Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia\n(KJRI) in San Francisco (SF), California, United States, has highlighted\nthe important role of students in introducing Indonesian culture\nabroad.<\/p>\n
\u201cBesides academic achievements, experiences in organising, and\ninvolvement in events such as promoting Indonesia through Nusantara\nFest, this demonstrates the important role of students in helping to\nintroduce Indonesian culture abroad,\u201d said the Consul General of\nIndonesia in San Francisco, Yohpy Wardana, in a KJRI statement received\nin Jakarta on Thursday.<\/p>\n
He made this statement during his meeting with seven Indonesian\nstudents from the Berkeley Indonesian Student Association (BISA) and\nPERMIAS San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA) at the Indonesian Consulate House\nin San Francisco on 8 April 2026.<\/p>\n
In that meeting, Consul General Yohpy encouraged collaboration with\nthe students in organising Nusantara Fest 2026, which will be held on\nSaturday, 25 April 2026, at SOMArts Cultural Center, San Francisco.<\/p>\n
The festival is a flagship annual event by Indonesian students that\nhas been running consistently for 11 years, and it reflects the ongoing\ncommitment of the younger generation in introducing Indonesia on the\nglobal stage, according to the statement.<\/p>\n
More than just a cultural showcase, Nusantara Fest is considered to\nhave strong relevance for the international community in the Bay Area,\nknown as a melting pot of world cultures.<\/p>\n
Through authentic culinary offerings, art performances, and direct\ninteractions with Indonesian students, the event becomes a space for\ncross-cultural dialogue that strengthens understanding, opportunities\nfor cooperation, and appreciation of Indonesia\u2019s diversity.<\/p>\n
In the meeting with the students, Consul General Yohpy expressed full\nsupport from KJRI San Francisco for the implementation of Nusantara\nFest. Additionally, he emphasised the importance of preparing the\nyounger generation of Indonesians to face the dynamics of the global\nworkforce.<\/p>\n
The Consul General views these students as important partners for the\nIndonesian Representation in helping to brand Indonesia abroad.<\/p>\n
He also highlighted that Indonesian students abroad have a strategic\nposition to connect Indonesia with the global ecosystem, both in\neducation, innovation, and professional networks.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Co-President of BISA, Servian Husada, stated that\nNusantara Fest is the result of collaboration and the collective spirit\nof Indonesian students.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor more than a decade, Nusantara Fest has become a platform for us\nto share our identity, build connections, and introduce Indonesia to the\ninternational community in a closer and more authentic way,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
In addition to cultural promotion, the discussion with KJRI SF\nhighlighted the importance of strengthening professional networks, the\ndiaspora\u2019s contributions to innovation, and opportunities for\neducational collaboration between Indonesia and institutions in the US,\nincluding with the University of California, Berkeley, as a strategic\npartner in education and research.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, strengthening multi-stakeholder collaboration is key\nto maximising the potential of the Indonesian diaspora.<\/p>\n
In this regard, KJRI San Francisco plays the role of a strategic\nconnector between students, professional diaspora, industry players, and\nthe Indonesian Government.<\/p>\n
This cross-sector synergy is considered necessary to continue\nstrengthening efforts to drive innovation, open wider career paths for\nthe younger generation, and strengthen sustainable promotion of\nIndonesia at the global level.<\/p>\n
Through this collaboration, Nusantara Fest 2026 is seen not only as a\ncultural celebration but also as a symbol of collaboration and shared\ncommitment in strengthening Indonesia\u2019s visibility in the San Francisco\nand Bay Area regions.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesian-consulate-in-san-francisco-highlights-the-important-role-of-students-in-introducing-indonesian-1775731858", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }