President Yoon and First Lady Wear Indonesian Traditional Attire for ASEAN Gala Dinner and Engage in Summit Exchanges

Indonesia Provides Traditional 'Batik' Attire to President Yoon and Spouse
Conversation with Brunei Prince and Others... Emphasizing ASEAN Exchange Commitment

President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife, First Lady Kim Keon-hee, attended a gala dinner hosted by Indonesia, the chair country of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), on the second day of their visit to Indonesia on the 6th (local time), where they interacted with leaders from various countries, spokesperson Lee Do-woon said in a written briefing on the 7th.

The gala dinner took place for two hours at Hutan Kota by Gelora Bung Karno, an urban park in the capital city, Jakarta.

President Yoon and First Lady Kim wore traditional batik costumes provided by the Indonesian side and entered the banquet hall accompanied by Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his wife.

The dinner was attended by leaders of nine ASEAN member countries excluding Myanmar, leaders of ASEAN dialogue partners and invited countries including South Korea, and heads of international organizations.

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In his dinner speech, President Joko Widodo said, "Today has been a busy day with six ASEAN-related summits held, but I hope that at the dinner, the leaders of each country can enjoy a comfortable atmosphere."

The Yoon couple conversed with the Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives and the Brunei prince, who were seated at the same table, emphasizing their commitment to exchange and communication with ASEAN.

Attendees watched performances featuring traditional dances and music from ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste, as well as popular pop songs, fostering harmony among the nations. In particular, the Indonesian side harmoniously showcased a modern stage using technologies such as laser lighting and media art, reflecting the theme of this summit, "ASEAN: The Epicentrum of Growth," the spokesperson explained.

Meanwhile, the dinner featured ingredients sourced from various regions of Indonesia. Due to Indonesia's predominantly Muslim population, alcoholic beverages were not served.

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