 at the Bundaran HI Jakarta, celebrating the 5th year of Poland Festival that features culture, business and innovation in Indonesia. As Poland's largest culture and trade festival in ASEAN, it strengthens ties between Poland and Indonesia through dynamic programs in the FMCG, technology, education, and industry sectors.){kind=link}
Last Sunday, Jakarta’s Car Free Day was vibrant and full of enthusiasm with the Poland Indonesia Friendship Walk, held by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) at the Bundaran HI Jakarta, celebrating the 5th year of Poland Festival that features culture, business and innovation in Indonesia. As Poland’s largest culture and trade festival in ASEAN, it strengthens ties between Poland and Indonesia through dynamic programs in the FMCG, technology, education, and industry sectors.
In its 5th year, the Poland Festival has attracted over 500,000 participants, making it one of the largest initiatives from a European Union country in Indonesia. The festival is a diplomacy fostering mutual partnership and collaboration.
In the opening, a speech by Jacek Kolomyjec, Head of PAIH in Jakarta explained the aim as a platform for strengthening bilateral relations. “The Festival reflects a strong commitment between Poland and Indonesia in strengthening relations through culture and economy,” he said. “We are very excited to see how this platform will develop and empower both countries to grow and support each other significantly.”
“This Friendship Walk is a symbol of solidarity and relationship between Poland and Indonesia,” commented Mattia Mulec, Polish Ambassador to Indonesia. “Building friendship among countries is very important. Poland is ready to collaborate on initiatives that deliver mutual benefits, especially as we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations and take over the presidency of the European Union in 2025,” he added.
Cezary Filipek, PAIH Jakarta Manager, added this event was not just a promotional event for Poland but also strengthened cultural and economic collaboration. “In Poland, we believe in building a business, we have to make friends first, the philosophy reflects on both Friendship Walk and Poland Festival,” he said.
Poland Festival consists of a series of events and initiatives in Jakarta, Bali, and Surabaya, as follows:
- Polish Education Roadshow – in collaboration with Koding Next, a roadshow introducing Indonesian students to educational opportunities in Poland.
- IGDX Gaming Expo & Conference – PAIH signed bilateral deals with the Indonesian Game Association (AGI) to advance the development of the gaming industry.
- Business Matching and FMCG Promotions – Polish brands offer exclusive partnerships and networking with Indonesian businesses.
- Friendship Walk on Car Free Day – a community event that symbolizes the friendship between Poland and Indonesia
Polish Pavilions and Promotional Stands in Surabaya, Bali and Jakarta throughout month of November 2024
For more details on the Poland Festival, please follow @polandfestival or email [email protected]
