We wish all our chinese friends and customer a very happy, lucky and prosperous New Year of Dragon.

GONG XI FA CAI.

We wish all our customers, vendors, friends, ASITA Exco and members and business colleagues a Merry Christmas 25 December 2010 and a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year 2012.

May God blesses you,

Leni Purba                                                                 Petrus Sitohang

Managing Director                                                      Chairman

The president made the appeal when he was officially inaugurating the new Lombok International Airport. According to The Jakarta Post, he asked the dignitaries present, and Indonesians in general, to vote for Komodo Island via SMS.

“Let’s all type KOMODO and send it to 9818,” president Yudhoyono said during the event, which was also attended by former vice president Jusuf Kalla, who has been tasked with generating support for Komodo in the New7Wonders of Nature campaign.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com

In a country of more than 300 ethnic groups, each with their own languages and dialects, Indonesia cannot be compared with any other country for its rich cultural diversity. As an archipelago comprising more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world’s fourth most populous country.

Arief Rachman, a member of the Administrative Group of the International Bureau of Education (IBE) Council of UNESCO, said in Paris recently that Indonesia is a unique laboratory for the country’s cultural diversity.

He noted that Indonesia is made up of over 500 tribes who speak more than 700 ethnic languages spread over more than 17,000 islands that are made up of five major islands, including Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua.

In view of the fact that the Indonesian nation consists of so many different ethnic groups, local languages and local cultures, UNESCO director general Irina Borkova praised the country for its capability to preserve its cultural diversity.

“I expressed my appreciation to Indonesia, a country with cultural diversity,” Irina Borkova recently said in Paris.

Therefore, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was invited by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to present his views on the development and preservation of the country’s cultural diversity.

“In UNESCO’s view, Indonesia had succeeded in maintaining the territorial integrity of its unitary republic (NKRI) and its national unity, although its population consisted of hundreds of different tribes with their own cultures and languages,” Arief said.

That is why he said UNESCO has invited President Yudhoyono to speak at a special UNESCO session to mark the 10th anniversary of its declaration on cultural diversity. Arief said President Yudhoyono would share Indonesia’s experience in maintaining its cultural diversity for the sake of unity at the upcoming UNESCO General Assembly in Paris.

He added that Indonesia was chosen to deliver a key speech because UNESCO considered the country to be an example of cultural diversity that eventually became a source of the nation?s strength.

According to Arief, Indonesia, with its efforts to maintain its cultural diversity, could become an example of a nation that used its cultural diversity as a key, or main vehicle, to assist in the nation’s progress. Arief said if even the international community respected the cultural diversity of Indonesia, then all parties within the country should also make every effort to preserve and develop it.

“Therefore, the state and nation, including people from all walks of life, should familiarize themselves with Indonesia’s strength and realize that Indonesia is a great country,” Arief said. Arief noted that the role of government in developing and preserving the country’s multicultural life was also important, since it could also be used in its foreign diplomacy.

Meanwhile, President Yudhoyono, in his speech at the special session of the 36th UNESCO General Conference in Paris on Wednesday, said a new approach must be found to develop understanding of cultural diversity and differences.

The Indonesian head of state also called on all parties around the world to join Indonesia in creating a new approach to the development of multicultural life.

“The previous paradigm of ’I and you’ should now be changed to ’we’,” the Indonesian president said.

President Yudhoyono said, with this new paradigm, differences of opinion could be reduced to promote a positive multicultural life that would eventually promote respect for human rights.

“I cannot deny that the world is not free from prejudices and other negative notions, but we must challenge it with unity and mutual respect,” he said.

Indonesia, he added, had experienced a number of problems relating to ethnic issues that ended in conflict, but through common efforts by all components of the nation, the awareness had grown that diversity was a national asset that could be used to advance life, and so conflicts could be settled.

“The experience later turned into a lesson and has turned Indonesia into one of the world’s largest democracies,” he said.

Further, an approach that accommodated local interests and respected local cultures helped settle problems, such as in Aceh and Poso, he said.President Yudhoyono added that Indonesia was grateful that it was living in a diverse society and adhered to the principle of unity in diversity.

