Jeju, S.Korea (Antara Bali) - Indonesia is the only Southeast Asian
country participating in the Jeong Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival in
the Jeju province, South Korea on March 3-6, 2016.
This year is the first time Indonesia participates in the festival,
Director of Jeju Tourism Promotion Department, Kim Young Mi, said here
Thursday.
"We highly appreciate Indonesias participation in the festival. This
event is an important forum to learn more about the culture of South
Korea, especially in Jeju Island," Kim said.
There are five countries besides South Korea participating in the
festival that showcase various performances of fire, including the
United States, Germany, Japan, and Indonesia, Kim mentioned.
"We are very pleased that Indonesia can join this festival and hope
to participate again next year," Kim said, adding that the festival has
been conducted since 1997.
Meanwhile, Assistant Deputy for Asia Pacific Market Development, the
Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, Vincent Jemadu, stated that South Korea
is one of the countries being targeted in improving foreign tourist
visits to the country.
In Jeong Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival, the ministry is bringing
nine dancers who also demonstrate unique Indonesian costumes.
"The ministry continues to promote Indonesias tourist attractions
overseas and for the first time participates in the Jeongwol Jeong
daeboreum Fire Festival in Jeju," he said. (WDY)
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