JAKARTA - Those who have come to Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK), South Kuta, Badung, Bali may be able to share. The GWK, which is the location of the Gala dinner of the G20 Summit, has been completely transformed. The leaders and delegates of the G20 Summit were treated to dinner with menu dishes from various regions in Indonesia.
At the night of the G20 Summit, the invitees were treated to a variety of food from various regions, namely Bali, Java, North Sulawesi, Lampung, West Sumatra, North Sumatra, to Aceh.
As an opening food, the G20 leaders enjoyed the presentation of "Aneka Ratna Muturmanikam" which means diversity in one, consisting of mangoes, seaweed, salads with Balinese rujak spices, to Manado's crab corn mat.
For the main menu, the invitees were treated, among others, the tenderloin of Lampung's typical beef, Padang's rendang, cassava and potatoes mouseline, asparagus in Balinese turmeric sauce, to puree terolong balayo.
As for the closing menu, the invitees enjoyed chocolate Mousse Aceh, tuille rice, black glutinous rice with parity coconut, and coulis mango.
After dinner, the heads of delegates and invited guests were treated to various cultural appearances.
More than 200 dancers present attractions that describe the wealth and cultural heritage diversity of the Indonesian nation.
The appearance with the same title as the G20 Indonesia Recover Together theme, Recover Stronger consisted of four rounds that described the difficult situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Behind those difficulties, there is also a strong opportunity to grow stronger and remain optimistic.
The cultural appearance also reminded all parties to start holding hands together, living in harmony, and spreading happiness.
"The leaders of the G20 countries, invitees, international organizations, attendees, thank you for their presence at Garuda Wisnu Kencana," said President Jokowi in his remarks before starting the evening banquet.
The President also briefly explained the meaning of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue to the invited guests who attended. The meaning of the GWK statue is in line with the duties carried out by leaders towards the world and humanity.
"In Bali mythology, this statue depicts love, responsibility, courage, and devotion. This is our duty to the world and humanity," said Jokowi.
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