Highlights of the 1st Day of G20 Summit 2022 in Bali

The 1st day of G20 Summit was successfully held in Apurva Kempinski Hotel, Nusa Dua - Bali on 15 November 2022. President Jokowi welcomed the first delegation, which was leaders of international institutions or organizations and heads of non-G20 states delegates. After greeting all the delegates and guests, President Jokowi then posed for a photo in front of the backdrop installation, which was dominated by red and blue colors with the G20 symbol in the middle.

Source : President Joko Widodo (right) welcomes Prime Minister of India Narendra Damodardas Modi at the venue of the G20 Summit, in Nusa Dua, Bali, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. G20 Indonesia Media Center/Sigid Kurniawan/nym/fi/22.

"The installation is a picture of three flames, symbolizing the three topics that the Indonesian government is promoting for this event," said Visual Creative Consultant for the G20 Summit (KTT) Elwin Mok, to the G20 Communications and Media Team, in Nusa Dua, Bali, Tuesday ( 15/11/2022).

As the leader of the country host of the presidency, President Joko Widodo has the right to determine the main issues of the G20 Summit to be discussed at the conference. The three main topics which were then discussed on the 1st day of G20 Summit 2022 are the strengthening of global health architecture, digital transformation, and energy transition.

Social Lunch by The Beach

The event was then continued with a Social Lunch attended by the leaders of the G20 countries and other invited guests. The activity was held at the Bamboo Dome, Ocean Front Lawn, Apurva Kempinski Hotel, Nusa Dua - Bali in the afternoon right after the discussion.

Source: Bamboo Dome. The venue of the G20 Summit 2022 in Nusa Dua, Bali.

Situated on the beachfront, the Bamboo Dome, which is an art installment prepared exclusively to welcome G20 delegates and guests in the Social Lunch event, can be seen from the hotel lobby platform where the same G20 Summit took place. In the 800 square meter dining room, 43 seats are provided with a large circular table layout so that leaders and delegates can enjoy Indonesian cuisine together.

Bamboo holds a deep philosophy. It is easy to be curved because of its flexible, elastic, and adaptive nature. Furthermore, bamboo buildings are also known to be the most durable against earthquake shocks. The design of the Bamboo Dome is also derived from the philosophy of Balinese life and the symbol of the G20, which has the form of a summit.

Indonesia, as the host, served traditional menus including various vegetarian-friendly cuisines. For non-vegetarians, the appetizer menu was served with Bangka shrimp lettuce, rujak spiced squid, and sate pusut (traditional beef skewers) from Mandalika.

Source: Indonesia President Joko Widodo welcomed the delegates of G20 Summit 2022 to the Social Lunch in Nusa Dua, Bali (15 November 2022). Foto: Youtube Screen Capture from BPMI Presidential Secretary 

For the main menu, there were grilled barramundi fish with Balinese spices, terik (traditional curry from Central Java) wagyu sirloin, and urap (salad dish of steamed vegetables mixed with grated coconut) purple rice. The main dish was accompanied by emping (chips from Melinjo nuts) and prawn crackers from Yogyakarta, while the desserts consisted of jackfruit pudding and young coconut smothered in palm sugar.

For vegetarians, the appetizer menu consisted of Bangka tofu lettuce, pumpkin flowers with salad dressing, and Mandalika jackfruit satay, while the main menu consisted of roasted Balinese pumpkin, terik braised tempeh, and urap purple rice as well as crispy chips from Yogyakarta.

Spouse Program

Prepared to welcome the spouses of G20 delegates and guests, the Spouse Program was held at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, Wednesday (11/15/2022). This program brought the theme of “The Journey: Indonesian Sustainable Living Culture” and aimed to strengthen communication and socialization between participants and spouses.

Source: Indonesian First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo presents Indonesian culture to the couples of G20 Summit 2022 delegates in Nusa Dua, Bali, Tuesday (15 November 2022). Media Center G20 Indonesia/Zabur Karuru/nym/hd/22.

The Spouse Program is packed with the atmospheres of Panca Indra Loka (Venues of Five Senses) - Exotic, Inspirational, Festive, Elegant, Experience in order to bring “The First Time, Once In a Lifetime, and Unforgettable Experience” so that spouses of the G20 delegates and guests could directly experience the richness of Indonesian culture, including culinary.

Source: Indonesia introduces the Archipelago Food Culture through Food Theater “Kisah Gulu & Friends.” Indonesian cuisine presentation  “Archipelago on a tray,” as well as food garden decoration in G20 Summit 2022 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Tuesday (15 November 2022). Media Center G20 Indonesia/Zabur Karuru/nym/hd/22. 

The culinary delicacies were served in a gastronomic format and presented in the form of a Food Theater. Two culinary stories were being served in this Food Theater, namely Kisah Gulu & Friends and Archipelago on A Tray. In this event, Indonesia’s First Lady, Iriana Joko Widodo, greeted the spouses with cultural performances, unique creative economy products, and crafting experiences.

Welcoming Dinner Ceremony at Garuda Wisnu Kencana

At night, all the G20 delegates and guests were invited to attend the Welcoming Dinner ceremony at Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park. They were greeted by President Jokowi & First Lady Iriana in Balinese traditional attire.

Source: Indonesian President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo in welcoming the delegates of G20 Summit 2022 to Ceremonial Dinner in Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Bali, Tuesday (15 November 2022). Photo: Presidential Secretary Press Bureau 

“I hope that the food is not too spicy,” President Jokowi warmly stated in his welcoming speech.

As the host of this G20 Summit 2022, Indonesia served traditional cuisines exclusively prepared by the culinary legend William Wongso. There were also a lot of theatrical performances including light shows, animations, music, dances, and fireworks, which lit up the sky of GWK Cultural Park and made the evening even more lively.

The G20 Summit will then be continued in the next day on Wednesday, 16 November 2022 with more sessions including a visit to the mangrove forest at Taman Hutan Raya (Tahura) and will be concluded with the Leader's Declaration. Until then, keep updated with the latest G20-related posts on our website. G20 Summit 2022: Recover Together, Recover Stronger.