French First Lady Enjoys Visit to Borobudur Temple
French First Lady Brigitte Macron visited Borobudur Temple during a state visit to Indonesia, Thursday (29/5/2025). The visit under the Spouse program to one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites is an effort to strengthen cultural and tourism ties between Indonesia and France.
French First Lady Brigitte Macron arrives at the Borobudur TWC Unit Office before going up to Borobudur Temple ahead of the arrival of the French President. The French First Lady's entourage was welcomed by President Prabowo Subianto's son Didit Hediprasetyo and the Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia Widiyanti Putri Wardhana.
Here, Brigitte Macron toured cultural heritage sites and climbed Borobudur Temple. The visit underlined the importance of cultural diplomacy and tourism as key pillars in strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and France.
The visit to Borobudur Temple underlines France's appreciation of Indonesia's internationally recognized cultural heritage. Built in the 8th century by the Syailendra Dynasty, Borobudur Temple is an architectural and spiritual masterpiece that blends art, history and tradition in glorious harmony.
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana expressed her pride in accompanying First Lady Brigitte Macron on this visit. She emphasized that this activity is not only to promote Indonesian tourist destinations, but also to strengthen relations between countries that respect each other's cultural diversity.
"I am very honored to be able to accompany First Lady Brigitte Macron in this event. This is an extraordinary opportunity to show the world the beauty and richness of Indonesian culture. Through this event, we are not only promoting tourist destinations, but also strengthening relations between countries that respect each other's diversity and culture," said Minister Widiyanti.
The visit of President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron to Borobudur Temple is a strong symbol of cultural and tourism diplomacy as a pillar of Indonesia-France strategic cooperation. Through the Spouse program, the signing of the Joint Vision 2050, and various collaborative initiatives, both countries are committed to developing the tourism and culture sectors as a sustainable global geopolitical and economic force.
This cultural diplomacy not only strengthens bilateral relations, but also strengthens Indonesia's position as a leading tourist destination rich in cultural heritage and natural beauty.
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