SOUTH AFRICA, RAKYAT NEWS – The Indonesian Consulate General (KJRI) in Cape Town, South Africa, recently hosted the Indonesian Folk Market (Pasar Rakyat Indonesia) on November 9, 2024, at their premises in the city. The event aimed to foster stronger business ties between Indonesia and South Africa, focusing on the tourism and creative economy sectors.

As part of the event, a business matching session was organized to bring together key industry players. This included a collaboration between the Asia Africa Film and TV Intercontinental Alliance (AATVIA), AMIKOM Yogyakarta Film University, and Bali Tourism Promotion.

The discussions focused on developing tourism packages and content that could attract more visitors to Indonesia.

KJRI Cape Town’s Consul General, Tudiono, emphasized the significance of the event, noting that the 2024 Indonesian Folk Market also marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and South Africa. The business matching sessions are seen as a way to not only boost tourism but also enhance overall economic cooperation between the two nations.

In addition to the tourism-focused discussions, AATVIA engaged in meetings with the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC). These discussions focused on using film and promotional content to highlight the benefits and production of palm oil, targeting both the local African market and international networks.

The event also showcased Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage, featuring a variety of traditional Betawi dances, including Neng Calakan, Kembang Dare, and Langgam Kedongan, performed by a dance group from Jakarta.

EON Group, a Cape Town-based performing arts school, also participated, presenting performances like the Saman dance, Piring dance, and Balinese Wiratania dance.