Oceania of the Colombian Foreign Ministry, Alfredo Ramos; and Miss Grand Colombia 2018, Genesis Quintero as the Colombian Cultural Ambassador.
The Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek again successfully conducted the Indonesian Film Week from 6th to 10th of August 2018. The Tabula Rasa Movie successfully opened the Indonesian Film Festival held by the Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Center (FNCC) of Windhoek. Spectators packed the cinema hall to watch the Tabula Rasa movie highlighting the Indonesian culinary from Minang Region from West Sumatra. After watching the movie, a lot of spectators expressed their fascination towards the culinary richness of Indonesia. Besides Tabula Rasa, the Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek also presented 4 other movies namely ‘Cinta Dari Wamena’or Love from Wamena, ‘Ada Apa dengan Cinta? part 2’ or What ahppens with Love, ‘The Raid’, and ‘Sokola Rimba’or Forest School. Paula Gupta Wijaya as Acting of Economy, Information, Social, and Cultural Affairs at the Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek explained that the organizing of the Indonesian Film Week in Windhoek marked the accomplishment of the similar event in 2013 and 2014. Paulina also told that in commemoration of the 73rd Independence Day of Indonesia, the Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek established collaboration with the Government of Windhoek by holding the 2018 Namibia- Indonesia Festival (NAMINDO FEST) on August the 3rd 2018 aimed at promoting tourism, culinary, handicrafts, and business opportunity of both countries. The 2018 NAMINDO FEST was also a platform to promote the 2018 Asian Games 2018 to be held in Jakarta and Palembang.
Indonesian citizens in Rome, Italy and its surroundings enthusiastically participated in ranges of activities and competitions at an event called “ Hari Ceria Merdeka 2018” or the 2018 Cheerful Independence Day. On Sunday, August the 12th 2018, various individual and group competitions were carried out in happiness and the spirit of togetherness. The event held at the Indonesian Embassy in Rome in commemoration of the 73rd Independence Day of Indonesia was commenced by a walking march agenda. At 7.30 a.m. local time, citizens who attended the competition were divided into several groups to join the morning walk at the pride park of Rome, namely Villa Borghese. Not only joining the morning walk, as the signature of preserving the surrounding environment, citizens and diasporas of Indonesia also actively picked up trashes along the walking march route they passed. Through the press release of the Indonesian Embassy in Rome, on Tuesday (14th of August 2018), Indonesian Ambassador to Italy in Rome, Esti Andayani told that the activities were the symbol of Indonesian society’s care towards the cleanness of their residence and the brotherhood with the society of Rome. Ambassador Esti Andayani on her remark called for Indonesian Citizens under the accreditation area of the Indonesian Embassy in Rome to express their enthusiasm of commemorating the 73rd Independence Day of Indonesia by showing their solidarity for citizens in Lombok who recently have been struck by the earthquake disaster.
August
Borneo Cultural Charm Festival is being held again from 11-15 August 2018. This year the Festival is held in Banjarmasin, the capital city of South Kalimantan, after last year it was held at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) Jakarta. This activity is centered in the former South Kalimantan Governor's Office, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Banjarmasin. The festival is filled with Dayak cultural performances that featured various arts, such as traditional dances and creations, talawang or shields painting and sculpting, blowpipe competition , regional culinary, exhibits of superior products, Dayak charm photo competitions and other South Kalimantan traditions. The event was also marked by a cultural carnival involving participants from Kalimantan as well as involving the local community such as old bicycle lovers or ontel mania. This carnival was attended by participants from Kalimantan and neighboring Malaysia. Chairperson of the Borneo Cultural Enchantment Festival II Ramond said, this activity is targeted to be attended by hundreds of participants from provinces throughout Kalimantan, as well as from neighboring countries. According to Ramond, as the host of the South Kalimantan Provincial Government and the Dayak Customary Council (DAD), South Kalimantan had prepared to welcome guests and contingents from other provinces in order to provide the best in the implementation of this national scale activity. Head of South Kalimantan Tourism Office, Heriansyah, said that the Borneo Cultural Enchantment Festival II is expected to increase foreign and domestic tourists in the 2020 tourist visits program. According to him the festival would be attended by a number of ministers of the Indonesian Working Cabinet, 12 Ambassadors of friendly countries namely Germany, France, Italy, Czech, Brazil, Netherlands, China, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam. This activity is also attended by Dayak communities in Sarawak, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. Meanwhile Chairperson of the South Kalimantan Dayak Customary Council (DAD) Difriadi Darjat said the theme carried for 2018 is "With Our Culture and Tourism Moving to Build Kalimantan to Be More Prosperous". According to him, this festival is presenting the wealth, local wisdom of the people of Kalimantan, both in the form of cultural arts and mixed or blended culture imbued with the spirit of Bhineka Tunggal Ika. Difriadi added that this activity was a means of promotion and publication of art and culture of the people of Kalimantan.