He hoped its experience in managing its multicultural life, made up of various ethnic groups and hundreds of different local languages, could contribute to the respect for cultural diversity that UNESCO has long advocated.

President Yudhoyono said, as current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), that Indonesia is supporting efforts to develop the understanding of different cultures among ASEAN member countries with regard to creating a region with cultural diversity and promoting the common welfare.

In his speech, the president also appreciated that UNESCO has helped Indonesia protect and develop its cultures, including its recognition of the country’s heritages, such as wayang (puppet), batik, kris, angklung, and its assistance for the maintenance of the Borobudur and Prambanan temples.

Meanwhile, presidential special staff for international relation Teuku Faizasyah said UNESCO’s invitation from President Yudhoyono to present his views was a sign of recognition from the international community of Indonesia’s cultural diversity.

“The participation of President Yudhoyono in the special session of the 36th UNESCO General Assembly is an opportunity for Indonesia to enhance it active role as a bridge builder and solution maker through inter-cultural cooperation,” Faizasyah said.

According to him, the invitation to President Yudhoyono from UNESCO was a display of the appreciation of the UN body to the Indonesian government’s commitment to preserving and promoting its cultural diversity as living assets.

Alongside with this event the organizing committee will also hold  canoe race and jong race (jong = miniaturized boat).

To encourage participant from abroad, the organizing committee of this event will bear the accomodation as well as local  transport cost of the team member during the competion.

Please contact the organizing committee by mail to:

Sekretariat Panitia Lomba Perahu Naga
Kota Tanjungpinang 2011
Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Kota Tanjungpinang
Jl. Merdeka No. 5 Telp. +62 771 21284
Tanjungpinang, Indonesia

If you may also contact Anugerah Indonesia Tour & Travel for registration form. Please email to: info@anugerah-indonesia.com

or contact us by phone at: +62 771 7003597, +62 772 41158, +62 81991361471

The MATTA FAIR^® is the No. 1 Consumer Travel & Tourism Fair in Malaysia and is an established event widely recognized and supported by exhibitors and consumers. The MATTA FAIR^® 2011 will once again showcase a wide and comprehensive choice of travel and holiday products from all over the world in one venue. The MATTA FAIR^® is aimed at providing visitors and consumers opportunities to discover attractive bargains and great value for money in all the travel products and services on offer by the exhibitors. MATTAFAIR^® August 2011 will comprise of Halls 3, 2, 1, 1M, Linkway & Tun Dr. Ismail of PWTC with over 940 booths available.

So, if you interested to know more about favourite tour destinations and latest update about cultural events in Indonesia please visit our stand.

For meeting appointment please contact us at: info@anugerah-indonesia.com or lenni@anugerah-indonesia.com

Baiturrahman Mosque, the landmark of Banda Aceh, the capital city of Aceh

Aceh is the most western province in Indonesia. Marcopolo and Ibn Batuta accounts about Aceh history spoke about it’s Islamic root and influence in the spread of Islam religion to the rest of Indonesia. Today, Aceh is the only province in Indonesia which allowed to practice islamic shariah law.

Lampuuk Beach, facing Indian ocean, one of the perfect place for surfing.

But, the world remembrance about Aceh most probably would be the Tsunami disaster that swept Aceh on 26 December 2004 and claimed the life of more than 300.000 people. Thanked to world community relief and reconstruction assistance for almost 6 years since the day one it took place, Aceh today, 7 years later, has returned to it’s warmth, beauty, and strength.

Above all, today you can see that the Acehnese have been able to cope with misery, trauma and nightmare caused by the disaster. Please visit Aceh and find for yourself the heritage of Aceh culture and history and it’s brand new look today.

For flight and tour reservation to Aceh please contact us by email: info@anugerah-indonesia.com or by phone +62 771 7003597 or +62 81364219990.

A cliff at Lampuuk beach, makes it one of a perfect place for rock climbing.

