South African Ambassador to Indonesia, Noel N. Lehoko, impressed with former South African President, Nelson Mandela, who always wears batik shirts made in Indonesia. Mandela began like batik when she was given a souvenir after visiting the homeland.
According Lehoko, batik is known South African citizens as indigenous Indonesian culture internationally recognized by the United Nations, UNESCO. Mandela wore batik for all situations, including during a visit to neighboring countries. Imposed after Mandela, Lehoko said, batik became popular, as people flocked to join the South African wear. There used batik shirt referred to as Madiba Mandela or Madiba Shirt.
Batik then also inspire some local South African designers who create new batik motifs. Lehoko call was so termahsyurnya Indonesian batik, a South African business delegation that visited the country was willing to spend his time hunting day for batik as souvenirs.
Besides batik, Indonesia is also known as a producer of instant noodle products, bags, shoes and a variety of products made from leather. "Indonesia is slowly becoming known as a country that has a strong presence in the South African economy," said Lehoko.
According Lehoko, with Indonesia in the South African known, should be used as an entry point for entrepreneurs to embrace the country's market share in the African continent. It is also revealed Director for Africa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lasro Simbolon, who participated as a speaker in the dialogue. According Lasro, with already likes batik made in Indonesia by South African citizens, then entrepreneurs and designers should be more pro-active with optimizing existing opportunities.
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