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Journalists flock to MSME products at G20 Summit
From Nov. 15-16, journalists at the G20 Summit media center staved off boredom by browsing micro, small and medium enterprises’ (MSME) products at the Bali International Convention Centre (BICC), Nusa Dua, Bali.
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The micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) booth is seen at the G20 Summit media center at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC). (Photo: Kemenko Marves)
From Nov. 15-16, journalists at the G20 Summit media center staved off boredom by browsing micro, small and medium enterprises’ (MSME) products at the Bali International Convention Centre (BICC), Nusa Dua, Bali. In the Ruang Nusantara media lounge, the booths showcased various products including furniture, home appliances and more.
One of the exhibitors was Balisywood that sold wooden furniture and utensils. With silicon-rich biomass from hay and rice husks as its main material, the environmentally friendly brand was born out of concern for the negative impacts of deforestation.
The synthetic wood is made into traditional Balinese handicrafts such as carved doors, sculptures and even pop-art in the shape of animals. Products are priced from Rp 15,000 (US$ 0.95) for cutlery to Rp 6 million for complete furniture.
From the first day, Balisywood had been selling off its tableware and wall decorations. Some visitors from Belgium, Japan and France even expressed their interest in visiting the workshop.
“I am glad for this opportunity to join the G20 exhibition,” said one of Balisywood’s owners, Wikrama Putra.
One of the MSME products that captured the attention of female visitors was a face serum made of seaweed. According to the salesperson, the properties of the serum, which was priced at Rp 180,000, could bring out the natural beauty of the skin.
The serum was concocted by two friends, Putu Ayu Cempaka and Made Dwi Kemala Sari. “We’ve been interested in make-up from elementary school. That’s why we agreed to create beauty products using natural ingredients,” Cempaka said about the conception of the brand they named Winka Beauty. From their hobby, they created a business that passed the curation into the G20 side event.
In the corner of the MSME gallery were two spas: Pirdamida Spa and The Calma Spa; where fatigued journalists could stop by and enjoy a 10-minute full body massage. They could also buy massage and aroma therapy oils with alluring scents such as lavender, jasmine and green tea.
Meanwhile, another MSME booth sold silver jewelry from Singapadu, Gianyar. The elegantly designed earrings, necklaces and bracelets were sought-after by journalists, especially from abroad. Bali-styled handicrafts were also a huge hit among international guests looking to bring home souvenirs.
Indonesia bids journalists attending G20 a safe return. Hopefully, they will continue to write more about the beauty of Indonesia and its people.
