Brussels, Belgium (Antara Bali) - Vice President Jusuf Kalla and his
spouse Mufidah visited Belgium to meet some 200 resident Indonesians and
open Europalia 2017 at the Center for Fine Arts, Brussels, on Oct 10,
along with Belgian King Philippe.
During a meeting held at Wisma Indonesia in Brussels on Sunday (Oct
8), Vice President Kalla was accompanied by Indonesian Ambassador to
Belgium Yuri Thamrin to greet hundreds of Indonesian professionals,
medical experts, students, and entrepreneurs.
First Secretary of the Indonesian Embassy in Belgium Ance Maylany
informed Antara London that the vice president had expressed gratitude
for the warm welcome extended to him.
Belgium is an important partner country for Indonesia, with
cooperation in all fields, including trade, investment, and social
culture, Kalla noted.
Indonesia being invited as a guest nation to Europalia this year by
the Belgian government showcases the close relations between the two
countries, Vice President Kalla added.
The works of art, depicting Indonesian culture to be highlighted in
Europalia, are not only traditional but also contemporary. It is
expected that through the festival, Belgian and European communities
would be able to gain a better understanding of the diversity of
Indonesian culture and the values of tolerance and democracy practiced
in Indonesia.
In addition to opening Europalia, Vice President Kalla said he will
attend a business forum between Indonesian businessmen and Belgian
entrepreneurs in an effort to improve economic cooperation.
The Europalia Festival is the largest event showcasing cultural art
performances in Europe and is held every two years in Belgium and its
neighboring countries.
For this year, Indonesia was selected as the guest nation. Overall,
200 other cultural art performances, including art exhibitions, dance
and musical performances, as well as literature and film will be
showcased. Europalia will be held from Oct 10 to January next year.(WDY)
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