TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA – There are various food menus to entertain the leaders of G20 countries, international organizations and other guests at Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK), Badung Regency, Bali Province, Tuesday (15/11) evening.
This banquet was held as part of the peak event of the G20 Summit in Bali.
According to information from the G20 communications team received by the Tribune, Wednesday (16/11) at the G20 Summit dinner, the invitees were served food from various regions, namely Bali, Java, North Sulawesi, Lampung, West Sumatra, North Sumatra and Aceh.
As an appetizer, the G20 leaders enjoyed “Assorted
Ratna Mutumanikam” (diversity in one) which consists of mango, seaweed, salad with Balinese rujak seasoning, and Manado crab meat corn fritters.
Meanwhile, for the main course, there are Lampung wagyu beef tenderloin, Padang rendang, cassava and potato mousseline, asparagus in Balinese turmeric sauce, and balado eggplant puree.
As for the dessert menu, the invitees enjoyed Acehnese chocolate mousse, tuille rice, black sticky rice with grated coconut, and mango coulis.
In the activity which was held at a well-known location in Bali, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Mrs. Iriana looked harmonious wearing traditional Balinese clothing.
The President and Mrs. Iriana then welcomed the arrival of the guests while taking photos together with the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue in the background.
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“Leaders of the G20 countries, guests, international organizations, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your presence at Garuda Wisnu Kencana,” said the President in his remarks before starting the dinner.
The President also explained the meaning of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue to the invited guests present. According to the President, the meaning of the GWK statue is in line with the duties that leaders carry out towards the world and humanity.
“In Balinese mythology, this statue depicts love, responsibility, courage and devotion. “This is our duty to the world and humanity,” said the President.
President Jokowi then invited the invited guests to eat the dishes that had been prepared and hoped that the dishes would suit the tastes of the invited guests.
“Please enjoy the dishes we have prepared for you. “I hope it won’t be too spicy for Your Majesty,” said the President.
After dinner, the heads of delegations and invited guests were treated to various cultural performances.
More than 200 dancers performed attractions depicting the richness and diversity of the Indonesian cultural heritage.
Spokesperson for the G20 Indonesian Government, Maudy Ayunda, said that the performances presented at GWK were representative of Indonesian culture, which also combined dance, music, appearance and concept.
“The performance is phenomenal and very representative, this performance really shows Indonesia. Indonesian culture is displayed very well through interesting music and dance,” said Maudy.
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The performances featuring dances, ranging from the Garuda Paksi dance, Kecak, to the Papuan dance Maudy said, had amazed the G20 delegates.
For example, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen approaching President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and shaking his hand and expressing sympathy.
“Beautiful lighting combined with video mapping on the surrounding cliffs, adds to the splendor of the G20 cultural show. I even saw that the delegates looked amazed and really enjoyed the show,” he said.
“Just say when US President Joe Biden expressed peace in Bali and he didn’t
I want to go home,” said Maudy. (Tribun Network/dan/rin/wly)
