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'Enjoy Jakarta' Shoot Russian Tourists
Monday, November 16, 2009 09:54 pm

LONDON - MI: Pemda DKI Jakarta brought Abang and None Jakarta 2009, Ahmad Murtadhod and Wammy, to target tourists in Russia. Enjoy themed event was held in Jakarta and the two main cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg.

A large number of tourists Rusiayang go into all the world, including Bali, the target of many parties including administration Jaya. This must be done so that tourism market penetration is maintained, said Counselor, Embassy Moscow M. Aji Surya, Monday (16/11).

In addition to fashion shows and performing arts at a major mall in Moscow, Pemda DKI Jakarta also held exhibitions in Moscow and St. Petersburg during the five days since Sunday (15/11).

In addition to promoting existing attractions in the capital, Jakarta administration also introduced a national food in the 'Indonesian Food Festival' at a prestigious hotel in Russia.

According to M Aji Surya, complement tourism market promotion on a large scale, administration also held a press conference hosted by the Abang and None Jakarta.

Meanwhile, Tourism and Culture Kadinas Jawa, Arie Budiman, said the competition to win tourists markets should be done seriously.

Jakarta is a metropolitan center of culture and Indonesia should not be inferior to other regions in Indonesia. "Everything is in Jakarta, there is no defeat in the competition," he said.

Selection shopping center as one of the show with various batik exhibitions and Ramli Allure work was intended to attract deep pockets Russian society.

In the cultural arts performances Pemda DKI Jakarta show 10 dancers, among them Rampak drum, and singing jonjotan Job's Tears.

According to the plan on the date of the meeting held on November 17 tour operators from Jakarta and Moscow and its surroundings, together with the meeting with local reporters.

It also Jams will be held one-on-one meeting, the guests will be served with Indonesian-style dinner with a special chef imported from the homeland.

For five days in a row, Indonesian cuisine can be enjoyed by Russian society during lunch and dinner at the Swissotel.

According to the Tourism Promotion Kabid DKI, Sri Juniarty, culinary tourism is one powerful way in tourism promotion. "People do not need to argue, if this is good on the tongue," he said. The same event will also be moved in the second largest city in Russia, St. Petersburg.

Indonesian Ambassador to Russia, Hamid Awaludin, positive response to this activity and underlines that any attempt to penetrate the market area tourists to do, if they do not want to lose by Bali.

According to the Ambassador, all regions have a uni tourist destination rich in culture and, unfortunately, not many foreigners know it is necessary for an integrated campaign, telling and continuous. (Ant/OL-04)