E. Java joins Hanover expo

E. Java joins Hanover expo

SURABAYA (Antara): Indonesia's East Java province is taking
part in the ongoing World Expo 2000 in Hanover, Germany.

"East Java's participation in the event aims to strengthen its
relations with other countries, particularly to encourage foreign
businessmen to do business in the province," East Java Governor
Imam Utomo told provincial legislators here Thursday.

Utomo said the province has involved small- and medium-scale
businesses in the expo, which runs until Sept. 30.

"Some artists will also perform traditional dances during the
event, including the Merak, Banjar Kemuning and Praban Madura
dances," he said.

An "urban thematic" animation which shows the processing of
waste in East Java, activities at the Tanjung Perak port, and
other development projects in the province will also be
presented, he added.

During the event, Utomo said, the province's main export
commodities will be exhibited -- batik cloths, rattan and wood
products, and leather handicrafts.