Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy ( Menparekraf ) Mari Elka Pangestu formally opened the exhibition of photographs from the Indonesia Underwater Photography Contest World Level or Indonesia the World Underwater Photo Contest ( IWUPC ) which lasted for four days on 9 to 12 January 2014 in the Moulin Rounge Hall , Grand Indonesia , Jakarta .
In the event announced 27 photos at once set out as winners in the various categories: Best of Show , Basic Compact , Compact Plus Wide , Compact Plus Macro , Wide DSLR , DSLR Macro , and ten Junior Category .
"The work of photography as a creative economic products are very effective for promoting tourism attractions among the best diving Indonesia to the world and showcase our tourism excellence . Was one of our goals this contest title , " said Menparekraf Let the contest winner announcement event IWUPC Thursday .
Let's say through photography contest IWUPC expected dive sites scattered throughout the Indonesian archipelago known international community and attract tourists to come , the impact on improving the welfare of local people .
This is because , said the minister who is also a hobby of diving , Indonesia is a paradise for divers because it has a rich sea is so beautiful .
IWUPC photography contest which was the first organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism is an international contest which has a worldwide reputation . Therefore, the government poured huge prizes with a total of 200 thousand U.S. dollars .
" IWUPC a race that wants to elevate the beauty of the underwater world from Indonesia to the paper and the preview screen , and we are very optimistic that this will be able to move throughout the Indonesian diving tourism stakeholders to work together to make Indonesia as the " Divers Heaven One Nation 2020 " , " said Director General of Tourism Development Destibasi Firmansayah Rahim .
The photography contest was held for 11 months from January to December 2013, with the location of the photo that is widest across the waters and underwater Indonesia and involves seven internationally renowned jury that Alex Mustard ( UK ) , Stephen Wong ( Hong Kong ) , Matt Weiss ( USA ) , Burt Jones ( USA ) , David Espinosa ( USA ) , Yoshi Hirata ( Japan ) , and Keri Wilk ( Canada ) .
Recorded until December 2013 , was attended by 403 participants of the contest with the photo number 2625 . The jury then filter and get as many as 186 photos as a nominations and final set , as many as 27 photos designated as winners in the various categories of participants consisted of 18 international and 9 Indonesian participants .
From the title of this contest also contributed dive travelers from various countries .
In addition , as many as 178 Dive operators also participate in this photo contest participants are accompanied with a local dive guide . Participants must include verification of Dive Operators where they do the dives as evidence that the images were taken in the territorial waters of Indonesia .
" So far we do not have the data Dive Operators . Dive Operators Now there are 178 existing in our database . They already meet the standards in all respects . Dive Operators is critical to the success of responsible diving attraction and adequate , " said Mari .
" With its registered them , then we have access to mapping diving spots can be more complete and can be done not only the development but also the marketing and conservation measures , " added Mari .
From the results of this contest , will evaluate once Kemenparekraf dive sites as well as data mapping Dive Operators and the number of tourists who visited Indonesia with first motivation for diving . From these evaluations , the development will be designed and conservation measures .
" So that Indonesia not only a paradise for diving but have imternasional standard in diving , " she said .
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Defeat of Palestine, Indonesia Start Confront Iran Focus
pict:http://www.pssi-football.com (Pre World Cup 2014)Although capable of winning with a score is final, coach Wim Rijsbergen still have a lot of special note about the lack of players. He did not seem satisfied with the performance of foster children. Throughout the game, Wim looks continued to make appearances related records of the players on the field.
"In the first half of the players are not a lot of concentration and do a lot of feedback from the rear. There lies the fault. If the players can minimize errors and the corresponding instructions, ensured the game would be great," said Wim
One other thing that was highlighted Wim Indonesia is too often the players playing as individuals. Plus they sometimes getting ahead รข € "the gun in releasing the bait and finish opportunities.
In spite of these shortcomings, Wim still see this victory as an injection of motivation before facing Iran in the first match of Group E Round III Pre World Cup in 2014, 2 September.
"Iran has a strong player, but we are not afraid. What we are prepared to deal with Iran is mental preparation. We have a test match with Jordan, so we could still see the development of the game," says Wim.
Meanwhile, Palestinian coach, Abdalnasser Barakat recognize the benefits of the Indonesian national team. Although, he had also complained of hard games shown by Indonesia. Furthermore, Barakat asked Word Utina cs to not quickly complacent. Because the opponent Indonesia in Second Round Pre 2014 World Cup Asian zone is much heavier than the Palestinians.
"Against Iran is a very serious match. Therefore, Indonesia must bend over backwards to get the best results," please Barakat.
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