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Indonesian Artisan Products Showcased at Prestigious Exhibition in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, 22 April 2018 - Indonesia Trade Promotion Center Los Angeles (ITPC LA) is once-again targeting artisan products in the United States (US) by showcasing Everina to the Renegade Craft Fair Los Angeles on 21-22 April 2018. Attended by 300,000 visitors annually, the Renegade Craft Fair is the world's largest exhibition of prestigious artwork and products. The displayed products must pass through a…
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Natural Food with Unique Indonesian Taste Enlivens the Natural Products Expo West 2018
Anaheim, 15 March 2018 – Innovative products with unique taste and all-natural ingredients from Indonesia was promoted at the Natural Products Expo West, 9-11 March 2018 at the Anaheim Convention Center, organized by Indonesian Trade Promotion Office Los Angeles. Three exhibitors represented three export-ready natural food companies. Located at Hall B, the Indonesian pavilion presented savory natural treats and organic products…
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Indonesia's Finest Products
Apparel Many artisanal and mass-manufactured apparel and accessories are produced on Indonesian soil. Apparel accounts for over 4,5 billion USD or over 22% of Indonesian exports to the US, making it the #1 export product. Indonesia is the third largest exporter of US knitted apparel and clothing, and the fourth largest exporter of woven apparel and clothing. Rubber Indonesia…
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International Day Mayfield Junior School
Various variants of Indonesian ice cream flavor are displayed at International Day event at Mayfield Junior School on Friday, January 26, 2018 in Pasadena - California, USA. The Indonesian booth showcased various Indonesian cultural diversity such as angklung, wayang golek, traditional Indonesian masks as well as Smooze tropical fruit-flavored ice cream. Smooze is an ice cream product that can be stored…
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Unionwell's Vintage Streetwear at the Agenda Show
Long Beach, Januari 5, 2018 – ITPC Los Angeles and Unionwell started off the year showcasing a variety of vintage streetwear at Agenda Show, a curated fashion streetwear exhibition at January 4-5, 2018, Long Beach, CA. Unionwell was positioned in “The Woods” neighborhood, focused on craftsmanship and emerging trends. Unionwell is a vintage streetwear brand with classic Indonesian-style accents.…
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Business-Matching at the Winter Fancy Food Show 2018
Various Indonesian food products were showcased at the Winter Fancy Food Show exhibition on 21-23 January 2018 at Moscone Center, San Francisco. At the show, ITPC LA, the Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia San Francisco, and exhibitors of various Indonesian products meet with Executive VP Khong Guan USA Corp, the largest distributor of Asian products in the US mainstream market and with…
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Aiming at the Potential of US Musical Instrument Market, ITPC LA Supports Indonesian Brands at The NAMM Show 2018
Anaheim, 28 January 2018 - ITPC Los Angeles took advantage of the momentum of increasing import of Indonesian musical instruments by the United States by presenting several Indonesian brands at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show 2018 which took place on 25-28 January 2018, at Anaheim Convention Center, California. The Indonesian Pavilion presents Stephallen Guitars, iVee Guitars, and Sugar Amp. The…
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Promoting Artisanal Products in the USA, ITPC LA Intensifies Promotion and Aim at E-Commerce Platforms as well as Department Stores
Seattle, 17 December 2017 – In response to the growing trend of artisanal products in the United States, the Indonesia Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) is increasingly promoting Indonesian artisanal products through various opportunities. On 16-17 December 2017, ITPC Los Angeles supported Everina to participate on Renegade Craft Fair at Hangar 30 Magnuson Park, Seattle. Everina is a fashion brand that…
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Business-Matching for NUSA Project
NUSA Project Business-Matching More than 75 fashion and home décor business entrepreneurs came to hear about the opportunity to penetrate U.S. market through NUSA Los Angeles project Monday, December 11, 2017. The NUSA presentation and business-matching took place in Showroom Indonesia Design Development Center (IDDC), Indonesian Trade Ministry Building. The NUSA project is a result of a collaboration between ITPC LA,…
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Winter Fancy Food Show 2018
We are at the Winter Fancy Food Show 2018, bringing a selection of Indonesian flavors. Come visit us at Booth 4345, South Hall, Moscone Center, San Francisco. January 21 - 22, 2018: 10 AM - 5 PM. January 23, 2018: 10 AM - 4 PM. See you there!
