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AKARTA: The US Embassy in Jakarta opened “the world’s first high-tech American cultural center” called @america in the capital on Thursday, when visitors tried the facility at the venue for the first time (see photo).

The US Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale, who supported this project from conception through to completion, flew from Washington DC to inaugurate the center at the official ribbon-cutting ceremony, a press release said.

@america is a high-technology American cultural center where it says visitors can explore, experience and express their interests about the US.

Located on the third floor of Pacific Place Mall in Central Jakarta, @america was developed by the US Embassy in Jakarta, in collaboration with Indonesian and American partners, to expand engagement between young Indonesians and young Americans, the release said.

@america provides touch-screen monitors, plaques and tablet computers to access information about the diversity, culture, education, politics, and history of the US. — JP