MAKASSAR, RAKYATSULSEL – The Chairperson of the Regional National Crafts Council (Dekranasda) of Makassar, Indira Yusuf Ismail firmly supports the Kriyanusa Exhibition as a strategic step to promote the development of craft SMEs.

Held from September 13-17, 2023, at the Jakarta Convention Center, this exhibition has become a highlight every year as a premier event showcasing Indonesia's rich crafts.

At this event, the Makassar City Government, together with Dekranasda Makassar, participated by setting up a booth displaying various handcrafted products made by local artisans from Makassar.

Indira Yusuf Ismail hopes this booth will attract the attention of entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers looking for high-quality products with a unique local touch from the City of Anging Mammiri.

Furthermore, she also hopes that the Kriyanusa Exhibition will serve as a platform to promote Indonesian crafts, particularly those from Makassar, to international markets.

Indira stated that this aligns with Dekranasda's vision to establish local crafts as globally recognized products.

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“We hope this event will provide opportunities for our SMEs to expand their business networks and gain valuable insights into product development and marketing strategies,” she explained on Wednesday (September 13, 2023).

“Hopefully, the Kriyanusa Exhibition this year will be a successful milestone in the long journey of preserving and developing Indonesian crafts,” Indira added.

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With the theme “Superior Crafts, Advanced Indonesia,” this exhibition invites craftsmen and craft entrepreneurs from all over the country, creating an important bridge between artisans and consumers.

Indira emphasized that the Kriyanusa Exhibition is a concrete manifestation of Dekranas' commitment to preserving and developing Indonesian crafts while supporting economic growth and market expansion.

“Kriyanusa is not just an ordinary exhibition. It is a stage for our talented artisans to showcase their expertise to the world. More than that, this event is a strategic move to drive economic growth through the craft sector,” Indira concluded. (Shasa/A)