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.Associates of the 2023 AIS Forum Summit Delegation together with the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Deputy Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Wamenparekraf/Wakabaparekraf) Angela Tanoesoedibjo took part in the 'Cultural Experience' program, which was held at the Bali Nusa Dua Theater, Bali, Wednesday (11/10 /2023).
.Associates of the 2023 AIS Forum Summit Delegation together with the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Deputy Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Wamenparekraf/Wakabaparekraf) Angela Tanoesoedibjo took part in the 'Cultural Experience' program, which was held at the Bali Nusa Dua Theater, Bali, Wednesday (11/10 /2023). `
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