Borobudur replica in Viennese museum

SEMARANG, Central Java: Central Java Governor Mardiyanto is to officially present a replica of Borobudur temple to a museum of tourism in the capital of Austria, Vienna, during his visit to the city on June 3 the chairman of Central Java's trade chamber, Soendoro, said on Monday.

Soendoro said the four-by-six-meter stone replica, worth around Rp 700 million, would be handed over to the museum as part of the administration's efforts to promote tourism in the province.

The administration chose Borobudur because it is renowned as a site of international cultural significance.

"The placement of the miniature temple is meant to promote tourism in Central Java and Indonesia in general," he said.

Governor Mardiyanto will also promote trade and investment links during his visit to Austria and other European countries, where he will be accompanied by businessmen from Central Java. (har)