Jakarta, Gi-media.com, 
-22 Oktober 2026
Behind the world-renowned natural beauty and cultural richness of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), various social issues still loom. To dissect its potential and challenges, the National Symposium “Pesona Nusa Tenggara Timur” (The Charm of East Nusa Tenggara) was held today, Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 08.00 – 12.00 WIB at the 2nd Floor Auditorium of the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, Jakarta.
The first session of the symposium carries the theme “NTT between Beauty, Potential and the Impact of Social Issues.”
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This event is a cross-sectoral collaboration of women’s and cultural organizations: Sinergi Perempuan Indonesia (SPI), Berkebaya Indonesia, Hotel and Restaurant Association, Satya Agro Indonesia, KOWANI, Multimedia Nusantara University (UMN), and supported by HIDUP TV and various NTT observer communities.
The main speakers are Frans Dadak Demon (Observer, Journalist, Former Director of the Voice of America – VOA) and Yori Antar (Cultural Architect known for his work in preserving NTT architecture).
The discussion will be introduced by dr. Nafsiah Mboi, Sp.A, MPH (Former Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia), with respondents Psychologist Ratih Ibrahim and dr. Ekarini Aryasatiani, Sp.OG, and moderated by Dr. Audra Jovani.
In addition to the symposium, the event is also enlivened by an Exhibition, Fashion Show, and Bazaar of MSMEs featuring NTT Local Wisdom Products, showcasing ikat weaving and creative products from NTT.
NTT is beautiful, but what about the social issues behind it?
National Symposium Session 1:
“NTT between Beauty, Potential and the Impact of Social Issues”.
Together with the representative of the Governor of NTT, Mr. John Oktavianus, Governor of Lemhannas TB Ace Hasan Syadzily, and speakers Frans Dadak Demon & Yori Antar.
There is also an Exhibition & Fashion Show of NTT Fabrics, an Auction of the Frans Seda Family’s Fabric Collection, and MSMEs featuring Local Wisdom. The event is chaired by Mrs. Mathilda Birowo. (Red)
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