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Jakarta to sell itself at cultural fairs in Europe
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A couple rides a bicycle in front of the Fatahillah Museum in Kota Tua. (JP/A. Kurniawan Ulung)
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akarta will participate in two cultural fairs in Berlin and Moscow in May and June, respectively, to promote the city's cultural offerings and tourist attractions.
The city’s participation comes as part of its membership of Sister Cities International.
“We hope Jakarta will be more well-known in the international world through these festivals,” said Muhammad Mawardi, regional head and foreign cooperation bureau head, on Sunday as quoted by beritajakarta.com.
He added that the delegation would be from the city’s cultural and tourism agency.
Mawardi said Jakarta cooperated with many prominent cities worldwide in the international program. Some of the other cities in the program include Seoul, Beijing, Tokyo, Berlin and Moscow. (kuk/wit)
