Coffee will being Indonesia Tourism Icon

Indonesia Coffee turned out to be one of the best coffee in the world. Not only that, Indonesia is also the third largest producer of coffee in the world. For this reason, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy were lifting the coffee as an icon of tourism in Indonesia.

"One of the creative industries to develop our culinary center where it is related to food and drink. Tourism without food and drink was not possible. Coffee became an important part of the creative industries," said Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Nirwandar in Building Sapta Enchantment, Jakarta, Tuesday (28/8).

Sapta said the potential of coffee in Indonesia is very diverse ranging from Aceh, Sidikalang in North Sumatra, Lampung, Java, Bali, Flores, Toraja, to Wamena. According to the Director of Indonesian Coffee Festival 2012 Ellyanthi Tambunan, there are 14 export-quality coffee producing province in Indonesia.

"The character and taste of 14 different coffee. Very unique and we can not find anywhere else in the hemisphere. Having said that, we want the awareness (consciousness) to the people of Indonesia can be proud of local products," said Ellyanthi.

Expert coffee, Tuti Mochtar, a member of the team of the Indonesian Coffee Festival 2012 said that tourism can not be separated with a drink. "Indonesia has a coffee variety with good quality. We have a unique way of making coffee, as with socks and brewed, "he said.

Meanwhile, for the lifting of coffee Indonesia, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy also plans to hold the first Indonesian Coffee Festival entitled Indonesian Coffee Festival 2012 in Ubud, Bali, on 15-16 September 2012. The festival is the result of cooperation Kemenparekraf, Gianyar Regency, Empire Ubud, Indonesia Specialty Coffee Association, Community Coffee, Coffee and bloggers. Besides featuring coffee from various regions in Indonesia, the festival will also be shown how to process and present the typical coffee country.

The New Face of Malioboro

Jalan Malioboro, Yogyakarta, certainly is not foreign in the ears. This is one of the famous attractions to shopping khasYogyakarta. Of food, clothing, knick knacks, and anything about Yogya present there. No wonder when Malioboro never empty of visitors either target or just traveled roads.

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To add to the tourist appeal, now has a new face Malioboro. On Sunday (12/8), Malioboro established vision and mission to be open and tolerant public space for visitors. Malioboro also will reflect the original face back as 1977 years ago.

In the launching event shows new face Malioboro, Yogyakarta Mayor Haryadi Suyuti said, is to make a new face as the Malioboro area clean, orderly, and comfortable.

"Various issues such as discomfort Malioboro, chaotic, congestion, cleanliness, and others began to be seriously improved. Malioboro real face will be returned so that visitors really feel comfortable when coming here, "said Haryadi.malioboro, yogyakarta, new face, cultural heritage, pedestrian friendly kakiOlivia Levi / New Faces Malioboro Yogyakarta

To alter this face, Malioboro arranged vertically and horizontally. Vertical arrangement of facial restoration involves building indigenous culture by cleaning billboards across. It aims to bring back and preserve the cultural heritage style buildings Hindis and China that amounted to tens.

Arrangement relating to the horizontal arrangement of the slow lane and road infrastructure to expand the view. With regard to the existence of the slow lane, from this moment the speed of passing vehicles Malioboro limited to a maximum of 30 km / h.

Meanwhile, the structuring of infrastructure is done by the removal of plant pots with small plants and multiply crosswalk for pedestrian access.

"Malioboro have a new icon that is friendly to pedestrians. Thus, visitors the opportunity to enjoy Malioboro longer be accommodated. Visitors no longer need to fear the threat of congestion, "said Haryadi.

Setup will be done in stages with the first phase done to Jl. Dagen. Henceforth, all stakeholders should implement a shared commitment to restore the original face Malioboro. For example, the owner of the store along Malioboro which occupies the old building should be lowered reklamenya consciously.

Special anymore, structuring new face is also coupled with the introduction of the uniform of Yogyakarta. This is the typical uniform perbaduan between striated and batik fabrics. Uniforms will be used by all stakeholders in Yogyakarta both tour players and officials.malioboro, new city, Yogyakarta, cultural heritageYogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hemengkubuwono X welcomes new face Malioboro arrangement is being able to preserve cultural icon as the city will remain intact.

Sultan hoped the arrangement is always based on environmentally sound development. For that small plants need to be propagated along Malioboro. In fact, not just plants, but plants with its own philosophy.

Malioboro past  

Humanist UGM Sutaryo tell you a little about the old faces Maliboro. In the 1970s, Malioboro really reflect typical Yogyakarta. Every night, artists will gather in Yogyakarta overhang for creativity. Time is also not a lot of thriving business. The road was still clean and there is no congestion.

"It is undeniable with the development of the times, Malioboro will change. Although the change was there, Malioboro still consider the socio-cultural aspect, "he said.

Restore the original face Malioboro is not as easy as turning the palm of the hand. Keep the awareness of all stakeholders to make the Malioboro area clean, comfortable, and friendly environment.