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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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January
Sangkulirang Mangkalihat Karst is located in East Kalimantan, precisely in East Kutai Regency. Like the karst area, the Sangkulirang Mangkalihat location is also surrounded by steep walls, underground caves with exotic natural carvings, and green hills. The beauty of this giant karst group stretches from East Kutai Regency to Berau Regency.
The Sangkulirang Mangkalihat area has an area of 1.8 million hectares. According to the results of research, this karst area provides information about traces of ancient humans which can be seen from hand paintings, pictures of boats, and paintings of various types of animals that are clearly depicted on the walls of the cave. It is said that traces of this ancient human existed around 10,000 years BC. Bones, crocks made of clay, and tools made of stone were also found here. It is also estimated that the spread of early Austronesian humans began in the Sangkulirang karst mountains. This means that the Sangkulirang Mangkalihat Karst is the starting point for the emergence of ancient humans in Indonesia.
In this place there are valuable sites, such as for palaeontology, archaeology, fossil sites, geological-mineral structures, lithology, as well as a variety of endemic flora and fauna. The existence of caves, underwater rivers, limestone reserves and cement materials are quite abundant so they are very suitable as natural tourism spots. With these natural tourism spots, visitors can carry out activities such as hiking, rock climbing, cave exploring, flora and fauna exploration, or exploration of ancient human remains when visiting this tourist spot.
East Kutai Regency can be reached for 4 – 5 hours by road from Samarinda City by four-wheeled vehicle. You can also rent a car at a rental place for around IDR 400,000 – IDR 500,000. After arriving in East Kutai Regency, the journey continues to Sangkulirang District. Even though this natural tourist attraction has been recognized by the world, this tourist destination is still considered very natural. There are only a few facilities provided, for example at the Tewet Post which was deliberately built as a resting place for visitors.
January
Indonesian Ambassador presents Letter of Credence to President of Moldova
Written by rey
Indonesian Ambassador to Moldova, Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, said bilateral relations between Indonesia and the Republic of Moldova, which have been running for three decades, need to be improved. Increasing cooperation in the fields of economics, social, culture, education and the protection of Indonesian citizens were topics discussed in a meeting with the President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu, which took place after the ceremony of handing over Letters of Credence at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday (23 /1/2024).
Moldova's support for Indonesia in the Human Rights Council for the period 2024 – 2026 as well as members of the UNESCO Executive Board for the period 2023 – 2027 and Indonesia's support for Moldova in the nomination for the Human Rights Council for the period 2027 – 2029, emphasize the importance of bilateral relations between the two countries.
Both parties agreed to increase economic cooperation, especially two-way trade. In this regard, it is very important to restore Indonesia's trade trend to a surplus, so that there is a balanced trade balance.
In the last two years, the trade balance between Indonesia and Moldova has still shown a negative trend with a deficit on the Indonesian side.
For Indonesia, Moldova is a partner in the Eastern European region which can be an alternative partner for exporting Indonesia's superior commodities, including palm oil. The Indonesian Ambassador hopes for Moldova's support regarding the continued down streaming of Indonesia's superior export commodities, which can contribute to achieving a positive trade balance for Indonesia.
The Indonesian Ambassador also emphasized the need to increase cooperation in the tourism sector. Diversification of tourism destinations in Indonesia needs to be promoted intensively, so that Moldovan citizens do not only visit Bali. For this reason, in 2024, various tourism and cultural promotion activities will be carried out in Moldova to increase awareness about Indonesia and to open up opportunities for cooperation between tour operators and travel agents from the two countries.
In the field of education and culture, the Indonesian government provides scholarships to Moldovan citizens consistently to introduce Indonesia from an academic and social perspective. The Indonesian Ambassador's mission is to increase the number of scholarships for Moldovan students and explore opportunities for collaboration between universities in the two countries for joint research and student exchanges to increase people-to-people contact.
Regarding the protection of Indonesian citizens, the Ambassador paid attention to Indonesian citizens living in Moldova. Until now, though not many, all Indonesian citizens live well in Moldova.
