TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA – The National Crafts Council (Dekranas) is once again holding the Kriyanusa 2023 Exhibition with the theme \"Excellent Crafts, Advanced Indonesia,\" taking place from September 13 to September 17, 2023, at the Jakarta Convention Center.

This event aims to promote excellent crafts as one of Indonesia’s most valuable assets in facing global market challenges.

"The government, artisans, academics, communities, media, and all craft enthusiasts must continue working together to develop excellent crafts as an invaluable economic and cultural resource,” said the Secretary-General of Dekranas and Director-General of Small, Medium, and Various Industries at the Ministry of Industry, Reni Yanita, on Wednesday (13/9/2023).

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Reni stated that this event is also an opportunity for investment to support artisans and craft industry players to grow and compete globally. Moreover, Kriyanusa is a highly anticipated craft exhibition not only for Indonesians but also for international audiences, as it showcases top regional craft products created by skilled and competitive MSME entrepreneurs.

The Chairperson of the Kriyanusa 2023 Exhibition Committee, Sri Suparni Bahlil, stated that the organization of Kriyanusa 2023 is a tangible effort by Dekranas to develop the capacity of craft entrepreneurs. The goal is to encourage the creation and development of local craft products while preserving the cultural heritage of all regions in Indonesia.

"This exhibition serves as a platform to support the marketing of products fostered by Dekranas and to provide space for the Nusantara craft industry to continue striving for creativity and innovation in order to enhance their business performance and showcase their best products,” she explained.

In an era increasingly dominated by advanced technology and economic progress, Indonesia finds its appeal and strength in an invaluable asset—craft products. As part of an effort to promote cultural heritage and drive economic innovation, Dekranas has positioned excellent crafts as a key pillar in Indonesia’s journey towards national advancement.

Excellent crafts, which include traditional Indonesian handicrafts and art, have become increasingly important in shaping national identity and play a crucial role in supporting the country’s creative economy.

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This year, the Kriyanusa Exhibition highlights Betawi culture. "This opportunity is a collective effort to introduce and promote the richness of Betawi culture to the younger generation and the broader public,” said Sri Suparni Bahlil. "It is also a chance to raise awareness about the importance of preserving Indonesia’s cultural heritage,” she added.

This article was originally published on Tribunnews.com under the title 'Encouraging Investment in the MSME Sector, Dekranas Holds Kriyanusa 2023 Exhibition,' https://www.tribunnews.com/bisnis/2023/09/13/dorong-masuknya-investasi-di-sektor-ikm-dekranas-gelar-pameran-kriyanusa-2023.

Author: Sanusi

Editor: Hendra Gunawan