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Jakarta – Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo organized a dinner or gala dinner for the leaders of ASEAN countries present in Jakarta within the framework of the 43rd ASEAN Summit. The dinner was held at Gelora Bung Karno Municipal Forest (GBK), Wednesday (06/09/2023).

President Jokowi and the First Lady, who appeared to be wearing traditional Betawi clothes in shades of orange, welcomed the leaders of ASEAN countries, partner countries and international institutions as well as their companions who gradually came to the forest of the city of GBK. The leaders appeared present wearing batik clothing, typical Indonesian clothing. After taking a group photo with each leader and companion, the President invited the guests to enter the dining room.

At the start of the gala dinner, President Jokowi invited all guests to take a short break from the 43rd Summit series of meetings and enjoy the evening in Jakarta.

“Welcome to the 43rd ASEAN Summit Gala Dinner. I know it’s been a long day. We held six summits today. But now, let’s enjoy tonight and celebrate our unity,” the president said.

The President added that to accompany the dinner, Indonesia had prepared a show presented by the young generation of the Indonesian nation.

“Tonight, Indonesia will showcase the best works of Indonesia’s young generation. So go ahead, sit back, relax and enjoy.”

While enjoying dinner, guests were treated to a variety of artistic performances including the sounds of the sasando, a traditional East Nusa Tenggara musical instrument played by a musician, dance performances from member countries of ASEAN, as well as a number of singing performances. of a number of Indonesian musicians.

Also present at the dinner were Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin and Mrs. Wury Ma’ruf Amin, the 5th President of the Republic of Indonesia Megawati Soekarnoputri, the 10th and 12th Vice Presidents of the Republic of Indonesia Jusuf Kalla and the House of Representatives (DPR) of President Puan Maharani.