Finnish-Estonian delegation amazed by the natural beauty of Loksado

Kandangan, S Kalimantan (ANTARA) - Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Finland and Estonia Wiwiek Setyawati Firman said that as Indonesian she stated the natural potential of Loksado in South Hulu Sungai (HSS), is extraordinary, and is a potential wealth that must be maintained and developed.


"Representing the Finnish-Estonian group, we were amazed at the beauty and charm of Loksado's nature. This is the best destination of the tourist areas we have visited," she said in an interview at the sideline of a cultural performance during the reception of the group by HSS Deputy Regent Syamsuri Arsyad, Friday 'at (3/15).

Finnish and Estonian people are famous as honest people, she said. They will say what they thought and felt and that is characteristic of them who are known for honesty and telling the truth.

Deputy Regent Syamsuri Arsyad said the visit of Finnish and Estonian people would help in tourism promotion of the HSS Regency.

"We express our gratitude to the South Kalimantan Provincial Government, especially to the Indonesian Ambassador to Finland-Estonia for bringing the delegation to the advancement of our tourism. The HSS government is very welcoming. This is certainly the forerunner of our tourism development," he said.

The group led by the Indonesian Ambassador consisted of media crews, tourism operators and associations in Finland and Estonia, including Pauliina Hulkko from Tampere University Finland, Thea Karin from Estonian Raadio Kuku, Revo Raudjarv and Joosep Kink from Tallinn TV Estonia.