DDHK. ORG – Anjungan Rumah Lamin from East Kalimantan won another award in the 2023 Merit Award for Unique Feature category at the Hong Kong Flower Show 2023. This is the umpteenth time that Indonesia has received this award when participating in this event.
"Promotion of Indonesian tourism and culture in Hong Kong We will continue to encourage it through participation in various prestigious events in Hong Kong," said Ricky Suhendar, the Indonesian Consul General in Hong Kong through a press statement.
"The theme of Rumah Lamin was chosen in line with the plan to move the State Capital (IKN) to the Archipelago in the East Kalimantan region," added Consul General Ricky. By carrying out the concept of smart city and green city, IKN will become a new face and driver of the economy in Indonesia's future.
Minister Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno also had the opportunity to visit the Rumah Lamin pavilion and convey the spirit of promoting Wonderful Indonesia in a comprehensive manner, starting from tourism, arts, culture to revitalizing the MSME sector and the creative economy.
Lamin's house from East Kalimantan introduced to local Hong Kong people at The Hong Kong Flower Show 2023, 10-19 March 2023 at Victoria Park.
This replica of a wooden house, which in its native area can reach a length of 300 meters, is decorated with colors and accessories typical of the Dayak. Combined with a variety of hydrangea-themed floral hues and several other types of flowers, the exotic Rumah Lamin exudes elegance. Rumah Lamin can be easily found with its striking yellowish gate decoration.
The success of traditional houses from various regions in Indonesia to win this award shows Hong Kong residents' interest in Indonesian culture. This is a strong capital in the promotion of Indonesian tourism in Hong Kong.
Apart from the lively Lamin House, eleven cultural arts groups whose members are Indonesian migrant workers, are scheduled to appear on the main stage to further introduce Indonesian culture to the local community on the main stage, Sunday 19 March 2023. [DDHK News]