January
Indonesian students from the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya, East Java province have made another achievement. The ITS student team succeeded in innovating used aluminum into a renewable energy source. Through the Exact Research Student Creativity Program (PKM-RE), the ITS team conducted research to see the effect of pre-treatment on aluminum metal on the amount of electrical power produced. According to the Head of the ITS research team, M Rizki Akbar, his research was motivated by concerns regarding used cans and aluminum foil around campus laboratories. Based on this concern, the students from the ITS Engineering Physics Department conducted research entitled The Effect of Pre-Treating Aluminum Waste Using HCl/Na2MoO4 Solution on Increasing the Rate of Hydrolysis in Hydrogen Production for Fuel Cell Applications to overcome the problem of waste cans and the like which are highly polluting the environment. This research, carried out at the ITS Advanced Functional Materials Laboratory, examined the effect of pre-treatment of aluminum using hydrochloric acid and sodium molybdate on the rate of hydrogen production. In the process, the hydrolysis reaction that occurs in aluminum produces hydrogen gas. Then, the gas is broken down into electrical energy using a device called Proton-exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells. This pre-treatment stage has proven useful in producing aluminum metal that is clean from dirt. With pre-treatment for 60 seconds, it is known that 0.5 grams of aluminum cans can produce 233.93 milliwatts of electrical power. This electrical power is much greater than aluminum cans without going through the pre-treatment stage, which only produces 29.78 milliwatts. Accompanied by a supervisor from the ITS Engineering Physics Department, Dr Ing Doty Dewi Risanti ST MT, the ITS research team succeeded in lighting a small lamp for 40 minutes using a 4 gram aluminum can. The research team from the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology concluded that their discovery has the potential to become a renewable energy source in the future. This is, of course, with better processing and free from dangerous chemicals. Thanks to the studies carried out, the research team from ITS succeeded in winning the 36th National Student Science Week (Pimnas) which was held in November 2023. They managed to bring home two medals at once, namely a silver medal for the poster category and a bronze medal for the presentation category. This success is a matter of pride for the team, because it succeeded in making the name of the alma mater proud on the national stage. This research carried out by the ITS research team is an example of innovation that can be used to reduce waste. In addition, this innovation has also succeeded in developing new and renewable energy sources. It is hoped that this breakthrough can be a solution to overcome environmental and energy problems in Indonesia.
January
The culinary texture of Gresik's typical Nasi Romo is quite unique and different from other typical Indonesian foods. The orange porridge layer appears to cover the top. So, it doesn't show the shape of the rice. Powder as a complement is added and chili sauce and crackers can make the culinary increasingly tempting. That's the description of Nasi Romo or Sego Romo, which is a culinary dish from Gresik district, East Java.Nasi Romo or lontong Rumo contains rice or lontong which is placed in a pincuk, which is a food dish made from banana leaves, then topped with boiled vegetables and crushed crackers. Afterwards, it is coated with rumo porridge, which is a smooth orange colored one that is spiced with jangkep spices, namely shallots, garlic, large chilies, galangal and turmeric, coriander, galangal and cumin. Afterwards, it is given chili sauce and a sprinkling of koya made from grated fried coconut, so that when we eat Romo's rice, our tongues will taste the savory and slightly sweet porridge, plus steamed or boiled savory leaves, for example spinach or vegetables made from cassava leaves. This way of eating Rumo rice uses a spoon made from banana leaves called ‘Suru’. Time after time, now many people enjoy Romo's food, and Nasi Rumo is usually a breakfast menu for Gresik people.Nasi Rumo, whose name is taken from its origin, namely Roomo village, Manyar, Gresik, East Java, is usually sold at pocket-friendly prices. Now, although this food paired with crackers is starting to become hard to find, it can still be found in certain places, for example in several traditional markets.
