From Switzerland to the Netherlands, on September 12, Dutch foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp was warmly welcomed, with a traditional minang or West Sumatra ceremony, at Indonesia’s diplomatic reception in Wassenaar.
The event, hosted at the residence of the Indonesian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Mayerfas, commemorated Indonesia’s independence day, and showcased the country’s vibrant cultural heritage.
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Dari Swiss ke Belanda, pada tanggal 12 September, Menteri Luar Negeri Belanda Caspar Veldkamp disambut dengan hangat, dengan upacara adat Minang atau Sumatra Barat, pada resepsi diplomatik Indonesia di Wassenaar.
Acara yang diselenggarakan di kediaman Duta Besar Indonesia untuk Belanda, Mayerfas, ini memperingati hari kemerdekaan Indonesia dan memamerkan warisan budaya Indonesia yang kaya.
The event, hosted at the residence of the Indonesian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Mayerfas, commemorated Indonesia’s independence day, and showcased the country’s vibrant cultural heritage.
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Dari Swiss ke Belanda, pada tanggal 12 September, Menteri Luar Negeri Belanda Caspar Veldkamp disambut dengan hangat, dengan upacara adat Minang atau Sumatra Barat, pada resepsi diplomatik Indonesia di Wassenaar.
Acara yang diselenggarakan di kediaman Duta Besar Indonesia untuk Belanda, Mayerfas, ini memperingati hari kemerdekaan Indonesia dan memamerkan warisan budaya Indonesia yang kaya.
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00:00Dutch Foreign Minister Kasper Veldkamp was warmly welcomed to Indonesia's
00:07Independence Day's reception in Vassarinar on September the 12th hosted
00:12by Ambassador Meijer Fass. As part of the reception, Foreign Minister Veldkamp
00:18newly appointed in July 2024 was greeted with a Minangkultur ceremony, a
00:25tribute to the Ambassador's roots. The distinct sounds of talempo music
00:31accompanied performances by played and pesambahan dancers. These symbolic
00:36gestures including the offering of ceremonial betel leaves honored both
00:41Ambassador Meijer Fass and Foreign Minister Veldkamp marking the event with
00:46respect and goodwill.
01:16Minister, it is truly an honor to have you here today. Your presence signifies
01:28the strong commitment to defend the long-standing relation between Indonesia
01:35and the Netherlands. The Ambassador expressed optimism that under the
01:44Foreign Minister Veldkamp's leadership, the bond between the two nations will
01:49continue to grow. The Indonesian and Dutch governments are already advancing
01:55bilateral cooperation through the 2024-2025 plan of action which focuses
02:01on economic, cultural and political ties. We are separated by a distance of about
02:1111,000 kilometers. It would take 27 days and 16 hours to reach the city by
02:17container ship from Rotterdam. It takes at least 14 hours to get there, to get
02:23there by air from Schiphol Airport. But tonight we're lucky, lucky enough to be
02:28experiencing the richness of Indonesia's culture right here in
02:33Wassenaar. And this evening's program immerses us in the country's vibrant
02:37culture through dance, fashion and cuisine. But being here tonight is an
02:44honor. It makes me feel the truth of Sephardi's words. So thank you Mr.
02:50Ambassador for inviting me. Our presence at each other's national celebrations is
02:56a testament to the strong ties between our countries.
03:01The reception continued with captivating cultural performances highlighting the
03:09diversity of Indonesia's archipelago. From the rhythmic beats of West Sumatra
03:15music to colorful performances from Papua, guests were immersed in Indonesia's
03:22cultural wealth. The celebration drew more than 900 guests reflecting the
03:28strong cultural and economic ties between the two nations with the plans
03:32to strengthen cooperation. The future further looks bright for Indonesia
03:37Netherlands relations.
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