The government officially launched Visit Indonesia Year 2008 on Wednesday (December 26, 2007),
with the main aim of luring up to 7 million foreign tourists and booking US$6.4 billion in foreign exchange income.
To help reach the target, the government is setting aside $15 million for a domestic and international advertising
blitz. "The budget will be used to finance the promotion campaign, especially abroad," Culture and Tourism Minister
Jero Wacik told a media conference before the grand launch of the program, which will be the second for the country.
Discover Washington's embassies and international culture with Passport DC. From Iraq and Ethiopia to Slovenia and Argentina, more than 55 embassies and 15 cultural organizations open their doors to showcase authentic art, music, dance, crafts, and cuisine.
May 10, 2008 Meridian International Center
1624 & 1630 Crescent Place NW
Washington, DC, 20009
Presented by Meridian International Center and the Embassies of: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Egypt,El Salvador, France, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Poland, Senegal, South Africa, Turkey and Uzbekistan.
Indonesian Television Program that features different films for viewers to enjoy the various
aspects of Indonesia, including Culture, Music, Food, tourist destination, lifestyle, etc. Currently aired on
MhZ Television.