January
Indonesian Ambassador to Tunisia, Zuhairi Misrawi has conveyed that Indonesia and Tunisia have attractive trade market potential to be developed in the future. Based on the statement from the Indonesian Embassy Tunis received in Jakarta on Wednesday (24/1), according to Ambassador Zuhairi in his statement, on one hand, Tunisia has a strategic location as a hub with European, Arab, and African countries and has free trade agreements with these countries. On the other hand, Indonesia is an important country in ASEAN and has good relations with ASEAN countries and other Asian countries. Therefore, economic diplomacy of both countries can be a bridge for market expansion.Moreover, Ambassador Zuhairi has also said if this can be materialized, it will provide benefits for both countries. He also explained that Indonesia-Tunisia economic diplomacy continues to improve. Thereby, it further reinforces bilateral relations between the two countries.Ambassador Zuhairi also stated that bilateral relations between Indonesia and Tunisia have been built on a mutual desire to carry out mutually beneficial cooperation and respect for both parties. Trade cooperation is a top priority so that it can open up employment opportunities for both parties.Furthermore, Ambassador Zuhairi also emphasized that the legal umbrella for a Preferential Trade Agreement agreement as a path to a Free Trade Agreement is needed amidst a steady increase in the volume of trade cooperation above US$200 million or around Rp3.1 trillion. Preferential Trade Agreement negotiations starting in 2018 must be immediately signed so that the trading volume can reach a minimum of US$500 million US or around Rp7.8 trillion.In addition, the Indonesian Embassy in Tunis also reported, Ambassador Zuhairi attended a dialogue program on Tunisna TV in Tunisia last Wednesday. The dialogue was held in order to deepen the follow-up to the bilateral visits of the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno Marsudi to Tunisia at the end of December 2023. In the dialogue, Ambassador Zuhairi explained not only Indonesia-Tunisia economic diplomacy, but also the importance of increasing cooperation in the fields of tourism and education between the two countries.
January
Indonesia has a lot of great destinations with international recognition. One of them, Lake Toba in North Sumatera, is now recommended by the New York Times in the 52nd Places To Go in 2024. Issued in early January, the list has many tourism destinations of the world, curated by the experts. The curation considers sustainable travel and cultural events. Toba was number 24 on the list. The lake surrounded by eight regencies of North Sumatra is a super-priority destination of the Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry. The amazing Lake Toba's caldera became UNESCO's world tourism site in 2020. According to a research, Lake Toba's caldera resulted from three eruptions that began around 800.000 - 900.000 years ago. The final eruption 74,000 years ago formed the current caldera. In Lake Toba, tourists can enjoy both nature and the culture. Around Lake Toba, there are some traditional villages with people still carrying out the customs. Besides Lake Toba, there were also so many places recommended by the New York Times for this year. Adventurers might like the undersea world Hurghada, Egypt, but those who prefer serenity can go to Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world.
January
The Meras Gandrung Banyuwangi art performance was held again at the Taman Gantung Terakota (TGT) park, Banyuwangi, East Java province on 20 January 2024. This arts and cultural attraction is done regularly at the park. The Sendratari Meras Gandrung is a colossal performance, which depicts the procession of a dancer's struggle in dealing with challenges and tests in order to "graduate" to becoming a Gandrung dancer. This performance is even more iconic because it is held at the park with a panoramic view of hundreds of Terakota statues of gandrung dancers on three hectares of productive rice fields in the area of Mount Ijen slopes. The ballet performed by passionate dancers ranging from children to adults was held at an amphitheater in the Terakota area. Gandrung Dance is a typical Banyuwangi dance. This dance was originally danced during the main harvest as an expression of gratitude for the harvest gained. The word Gandrung in the local language means “fascinated.” This meaning is aimed only at Dewi Sri, the Goddess of Rice, who has provided prosperity for society. That's why, this dance is performed after the harvest on a large scale, as a sign of gratitude to Dewi Sri. However, now this dance has become an entertainment art for the local community. Head of the Banyuwangi Culture and Tourism Service, Muhammad Yanuarto Bramuda explained that the Meras Gandrung performance at Taman Gantung Terakota park has become part of a popular tourist attraction. This attraction complements the tourist attraction in the Ijen Mountains area, which is famous for its Blue Fire. The performance of the Meras Gandrung Ballet is also part of a series of arts and culture activities held on a scheduled basis for 2024. In January, February and March the Meras Gandrung Ballet performance is held free of charge for TGT visitors. Meanwhile, for the January schedule itself, the performance was held on Saturday, January 20 2024, at 2 PM (Western Indonesia Time) at Taman Gantung Terakota park.
