Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
"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)
