California, here we come

California, here we come

MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The government has appointed West
Nusa Tenggara along with six other provinces to represent
Indonesia at the next Tournament of Roses in Pasadena,
California.

Mrs. Bustanil Arifin, the chairperson of the Bunga Nusantara
Foundation which organizes Indonesia's participation, recently
visited Pasadena along with Raul and Charles Janal, two American
float designers, the Antara news agency reported.

The annual flower festival is held in January.

Indonesia has been a regular participant to the event, each
time returning with awards for floats with themes representing
the richness of its national cultures.

The other six provinces taking part in the next tournament are
Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, East Kalimantan,
East Nusa Tenggara, and Yogyakarta. (emb)