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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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February
Indonesia was again present at the 45th International Tourism Exhibition which took place in Belgrade, Serbia from 22 to 25 February. Indonesia's participation in this exhibition shows its commitment to strengthening international collaboration in the tourism sector.
Press release from the Indonesian Embassy in Belgrade received by Antara, Thursday, February 22 stated that Indonesia's participation in this year's tourism exhibition was not only a tourism promotion event, but also to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Serbia. The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Belgrade presented three travel agents to promote various aspects of Indonesian tourism. These three travel agents showcased various natural beauties, cultural heritage, culinary experiences and quality travel packages.
The Indonesian Embassy in Belgrade also displayed the richness of Indonesian culture through performances of the Dwipantara flute-lute and traditional Indonesian dances. Dwipantara is a flute-lute group consisting of Indonesian musicians who live in Istanbul, Turkey. It is hoped that the show will give visitors a glimpse of Indonesia's cultural diversity, while increasing Indonesia's attractiveness as a tourist destination.
The 45th International Tourism Exhibition in Belgrade is the biggest tourism promotion event and most visited in the Balkan region. The exhibition promotes and attracts visitors to new destinations, so that it can encourage economic activity.
February
North Sulawesi has 3 lakes as main tourist attractions, one of which is Lake Moat. This lake is located in East Bolaang (read: Bola - ang) Mongondow Regency, North Sulawesi. Moat Lake is a volcanic lake. This lake is located in the Mount Ambang nature reserve area, and is at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level.
To get to Moat Lake, you can depart from Manado via the Trans Sulawesi route, towards Gorontalo, until you reach Kotamobagu City. The journey from Manado to the city of Kotamobagu takes around three to four hours.
Because there is still no public transportation to get to Moat Lake, it's best to rent a vehicle from Manado. The name of this lake comes from the word Mo'oat in the Mongondow language, meaning "Land that arises in the middle of water".
When you are at the Moat Lake tourist attraction, you will be greeted with very cool air and very beautiful nature. This beautiful view will spoil your eyes and also amaze you.
The water of this lake looks so clear, combined with various beautiful natural views around the Moat Lake tourist attraction, which will make you feel relaxed. You can fish in this lake, because in this lake there are various types of freshwater fish such as goldfish and nilem fish. This lake is also a habitat for the Sogili eel which is a rare fish.
There is a small island in the middle of Lake Moat which you can reach using a boat that can be rented from local residents. You can enjoy the beauty of this lake in various ways, one of which is enjoying the view from the huts and houses on stilts. Likewise, for those of you who like the outdoors, there are tents available that you can set up on the edge of the lake.
February
Madiun Regency is a potential tourist area to be proud of, with its area consisting of forests and several other attractions such as interest tourism and cultural tourism. One of the tourist attractions that must be visited when visiting Madiun is the Seweru waterfall which has beautiful views.
Seweru Waterfall is located on the slopes of Mount Wilis at a height of 400 meters above sea level. The source of this waterfall comes from under the mountain and among shady trees. The Seweru waterfall tourist attraction is located about 25 kilometers from the city of Madiun to the east, right in Kare village, Kare sub-district. The air and environment around this waterfall is pleasantly cool. The beauty of the Seweru waterfall or which has other names such as Serondo, Selampir and Kedung Malem is accompanied by views of forest tourism which enhances the beauty of the natural panorama. Apart from that, there are also agro-tourism attractions, such as apple and orange plantations, flower gardens and also clove gardens. The shady trees and plants that grow around the waterfall also make this location feel cool, typical of mountain air, far from pollution like in big cities.
For more adventure, you can also walk closer to this waterfall, because underneath there are many large rocks that can be used as places to sit while dipping your feet. The water in the pool under the waterfall is crystal clear, inviting anyone who sees it to immediately plunge into it. Because the terrain is narrow and winding, you can only use two-wheeled vehicles to get to Seweru waterfall.
Seweru waterfall is equipped with facilities such as parking area, accommodation at varying prices, modest restaurants and stalls, also public toilets. For those of you who don't want to spend the night in an inn or hotel, you can set up camp in the area provided.
February
Penglipuran Village, Bali, Enters the List of Best Villages to Visit in 2024
Written by rey
After being known as the cleanest village in the world, Penglipuran village in Bali has once again achieved prestigious recognition. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released its annual list of the best tourist villages in the world for 2024. Reporting from Time Out, there are 54 villages on this list. This number is much higher than last year, which was 32 villages. These include five villages in Peru, four villages in China, a remote village in India, as well as one Indonesian tourist village, Penglipuran.
The only Indonesian tourist village included in the list of best villages in the world in 2024 is Penglipuran. It is located in Bangli District, Bangli Regency, Bali Province.
Penglipuran Village has existed since 700 years ago during the Bangli Kingdom era. According to legend, this village was a gift from the King of Bangli to the people who fought against the Gianyar Kingdom. Customary law, known as awig-awig, is still applied in Penglipuran Village, apart from following government regulations.
