On September 3, in Sofia Hotel Balkan, His Excellency Mr Bunyan Saptomo, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Indonesia in Bulgaria, hosted a reception on the occasion of the national holiday.

On August 17, 1945 the independence of Indonesia was declared and a republic based on the principles of "pancasila" philosophy was established.
A lot of guests and friends of Indonesia attended the reception. They enjoyed the wonderful performance of Indonesian dances  and an Indonesian fashion show, which combined modern elements with traditional motifs. His Excellency Bunyan Saptomo announced that the reception not onlycelebrates the 70 years of independence of Indonesia, but is also a way to say "Goodbye" to Bulgaria, due to the end of his mandate.

Photos: "Diplomatic spectrum" magazine