January
The Indonesian Embassy in Canberra Launches “Kawan Ngobrol” for BIPA Australia
Written by rey
The Indonesian Embassy Canberra on Tuesday launched the 'Kawan Ngobrol' program to facilitate students of Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) in Australia. According to the Education and Culture Attaché (Atdikbud) of the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, Mukhamad Najib in a release from the Indonesian Embassy received in Jakarta on Tuesday (23/1) the program aims at providing space and friends for the people of Canberra who want to learn Indonesian language. Najib explained/ like friends, the 'Kawan Ngobrol' program provides comfort for BIPA students to chat without being stressed like if you are studying in class. Najib also explained that although there are quite a lot of Indonesian language learners, it doesn't mean there are no obstacles in learning it. One of the challenges is finding a community that can help you practice what you have learned.This program, which is held every month, brings together BIPA students in Canberra with native Indonesian speakers that make the students able to chat casually and improve their conversation skills, as well as forming a language community in the region. Apart from pupils and university students, this program can also be participated by Australian citizens who worked or lived in Indonesia and want to maintain their Indonesian language skills. One of the citizens, Steve, who served in Indonesia for two years, admitted that he couldn't find anyone to practice Indonesian with, so he forgot a lot of words.Therefore, he is happy with the 'Kawan Ngobrol' program and he will often come according to the specified schedule. Steve is not the only Australians who are interested. Phil Domaschenz, who worked in Jakarta for a year feels that he misses speaking Indonesian, and hopes that this program can cure his longing.Currently, there are 16 schools and 2 universities in Canberra that provide Indonesian language lessons. The two universities are the Australian National University and the University of New South Wales Canberra campus. Besides that there are non-school institutions and campuses that also offer Indonesian language classes for adult people such as the Australia-Indonesia Association. The 'Kawan Ngobrol' raised the theme of Indonesian food, where everyone told their favorite Indonesian food. One of the participants named Damian was even able to explain various types of fried rice in Indonesia, as well typical food tastes that differ across regions in Indonesia// that’s Diplomatic Corner.
January
Lake Toba in New York Times' 52 Places To Go 2024
Indonesia has a lot of great destinations with international recognition. One of them, Lake Toba in North Sumatera, is now recommended by the New York Times in the 52 Places To Go in 2024.
Issued in early January, the list has many tourism destinations of the world, curated by the experts. The curation considers sustainable travel and cultural events.
Toba was number 24 on the list. The lake surrounded by eight regencies of North Sumatra is a superpriority destination of the Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry.
The amazing Lake Toba's caldera became UNESCO's world tourism site in 2020.
According to research, Lake Toba's caldera resulted from three eruptions that began around 800.000 - 900.000 years ago. The final eruption 74,000 years ago formed the current caldera.
In Lake Toba, tourists can enjoy both nature and the culture. Around Lake Toba, there are some traditional villages with people still carrying out the customs. In these villages, you can see the traditional house and how the beautiful handmade cloth of Batak people - Ulos - is woven.
Besides Lake Toba, there were also so many places recommended by the New York Times for this year.
Adventurers might like the undersea world Hurghada, Egypt, but those who prefer serenity can go to Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world.
January
Probolinggo Regency is one of the main tourist destinations in East Java. The Regency is one of the entrances to Mount Bromo via Cemoro Lawang. However, Mount Bromo is one of many exciting tourist spots in Probolinggo. In the regency, you can also find Madakaripura Falls. Besides being known for its beauty, it is said that Madakaripura Waterfall was where Gajah Mada, a great leader of the Majapahit Empire, meditated for the last time before he died. This is how the location got its name: Mada from Gajah Mada, Kari meaning heritage, and Pura means prayer or meditation. Based on this story, local people believe Madakaripura Falls is eternal. The main reason is that the waterfall has yet to experience a drought. To get to Madakaripura Waterfall from Probolinggo city, drive towards Branggah hamlet. Its location is approximately 37 kilometres from the city centre of Probolinggo. The Madakaripura Falls entry price is 33,000 rupiah or about 2 US dollars per person. When you arrive at the entrance, there is still a bit of a trek to get to the waterfall. This journey takes approximately 20 minutes from the gate. With a height of 200 metres, Madakaripura Falls is the highest waterfall on Java island and one of the highest in Indonesia. Besides its height, the circular shape of the falls looks like a giant glass, perfect for photo opportunities. Another unique feature is that the water flows from the middle of the waterfall through narrow gaps in the cliffs, spraying in every direction, making it seem like it’s raining. The falls create a natural pool under the waterfall. The water in the pool is a real treat for the eyes with its transparent blue colour. Shady trees in the area also provide a remarkable, scenic atmosphere.