Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto introduced the richness and diversity of Indonesian culture to the delegates of the third G20 Sherpa meeting. This meeting will take place on 27-29 September 2022 in Yogyakarta. After holding a plenary meeting on the first day of Tuesday 27 September 2022, the G20 Sherpas, delegates and invited guests were invited to the Vishnu Court at Prambanan Temple to attend the Gala Dinner. The G20 Sherpas and delegates were amazed by the appearance of the 3 main temples on the main page of Prambanan Temple, namely the Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva Temples, which was carried out by Mapping Projection, namely lighting with a projector filled with digital video content display containing the G20 theme and the natural beauty of the archipelago. The guests were then treated to a variety of traditional Indonesian dishes accompanied by Javanese gamelan music, as well as the performance of the ronggeng dance. Furthermore, entertainment is also presented with puppet shows and contemporary dances about the story of Rama and Shinta. The entertainment was continued with gamelan and dalang performances with the theme “Land of Diversity” as well as singer Lyodra who performed several songs, all of which were able to make a deep impression on the Sherpas and invitees. Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto who gave a virtual speech said that the theme of the Gala Dinner was "Overflowing with The Spiritual Meaning", which was represented by the three largest temples side by side and symbolizing the Trimurti who maintains balance.
In addition, Coordinating Minister Airlangga also introduced that the Prambanan Temple, which is now being seen by the Sherpas and Delegates, was not built in a short time, but is the result of efforts made for a long time, and is supported by many parties, which can be the inspiration for the theme. G20 “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”. Just as Prambanan has experienced a crisis due to natural disasters, the world is also experiencing a crisis that can endanger the global community. “There are many challenges that we still haven't overcome. It may take years, but we must not delay our efforts to rebuild the world for the better. The foundation that we are building together today is for the benefit of future generations," said Coordinating Minister Airlangga. Coordinating Minister Airlangga also added that all G20 member countries must work together to build a harmonious world. Because, only by working together and complementing differences and unique backgrounds can the world heal together and be stronger. “I urge you, esteemed G20 Sherpas, to build the resilience and unity of the G20 for a prosperous and harmonious world. The world relies on all of us to bring useful results, which will be the highlight and main concern at the upcoming G20 Summit," concluded Coordinating Minister Airlangga.