Menyusuri Jejak Sejarah dan Warisan Budaya Melayu di Kawasan Perlintasan Dagang Dunia

21-24 April 2011 (4H/3M)

Sejak berabad-abad yang lampau kawasan Selat Malaka telah menjadi kawasan yang sangat penting dalam percaturan politik dan perdagangan dunia. Hal ini dikarenakan letak kawasan ini yang merupakan perlintasan perdagangan dunia yang sangat sibuk dan ramai.

Lebih dari itu, kawasan ini diberkati Tuhan dengan keindahan alamnya yang sangat menakjubkan. Gugusan ribuan pulau-pulau besar dan kecil di kawasan ini merupakan pesona alam yang sangat disukai para pelancong mancanegara. Pasir putih halus di sepanjang pantainya membuat wisata pantai di kawasan ini sebagai salah satu yang terbaik di dunia.

Oleh sebab itulah kawasan ini sejak lama telah menjadi rebutan berbagai kekuatan kolinial dunia. Sejarah mencatat kekuasaan kolonial Portugis, Inggris, Belanda dan Jepang silih berganti menduduki kawasan yang strategis ini. Peninggalan kekuasaan kolonial tersebut di atas hingga kini masih dapat dengan mudah kita lihat jejaknya di masa kini.

Maka tidaklah mengherankan jika saat ini, kawasan ini tumbuh menjadi kawasan pusat industri dan perdagangan regional, tujuan wisata pantai kelas dunia, maupun wisata belanja yang sangat populer dan sudah mendunia. Kawasan ini juga menjadi tempat pertemuan berbagai kebudayaan dunia di mana kesemuanya dapat hidup berdampingan dengan harmonis, jauh dari konflik sosial seperti yang sering melanda bagian lainnya di luar kawasan ini dan menjadikannya sebagai tempat pelancongan yang bukan saja menarik tetapi juga aman.

Melalui tour ini, kami akan mengajak anda untuk menemukan dan merasakan sendiri pesona kawasan selat Malaka dengan mengunjungi 3 pulau penting di kawasan ini yaitu:

Batam, pulau yang dikembangkan oleh pemerintah Indonesia sejak awal tahun 70an dan saat ini telah berkembang menjadi kota industri elekronik dan maritim berteknologi tinggi. Dengan pertumbuhan industrinya yang sangat pesat, Pulau Batam juga telah berkembang menjadi salah satu pusat wisata belanja, kuliner dan konferensi yang penting di Indonesia terutama sejak sepuluh tahun terakhir.

Bintan, pulau terbesar dari gugusan pulau-pulau di kawasan Selat Malaka, merupakan pusat kesultanan Melayu Riau di abad ke sembilan belas sebelum ditaklukkan kolonial Belanda.

Di Pulau Bintan terletak kota Tanjungpinang yang merupakan ibukota provinsi Kepulauan Riau. Kota Tanjungpinang dikenal juga sebagai kota Gurindam dan negeri Pantun. Di seb erang kota Tanjungpinang terdapat pulau kecil yang bernama Pulau Penyengat yang dulunya merupakan pusat kerajaan Melayu Riau dan tempat lahirnya berbagai maha karya sastera Melayu termasuk Gurindam Duabelas karya Raja Ali Haji yang terkenal itu.

Singapura, pulau yang besarnya 2/3 Pulau Bintan ini tak pelak lagi merupakan pusat industri dan perdagangan di kawasan selat Malaka ini. Ukurannya yang kecil itu tidak menghalanginya menjadi salah satu negara tersibuk dan terbanyak dikunjungi wisatawan mancanegara. Tidak heran negeri ini dapat juga disebut sebagai permatanya kawasan selat Malaka.

Negeri kota yang kecil dan miskin dengan sumberdaya alamnya ini, bahkan mampu menjadikan dirinya menjadi pusat pendikan dan teknologi termaju di kawasan Asean.

Pusat perbelanjaan ternama Singapura Orchard Road

Saat ini, selain menjadi pusat industri, perdagangan dan pendidikan, Singapura merupakan surga belanja dan wisata kuliner terpenting di kawasan Asia Tenggara.

Untuk informasi lebih detil dan reservasi tour ini silahkan hubungi:

info@anugerah-indonesia.com