Sandiaga Uno Boosts Creative Events To Restore Indonesian Tourism

Sandiaga Uno (Photo via Twitter)

JAKARTA - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno appreciates the presence of the annual music event again with musical performances from a row of Indonesian and international jazz musicians.

The 2022 Ubud Village Festival at the Arma Museum, Gianyar is part of the Nusantara Kharisma Event (KEN) series.

Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2022 is filled with Indonesian jazz musicians. Starting from Tohpati Bertiga, Balawan who was present with Batuan Ethnic Fusion, Soulfeggio's "Tribute to Natalie Cole", Warman Sanjaya & Irsa Destiwi Project, Gustu Brahmanta Project, Gev Delano, a 12 year old jazz bass player who was present with Krisna Dharmawan, Gede Yudistira to Gradu Boanerges, and Panacea.

Meanwhile, international musicians who attended were The Bernard Van Rossum Quartet from the Netherlands, as well as Sum Kim who is a talented young guitarist from South Korea.

"We are very grateful for the commitment of Balinese tourism actors who work hard to continue to promote activities. Because events like this attract a lot of tourists. I met tourists from America and Malaysia who flew here only for the Ubud Village Jazz Festival," said Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno in his written statement, Sunday, August 14.

This is proof that tourism and the creative economy in Bali are growing. This momentum must be maintained so that the economic revival can continue to increase and employment opportunities for the community are created.

"We get an update that Bali (the economy) grew three percent. But the target in the 3rd and 4th quarters of this year can reach 4 to 5 percent. We hope that with several international events that we will do in Bali from August to November 2022, Bali's economy will stretch. We hope it will increase," he said.

According to the Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office, Tjokorda Bagus Pemayun, the implementation of the 2022 Ubud Village Jazz Festival shows the international world that Bali is ready to be visited by tourists.

"Besides we get a lot of foreign tourist visits, of course, we hope that the length of stay of tourists will increase and their spending will also increase which will give Bali's economic growth target of above 5 percent to be achieved," said Tjokorda Bagus Pemayun.