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Korean Center established at UII
YOGYAKARTA: In cooperation with Pai Chai University of South
Korea, the Yogyakarta-based Indonesian Islamic University (UII)
launched recently the Center for Korean Studies (CKS) at its
Demangan Baru campus compound.
The official opening ceremony of the center was marked with
the signing of a plaque by UII rector Luthfi Hasan and president
of Pai Chai University Soon Hoon Chung.
According to Akhmad Muftizar Zawawi of the university's public
relations department, the center will later be developed into a
library and an information center for students.
At present the center houses books, magazines, cassettes and
videos about Korea and other related subjects. The interior of
the center is designed to reflect Korean tastes. --JP
Yogyakarta gears up for tourism expo
YOGYAKARTA: Following the success of hosting last year's Tourism
Indonesia Mart and Expo (TIME), or Pasar Wisata Indonesia as it
is more popularly known here, Yogyakarta is ready to host TIME
2005 this Sept. 23 to Sept. 26.
According to a release made available to The Jakarta Post,
TIME 2005 will accommodate the interests of those who sell
Indonesia's tourism products and services on the international
market.
The event will promote many of the country's tourist
attractions including popular tourist destinations, top tourist
activities and new tourism products.
The organizing committee has so far registered 126 sellers
representing 20 provinces across Indonesia and 86 buyer delegates
representing 26 countries including Australia, South Africa, the
Netherlands, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, India, Italy,
Germany, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saudi
Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the U.S.
and Vietnam.
Last year's event was participated in by 102 buyers from 28
countries and 147 sellers representing 20 provinces from across
Indonesia. --JP
BBY celebrates 23rd anniversary
YOGYAKARTA: Commemorating its 23rd anniversary, which will fall
on Sept. 26 this year, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta has prepared a
series of events and programs for the whole month.
The "Megolitikum Yu Tum Part One" concert featuring, among
others, Jaduk Ferianto's Sinten Remen Keroncong Orchestra and
local comedians Hedro Pleret and Gareng Rakasiwi opens the whole
series of programs on Sept. 2.
"Megolitikum Yu Tum Part Two" will be performed on Sept. 12,
while "Part Three" will be performed on Sept. 17.
Other events include painting exhibitions Tanda Mata V, Ayo
Ngguyu and Pencerahan; graphic art exhibition Muur Jangkung;
photo exhibition Ayo Ngguyu, and a traditional drama or Kethoprak
performance featuring noted comedians such as Marwoto, Den Baguse
Ngarso and Yu Beruk.
A film screening at the month's end will conclude the
celebration. Among the films to be screened include The Gods Must
Be Crazy, Dumb and Dumber, Flying Tigers, Pearl Harbor, Killing
Field, and Che Guevara: The Last Hours. --JP