Bogor holds development fair

BOGOR (JP): A regional development fair will be held by the Bogor administration from Oct. 19 through Oct. 28 to celebrate Pancasila Sanctity Day which falls Oct. 1.

Organizer Dede Sobandi said the fair, costing Rp 150 million (US$64,377), was a central government initiative.

The fair is meant to help the Bogor administration explain its development programs, Dede said, adding that it would also show people how to get building permits, identification cards, etc..

Private companies and small-scale businesses will also participate in the fair.

Some handicrafts and traditional puppets will be exhibited. (jun)