Penglipuran is a traditional village that still upholds the noble values of its ancestors. These values are also included in the village layout, namely carrying out the Tri Mandala concept. According to the Tri Mandala concept, village spatial planning is divided into three areas, namely Utama Mandala, Madya Mandala, and Nista Mandala, which are ordered from the northernmost area to the southernmost area.
The distance of Penglipuran Village is around 60 kilometers from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and can be reached in 1 hour 30 minutes by car.
This tourist village with strong cultural values has also won a number of awards several years ago. Such as the third cleanest villages in the world according to the Green Destinations Foundation and the Green Destinations Foundation's Sustainable Destinations Top 100. In 2022, this village became a visiting destination for the G20 delegation.
February
BAZNAS-Indonesian Embassy supply Palestinian public kitchen needs at the Rafah border
Written by rey
The Indonesian National Zakat Amil Agency (BAZNAS) is coordinating with the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo to prepare the needs for a public kitchen at the Rafah border, in its efforts to help the Palestinian people in Gaza. Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian National Zakat Amil Agency, Mokhamad Mahdum in his statement in Jakarta, Thursday, said that one of the initiatives being prepared was to meet the needs of a public kitchen managed by the Egyptian Red Crescent at the Rafah border. He explained that providing a public kitchen there was an urgent need. Many Palestinian refugees suffer from starvation due to Israeli aggression. According to him, the public kitchen will provide food for thousands of Palestinians affected by the conflict, especially those who are displaced and homeless. However, according to him, the Indonesian National Zakat Amil Agency cannot carry out this humanitarian mission without the support and participation of all parties. Therefore, it coordinates with the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo for public kitchen needs. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Representative of the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo, M Zaim A Nasution, said that The Indonesian National Zakat Amil Agency is one of the institutions that distributes a lot of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people through Egypt.
February
Indonesia Explores Potential Cooperation in the field of Education with Hong Kong
Written by rey
The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Hong Kong, Yul Edison held a meeting with the Vice President of the University of Hong Kong, Prof. Ian Holliday at the University of Hong Kong campus on Monday (19/2). The meeting aimed at discussing the potential for educational cooperation, because Hong Kong is considered to have high potential as one of the study destinations for Indonesian students. One of the ways raised is to increase student exchange programs between Indonesian and Hong Kong university students. Hong Kong University has approximately 400 student exchange partner universities. Prof. Holliday expressed his interest in working with 3-4 universities in Indonesia for this program.
Moreover, Prof. Holliday also raised the possibility of increasing the quota for foreign students from outside the People's Republic of China at the University of Hong Kong from 300 people to 600 people in the near future. In addition, the University of Hong Kong also has very profitable doctoral scholarships. They hope that this will become a selling point for the University of Hong Kong for Indonesian students. At the event, the Indonesian Consul General, Yul Edison also invited Hong Kong University students to take part in the scholarship program offered by the Indonesian government. These scholarships include the Dharmasiswa-Arts Scholarship and Indonesian Culture as well as the Developing Countries Partnership Scholarship. Yul Edison hopes that there will be an increase in interest among Indonesian students to continue their studies in Hong Kong, which is still relatively small.
Besides, several universities in Hong Kong are listed as the best universities in the world, including the University of Hong Kong which is ranked the best in Hong Kong and 26th best in the world, based on an assessment from the QS World University Rankings 2024. The University of Hong Kong is also part of the University21 network which consists of the top 29 best universities in the world, including Gajah Mada University.
February
UNJ Explores Language Education Collaboration with the University of Canberra
Written by rey
The Indonesian Embassy in Canberra stated that Jakarta State University (UNJ) in Indonesia is exploring educational collaboration with the University of Canberra, Australia. According to a written statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra received in Jakarta on Tuesday (20/2), Faculty Language and Arts of UNJ is exploring opportunities to open a dual Master of Language Education degree program with the Faculty of Education, University of Canberra. Education and Culture Attache of the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, Mukhamad Najib conveyed that currently, there is funding from the Education Fund Management Agency for a double degree program between universities in Indonesia and universities abroad that have an international reputation. This is a good opportunity for UNJ to take advantage of and University of Canberra.
Moreover, Najib further pointed out that the focus of the discussion was the opportunity to establish a joint master's program between UNJ and the University of Canberra, especially the Master of Language Education. He also said the Indonesian government strongly encourages universities to have double degree programs or joint degrees with universities abroad, including Australia.
Besides, the Australian Government through the Australia Awards Indonesia also has a similar program called the Split-Site Master's Program. In this program, students will study for one year in Indonesia and one year in Australia. According to Najib, one of the obstacles for students to study in countries like Australia, is generally due to cost problems. Because tuition fees in Australia are very expensive. Therefore, it is hoped that the split-site master's program can be a solution to this problem.
