The annual event, held by the Women’sInternational Club (WIC) in Jakarta, accommodates nearly 60 booths fromembassies in Indonesia. More than 200 local businesses introduced theirgarments-textiles, handicrafts and food at the event.
In her opening remarks, Indonesian PresidentJoko Widodo’s wife Hj. Iriana Joko Widodosaid that the fair offers an opportunity for women from participating countriesto explore different cultural identities.
She also lauded the significance of theevent as part of the proceeds will go to a charity fund run by the WIC tosupport poor and disabled children, and other disadvantaged people.
The WIC was formed 66 years ago withIndonesia, India, the UK and the US as the first members. It brings togetherall countries with embassies in Indonesia.-VNA