Inp.polri.go.id – Sudan. Indonesian Ambassador Sunarko was present and gave a speech at the Cultural Opera as the culmination of the 2023 Indonesian Culture Fest (ICF) with the theme "Unity in Diversity" which was held on Wednesday evening, 8 March 2023, at the Auditorium of the African International University (UIA), Khartoum. More than 700 visitors packed the event venue which was held lively.

Indonesian Ambassador Sunarko appreciated the enthusiasm and creativity of Indonesian students who are members of the Indonesian Student Association (IMI) IUA and PPI Sudan in participating in promoting and introducing the richness of Indonesian arts and culture to the campus community in Sudan through the 2023 ICF events.

"As the younger generation, it is hoped that Indonesian students will not only excel in academics but also be able to play an active role as ambassadors for the nation in promoting the richness and diversity of Indonesian art and culture, as well as an understanding of Indonesia abroad," explained Sunarko.

Also present were the Deputy Chancellor for Education and Culture Dr. Murtadho Sulaiman, Deputy Chancellor for Administration and Finance, Dr. Toha Abidin, and Head of the Department of International Relations, Dr. Taj Ed-Din Basyir Niyam, as well as other campus leaders.

The cultural festival activities are expected to be able to increase friendship between the people of Indonesia and the people of Sudan, as well as between students from other countries who are currently studying at UIA.

The ICF activities featured various music and dance performances, pencak silat, food bazaars and traditional games (folklore) as well as Indonesian galleries promoting Indonesian handicrafts and tourism products.

Interestingly, this year's festival managed to bring in thousands of visitors, especially from the UIA campus community who came from various countries in Asia and Africa.

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