Indonesian Cultural Diplomacy Enchanted Foreign Ambassadors

Posted by Joannes Joannes April 23, 2016

Indonesian Cultural Diplomacy Enchanted Foreign Ambassadors

“When we speak about Indonesia,

we speak about democracy, tolerance, diversity and pluralism,

We live in diversity, but there is only one Indonesia”

Her Excellency Mrs Retno Marsudi

The above-mentioned words are excerpted from HE Madam Retno Marsudi’s (Indonesian Foreign Minister) welcoming remarks to officially inaugurate the Cultural Coffee Morning event recently in Jakarta.

The special event aims in promoting Indonesian culture, including fashion, culinary, music and dance to more than 100 dignitaries, including Jakarta-based foreign female Ambassadors and spouses of foreign Ambassadors/Heads of Mission, spouses of Cabinet Ministers, spouses of international organizations’ chair and members of Women International Club.

With regard to fashion diplomacy, the event succeeded in not only introducing Indonesian traditional heritage to foreign dignitaries but also in paving the way to advance the image of Indonesian textile which can be worn as a modern ensemble for the 21^st century women, regardless of their nationalities.

Indonesian Batik outfits from Danar Hadi were presented elegantly by Indonesian young diplomats serving as the models.

Each element was prepared finely to present the very best of Indonesia, including traditional dance from Jakarta titled “Kembang Kipas” (Fan Flower). Further, angklung musical instrument from Saung Angklung Mang Udjo nicely added the charming ambiance. Whereas, special culinary dishes from Java, Sulawesi and West Nusa Tenggara were delightfully served to guests.

Bravo Kemlu RI & DWP Kemlu RI for a grand success in promoting Indonesian culture, particularly fashion.

Indonesian fashion diplomacy moves forward!

Follow JET in IG (@JETJAKARTA) and Facebook page (JET’s Fashion Diplomacy) to watch the finest of Indonesian fashion diplomacy.

Ps. Catatan Kecil untuk Sahabats Desainers dan Rekans Fashionista, Kementerian Luar Negeri RI merupakan garda terdepan bangsa Indonesia di bidang diplomasi, termasuk diplomasi budaya dan fashion. Cultural coffee morning yang dituanrumahi Kemlu RI bekerjasama dengan Dharma Wanita Persatuan Kemlu RI sukses dihadiri lebih dari 100 tamu yang terdiri dari para Duta Besar perempuan dan istri Dubes asing di Jakarta, istri para Menteri Kabinet Kerja dan para tokoh perempuan lainnya. Hal ini dikarenakan segenap jajaran diplomat Indonesia, di bawah kepemimpinan Ibu Menteri Luar Negeri, siap untuk meningkatkan kemitraan dengan budayawan, akademisi, perancang, pelaku industri mode, seniman, musisi, juru masak guna menampilkan karya budaya yang terbaik dari Tanah Air, termasuk busana dan kain tradisional. Lihatlah betapa peragaan busana Batik Indonesia telah mengundang decak kagum para Dubes asing. Saksikan bagaimana istri-istri Dubes asing antusias tidak hanya untuk menyaksikan pagelaran musik angklung namun juga turut memainkan angklung. Maju terus diplomasi budaya dan busana Indonesia!

HE Mrs Retno Marsudi (Indonesian Foreign Minister) officially inaugurated the Cultural Coffee Morning event. Ibu Retno elegantly wears an Indonesian Batik monochromatic dress with the iconic Parang Rusak (Broken Dagger) pattern.

“The world needs friendship, tolerance and peace. Therefore, Indonesia tries to convey these three essentials in life to the world, including through this event”, as underlined by Indonesian Foreign Minister in her opening remarks.

Mrs Yasmin Fachir (spouse of Indonesia Foreign Vice Minister), as the Adviser of Dharma Wanita Persatuan Kemlu (Organization for Spouses of Civil Servants in Indonesian Foreign Ministry), delivered her speech.

HE Mr Kristiarto Legowo (Secretary General of Indonesian Foreign Minister) and Madam Caecilia Legowo (Chairwoman of Dharma Wanita Persatuan Kemlu)

Indonesian Foreign Minister stands next to Madam Yasmin Fachir (spouse of Indonesian Vice Minister on Foreign Affairs), Madam Caecilia Legowo and spouses of senior Indonesian diplomats.

HE Madam Retno Marsudi sits next to the female foreign Ambassadors in Jakarta

“Fabulous dress. I am so getting this one!” or “I want that handsome Batik shirt for my husband” were some of the words uttered by these distinguished female foreign Ambassadors and spouses of foreign Ambassadors in Jakarta during the fashion show.

Danar Hadi Batik collection splendidly presented by Indonesian young diplomats.

Find Danar Hadi in Instagram (@DANARHADI_ID) and Facebook page (Batik Danar Hadi).

Mr Ais Fachir (the youngest son of Indonesian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs) and a young woman presenting Indonesian traditional dress from the island of Sumatera.

“I am Proud to be an Indonesian Kid” and “Edelweiss” are only two of some popular songs sung by angelic-voiced Indonesian teenagers from Love Ambassador Group. The group is managed by Mrs Titiek Puspa, Indonesian legendary artist.

Angklung is not only a well known Indonesia’s bamboo-made musical instrument but it is also one of Indonesian most beloved traditional cultural expressions. Angklung is acknowledged by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

In this photo, female foreign Ambassadors and spouses of foreign Ambassadors nicely plays the famous Indonesian musical instrument.

Saluting amazing Indonesian women.

Madam Yasmin Fachir (Advisor of Dharma Wanita Persatuan Kemlu) with the representatives of event supporters, including Mrs Titiek Puspa (Indonesian senior artist), Mrs Diana Santosa (CEO Danar Hadi Batik) and Mrs Coretta Louise (Pernik/Minahasa Batik).

Madam Yasmin Fachir and Madam Caecilia Legowo with the members of organizing committee from Dharma Wanita Persatuan Kemlu.

Madam Caecilia Legowo with spouses of foreign Ambassadors/Heads of Mission in Jakarta

Madam Caecilia Legowo and Madam Eva Adamhar (Chairwoman and Vice-Chairwoman of Dharma Wanita Persatuan Kemlu) with the members of Dharma Wanita Persatuan Kemlu.