Meanwhile, Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Arts, Jakarta State University, Liliana expressed her seriousness in bringing the UNJ Faculty of Languages and Arts into a faculty with an international reputation. She viewed that the existence of a joint program for masters of education between UNJ and the University of Canberra could be a bridge to develop cooperation in other fields, such as joint research between UNJ and University of Canberra lecturers. Najib has also said UNJ will send a draft curriculum design which can be used as material for discussions on the establishment of a split-site master or double degree. He also perceived that curriculum alignment takes time and must be started as soon as possible. Liliana emphasized while discussing the curriculum, UNJ Faculty of Languages and Arts also invites University of Canberra lecturers to become guest lecturers both online and offline to be speakers at seminars organized by UNJ or to conduct joint research and publications.
February
When traveling to East Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, you must visit Tanggedu Waterfall. It is known as the "Grand Canyon" of East Sumba because of the waterfall's location between beautiful cliffs. The location is in Tanggedu village, Kanatang subdistrict, about 46 kilometers from Waingapu city, the capital of East Sumba. To reach Tanggedu Waterfall, you have to travel overland for about two hours from Waingapu. During the trip you will see beautiful views. Then, in Tanggedu village, you still have to trek for 3 kilometers.
Tanggedu Waterfall is open every day from 08.00 AM to 17.00 PM local time. The entrance ticket price is 5,000 rupiah (0,32 US dollar) per person. Arriving at Tanggedu Waterfall, you will be greeted by the sound of gurgling water flowing from a height of about eight meters. There are two waterfalls from different river flows. The water is very clear and clean, so you can see the blue bottom of the pool. This pool is quite wide and shallow, so you can swim or body raft.
besides swimming, don't forget to capture the moment by taking photos. Tanggedu Waterfall provides several interesting natural photo backdrops. Each background provides a unique image. You can pose with a waterfall in the background. The photo angle that is no less interesting is the background of the rock cliffs on the left and right banks of the river. Apart from that, the bathing pool with various colored rock reliefs around it is a beautiful photo spot. For facilities, this tourism attraction is equipped with a restaurant and bathrooms.
February
Indonesia in world's popular tourism destination prediction list
Written by rey
Indonesia, with abundant nature and culture, gets more recognition from the world as one of the most interesting destinations in the world. In this year's prediction, Indonesia is in the list of must-visit popular tourism destinations. Many factors such as natural beauty, cultural heritage, and people's friendliness make Indonesia a magnet for global tourists. Some travel experts in the world predicted the popular tourism destination in 2024. Some 27 cities, islands, and countries are in the prediction list, including Indonesia and Southeast Asia nations.
Travel writer Isabel Leong describes Indonesia with its natural wealth, starting from the natural landscape, original beach, and spiritual attraction especially in Bali. Leong, quoted from HuffPost, wrote that the world is seeking for a harmonious mix of relaxation and adventure, and Bali came as the main haven. Kareem George, as travel advisor and founder Culture Traveler, has a similar opinion. George praised the beautiful islands in Indonesia including its rice fields, local market, and tradition. Some people are looking for a "new" and attractive destination, and Indonesia, as the world's biggest archipelago, offers various experiences besides Bali.
Besides Indonesia, other countries in the World Popular Destination Prediction are Slovenia, Vietnam, Mexico, California in the US, South Africa, Argentina, Istanbul di Turkiye, Japan, Thailand, Costa Rica, Tromso in Norwegia, Outaouais in Quebec, Menorca in Spain, Benguerra Island in Mozambique, Tirana in Albania, British Virgin Island, and Wroclaw in Poland.
February
Citilink Indonesia, and the Return to Tourism Association in Indonesia, abbreviated as KEMBERIN, collaborated to launch the Linktrip program. Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, gave appreciation to Citilink and KEMBERIN for their initiative on presenting Linktrip as a platform that offers complete travel packages to various destinations in Indonesia. He also hopes that this collaboration can support the "National Movement for Proud of Traveling in Indonesia" program and achieve the target number of visits by both foreign and domestic tourists.
Meanwhile, Citilink Indonesia's Director of Commerce and Cargo, Ichwan F. Agus, said that the tour package presented at Linktrip is a complete package starting from round trip tickets, accommodation, as well as tickets to attractions and other activities at the tourist destination. Some of the tour packages offered are Bromo tour packages, Cap Go Meh tour packages, Sailing Komodo tour packages, Mount Rinjani tour packages, and Banda Neira tour packages. According to him, this collaboration is a form of Citilink's commitment to advancing Indonesian tourism.
Citilink Indonesia will also be holding “Early Homecoming with Citilink” and "Eid to Jakarta" programs before and after Eid by providing special prices. For these programs, the booking period will be available from 12th to 22nd of February, 2024 with the travel period from 19th of February to 31st of May, 2024. Linktrip can be accessed on Citilink’s website, citilink.co.id/linktrip, as well as their mobile apps.