August
Asian Ceramic Exhibition held by Jakarta Tourism and Culture Department has been taking place at the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics located at Jalan Pos Kota No. 2, West Jakarta since August 4 until September 2 to enliven Asian Games 2018. Acting Head of Jakarta Tourism and Culture Department, Asiantoro explained that the exhibition raises the theme ”Ceramic Asia in Batavia: The Age of Partnership”. In this event, 200 ceramic collections from various countries in Asia are being exhibited. Of the 200 ceramics exhibited, some come from Indonesia, China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and other countries in Asia. Meanwhile, Head of Jakarta Art Museum of the Tourism and Culture Department, Esti Utama said that a variety of collections displayed at the exhibition come not only from the Art and Ceramics Museum, but also from other places, such as Purna Bhakti Museum of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah -TMII, the National Archaeological Research Center, and private property or collectors.The concept of the exhibition is packed by exhibition curator, Prof. Naniek Harkantiningsihto present ceramic remains evidence that show Jakarta's important role in world trade routes on whichAsian ceramics were the most important of trade commodity in the past. Head of Jakarta Art Museum of the Tourism and Culture Department, Esti Utama targets around 150 thousand to 200 thousand foreign tourists and more than 200,000 local tourists to visit the exhibition. She hopes that both domestic and foreign tourists are interested in the exhibition.Moreover, the implementation is coinciding with the Asian Games.The exhibitionis the beginning of an Art Museum programs dedicated to welcome the vibrant city of Jakarta as the host of the Asian Games 2018.
August
Consulate Directorate of Indonesian Foreign Ministry reported to foreign representatives about the development of current situation in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara –NTB after the earthquake with 7,0 Richter scale hit North Lombok on 5th August. The Ministry in Jakarta on Wednesday (8/8) also reported that the handling steps are done by Indonesian government. Currently, the government is trying to evacuate the people at the area. The foreign representatives that came to the meeting expressed their condolence to the government and people of Indonesia to handle and respond quickly. To ease the coordination and information related to the foreigners in Lombok, Consulate Directorate of Foreign Ministry gave hotline number that can be contacted every time. Moreover, It also made Whatssap group with member of deputy from Indonesian Foreign Ministry, related ministries or institutions as well as foreign representatives in Jakarta.
Indonesian Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi appreciated the condolence and grief remark conveyed by leaders of friendly countries over the earthquake in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara –NTT (5/8) . While attending the 51st ASEAN Anniversary in Jakarta on Wednesday (8/8), Minister Retno said that the Indonesian government has received sympathy and grief from many leader countries and international organizations such as Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Russian President Vladimir Putin, President of South Korea Moon Jae-in, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Secretary General of the United Nations , Antonio Guterres, and Secretary General of ASEAN, Lim Jock Hoi. Those countries are also ready to give assistance needed by Indonesia in overcoming the problem post-earthquake. Minister Retno said that all foreign tourists have been evacuated by local government and several parties since the earthquake with magnitude of 7 Richter scale. Then, Minister Retno at "7th Bali Process Ministerial Conference" in Bali on Tuesday (7/8) said that there are not foreign tourists to be victims at the disaster. At least, 700 tourists with local people were evacuated from Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno heading to Bangsal Port to anticipate the next earthquake.
Indonesian Ambassador to Tunisia, Ikrar Nusa Bhakti released 6 scholarship participants of Darmasiswa from Tunis in 2018/2019 academic at Indonesian Embassy in Tunisia on Monday (6/8). At the meeting, Ambassador Ikrar expected that the participants can learn language, art and culture of Indonesia optimally. Darmasiswa participants from Tunisia will be replaced in several universities such as Udayana Univin Bali, Katolik Soegijapranata University in Semarang, Trisakti Tourism Academic School in Jakarta, Jakarta State University and State Polytechnic in Bali. Besides learning Indonesian language, several participants can also learn and explore culinary and Indonesian herb treatment. The Indonesian ambassador also instructed the participants to obey the rules and norms in Indonesia and know the local culture.