Indonesian Folk Market Held in South Africa to Promote Trade Ties
The Indonesian Consulate General in Cape Town held the Indonesian Folk Market on the consulate's premises on 14 October.
IDXChannel - The Indonesian Consulate General in Cape Town held the Indonesian Folk Market on the consulate's premises on 14 October.
The Indonesian Consulate General in Cape Town provided booths for 16 Indonesian community vendors who introduced and sold food and beverages, handicrafts, and other Indonesian products. Various culinary delights (rendang, satay, fried rice, meatball soup, pickles, traditional snacks, and es teler) and handicrafts (wooden sculptures, batik clothing, and silver jewellery) were on display.
Two Indonesian companies that have entered the South African market (Indofood and Kalbe International) and the Indonesian Trade Promotion Center in Johannesburg also participated in promoting Indonesian products.
Additionally, travel packages to Indonesia were offered by tour operators owned by the diaspora and Friends of Indonesia.
"There were at least 4,695 people in attendance, with long lines forming in front and beside the Consulate. The clear and warm weather also contributed to the success of the Folk Market event. The enthusiasm of Indonesian citizens attending the event was evident. This event served as an opportunity for cultural promotion, the display of Indonesian products, and business matching," the consulate stated in a media release.
"The Folk Market showcased the unique and characteristic qualities of the Indonesian community, such as hospitality, friendship, and sincerity, which deeply touched the hearts of the Cape Malay community. This naturally reinforces the relationship between the Indonesian and Cape Town communities," the consulate explained.
The Cape Malay community comprises more than 300,000 people, whose ancestors came from Indonesia, including Tuan Guru from Tidore and Sheikh Yusuf Al Macassari, who were exiled to Cape Town in the 16th and 17th centuries during colonial times. (WHY)