Indonesian Culture Days to brim Baku with positive energy

By Amina Nazarli

Baku will host the second edition of colorful and shiny festival - Indonesian Culture Days.

Indonesian Ambassador Husnan Bey Fananie, addressing the presentation ceremony on August 3, said that opening of the second Indonesian Cultural Festival (IFC) scheduled for September 9 at the Heydar Aliyev Palace and at Seaside Boulevard on the next day.

“Both events will bring people of Azerbaijan closer to Indonesia. The aim of these events is to give you a better understanding of how Indonesian live their life, their values as well as their inspiration,” he said.

The first day of the Festival will be staged at the majestic venue of Heydar Aliyev Palace to feature cultural exhibition and performances. The diversity of Indonesia is ranging from the daily Hindu rituals practiced on the island of Bali to the prevalence of Islamic sharia law in Aceh.

Fanani noted that within the framework of the opening ceremony on September 9, Indonesian dancers will deliver performances, and Miss Indonesia is also expected to attend the event.

“Afterwards, a march with the participation of the Indonesians residing in Azerbaijan and friends of Indonesia will be organized,” he said.

Admission for ICF is free. One needs to contact the Indonesian Embassy for seat reservation on email [email protected].  

The diplomat said that, the Indonesian delegation, coming to Azerbaijan in September, will also consist of representatives of Indonesia’s business circles. In regard to this, they are going to hold a business meeting with their Azerbaijani counterparts on September 11.