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Flavors of Indonesia with Chef William Wongso
Are you a curious soul yearning to learn more about Indonesian cuisines? Experience the wonders of Indonesian fine dining. We're bringing the “most celebrated Indonesian Chef” to prepare your dinner and share the wonderful “Flavors of Indonesia.” Make your reservation soon! Tickets are sold-out February 9 and 13, available February 10-12, 2018, 6:30 PM, Blu Jam Cafe. Get seats at: www.popupdinnerla.com
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Curious about Natural Dyes? This Batik Tote Bag Workshop Presents it in an Interactive Demo
Los Angeles, October 7, 2017 - Art lovers from all over Los Angeles attend a natural Batik Tote Bag workshop at the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival 2017 held by Chinatown LA on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Supported by the Indonesia Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) Los Angeles, this workshop is hosted by Agung Wimbo and uses products and dyes that are not…
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Enthusiastic Angelenos Enjoyed Indonesian Tea Blends at Explore Indonesia 2017 Festival
Santa Monica, October 7, 2017 – More than 2,000 cups of Indonesian tea were raided by Explore Indonesia Festival 2017 visitors at 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, California on October 7, 2017. On the especially hot day, visitors enjoyed the assortment of Organic Spiced Black Tea Latte, Organic Lemongrass Jasmine Tea, and the Organic Lemongrass Ginger Tea, garnished with lemon,…
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Indonesian Ikat Performs in an Ultra-Modern Fashion in an Ikat Workshop
Los Angeles, 6 October 2017 – Indonesia's ikat fabric - a mirror of decades of local wisdom - is shown in an ultra-modern style in a workshop at the Alexandria Ballroom, October 6, 2017. The workshop uses the same venue as Los Angeles Fashion Week (LAFW) 2017, and took place as Indonesia is highlighted as a feature country in LAFW 2017. The…
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Tea Workshop: Indonesian Tea Tradition Merges with Modern Tea Drinking Culture
Los Angeles, 6 October 2017 – The tea tradition deeply integral to Indonesia was presented in a creative tea workshop on Friday morning, October 6, 2017, at Chado Tea Room, Downtown Los Angeles. After stories about the Indonesian tea history and tradition by Melanie Halim, the workshop is followed by a live demo of making ginger tea latte by certified…
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Ikat Weaving: A Textile Technique and Culture of the Indonesian People
Ikat proactively brightens up lives, homes, and businesses all over the world for many centuries now.The term ikat comes from the Indonesian verb ‘mengikat’, which means to bind or to tie off. This refers to the tie-dyeing method used to give textiles their unique vibrancy of design and color. Ikat has now come to refer to the textiles themselves as…
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The Origin of Indonesia’s Full-Bodied Teas Through Continents and Centuries: A Story of Indonesia’s Tea
Indonesia, then the Dutch East Indies, started flourishing as a tea-growing land when the Dutch planted India’s Assam teas in Java in the 1800s. The Dutch dominated the tea trade in Europe in the early 1600’s. After Indonesia became part of Portuguese’s secret sea route, where merchants could sail around Africa instead of through India to get to Molucca…
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Orange County Asian Business Expo 2017
Director Antonius Budiman spoke on the strong presence of Asian businesses and its contribution to the US economy on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in the Orange County Asian Business Expo 2017. Asian businesses, Mr. Budiman said, propels both the US and Asian economies. A constant flow of business actors inquired about trading with Indonesia through the Indonesia pavillion presented by ITPC and…
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Director Antonius Budiman in "ASEAN Celebrating 50 years of Economic Progress"
ITPC Los Angeles Director Antonius Budiman spoke at the ASEAN Business Forum "ASEAN Celebrating 50 years of Economic Progress" on Thursday, 7th of September, 2017. 300 ASEAN business leaders attended the forum, which was also a commemoration of the 50th year of the formation of ASEAN. Mr. Budiman spoke about ASEAN being the new economic powerhouse, future opportunities and prospects of ASEAN,…
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What can Indonesia do for your business?
Monday, September 18, 2017. Photo by Endi Wirawan. LATimes.com - For travelers attending the 32nd annual Trade Expo Indonesia, the intriguing island nation offers a diverse array of activities, culture, food and fun. Indonesia by the numbers Located between the Pacific and Indian oceans with convenient access to Asia, Australia and points beyond, Indonesia is home to approximately 17,500 islands and 262 million people,…
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Could Indonesia be your next business move?
Monday, September 11, 2017 LATimes.com - A thriving economy, a healthy labor market and abundant natural resources are positioning Indonesia as a global market leader for new trade, tourism and investment opportunities. The upcoming Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI), Oct. 11 to 15 in BSD City, Jakarta, gives forward-thinking importers, buyers and traders a valuable opportunity to learn more about growing their businesses…
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Partner with Indonesia through the 32nd Trade Expo Indonesia!
Partner with Indonesia through the 32nd Trade Expo Indonesia! WHAT: Indonesia’s largest B2B trade event, showcasing the nation’s export products through a strong participation from both the public and private sector. WHEN: October 11 – 15, 2017. WHERE: Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD City, Banten, Indonesia. WHY: Indonesia is a reliable supply partner with quality products and competitive prices. TEI…
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How to wear Ikat on your first coffee date.
1. Add a modern edge to the intricacy of your Ikat by wearing monochromatic colors, putting Ikat as a statement piece. All-black is a good idea if you’re worried of getting the jitters and spilling food all over your chic outfit. Wear all-white and you’re sure to stand out in any rustic little coffee shop. 2. If you’re not familiar…
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Weekend? Here are some ideas for you and your weekend Canvas Tote!
1. Call a long-lost friend for brunch at a farmer’s market; bring your Tulisan Tote for a pop of summer color to your outfit and for impromptu strawberry-shopping. 2. Go independent bookstore-hopping. As you carry your chic tote, prove to the world that bookstores aren’t just for nerds and book snobs. When you’ve picked 2 Neil Gaimans and 3 random travel…
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