2010 Tourism emit Passion

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Indonesia produces 40% of world’s pearl

“Indonesia is producing 40% of pearls in the world. This is a great potential to be developed,” according to Mrs. Herawatie Wirayudha, Chairman of the Association of Mutumanikam (Jewels) Nusantara Indonesia. Well, this is not much we know, is not it? Thus, the collection comprising of bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, brooches and other jewelry has been displayed in a large exhibition on 10-13 December 2009 in Hall B JCC, Jakarta.

The exhibition featured a collection of high-quality pearls made by Indonesian craftsmen with an attractive design. Gem-producing areas and the largest pearl in Indonesia is located in  Moluccas and  Lombok islands. This pearl has been exported to the United States, Japan, Geneva, Milan and Zurich.

“High-quality jewelry Mutumanikam has become attraction for tourist to visit Indonesia,” said DR. Sapta Nirwandar, Marketing Director General of Tourism of Republic of Indonesia.

Therefore this jewelry exhibition was held in conjunction with the exhibition of tourism promotion. Tourism Ministry office featured 12 booths of tourism. Performing arts accompany in the area of exhibitions.

According Syamsul Lussa , Tourism Market Development Director, “There are three things that cause foreign tourists to come to a tourist destination which are Accommodation, Transport and Souvenir (Mutumanikam). Hence this is an opportunity for us to support this exhibition. It is expected that this support will increase tourist arrivals. “

Village of Mutumanikam

In this exhibition one would explore the cultural customs of the archipelago. “Our country consists of 33 provinces that have 300 interesting ethnic diversity headdresses, for an example. Head ornaments for girls, for married women would be found in every region and every ethnic. This shows the richness of Indonesian culture, and yet many of our people who do not know about this,” said Mrs. Hatta Rajasa one of the Foundation board member.

The event was organized by Mutumanikam Nusantara Foundation, supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of RI. Mutumanikam Nusantara Foundation is a non-profit foundation; raise the lovers and crafters of jewels. The goal of this foundation is to foster job creation through Mutumanikam  (jewelers) industry to support the welfare of the people. Formed by the First Lady Hj. Ani Yudhoyono, Mutumanikam activities include skill training for craftmen, SMEs, Discussion, Research, Marketing, Exhibition domestically and abroad.

One of the prominent activities of this foundation is Mutumanikam Rural Development, which is equipped with workshops, dormitories artisans, galleries and such complex of café. There are also vegetable and fruit gardens and animal husbandry / fish development by involving local communities. Its location is in the village of Three-Cariu Cibatu near to Bogor city some 60 KM from Jakarta on 1.2 ha land.

The establishment of this Mutumanikam village, to include workshops activities aim at:
a. A training place for craftsmen and designers ;
b. To enhance standard of living and welfare of the craftsmen concurrently employment creation
c. Quality control to include quality of materials and finish products for export and domestic consumption. And to develop tourist areas to help the local community.==

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