Wamenparekraf Angela Tanoesoedibjo: Culinary Diversity Of The Archipelago Becomes Gastronomi Diplomacy In The Spouse Program Of The G20 Bali Summit

Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Angela Herliani Tanoesoedibjo. (Photo: Doc. Kemanparekraf)

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Wamenparekraf/Wakabaparekraf) Angela Tanoesoedibjo said the G20 Program Spouse had been implemented successfully and emphasized the culinary diversity of the archipelago into gastronomic diplomacy in the activity.

He said the Spouse Program of the G20 aims to provide knowledge about Indonesia's traditional, cultural, and culinary delights for assistants from heads of state who are present at the G20 Summit.

The Spouse Program at the G20 Summit has the theme The Journey: Indonesian Sustainable Living Culture and is part of the series of Indonesian G20 Summits.

As for those who took part in the G20 Program Spouse, including companions to the Head of State from Japan, South Korea, Spain, China, Turkey, and the European Union.

"This activity is specially prepared for assistants to the head of state who aim to strengthen communication and socialization between participants and speech," Angela said in a written statement, Wednesday, November 15.

This program is packaged with a look & feel theme (Exotics, Inspirational, Festive, Elegan, Experience Panca Indra Loka) to provide a WOW effect The First Time, Once In a Life Time Experiences, and Unforgettable', so that state head assistants can experience direct experience in Indonesian cultural wealth, ranging from culinary, traditional arts, to Indonesian tourism products and creative economy.

There are a number of agenda activities carried out in the Spouse Program, including traditional textile showcase/display, Indonesian traditional arts activity showcase, such as Merak Dance, Pendet Dance, Mama Noken Papua, Tor Tor and Gondang Batak Dance, Rindik Bali, and Kolintang and Keroncong.

In addition, there is also an exhibition in the form of showcase/display of Indonesia Modern (SMEs and IKM Unggulan with Home Drecor and Craft, Healthy Food & Beverage, Accessories & Beauty, Fashion & Wastra, Healthcare & Wellness products.

Then this activity is closed with aLuncheon banquet through the Food Theater The story of Gulu & Friends, and Archipelago on a tray.

"Kami berharap spouse program ini bisa menjadi momentum yang baik bagi kami semua untuk menampilkan keberagaman dan kebhabinan Indonesia, serta menjadi momentum dan medium promosi pariwisata dan ekonomi kreatif Indonesia kepada pasangan dari para kepala negara yang pastinya mendapat perhatian dari masyarakat dunia," jelas Angela.

Angela also said that throughout the program's species, the assistants to the heads of friendly countries who attended were seen enjoying the activity.

"They really appreciate the spirit of unitary in diversity owned by Indonesia from Aceh to Papua," he said.

Meanwhile, Deputy for Tourism Products and Activities Organizers of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Rizki Handayani, said that this activity really shows Indonesia's diversity from the arts, culture, to culinary side.

Rizki explained that the dishes served in the Food Theater Gulu & Friends Stories and Archipelago on a route are culinary dishes from various regions in Indonesia from Sabang to Merauke.

"So the route shows food or food sources from Aceh to Papua. So there are (for example) ducks from Sumatra, then there is coffee from Gayo, and tea from West Java. So, all islands in Indonesia are represented by food served," he added.

The culinary diversity presented in this program spouse activity is the main pillar that leaves a deep impression on the companions of the heads of these friendly countries.

This is also supported by cultural diversity felt directly by companions to the head of friendly countries which are expected to attract the attention of the international community.